So pleasantly surprised! I was craving Indian food and saw that Indian Clay Pot was nearby, so I decided to give it a try. It arrived quickly and was packaged up SO nicely! Everything was still hot by the time it arrived. I went with chicken ticka masala. The chicken is slow cooked in the most delicious and flavorful sauce. The portions were really big and they did not skimp on the chicken. I got the garlic naan to dip in the leftover sauce which was so yummy. Cannot wait to order from here again and explore more of the menu! read more

Samosa with no fillings inside. I ordered via DoorDash. First time ordered, wont be placing orders anymore. read more

Indian Clay Pot - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Another favorite South Indian restaurant in chicago. Kerala style cuisine. Been coming here since before Covid (their next door location)... the taste of the food has been constantly delicious since! Mr Sai the owner is really very friendly and always comes to check on you. The waitstaff are very good at recommending on what you should try. Everything is a must try you will never regret!... especially the herb rice and the herb tea is my favorite! There are so much of flavor authentic to the cuisine and the dish style and you can see the fresh herbs used in the dishes (curry leaves, red chilis, chat masala) Currently seating might a little limited as they are trying expand the restaurant with next door. Bar is not open yet will soon after expansion. A must try if you are in mood and taste for some authentic South Indian cuisine. read more

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Well, the food here was very tasty though the servings were small. Servers were friendly but not well trained. The real drawback was the smell of sewage that wafed through the air periodically. Not sure what the problem was but was unacceptable. Hopefully, the problem has been resolved. I wish them well and will look for improvements. I'll review again once I dine there again. read more

Delicious food and friendly staff! I had the butter chicken and definitely would have it again.

First time trying Indian food, and this place did not disappoint! The Mango Lassi was delicious, the Butter Chicken could use a bit more spice, and the Paneer Tikka Masala was fantastic. The Chicken Biryani had a great flavor, and the garlic bread was tasty, just wish there was a bit more of it. Great variety and definitely worth trying! read more

Indian Clay Pot has become one of my new favorites for #indian in #Chicago. While Indian food is not new to me, I was not quite familiar with southern Indian style . While it appeared to be primarily a carry out business , if you get a chance to eat there, you'll have a wonderful time. The service is friendly and very accommodating. Some recommendations include the Manchurian Gobi (cauliflower), paneer, and of course butter chicken!! We got two types of naan and paratha which. We happened to go on a very cold day, so there weren't quite as many folks there, but think it's probably a fun place during better weather! read more

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claypot, my one true love. I've only ever done takeout from here, but it has been so good. I get the butter masala, garlic naan, and lassi and it slaps 100% of the time. chef sai and gordon ramsey collab when???? read more

Best Indian cuisine in Chicago. Been coming here for couple years and every time food is fresh & savory! read more

Indian Clay Pot - Lamb Masala, Saffron Rice,Turmeric Rice, Gulab Jamun - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food: 4/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Food: I ordered Vegetable Vindaloo and it was pretty good. The level of spice was very good and the flavor was tasty. It was on the saltier side but I still liked it. They have A LOT of vegan options, which I appreciate. The vegetable samosas are also very tasty. Atmosphere: They have a patio out back, which is ideal during this pandemic. It's a nice establishment but the service wasn't geeat read more

Indian Clay Pot - Vegetable Veggie Vindaloo -vegan (come with basmati rice) - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Their food is very good, but they never delivered our food when we ordered from their website. We called several times and they said the door was on the way. After two hours, their phone stopped working we called. I'm not even sure how to get a refund so it will probably end with a credit card dispute which is unfortunate all around. It is unfortunate to see this place struggle. read more

Awesome Indian spot in north center! I started with the samosas and onion naan bread, both were amazing. For entrees, I ordered Chicken Chettinad and Haryali Chicken. Both were great and had decent spice. Each entree comes with steamed rice that was perfectly cooked. Highly recommend Indian clay pot. Amazing depth of flavors and amazing food. Can't wait to take friends here again soon. read more

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE! I NEVER leave bad reviews, but Indian Clay Pot has earned the exception. 1) The food is not even remotely good. The Kadai chicken was bland and barely edible. The naan was soggy and tasted like they pulled it out of yesterday's garbage. And somehow they manage to make plain basmati rice taste horrible! 2) The portions are tiny for what you're paying. 3) It took 2 hours for them to deliver it (over an hour late), despite only being 2 miles away (15 min drive). The order was supposedly picked up at 7:15 but not delivered to me until 8:20. They have their own delivery, so my guess is they try to save money by taking all the orders at once. As if the subpar food wasn't enough, thanks for delivering it cold and stale! There are too many good restaurants on Devon to patronize, don't waste your hard earned money on this garbage! read more

