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The Clay Pit

Indian Restaurant and Buffet$$$$

Downtown Austin, Austin

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The Clay Pit

8.3^/10

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Ranked #2 for a buffet in Austin
"Great lunch buffet, both in terms of food and value."(13 Tips)
"Chicken tikka masala and tamarind coconut shrimp are awesome."(15 Tips)
"Best indian restaurant in Austin .. Chicken masala is a must have .."(8 Tips)
"Curied mussels are amazing, get extra naan to mop up the sauce."(26 Tips)

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samosas
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vindaloo
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Crystal LinJuly 4, 2010
Get the chicken tikka masala and paneer korma, yum.
Jeannette L.March 22, 2017
Food is good, but not memorable.
Angela ClarkeApril 23, 2014
You're not here for the service.
Rhonda McLendonOctober 15, 2012
Great food!
Janis EtzcornApril 6, 2010
Curied mussels are amazing, get extra naan to mop up the sauce. Read more
Noah ElkinMay 27, 2012
Food is good but the hosts often aren't very accommodating.
Priya Shivangi KurupJanuary 5, 2012
Don't go for the buffet, eat off the menu instead!
Angela PizNovember 15, 2010
Theorist buffet is limited but tasty
Begüm BürianMarch 18, 2018
Lunch buffet was ok but overrated.
Blair KuhnenAugust 30, 2009
Worth a visit. The tandoori is good, but the Aloo Ghobi hot was even better.
Suresh KumarMarch 12, 2014
Why don't you just call it Dhal rather than something stupid like 'Taj Mahal soup'?
Taylor MoessingerMarch 23, 2011
Dinner's much better than the lunch buffet.
Angela PizNovember 15, 2010
The lunch buffet is limited
GabieDecember 2, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Corn soup not in buffet today. I came 30 miles for my corn soup! I am sad. :(

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