If you're not looking for this restaurant, you'll miss it. It's located in a strip center, but don't let that deter you from trying it. We live near Branson so we don't love eating the chain restaurants. We like to try the little holes in the wall. And this one didn't disappoint. I got the butter chicken and my husband got the chicken korma. They were both delicious! It literally hit the spot. However, we did both order the butter naan, and we should have one made one order. They give you a lot! The service was great! They were attentive and quick! We were expecting a leisurely dinner, which we could have lingered, but it was quick. No complaints there! Cute little restaurant. Not super busy, but busy enough to know it's good. Very friendly! We will be back! read more

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Haven't been here in a while, but glad to be back. Was pleased but also suspicious the place was empty on a Wednesday night about an hour before closing. Service was friendly, professional and not overbearing. We started off with Chicken Tikka. A+, and the tamarind and mint sauces were spot on. Or onion kulcha was perfect also. The ONLY downside was my Lamb Biryani. Though tasted great and medium-hot as I requested, it seemed like there wasn't nearly as much lamb as previous times we've been there. Also, it tasted very heavily salted. We shall certainly be back. read more

This place was so amazing. The food, drinks, and dessert was so so so good. Our waiter was perfect and the place was so much fun to be in. Definitely some of the best Indian food I've had. read more

Truly outstanding Indian food. Also a lot of variety on menu. Because it is Branson, they seem to do a thriving business later at night than restaurants might in a more residential community. Just a great place to go if you want something of high quality and good taste for the money you spend. read more

I stopped in and ordered to go. Staff was extremely nice, food was ready super fast and it tastes great! Definitely recommend. read more

We had delicious food and great service. Naan, chicken tikki masala, lamb vindaloo, and chicken biryani were excellent.

Excellent food, really enjoyed the vegetable samosas. The service was good and the employees were very nice. If you enjoy Indian food I highly recommend read more

India Clay Oven - Butter chicken and rice - Indian Near Me - Branson, Missouri

Always so delicious and the service is warm and friendly! Such a refreshing change of pace

This location is in a strip mall with shared parking. We were seated quickly and gave our drink order right away. The service was good and the owner came around to different tables and checked on people. He brought us a free dessert. We got wine with our meal. The veggie samosa were really good and I like it when it has a little spice to the mix. My chicken tikka masala's was good but a little lite on the chicken and the sauce was thin and not very spicy. I really liked the garlic naan. read more

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Food was amazing and the service as well. They were quick with the food and everything was perfect! read more

India Clay Oven - Butter chicken and lamb - Indian Near Me - Branson, Missouri

I requested coconut curry chicken and they were able to do that for me and it was delicious!! We loved their food.

This restaurant delivered an outstanding experience. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was warm and attentive throughout the meal. The ambiance struck the perfect balance--inviting and comfortable. A fantastic spot I'd happily return to. read more

Excellent Indian food. Tried the butter chicken and the mixed grill. The mix grill is huge. It fed our whole table. Love the cranberry naan as a dessert. Next time we are in Branson, it's a must stop! read more

I came here based on some Reddit reviews for Indian food in Branson, and they were spot on. The atmosphere is quiet and cozy, and the service is fantastic. They make you feel really welcome--like you're at a friend's house for dinner. I usually order Jalfrezi and have had it at a lot of places, so I know what to expect. Their chicken Jalfrezi was one of my favorites. It would've been my absolute favorite if they served beef, but I get why they don't, and that's totally fine. Honestly, I have no complaints. This place reminds me of my favorite Indian spot back home. I'll be eating here every time I'm in Branson, no question. read more

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Really amazing curry, very mild but they have spicy dishes available. Great service too.

Blown away by the warm service and the great food! Will be our go to when in Branson only sad that it's not local to our home because the food is delicious! The staff is so helpful, kind and welcoming it felt like I was in the home of a close relative for dinner and we were the special guest, as we sat and enjoyed our dinner I noticed that they went above and beyond with each table as well. This is a must go to place in Branson! Kudos to the team for making our dinner really special read more

If you're in Branson and want Indian food, this is where you need to go. We had the samosa chat, channa masala, chicken tikka masala, palak paneer, and pistachio kulfi. Absolutely everything we ordered was perfectly prepared and flavored. Service was kind, thorough and swift. This is the type of place I'll crave! Highly recommend. read more

The food was very good and the service was fast. We had butter chicken and mixed vegetable curry with rice, mixed grill and garlic naan. It was all delicious! read more

Flavors were extraordinary. There is limited seating, so come early. We came here twice during our stay in Branson and they recognized us and gave some free dessert. The Indian food is incredible, some of the best I've ever had. Everything we ordered both times we were there tasted wonderful. Highly recommend, hope to come back some time. read more

Excellent service, very flavorful food. I'd go again for sure. It was a new experience for us, but we enjoyed it.

Everything was amazing...the food was perfect, the service was prompt and attentive and the environment was clean and lively. Will come here again when in Branson! read more

If you're in Branson and looking to give you and your tastebuds a treat this is the place to go!!! Every dish we had was perfectly cooked, was really tasty and super fresh. The atmosphere was great with most tables full and music playing quietly in the background. As for service, it was excellent. Our drinks were kept full, food came out quickly, our server (who I think may have been the owner), checked in on us during our meal on a couple of occasions and made sure we wanted for nothing! I am both both happy and glad that I don't live in or close to Branson. The reason to be happy is if I did live closer I would probably be eating here a couple of times a week, which would not be good for my waistline. The reason to be sad is, I cannot eat here a couple of times a week! read more

A small intimate restaurant. The service was on spot and it was a comfortable environment with very friendly staff. I like my Lamb Korma spicy and it was perfect. The Cheese Naan was excellent as was the Mango Lassi. I will definitely be going back. read more

Took food to go and both times enjoyed butter chicken, lamb Rogan Josh, nans are also great. Delicious food. I'll be going back.

