The Clay Oven Menu
Introducing the menu at The Clay Oven, a delightful Indian restaurant nestled in St. Thomas, ON, where authentic flavors take center stage. Located at 648 Talbot St, The Clay Oven is celebrated for its rich and diverse menu, featuring dishes that transport you directly to the heart of India.
Customer reviews resonate with praise, highlighting must-try options like the mouthwatering Butter Chicken and Chicken Madras, both brimming with bold, spicy flavors. Diners have raved about the freshly made naan and savory starters like samosas and vegetable pakoras. Guests frequently commend the restaurant for its exceptional service, where attentive staff enhance the overall dining experience.
Whether you opt for the Dinner for Two or a satisfying lunch special, each visit promises a delightful culinary journey complemented by friendly hospitality. A hidden gem, The Clay Oven truly knows how to satisfy your cravings for quality Indian cuisine.
Biryani Dishes
Shrimp Biryani (Medium Spice)
Vegetable Biryani (Medium Spice & Vegan Available)
Chicken-Mushroom Biryani (Medium Spice)
Chicken Tikka Biryani (Medium Spice)
Lamb Biryani (Medium Spice)
Chicken Biryani (Medium Spice)
Beef Biryani (Medium Spice)
Saag Paneer (Medium Spice)
Mild. Spinach cooked with homemade cottage cheese and gravy.
Bhindi / Okra Bhaji (Medium Spice & Vegan Available)
Vegan. Fresh okra cooked with various spices.
Korai Paneer (Medium Spice)
Vegan. Made with cottage cheese, onion, green pepper, and spices.
Tarka Dal ( Medium Spice & Vegan Available)
Indian mixed lentils, cooked with garlic, herbs & spices.
Chana Masala (Medium Spice & Vegan Available)
Vegan. A medium spicy curry, cooked with chickpeas fresh onion gravy, and spices.
Aloo Gobi (Medium Spice & Vegan Available)
Vegan. A medium spiced, prepared with potato, cauliflower, onion gravy & Indian spices.
Saag Aloo (Medium Spice & Vegan Available)
Vegan. Fresh spinach and potato cooked with spices.
Mushroom Viji (Medium Spice & Vegan Available)
Vegan. A medium spice dish, fresh mushroom cooked with onion gravy and other spices.
Bombay Aloo (Medium Spice & Vegan Available)
Vegan. Freshly cut potato, cooked with gravy, tomato, and spices.
Mixed Vegetable (Medium Spice & Vegan Available)
Vegan. Assorted fresh vegetables cooked with onion gravy.
Vegetable Specialty
Chef Specialty Dishes
Chicken Tikka Masala (Medium Spice)
Medium. A medium hot, boneless chicken tandoori made with onion gravy, cream, and various spices.
Lamb Or Beef Korai (Medium Spice)
A medium spice dish, made with onion, green pepper, and specially made spices, made with cream, butter, and various aromatic spices.
Butter Chicken (Sweet & Creamy)
Mild. A sweet creamy flavored, made with boneless tandoori chicken, cream, butter, and various aromatic spices.
Butter Lamb Or Beef (Sweet & Creamy)
A sweet creamy flavored, made with cream, butter, and various aromatic spices.
Chicken Korai Spice (Medium Spice)
A medium hot dish, boneless chicken made with onion, green pepper, and specially made spices.
Set Meal For Three
Samosa, vegetable pakora, butter chicken, beef jalfrezi, chana masala, two pulao rice, plain naan & garlic naan.
Set Meal For Four
Samosa, vegetable pakora, butter chicken, beef jalfrezi, chicken korai, chana masala, two pulao rice, plain naan & garlic naan.
Set Meal For Two
Vegetable samosa, vegetable pakora, butter chicken (SWEET & CREAMY)or chicken korai (MEDIUM SPICE), chana masala, pulao rice & plain naan.
Set Meal For One
Vegetable samosa, butter chicken (SWEET & CREAMY) pulao rice & plain naan.
Set Meals
Tandoori Bread / Naan
Cheese Naan
Peshwari / Coconut Naan
Plain Naan
Garlic Naan
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken leg cooked in a specially made clay oven with various spices and herbs served with naan bread.
Chicken Tikka
Cubed breast chicken cooked in a specially made clay oven with various spices and herbs, served with naan bread.
Garlic Chicken Tikka
Cubed breast chicken cooked in clay oven and toasted with fresh chopped garlic, served with naan bread.
Tandoori Mixed Grill
A mix of tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, and seekh kebab is served with naan bread.
Tandoori Specialty
Clay Oven Specialty
Vindaloo (Extremely Hot)
Made with onion gravy, potato, and various aromatic spices.
Pasanda (Sweet & Creamy)
Mild. A mild & sweet dish, made with gravy, cream, and coconuts.
Madras (Very Hot)
Made with onion gravy, coconuts, and various aromatic spices.
Korma
Mild. A sweet creamy dish, made with cream, gravy, and butter.
Dhansak (Sweet & Sour)
It is made with lentils, pineapple, and various spices.
Garlic Chili (Medium Spice)
Medium. A medium hot dish, garnished with fresh garlic and green chili.
Curry (Medium Spice)
Medium. A medium hot, made with onion gravy, fresh onion, and various aromatic spice.
Chana Gosht (Medium Spice)
Medium. A medium hot curry made with fresh chickpeas, chopped onion & various spices.
Saag Gosht (Medium Spice)
Medium. A medium hot, made with onion gravy, fresh spinach and various spices.
Jalfrezi (Medium Spice)
Medium. A medium hot dish, made with green pepper, fresh onion, and onion gravy.
Mulligatawny Soup
Vegan. Prepared with mixed lentils, fresh herbs, fresh lemon, and chicken tikka.
Vegetable Pakora
Vegan. A deep-fried South Asian, made with potato, onion, cauliflower & chickpea flour.
Mixed Platter
Vegan. Samosa, onion pakora, and veg pakora served on sizzler.
Papadum
Vegan. A thin North Indian deep-fried crispy flatbread made with chickpeas.
Vegetable Samosa
Vegan. A deep fried South Asian triangular shaped pastry, stuffed with potatoes and peas.
Onion Bhaji
Vegan. A deep fried finely chopped fresh onion mixed with spices and chickpeas flour.
Lentil Soup
Vegan. Made with mixed lentils, fresh herbs & squeezed lemon. A great source of fiber.
Appetizers
Rice Selection
Mushroom Rice
Pulao Rice
Coconut Rice
Egg Rice
Peas Rice
Raita
A homemade yogurt served with cucumber.
Four Course Meal
Vegetable samosa, chana masala, butter chicken, chicken korai, or aloo gobi (vegan available) pulao rice or naan.
Lunch Special
Seafood Specialty
Shrimp Korai (Medium Spice)
A medium spice dish, made with onion, green pepper, and specially made spices.
Shrimp Korma (Mild & Sweet)
Very mild & sweet creamy dish, made with cream, onion gravy, and butter.
Shrimp Vindaloo (Extremely Hot)
Extremely spicy dish made with gravy, potato & aromatic spices.
Shrimp Madras (Very Hot)
A very spicy dish, made with gravy, coconut, and fresh coriander.
Shrimp Pasanda ( Sweet & Creamy)
A mild dish, made with gravy, cream, and coconut.
Shrimp Dansak (Sweet & Sour)
Sweet and sour flavored dish, made with lentils, pineapple and gravy.
Shrimp Jalfrezi (Medium Spice)
A medium spice dish, made with green pepper, chopped onion & various spices.
Gulab Jamun
Fried dough balls, made with milk & flour and soaked in a sugar syrup.