Clay Oven Indian Cuisine Menu

The cuisine at the Clay Oven is about transforming tradition and old techniques while retaining the flavor profile to make them relevant to the present times and lifestyle. For the past 35 years we have consistently attempted to modernize and add interest to our dishes keeping the Ayurvedic principles intact. Food progresses and changes over time in presentation, technique and tastes and we consistently attempt to move Indian cuisine forward into the present. Food and recipes from the 60’s and 70’s India are seen on restaurant menus worldwide, while the menus and plates of the present food culture in India are underrepresented, as is the evolution.

Eatery offers curries & regional Indian dishes, plus Thanksgiving tandoori turkeys. Based on 201 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $$

Clay Oven Indian Cuisine 92604

Address:
4250 Barranca Pkwy Suite L, Irvine, CA 92604

Phone: (949) 552-2851

Website: http://www.clayovenirvine.com/

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Main Menu
Tandoor-Roasted Avocado Tilden Ranch Reed avocado, Dukkah spice, with Sourdough Naan	$12.00
Goat Cheese Samosas Humboldt Fog, roasted peppers. 4 pieces	$16.00
Alu Tikki Potato patty, farm spinach, seasonal vegetables, 4 pieces	$9.00
Feta Naan Fresh naan filled with soft Feta cheese	$9.00
PEI Mussels Fresh PEI Mussels in a saffron broth with a punch of South Indian spices	$14.00
Merguez Naan Naan stuffed with spiced Merguez lamb	$10.00
Tandoori Bone Marrow House-pickled vegetables, with sourdough naan	$18.00
Turmeric Tandoori Chicken Jidori chicken grilled on the bone, all-natural marinade, spices	$16.00
Chicken Tikka Jidori chicken breast marinated with yogurt and fresh herbs	$21.00
Black Cobra Tandoori Chicken Jidori chicken grilled on the bone, Black Cobra chili marinade	$18.00
Tandoori Lamb Chops Succulent double chops	$38.00
Swordfish Tandoori Our famous swordfish brochettes, line-caught locally	$28.00
Tandoori Prawns Grilled, South-Indian-spiced Black Tiger prawns	$28.00
Tandoor Smoked Baby Back Ribs Mango-ginger glaze, finished to perfection in the Tandoor	$30.00
Wagyu Hanger Steak Marinated with yogurt and spices for 2 days, 16ish oz, mesquite grilled	$65.00
Antelope Chop Dry-aged Indian Nilgai double chop, yogurt and fenugreek marinade, mesquite grilled	$65.00
Tandoori Kurobuta Porkchop Tamarind glaze, mesquite grilled. 32oz-ish, medium rare	$45.00
Chicken Tikka Masala Jidori chicken breast simmered in our famous yogurt and tomato sauce	$21.00
Kashmiri Chicken Praveen’s favorite curry, with hints of fennel and cardamom	$21.00
Chicken Vindaloo Stewed chicken breast and potatoes in a spicy habanero sauce	$22.00
Coastal Chicken Curry A southern-inspired curry with coconut and a low-key spice	$23.00
Chicken Tagine A Moroccan-style dish with homegrown preserved Meyer lemons and olives	$28.00
Lamb Roganjosh Lean lamb cooked in a hearty sauce	$24.00
Lamb Vindaloo Lean lamb and potatoes in a spicy habanero sauce	$25.00
Lamb Saag Lean lamb, hearty spinach sauce	$26.00
Figged Up Lamb Saag Lean lamb in a homemade yogurt curry with fresh-picked Mission and Calimyrna figs	$26.00
Handi Lamb New Zealand lamb shank, slow-braised for 9 hours, finished in a curry with bell peppers and onions	$36.00
Favourite Goat Curry Stewed goat curry, family recipe	$26.00
Bison Tagine Stewed in a yogurt-based curry with Barhi dates and figs	$28.00
Habanero Pork Vindaloo Pork tenderloin and potatoes in a spicy habanero sauce	$24.00
Rabbit Curry Rabbit, Vadouvan-spiced, red wine curry	$26.00
Duck Vindaloo Mary’s duck breast stewed in a curry with homegrown Scotch Bonnet and Aji Limon peppers	$28.00
Kerala Shrimp Black Tiger shrimp in a delectable mango-coconut sauce	$26.00
Pondicherry Fish Curry Wild-caught Chilean Sea Bass in a tomato, coconut, and herb curry	$28.00
Paneer Anardana Our homemade cheese simmered in a pomegranate-spiced masala	$18.00
Paneer Tikka Masala Our homemade cheese simmered in a sauce of tomatoes, yogurt, and spices	$18.00
