Spiced curries and clay-oven dishes shape Indian food at Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points in Birmingham, with pickup available.
Order onlineSamosa Duo
$8.00
Samosas filled with savory potato, onion, and peas; vegan and dairy-free.
“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.”
Bombay Onion Fritters
$8.00
Dairy-free onion fritters are fried in batter for a crisp, savory finish.
“We love Bay Leaf - especially their takeout! We love trying all of the delicious appetizers. The Bombay Onion Fritters are always a favorite. The food and service are consistently good, and the restaurant itself has a great atmosphere. We find ourselves craving Bay Leaf at least once a week!”
Street Dosa
$12.00
Vegetable-stuffed rice-lentil crepes with coconut chutney and lentil 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 comes with soft buns and a choice of lamb keema or 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!!”
Paneer Tikka
$14.00
Paneer cheese marinated with raspberry puree and Indian spices.
“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.”
Karari Bhindi
$9.00
Thin-cut okra coated in gram flour and flash-fried until 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!”
Tamarind Glazed Beef Short Ribs
$14.00
Beef short ribs finished with a tamarind glaze; 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!!!”
The Chutney Flight
$5.00
House chutneys served with thin, crisp papad flatbread for dipping.
“Our India stop at Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine on March 13, 2026 brought the flavor to the Drink Around the World: Birmingham Edition tour Pt 4.🔥 Dr. J had the Chaitini, and Gabe went with the Jal Jerra Margarita. The chutney flight was a standout, and shoutout to the bartenders and servers for excellent service. A great spot for bold, flavorful dishes and a well rounded experience.”
Manchurian
$18.00+
Indo-Chinese dish with a choice of cauliflower, chicken, or paneer.
“Great Indian restaurant The mild is mild you’ll be safe getting the medium. This will be one of the best Indian restaurants you’ve been to great dishes with outstanding flavors.”
Chili Garlic Fried Rice
$18.00+
Spicy fried rice with a required choice of protein.
“I recently visited this place, and it is the best Indian restaurant I've experienced. The Chilli Garlic Fried Rice, Paneer Tikka Masala, Paneer Biryani, and Chicken Biryani are must-try dishes. Delightful flavors all around!”
Hakka Noodles
$18.00+
Stir-fried Hakka noodles require a protein selection.
“Food was delicious as always. No doubt the best Indian food you'll find in Birmingham.”
Szechuan Chilli Special
$20.00
Indo-Chinese Szechuan chili dish with a required protein and spice choice.
“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
This gluten-free Punjabi curry requires a spice-level selection.
“Bay Leaf is incredible! Bay Leaf is hands down one of the best places to eat. The food is full of amazing flavor from the creamy butter chicken to the fresh, warm naan. But what really stood out was the excellent customer service. The staff were super welcoming, checked on us often, and made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. The restaurant is clean, cozy, and just gives great vibes. If you want delicious Indian food and top-tier service, Bay Leaf is the spot! I can’t wait to go back!”
Tikka Masala
$18.00+
Gluten-free tikka masala has spiced tomato sauce; choose a protein.
“One of the best in Birmingham! The chicken Tikka Masala was amazing!”
Saag
$18.00+
Spinach and fenugreek greens pureed into a sauce; choose a protein.
“Best Indian food in Birmingham!! Very authentic. The service was excellent. Very chill atmosphere.”
Chana Masala
$14.00
Chickpeas in spicy onion-tomato masala, with a required heat choice.
“Delicious amazing authentic Indian Cuisine! They vibes are chill and the food, fresh and tasty! Definitely coming back!”
Bengal Mustard Fish
$20.00
Bengal-style fish featuring mustard; the menu marks it gluten-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.”
Bay Leaf Kebab Sizzler
$24.00
Sizzling clay-oven platter of meat and seafood with a chosen spice level.
“This is the best Indian food in Birmingham and also among the best food in Birmingham. You owe it to yourself to give this place a try. Great people and atmosphere with some amazing food.”
Garlic Naan
$6.00
Indian flatbread with optional garlic or butter customization.
“My waitress was amazing today. I believe her name was Mandana (I’m so sorry if I butchered the spelling) She was so sweet and attentive. The food was so flavorful and I really enjoyed the chicken korma and the garlic naan. We even had the mango lassi which was great. Everything was fresh. The tamarind chutney was very good.”
Tandoori Roti
$6.00
Tandoori roti is a peanut-free flatbread baked in a clay oven.
“Best best Indian food in downtown! I must say Halal friendly , great options and delish items. Malai boti , sizzler kabab platter and Qorma are a must try !! ❤️✨❤️✨ So gooood! I’m still dreaming about the food. I had my Eid Dinner there last night. Absolutely promising food. ✨🤤🤤🤤🤤”
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”
Chicken Malai Kebab
$14.00
Clay-oven grilled kebab with a required chicken-or-paneer protein choice.
“Th food as delicious and well seasoned! Definitely love the malai chicken and dosa. The lamb tikka masala was amazing!”
Caramelized Jamun and Rabdi
$9.00
Gulab jamun sweets come with rabdi, a slow-simmered condensed-milk dessert.
“It is one of the best North Indian restaurants and rivals those in Atlanta. It offers authentic flavors with a modern twist. Their Lucknow Biryani, Malai Kofta, and Karai Bhindi are highlights. It offers a very wholesome, and affordable Thali Lunch too.”
Rasmalai
$9.00
Gluten-free rasmalai features cheese dumplings in chilled cardamom milk.
“We were in town on personal business and were in the mood for Indian. Bay Leaf was close to our hotel. We had Tikka Masala and Vindaloo. This is the best Indian food we have had in many years. What a treat! We will be back the next time we are in town.”
At Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points, Indian food spans clay-oven meats, rice and lentil crepes, and curries with greens or cashews, alongside chutneys served with crisp papad flatbread.
Samosa Duo has a potato, onion, and pea filling; Kadhai combines slow-cooked onions and peppers in a sweet-spicy curry. Daal Makhni offers slow-cooked black lentils seasoned with aromatic herbs.
Order in Birmingham for pickup or delivery, or join us for dine-in. Rasmalai has cottage cheese balls in chilled, creamy milk syrup with cardamom powder. Hakka Noodles offers chicken, paneer, or shrimp.
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