Clay Oven Cuisine of India

78 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo
(650) 342-9194

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Jorge Juliao

I have eaten at this restaurant for years since 1995. I worked close by so I would go for their lunch buffet at least twice a week. I love Indian food. I have tried many Indian restaurants over the years and this is my favorite, top notch! I have tried most items in their menu a la carte as well when I’ve been there for dinner. Yesterday I visited again since I moved out of the Bay Area and their bengan bharta continues to be my very favorite of all restaurants I’ve tried over the years. The ambiance is great, the music fabulous and the owners are very friendly and helpful. They had another location in Livermore which sadly was closed. It was equally good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dhawal Verma

Great food , great service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Karen Chow

The food is amazing here, but I can only speak for a la carte (not buffet). I have been coming here for years for dinner and takeout and they have the best curries and bengan bhartha. Whole spices, some juicy lamb and chicken; delish!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

ALO

he charged 4$ more then he kicked me out because they were closeing in 10 min i was with sister very rude service and I’m pretty sure that was the owner 🤦‍♂️ i see why the restaurant is empty

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Kevin McCloskey

this place is a gem, the food is so good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kim

The lunchtime buffet was good. There was a nice variety of offerings, which would satisfy meat eaters as well as vegetarians. Someone brought to our table freshly prepared naan. We will definitely come back to this restaurant.

M A

The worst Indian food I’ve ever had. The food was weirdly salty. None of the flavors worked together. Trust the reviews calling the food pathetic.

Ruchika Gupta

Malai Kofta(2/5): the koftas are extremely dense and hard to eat.
Paneer Makhni(4/5): Ok flavor. Large portion.

The gravy is the same across the different entrees but the portion sizes are good

Vikhyat Gupta (Vick)

Great food great people. The owner is humble and kind, and they are very generous with their portions of food and everything on the menu taste delicious.

Greg Finkelstein

Great food, kind people. I've been coming here for 20 years, and they have consistently done a great job.

Live Large

The buffet food was fresh lot of vegetarian options except for the BBQ tandori chicken it smelled odd. The owner tries his best to give good service but his expressions feel forced . The place is clean and spacious.

Andrew Chan

My wife has eaten here often after her shift ends. Its quality food that is hot and good!!!

The price is a bit too competitive for the food but given the area and quality of food it is worth it i think. This is the only place open until 11 PM and I think that alone deserves 5.0 star !!!

Thanks for the quality dining and watching the warriors game!!

Jahblessie Richards

This was a such good place turned into bad their chicken tikka masala was really good, but they keep changing their standards recently got the order again from them, but they raise their prices badly, And food doesn’t even taste the same anymore Will not order again or my friends.

Giovanna Corral

Atmosphere, service, food, is spectacular!

Shauntae English

Came here for their lunch buffet with a friend and it was AMAZING! The food was delicious, service was amazing, and the price was more than reasonable! Definitely coming back

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