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Clay Oven

(949) 552-2851
  • 15435 Jeffrey Rd Ste 116, Irvine, CA 92618
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  • Indian
  • $$$$$
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  • Menu
  • Family Meals
    Serves up to 4 people
  • Starters
    • Alu Tikki $11

      Potato patty, farm spinach. 4 pcs.

    • Tandoor-Roasted Avocado $14

      Tilden Ranch Haas avocado, Dukkah spice, with Sourdough Naan

    • Feta Naan $11

      Fresh naan filled with soft feta cheese.

    • Merguez Naan $12

      Naan stuffed with spiced Merguez lamb.

    • Tandoori Wagyu Bone Marrow $20

      With sourdough naan.

    • Lamb Koftas $14

      Tomato masala with rosemary naan.

    • Goat Cheese Samosas $20

      Humboldt Fog, roasted peppers. 4 pieces.

  • From the Tandoor
    Entrees do not come with rice.
  • Curries
    Entrees do not come with rice. Unfortunately our restaurant does not provide silverware or utensils.
    • Chicken Tikka Masala $24

      Chicken simmered in a yogurt and tomato sauce.

    • Kashmiri Chicken $24

      Curry with hints of fennel and cardamom.

    • Chicken Tagine $30

      A Moroccan-style dish with homegrown preserved Meyer lemons and olives

    • Habanero Chicken Vindaloo $25

      Stewed Jidori chicken breast in a spicy habanero sauce.

    • Lamb Roganjosh $27

      Lean lamb cooked in a hearty sauce.

    • Lamb Saag $29

      Lean lamb, hearty spinach sauce

    • Habanero Lamb Vindaloo $27

      Lean lamb in a spicy habanero sauce.

    • Handi Lamb $38

      New Zealand lamb shank, slow-braised for 9 hours, finished in a curry with bell peppers and onions

    • Favorite Goat Curry $29

      Stewed goat curry.

    • Bison Tagine $32

      A Moroccan-style dish cooked in a tapered clay pot. Stewed in a yogurt-based curry with Barhi dates

    • Duck Vindaloo $32

      Mary's duck breast stewed in a curry with potatoes and homegrown Scotch Bonnet and Aji Limon peppers

    • Habanero Pork Vindaloo $27

      Pork tenderloin in a spicy habanero sauce.

    • Rabbit Curry $30

      Rabbit, Vadouvan-spice and red wine curry.

    • Kerala Shrimp $30

      Shrimp in a delectable mango and coconut sauce.

    • Pondicherry Fish Curry $34

      Wild-caught Chilean sea bass in a tomato, coconut and herb curry.

  • Vegetables
    Entrees do not come with rice.
    • Paneer Tikka Masala $20

      Indian cheese simmered in our famous yogurt and tomato sauce.

    • Paneer Anardana $20

      Indian cheese, pomegranate spiced masala

    • Saag Paneer $20

      Spinach with Indian cheese

    • Saag Alu $17

      Spinach and potatoes.

    • Squash Masala $18

      Neighborhood butternut squash, Chef's secretspice mix (we truly don't know, it's a secret)

    • Choti Gobhi $18

      Brussels sprouts and tomato masala.

    • Jeera Alu $14

      Potatoes and cumin.

    • Baigan Bhartha $18

      Minced roasted eggplant, onions and tomatoes.

    • Gobhi Matar $18

      Cauliflower, farm green peas and Indian spices.

    • Martabaan Chole $17

      Piquant chili-spiced chickpeas and potatoes.

    • Not Black Daal $14

      Lentils of the day, slow cooked with mild spices.

    • Bhindi Masala $20

      Fresh sauteed okra, onions, tomatoes and spices.

    • Alu Gobhi $18

      Cauliflower and potatoes with Indian spices.

  • Rice
    • Cumin Rice $5

      Aromatic basmati rice.

    • Vegetable Pulao $20

      Basmati rice tossed with vegetables.

    • Quinoa $6

      Fluffy quinoa.

    • Brown Rice $6

      Brown basmati rice and cumin.

  • Breads
    • Naan $4

      Leavened bread freshly baked in our tandoor oven.

    • Garlic Naan $5

      Leavened bread with fresh garlic.

    • Rosemary Naan $5

      Leavened bread with fresh rosemary.

    • Basil Garlic Naan $6

      Leavened bread with fresh basil and garlic.

    • Sourdough Naan $5

      Brushed with Ghee and sea salt.

    • Cheese Naan $10

      Stuffed with mozzarella cheese.

    • Roti $4

      Unleavened multigrain bread.

    • Haldi Roti $4

      Unleavened multigrain bread and turmeric.

