1024 20th St. S, Unit 101, Birmingham, AL 35205 (205) 777-3070
1024 20th St. S, Unit 101, Birmingham, AL 35205 (205) 777-3070
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Menu

The menu at our 5 Points South location is as diverse as the Indian culture. We take you on a journey of flavors with local dishes from the length and breadth of modern India. 

a tray of food on a table
a tray of food on a table

Modern Indian Lunch Specials

  • Desi Burger and Fries

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

    lamb $12

    veggie $10

    peanut free

  • Tandoori Shrimp and Grits

    Zesty shrimp grilled in Indian clay oven served with southern cheesy grits

    $12

    peanut free

  • Masala Quesadillas

    An Indian twist on the Mexican staple

    Veggie $10

    Chicken $12

    Succulent Lamb $14

    peanut free

  • Pav Ke Saath

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

    Mashed veggie $12

    Keema (ground meat) $14

    peanut free

  • Asparagus Purée Soup

    $8

    gluten free, peanut free

  • Mumbai Frankie Roll

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

    Chicken $10

    Fish $12

    Lamb $12

    Paneer $10

    peanut free

  • 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 $14

    Paneer Tikka $12

    Salmon Tikka $14

    Masala Veggies $10

    Chicken Tikka $12

    peanut 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 $13

    Lamb $14

    Goat $14

    Beef $14

    Fish $14

    Shrimp $14

    Paneer $13

  • Tikka Masala

    The Indian favorite curry. Rich and creamy tomato-based sauce with selected earthy spices

    gluten free, peanut free

  • Korma

    A mild mixture of spices combined with cashews and yogurt slow-cooked to perfection

    gluten free, peanut free

  • Saag

    Leafy puree sauce made of baby spinach, fenugreek, and other Indian greens

    gluten free, peanut free

  • Kadhai

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

    gluten free, peanut free

  • Vindaloo

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

    spicy, gluten free, peanut free

  • Rogan Josh

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

    gluten free, peanut free

Modern Indian Appetizers

  • The Chutney Flight

    Chef’s special house chutney condiments. Served with thin and crisp papad flatbread

    $5

    gluten free

  • Tangra Chilli Chicken

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

    $12

    spicy, peanut free

  • Chicken Malai Kebab

    Melt in your mouth chicken grilled in an Indian Clay Oven

    $14

    gluten free, peanut free

  • Tamarind Glazed Beef Short Ribs

    $14

    gluten free, peanut free

  • Chennai Chicken 65

    $12

    dairy free, peanut free

  • Crab Lollypops

    Battered and flash-fried snow crab claw clusters served with chef’s special sauce

    $14

    peanut free

  • Karari Bhindi

    Thin cut okra coated with gram four and flash-fried for crispness

    $9

    gluten free, vegan

  • Paneer Tikka

    Hardened cottage cheese marinated overnight in raspberry puree and Indian spices

    $14

    peanut free

  • Tandoori Shrimps

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

    $16

    peanut free

  • Drums of Heaven

    Chicken wings moulded into drumsticks and spice batter fried

    $13

    dairy free

Soups & Salad

  • Basil Tomato Soup

    $8

    gluten free, peanut free

  • Indian Caesar Salad

    $9

    Chicken

    Paneer

    gluten free, peanut free

Indian Street Food

  • Gol Gappa Shots

    Semolina puffs filled with black garbanzo, potato, and mint cilantro water

    Vodka spiked $10

    Non spiked $9

    dairy free, vegan

  • Samosa Duo

    A timeless Indian snack with savory filling made of potatoes, onions, and peas

    $8

    dairy free, vegan

  • Indian Sloppy Joe (Paav Bhaji)

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

    Mashed veggie $11

    Keema (lamb) $12

    peanut free

  • Bombay onion Fritters

    $8

    dairy free, peanut free

  • Street Dosa

    Indian rice and lentil crepes stuffed with mashed vegetables. Served with coconut chutney and lentil curry