It is difficult to express how terrible this food is - as consumers who love a good curry, we gave this place a shot based on reviews and all I can say is they must be paying for them. This is genuinely the WORST Indian we've ordered in our 20 years in the city - so much so that I was compelled to write this review. Order from LITERALLY ANYWHERE ELSE. read more

My wife gives ICP a 4-* as many many others do as well. The spiced cauliflower appetizer was A-mazing, a not miss for sure! The culinary highlight for us all! I, however, found my chosen entree, a gravy-based lamb dish, visually un-appealing, gelatinous in consistency, and generally not very tasty. The service was mediocre. Food dropped off and then we never heard from our servers again until they dropped off the bill. So funny how that works. :-| However, there were at least 25% of the seats filled by people who may have grown up with this cuisine so what do I know? I'm from Nebraska, ask me about steaks! I do believe had I chosen a spicy, not gravy, selection the outcome would have been far different. I will return and encourage you to try ICP as my opinion was the minority in my group. Also, you should know the take-out and deliver was going non-stop, incredible volume of people coming and going. It was nearly a FT role for one person on that Friday night. And the tables turned over twice around us. So, again, what do I know?! :-) ICP is right off the Brown Line so its locale is easy to access, excellent! Sincerely, Patrick Shaughnessy Chicago, IL read more

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Passed this place a bunch over the years. First time dining here was last Sunday. Ordered the lamb briyani. Generous portions size, justifies the price. Easily got 2 meals from it. Savory/ delicious taste as well. Had the right amount of spice for me. read more

Indian Clay Pot - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

An impromptu Friday dinner with friends ... our group comprised of 8 adults and 5 kids . The food was freshly made , customized to our request. The service was attentive, Harsha kept checking on our large group. We had a few appetizers gobi Manchuria, samosas and Gobi65. The entrées included veg biryani, naans, bhindi masala, veg curry, paneer. We got only 1 order of mango kulfi which went around the table. Enough small squares for all. Best part of this small hole in the wall Indian restaurant is the BYOB!!! read more

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Ordered a delivery from Indian Claypot. Chilli Gobi: 4/5 Vegetable Biryani: 3.5/5 Good big portions and well packed. Biryani was bit Curryish taste. I was expecting more like traditional Dum Biryani taste but it's slightly more of curry mixed taste. It came with Raita and mango pickle. Chilli Gobi was Spicy and Very tasty. Overall good food. read more

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I was excited that they had clearly marked gf and vegan items on their menu, but that's where the excitement ended. Don't count on the patio being open. I made that mistake, thinking that the patio would be open on this gorgeous late afternoon (mainly because I'm trying to avoid getting covid again). Unfortunately, no patio--seating inside only, in a very tiny space with the world's most uncomfortable chairs. Spice level? I asked for medium-high, but as far as I could tell, the only "spice" was salt--way too much salt in almost everything but sadly, very little heat. (I call that "white people spice level" and yes, I am a white people but one who really digs spicy food). The chicken was dry, overcooked, and the lamb was dry, overcooked, and salty--more in line with jerky. :-( Service? Well, I was seated. And food was brought to me. Then the check. And that's how service went (As a former waitress in a prior life, I have reasonable expectations of my servers. This was the very bare minimum.) The server who took my order tried to get me to order naan with my meal. I told her I would love to, but there were no gf options--she said yes, and pointed to the first option, clearly labeled "vegan." Ummmm.......... All in all, it was... edible. Adequate. And I won't be going back. I wish them the best of luck. read more

All the reviews are true. The food here is so good! I'm so glad this Indian spot replaced the not so great restaurant previously in this space. The service is quick and the staff is so nice. We sat at a table for two by the front door and during our meal I noticed a steady flow of more customers-take out, delivery, and eat in. High demand! My husband and I ordered the butter naan, chicken tikka masala, chicken curry, and basmati rice. The tikka masala was to. die. for. I wish we ordered 2 plates and another to take home. The curry was great but I asked for medium spiced and it was just a bit too spicy for me. And the butter naan - the best! I foresee my husband and I going here a lot. We live very close! There's also a Groupon+ for 5% cash back. I know 5% isn't a ton, but just thought I'd mention it. It's close to the brown line Irving Park stop, so very convenient to order and pick up for dinner. This is a must try in North Center! read more