    • Missi Roti $5

      Gram flour bread brushed with ghee. Gluten free.

  • Sides
    • Papadum $4

      Crisp lentil wafers.

    • Raita $5

      Homemade yogurt with seasonal flavors.

    • Tikka Masala Sauce $12

      Clay Oven's tikka masala sauce.

    • Seasonal Fruit Chutney $6

      Made with seasonal fruits and spices.

    • Clay Oven's Infamous Hot Sauce $4

      Trinidad moruga scorpion, Carolina reaper and ghost pepper.

  • Desserts
    • Kulfi $7

      Ice cream with cardamom, pistachios and saffron.

    • Gulab Jamun $9

      Cheese dumplings and cardamom-honey syrup.

    • Mango Creme Brulee $9

    • Chocolate Pot de Creme $9

      Fleur de sel and ginger.

    • Kheer $6

      Indian Rice Pudding

  • Drinks
    • Mango Lassi $6

      Plain homemade yogurt, mango, love. 12oz.

    • Masala Chai $6

      Whole milk, black Assam tea, sugar, spices. Chilled, but can be heated. 12oz.

  • Pantry
    • 1lb Long Grain Basmati Rice $4

    • 1lb Organic AP Flour Unbleached $4

  • Beer
    We have a lot of beer.
    • LA Glove West Coast IPA - Monkish - 16 oz $14

      West Coast IPA with loads of Mosaic and Citra.

    • ESB Extra Special Bitter DIPA - Monkish and Cellarmaker - 16 oz $16

      Torrance, CA | IBU 80ish, Collaboration with Cellarmaker Brewing. Double dry hopped (DDH) Double IPA with Nelson sauvin, strata, and Galaxy.

    • TDH Juice Lee Pale Ale - Monkish and Cellarmaker - 16oz $14

      Torrance, CA | IBU 60ish | Collaboration with Cellarmaker Brewing. Triple Dry Hopped (TDH) Pale Ale saturated with Nelson Sauvin, Citra, and Motueka.

    • Bomb Atomically DIPA - Monkish - 16oz $16

      Torrance, CA | IBU 80ish | Double Dry Hopped (DDH) Double IPA w/ Mosaic, Citra, & Galaxy. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Isolation Oscillation DIPA - Monkish - 16oz $16

      Torrance, CA | IBU 80ish | Double Dry Hopped (DDH) Double IPA brewed with pilsner malt and oats with Citra, Incognito Citra, and Nelson Sauvin

    • Taj Mahal Indian Lager 22oz $10

      Bangalore, India | IBU 20 | Light, green apple, grain. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Flying Horse Indian Lager 22oz $10

      Bangalore, India | IBU 18 | Crisp, peppery, grassy. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Goses are Red Gose - Bruery Terreux - 16oz $7

      Anaheim, CA | IBU 15ish | Funky, crisp, tart-ish, light spice, softly sweet, oak. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Hitachino Nest White Ale 12oz $8

      Ibarki, Japan | IBU 13 | Citrus, wheat, coriander, ginger. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Tap 4 Organic Hefeweizen - Schneider Weisse - 16oz $7

      Kelheim, Germany | IBU 20 | Lightly toasted wheat, banana, medium body, semi-dry. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Nose Candy IPA - Noble Ale Works - 12oz $4

      Anaheim, CA | IBU 15 | Aromatic, lightly tropical, easy bitterness, moderate carbonation. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Naturtrübes Landbier Kellerbier - Grevensteiner - 16oz $5

      Malty smooth, floral honey, toasted almond, crisp finish. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • St. Bretta Saison - Crooked Stave - 12oz $4

      Hood River, OR | IBU 25 | Lightly tart, citrus, spicy brightness, yeasty haze. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Kuri Kuro Brown Nut Ale - Hideji - 12 oz $6

      Miyazaki, Japan, IBU 25. Chestnut, chocolate, espresso, woody, herbal, warming. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Popfuji Unfiltered Pilsner - Brouwerij West - 16oz $7

      San Pedro, CA | IBU 20ish | Lightly floral, bready, hint of citrus, we drink one a day. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Guldenberg Belgian Tripel - Brouwerij De Ranke - 12oz $6

      Wevelgem, Belgium | IBU 40 | Pear, apricot, hop nibble, slight spice, crisp yet smooth. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Devotion Belgian Pale Ale - The Lost Abbey - 12oz $3

      San Marcos, CA | IBU 40 | Soft nose, mild yeasty spice, honey, medium finish. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Disco Ninja Hazy IPA - Revision Brewing - 16oz $4