    $12

    dairy free, gluten free, peanut free, vegan

Main Course: Hara Bhara

(Indian Vegetarian Delicacies)

  • Chana Masala

    Chickpeas cooked in a spicy onion, tomato, masala gravy

    $14

    gluten free, peanut free, vegan

  • Malai Kofta

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

    $17

    peanut free

  • Smoked Baingan Bharta

    Fire-roasted eggplant mash cooked with spices

    $15

    peanut free

  • Matar Paneer

    $15

    peanut free

  • Daal Makhni

    Slow-cooked black lentils seasoned with aromatic herbs

    $15

    gluten free, peanut free

  • Aloo Gobhi Matar

    $15

    dairy free, gluten free, peanut free

  • Daal Tadka

    $15

    gluten free, peanut 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 $18

    Lamb $19

    Goat $19

    Fish $19

    Paneer $18

    Vegetable $17

    peanut free

Indo-Chinese

  • Chili Garlic Fried Rice

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

    Chicken $19

    Mixed $22

    Shrimp $20

    Paneer $19

    Vegetables $18

    peanut free

  • Manchurian

    Pairs well with burnt chili garlic fried rice.

    Chicken $19

    Paneer $19

    Cauliflower $18

    spicy, gluten free, peanut free

  • Szechuan Chilli Special

    Chicken $20

    Paneer $20

    Shrimp $20

  • Hakka Noodles

    Chicken $19

    Paneer $19

    Shrimp $20

    Veggie $18

    Mixed $22

Main Course: Bay Leaf Chef’s Specials

(Chef's favorite recipes, served with a side of Basmati rice)

  • Masala Lamb Chops

    Perfectly spiced and grilled lamb chops

    $24

    gluten free, peanut free

  • Bay Leaf Kebab Sizzler

    Sizzling meat and seafood platter from the clay oven

    $24

    peanut free

  • Tandoori Chicken

    The classic Indian grilled cornish hen. A clay oven favorite!

    $22

    gluten free, peanut free

  • Butter Chicken

    The most popular Punjabi curry. Full of awesomeness

    $20

    gluten free

  • Dhaba Chicken Curry

    Spicy, hot, fragrant, and earthly. From the highways of India!

    $20

    dairy free, gluten free, peanut free

  • Shrimp Moilee

    Coconut milk and aromatic spices - based curry from Southern India

    $20

    dairy free, gluten free, peanut free

  • Lamb Bhuna

    $20

    spicy, gluten free, peanut free

  • Bengal Mustard Fish

    $20

    dairy free, gluten free, peanut free

Main Course: Traditional Indian Curries

(Protein and curry of your choice. Served with basmati rice)

  • Chicken $18

    Lamb $19

    Goat $19

    Beef $19

    Fish $19

    Shrimp $19

    Paneer $18

  • Tikka Masala

    The Indian favorite curry. Rich and creamy tomato-based sauce with selected earthy spices

    gluten free, peanut free

  • Kadhai

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

    dairy free, gluten free, peanut free

  • Korma

    A mild mixture of spices combined with cashews and yogurt slow-cooked to perfection

    gluten free, peanut free

  • Vindaloo

    Slow-braised SPICY Goan curry made of potatoes, chili, and vinegar. (lamb/goat/beef only)

    spicy, dairy free, gluten free, peanut free

  • Saag

    Leafy puree sauce made of baby spinach, fenugreek, and other Indian greens

    gluten free, peanut free

  • Rogan Josh

    Aromatic Kashmiri sauce made of mild red chilies, fennel seed, and yogurt (lamb/goat/beef only)

    gluten free, peanut free

Sides and Breads

  • Butter Naan

    $6

    peanut free

  • Laccha Parantha

    $6

    peanut free

  • Garlic Naan

    $6

    peanut free

  • Tandoori Roti

    $6

    peanut free

  • Chilly Naan

    $6

    peanut free

  • Cumin Rice

    $7

    peanut free

  • Raita

    $5

    peanut free

Desserts

  • Rasmalai

    The cottage cheese balls immersed in chilled creamy & milky syrup with cardamom powder

