We had a wonderful lunch party at Claypit Cuisine of India for CHAI (Cultural Heritage Association of India), and the experience was excellent from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, authentic, and beautifully presented. The service was outstanding--professional, warm, and very accommodating. The team went above and beyond to handle our custom food requests, making sure everything was perfectly arranged for our group. Especial thanks to Sumit. A big thank you to the Claypit team for making our event memorable. Highly recommended for group events, parties, and anyone looking to enjoy great Indian cuisine. Looking forward to visiting again! -- From CHAI (Cultural Heritage Association of India) read more

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Mixed feelings. I was excited to have the buffet again after new management restored it. The service outstanding. A kind waitress did pointed out which items contained gluten and nuts. I was able to enjoy the buffet. :) The food is where I have very mixed feelings. For 22 dollars, it's pricy. 28 USD with a 20% tip. Cheaper than other restaurants that do 20 USD an item. Tandori Chicken - A bit salty. Decent. Rice - Nice and warm. Not overcooked or undercooked. Vegetarian Coconut Curry - Mixed feelings. It's average and feels like its missing something. Maybe sugar? Chicken Tikka Malasa - No complaints! It was very tasty!! Paneer Saag - Tasted great at first but tasted progressively bitter. Was it because I drank water?? Kneer (Rice Pudding) - Tasty, but I wished it was a bit thicker. It was enjoyable!! This was my experience. I'll try again eventually. ;) read more

Claypit Cuisine - Buffet: Vegetarian coconut curry, paneer saag, and chicken tikka masala (didn't scoop up chicken because I already had lots of tandoori). - Indian Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

We ordered take out via their website. While the prices were a little on the high side, the food was worth it. This food was some of the best Indian food my family has ever had! The flavors were impeccable! We will definitely be ordering from here again. read more

I have been coming to Claypit for the last several years, and I have never been disappointed in food quality! My favorites are the mango curry, tomato butter chicken, tikka masala, garlic basil naan, vegetable samosas, and their mango shake. I am a mild spice person, but the rest of my family loves their "medium" level of spice. I always recommend Claypit to people who love Indian food! The inside of the restaurant is nice, with fairly quick service. My one small exception to that is getting the water for the table refilled, but they are happy to upon request! Choose Claypit (and support local businesses!). read more

We recently came for dinner for a party of 18 people. The place is clean. I believe there is a new owner, new faces. The crew was very nice. The food was great. Shout out for the amazing, juicy rack of lamb and the halibut on the hot iron plates. The naans were fresh hot out of the oven. Made pretty much exactly like the original / previous owners. We've been to Clay Pit for 16 years now. We forgot to take pictures of the food. Delicious food. Definitely worth going if you need an Indian cuisine. read more

Ok. First off they have a lunch buffet. If you aren't overly familiar with Indian food I highly recommend it. I'm not a fan of buffets but they do a good job of stocking with fresh food and keep it pretty clean. I was there last for dinner. The food is not heavily spiced but it is tasty. Service was very good. read more

Pretty standard restaurant in Mill Creek. Gonna be real honest and say I would not have spent an hour and a half in traffic if it wasn't for my friends. My allergies were pretty bad the day we were here and the very strong smell of incense did not help at all. Service was okay, they came by to take our order and then basically just left us alone HHaha. We started with a couple appetizers followed by food. My friends got tikki masala and paneer saag. I just got the tandoori chicken. I've always said that indian food is on the pricier side but man, when they bought out the food, the serving size made me not want to ever come back up here haha. Everything was so small. Those entrees are meant for one person. I was rather disappointed with my meal. My chicken wasn't as flavorful as I'd hope it would be and the garlic naan didn't taste like garlic. . This place was highly recommended by my friend but next time i think we'll just stay around UW. read more

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Food was amazing, service was great and definitely will be back! Highly recommend the Salmon Tikka Masala. Sai was a great waiter!

The owner made us pay 250 dollars on the spot because my son accidentally knocked down a water pitcher and it spilled and broke the glass. Legally he had no right to do this. How embarrassing for a business. Do not come here if you have kids or if you are clumsy. The people next to us said they will never dine here again, neither will we. read more

I've always loved Claypit's food, but hated the service (hence my previous 1 star review)! I vowed never to go back again! Recently, I walked by Claypit and noticed a sign that it's now under new management! I thought, hhmm maybe I should give them a try! They recently changed management in July! My husband and I came in for lunch today and were pleasantly greeted by the waiter and were also surprised that they offered buffet! It's a perfect way for me to try different food! The food was fantastic! We were serviced by 3 different people and they were all very pleasant! The manager even checked in with us and he was genuinely kind. I think they're definitely trying to change their image and don't want to be associated by the previous owner. The food was already amazing, the place is clean, and if they continue on with great service... they'll definitely have a winning recipe and will have a loyal customer out of me! I had a great experience today and will definitely come back again and dine in for dinner! Always love to support local business! read more

