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    The Clay Oven

    4.1 (274 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Pakistani
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Barbara S.

    This is not close to us but if we're passing by or in the neighborhood we order our usual take out favorites which include chicken tikka masala, chicken jalfrezi and aloo ghobi. We also got plain naan, onion and garlic naan which are great for dipping in the sauces. Their mango lassi is pretty good too. Friendly service and cute little place to dine in.

    Vegetable Samosa

    What a gem of a place! First time trying it and immediately loved the vibe. Very welcoming people. I got the chicken tikka masala and gf bread and my husband got same but with garlic naan. Also vegetable samosas. Everything was so good.

    Garlic naan
    Sally A.

    Okay 5 stars is strictly for the bhindi masala. It was the best I've had in years! It was a perfect ratio of okra to onions. It had red and green peppers, cooked to perfection! Each bite was divine. I ordered it desi hot, and it was perfect! I can't say enough about how good it was. I will say that it didn't reheat as well though. Okay onto the place, it hasgreat bones, nice artwork, they had cloth table coverings... but then they covered them with paper, and served the food in to go containers and paper plates! They had a buffet section that they used for storage... it was not a great ambiance. I went at an odd time of the day, there was only one other customer, but they had a lot of take out orders. Service was fine. The food took 20 minutes to get, it was freshly made. So, but for the food it would get 2.5 stars... but we're here for the food!

    This is the dineing room,, so pretty and the bathrooms feel just like a home

    I love this place for real authentic Indian food and the people at this location definitely know their stuff,, even with my friend who can't handle spice or many textures in their food was happy with the options they had :) We were immediately greeted with a comfortable tone and the girl almost seemed excited to see us even if we had a lot of questions and didn't know much,, it also wasn't a long wait for our food at all they got on it fast Fave place and location

    No, the color is not edited. That neon-red slop is what they actually served me.

    This is gentrified Indian food at its worst. I honestly wouldn't even call it Indian food, as it lacked almost all the depth and flavor the cuisine is known for. The Shrimp Tikka Masala was particularly disappointing. The sauce was watery, bland, and had an unsettling, artificial red color that looked totally unnatural. I ordered a spice level 3, but there was almost no detectable heat whatsoever. It felt like the flavors were completely watered down. Even if I were desperate for a meal, I wouldn't come back here.

    Chicken Tikka Masala

    Not great. Chicken tikka masala was very liquidy rather than thick and creamy. Taste wasn't good. Also forgot my naan :(

    Fatoma R.

    I am always in the search for great Indian food especially Indian street food- I have heard of this spot but never had the time to check it out- I am so glad I did! Delicious Indian food AND halal? Run! The spot is decent sized, plenty of space for a small or large group and excellent service! I tried their chaat and their kaathi rolls- you get a great amount of food for what you're paying. Their kaathi rolls are also larger than most other places, their chicken one was packed with flavor, their chaat was perfect and their samosas were solid. Check this spot out you will not be disappointed!

    Tandoori Fish and Rara Chicken
    Ginger S.

    Tandoori Fish 3.5 Stars Rara Chicken with basmati rice 4.5 Stars Staff 4.8 Stars Cleanliness 4.5 Stars Decor 4.5 Stars This was my partner's first time trying Indian cuisine. We tried the Grilled Tandoori Fish, which I found to be decent but had too many bones. On the other hand, the Rara chicken was exceptionally tender and flavorful, complemented perfectly by the basmati rice. We will definitely visit again.

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    Kerianne O.

    10/10 tasty. Ordered take out. It's all good, the entire menu lol While waiting we stood on a sticky floor mat, but I think it's nice old and the rubber is getting tacky.

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    Good food! Would try again. It's a sit down restaurant, so I felt awkward placing my order to-go. Would definitely call ahead in the future.

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    Food, staff. Place is really cute. They have a buffet so you can try lots of different dishes if you can't make up your mind

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    horrible food not authentic do not go for Indian food at this location poor quality, Indian food, not authentic at all

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    Really enjoyed the food, but a little more expensive than others in the area. Still I would definitely go again.

