I am inspired by Bay Leaf's exceptional service. The staff are consistently warm and welcoming. read more

Bay Leaf - Indian Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

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don't recommend it. that's all. I grew up eating Indian food and please they can do better and it's sad people can't recognize the quality food vs. average. you guys need to buy a better rice, please stop using cheap stuff. you can be so much better, please introduce thaali. don't stuck with boring menu. its time to innovate. read more

The flavor of the food is good but the portions are small especially for the outrageous price youre paying

We love Bay leaf! It's always delicious. Service is always friendly. Our favorites are the Butter Chicken and Lamb Korma.

Well, this is disappointing, but we won't be returning to Bay Leaf. This evening, we sat down at 5:30, and were told that we needed to make room for other diners at 6:40. We ordered appetizers, wine, and main courses. They tried to take food away before we were finished, and they didn't offer a dessert. We've been here dozens of times and seen the portions shrink, etc, but being asked to hurry up and leave is just not acceptable, especially with all we ordered and how long we'd been there at a 2-top table. Very rude service! read more

Everyone in New Bern raves about how delicious Bay Leaf is so we had to try it out. This was my very first time trying Indian cuisine so I was very excited. I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and was a little disappointed as I personally thought it tasted like tomato basil soup with chicken. Definitely needed some more rice to go with it as the portions were smaller than I thought they would be. I was confused by the atmosphere as it looks like a small Italian restaurant with all of the wine bottles and wine themed decor. Service was mediocre. We entered and stood there until a server from across the restaurant held up three fingers and then pointed us to a table without saying anything which was pretty much how the service went. No friendly greetings, no smiles, just "Okay." "Water?" "Refill?" "Check?" Check was also incorrect. Would really like to give it a second chance but was not all that impressed and did not understand the local hype upon my first visit. read more

I came with an open mind and high expectations, being that the ratings at this establishment were pretty high. I would like to first point out the obvious, at least in my experience, that the customer service was mediocre. I had ordered two drinks, a House special sweet mango Lassie and chai masala tea, which both were very delicious, but I had to remind the owner 3x to get my drinks. Granted, the night was pretty busy for a Monday night, but getting my drinks late in my meal was not what I expected, at the very least. The entrees and the garlic naan were prepared with a lot of flavors. I enjoyed every bit of it. The portions were decent, but the price of $20 per dish and an "adjustment" fee of $6 for the entire meal on top of the sales tax was a bit steep and odd. The prices are steep, even more expensive than most Indian restaurants in California. The restaurant's ambiance was inviting and comfortable for an enjoyable meal setting. All in all, it's a pretty good Indian restaurant, but prepare to fork a hefty amount of money for it. read more

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Best Indian food in town! You won't be disappointed. I have lived in multiple states and out of every Indian restaurant I've tried, this one is by far the best. Very friendly staff as well. read more

I have to update my review. I'm a long term fan of this restaurant. But I'm seeing the shrinkflation for this place now. The rice on the to go order was cut in HALF. I was shocked as I KNOW you get more rice when you dine in. THey've updated their containers. The paneer is very limited. They have watered down their brown chutney sauce. it's not as gelatinous as it's been in the past. It's a liquid like water. Their little sauce containers are only filled half way. All of them were half full. It's just awful and sad to see this. :( I would rather drive to Jacksonville to eat at OceanBay where their portions are what you pay for! read more

I am not one to write reviews but I have nothing but good things to say about this restaurant. The shrimp biryani and chicken tikka masala are our go to and it slaps every single time. Each time I come in to visit my family we make sure this is dinner one night, I crave it! read more

Bay Leaf - Shrimp Biryani Togo - Indian Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

