Clay Oven Indian Cuisine & Catering Services

I tried to use a Groupon, but had some technical issues. It took about 20 minutes to get it resolved (not the restaurant’s fault). The guy at the counter was very patient and helped to find a solution.

Food: 5

Service: 5

As of early 2025, the food has been markedly less flavorful and of lower quality. Can no longer recommend.

Very authentic indian flavors. We ordered 2 vegetarian special lunch one with Dal and chana masala and other one with Chefs special and Paneer tikka masala. Evering tasted fresh and delicious. Chefs special was too good. Portion size is pretty generous. Garlic naan was perfectly cooked and crispy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Naan, Paneer Tikka Masala

Do not order delivery from here, they will waste your time and won't have your order ready.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Such a nice little hidden gem without breaking the wallet .
Nitin was so personable and welcoming host . Enjoyed my Saag paneer and hot sizzling Naan !!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stopped by for lunch. Great lunch menu with generous portions, includes soup and naan. Absolutely delicious! Prompt courteous service. Enjoyed dining outside. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place has some of the best Indian food I’ve had in America. The best goat curry I’ve probably had anywhere. Lovely if you sit outside as that is very pretty

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Surprised by the quality of the food at this unassuming cafe with outdoor shared space. Vegan options not marked but knowledgeable staff. Delicious chana masala, yellow dahl and veg samosas.

I had such a hard time using Groupon to pick up my food. I simply dont understand why I cant just show my coupon but had to go through a tedious process of showing it through the app which BTW my mother who had to pick it up didnt know what to do since she's older and I was working at the time had to do. It is just a hassle for people who aren't tech savvy. Like I don't understand it. Im not even going to rate the food because of how livid I am at the service

Service: 1

We were a party of 5. The food was delicious and pretty authentic. We ordered garlic naan, tandoori rotis, yellow dal, aloo gobhi and chicken tikka masala. However service was lacking.
The lady never mentioned that rice will come with our order so we ordered too many rotis. Also when the food came she didn't bring any bowls to eat with daal, curries until we asked for it and the serving spoons were missing too.
Overall a good place if you're doing a takeout.

This is very nice very very nice

Absolutely delicious food, the baingan bharta was exceptional. So far one of the best Indian restaurant in San Diego.

Serving excellent lunch special deals everyday. Very hearty authentic Indian food with good portions. You can dine in inside but why not eat outside at their patio area for a nice sunny San Diego lunch? They make fresh mango lasi in house, keep up the good work! Parking is limited so most likely you’ll have to look for street parking.
4.2/5 ⭐️

Vegetable Korma is 👌👌👌

I've had Much Better Tandoori Chicken. Chicken extremely hard, dry. I Would like to Ssy i Would Patronize Here again, it's Highly Unlikely