Bayleaf Kitchen Menu

Introducing Bayleaf Kitchen, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Southampton. This exceptional eatery specializes in authentic Indian flavors, served with a side of impeccable hospitality. From classic dishes like Methi Chicken, a fragrant Hyderabadi chicken delicacy, to the indulgent Gosht Dum Nihari, slow-cooked lamb shank bursting with spices, the menu invites you on a flavorful journey.

Breads and Accompaniments enhance your dining experience: savor the warmth of a freshly baked Plain Nan or indulge in a Chutneys Tray brimming with homemade delights. Patrons rave about the attentive service, highlighted by personal recommendations from the owner, ensuring you savor each bite.

Reasonably priced yet utterly delicious; it's no surprise guests leave eager to return. Bayleaf Kitchen is not just a restaurant—it's a delightful experience that embodies the true spirit of Indian cuisine.

Starters

Kebab Platter

for one A medley of chicken tikka, malai tikka, king prawns, seekh kebab and lamb tikka. Served with fresh coriander and mint chutney.

$£7.95

Seafood Platter

for two A medley of tandoori salmon, king prawns, monkfish and Amritsari. Served with tamarind and mint sauce.

$£15.95

Combo Platter

for two (meat) Selection of Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab, Onion Bhaji and Veg Samosa. Served with tamarind sauce, mint sauce ans salad.

$£11.95

Papdi Chat

(V) Papdi Chaat is an Indian street food snack that is highly relished. Prepared with short crust flour cake. Served with sweet yoghurt and tamarind sauce with chopped onions and tomatoes.

$£4.95

Aloo Tikki Chat

(V, G) Lightly spiced, deep-fried potato cake. Served with chick peas, tamarind and sweet yoghurt.

$£4.55

Punjabi Samosa Chat

(G) Punjabi samosa served with tamarind chutney, green chutney, sweet yoghurt on a bed of chick peas.

$£4.25

Chilli Paneer

(V, G) Batter fried cottage cheese tossed with garlic, chilli sauce and Juliane Bell Peppers. Served with salad.

$£5.50

Onion Bhaiji

(V, G) Sliced onions mixed with light spices and gram flour then deep fried. Served with mint sauce and salad.

$£3.45

Fish Amritsari

(G) Named after the city where it originated, Amritsar, Punjab, Tilapia fillet marinated with lemon juice, caraway seeds, fenugreek and turmeric, coated with a batter of gram flour and deep fried. Served with salad and mint sauce

$£6.45

Kon-Kani Kekra

(G) Baby crabs marinated with salt and crushed peppercorns then deep fried with rice four. Served with sweet chilli sauce.

$£5.95

Chicken Kathi Roll

(G) Kathi roll is a street food - originated from Kolkata, India. Sauté chicken or paneer strips stuffed in shallow-fried parantha. Served with baby leaf salad.

$£4.95

Paneer Kathi Roll

(G) Kathi roll is a street food - originated from Kolkata, India. Sauté chicken or paneer strips stuffed in shallow-fried parantha. Served with baby leaf salad.

$£4.95

Seekh Kebab

Lamb mince marinated with fresh green chillies, ginger, garlic and spices and cooked over the charcoal. Served with mint sauce and salad.

$£5.95

Garlic Chilli Prawns

(G) Batter fried king prawns tossed in a spicy garlic sauce with bell peppers and onions.

$£6.95

Bhoona Poori

(G) Deep fried Indian bread stuffed with either shrimps, minced lamb, chicken or paneer.

$£5.25

Chicken Chat

Chicken diced and simmered in sweet and tangy sauce.

$£4.25

Chilli Chicken Tikka

(G) Batter fried chicken tikka tossed in garlic chilli sauce.

$£4.25

Crab And Code Tikki

Crab and code minced sauté with the spices, served with coriander and fresh mint chutney.

$£5.95

Sword Fish Tikka

Sword fish marinated with Kashmiri chillies, Greek yoghurt, fresh ginger and spices cooked in clay oven.

$£6.95

Tandoori Soya Chaps

(V, G) Soya champs marinated with yoghurt and spices, cooked in a clay oven, served with salad and green chutney.

$£5.95

Paneer Tikka

Diced cottage cheese marinated with roasted gram flour, caraway seeds and hung curd, skewered with diced peppers and onions roasted over charcoal in clay oven.

$£5.95

Chicken Tikka

Diced chicken breast marinated with yoghurt and homemade spices then cooked over charcoal.

$£5.95

Tandoori Chicken

Chicken on the bone marinated with yoghurt and homemade spices, cooked over charcoal. Served with salad and mint sauce.

$£5.95

Chicken Shashik

Chicken skewered with diced onions and bell peppers cooked over charcoal.

$£10.95

Lamb Shashik

Chicken skewered with diced onions and bell peppers cooked over charcoal.

