What makes Clay Oven Express unique among East Indian restaurants in Winnipeg?

Clay Oven Express carries forward a family tradition started by the Sandhu family in 2005. We make our paneer and yogurt in-house, cook every dish to order at the guest's preferred spice level, and serve traditional North Indian cuisine alongside Indo-Chinese Hakka specialities using time-honoured family recipes.

Where is Clay Oven Express located in Winnipeg?

Clay Oven Express is located at 247 Edmonton St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0H7, in downtown Winnipeg near the Manitoba Hydro building. Call us at (204) 415-7797.

What services does Clay Oven Express offer?

Clay Oven Express offers dine-in, takeout, online ordering, catering, and reservations. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and serves downtown Winnipeg and surrounding neighbourhoods, including the Exchange District, Central Park, West Broadway, and Chinatown.

What kind of cuisine does Clay Oven Express serve?

Clay Oven Express specializes in authentic East Indian cuisine, including North Indian curries, tandoori specialities, fragrant biryanis, generous thali platters, and Indo-Chinese Hakka dishes. Popular dishes include Butter Chicken, Chicken Biryani, Lamb Thali Platter, Garlic Naan, Paneer Butter Masala, Vegetable Samosa, Chana Masala, Aloo Gobi, Tandoori Chicken, and Mango Lassi. We offer extensive vegetarian and vegan options.

About Clay Oven Express | East Indian Restaurant in Downtown Winnipeg

Authentic East Indian dishes hand-prepared at Clay Oven Winnipeg

20+ Years of
Tradition

The Beginning

A Taste of Tradition

Clay Oven was founded in 2005 to bring to Winnipeg the spirit of the roadside tandoors—clay ovens—found in the bustling streets of India, where families gathered to share freshly prepared traditional meals.

Every dish at Clay Oven is made from scratch using time-honoured family recipes. We prepare our paneer and yogurt in-house, cook every order to the guest's preferred spice level, and serve a full menu of chicken, lamb, goat, seafood, vegetarian, and vegan dishes alongside Indo-Chinese Hakka specialities—the kind of authentic East Indian cooking that has earned Clay Oven its long-standing reputation in Winnipeg's culinary scene.

Today, that heritage is served fresh at Clay Oven Express, 247 Edmonton St in downtown Winnipeg, near the Manitoba Hydro building. We welcome guests for dine-in, takeout, online ordering, and catering seven days a week.

Inspired by the ancient tradition of roadside tandoors—clay ovens—of India, we cook every dish to order with fresh, hand-prepared ingredients and the warmth of family hospitality.

What Drives Us

Our Philosophy

Every dish tells a story. Every bite is a journey through the rich culinary traditions of North India and the bold flavours of Indo-Chinese Hakka cooking.

Authenticity

Time-honoured family recipes, in-house paneer and yogurt, and every dish cooked to order at your preferred spice level. No shortcuts—just authentic East Indian flavour, every time.

Family Heritage

Founded in 2005 by the Sandhu family, Clay Oven Express is still family-owned—still cooking with the same care today.

Inclusive Hospitality

Generous portions and extensive vegetarian and vegan options—making Clay Oven Express a welcoming choice for families, groups, and downtown diners.

Guest Experiences

What Our Guests Say

Don't just take our word for it. Hear from the diners who've made Clay Oven their favourite East Indian restaurant in Winnipeg.

"Phenomenal service after staff reopened just after closing so we could eat. The dinner-for-two platter with samosas, naan, korma, mixed vegetables and dessert was excellent value and very tasty. Highly recommended."

Sunshine N Tripadvisor Review

"Great service. Very clean restaurant. Always order the Deluxe Biryani and never disappointed. Average pricing."

don38506, Winnipeg Tripadvisor Review

"Excellent food, and huge portions! We ordered the lunch specials and could not finish them. I had the lamb thali platter and my daughter had the chicken thali platter. Service was fantastic. We will definitely come back here!"

jenmc74, Snow Lake Tripadvisor Review

"Our server was excellent and the food really enjoyable—we had the seafood sizzler and the maharaja sizzler. We will definitely be back as the food is worth the trip."

Paul R, Winnipeg Tripadvisor Review

"Clay Oven at the ballpark is a favourite, especially for lunch thalis like the goat thali and butter chicken thali that include salad, vegetables, naan and dessert. Good prices—highly recommended to anyone who enjoys Indian food."

Marco 1986 Tripadvisor Review

Experience The Difference

Ready to Indulge?

Whether you're craving rich butter chicken, a generous lamb thali platter, or fragrant chicken biryani, we're ready to serve you at Clay Oven Express, 247 Edmonton St in downtown Winnipeg.

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Clay Oven Express – Downtown Winnipeg

247 Edmonton St
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0H7

(204) 415-7797

Authentic East Indian Cuisine in Winnipeg Since 2005