Clay Oven

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4.7 rating over 2 reviews

15435 Jeffrey Rd
Irvine, CA
(949) 552-2851 View the Menu
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Description: Clay Oven is a Indian, Fine Dining, and Pakistani restaurant where most Menuism users came for a family meal, paid between $10 and $25, and tipped more than 18%.  Tags: , , and
   
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pbansal, the Owner, says:

A meal at The Clay Oven is destined to change the way guests think of Indian dining. Taking inspiration from the regional cuisines of India, The Clay Oven offers a selection of seafood, poultry, meats and vegetables. This jewel-like restaurant has a welcoming glow reflected by the soft contours of the walls, eclectic artwork, and candlelit tables. The delicious aromas wafting through the interior prepare diners for a “traditional modern” Indian dining experience. Owners Praveen and Geeta Bansal have been serving loyal guests for over 18 years, tickling their palates with dishes like Pumpkin Tamarind soup, Pomegranate Glazed Quail and Nilgiri Scallops. The menu is always evolving, changing with the seasons and comparable to cuisine offered at fine dining restaurants in Delhi, Bombay and Bangalore. The Clay Oven is a local favorite and, at the same time, a trendsetter for fine Indian dining in Southern California.

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  • 2 reviews
  • First reviewed by justin

October 18, 2007

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Good food, very friendly service!

We came here because we had a coupon in the Entertainment book so check yours if you’re looking to try it out. It’s a small restaurant in a pretty quiet plaza so it’s sort of easy to miss.

The owner was very friendly to us and made us feel very welcome in his restaurant. All the food was pretty good and they had a few interesting dishes that seemed somewhat fusion, like the baby back ribs.

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TANDOORI SMOKED BABYBACK RIBS

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I’ve never seen this at an Indian restaurant, but the combination is quite good. The meat was very soft and sauce nice and sweet with some spice.

CHEESE NAAN

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I’ve never had cheese naan so I had to try it. I think I’m a fan of normal naan though. The cheese is a nice novelty, but I like naan to just complement the food and not have much of a taste on its own.

ROSEMARY NAAN

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ROTI

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PALAK PANEER

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Not the best palek paneer I’ve had, but it hit the spot for spinach and cheese.

LAMB ACHARI

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The lamb was pretty tender and eggplant was tasty.

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May 3, 2009

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I have been going here since I was a kid....

I have been going here since I was a kid. Indian food is still my favorite kind of food, so I have been inclined to try any Indian or Pakistani restaurant I can find, and yet, none of them have measured up to this place. My favorite thing on the menu is the Murgh Makani. I can eat the whole thing to myself. As a fat girl, I highly recommend this place =)

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