Saag Paneer Spinach with Indian cheese	$18.00
Saag Alu Spinach, potatoes	$15.00
Squash Masala Neighborhood butternut squash, Chef’s secret spice mix (we truly don’t know, it’s a secret)	$16.00
Choti Gobhi Brussels sprouts, tomato masala	$16.00
Alu Gobhi Cauliflower and potatoes with Indian spices	$16.00
Jeera Alu Potatoes stir-fried with cumin	$12.00
Baigan Bhartha Minced roasted eggplant, onions, tomatoes	$16.00
Martabaan Chole Piquant chili-spiced chickpeas, potatoes	$15.00
Gobhi Matar Cauliflower and farm green peas, Indian spices	$16.00
Not Black Daal Lentils of the day, slow cooked, mild spices	$12.00
Bhindi Masala Fresh okra sautéed with onions, tomatoes and spices	$18.00
Cumin Rice Aromatic basmati rice	$3.00
Vegetable Pulao Basmati rice tossed with vegetables	$18.00
Quinoa Fluffy quinoa	$5.00
Brown Rice Brown basmati rice, cumin	$5.00
Naan Freshly baked in our Tandoor oven	$3.00
Garlic Naan With fresh garlic	$4.00
Rosemary Naan With fresh rosemary	$4.00
Basil Garlic Naan With fresh basil and garlic	$5.00
Sourdough Naan Leavened bread brushed with Ghee, sea salt	$4.00
Cheese Naan Stuffed with mozzarella cheese	$8.00
Roti Unleavened multigrain bread	$3.00
Missi Roti Gram flour bread brushed with Ghee	$5.00
Papadum Crisp lentil wafers	$3.00
Raita Homemade spiced yogurt	$4.00
Tikka Masala Sauce Clay Oven’s Tikka Masala sauce	$10.00
Infamous Hot Sauce Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, Carolina Reaper, Ghost Pepper, etc., etc.	$3.00
Kachumber Salad Onions, tomatoes, Figaro cucumbers, cilantro, lemon juice, Serrano chili, spices	$5.00
Large Mint Chutney 8oz Made fresh every day. It goes on everything. There’s no wrong way to use it	$10.00
Gulab Jamun Cheese dumplings, cardamom-honey syrup	$7.00
Kheer Indian rice pudding	$5.00
Chicken Tikka Masala Jidori chicken breast simmered in our famous yogurt and tomato sauce
Tandoori Chicken Jidori chicken grilled on the bone, all-natural marinade, spices
Saag Alu Spinach, potatoes
Gobhi Matar Cauliflower and farm green peas, Indian spices
Chicken Tikka Masala Jidori chicken breast simmered in our famous yogurt and tomato sauce
Kashmiri Chicken Praveen’s favorite curry, with hints of fennel and cardamom
Chicken Vindaloo Stewed chicken breast and potatoes in a spicy habanero sauce
Lamb Roganjosh Lean lamb cooked in a hearty sauce
Lamb Vindaloo Lean lamb and potatoes in a spicy habanero sauce
Tandoori Chicken Jidori chicken grilled on the bone, all-natural marinade, spices
Black Cobra Tandoori Chicken Jidori chicken grilled on the bone, Black Cobra chili marinade
Chicken Tikka Jidori chicken breast marinated with yogurt and fresh herbs
Swordfish Tandoori Our famous swordfish brochettes, line-caught locally
Saag Alu Spinach, potatoes
Gobhi Matar Cauliflower and farm green peas, Indian spices
Squash Masala Neighborhood butternut squash, Chef’s secret spice mix (we truly don’t know, it’s a secret)
Alu Gobhi Cauliflower and potatoes with Indian spices
Not Black Daal Lentils of the day, slow cooked, mild spices
Chicken Tikka Masala Jidori chicken breast simmered in our famous yogurt and tomato sauce
Kashmiri Chicken Praveen’s favorite curry, with hints of fennel and cardamom
Chicken Vindaloo Stewed chicken breast and potatoes in a spicy habanero sauce
Lamb Roganjosh Lean lamb cooked in a hearty sauce
Lamb Vindaloo Lean lamb and potatoes in a spicy habanero sauce
Favourite Goat Curry Stewed goat curry, family recipe
Habanero Pork Vindaloo Pork tenderloin and potatoes in a spicy habanero sauce
Kerala Shrimp Black Tiger shrimp in a delectable mango-coconut sauce
Tandoori Chicken Jidori chicken grilled on the bone, all-natural marinade, spices
Black Cobra Tandoori Chicken Jidori chicken grilled on the bone, Black Cobra chili marinade
Chicken Tikka Jidori chicken breast marinated with yogurt and fresh herbs
Swordfish Tandoori Our famous swordfish brochettes, line-caught locally
Tandoori Lamb Chops Succulent double chops
