Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar - 5 Points, where tradition meets innovation in Birmingham’s vibrant culinary scene. Their menu offers an impressive array of dishes showcasing the rich tapestry of Indian flavors, from the fragrant Jaldi-Jaldi Thali, a sweet and spicy curry delight, to the comfort of the Tikka Masala, a creamy classic that warms the soul.

  • Modern Interpretations: The Desi Lamb Burger, served in a signature naan bun, and the Masala Quesadilla are must-tries that fusion design redefines.
  • Appetizers: Don't miss the Chennai 65 or Crab Lollypops; both promise to transport your taste buds to new heights.

With vegan and vegetarian options aplenty, Bay Leaf caters to a variety of palates and preferences, promising a memorable dining experience perfect for groups or intimate dinners. Every dish sings with authenticity and creativity, making it an essential stop for food lovers.

L- Jaldi-Jaldi Thali

Kadhai

Delicious sweet and spicy curry with a combination of slow-cooked onions, peppers, and select spicespeanut free, gluten free

$14.30

Korma

A mild mixture of spices combined with cashews and yogurt slow-cooked to perfectionpeanut free, gluten free

$14.30

Rogan Josh

Aromatic Kashmiri sauce made of red chilies, fennel seed, and yogurt. (lamb/goat/beef only)peanut free, gluten free

$14.30

Saag

Leafy puree sauce made of baby spinach, fenugreek, and other Indian greenspeanut free, gluten free

$14.30

Tikka Masala

The Indian favorite curry. Rich and creamy tomato-based sauce with selected earthy spicespeanut free, gluten free

$14.30

Vindaloo

Slow-braised SPICY Goan curry made of potatoes, chili, and vinegar sauce (lamb/goat/beef only)spicy, peanut free, gluten free

$14.30

Desi Lamb Burger and Fries

A juicy lamb burger from the clay oven using chef's signature naan bun. Served with curly fries.

$13.20

Desi Veggie Burger and Fries

A Veggie burger from the clay oven using chef's signature naan bun. Served with curly fries.

$11.00

From The Tandoor Grill

Succulent proteins grilled in Indian clay oven. Served with a side of fries or salad

$13.20

Masala Quesadilla

An Indian twist on the Mexican staple

$11.00

Mumbi Frankie Roll

Shredded tandoori protein, herbs, and cheese stuffed in egg coated grilled tortillas with select spices and onions

$11.00

Pav Ke Saath (Keema)

Popular Indian street food meets American sloppy joe - a spicy mash served with soft buns

$15.40

Pav Ke Saath (Veggie)

$13.20

L- Modern Indian

Modern Indian Appetizers

Chennai 65

A spicy boneless chicken recipe from Chennai in southern India dairy free, peanut free

$13.20

Chicken Tikka

$15.40

Crab Lollypops

Battered and flash-fried snow crab claw clusters served with chefs special saucepeanut free

$15.40

Drums Of Heaven

Chicken wings moulded into drumsticks and spice batter frieddairy free

$14.30

Karari Bhindi

Thin cut okra coated with gram four and flash-fried for crispnessgluten free, vegan

$9.90

Lamb Seekh Kabab

$15.40

Malai Kebab

Melt in your mouth chicken grilled in an Indian Clay Ovenpeanut free, gluten free

$15.40

Masala Papad

$5.50

Paneer Tikka

Hardened cottage cheese marinated overnight in raspberry puree and Indian spicespeanut free

$15.40

Tamarind Glazed Beef Short Ribs

Slow-cooked beef short ribs glazed with tangy tamarind sauce peanut free, gluten free

$15.40

Tandoori Shrimp

Large gulf shrimps marinated in select spice blend and slow-grilled to perfection in Indian clay ovenpeanut free

$16.50

Tangra Chilli

Marinated protein tossed in green pepper, soy sauce, and spring onions. From the streets of Tangra, Kolkataspicy, peanut free

$13.20

The Chutney Flight

Chefs special house chutney condiments. Served with thin and crisp papad flatbreadgluten free

$5.50

Basil Tomato Soup

peanut free, gluten free

$8.80

Chicken Indian Caesar Salad

peanut free, gluten free

$9.90

Paneer Indian Caesar Salad

peanut free, gluten free

$9.90

Desi Companion

$2.20

Yogurt

$3.30

Rice

$2.20

Soups & Salads

Indian Street Food

Bombay Onion Fritters

dairy free, peanut free

$8.80

Gol Gappa Shots Non Spiked

Semolina puffs filled with black garbanzo, potato, and mint cilantro waterdairy free, vegan