Claypit Cuisine - Buffet - Indian Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!!! Sumit and family have taken over Claypit and have really turned it around. The last time we visited 3 years ago, we were pretty disappointed in our experience. That's not the case anymore. The food quality, customer service, and atmosphere have all improved greatly. Some of the old staff are still working here, but it's obvious that it was a leadership issue with the old management. Everyone seems much happier, service is friendly and genuine, and the menu has been thoughtfully curated with some well-executed expected classics (the biryani is out of this world) as well as some great twists. Everything is fresh, delicious, and well portioned. You won't be disappointed. read more

I ordered for pickup and the lady at the front was very nice. The amount of food was good. We had Tikka Masala and Vindaloo (both chicken) and they were both yummy. The spice is not as much as I was expecting (medium and medium mild), so if you want a kick go hotter. The samosas come in packs of two :) read more

Claypit Indian Restaurant For many years, we used to go to Claypit for dinner. It was owned by a brother and sister duo from India. We used to have many friendly conversations with the sister. Around 7 years ago, my wife and I went in for dinner in the evening around 8 pm.. The restaurant was empty, except for a couple of tables that were occupied. We asked the host for a booth. All the booths were empty. The host told me, the booths were only for 4 people. I informed him that the booths were available and the restaurant was going to close in an hour. The owner (brother) was on the floor. I approached him about getting a booth. He got angry, yelling at me and telling us to leave the restaurant. Wow. We were taken back by his response and started to leave. As we were leaving, we saw another couple had the same issue and were also leaving. The owner started to run after them to plead with them to come back, but they were gone. I recently observed a banner on the restaurant building that it was under "New Ownership". Yesterday, my wife and I decided to give them a try. The new owner's wife Mrs. Rishi seated us at a small booth. We did not complain because it was early in the evening and maybe they had big parties coming later.. Halal is the method of slaughter that is part of the Muslim religious tradition, like Kosher is to Judaism. Most Indian, Muslim, Hindu and Sikh owned restaurants serve Halal, which benefits them by getting the Muslim clientele that prefer Halal.. The owner Mr. Rishi came by to take our order. I asked him if the meat in the Beef Samosas was Halal. He abruptly said, "No, No. We don't serve Halal." I believe he assumed that we were not Muslims and he could share his true feelings about not serving halal meat. I informed him that Restaurant Depot in Woodinville has plenty of halal beef, lamb and chicken. His reply was," Yes I know. I have visited Restaurant Depot and I know they sell lots of halal meats. I did not want halal meat for my restaurant, so I quickly got out of Restaurant Depot." His reply stunned me. It seemed to me that there was more to his agenda then just the idea of serving halal meat in his restaurant. As a Muslim, I felt uncomfortable being in his restaurant. I did not want to create a scene and walk out, so we decided to order some halibut, vegetable soup and naan bread. Mrs Rishi took care of us during the meal. A very sweet lady with sincere feelings towards us. She went out of her way to make sure everything was satisfying to us. We enjoyed her service and she set a good example of Hindu hospitality towards a Muslim family. She knows how to treat guests in her restaurant. Due to Mrs. Rishi's kind and genuine treatment of us, I decided to send an email message to her husband, via the "Contact Us'" page for Claypit. I wanted to find out his feelings before writing a review. His comments did nothing to change my feelings towards his words. I informed him that my issue was not with his decision to not provide halal meats in his restaurant. I would order something else if halal was not available.(like we did). My issue was the way he showed contempt for halal meat, as it relates to Muslims. In my opinion, there was a religious animosity coming from him. He tried to argue that he did not want to serve halal, which I believe is his absolute right. I would not feel comfortable going to his eatery, knowing the prejudice behind his thinking. I politely told him, we will not be coming back. Again, I have nothing but appreciation for Mrs. Rishi. She is an excellent human being without a strand of any prejudice against anyone. Thank you Mrs, Rishi. I am sorry we won't be able to return to get excellent service from you. The other employees were also nice and attentive to our needs. The food was good and flavorful. The experience I have written about here is my personal experience. I would urge others, including Muslims to do their own research into this eatery. Look at all the good and bad reviews online and decide. Claypit Cuisine of India Suite M 107 15418 Main Street Mill Creek WA 98012 Thank you for listening. Shabbir read more

