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Clay Handi - Authentic Pakistani Restaurant in Buffalo, NY

3054 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217+1 716 939-609309:00 AM – 02:00 AM Every Day

Our heritage

From Clay and Fire:
The Story Behind
Every Handi

"Long before ClayHandi became a restaurant, it was a feeling — a memory of meals cooked slowly in earthen pots."

Founded in 2011 by Murshad Masud Qazi, Clay Handi brought traditional Pakistani clay-pot cooking to Buffalo, NY — the first of its kind in the United States. Each dish carries 60+ years of combined kitchen wisdom, slow-cooked over open fire just as generations have done before us.

2011
Est.
60+
Years Experience
1st
In the USA
Clay Handi Restaurant exterior in Buffalo, NY
Est.
2011
Buffalo, NY

The art of clay-pot cooking

Three Steps to a
Perfect Handi

01

The Clay Pot

Every handi begins with a seasoned clay vessel — porous earth that breathes, absorbs spice, and transforms simple ingredients into something profound.

02

Open Fire

Low, patient flame. The clay pot sits over real fire, coaxing out flavors that no modern stovetop can replicate. This is how it has always been done.

03

Your Table

Served as it was cooked — in the clay vessel, steaming, fragrant, alive. A dish that carries the memory of fire, earth, and 60 years of expertise.

The numbers behind the flavor

2011
Year Founded
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Happy Guests
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Years Combined Experience
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Dishes Mastered

Book your experience

Reserve
Your Table

Experience authentic clay-pot cooking in the heart of Buffalo. We'd love to welcome you. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.

Hours

Every Day  ·  09:00 AM – 02:00 AM

Guest reviews

What Our Guests Say

Google Review
Logan Sauer

Logan Sauer

a year ago

I had some guests visiting and we all had a positive experience at this restaurant. We got a chicken, beef, and goat curry. Along with rice and naan. Each curry was delicious but lacked salt, which isn’t bad, we didn’t mind adding salt to our liking. The clay pots that the curry came in definitely added to the experience! Would recommend this place and I will be coming back!

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Assad Khattak

Assad Khattak

a year ago

Well this review is not a typical review regarding food. This is just the appreciation towards the Owner who recently visited Saudi Arabia on a business trip. Mr. Murshad is indeed an inspiration for Enterpuners, business minded communities. People get. Motivation from him. And wel all highly appreciate his efforts to promote and encourage people towers business initiatives. We had a great time spent with him during his latest visit. May Allah keep you under His blessings.

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Mike Poler

Mike Poler

a year ago

My first time having Pakistani food, just top notch goodness. So much flavor , chicken tikka masala was phenomenal. Those little bowls of sauces were incredible. I can’t wait for my next visit to try something different. Nice restaurant with easy street parking.

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Tejas Dakve

Tejas Dakve

a year ago

The place serves delicious Pakistani/Afghani food. One should definitely consider visiting while exploring towns around the Niagara Falls. I’d recommend their Chicken Handi and Goat Biryani. Kulfa-Faluda was also decent. Their curries can sometimes ooze excessive oil, wish they could cut it down. The place can get a bit crowded and noisy during rush hours.

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