$£10.95

Tandoori Lamb Chops

Lamb chops marinated in ginger and garlic paste, fresh coriander, green chillies, hung yoghurt and brown onion paste, cooked in clay oven.

$£6.95

Duck Tikka

Duck fillet marinated with tikka masala, cooked in tandoor.

$£6.95

Tandoori King Prawns

King prawns marinated in a homemande tandoori masala, cooked over charcoal.

$£7.25

Salmon Tikka

Filleted Scottish salmon marinated in herbs and spices then grilled in the tandoor and served with salad and mint sauce.

$£7.25

Chicken Malai Tikka

This chicken tikka preparation is different than usual chiken tikka. Diced chicken breast marinated with soft cheese and cream, cooked over the charcoals and served with salad and mint sauce.

$£5.25

Tandoori Healthy Options

Traditional Flavours

Gosht Dum Nihari

(Lamb Shank) Succulent lamb shank cooked overnight in various pots, whole spices and aniseed. The dish originated in Lucknow.

$£11.95

Gosht Patiala

Speciality of the Punjab region. Lamb on the bone and lamb mince cooked together with whole spices.

$£10.95

Dhabha Gosht

Home style lamb curry on the bone, cooked in a sealed pot with whole spices, onions and tomatoes.

$£10.95

Punjab Chicken Masala

A traditional dish from Punjab region. Chicken tikka cooked with tomatoes, onions and yoghurt brunoise peppers.

$£9.95

Gosht Belliram

Diced lamb marinated overnight with spices and yoghurt. Cooked in a sealed pot

$£10.95

Rajasthani Lal Maans

Lai Maas is a fiery Rajasthani meat curry. Lamb cooked in a variety of masalas with a burst of red chillies

$£10.95

Railways Lamb Curry

Railways Lamb Curry was developed by the chefs of the Indian Railways. Spicy and thin saucy lamb, cooked in thin and spicy sauce with potatoes, cauliflower and mushrooms.

$£10.95

Chicken Chattinad

Hot South Indian delicacy of chicken on the bone simmered in onion sauces, roasted chattinad spices (coconut, star anise, red chillies, black peppercorn) with pilau rice

$£10.95

Charsi Kadhai

A very popular dish of Peshawar region. Chicken on the bone cooked with tomatoes which gives the dish a tangy and sweetened flavour with flavour of black peppers.

$£9.95

Desi Chicken Curry

Traditional home made chicken curry. Chicken on the bone, cooked in a pot with its own stock and whole spices.

$£9.95

Chicken Tikka Butter Masala

(N) Tandoor roasted chicken tikki simmered in a sweet and tangy tomato and cashew nut gravy.

$£9.95

Chicken Kali Mirchi

Chicken on the bone cooked in a traditional of brown onion rich sauce in ground black peppercorns.

$£10.95

Methi Chicken

A Hyderabadi delicacy of chicken. Chicken breast simmered in fresh fenugreek leaves, finished with a touch of cream

$£9.95

Tamarind Chicken

Light spiced pot roasted chicken tikka, simmered in sweet and sour flavour tamarind and tomatoes sauce, tempered with mustard seeds.

$£10.95

Jungli Duck

Pot roasted barberry duck breast marinated with salt, lemon juice, tumeric and ground mixed spices, cooked in a black peppercorn, star anise served with pepper sauce and pilau rice.

$£12.95

Tamarind Duck

Pan roasted Barberry Duck breast, served with tamarind sauce and pilau rice

$£12.95

Culcuta Monk Fish

Marinated pieces of Monk Fish cooked in a yoghurt based gravy. The curry is robust, slightly spicy and delicately sour with the curd ans spices. The fish is really tender and soft having absorbed the wonderful flavours of the gravy.

$£13.95

Masala Fish Curry

A Bangali delicacy. Sword fish cooked in masala fish curry tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

$£13.95

Malabari Prawn Curry

King prawns cooked in tamarind, coconut and jaggery making it a perfect South Indian delicacy.

$£13.95

Goan Prawns Curry

A classic favourite of the Goan region. King Prawns cooked in onion, tomatoes and coconut milk sauce tempered with curry.

$£13.95

Masala

(N) A traditional and very popular, creamy, tomato Indian dish which is bursting full of flavour and colour.

$£7.95

Korma

(N) A traditional and very popular dish made with coconut, almond and cashew nuts and finished with cream.

$£7.95

Madras

Hot and spicy curry.

$£7.95

Jalfrezi

Spicy and hot pepper sauce.

$£7.95

Bhoona

Thick onion and tomato sauce cooked on slow flame with spices.

$£7.95

Rogan Josh

Traditional Indian aromatic curry with cassia and cardomom.

$£7.95

Kadhai

Onion and tomato sauce cooked with diced bell peppers and onions with aromatic kadhai masala

$£7.95

Vindaloo

Very hot and spicy curry, tempered with curry leaves and dry red chillies.

