Monthly dinner club brought us to Clay Oven. We walked, but I'm assuming it's street/meter parking only. When you walk in you are immediately met with the delicious spice smells. If you weren't hungry before, you will be now. The restaurant is clean, the background music is at a good volume and we were able to get a booth right away. The booths are a bit on the smaller side for four people. Our drink orders included mango lassi, glasses of white wine (heavy pours ), and sparking water. Every glass was emptied. Pairing with our drinks we ordered chicken 65, spice level 3, and Dahi Puri. The chicken 65 was delicious but at a spice level 3 it was the tippy top of my spice level. The Dahi Puri needs to be eaten in one bite. The shell is fragile and is filled with liquid - very good but not what we expected. We each ordered our own entree, but they are big enough to be shared. Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Shahi Korma, Chicken Tikka, and Chicken Makhani. All were ordered at spice level 3, except the Chicken Tikka. These were milder and easier for my Minnesota spice palette to handle. We also ordered multiple orders of regular naan and garlic naan. I appreciate that they served the naan and rice together instead of individual servings. With limited table space the fewer plates the better. We had plenty of leftovers for us all to take home. Overall this was a delicious dinner and I'd highly recommend! read more

Clay Oven - Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Wow-- I was very impressed by the food here ! Always hot and fresh and I have been back multiple times since the first time going ! I would highly recommend the pani puri as well as the chicken shahi korma! So much flavor and a great atmosphere. Staff was great service-- including large pours of wine ! can't go wrong with this place ! 11/10! I will definitely be back! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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One of the better experiences I've had at an Indian restaurant in Minneapolis. Comfortable ambiance, attentive service, and tasty food, nicely presented. Dined here with a couple of colleagues and ordered a variety of appetizers and mains. Standouts for me were the dahi vada and chicken tikka, thought the latter was a bit unusual in that it was a little saucier that I'm used to and came with random bits of vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, etc). A couple things I wouldn't reorder were the lamb rogan josh, which was too creamy for my taste, and the makki ki roti, which was smeared with a little too much ghee. The menu is extensive, and I'd be happy to return to try some of the other items. read more

I got delivery on a Tuesday around 1130. DoorDash brought it within an hour and it was hot and fresh. Food 5/5: wow, the flavor coming from everything I ordered is so well balanced! I got tikka masala, both the lamb and vegetable samosa, and naan. The masala is so flavorful and something I would absolutely get again. Out of the vegetable and lamb samosa, the lamb was my favorite. Try them both without the sauces first! Their flavors are amazing. Service 5/5: was delivered on time and came hot. Overall I loved this place! The flavors are well balanced and so savory! read more

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. read more

Clay Oven - Chicken saag. Chicken Mahkani. - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The food was very fresh. The appetizers and main dishes were sizable. Service - very attentive. Nice "date-night" ambience.

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

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. read more

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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 read more

Clay Oven - Beef Vindalo and chicken tikka masala - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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 read more

Clay Oven - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Amazing food The Chole-Bhatura was the best of the lot Piping hot and so yummy Topped it with a nice Chai, for a very satisfying lunch Prompt and courteous service by the friendly staff read more

Delicious. I loved everything I got here. I tried their malai kofta and of course, some naan. Both were so delicious. The kofta was just the perfect amounts of tangy and spicy. Service was great, we picked up our order and it was hot and ready at our pick up time! I'd definitely come back. read more

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. read more

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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... read more

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

What a fun find. We drove past randomly one morning and thought Indian sounded fun so came back for lunch. We were seated right away and ordered so much because we couldn't decide what we wanted. Both chicken dishes were amazing. The naan was chewy and cooked to perfection. The ground chickpea balls were less than great, but that's more personal preference than anything. The smoothies with the special yogurt were not to be missed! read more

Clay Oven - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

We celebrated a family birthday here, and everything was flawless. The steak was perfectly cooked, and the cocktails were masterfully mixed. We will definitely be back read more