Tandoori Prawns Grilled, South-Indian-spiced Black Tiger prawns
Tandoor Smoked Baby Back Ribs Mango-ginger glaze, finished to perfection in the Tandoor
Saag Paneer Spinach with Indian cheese
Choti Gobhi Brussels sprouts, tomato masala
Baigan Bhartha Minced roasted eggplant, onions, tomatoes
Gobhi Matar Cauliflower and farm green peas, Indian spices
Squash Masala Neighborhood butternut squash, Chef’s secret spice mix (we truly don’t know, it’s a secret)
Alu Gobhi Cauliflower and potatoes with Indian spices
Not Black Daal Lentils of the day, slow cooked, mild spices
Saag Alu Spinach, potatoes
Gobhi Matar Cauliflower and farm green peas, Indian spices
Pumpkin Masala Neighborhood farm pumpkin, Winter spice mix
Not Black Daal Lentils of the day, slow cooked, mild spices
Cumin Rice Aromatic basmati rice
Mango Lassi	$5.00
Masala Chai	$5.00
1lb Organic Ap Flour Unbleached	$3.00
1lb Long Grain Basmati Rice	$3.00
1lb Yeast	$8.00
Wine List
Riesling, Chateau Montelena Potter Valley, Mendocino, California \| 2016	$14.00
Soave, Pieropan Veneto, Italy \| 2017	$11.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Babich “Black Label” Marlborough, New Zealand \| 2017	$12.00
Sancerre, Robert Cantin “Les Pierblancs” Sancerre, Loire Valley, France \| 2016	$15.00
Grüner Veltliner, Leth “Steinagrund” Wagram, Austria \| 2017	$11.00
Semillon, Little Frances “Luchsinger Vineyard” Lake County, California \| 2014	$12.00
Chardonnay, Lúuma Sonoma Coast, California \| 2017	$12.00
Chardonnay, Scribe Carneros, Sonoma, California \| 2015	$14.00
Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine Michel Caillot Bourgogne, Burgundy, France \| 2011	$12.00
Côte De Beaune, Louis Latour Clos Saint-Désiré Beaune, Burgundy, France \| 2010	$60.00
Pinot Gris, Antiquum Farm “Daisy” Willamette Valley, Oregon \| 2017	$12.00
Rosé, Poe Oakville, Napa Valley, California \| 2018	$12.00
Pinot Noir, Johan Vineyards “Farmlands” Willamette Valley, Oregon \| 2017	$12.00
Pinot Noir, Land Of Saints Central Coast, California \| 2017	$14.00
Pinot Noir, Pence Ranch Santa Rita Hills, Central Coast, California \| 2016	$60.00
Pinot Noir, Barnett Vineyards “Tina Marie” Russian River Valley, California \| 2017	$100.00
Grenache, Poco Á Poco Mendocino, California \| 2015	$12.00
Carignane, Folk Machine “Parts & Labor” Mendocino, California \| 2017	$10.00
Merlot, Trefethen Oak knoll, Napa valley, California \| 2015	$12.00
Zinfandel, Camp Sonoma Valley, California \| 2017	$11.00
Malbec, Colomé Calchaquí Valley, Salta, Argentina \| 2014	$15.00
Red Blend, Westwood Estate “Legend” Sonoma Valley, California \| 2015	$60.00
Bordeaux, Château Recougne Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux, France \| 2012	$32.00
Côtes-Du-Rhône, Domaine De Cristia Côtes-du-Rhône, Rhône Valley, France \| 2017	$40.00
Red Blend “V3”, Baehner Fournier Estate Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California \| 2011	$50.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Ultraviolet Oakville, Napa Valley, California \| 2016	$10.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Hobo Wine CO Alexander Valley, California \| 2016	$14.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis M. Martini Alexander Valley, California \| 2015	$70.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Mondavi Estate “Emblem” Napa Valley, California \| 2014	$76.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Trefethen Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, California \| 2014	$100.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Nickel & Nickel “Branding Iron” Oakville, Napa Valley, California \| 2015	$140.00
Brut Prestige, Mumm Napa (187ml) Napa, California	$12.00
Cava, Juve Y Camps Reserva De La Familia Gran Reserva Catalonia, Spain	$50.00
Champagne, Bruno Paillard Cuvee NV Reims, France	$100.00
English Cider, Aspall “Dry” (330ml) Suffolk, England \| ABV 6.8% \| Apple, earthiness, funky	$9.00
Sidra, Begiris (375ml) Zaragoza, Spain \| ABV 6.0% \| Rustic, dryish, slightly tart, natural	$8.00