      Sparks, NV | IBU 40 | Pineapple, peach, citrus, mild bitterness, off dry. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Red Seal Amber Ale - North Coast Brewing - 12oz $3

      Earthy, candied orange, toasted caramel, crisp. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Day Job Pale Ale - Three Weavers - 12oz $3

      Inglewood, CA | IBU 56ish | Big tropical aromas, grassy earthiness, great balance, refreshing. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Sabre-Toothed Squirrel Amber Ale - Smog City - 12oz $3

      Torrance, CA | IBU 68 | Bright citrus, pine, caramel, honey, toasted malt. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Big Whig IPA - Noble Ale Works - 12oz $3

      Anaheim, CA | IBU 77 | Well-rounded, tangerine, honey, lingering resin, delicious. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Tongue Tickles Double IPA - Noble Ale Works - 16oz $6

      Anaheim, CA | IBU 80ish | Stone fruit, bright citrus, pineapple, cantaloupe, zesty. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Fatamorgana Hazy IIPA - Omnipollo - 16oz $5

      Stockholm, Sweden | IBU 100 | Big orange haze, soft tropical fruits, lime bitter finish, wow . Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Green's Gluten-Free Lager - 16oz $2

      Lochristi, Belgium | IBU 39 | Pineapple, dry-hopped, high carbonation, grassy

  • White Wine
    Curated by our certified sommelier praveen bansal, CMS. 750 ml. Must be 21 to purchase.
    • Riesling, Leeuwin Estate $20

      Margaret River, Australia | 2017. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Soave, Zonin $20

      Veneto, Italy | 2018. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Sancerre, Domaine Reverdy Ducroux $30

      Sancerre, Loire Valley, France | 2016. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Grüner Veltliner, Laurenz V $20

      Kamptal, Austria | 2018. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Semillon, Torbreck $20

      Barossa Valley, Australia | 2017. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Chardonnay, DeMorgenzon $20

      Stellenbosch, South Africa | 2017. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Chardonnay, Scribe $30

      Carneros, Sonoma, California | 2015. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Chenin Blanc, Domaine Saint Nicolas $20

      Fiefs Vendéens, Loire Valley, France | 2013. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Pinot Gris, Rabble $20

      Santa Maria Valley, California | 2018. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Rosé, Poe $20

      Oakville, Napa Valley, California | 2018. Must be 21 to purchase.

  • Red Wine
    Curated by our certified sommelier praveen bansal, CMS. 750 ml. Must be 21 to purchase.
    • Pinot Noir, Parker Station $20

      Central Coast, California, 2018. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Pinot Noir, Cambiata $25

      Santa Lucia Highlands, California | 2017. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Pinot Noir, Barnett "Tina Marie" $70

      Russian River Valley, California | 2017. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • GSM, Robert Oatley $20

      McLaren Vale, Australia | 2016. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Merlot, Trefethen $25

      Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, California | 2016. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Zinfandel, Dry Creek $20

      Sonoma Valley, California | 2018. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Malbec, Colomé $30

      Calchaquí Valley, Salta, Argentina | 2017. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis M. Martini $45

      Alexander Valley, California | 2015. Must be 21 to purchase.

    • Cabernet Sauvignon, Mondavi "Emblem" $35

      Napa Valley, California | 2014. Must be 21 to purchase.

  • Catering Group Packages
    • Catering Small Group Meal $160

      Chicken tikka masala, alu gobhi, daal, rice, naan or garlic naan and chopped salad.

    • Catering Large Group Meal $320

      Chicken tikka masala, turmeric tandoori chicken, alu gobhi, daal, rice, naan or garlic naan and chopped salad.

  • Catering Starters
    • Catering Alu Tikki $40

      Potato patty, farm spinach.

    • Catering Goat Cheese Samosas $80

      Humboldt fog, ginger.

  • Catering Entrees
    From the tandoor. Mesquite oven.
    • Catering Turmeric Tandoori Chicken $70

      Jidori chicken grilled on the bone, all-natural marinade, spices.

    • Catering Chicken Tikka $90

      Jidori chicken breast marinated with yogurt and fresh herbs.

    • Catering Black Cobra Tandoori Chicken $80

      Jidori chicken grilled on the bone, black cobra chili marinade.

    • Catering Tandoori Lamb Chops $200

      Succulent double chops. Same recipe for the last 35 years.

    • Catering Tandoori Prawns $180

      Grilled, South-Indian-spiced black tiger prawns.

    • Catering Swordfish Tandoori $200

      Our famous swordfish brochettes, line-caught locally.

    • Catering Tandoor-Smoked Baby Back Ribs $200

      Mango-ginger glaze, finished to perfection in the tandoor.