The food was incredibly flavorful, and the presentation was topnotch. The staff was attentive and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Highly recommend the chef's specials read more

Stuck in HCMC this past weekend l was brought received a takeout order from Clay Oven. We had the Palak Paneer and Chicken Tikka plus the appetizer platter. Everything pretty good. I was surprised to find that my favorite item was a a samosa with lamb. I normally am not a big fan of lamb. While the food was not good enough to make it onto my rotation of frequent Indian food spots it was pretty tasty read more

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. read more

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In town for work and was craving Indian. Buddy and I came for dinner tonight. Must say really enjoyed it. Service was great and the food was absolutely on point. So much flavor. Had some papadum with achar (mixed pickle) . So good! Ordered the lamb samosas. Delicate and rich and delicious! For my main I had Lamb Rogan Josh. Now 7 is their hottest level. I ordered 6. I ended up asking for a bowl of fresh chopped hot chilies. I am more of a 10 - 15 spice level kinda guy. lol. Anyway. The Rogan Josh as creamy and so full of flavor. Loved it! Would love to come back for more. read more

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Love this place. Great and super tasty Indian food We got a lot of food, and everything was super delicious. Definitely will come again. The service was great, very courteous, and prompt. Ambiance is not traditionally Indian but it does make it look clean, well lit, modern. Comfortable sitting read more

We came for lunch on a random weekday and it was decent Indian option. No lunch menu so we ordered off the regular menu. Good for a quick meal with friends or date night. 2 curries (Lamb Rogan Josh and Chicken Makhani) and a roti came out to about $20 per person. The curries are individual portions although they do give you a lot of rice. We saw a few tables who brought their own Tupperware for leftovers. The flavors were good and the servers are helpful in recommending things to try out of their expansive menu. I will need to try their dosas in the future. read more

Clay Oven - Chicken Makhani and Lamb Rogan Josh - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We always like to visit one Indian restaurant while traveling to a new place. Clay Oven had good reviews, so we decided to stop by for dinner one night. Food was great -- we went for spice level 3 and it was just right for us. We shared tikka masala, a coconut curry veggie dish, stuffed naan (one of the best I've had!) and mango lassis. Clean restaurant and restroom Quick service Nicely appointed/modern decor Short walk to/from the riverfront Large window views onto the street Very busy on a Thursday evening, which we took as a good sign If you're a fan of Indian food, I recommend you stop by. read more

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Clay oven is a great place for a warm and comforting Indian dish. Their naan with garlic was lovely and seasoned well. I love their chicken makhani sooo much! The tomato sauce is creamy and flavorful and leaves you wanting more when you're done. Our server was friendly and funny. read more

This review is for the Plymouth location One weekday afternoon I found myself doing some errands on Plymouth off of 494 and in a strip mall with Pizza Hut and such I opted to indulge my tastebuds for some Indian cuisine here at the clay oven I took my options home to the far north and was prepared to satisfy my watering mouth with some deliciousness from the sub continent Highly reccomend this if you are craving good quality Indian cuisine read more

Clay Oven - Chicken tikka and jasmine rice I played at home - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Great Indian food! I got the Rogan Josh and it's one of the best I've ever had. Not the biggest servings but great quality which is what I care about. Highly recommend. read more

I am picky about my indian food. I also find the homogonous nature of American indian food boring and not treating the wide range of what indian food could be properly. This menu is extensive. we ordered a lot of things. it was quite good. I would probably have liked it better if I had gotten it spicier but my kiddy was with me so I had to keep it mild. She love love loved the Strawberry Lassi. I would definitely go back to try the food at my prefered spice level. The location looks good and makes you feel comfortable when you walk in. The service was great, I might say they could recomend some foods for kiddo's would be a plus. read more