Indian Clay Pot - Chicken Curry Chicken Tikka Masala Basmati rice - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Order: ---------- Onion pakora- Good Samosa -- Good Garlic naan --- Good Kashmeeri naan --- love it Turmeric rice-- Bland Palak Paneer-- Amazing Lamb Biryani - Good Tandoori- Good Coke Lassi- Good Pros: ------- Good Food & Portion Quick Service Friendly Staff Patio Next to Irving park Metro station Decent Prices Good Interior BYOB Cons: -------- Noise whenever the train passes read more

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Overall: Not the best Indian in the world, but Indian Clay Pot more than gets the job done. Bar none to other options in the area. The good: The dishes were rich and flavorful. We had a large group so we were able to try a variety of different platters, and none of them disappointed. The paneer was rich and thick, the butter chicken was tender, and the clay pot chicken spicy and juicy. The naan was cooked to perfection as well and was a great complement to the dishes. Plus it was BYOB. The not-so-good: For the amount you pay, the food quantity is disappointing. If I'm paying $12-$15 for an entree, it should be more than 3-4 scoops worth. Didn't include rice or naan either. Which would've been fine if it was half the price. Made sharing difficult among our big group. The atmosphere has a somewhat tacky vibe. Food: 8/10 Atmosphere: 7.5/10 Service: 8/10 read more

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Only competing with one other Indian restaurant in the general vicinity, I think Indian Clay Pot is on to something! It's located just slightly removed from right under the Irving Park brown line stop, which has great foot traffic but can be really hard to see if you're driving. It's a teeny tiny store front, but don't let that deter you. Service was absolutely fantastic. They genuinely wanted us to love everything, and it shows when the chef comes around to all of the tables to ask for feedback. Everything from the veggie samosas with its two beautiful sauces and presentation, to the namesake clay pot chicken with its rich, spicy coconut sauce, to the chunky tomato tikka masala were spot on. Yes, rice and naan cost an extra $3 each on the side, but I haven't been to a single Indian restaurant outside of Devon Ave that includes it so I'm not complaining. We had a great experience here and would without a doubt come back. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

Indian Clay Pot - Vegetable samosas. - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Recently had delivery. I had the butter chicken and my husband got the lamb vindaloo. Both were flavorful and yummy. We ordered naan which was a little too crispy & burnt for my taste. Solid Indian- will definitely order again. read more

Our family loves Indian Clay Pot. We have ordered from them for years and they did an admirable job transitioning during COVID. I am shocked at any negative review as we always get consistently excellent food and service here. We ate in the dining room today and had a really special evening. The waitress was very kind and made some recommendations of platters we had not tried before. She handled my kids very well and helped them venture out and be more adventurous. read more

The (cold) delivery order took almost 2 hours to get to me, despite living 10 minutes away.

I am a very snooty person when it comes to Indian food in Chi town, but this place is amazing. The food is slightly expensive but on point. I got the masala dosa (a bit peeved that the potato masala inside is such less quantity), the Sambar, white chutney and the red chutney ( Indian red peppers and ginger) were pretty baller! They gave me extra chutney when I asked for it. My friend got Gongura lamb upon my advice and it was wonderfully made. Gongura is a leafy vegetable with a sour taste that goes well with meats like lamb, chicken, beef and shrimp. This is a popular veggie mostly available in Southern parts of india. Service was awesome, the place was neat. Highly recommend for good Indian food. Will return and try their biryani. read more

Indian Clay Pot - Masala Dosa - Indian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This used to be one of the best Indian restaurants on the north side. Unfortunately, it's really fallen off in the last few months. Despite price increases, they have really been cheating out on the ingredients. Take out orders of chicken tikka masala with four pieces of chicken. Vegetarian orders with nothing but frozen vegetables and broccoli stalks. I wish they would go back to the way they used to be. It's been disappointing. We got takeout from there very frequently. Will be looking for a new place for Indian takeout. read more

This was my first true Indian restaurant experience. We came here for a girls night. It's BYOB. We, of course, opted for wine. Our sever was nice and attentive. We ordered a variety of plates to share and they were brought out as they were ready. Everything was surprisingly delicious. And the prices weren't bad either. It's not cheap, but it's worth the price for the quantity and quality. Not too spicy and everything tasted great. Will definitely be back. read more

