Manchurian
$18.00+
Manchurian offers cauliflower, chicken, or paneer, with spice-level choice.
Indian Food
Indian Caesar Salad
$9.00
This Caesar-style salad requires a chicken or paneer selection.
Masala Lamb Chops
$24.00
Spiced lamb chops grilled over heat, with a selectable spice level.
“Absolutely wonderful experience and phenomenal food. Definitely a new favorite spot! Chicken vindaloo, veggie biryani, and the masala lamb chops were all spicy and perfect!”
Tamarind Glazed Beef Short Ribs
$14.00
Beef short ribs carry a tamarind glaze and are marked gluten-free.
“Had another great time at Bay Leaf tonight. I had the beef ribs, samosas, chicken karma, and garlic naan. My food was delicious and fresh!! I had the entire restaurant to myself and my waiter was very attentive, which was expected. But he did the nicest thing.. he asked what type of music I liked and then played it for me over their AV system.... really kind gesture to make me feel even more welcomed. That's Southern hospitality for you... at my favorite Indian restaurant!!!”
Curry
Tikka Masala
$18.00+
Creamy tomato curry with earthy spices and your choice of protein.
“One of the best in Birmingham! The chicken Tikka Masala was amazing!”
Saag
$18.00+
Spinach, fenugreek, and greens pureed into a curry with chosen protein.
“This is the best Indian food I've every tasted! Everything we've ordered has been outstanding. My favorites are the chicken tikka masala, saag with paneer, and biryani. The naan bread and appetizers are scrumptious as well. They are also good to make things actually mild if you ask them (unlike other Indian restaurants I've been to)!”
Vindaloo
$18.00+
Goan curry includes potato, chili, and vinegar; choose protein and heat.
“akkim was wonderful and the food was tasty. beef vindaloo 10/10. and he makes good drinks. shout out”
Kadhai
$18.00+
This sweet-spicy curry has onions and peppers; choose protein and heat.
“Easily the best samosas you’ll have, and incredible selection of curries too. Korma and kadhai are not to be missed! Good local beer selection too. Pretty lighting and bar, super quiet atmosphere so good for group conversation or more relaxed meals.”
Chicken
Butter Chicken
$20.00
Chicken curry in creamy tomato-butter sauce; choose your spice level.
“This was my first time and I’m so glad I came! I got the butter chicken paired with the garlic naan and it was SO GOOD!!! Our waiter was very nice and the food came out quick! I’ll definitely be coming back:)))”
Tandoori Chicken
$22.00
Clay-oven-grilled Cornish hen with a required spice-level choice.
“The food was incredible I had the butter chicken. My partner had the tandoori chicken both were very good. We went for dinner and were dated and served very quickly”
Dhaba Chicken Curry
$20.00
Fragrant, earthy chicken curry requires a choice of spice level.
“spectacular!! i’ve only tried on thing, the dhaba chicken curry and it is maybe the best desi dish i’ve had in the states. the workers are really sweet too. will be coming back!”
Chicken Malai Kebab
$14.00
Clay-oven-grilled kebab requires a chicken or paneer selection.
“Th food as delicious and well seasoned! Definitely love the malai chicken and dosa. The lamb tikka masala was amazing!”
Seafood
Shrimp Moilee
$20.00
Shrimp curry with coconut milk and aromatic spices, from southern India.
“Went for a date with my wife before a concert and had one of the best experiences I’ve had in a restaurant. The food was amazing, but the best part was our server Akki. He was super friendly and very helpful with suggestions for me and my wife. The shrimp moilee was amazing and the naan was top notch! Would recommend to anyone for a night out and will definitely be going back”
Bengal Mustard Fish
$20.00
Mustard fish is marked gluten-free, dairy-free, and peanut-free.
“The food was amazing. My colleague and I had Sag Paneer and Bengal mustard fish. The paneer was very good, the fish was astounding.”
Vegan Food
Chana Masala
$14.00
Chickpeas simmer in onion-tomato masala gravy; select a spice level.
“Curry was delicious!”
Karari Bhindi
$9.00
Thin-sliced okra in gram-flour coating, flash-fried crisp.
“Amazing food and great staff! The karari bhindi (thinly sliced flash fried okra) is so unique and delicious! If you don't know much about Indian food, the lunch buffet is the perfect way to try out unfamiliar dishes. You won't be disappointed!”