We were here a year ago and so excited to see it was still here. The food is absolutely amazing. If you select the spicy option, you better not be thinking it's Caucasian level spicy. This is the real deal. You can select your level of spice which is great. If you like spicy, go for it. The Chicken Vindaloo was absolutely amazing as was the chicken curry. The naan bread is very very tasty. Not to mention a bottle of Taj Mahal beer to top it off. Great pairing for these dishes. You will not go wrong if you do the mango ice cream. Creamy!!!!!! This is also great to stave off the flame in your mouth if you go spicy. The wait staff are amazing! The atmosphere was amazing. Definitely our favorite place to come to in Branson. They have a huge selection of vegan options as well. read more

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The food was amazing. The portions were a good amount. And the service was friendly and attentive.

The food here is delicious, flavorful and authentic!!! We ordered pickup and it was ready at the door when we arrived! 10 out of 10

This is THE BEST Indian restaurant in all of Missouri, and I'm from St. Louis. No other Indian restaurant compares and I've tried them all. They treat you like royalty when you are here. The owner is very attentive, the food is so flavorful. I've never tasted flavors like this, even at other Indian restaurants. I tell everyone visiting Branson to come here. If you love Indian food or are a foodie, this is the go-to place! read more

India Clay Oven - Garlic nan, Jeera Aloo, chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Branson, Missouri

Whenever I get Indian food, I make sure to try a least 1 vegetarian option to test the more traditional dishes - and boy this place does not disappoint. Great authentic Indian flavors!! Also, shoutout to quick service, friendly staff, and whoever decorated inside - makes a lovely date spot. read more

Always great, family owned and service orientated. If you haven't tried Indian cuisine, tasty introduction to this world. Don't miss out.

Food was amazing best Indian food I have had in a while. Service was slow but they were crazy busy so it makes since.

Trust us, you DO want to eat here! It's a small place and filled up fast at prime mealtime. We arrived for an EARLY supper and there were only two other tables occupied. However ALL the tables were full when we left. About that WOW-FOOD: If you like lamb, several versions are on the menu and they are scrumptious. In our party of nine, five people preferred the lamb dishes, two favored the chicken korma, five of our family nearly fought over the outstanding ginger chicken (SO flavorful and not spicy), and everybody loooved the garlic naan. There is one "fair warning" --even though we requested a MILD level of hot/ spicy seasoning on several of our choices, two of our dishes were so light-you-up, spicy HOT that we couldn't eat them. If you have a tender palate, when you order your food, be sure your server understands the barely-there level of spicy heat you want. --We definitely look forward to going back to India Clay Oven ASAP! read more

The food and service were excellent. The restaurant is pretty small and if there are more than a few tables occupied, it gets a little bit on the loud side,. I don't think I would recommend it for children unless they particularly like Indian food as they don't have a children's menu read more

I loved the food there. It was a long waiting line but once seated food was authentic and people are friendly and respectful. The owner gave sweet pudding as free take home to most people. read more

Four of us came here for dinner while visiting Branson. I've had plenty of Indian food in my life and would honestly rate this as among the best I've ever had. Who would've thought in the heart of the Midwest? I had the chicken Korma with medium spice. So delicious. Nice and hot (heat wise) and it had some sweet nuggets in it that just filled out the flavors so perfectly. My husband has the Delhi chicken kahari (sp?) and loved it. Another person in our party had the chicken tikka masala and agreed with me that the food was among the best Indian he'd had. We loved the cheese naan bread and the butter naan. Hot and fresh and utterly delicious. Service was timely and proficient. Would definitely recommend this place. It's in a strip mall, so it doesn't look like much from outside. Inside, though, was decent enough. Five stars, folks. read more

Hit every note- great food, service, & ambiance. Lamb Vindaloo, Malai Kofta, Butter Chicken, Onion Naan, Dal Tadka, Veg Samosa, Pappadam - we loved it all. Great experience all around. Will definitely make it a LUNCH MUST on our annual family trip to Big Cedar. read more

Love the food! Wonderful atmosphere and friendly service. The garlic naan bread is a favorite.

We're back...... It's been several years since we've been to SW Missouri and we could not leave town without a drive to Branson specifically to eat at the India Clay Oven. It was definitely worth the out-of-the way drive and did not disappoint! We got to the restaurant right as they opened at 11 and were the first ones in but quickly, the restaurant filled up with regulars. We ordered Chicken Tikka Masala, the Clay Oven Mixed Grill, Garlic Naan, a Masala tea and was given a small dish of Kheer for dessert. The food was just as amazing as we remembered. The chicken in the Tikka Masala was moist and juicy while the rich masala sauce was smooth and packed full of flavor. We ordered it as a medium heat but could have easily gone with hot heat. The tikka comes with a portion of basmati rice. The mixed grill comes on a hot cast iron skillet, sizzling, steaming and filling the room with an amazing aroma. The grill comes with shrimp, kababs, Tikka chicken and Tandoori chicken. What's not to love! The garlic naan was a great accompaniment to the meal. I like it with tikka masala sauce on it. Mmmm. And if you like rice pudding, the Kheer is a nice treat. We are so glad India Clay oven is still open and unchanged on quality. If you are ever near Branson, you should come and eat here. If you have never eaten Indian food, this is the place you want to try it at. Keep up the great work. read more

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The owner and servers were so friendly and helpful with the menu. Atmosphere is relaxing and wonderful interiors plus music. The food was the best Indian food we have ever had and we had eaten at a few. Don't miss this gem on your travels. read more

It was exactly what you would want in an Indian culinary experience, delicious. Wish it was closer to home.