    $9

    gluten free, peanut free

  • 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

    $9

    peanut free

Non-Alcoholic Indian Beverages

  • Sweet or Salty Lassi

    $4

  • Mango Lassi

    $4

  • Darjeeling Chai Tea

    $4

  • Madras Filter Coffee

    $4

  • Sodas

    $3

Signature Cocktails

We craft our signature cocktails by blending select Indian spices with top-shelf liquors and fruits or herbs from local farms

  • Paan Old Fashioned

    Our signature Indian take on the traditional old fashioned with flavors to remember! Refreshing Indian ‘gulkand sugars’ muddled with rye whiskey and bitters, garnished with a twist of citrus rind, paan betel leaf, and maraschino cherry

    $12

  • Rooh-Afzah Cosmopolitan

    A novel cosmopolitan made with Indian rose-flavored sherbet ‘Rooh Afzah’, top-shelf vodka, triple sec, lemon, and a splash of orange juice

    $12

  • Chai-Tini

    Our favorite martini made with a fusion of original Indian chai tea with top-shelf vodka, topped with a splash of ginger liqueurs, and garnished with nutmeg

    $12

  • Mangojito

    A summer favorite mojito made with fresh Indian mangoes, club soda, white rum, and garnished with fresh mint twig

    $11

  • Thumbs up Smash

    India’s favorite soda (a coca-cola product) infused with a dash of lime and chaat masala, spiked with spiced dark rum, and garnished with coriander leaves

    $11

  • Jal Jeera Margarita

    In Hindi, "Jal" means water and "jeera" means cumin. A special margarita made out of Jal jeera and top-shelf tequila

    $11

  • Turmeric Chakra

    Top shelf single-malt whiskey mixed with a teaspoon of turmeric in blood-orange juice, lightly sweetened with cinnamon syrup, and garnished with a blood-orange wheel chakra

    $12

  • Cardamom French 75

    Our original take on the French 75 with cardamoms, cognac, champagne, and lime juice!

    $12

The Classic Mixes

  • Old Fashioned

    $10

  • Moscow Mule

    $10

  • Dirty Martini

    $10

  • Whiskey Sour

    $10

  • Moscow Mule

    $10

  • Manhattan

    $10

  • Bloody Mary

    $10

  • Classic Margarita

    $10

  • Gin and Tonic

    $10

Beer

Beer and curry - a marriage made in heaven

Domestic

  • Coors Light

    $4

  • Bud Light

    $4

  • Yuengling Lager

    $4

  • Budweiser

    $4

  • Miller Light

    $4

  • Blue Moon

    $4

International

  • Kingfisher (India)

    $6

  • Ayinger Brau (Germany)

    $6

  • Paulaner Hefe (Germany)

    $6

  • Dos Equis Amber (Mexico)

    $5

  • Modelo Especial (Mexico)

    $5

  • Corona Extra (Mexico)

    $5

Local

  • Good People IPA

    $5

  • Avondale Brunch Punch Shandy

    $5

  • Avondale Spring Street Saison

    $5

  • Yellowhammer T-Minus Kolsh

    $5

  • Yellowhammer Belgian White

    $5

  • Sta Monkeynaut

    $5

Wine

Fine wines handpicked to pair with modern Indian food - 6 oz glass/bottle

  • Mohua Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)

    6oz Glass $8

    Bottle $30

  • J Lohr Falcon’s Perch Pinot Noir (Monterey)

    6oz Glass $9

    Bottle $36

  • J Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauv (Paso Robles)

    6oz Glass $9

    Bottle $36

  • Small Gully Mr. Blacks Little Book Shiraz (Aus)

    6oz Glass $10

    Bottle $40

  • Coppola Director’s Pinot Noir (Sonoma)

    6oz Glass $11

    Bottle $45

  • Brooks Riesling Dry (Williamette)

