Spiced curries and clay-oven Indian food await at Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points in Birmingham, AL for pickup.
Order onlineSamosa Duo
$8.00
Potato, onion, and peas fill these vegan, dairy-free pastries.
“This was my first time trying Indian food and it was absolutely delicious! I ordered Samosa Duo, Lamb Marsala, Butter Chicken and Garlic Naan. Everything was perfect and my waiter Grant went above and beyond to make my experience one to remember. I will definitely return!!”
Bombay Onion Fritters
$8.00
Savory onion fritters, with mint or tamarind sauce available as extras.
“We are big foodies and love trying restaurants in the Birmingham area. Bay Leaf was a wonderful dining experience all around. Vibe, food, drinks and service all absolutely fantastic. Our server was very kind. We got the Samosa Duo and Bombay Onion Fritters — both 10/10. My fiancé got the Lamb Bhuna and I got the Korma curry with shrimp. Everything was so delicious, we’ll definitely be back.”
Street Dosa
$12.00
Rice-and-lentil crepes hold mashed vegetables with chutney and curry.
“Went twice in a week while visiting Birmingham. Both times I ordered Street Dosa which was a crispy and tasty masala dosa shaped like a cone. Loved it. The Madras filter coffee was also very good.”
Indian Sloppy Joe
$11.00+
Spicy mash with soft buns and a choice of lamb keema or mashed vegetables.
“We came in for lunch / dinner and had some great Tikka Masala, Mango-lasse, and veggie sloppy joes. Excellent food and service!! Highly recommended!!”
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!”
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!”
Crab Lollipops
$14.00
Snow crab claw clusters are battered, flash-fried, and served with sauce.
“Excellent food, presentation and service! Definitely a 5 star experience of Indian Food Restaurant in Birmingham. We ordered Crab lollipop, Dhaba Chicken and Biryani. Mouth watering food! Our stomachs are full but heart isn’t. We will be back!”
Paneer Tikka
$14.00
Paneer marinated in raspberry puree and Indian spices; choose heat.
“Dosa, paneer Tikka and lamb chops at this place is awesome. The chutney is so fresh and not the freezed one we get from other places. Staffs are welcoming and very friendly. Try it in person and you will love it.”
Garlic Naan
$6.00
Garlic naan is an oven-baked Indian flatbread; butter is optional.
“Their butter chicken and garlic naan is the best in Birmingham.”
Chilly Naan
$6.00
Naan flatbread with butter or garlic available as add-ons.
“The food is absolutely delicious! We went for Christmas dinner and it was packed but the food was precisely what we were looking for. Be sure to get the samosas and naan. We’ll be back again again and again.”
Laccha Parantha
$6.00
Layered Indian flatbread rolled and cooked into flaky folds.
“Flash fried okra on appetizer menu is stellar. Parathas were also top notch. Menu is creative and goes beyond standard fare at Indian restaurants in U.S.”
Tandoori Roti
$6.00
Unleavened flatbread baked in a tandoor for a blistered finish.
“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)!”
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:)))”
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.
“I spent about four weeks in Birmingham and frequently visited Bay Leaf. The owner and staff were incredibly warm and hospitable so much so that I never felt like I was away from my own country. Their kindness and welcoming nature made every visit feel special. The food was absolutely amazing, with authentic Indian flavors and excellent quality. Every dish tasted fresh and reminded me of home. If you're in Birmingham and craving delicious Indian food with exceptional service, Bay Leaf is a must-visit. Highly recommended!”
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”
Caramelized Jamun and Rabdi
$9.00
Caramelized gulab jamun comes with slow-reduced, sweetened-milk rabdi.
“Food was incredible...best Indian cuisine I have ever had! Service was good and the ambience was slightly romantic...I will definitely be back!”
Rasmalai
$9.00
Chilled cottage cheese rounds soak in creamy, cardamom-scented milk.
“Best Indian food in Birmingham!! Very authentic. The service was excellent. Very chill atmosphere.”
Manchurian
$18.00+
Manchurian offers cauliflower, chicken, or paneer, with spice-level choice.
“OK this place is an amazing restaurant. It is the bomb. And I ate off the $15 lunch buffet!!! The food here is the very best Indian food I have ever had. It's stupid good. The end.”
Hakka Noodles
$18.00+
Stir-fried Indo-Chinese noodles with a required choice of protein.
“I recently visited this restaurant and was thoroughly impressed. The decor is unique and stylish, creating a wonderful ambiance. The food is exceptional—each dish is flavorful and well-crafted. The appetizers were particularly outstanding, with each one offering a delightful taste. We also enjoyed their Indo-Chinese noodles and rice, along with some unique cocktails. It’s undoubtedly the best Indian restaurant in Birmingham. This place is a must-visit for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.”
Aloo Gobhi Matar
$15.00
Potato, cauliflower, and peas cook with spices; choose a heat level.
“Hands down the best Indian food in Birmingham. Fresh food, tender meats, great service. Mango lassi is incredible.”
Indian Caesar Salad
$9.00
This Caesar-style salad requires a chicken or paneer selection.
“Promised I’d finally leave a review. I’ve been eating here for years and the food has always been spectacular. I don’t think I’m overstating when I say no other Indian restaurant in Birmingham even comes close. I’ve also never had a bad experience here. Everything is delicious and the service is exceptional. Definitely a must-eat spot!”
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”
Tandoori Shrimps
$16.00
Gulf shrimp are spice-marinated and slow-grilled in an Indian clay oven.
“I can surely say the best Indian food I've ever eaten was in Birmingham, AL at Bay Leaf. My wife and I appreciate the great experience you provided us.”
At Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points, your Indian food can span filled snacks, clay-oven seafood, slow-cooked curries and rice dishes, with chutneys and milk-based sweets alongside.
Samosa Duo has a potato, onion and pea filling. Korma combines mild spices with cashews and yogurt, slow-cooked together. Karari Bhindi features thin-cut okra coated in gram flour and flash-fried until crisp.
Visit us in Birmingham, AL for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Street Dosa wraps mashed vegetables in Indian rice and lentil crepes and comes with coconut chutney and lentil curry.
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