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Wanted to stop by for the lunch buffet but was told they don't do the buffet anymore despite the sign outside advertising the buffet. When I first ate here about 4 years ago it was one of the best restaurant meals I have ever had,loved the spices and flavors. Unfortunately over the last 2 years prices have gone up and portion sizes have gone down dramatically. I love the Chicken Tika Marsala ,used to be a very generous portion but now it is 5-6 small pieces of chicken all sauce with just a cup of rice for almost 30$. I understand cut backs due to a bad economy but lowering portion sizes and raising prices to make a profit isn't right or fair for loyal customers. Staff isn't to friendly these days either,I truly miss going there but don't see myself or my family going back and will definitely not be recommending the Bay Leaf to anybody Update: Went back a week ago because family member invited my family for lunch. It was an hour to the midday shutdown time and staff was extremely rude and rushed us with ordering and eating, tall skinny and short bald waiter decided to sit in dinning room area close to our table on their phones with volume all the way up to motivate us to finish faster so they can close down as they locked the door as we where walking out. Never seen a more unpleasant and unprofessional staff read more

Dines here twice within the space of three days. Do not miss the cheesy garlic naan. Oh my staaaarrrs!! So good. The sag paneer was also incredible. Mahi tandoorchicken tikka ok, butter chicken good. The owners and servers excellent. read more

The food is absolutely great and always consistent ,it is one of the very few Indian restaurants nationwide ( I have looked in 31 states so far) where you can get a beef boti masala and it was my favorite and always great. My problem with the place is that after me literally eating there 80+ times addressing the owner, her Sons and some of the staff by their first name, always tipping nice, still treat me like a total stranger and when it's getting just to 8:45 pm they taking your plate and your glass away and present your bill basically telling you get the fuck out asap. . One day the restaurant was empty at 11:35 am and the owner and husband and son sat at a table close to where I always sit and now they wanted me to choose a different table far away from them. A little later an Indian person came and they gave him " my table" This is not how you treat regulars. Never come back. . Goodbye Ruby. read more

5/5 worth it Indian cuisine!!! Very authentic and great family staff, but if you want medium, specify 2/10. 5/10 spice level still hurts!

We've been twice now. The first time , the service was *really* slow but the restaurant was full and they were down someone in the kitchen. Nonetheless, the food was good. Really. Good. We went back again. This time, less crowded and the service was prompt. Again, the food was quite good. We've tried two variations of biryani; the mixed biryani was best. We've also tried aloo gobi and butter chicken. Those were both good too but the portions are a bit small. While I can't say the service is especially friendly, they get the job done and we'll be back. read more

Because of COVID-19, they are not serving the lunch buffet which is what I usually have when I eat here. But, good thing, the food is so good, anything you order will be delicious! The portions are big, so you can easily share a meal or save for leftovers. We decided to each order and share. This was the first time I ordered the Chai and it was great. I wish I ordered the Naan because it's always perfect for soaking up the sauce! read more

Bay Leaf - Chai Tea - Indian Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

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The restaurant is a bit withdrawn from the main street; it's a very nice space and looks family-run. They still have a sign out as if there's a buffet, but that's probably not allowed in this new corona-world, to the disappointment of some other perspective diners. I sometimes want a buffet and sometimes don't, this would have been a day for it, but I was nonetheless quite happy. My straightforward order of channa masala and poori tasted fresh. A separate side table was brought out for my fried bread, and the chickpeas, while only modestly hot, possessed a variety of sweet and savory flavors and were by no means simplistic. Other delicious-looking dishes were brought by to the other socially distant tables. I wasn't thrilled with the price to portion ratio, but the range of interesting vegetarian menu items and the flavor I got were certainly very good and probably not easy to find in the area. read more

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Went with my family and right away we got a unwelcoming vibe. One guy asked if we had a reservation but the place was basically empty. We asked if we needed one and he said no. We placed our order and the waiter forgot to put in the tandoori chicken which is ok because mistakes happen f but we didn't receive the meal till after everyone was done eating. Then when they ran our bill they gave themself a very heft tip( gratuity) that was way over the 20%. The next day I saw we had an extra charge on top of our original that had nothing to do with our bill. I called them the lady said " sometimes cards get charged for other people tables. But the charge should drop off in 48 hours." The way she talked it sounded like it was a normal thing that happens there. Either way I will never go back. They weren't friendly and not welcoming at all. I did have a gut feeling that I needed to keep my receipt and I'm glad I did. I have another day till the charge "falls off" so we shall see. I'll keep everyone updated. read more

Super rude on the phone and the portions are ridiculous not found again. We will make our own read more