  • Catering Curries
    • Catering Lamb Roganjosh $100

      Lean boneless lamb leg cooked in a hearty sauce.

    • Catering Habanero Lamb Vindaloo $100

      Lean boneless lamb leg in a spicy habanero curry.

    • Catering Lamb Tikka Masala $110

      Lean boneless lamb leg simmered in our famous yogurt and tomato sauce.

    • Catering Lamb Korma $100

      Lean boneless lamb leg in a mild yogurt and ginger sauce.

    • Catering Lamb Saag $120

      Lean boneless lamb leg with a sauce of slow-cooked fresh spinach and greens.

    • Catering Chicken Tikka Masala $80

      Jidori chicken breast simmered in our famous yogurt and tomato sauce.

    • Catering Kashmiri Chicken $80

      Homestyle curry, Jidori chicken breast, with hints of fennel and cardamom.

    • Catering Chicken Korma $80

      Jidori chicken breast in a mild yogurt and ginger sauce.

    • Catering Chicken Saag $100

      Jidori chicken breast with a sauce of slow-cooked fresh spinach and greens.

    • Catering Habanero Chicken Vindaloo $80

      Jidori chicken breast in a spicy habanero curry.

    • Catering Shrimp Bhuna Masala $100

      Black tiger shrimp in a tangy tomato, coconut, and herb curry.

    • Catering Shrimp Vindaloo $100

      Black tiger shrimp in a spicy habanero curry.

    • Catering Shrimp Tikka Masala $110

      Black tiger shrimp simmered in our famous yogurt and tomato sauce.

  • Catering Vegetables
    • Catering Paneer Tikka Masala $70

      Indian cheese simmered in our famous yogurt and tomato sauce.

    • Catering Paneer Korma $70

      Indian cheese simmered in a mild yogurt and ginger sauce.

    • Catering Matar Paneer $70

      Indian cheese and fresh green peas in a mild yogurt sauce.

    • Catering Vegetable Korma $60

      Seasonal fresh farm vegetables simmered in a mild yogurt and ginger sauce.

    • Catering Saag Alu $60

      Slow-cooked fresh spinach and greens with potatoes. Vegan.

    • Catering Saag Paneer $80

      Slow-cooked fresh spinach and greens with Indian cheese.

    • Catering Choti Gobhi $60

      Organic brussels sprouts, pan-seared, tossed with tomato masala. Vegan.

    • Catering Jeera Alu $40

      Cumin-spiced potatoes. Vegan.

    • Catering Baigan Bhurtha $70

      Minced roasted eggplant, onions, tomatoes. Vegan.

    • Catering Chana Masala $50

      Chickpeas slow-cooked with onions, turmeric, and spices. Vegan.

    • Catering Martabaan Chole $50

      Piquant chili-spiced chickpeas, potatoes. Vegan.

    • Catering Gobhi Matar $60

      Local farm cauliflower, roasted with fresh green peas and spices. Vegan.

    • Catering Alu Gobhi $60

      Local farm cauliflower, roasted with potatoes and spices. Vegan.

    • Catering Not Black Daal $40

      Lentils of the day, slow cooked, mild spices. Vegan.

  • Catering Rice
    • Catering Cumin Rice $30

      Aromatic basmati rice.

    • Catering Vegetable Pulao $60

      Basmati rice tossed with fresh farm vegetables.

    • Catering Quinoa $40

      Fluffy quinoa.

    • Catering Brown Rice Pulao $40

      Brown basmati rice, cumin.

    • Catering Chicken Biryani $110

      Jidori chicken breast, spices, curry, tossed with basmati rice.

    • Catering Lamb Biryani $125

      Lean boneless lamb leg, spices, curry, tossed with basmati rice.

  • Catering Breads
    • Catering Naan $40

      Leavened bread freshly baked in our tandoor oven.

    • Catering Garlic Naan $50

      Leavened bread, with fresh garlic.

    • Catering Rosemary Naan $50

      Leavened bread, with fresh rosemary.

    • Catering Basil Garlic Naan $50

      Leavened bread, with fresh basil and garlic.

    • Catering Cheese Naan $70

      Stuffed with mozzarella cheese.

    • Catering Roti $40

      Unleavened multigrain bread.

  • Catering Sides
    • Catering Papadum $30

      Crisp lentil wafers.

    • Catering Raita $30

      Homemade yogurt with spices.

    • Catering Clay Oven's Infamous Hot Sauce $20

      Carolina reapers, trinidad moruga scorpions and ghost peppers.

  • Catering Dessert
    • Catering Gulab Jamun $40

      Cheese dumplings, cardamom-honey syrup.

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