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Highway 280
5426 Highway 280, Suite 14,
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 518-0208
bayleaf@thespicelibrary.com
Lunch:
Tue - Sun: 11 AM - 2:30 PM
Dinner:
Tue - Sun: 5 PM - 9:30 PM
Fri - Sat: 5 PM - 10 PM
*Closed Monday
Outdoor Patio Seating Available
Closed on Thanksgiving day and Christmas day.
New International Buffet:
We've got exciting news! Chef Z is introducing an international buffet at our Highway 280 location.
First of its kind in Alabama with over 40 items on offer.
Eclectic selections from Indian, Thai, Chinese, Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, and American cuisines.
Only on Sundays 11:30 AM-2:30 PM at our Hwy 280 location only.
New menu each week.
Menus
Pizza
Special naan bread pizza-
cheese pizza
$6
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chicken tikka pizza
$7
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paneer tikka pizza
$7
Dosa
indian crepes-
plain dosa
$6
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cheese dosa
$6
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chocolate dosa
$6
Curry
served on a bed of rice or with naan bread-
butter chicken
$6
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butter paneer
$6
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daal makhni
$6
Quesadillas
Indian take on the Mexican staple-
cheese quesedillas
$6
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chicken quesadillas
$7
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paneer quesedillas
$7
Noodles
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butter noodles
$6
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chicken noodles
$7
Sweet
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ice cream kulfi
$6
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mango lassi
$5
Modern Indian Lunch Specials
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Desi Burger and Fries
A juicy lamb burger from the clay oven using chef's signature naan bun. Served with curly fries.
$11
peanut free
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Tandoori Shrimp and Grits
Zesty shrimp grilled in Indian clay oven served with southern cheesy grits
$12
peanut free
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Masala Quesadillas
An Indian twist on the Mexican staple
Veggie $8
Chicken $10
Succulent Lamb $10
peanut free
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Pav Ke Saath
Popular Indian street food meets American sloppy joe - a spicy mash served with soft buns
Mashed veggie $10
Keema (ground meat) $11
peanut free
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Asparagus Purée Soup
$7
peanut free, gluten free
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Mumbai Frankie Roll
Shredded tandoori protein, herbs, and cheese stuffed in egg coated grilled tortillas with select spices and onions
Chicken $9
Fish $9
Lamb $9
Paneer & Veggies $8
peanut free
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From the Tandoor Grill
Succulent proteins grilled in Indian clay oven. Served with a side of fries or salad
Chicken Malai Kabab $12
Lamb Seekh Kabab $13
Paneer Tikka $12
Salmon Tikka $13
Masala Veggies $10
Chicken Tikka $12
peanut free
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Mango & Avocado Salad
$8
peanut free, gluten free
Jaldi-Jaldi Lunch Thali
(Quickfire lunch plates with curry and protein of your choice. Served with lentil dal, veggie of the day, rice and naan bread)-
Chicken $11
Lamb $12
Goat $12
Beef $12
Fish $12
Shrimp $12
Paneer $11
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Tikka Masala
The Indian favorite curry. Rich and creamy tomato-based sauce with selected earthy spices
peanut free, gluten free
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Korma
A mild mixture of spices combined with cashews and yogurt slow-cooked to perfection
peanut free, gluten free
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Saag
Leafy puree sauce made of baby spinach, fenugreek, and other Indian greens
peanut free, gluten free
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Kadhai
Delicious sweet and spicy curry with a combination of slow-cooked onions, peppers, and select spices
peanut free, gluten free
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Vindaloo
Slow-braised SPICY Goan curry made of potatoes, chili, and vinegar sauce (lamb/goat/beef only)
spicy, peanut free, gluten free
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Rogan Josh
Aromatic Kashmiri sauce made of red chilies, fennel seed, and yogurt. (lamb/goat/beef only)
peanut free, gluten free
Appetizers: From the Streets of India
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Gol Gappa Shots
Semolina puffs filled with black garbanzo, potato, and mint cilantro water
Vodka spiked $9
Non spiked $8
dairy free, vegan
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Samosa Duo
A timeless Indian snack with savory filling made of potatoes, onions, and peas
$6
dairy free, vegan
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Indian Sloppy Joe (Paav Bhaji)
Popular Indian street food meets American sloppy joe; spicy mash served on the side with soft buns
Mashed veggie $10
Keema (lamb) $11
peanut free
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Street Dosa
Indian rice and lentil crepes stuffed with mashed vegetables. Served with coconut chutney and lentil curry
$10
dairy free, peanut free, gluten free, vegan
Appetizers: Modern Indian Favorites
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The Chutney Flight
Chef’s special house chutney condiments. Served with thin and crisp papad flatbread
$4
gluten free
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Karari Bhindi
Thin cut okra coated with gram four and flash-fried for crispness
$8
gluten free, vegan
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Raspberry Paneer Tikka
Hardened cottage cheese marinated overnight in raspberry puree and Indian spices
$12
peanut free
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Tangra Chilli
Marinated protein tossed in green pepper, soy sauce, and spring onions. From the streets of Tangra, Kolkata
Chicken $11
Paneer $11
spicy, peanut free
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Tandoori Shrimps
Large gulf shrimps marinated in select spice blend and slow-grilled to perfection in Indian clay oven
$13
peanut free
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Drums of Heaven
Chicken wings moulded into drumsticks and spice batter fried
$12
dairy free
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Crab Lollypops
Battered and flash-fried snow crab claw clusters served with chef’s special sauce
$13
peanut free
Soups & Salad
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Asparagus Purée Soup
$7
peanut free, gluten free
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Fresh Market Salad
Sliced, grilled chicken breast on a bed of fresh mixed greens, with mozzarella cheese and sliced almonds.
