Clay Oven - The Best Indian Restaurant in the Universe

Born in Durban South Africa, I grew up in a culture that was influenced by the large population of Indians who live in the Durban area.
In Durban, you could pop down to almost any corner in the town center and find an Indian restaurant or take out. There you could order many Indian dishes and some which apparently were dreamed up in South Africa only, like Bunny Chows. (By the way, Bunny Chows have nothing to do with Bunnies but are a half or quarter loaf of bread with the center scooped out and replaced with chicken or beef curry).

While I would indulge in the occasional Quarter Bunny, I was a real wimp when it came to spicy food. Since I have moved to the New York area, I have started really enjoying it.

Karen and I have tried many Indian restaurants in our area including the amazing Chutney Mary's (later renamed to Chutney Manor), but when we tried the Clay Oven on Route 130, we found Indian dish heaven.

Clay Oven started slowly and seemed to be more geared to take out eating than eat in, but over time, as they have become more successful, they have improved the restaurant eat in experience .

Karen and I always tend to have the same dishes (Chicken Tika Marsala and Chicken Corma) but have been known to try other dishes on the menu.
We have never been disappointed no matter if we eat in or order take out.

The Clay Oven will make your food mild if you are one who can't handle food that is too spicy, but the flavor, texture and overall great taste will remain.

I highly recommend paying them a visit or ordering some take out from them.

Their address is:
2186 Route 130 North (South of Adams Lane) - map
North Brunswick, NJ 08902

Their phone number is: +1 732 297-9400