Tawny Reserve Ruby Porto, Croft Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal	$5.00
Royal Tokaji “5 Puttonyos Aszú” Tokaj, Hungary \| 2013	$12.00
Late Harvest Semillon, Dolce Napa Valley, California \| 2011	$16.00
Rioja, Marqués De Riscal Elciego, Rioja, Spain \| 2004	$100.00
Malbec, Colomé “Reserva” Calchaquí Valley, Salta, Argentina \| 2009	$120.00
Chardonnay, Nickel & Nickel “Stiling” Oakville, Napa Valley, California \| 2015	$100.00
Lambic (Belgian Gueze), 3 Fonteinen “Armand & Gaston” Beersel, Belgium \| ABV 5.2% \| One of the world’s best lambics	$60.00
San Pellegrino Sparkling	$3.00
Still Water	$4.00
Iced Tea Unsweetened	$2.00
Soda Coke / Diet Coke / Sprite	$2.00
Ginger-Lemon Drink (Homemade)	$4.00
Pomegranate Lemonade (Homemade)	$4.00
Tea (Black Or Green)	$3.00
Chai Black tea, spices, ginger, milk, sugar, as is	$3.00
Lassi (Sweet Or Salted) A refreshing homemade yogurt drink	$3.00
Fruit Lassi With seasonal fruit	$4.00
Sour (Gose), Off Color Brewing “Troublesome” \| 4.3% ABV Chicago, IL \| IBU 10 \| Hazy gold, wheatish, light sea salt, lemony tartness, refreshing	$8.00
White Ale (Witbier), Kiuchi Brewery “Hitachino Nest” \| 5.5% ABV Ibarki, Japan \| IBU 13 \| Citrus, wheat, coriander, ginger	$10.00
Lager (Indian), Flying Horse \| 4.7% ABV Bangalore, India \| IBU 18 \| Crisp, peppery, grassy	$10.00
Lager (Indian), Taj Mahal \| 4.5% ABV Bangalore, India \| IBU 20 \| Light, green apple, grain	$10.00
Hefewizen (German), Schneider Weisse “Tap 4 Organic” \| 6.2% ABV Kelheim, Germany \| IBU 20 \| Lightly toasted wheat, banana, medium body, semi-dry	$12.00
Lager (Kellerbier), Grevensteiner “Naturtrübes Landbier” \| 5.2% ABV Meschede, Germany \| IBU 23 \| Malty smooth, floral honey, toasted almond, crisp finish	$10.00
Brown (American Imperial), Hideji “Kuri Kuro” \| 9.0% ABV Miyazaki, Japan \| IBU 25 \| Chestnut, chocolate, espresso, woody, herbal, warming	$14.00
Pale Ale (English Bitter), Timothy Taylor “Landlord” \| 4.1% ABV Keighley, England \| IBU 35 \| Dry upfront, malty light middle, woody, floral bitter end	$12.00
Lager (Dortmunder-Style), Barley Forge “Grandpa Tractor” \| 4.8% ABV Costa Mesa, CA \| IBU 35 \| Brisk, mild hop bitterness, pilsner malt, drop of honey, a favorite	$5.00
Pilsner (Czech Style), Heater Allen “Pils” \| 5.0% ABV McMinnville, OR \| IBU 38 \| Malt driven, clean flavor, light zest, bittersweet finish	$12.00
Lager (Pale), Green’s \| 4.1% ABV Lochristi, Belgium \| IBU 39 \| Pineapple, dry-hopped, high carbonation, grassy	$10.00
Tripel (Belgian), Brouwerij De Ranke “Guldenberg” \| 8.5% ABV Wevelgem, Belgium \| IBU 40 \| Pear, apricot, hop nibble, slight spice, crisp yet smooth	$9.00
Blonde Ale (Belgian), The Lost Abbey “Devotion” \| 6.0% ABV San Marcos, CA \| IBU 40 \| Soft nose, mild yeasty spice, honey, medium finish	$6.00
Amber Ale (American), North Coast “Red Seal” \| 5.5% ABV Fort Bragg, CA \| IBU 42 \| Earthy, candied orange, toasted caramel, crisp	$5.00
Pale Ale (American), Kern River Brewing “River Buddy” \| 5.6% ABV Kernville, CA \| IBU 56 \| Big tropical aromas, grassy earthiness, great balance, refreshing	$6.00
Amber Ale (American), Smog City “Sabre-Toothed Squirrel” \| 7.0% ABV Torrance, CA \| IBU 68 \| Bright citrus, pine, caramel, honey, toasted malt	$7.00
Stout (Imperial), Brasserie Dieu Du Ciel! “Peche Mortel” \| 9.5% ABV Quebec, Canada \| IBU 76 \| Rich, dark roast, dark chocolate, dark coffee, dark	$14.00
IPA (American), Noble Ale Works “Big Whig IPA” \| 6.8% ABV Anaheim, CA \| IBU 77 \| Well-rounded, tangerine, honey, lingering resin, delicious	$10.00
IPA (Imperial), Evil Twin “Molotov Lite” \| 8.5% ABV Brooklyn, NY \| IBU 90 \| Deeply bitter, tropical tint, dry fruity lingering finish, solid	$8.00
IPA (Hazy Imperial), Omnipollo “Fatamorgana” \| 8.0% ABV Stockholm, Sweden \| IBU 100 \| Big orange haze, soft tropical fruits, lime bitter finish, wow	$12.00
Non-Alcoholic (Pilsner), Bitburger “Drive” \| 0.0% ABV Bitburg, Germany \| Crisp, chestnut, peppery	$6.00