This quiet, elegant, but affordable restaurant was a serendipitous find--I was walking to the Weavers Guild of Minnesota, located in the Open Book building (also both worth a visit if you're into writing, book arts, or fiber arts), and it was in the building next door. I had the mushroom chicken, which had a tomato-cream sauce, akin to butter chicken, but with cilantro and other spices, and, of course, fresh mushrooms, along with a side of basmati rice far too large for one person. The chicken was a generous portion, too, but I ate it all--it was very tasty, and with a spice level of mild, had just enough zing to make it interesting--safe for people who don't like spicy food. (In retrospect, I should have asked for medium.) I was not surprised when later research revealed I had stumbled onto a restaurant with very high ratings. read more

Clay Oven - Mushroom chicken - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Amazing Indian food! Although their Biriyani is not authentic! Love their veg Manchurian and chicken tandoori! Awesome service! read more

Clay Oven - Chicken tandoor - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This food was amazing I ordered coconut chicken curry and strawberry juice it was so good the it was the best Indian food i had the whole time. The strawberry juice is not a cheap artificial drink it is real straight up juice from the strawberries. The staff was so polite my grandpa dropped a fork on the floor and he was immediately given a whole new set of silverware they were all very kind. The place was super clean and pretty. read more

Clay Oven - Coconut chicken curry and naan - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Food was amazing. Restaurant was clean and simple. Our waiter was attentive and informative. Overall great experience! The vindaloo was our favorite, I got beef, sister got shrimp. Garlic naan was perfect. Lamb samosas were amazing. Mysore dosa was about a foot and a half long! Taste was 6/10. Mango lassi had great flavor; I just wish it was colder! read more

Clay Oven - Rice for Beef Vindaloo - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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My daughter and I were at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts and were looking for a restaurant for lunch. We were pleasantly surprised to find Clay Oven within a short walk from the MCBA. We had a nice booth near the windows facing Washington Avenue which provided a good amount of light. I had the Vegetable Samosa which was deliciously prepared. It was well-seasoned and flavorful. My daughter had the Chicken Curry which she enjoyed. We shared the Garlic Naan Bread. We both thought the bread was okay, but nothing spectacular. We've had better Naan Bread at other Indian restaurants. We will definitely go back to Clay Oven...perhaps to have the same item or try a sampling of other items on the menu. read more

Looking for a fancy Indian restaurant in downtown Minneapolis? Look no further. This place is bomb. So many delicious items on the menu. Tried the Gol Gappe (Indian street food), Chicken Josh, and Lamb Seekh Kebab with naan. Everything was tasty. Service was fast, these guys know what they're doing. read more

Clay Oven - Gol Gappe, Lamb Seekh Kebab, Chicken Josh - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I have been here a few times and each time have been impressed. I don't live too far away. Therefore, I have only done takeout. Ordering online was easy and food is always amazing. Service is good. Parking is all metered street parking, and you may not want to go here when an event is going on at the US Bank Stadium, because parking can become really expensive and difficult to find. read more

I normally don't stray from our favorite Indian joints around town but when we saw that Clay Oven hard opened my partner and I decided to give it a shot and it did not disappoint! With a large menu, we were almost overwhelmed with choice (and we tend to feel very comfortable ordering Indian). We ended up going with some of our usual orders to see how they fared. We started with the lamb samosas which were extremely large but cooked to perfection. The dough on them flaked lightly and provided a nice crunch compared to the softness of the ground lamb, which I wish had a little more flavor. For our mains we ordered the chicken saag and chana masala and the portions were easily large enough for us to have leftovers. I ordered a 3/7 heat level for the chana masala and wish it had been a little spicier but the 5/7 on the saag was a little spicer but not as hot as expected. Next time we will just order higher numbers. The garlic naan was soft, garlic and perfectly warmed. We are so excited to go back and explore the street food on India section to try some dishes that are new to us! I also appreciated that the entire menu was marked with which items were GF/DF/V/VG. read more

Clay Oven - lamb samosa - Indian Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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