Food was fantastic we had the citrus trio fish amazing delicious the service was great definitely come here again! Love this place very nice for date nite read more

New lunch buffet was VERY good. They just started offering this recently and I'll definitely be going back. Super delicious and varied options available. read more

I recently visited this restaurant, which was recently turned over to a new owner... but I was very disappointed with the tasteless-watery dishes. It was similar to soup in texture, with little taste. read more

Hadn't been to Clay Pit buffet in a few years but today was the last time! I used to love their food but today the salad was soggy, the soup was some consommé (cheap)and the naan was cold. The pakora was different, some flat pillow unlike the big chunky breaded vegetables of the past. Also the biggest shocker, the price over $20! vs. $12 or so before! Oh and the place was dead at lunchtime so what does that say?! read more

We just had an incredible dinner from the Clay Pit tonight, which is now under new ownership! We tried the new online ordering, and it was easy and hassle-free. The new owner also said they will be taking reservations. The Lamb Kasturi, Gobi Pakora, and Kabuli Naan were delicious, as always, because while the owners are new, the 3 masterful chefs are staying! Welcome to the new owners! We are so grateful that the Clay Pit is here to stay. read more

Good spot for delicious Indian cuisine in Mill Creek. We dined here this weekend and had reservations and luckily no wait despite them being pretty busy. Open kitchen is nice to watch and it's a laid back casual atmosphere. Our servers were hard working, a bit to the point, but very efficient in caring for our needs. Water glasses were refilled constantly and food came out in a timely manner. Their curries and pakora were gluten free and that's all I ever really need to be happy. We had the paneer pakora, Tikka masala, vegetable paneer korma, and coconut chicken curry. Everything was delicious. Overall a solid place tho I don't know if I'd dine in again for the atmosphere but I'd definitely get take out. read more

The food at Clay Pit is amazing. This is my favorite Indian restaurant, I have never found another Indian restaurant that compares. The tiki masala is excellent as well as the mango chicken those are my go-to entrees. New management is very organized, friendly, and very committed to providing an excellent dining experience. Highly recommend! read more

New management -- that is the only reason we came back here. Food and service were perfect. Butter chicken and tiki masala were magical. Please go and help support the new owners. read more

Firstly, be careful of the hostess as you walk in. If you don't "do it right" you'll hear about it hard for sure. We started to walk to one of many open booths, but we're rudely told the booths were Only for parties of 4. So we got sat right in front of the extremely hot kitchen. Needless to say, not one of the booths were used during our entire visit. We were excited to try a new Indian place, but sadly the food didn't live up to the location or the restaurant. We are both vegetarian and we're expecting pretty good meals as usually Indian cuisine provides, but no dice. Very little vegetables in our dishes, the Samosa (appetizer) came out with our entrees and we're super dry and only partially filled. I don't mean to sound rude, but there is nothing nice to say about the food or service in this place. read more

Claypit Cuisine - Set really close to the kitchen - Indian Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

We haven't been here since they got rid of their famous buffet. This visit was the first time we had seen their menu, we had just always gone to the buffet for all of our prior visits. Their menu was huge.... We were overwhelmed with the amount and variety of items. There's no way anyone who isn't already familiar with Indian cuisine would know what to order. I would strongly recommend that they would simplify the menu and bring back the buffet. If the buffet is not an option, please add combination plates as menu items. read more

Claypit Cuisine - Indian Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

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The best Indian Food in the Seattle area!! Been going here for years. Everything is great, service is awesome, great environment! I recommend this place to everyone. read more

I have eaten here so many times and just realized I have never posted a review. Shame on me but never too late! This is an all round family favorite. It appeases the palates of the grown ups, the adventurous 4 year old and the picky 7 year old. The restaurant is located in the Mill Creek Town Center and has plenty of parking. At lunch we love the buffet which allows us to taste a bit of everything and we can find out what the kids like and don't like. The buffet is clean, turned over frequently and always fresh. Cant go wrong with it. Dinners dine in can be slow because of how busy it can get with the dine in and crazy amount of to go orders. A good problem to have. We typically do take out since it is quicker and easier with the kids. The staff is always friendly. Our typical order consists of: 1) chicken tikka masala....always a crowd pleaser for all palates. 2) vegetable korma....so creamy and chocked full of veggies. This is one of my personal favorites. 3) tandoori chicken tikedar. This is all cubed breast meat and it is delish. Most places comes out dried out, but the six times I have ordered this it is always juicy. 4) something new. This past week we tried the baingan bharta which is roasted eggplant purée with cumin, tomatoes, onion and herbs and it is one of my new favorites. It's full of veggies (eat your veggies), flavorful, velvety and smells so good. What is there not to like. give this gem a try. You will not be disappointed! read more