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    Delish every time!! I continually get the saag paneer, the chicken tiki masala, and the aloo gobi on repeat

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    This place is really good. Don't get "desi" unless you mean it. Lol. Lunch service is a little slow, otherwise 5 stars.

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    Ask the Community - The Clay Oven

    Is there a lunch or dinner buffet?

    No it's is not

    What's the dish in the first picture that seems to be brown and have rice in called?

    Biryani

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    They're temporarily closed. They have been posting updates on their Facebook and Instagram.

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    Taj Crown of India

    Taj Crown of India

    4.3
    (135 reviews)
    8.5 mi

    Been going here a while now. The buffet is available on weekends. There's a parking lot, and it has…read morebeen easy to find parking on weekdays. Service is great. You're greeted at the door, and the waitstaff asks if there are any questions. My recent favorite is saag paneer because you can taste the ginger, and it has a nice texture that pairs well with naan or rice. I usually go with a group, and we each order an entree and share, so there is variety. My friends liked the shrimp tikka, and it wasn't too spicy. Looking forward to our next meal at Taj.

    This was my second visit here, and it's still just as bizarre of an experience. First off, there's…read morenever anyone in this restaurant (people seem to grab takeout though), and dining in a big empty restaurant is just awkward. Both times I went there was a fully equipped bar downstairs but both times we were never given a drinks menu. I was looking forward to a cocktail since I saw some on their website, but I'm not going to order a fancy cocktail if I'm not given the drinks menu at the restaurant. We asked for a glass of wine and a beer instead, but that can also be risky (especially with wine) when you don't know what the price will be. I don't understand why the drinks menu isn't automatically handed out with the food menu. They had some beer taps, but as a beer person I can say the Hefeweizen was definitely off. Old, flat, darker in color than normal. The food was just ok, not bad, but nothing to ever come back for, especially at $20 for a couple of pieces of chicken and a side of rice. Service was also just ok. So quiet that it was hard for me to understand what was being said to me. No facial expressions, no words that would make us feel welcome and wanted there as guests. Third time might be the charm but I'll pass.

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    Inside the railroad car
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    Inde Spice

    Inde Spice

    4.5
    (173 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    Stopped by Inde Spice & had a wonderful meal! While the restaurant isn't high-end when it comes to…read morethe look (it features faux-brick wallpaper, dated booths, basic ceiling tiles, plastic-laminated menus, & tiny dispenser paper napkins), the hospitality & food completely make up for it. Despite the casual setting, they include some lovely touches like heavy copper pitchers & glasses for water, sleek individual LED lights at each table, a few beautiful Indian-style hanging mosaic lamps from the ceiling, & fantastic background Bollywood music playing (for example, "Tere Naina" from My Name Is Khan). It's also always a great sign when you see local Indian folks eating here too. The staff is exceptionally pleasant & attentive, & it's fantastic that they offer dedicated, separate vegetarian & vegan menus alongside their traditional meat offerings. The food was fantastic across the board. The Dahi Puri was creamy, tangy, & crunchy, making for absolute perfect little bite-sized flavor bombs. The Paneer Tikka Tandoori was marinated beautifully with amazing depth of flavor, finished with a great char straight from the tandoor on the paneer, peppers, & onions, plus just the right touch of spice. Dipping it into the mint chutney swirled into yogurt sauce was delightful. The butter naan was to die for with its warm, amazingly buttery, perfectly baked texture. To top it off, the mango lassi was great & very tasty, even though it comes served in a plastic takeout cup. The food was so good that I ended up ordering more to go to share for lunch tomorrow! My only real complaint is wishing they weren't so far away. Overall, it's a fantastic spot if you're looking for authentic, delicious, flavorful Indian food & warm service over fancy decor.