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This place was fine. I'd heard great things and so had high hopes. In general, the meal felt more expensive than the taste warranted, but I won't be returning. The onion appetizer was by far the best thing we ordered. Salty and spicy and perfect to drink a beer with. The butter chicken was watery and rather tasteless, the naan was tough and surprisingly expensive. Chicken Biryani was fine. The spinach paneer was good. read more

Delicious food, well made na'an, but really slow serivce. I was seated quickly when I arrived, they have both an indoor and a very cute outdoor patio for seating. BYOB which is fantastic given all the breweries just down the street from the establishment! They have many both vegetarian and vegetarian offerings with sides such as rice and naan sold separately from main dishes. For its namesake I got the clay pot lamb dish which had a full nonnspicy flavor blend with coconut, as well as well stewed pieces of lamb and potato. This paired perfectly with their delicious naans, which I got two to dip into the curry-like stew. The food and offerings are delicious and well priced, but I gave 4 stars as the waiting staff left me alone for almost 20-30 minutes when I first arrived even though I knew my order, and it took an extra 30 minutes for my one person order to come out. If the service was faster this is definitely a 5 star establishment :) read more

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Great prices and it's BYOB. Delicious Indian food. My friends and I go there for bdays and order multiple dishes and share them because they're all so good. Good choice for vegans and gluten free diets. read more

This place is a disaster. We ordered food at 5:45. Two hours later we tried to call the restaurant and their phone was out of order! I drove to the restaurant only to be told our food was enroute for delivery. Drive home. No delivery. Called again and got through only to be told our food had not left the restaurant yet. 3 hours later, no food. read more

Ordered for delivery. I'd say portion size of the paneer tiki masala was a little small for the price but it was delicious! The tandoori chicken was fine. It didn't hit the spot for a tandoori craving, something was off on spices and I wouldn't order that again. I didn't have the naan, pictured is low carb cloud bread which was an excellent substitute! Also pictured is a NA IPA called partake which I highly recommend! I will definitely order again here and try different dishes. read more

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Solid Indian food in the North Center neighborhood. We have tried a bunch of their vegetarian options and they have all been tasty. Surprisingly their breads miss the mark - the Naans were not soft/puffy and tend to be chewy and the rotis usually were dry. Portions are generous though prices are a touch higher than similar joints. Takeout Service can be languid and the kitchen usually seems to be backed up. read more

Second time doing takeout from here. Ordered chicken tikka masala, spicy and regular naan and a spicy chicken curry. The chicken tikka masala had a good amount of chicken in this time which was great, but it was surprisingly spicier than the last time we ordered. My 3 year old can't handle any spice right now, so she could only eat the rice and naan. Definitely recommend this place, just be careful of the spice level if you have anyone sensitive like my daughter. read more

While you should never judge a book by its cover you can judge a decent Indian by the quality of its naan. The naan here is a disgrace - more akin to a dried out pita. Avoid. read more

Food tasted very good. Pricing was not amazing - while it was a good amount of money for an entree that was not that large. Also, as someone who goes around many Indian restaurants, it was odd that there was no combination option or anything similar and instead an expensive separate order of side rice! Now, our waitress/service was fantastic and on top of the process. The room itself was also rather cozy and a good spot for a calm meal. So, good food, great service, just a tad overpriced! read more

So my husband and I had a sudden craving for some spicy indian chats last evening after watching a series of food videos online ( that's what we do when we miss home :D) .This place is 5 min walk from where we live and my husband recalled eating bhel Puri here so we thought why not!! We walked in and to our first disappointment, they have chats taken off their menu. So, we settled down for vegetable samosa and gobi chilli.( vegetarians only have a handful of options everywhere :P) Samosa comes in a plate of 2. It was not the best I have eaten but okay to satisfy the craving for now. Then came the second disappointment! We ordered gobi chilli which had 3 chillis on the menu which means super hot! And the description says fried gobi with onions, bell peppers, etc. But what we got was a relatively sweet plate of gobi Manchurian with nothing but fried gobi and a few bits of coriander! Not sure if the order was heard wrong or we weren't clear enough. We even got charged for gobi Manchurian when we ordered chilli gobi. Anyway we didn't complain about our bad luck satisfying our craving for the day, ate the bland Manchurian and came back. And not to forget the server was really sweet so we didn't want to complain! read more

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Chicken biryani had diced pieces of breast only smh, and it was soggy, chicken 65 was dry they tried covering that up with the sauce smh