Claypit Cuisine - Dinner! Tandoori Chicken Tikedar, Shahi Vegetable Korma, chicken tikka masala, baingan Bharta - Indian Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

Nice, clean location with pleasant staff and great food. When most restaurants tone down the spice for us, we were super pleasantly surprised when 5 stars was actually spicy! Our party of 5 was all happy with our meals. Everything was well rounded, well seasoned, and came with a nice side of rice. My only complaint is that the servings were small, and the naan was just "okay". read more

Four of us went for dinner on a weekday and everything was absolutely delicious as well as beautifully presented. Tried the veggie samosas, the palak paneer, coconut curry, and the tikka masala, which everyone enjoyed. The favorite thing we ate was the spinach naan which was the best I've had anywhere. Will definitely go back! read more

The new management has brought a friendly atmosphere to the restaurant. The return of the lunch buffet was a terrific surprise. It allows you to try so many different menu options. The food was wonderful as was the service. If you haven't been there in a while I would recommend giving it a try. Craig read more

THE MOST AMAZING FOOD IVE EVER HAD!!! would 10/10 recommend- my all time favorite indian spot and i've tried many. we've always loved the management and they've always been very kind to us. we enjoyed the old management who often gave us free dessert just from the kindness of his heart, and we love the new management as well. they also spoiled us with some rice pudding as a surprise after our dinner tonight, great first impression of new management! i once ate from this restaurant every day in the winter of 2022-2023. their tikki masala got me through a heart break and warmed my body thru the cold bare winter. God bless this place read more

Claypit Cuisine - tikki Tikka Masala Everyones Favorite - Indian Near Me - Mill Creek, Washington

The mango chicken was the best I have ever had. The service was impressive because they seemed to anticipate our needs. The ambiance was what you would expect from an Indian restaurant. read more

What can I tell you, this place is awesome! My wife and I are visiting my son-inlaw and daughter and they said let's go here. I think that was the best decision. I have traveled to a lot of countries in my job and eaten many things, I really liked Indian food and found this place to be top notch and highly recommend it to anyone. The food, service and atmosphere are very conducive to having a great experience. read more

The naan nazi might be gone but the food isn't nearly as good. The flavors are muted, the naan is oily and the rice is dry. Every thing seems to be sweeter. This used to be my favorite Indian food in the Seattle area. Not bad, but not as good as it was. read more

Met some friends here for lunch and it was really quiet. I guess the big draw was the buffet, which is no longer. We ordered a ton of food to the table and people had leftovers to take home. Everything was tasty and I even tried a different chicken dish, although I couldn't taste the saffron. For those of you that are fans, show some love. There weren't many of us in the dining room. read more

I could not have been more impressed with this place. My fiancé and I came here on a date night and the service was outstanding, from the minute we walked in. We ordered a couple cocktails, they came quickly and were delicious. We tried several curries and naan, everything came out quickly and was so delicious. We love Indian food, this quickly became our favorite Indian place, we can't wait to go back. read more

Had lunch here with my husband and it was delicious! We had the tomato butter chicken and garlic naan bread. Service was excellent. Also met the owner while dining and he went above and beyond!. I'll definitely be back. read more

I always ordered the lamb Briyani. I recently ordered the lamb Briyani, and it didn't taste as good as it used to. And they forgot my yogurt sauce. Probably will not ever order again from here. read more

This place is DELICIOUS! They have new management and the service is excellent. We felt very well cared for. Been here twice now because the food is so amazing!! Highly recommend. read more

This is one of our go-to restaurants when we need a special treat. The food is delicious and the menu has a great variety of dishes...so there is no need to get bored with the same dish every time. I particularly love their tikka and their vindaloo. Can't wait to go back! Again! read more

Visited Clay Pit yesterday. It has been sometime since we dined there and it is under new management. I am happy to report that the high standards the Clay Pit has set for Indian cuisine is being maintained by the new owners. I would put the Clay Pit up against the top Indian restaurants I have visited in London! My favorites: Tandoori Chicken, Okra and any of their lamb dishes. read more

New owners but keep the tasty food. The owners are disgusting to customers you can witness them being rude to others. They've been rude to me. They're always arguing and fighting with people not the best atmosphere and they're cranky. have been told if I don't like their attitude don't come back but I like their food I would do takeout but I would rather just have them not be rude read more