$7
peanut free
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Hot and Sour Soup
Chicken $7
Paneer $7
peanut free, gluten free
Main Course: Hara Bhara
(Indian Vegetarian Delicacies)-
Chana Masala
Chickpeas cooked in a spicy onion, tomato, masala gravy
$13
peanut free, gluten free, vegan
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Malai Kofta
Popular vegetarian dish made of potato & paneer balls dunked in smooth, rich, & creamy gravy
$16
peanut free
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Stuffed Okra
Pan-seared okra stuffed with masala mix
$13
dairy free, gluten free
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Smoked Baingan Bharta
Fire-roasted eggplant mash cooked with spices
$13
peanut free
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Daal Makhni
Slow-cooked black lentils seasoned with aromatic herbs
$12
peanut free, gluten free
Main Course: Biriyani
( Fragrant long-grained rice layered with meat or vegetables and spices. A subcontinental delicacy to behold and enjoy)-
Lucknowi Dum Biriyani
Princely biriyani cooked the royal Awadhi style. (Chicken/Lamb/Fish/Paneer/Vegetables)
Chicken $16
Lamb $17
Goat $17
Fish $17
Paneer $16
Vegetable $15
peanut free
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Burnt Chili Garlic Fried Rice
Spicy Indo-Chinese fried rice with robust aromas served best with manchurian.
Chicken $14
Lamb $15
Fish $15
Paneer $14
Vegetables $13
peanut free
Main Course: Bay Leaf Chef’s Specials
(Chef's favorite recipes, served with a side of Basmati rice)-
Bay Leaf Kebab Sizzler
Sizzling meat and seafood platter from the clay oven
$19
peanut free
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Masala Lamb Chops
Perfectly spiced and grilled lamb chops
$20
peanut free, gluten free
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Butter Chicken
The most popular Punjabi curry. Full of awesomeness
$16
gluten free
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Tandoori Chicken
The classic Indian grilled cornish hen. A clay oven favorite!
$18
peanut free, gluten free
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Chicken Malai Kabab
Melt-in-your-mouth chicken grilled in Indian clay oven
$16
peanut free, gluten free
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Dhaba Chicken Curry
Spicy, hot, fragrant, and earthly. From the highways of India!
$16
dairy free, peanut free, gluten free
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Shrimp Moilee
Coconut milk and aromatic spices - based curry from Southern India
$17
dairy free, peanut free, gluten free
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Manchurian
Pairs well with burnt chili garlic fried rice.
Chicken $16
Paneer $16
Cauliflower $16
spicy, peanut free, gluten free
Main Course: Traditional Indian Curries
(Protein and curry of your choice. Served with basmati rice)-
Chicken $15
Lamb $16
Goat $16
Beef $16
Fish $16
Shrimp $16
Paneer $15
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Tikka Masala
The Indian favorite curry. Rich and creamy tomato-based sauce with selected earthy spices
peanut free, gluten free
-
Kadhai
Delicious sweet and spicy curry with a combination of slow-cooked onions, peppers, and select spices
dairy free, peanut free, gluten free
-
Korma
A mild mixture of spices combined with cashews and yogurt slow-cooked to perfection
peanut free, gluten free
-
Vindaloo
Slow-braised SPICY Goan curry made of potatoes, chili, and vinegar. (lamb/goat/beef only)
spicy, dairy free, peanut free, gluten free
-
Saag
Leafy puree sauce made of baby spinach, fenugreek, and other Indian greens
peanut free, gluten free
-
Rogan Josh
Aromatic Kashmiri sauce made of mild red chilies, fennel seed, and yogurt (lamb/goat/beef only)
peanut free, gluten free
Sides and Breads
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Butter Naan
$4
peanut free
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Laccha Parantha
$4
peanut free
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Garlic Naan
$4
peanut free
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Tandoori Roti
$4
peanut free
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Chilly Naan
$4
peanut free
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Cumin Rice
$5
peanut free
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Raita
$3
peanut free
Desserts
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Classic Rice Pudding
Chilled melt-in-the-mouth dessert with nuts
$8
peanut free, gluten free
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Kulfi
The traditional Indian ice-cream served on a bed of dessert noodles and garnished with nuts and rose syrup
$8
peanut free
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Caramelized Jamun and Rabdi
Gulab jamun served with sweet, condensed-milk-based dish Rabdi, made by boiling milk on low heat for a long time
$8
peanut free
Non-Alcoholic Indian Beverages
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Sweet or Salty Lassi
$4
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Mango Lassi
$4
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Darjeeling Chai Tea
$4
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Madras Filter Coffee
$4
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Sodas
$3