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Butter chicken, paneer tikka masala, garlic naan, veggie samosa. All amazing. I was a little worried because the two main dishes looked very similar, but the tastes were unique to their own seasonings. The samosa orders come with two, and they served them with three different sauces that were all delicious. Each main dish is on the pricier side, but you're paying for quality in both food and service. You ever eat at a place, leave satisfied, and then continue to think about it after the fact? That's how good the food is here. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting a great meal, and I will definitely come here again. read more

Bay Leaf - Butter chicken, paneer tikka masala, garlic naan, veggie samosa - Indian Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

Their butter chicken with garlic cheese naan has been my go to order for years. But they seem to be adding tomato sauce to it because it's not nearly as flavorful as it used to be. The garlic cheese naan has been slacking as well. Used to be a 5/5, lately it's been a 3/5. It's a real hit or miss nowadays. The atmosphere is okay but the staff seem very unhappy and stressed. Rarely any smiles or cheerful greetings. I hope they see better days and maybe the service will improve. read more

I have ordered the chicken biryani and it is one of the worst I had for a $18. They even charged extra 4% on your total bill if we choose to pay credit card. Please don't go in this restaurant. It's a fake overly priced Indian restaurant. read more

We got take out from Bayleaf last week. The food was great and the naan was also amazing. We ordered chicken 65, chicken tikka, and lamb vindaloo. While all of the food was great, the order was incorrect... I was disappointed because we didn't receive my chicken tikka but instead got butter chicken. By the time we got home with the order, it was too much of a hassle to go back for the correct dish. Butter chicken was excellent however, We did want to enjoy some Kheer for dessert but they were out. So, overall good but wish the order would've been correct. read more

Bay Leaf - Butter Chicken and naan - Indian Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

I do t usually write reviews yet this was such a miserable experience I feel compelled. 1) loud obnoxious music 2) menu on website not the same as in restaurant (no curries) 3) I'm a vegetarian, menu says 'fresh vegetables' in menu item. I ask if they used frozen, waiter said 'hmm some are frozen' better answer is we use frozen mixed vegetables and stir them around in a flavorless sauce. I honestly make better Indian food than this restaurant. read more

TASTY food. Good selection. Good spiced food. I would go again and recommend it. Service okay. read more

Some of the best Indian food in NC. I've eaten Indian food in several countries and all around the US. This place is absolutely fantastic.

The chicken tikka masala is my favorite. The variety of bread choice is magnificent. Love the atmosphere.

I noticed my last review was 5 years ago so this is an update. I do not know what has happened here but I am sure we were not served what we ordered. Our server was aggressive and rushing us through our lunch of which cost $50. A few hours later, both of us were in agreement that our bodies were not digesting this meal well. I should have checked the health rating. Sadly, I will choose a different dining experience next time my friend is in town. read more

The perfect location for a romantic evening with your dinner date(s) (i went w my fiance and daughter). We were craving Indian food and as we arrived, the ambiance was so warm and welcoming. The lady, which i assume is the owner, was so kind to my daughter which made me realize this was probably a family-owned restaurant which makes you always feel a bit more warmer inside. The food was sooooo yummy. Infused with so many different delicious flavors, we were so impressed. I got the Chicken Tikka Masala and my fiance got the Lamb Shahi Korma, both of our dishes with a side of rice and garlic naan and we were so impressed!! This is definitely a staple on our list of date locations! TRY ITTTT read more

I am leaving a review because Yelp reviews led me to this fantastic restaurant and I'd love to encourage others to do the same! I ordered a beer and waited for my takeout and enjoyed the lovely Saturday night atmosphere. We ordered the salmon tikka with Masala sauce on the side, the began khas, vegetable samosa, bhindi do-paiza, Achaea, chana masala, and the navrattan korma. Of course we had the naan and gulab jamun as well. I've lived all over the world and this Indian food is some of the best I have ever had! read more

Spectacular food...was a bit of a wait for food to be served, but well well well worth the wait. Everything was so freshly prepared and the naan breads (onion and the garlic) were amazing. When they set up an additional folding table beside our dining table...in preparation for the naan breads....we knew we came to the right place. We ordered the beef korma, lamb roganjosh, and lamb chops ---every single bite was AMAZING!!!! We literally wiped each of our dishes clean. We will definitely be back! read more

