Branch of a modern-style Indian chain known for its tandoori dishes & lunch buffet. Based on 380 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
78 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Phone: (650) 342-9194
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–10:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10:30 PM |
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Reviews
Courtney Lockridge
Was visiting San Francisco for work and I found this little gem walking down the street in downtown San Mateo. You can smell the spices from outside. It was so tasty, I took my leftovers with me on the plane.
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Leanne M. Baxter
Just the very best! This is the best Indian Restaurants, I can eat here as they don’t use MSG. I’ve had others in other cities and my legs ache and that is a heads up that that particular restaurant is using MSG.
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Edward Katzin
Clay Oven Cuisine of India in San Mateo is a fantastic restaurant that offers excellent service, delicious and savory food, and a cozy ambiance that is perfect for both date nights and business meetings. The owner is incredibly attentive and the cook is able to accommodate a wide range of spice levels, from very mild to extremely spicy. The quality of the meat, chicken, and all ingredients is top-notch and the restaurant is always kept clean. Located in a shopping area, the restaurant also plays great Indian music, making for a well-rounded and enjoyable experience. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for delicious Indian cuisine, with an emphasis on the preparation, ambiance, quality of service, flavor and serving size, all of which are the best and perfect.
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Rajesh Prabhu
I stopped by this restaurant during my business trip. Tried their biryani and lamb curry. I have to admit, the worst Indian restaurant food I have ever had. The lamb curry had everything in it except salt and whatever it supposed to have. The curry was bitter (who puts fried onion on top of Indian curry omg) and I forced to eat the meat alone and threw the curry. Likewise, biryani had nuts and everything except biryani taste. Totally won’t recommend this place. I believe the chef puts in everything that’s nearby his hand while cooking but totally forgets the salt and real spices
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Mizan Rahman
Good was absolutely delicious – we tried several items and most are great. I am glad that my food connoisseur family walked out happy!!
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Claudia Ramirez
Best Indian food!!!!
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C L
The lovely young gentleman host/server is so pleasant and kind. Really appreciate his gentle & attentive service any time I see him there.
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V. Kumar
Today around 6 pm ordered vegetable pakoras for dine in, which were black and burnt, which I had to sadly discard. Punjabi chai on the menu card said $2, but my bill for 2 chais was 9.95. Very bad experience!
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Neil Swanson
I had the Tandoori Chicken from the clay oven roasted section. Amazing prices all over the menu, huge plus. Chicken was tender (assuming that’s from the yogurt marination), healthy amount of spice though not very spicy and the veggies were awesome! You don’t taste the yogurt so don’t let that scare you from trying this flavorful dish.
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Ariel Jensen
Made a delivery order for 2 online. Order included: Papadum, Nan, Raita, Paneer Makhni, Mattar Paneer, Vegetable Pakora, Rice Pilav. Food delivery was top notch—delivered early & still warm. Flavors were complex, creamy, savory, & delicious. There was plenty of food for 2 people, with enough for leftovers. My only complaint is about the Vegetable Pakora—the texture was tough enough that I feared chipping a tooth just taking a bite! The flavor was so good, but man, it was hard to chew. Overall, a great experience & I would definitely order from Clay Oven again.
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