$£7.95

Do-Piaza

Cooked with a large amount of onions, added in the curry and as a garnish.

$£7.95

Passanda

(N) A delicious almond and cream based curry, garnished with almond flakes.

$£7.95

Patia

served with pilau rice or plain rice. Available in

$£9.95

Dhansak

served with pilau rice or plain rice. Available in

$£9.95

Classic Flavours

Vegetarian Mains

Paneer Taka Tak

Shredded paneer tikka simmered in bell pepper sauce.

$£8.95

Paneer Makhani

(N) Diced cottage cheese simmered in a sweet and tangy tomato and cashew nut sauce.

$£8.95

Mutter Paneer

Garden green peas and cottage cheese cooked in a chopped masala and brown onion sauce.

$£7.95

Palak Paneer

Cottage cheese simmered in spinach.

$£7.95

Mushroom Dolmas

Mushroom and cottage cheese simmered in onion and tomato and cashew nut sauce.

$£7.95

Malai Kofta

(G, N) Deep fried potato and paneer balls simmered in a tomato and cashew nut sauce.

$£8.95

Shabnam Curry

Green peas and mushroom curry finished with a touch of cream.

$£7.95

Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani is a staple food originating from the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. Black lentil, kidney beans and split chick peas cooked overnight on a slow flame finished with cream and butter.

$£7.95

Aloo Gobhi

Potatoes and fresh cauliflower cooked together.

$£5.55

Bombay Aloo

Potatoes cooked with onion and tomato masala, tempered with black onion seeds.

$£5.55

Palak Aloo

Potatoes cooked with spinach.

$£5.55

Ghar Ki Dal

Yellow lentils tempered with chopped garlic and cumin seeds.

$£5.55

Amritsari Choley

This is the style of cooking in Punjab, chick peas cooked with onions and tomatoes.

$£5.55

Mushroom Bhaji

Cupped mushroom sautéed in onion and tomato masala.

$£5.55

Saag Bhaji

Spinach sautéed with garlic, diced onion and peppers.

$£5.55

Saag Channa

Cooked with spinach.

$£5.55

Dal Makhani

Kidney beans and split chick peas cooked overnight on slow flame finished with cream and butter.

$£5.55

Baigan Ka Bhartha

Roasted mashed eggplant dish simmered in pan with various spices, onions, ginger and chillies. Garnished with coriander.

$£5.55

Masala Bhindi

Okra sautéed with chopped masala and light spices.

$£5.55

Aloo Jeera

Baby potatoes simmered in chopped masala and spring onions.

$£5.55

Soya Chops

Mock meat is cooked with bell peppers and traditional masala.

$£5.55

Vegetarian and Vegan Menu

Basmati Rice

Boil Rice

Plain boil basmati rice

$£2.45

Pilau Rice

Basmati rice cooked in sealed pot in flavour with whole spice.

$£2.65

Mushroom Rice

Basmati rice cooked mushroom.

$£3.25

Lemon Rice

(N) Basmati rice tempered with curry leaves and mustard seeds with flavour of fresh lemon juice.

$£3.25

Special Fried Rice

(N) Basmati rice cooked with boiled eggs and green peas, garnished with cashew nuts and raisins.

$£2.95

Keema Rice

Basmati rice cooked with lamb minced.

$£3.45

Jeera And Peas Rice

Peas rice tempered with whole Cumin.

$£3.25

Chutneys Tray

A selection of home made chutney and relishes.

$£1.65

Poppadoms

$£0.65

Kuchumber Salad

Onion, tomatoes and onions mixed with chopped coriander.

$£1.65

Garden Green Salad

Sliced tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and onion served with green chillies.

$£1.65

Cucumber Raita

Yoghurt mixed with roasted cumin and chopped cucumber.

$£1.55

Spiced Onion

Chopped onions mixed with spices and tomato ketchup.

$£0.95

Plain Yoghurt

$£0.95

Accompaniments

Breads / Rotiya

Plain Nan

A classic refined flour leavened bread cooked in Tandoor.

$£2.45

Chilli, Cheese And Coriander Nan

Tandoori cooked nan with cheddar cheese, chilli and fresh coriander.

$£3.55

Keema Nan

Nan stuffed with lamb minced and cooked in Tandoor.

$£3.55

Lachha Paratha

Crispy and flaky multi-layered whole wheat flour bread cooked in Tandoor, brushed with butter.

$£3.55

Mint Paratha

(G) Mint flavoured flaky wheat flour bread cooked in Tandoor.

$£3.55

Chapati

(G) Thin rolled wheat flour bread, shallow cooked over griddle.

$£2.25

Tandoori Roti

(G) Wheat flour bread cooked in Tandoor.

$£2.25