    6oz Glass $11

    Bottle $45

  • Au Bon Climat Chardonnay (Santa Barbara)

    Bottle $40

  • Route Stock `route 29` Cabernet Sauv (Napa)

    $40

  • Scribe Riesling Estate (Sonoma)

    $50

  • Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa)

    $50

  • Brick House Select Pinot Noir (Williamette)

    $60

  • Cakebread Chardonnay (Napa)

    $80

  • Honig Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa)

    $80

  • Robert Sinskey Orgia Pinot Gris (Los Carneros)

    $80

  • Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon (Alexander Valley)

    $100

  • Silver Oak Cabernet Sauv (Alexander Valley)

    $120

  • Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa)

    $140

Liquors

The best collection - in 1.5 oz pour size

Tequila

  • Espolon Blanco

  • 1800 Silver

  • Cazadores Reposado

  • Patron Silver

  • Patron Anejo

  • Patron Roca

  • Gran Patron

Liqueurs and Irish Cream

  • Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

  • Jagermeister

  • Baileys Irish Cream

  • Barrows Ginger Liqueur

  • Godiva Chocolate Liqueur

  • Grand Marnier Liqueur

  • Chartreuse Yellow Liqueur

Liquor

The best collection - in 1.5 oz pour size

Single Malt Whiskey

  • Naked Grouse

  • The Glenrothes Vintage

  • Glen Moray Port Cask

  • Glenmorangie 10 Yrs

  • Glenmorangie Lasanta

  • Glenlevit 12 Yrs

  • Glenfiddich 12 Yrs

  • The Glenrothes

  • Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban

  • Glenfiddich Project XX

  • Highland Park Magnus

  • Highland Park Viking

  • Aberlour 12 Yrs

  • Dalmore 12 Yrs

  • Nectar D’or

  • Laphroaig 10 Yrs

  • Glenfiddich 14 Yrs

  • Macallan Double Cask

  • Macallan Double Cask Gold

  • Balvenie Doublewood

  • Balvenie Ameri Oak 12 Yrs

  • Glenfiddich 15 Yrs

  • Glenlevit French Oak 15 Yrs

  • Ardberg Uigeadail

  • Laphroaig Quarter Cask

  • Highland Park Valknut

  • Macallan 12 Yrs

  • Aberlour 16 Yrs

  • Oban 14 Yrs

  • Balvenie Carribean Cask

  • Glenmorangie Spios

  • Dalmore Portwood

  • Talisker 12 Yrs

  • Macallan Classic Cut

  • Macallan Edition No. 4

  • Balvenie Peat Week 14 Yrs

  • Tomatin 18 Yrs

  • Glen Garioch 21 Yrs

  • Glenlevit 18 Yrs

  • Balvenie Sherry Cask 15 Yrs

  • Macallan Fine Oak 15 Yrs

  • Highland Park 18 Yrs

  • Glenfiddich 21 Yrs

  • Balvenie Portwood 21 Yrs

Other Whiskey

  • Crown Royal

  • Jack Daniel

  • Bullet Rye

  • Woodford Reserve

  • Wild Turkey Diamond

  • Jack Daniel Sinatra

Vodka

  • Finlandia

  • Svedka

  • Choplin

  • Absolut

  • Stolichnaya

  • Ketel One

  • Grey Goose

  • Ciroc

  • Belvedere

  • Ciroc

  • Crystal Head

Rum

  • Don Q Gold

  • Bacardi Gold

  • Malibu

  • Captain Morgan

  • Appleton Reserve

  • Bacardi 8

  • Kirk & Sweeney 18 Yrs

  • Pyrat XO

  • Flor De Cana

  • Kirk & Sweeney 21 Yrs

  • Malecon 18 Yrs

Brandy and Cognac

  • Ciroc vs Brandy

  • Hennessy Cognac

  • Hennessy Xo Cognac

  • Remy Martin XO Cognac

Gin

  • Beefeater

  • Tanqueray

  • Bombay Sapphire

  • Hendricks

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