Clove Indian Cuisine and Bar
Papadum – Fried Lentil Wafers, Mint Chutney, Tamarind Chutney
Onion Bhaji – Onion, Chickpea Flour
Chili Paneer – Paneer Cheese, Onions, Bell Pepper, Chili Garlic Sauce
Gobi Manchurian – Fried Cauliflower, Garlic, Ginger, Green Onions, Soy Sauce
Tandoori Mixed Grill – Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Lamb Kebab, Mahi Mahi Tikka, Tandoori Shrimp, Lemon, Bell Pepper, Onion
Tandoori Chicken – Yogurt, Ginger, Garam Masala, Garlic, Red Chili Powder, Fenugreek, Coriander, Turmeric, Bell Pepper, Onion
Garlic Naan – Naan, Garlic, Cilantro
Garlic Chili Naan – Naan, Garlic, Green Chiles, Cilantro
Chicken Biryani – Basmati Rice, Chicken Thighs, Garlic, Cumin, Turmeric, Cardamom, Cilantro, Cayenne Pepper
Goat Curry – Bone-In Goat, Curry Powder, Garam Masala, Tomato, Cloves, Onion, Cardamom
Chicken Tikka Masala – Chicken Breast, Yogurt, Ginger, Chili Powder, Garam Masala, Black Pepper, Garlic, Fenugreek, Tomato, Bell Pepper
Chicken Makhani – Chicken Thighs, Butter, Yogurt, Garam Masala, Cumin, Bay Leaf, Tomato
Shrimp Biryani – Basmati Rice, Shrimp, Garlic, Cumin, Turmeric, Cardamom, Cilantro, Cayenne Pepper
Replacing a Blaze Pizza on Rainbow Boulevard in October 2021 it is safe to say Clove Indian Cuisine and Bar filled a niche, the rapidly expanding area until then featuring an abundance of dining options but the nearest Indian eatery no less than ten minutes by car.
Close to Arby Avenue, the 215, several businesses and medical offices, owner Ankit Bansal found the space nearly turn-key save for replacing artwork and installing a Bar plus Tandoor oven, the result a brightly lit space that is spotless from entryway to the bathrooms.
Closed Mondays, but otherwise offering a Lunch Buffet from 11am until 3pm and A la Carte Dinner from 5pm to 10pm, it was as a party of twenty that a dozen Items were ordered, complimentary Papadum kicking things off next to housemade Chutney that also goes well on Onion Bhaji.
Offering Indian Booze and Beer, though a Mango Lassi goes further in quelching the heat, Vegetarians will discover no shortage of options including Pepper-soaked Paneer or deep-fried Cauliflower that is delightfully complex with a faintly sweet finish.
Using the Tandoor to make Las Vegas’ best Naan, airy but crisp around the perimeter whether brushed with Butter or topped in Garlic or Peppers, that same oven also turns out succulent Meats best sampled as a “Tandoori Mixed Grill,” but equally impressive when used to build Biryani that doesn’t hold back in terms of spice level.
No doubt built with an Indian clientele in mind, a full dining room at 6:00pm suggesting success so far, Stews come in sharable portions whether one sticks to familiar Butter Chicken and spicier Tikka Masala, or ventures into Bone-in Goat Curry teaming with Cream and Cardamom.
FOUR STARS: An excellent addition to the South Rainbow corridor Clove Indian Cuisine and Bar is cooking Indian Food for an Indian palate, though with a number of familiar dishes even a novice can find something to love at a fair price in contemporary confines featuring good service.
RECOMMENDED: Onion Bhaji, Gobi Manchurian, Tandoori Mixed Grill, Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Naan, Goat Curry.
AVOID: Chicken Makhani is less rich than many and Friday 8:00pm found them sold out of Gajar Halwa.
TIP: LUNCH Buffet is currently $15 and selections change daily.
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.
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