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    4.6 (104 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Luke G.

    Not my favorite Indian restaurant in MPLS but I like the cuisine so I might be back. The dishes were hit or miss. Some fantastic, others that you didn't want to finish.

    Paneer Makhani
    Quill G.

    Although I don't have much experience with Indian food, I'm really glad I checked this place out. It's a beautiful space with comfortable seating and tasteful decor. There are also spacious gender neutral bathrooms, which I appreciate! The food is flavorful and comforting. You get quite a bit and the prices are reasonable. Definitely worth a visit if you are looking for good Indian food!

    Tai B.

    Clay Oven seemed to be one of the best reviewed Indian spots in Minneapolis so I decided to give it a try. When I walked in it was pretty packed and the restaurant itself is actually pretty small. I was seated and we placed our orders. We tried the appetizer plate and it was just OK. I have eaten a lot of samosas in my life and these were pretty average. The pakora was also just OK. For the main dishes I ordered a special lamb dish and a beef curry. I asked for the lamb extra spicy and was disappointed with how mild it was. This is something I run into a lot in Minnesota. It feels like they really tone down the spice even when you ask for it spicier, which is unfortunate since I grew up eating this food and it always feels muted when I try the same dishes here. The flavor itself was pretty good though. The pricing is a bit silly in my opinion. A lot of these restaurants give very small portions for how much it costs. I guess that is because there are not many South Asian spots in Minnesota or Minneapolis in general so they can charge higher than what they probably should. They do have unlimited rice which I liked, and I also tried the butter naan which was good, though that is hard to mess up. The beef curry was also decent but again on the smaller side. Would I try this place again, yes for sure. Is it worth all the hype and the reviews, I do not think so. I have been to some fantastic South Asian restaurants in my life and this one feels OK, but due to its location I understand why it gets such high ratings considering the lack of availability and options in Minneapolis.

    Chicken saag. Chicken Mahkani.
    Cameron S.

    Chicken saag is so well done. Service can be a little slow but it is because everything is fresh. Worth the slight wait. Great fresh atmosphere. Best Indian in the downtown Minneapolis area. 1-7 spice levels. Fairly standard spice range.

    Curry Pakora
    Mickensie W.

    This was hands down some of the best Indian food I've ever had! I don't eat Indian food often, but I would go back here in a heartbeat. My sister in law and nephew recommended we all go here before a concert. It was absolutely delicious. Fresh garlic naan, yum! Everyone in our party enjoyed the appetizers and their entrees. I ordered a vegetarian dish, the curry pakora which were veggie fritters simmered in tangy yogurt sauce thickened with chickpea flour and tempered with exotic spices. Amazing, the spice was perfect!!! My husband enjoyed a spicy okra curry dish and we shared some lamb biryani. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. We'll for sure be back to try some other dishes.

    Beef Vindalo and chicken tikka masala
    Judy B.

    Food good but portions are tiny for the price. Lots of rice. Little of entree. We did take out which appears popular based on brown bags behind counter waiting for pickup

    Angel W.

    Food and Service are great. We decided to try this place because they offered Indian street food in their menu that we seldom see it in other Indian restaurant. Some of the dishes We tried: Lamb saag - amazing, would love its creamier but it's my personal preference Dahi Puri - never had this before and didn't expected it's cold dish! Biryani - good! Nothing special nothing bad

    Bob A.

    I came in for dinner on a Saturday night when there was a huge event going on at US Bank Stadium and parking rates were all five times the usual. I say this because my main takeaway from my first visit to Clay Oven is that they seemed very prepared to handle a busy dinner shift. I go to the Guthrie a lot and I'm a little embarrassed that I haven't tried to have dinner here sooner. I'll definitely return, probably next time I'm seen an evening Guthrie performance. This time I ordered Beef Vindaloo. It was nicely prepared & tasted really good, although it doesn't set itself apart from Vindaloo anywhere else. Vindaloo can run spicy to a challenging degree so I asked for a spice level of 3-out-of-7. I wish I'd gone spicier. But this is actually good news for anyone who is a little spice-shy; I think this kitchen is gentle in that area. I also got a kind of bread I haven't hat in an Indian restaurant before, Bhatura, which it turns out is like popover bread or Yorkshire pudding. It was cool, I wouldn't mind getting that again. This is in a clean and inviting urban building, and if it wasn't clear in my first paragraph, the service was outstanding. Quick and professional with an abundance of personnel on the floor. And the prices were very fair, which is another factor making me like the idea of coming here for dinner before another event. It's a large menu, which can be a red flag for some foodies, but I'm convinced I'll have a good time exploring it further.

    Vegi Samosa.
    Mitchellie V.

    Stand by .... .... ..... ...... Stand by .... .... ..... ...... Appetizer. Veggie Samosa - enjoyed the wrap. It was not thick so it did not overpower the potatoes. Lamb Biryani. Marinated Swai Fish dusted w/ Chickpea Flour & Deep Fried... Garlic Naan...

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    Anurag T.

    This place is not good. I am so disappointed by the reviews. Was very excited to try this place out with the high reviews but it is bland and expensive. Overall (C) So I don't mind Americanized Indian food - but this was tasteless. If you have ever had decent Indian food you will be disappointed. Food (C) The garlic naan was burnt on one side and didn't have enough garlicky taste. The keema samosas were decent. The chicken was bland and a small portion. Service (A) This was a bright spot - great service. Very friendly and nice Value (D) $33 bucks out the door for one person - super expensive and a ripoff. Small portion sizes and bad food Advice - if you had never had Indian food in your life you may like this place. But if you have ever had Indian food - skip this place. My recommendation would be to go the other Indian place down the street from them - Spice and Tonic (sp?!?). If this is what passes for excellent Indian food in Minnesota- there is an opportunity to do better. After looking at the reviews I should have believed the negative reviews. Most of the positive reviews were from Elites.

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    Probably the best paneer tikki masala Ive ever had (and Ive had a lot )! It had a lot of yummy veggies.

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    Really great food, really great, prompt service, and the value to cost ratio is absolutely there. Best Indian restaurant downtown.

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    Best Indian food I have ever had. Friendly service and lovely decor. Definitely recommend.

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    The food and service was amazing! Easily a favorite! If you don't eat here you are definitely missing out!

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