$9.90

Indian Sloppy Joe (Paav Bhaji)

Popular Indian street food meets American sloppy joe; spicy mash served on the side with soft bunspeanut free

$12.10

Keema Paav

$13.20

Samosa Duo

A timeless Indian snack with savory filling made of potatoes, onions, and peasdairy free, vegan

$8.80

Street Dosa

Indian rice and lentil crepes stuffed with mashed vegetables. Served with coconut chutney and lentil currydairy free, peanut free, gluten free, vegan

$13.20

Aloo Gobhi Matar

dairy free, peanut free, gluten free

$16.50

Chana Masala

Chickpeas cooked in a spicy onion, tomato, masala gravypeanut free, gluten free, vegan

$15.40

Daal Makhni

Slow-cooked black lentils seasoned with aromatic herbspeanut free, gluten free

$16.50

Daal Tadka

peanut free, gluten free

$16.50

Malai Kofta

Popular vegetarian dish made of potato & paneer balls dunked in smooth, rich, & creamy gravypeanut free

$18.70

Matar Paneer

peanut free

$16.50

Paneer Bhurji

$16.50

Smoked Baingan Bharta

Fire-roasted eggplant mash cooked with spicespeanut free

$16.50

Main Course Hara Bhara

Main Course Biriyani

Lucknowi Dum Biryani

Princely biriyani cooked the royal Awadhi style. (Chicken/Lamb/Fish/Paneer/Vegetables)

$19.80

Chili Garlic Fried Rice

Spicy Indo-Chinese fried rice with robust aromas served best with manchurian.peanut free

$19.80

Hakka Noodles

$19.80

Manchurian

Pairs well with burnt chili garlic fried rice.spicy, peanut free, gluten free

$19.80

Szechuan Chilli Special

$22.00

Indo-Chinese

Main Course Bay Leafs

Bay Leaf Kebab Sizzler

Sizzling meat and seafood platter from the clay ovenpeanut free

$26.40

Bengal Mustard Fish

dairy free, peanut free, gluten free

$22.00

Butter Chicken

The most popular Punjabi curry. Full of awesomenessgluten free

$22.00

Dhaba Chicken Curry

Spicy, hot, fragrant, and earthly. From the highways of India!dairy free, peanut free, gluten free

$22.00

Lamb Bhuna

spicy, peanut free, gluten free

$22.00

Masala Lamb Chops

Perfectly spiced and grilled lamb chopspeanut free, gluten free

$26.40

Shrimp Moilee

Coconut milk and aromatic spices - based curry from Southern Indiadairy free, peanut free, gluten free

$22.00

Tandoori Chicken

The classic Indian grilled cornish hen. A clay oven favorite!peanut free, gluten free

$24.20

Tikki Masala

The Indian favorite curry. Rich and creamy tomato-based sauce with selected earthy spicespeanut free, gluten free

$18.70

Main Course Traditional Indian Curries

Sides Breads

Butter Naan

peanut free

$5.50

Cheese Naan

$5.50

Chilly Naan

peanut free

$5.50

Cumin Rice

peanut free

$6.60

Garlic Naan

peanut free

$5.50

Laccha Parantha

peanut free

$5.50

Naan Basket

$13.20

Naan Trio

$13.20

Raita

peanut free

$4.40

Tandoori Roti

peanut free

$5.50

Gulab Jamun

Gulab jamun served with sweet, condensed-milk-based dish Rabdi, made by boiling milk on low heat for a long timepeanut free

$7.70

Ice Cream

$7.70

Rasmalai

The cottage cheese balls immersed in chilled creamy & milky syrup with cardamom powderpeanut free, gluten free

$7.70

Rice Pudding

$7.70

Desserts

Indian Drinks

Darjeeling Chai Tea

$5.50

Limca

$5.50

Madras Filter Coffee

$5.50

Mango Lassi

$5.50

Masala Soda

$4.40

Salty Lassi

$5.50

Sodas

$4.40

Sweet Lassi

$5.50

Thumps up

$5.50

Bottle of Water

$2.20