Bay Leaf - Indian Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

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No buffet, still advertising. Charges 20% tip for two people without notifying you. Service is mediocre and they take 20%. Food is ok, but a 1 rating is based upon deception by these people read more

Bay Leaf - Still showing buffet - Indian Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

Love this place. I usually order well known dishes like butter chicken or chicken tikka masala and they are really good but recently I tried the beef biryani and it's my new favorite. I also tried the chicken vindaloo, baigan bharta, and the chicken 65 khas... all were amazing and full of flavor. Don't be afraid to try a new dish here because it will probably be really good! read more

Wonderful food!! Authentic Indian cuisine!! Not something I expected in North Carolina. Here on a business trip, stumbled across this wonderful place!! Highly recommend!! read more

Bay Leaf - Indian Near Me - New Bern, North Carolina

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We were happy to find Indian food as an option on a trip to New Bern. We started with the appetizer sampler which we felt was a little greasy but the 3 sauces that were dropped off at the table were delicious. Our mains were Chicken Vindaloo and Malia Kofta both served with a generous side of rice. We also ordered roti, masala chai and the carrot halwa. My favorites were the kofta, chai and the halwa. The service was ok but not overly friendly, food arrived as ordered & quickly, bathroom was clean. The decor is a bit of a confusing mix of styles but who cares, we were there for the food! Enjoy! read more

Let me start by saying and giving credit where credit is due. The food tastes ok. It's not mind blowing by any means but given the fact that it's the only Indian restaurant in the area it tastes ok. Also, beer is "cheap". $4 for a Kingfisher isn't that bad. HOWEVER. First. FOOD. The portions have been ridiculously reduced as of late, prices are way higher than in the past (I understand why I guess, but 20$ for a cup of curry and white rice is simply unacceptable). We're talking DC, Los Angeles level pricing here for one "styrofoam plate" worth of food lol. We ordered an assorted appetizer plate. The thing was simply laughable. One big fat greasy samosa in the middle with 3 pieces of fried onions and maybe 5 chunks of chicken. Semi-bland, annatto/paprika colored chicken. All for a great $13.00. The naan? Omg lmao. That was a naan yeah but a very thin naan. Like a tortilla. Like literally no bubbles, or that slight char that you get from their tandoor. If you've eaten at any other Indian restaurant you know what I'm talking about. The Mango Lassi was warm. Warm yogurt? No good. Second. SERVICE! It is slow. Super slow. Slower than an octogenarian with ankle weights. Don't come here SUPER hungry otherwise you're screwed. Third. FEES. They have a crazy fee for card payments and they don't tell you anything about it. They don't ask you about cash vs card payment. They just charge it. Fourth. THE RESTROOM. It is dirty, super outdated, rusty, smelly, everything you'd imagine a gas station bathroom to be. Which brought the overall score to a 1/5 stars easy. A restaurant in this price range has NO excuse to have a sketchy, gas-station level bathroom. To sum it up, we spent $100 for this underwhelming meal. Well, $96.00 + $4.00 card fee. It was not well spent. Although there's always a lesson behind everything so I guess that was the upside of it. read more

Excellent food - we had a variety of dishes and everything was fresh and delicious. I'm a huge fan of Indian seasoning and flavors and theirs is spot on. Be sure to order some of the breads! Phone service was excellent during ordering and the food was piping hot at pickup. Hope to eat there one day after the virus is history. read more

The best Indian food I've probably ever had. I had the veggie samosas and the jalfrezi chicken, my party had the butter chicken, and one person had the lamb (don't remember the sauce) and we all loved the food so much! The service was also amazing. We were meeting friends and this town happened to be the halfway point. So this restaurant is actually an hour away from me but I absolutely will be making the drive to have it again! read more

This is my favorite Indian restaurant so far! The smell of spices practically wafted out the door. The meat samosa offered as an appetizer is amazing - filled with ground lamb and some lentils. The outer pastry was very flaky. read more

We absolutely love this place! The flavors are incredible! Masala, amazing! Hospitality is totally inviting, and the naan bread is crazy good! Whether you are local or visiting New Bern, this is a place that you need to visit read more