Reviewed by: Sharron Swain
5 reasons you will love Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar in Five Points South
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Looking for a new go-to local spot in The Magic City for Indian food? Some of the Bham Now team checked out Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar, and I can confirm the food tastes just as good as it looks. When cold weather hits, nothing warms our heart and tummies like warm, fresh naan from the oven, rich curry rice dishes and a mango lassi on the side.
1. Bay Leaf offers a unique dining experience in Birmingham
Bay Leaf Modern Indian Cuisine & Bar features tasty dishes and cocktails that highlight all the diverse flavors of India. Part of the Bham Now team was seated under the restaurant’s fun lights and was ready to dig in to a tantalizing spread of Indian food.
- Location: 1024 20th St S Unit 101, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Hours: Lunch Daily: 11AM-2:30 PM | Dinner: Mon-Thu: 5PM-9:30 PM, Fri-Sat: 5-10PM, Sun: 5-9PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
For menu options and services offered, visit Bay Leaf’s website.
2. Bay Leaf’s delicious menu
Bay Leaf Modern Cuisine & Bar offers an exciting menu, blending traditional Indian flavors with modern twists. From classic Indian favorites such as hakka noodles and biryanis to unique additions such as masala quesadillas and golagappa shots, there is flavor in every bite.
The fresh, high-quality ingredients and range of dishes from corners all over the Indian subcontinent allow for a menu with culinary creations everyone will love. My personal favorite was the karari bhindi, thin-cut okra coated with gram chickpea flour.
“Our food is Indian meets modern cuisine, and its presentation is an experience in itself. Since we’re in the South, we also feature dishes with a southern twist, like our fried okra dish, karari bindi.”
Pintu Sarmah, General Manager, Bay Leaf
3. Enjoy a drink
Bay Leaf offers a full bar with thirst-quenching drinks. Their drink menu includes fun twists on classic cocktails including:
- Mangojito: mojito made with fresh Indian mangoes, club soda, white rum and garnished with fresh mint twig
- Cardamom French: original take on the French 75 with cardamoms, cognac, champagne and lime juice
- Tamarind jalapeno margarita: tangy and spicy margarita with fresh tamarind juice and hot jalapeno peppers
- Paan old fashioned: signature Indian take on the traditional old-fashioned with flavors to remember
4. Stop by Bay Leaf for lunch or dinner
Bay Leaf is open for lunch and dinner. Enjoy a relaxed lunch with coworkers or a fun evening dining out with friends.
5. Hear from Bay Leaf’s staff
After talking with the Bay Leaf staff it’s clear they want customers to have a unique experience every time they choose to dine.
“When you enter Bay Leaf, you’ll immediately notice the serene surroundings and feel transported to a big-city eatery in the heart of 5 Points South. Our dining room delivers a relaxing dine-in experience from the moment you sit down until the last bite of modern Indian cuisine is consumed. Our dedicated team also provides take-out service, so if you wish to take your food to-go, we are ready to serve.”
Pintu Sarmah, General Manager, Bay Leaf
For more details about Bay Leaf, visit the restaurant’s website and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
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