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Bay Leaf Indian BR - Gimme Do's & Don'ts for Baw's first time at an Indian Restaurant
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:08 pm
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:08 pm
My better half's work Christmas party is going to be at Bay Leaf Indian restaurant this year. I've never had Indian food, so I'm trying to avoid an Along Came Polly type situation. Give me some reviews for an Indian/Curry noob so I get something that a country boy can eat but not catch my arse on fire. I like moderately spicy food, Don't have IBS, and can be adventurous when it comes to dining. So let me know what's good and what's not at Bay Leaf.
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Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:10 pm to lowhound
Is it a big group? Because if so it might be a buffet setup
Let me look at the menu and I'll give you a few ideas on things that you'd probably like. I haven't been there in years but really enjoyed it when I went.
Let me look at the menu and I'll give you a few ideas on things that you'd probably like. I haven't been there in years but really enjoyed it when I went.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:10 pm to lowhound
Indian food is not remotely scary or hard to like. It's a cuisine of pot-cooking: lots of things are cooked in a sauce, or to a soupy consistency. If you grew up eating "stuff over rice" in south Louisiana, you'll do fine w/indian food.
If you're lucky, it will be buffet style so you can try a little of things without committing to a whole plate of whatever.
If you're lucky, it will be buffet style so you can try a little of things without committing to a whole plate of whatever.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:14 pm to hungryone
Christ their menu is huge
I could eat Indian food twice a day it's so good. I'd rather go out to an Indian buffet than go somewhere like Ruth's Chris.
I could eat Indian food twice a day it's so good. I'd rather go out to an Indian buffet than go somewhere like Ruth's Chris.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:14 pm to hungryone
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If you're lucky, it will be buffet style so you can try a little of things without committing to a whole plate of whatever.
This is a great way to experience Indian food.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:16 pm to lowhound
Along Came Polly was a very underrated comedic film but you will not experience anything like that scene. I havent had anything at bayleaf that was anywhere near the heat level as i have had at other Indian places around the country.
Bay Leaf's butter chicken is fantastic, but they only have in on the buffet. they usualy have a light curry and a dark curry with a particular meat. both are usually very very good. Put the sauce over the rice just like cajuns do. Try what ever spinach/paneer dish they have they are great. And get a bowl of the Raita or spiced greek yogurt. It is good as drizzle on all the dishes.
Bay Leaf's butter chicken is fantastic, but they only have in on the buffet. they usualy have a light curry and a dark curry with a particular meat. both are usually very very good. Put the sauce over the rice just like cajuns do. Try what ever spinach/paneer dish they have they are great. And get a bowl of the Raita or spiced greek yogurt. It is good as drizzle on all the dishes.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:17 pm to hungryone
quote:right it is weird how most indian food and most cajun food is a sauce over rice.
If you grew up eating "stuff over rice" in south Louisiana, you'll do fine w/indian food.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:20 pm to CarRamrod
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right it is weird how most indian food and most cajun food is a sauce over rice.
A little history - it wasn't always like that. It's actually the British influence on India. The Brits desired to have their meats with a gravy and the Indians adapted. The Brits loved it and that's why Indian food is so popular there now.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:22 pm to lowhound
At Bay Leaf, I find the following sauces to be spiciest to mildest: Vindaloo, Curry, Kalimirch, Roganjosh, Sag/Sagwala, Masala, Korma. Have some nan (the flat bread) and some water ready to go if you go spiciest... you may be surprised by the persistence of the heat.
Each of those sauces will use different herbs and spices. If you're going buffet style, try a few and find your favorites. The different types of meat also affect the flavor of the dish.
I'm not a huge fan of the vegetarian dishes with the squeaky cheeses instead of meats, but the flavor profiles would generally be the same based on the sauces.
Each of those sauces will use different herbs and spices. If you're going buffet style, try a few and find your favorites. The different types of meat also affect the flavor of the dish.
I'm not a huge fan of the vegetarian dishes with the squeaky cheeses instead of meats, but the flavor profiles would generally be the same based on the sauces.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:24 pm to lowhound
Do buffet style if possible. It will give give you an opportunity to try everything. Nothing at Bay Leaf is overly spicy. They tone it down to keep everybody happy.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:34 pm to ChatRabbit77
I'm not sure if they'll have a buffet or a small dinner menu to choose from. Fairly large group, 30-40 people. I'm all about some rice and gravy.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:36 pm to lowhound
If you are ok with spicey get lamb vindaloo.
If you want to play it safe anything with the word "korma" usually means creamy and not spicey.
Edit: Also, vegetable samosa, thank me later.
If you want to play it safe anything with the word "korma" usually means creamy and not spicey.
Edit: Also, vegetable samosa, thank me later.
This post was edited on 12/11/19 at 12:39 pm
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:38 pm to lowhound
Their Tandoori Chicken is really good!
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:49 pm to lowhound
Butter chicken is a pretty safe pic if it’s not a buffet.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:50 pm to lowhound
Byrani is Indian jambalaya
Chicken Tikka masala
Tandoori chicken
Chicken Tikka masala
Tandoori chicken
Posted on 12/11/19 at 12:57 pm to lowhound
If it is buffet, try some of the things you would never order. Some things are better with bread vs rice and vice versa.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 1:05 pm to lowhound
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Christmas party
quote:only eat naan
Give me some reviews for an Indian/Curry noob so I get something that a country boy can eat but not catch my arse on fire
If you’re used to cajun spice levels (not just heat), you should be fine. Generally, the lighter the color of a curry, the lighter the spice level. And if it smells to spicy for you, then stay away.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 1:23 pm to lowhound
Indian food is better if you share the different food between people.
One dish by itself can get a bit dull. So if ordering off a menu, try to get people around you to share so you can try all the different types of curry.
One dish by itself can get a bit dull. So if ordering off a menu, try to get people around you to share so you can try all the different types of curry.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 2:40 pm to CarRamrod
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ight it is weird how most indian food and most cajun food is a sauce over rice.
I can't speak to the Indian side of things, but the LA "stuff over rice" is completely West African in origin. It's not European at all. Something slightly soupy served over a starch (usually rice) is the basic idea of a meal all over West Africa. Those enslaved folks in the kitchen left behind far more than most people credit.
Posted on 12/11/19 at 3:41 pm to lowhound
Tika Masala and Korma are gonna be your best intros into Indian Food. Get it with Chicken or Lamb. Get some Naan bread to sop up with.
If a buffet, try everything.
If a buffet, try everything.
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