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lissy donovan

Consistently the some of best quality food I have found in orange county. Lovely, kind people. Delightfully delicious meals. Creative cooking with lots of love in it. Fantastic. Can’t recommend highly enough.

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Manny Kiesser

I’m a word: magnificent. Everything on the menu has depth and complexity without being over seasoned. A great value as we always get a second or even third meal from an order. This isn’t quick service fare, but in the end is top notch unique quality dining at quick service rates. Holds its flavor and easily served at home. The weekly at home delivery menus are a delight, but standing any day menu is also amazing. I’m not being sappy when I say that love is a base ingredient in every dish. Try it you’ll know what I mean.

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Lauren Maxwell

Clay oven is hands down the best Indian food in Irvine. The owners and staff are incredibly kind. When I don’t know what to order l, they just take over and deliver a wonderful meal. I’ve never had a bad experience here and go out of my way to order from them when we have guests because they always love it. 10/10 a must try!!

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Mike West

Clay Oven is by far the best Indian food our family has ever had. Nothing comes close to their quality and taste. Our favorite is the Chicken Tikka Masala. We’ve been dining here for years. Super friendly!

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Sebastiaan van Doornspeek

Clay Oven has been my go-to for Indian cuisine for years, and so far they have never disappointed. Besides the tried-and-true dishes that everyone knows and loves they also always have specialty dishes on their menu, with some very interesting and hard-to-find options from time to time. Just look at their menu to see what they offer.

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Patrick Boulard

We loved the in-person dining experience for years, and post-COVID take-out/delivery is just as exceptional. This is the real thing. Family owned, amazing dishes and the flavors are spot on every time.

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Robert Wascher

Delicious custom Indian cuisine combined with exceptional service. The biggest challenge is trying to decide what to order, short of ordering everything on the menu. Every dish was exquisite!

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Cheryl Wilen

Always a delight to order from Clay Oven and pick it up. Not only is the food great (both the vegetarian and meat types), I really enjoy having a conversation with the owner/chef/bartender.

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Mike Schoenbachler

Excellent! The mint chutney, scorpion sauce, chicken tikka masala, I could have any day of the week. Truly deep flavors. Very friendly people. I wish the black cobra chicken would come back.

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Elizabeth Smith

Treat yourself to an amazing meal from the nicest people on the planet. We have been going to Clay Oven for many years and have celebrated many major family events in their restaurant. When the pandemic hit, they regrouped and reconfigured, but never lost a beat in terms of quality, flavor and personal service. If you have not had the opportunity to enjoy Clay Oven’s delicious food–we highly recommend you try it soon! Be sure to include an extra order of our family favorite–sour dough naan. You will be so happy you did!

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