    Coolest owner, delicious food! Stopped by for lunch during the week and had such a great…read moreexperience. Luckily we had the place to ourselves because the owner was so helpful with deciding what to have. We got the pani pori, gobi Manchurian cauliflower, vegetable samosas, garlic naan, chicken curry and kadai chicken curry. The pani pori comes with veggies inside and a delicious tamabrind sauce. The cauliflower dish was my favorite! It's in a spicy/sweet sauce and fried. You could eat it plain or with a side. The samosas and naan were also delicious. The naan was so fresh and the texture was perfect. The curries were flavored well and the portion size was large enough that it could serve two people. The atmosphere was at inde spice was great. I would totally go back!

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    Casual setting with booths & brick wallpaper.
    Casual setting with booths & brick wallpaper.
    Chicken Tikka Masala x2, Aloo Gobi Vegan, basmati rice and some Naan with olive oil
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    CURRY CLUB AT SĀGHAR

    CURRY CLUB AT SĀGHAR

    4.1
    (228 reviews)
    11.1 mi

    I have to say... I've been here twice now with my wife and it has been excellent both times…read more Everything is so fresh and delicious. They make excellent drinks here... try the fig martini. I'm not sure there's anything you can't enjoy at the Curry Club. Plus you get an excellent view of the harbor. Service is good, and they are all very nice. Check out this place! You'll like it!

    Listen, I am out of my wheel house at any Indian restaurant. Korean food? I'm a Seoul brother. But…read moreIndian cuisine? My son has something to celebrate so i said, lets meet for lunch. Anything you want. Ok dad, I'll place the order for Curry Club at SĀGHAR. You'll order for me? Dad, I got you. I walk inside to a large restaurant. There's a buffet and very large bar. The hostess greets me as I give her my name for the pick up order. I get home and my son is explaining the dish to me. Dad, first? Basket of Naan - Plain naan, onion kulcha, and garlic naan This is in a large bag, I'm told to rip a piece off the garlic naan. Next, I open my dish. The Chicken Tikka Masala. The C.T.M. is a dish of boneless chicken simmered in a creamy tomato gravy with a succulent flavor of fenugreek. Fenugreek?! I'm told to take a scoop of the Basmati Rice and put it on the side. So far, easy peasy! I'm a pro at Indian cuisine! Now, dip the Garlic Naan in your sauce, grab a piece of chicken and dig in. What in the sweet mother load did I just experience?! The sauce is so flavorful and the naan? Where have you been all my life?? We're talking, laughing and just enjoying our lunch. From the tasty different Naan to the deelish Chicken Tikka Masala, I'm a fan at this point. I still don't know what Fenugreek is but I think I like it. Fan!

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    Basket of Naan
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    Bombay Grill of Huntington

    Bombay Grill of Huntington

    4.6
    (42 reviews)
    11.9 mi

    Really good. Grabbed lunch here. Small seating area but quiet and pleasant dining experience…read more Service was friendly and swift. Overall great value. The food was fresh and hot. Nice flavor. I got the dal, as vegan. My friend got the butter chicken. We both were really happy. Will visit again and probably will add this restaurant to our takeout Rolodex.

    I should have taken pictures of our dinners because the food was delicious and we can't wait to go…read moreback!! Fair warning, this place is very small. But it was cozy and comfortable. I ordered Chicken Malai Tikka and my friend ordered Aloo Palak. The Aloo Palak, which is vegetarian. was prepared with spinach, potatoes, tomatoes, in a beautiful onion sauce cream and spices. It was deliciously flavorful and cooked perfectly. My Chicken Malai Tikka was so tender, juicy and deliciously flavorful. The chicken had been marinated in yogurt, spices, and cheese cream, then cooked in a clay oven.The flavor of the marinade permeated completely through each deliciious and succulent piece of the chicken. A large platter arrived with perfectly cooked rice to accompany our entrees. We also ordered the delicious Sesame Naan which arrived with two dipping sauces. The serving sizes were just right leaving us with enough left over for us to take home to enjoy the next day. A note: When we arrived, and during our dinner, we noticed quite a number of people coming in to pick up their to go orders which was an indication of how popular their food is. We concur and can't wait to go back to try some of their other dishes.

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    Bombay Grill of Huntington
    Bombay Grill of Huntington
    Bombay Grill of Huntington

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    The Clay Oven - indpak - Updated August 2026

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