Bay Leaf
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About Bay Leaf
Bay Leaf is a takeaway on Laburnum Dr in Lincoln, serving a menu of 141 dishes that blends Nepalese cooking with Chinese takeaway staples. Mo:mo comes steamed or deep fried, filled with chicken, pork, or vegetable, alongside dishes such as beef curry, chow mein, and sweet and sour chicken balls. Orders are placed at the counter on a walk-in basis, and card payment is accepted though cash is preferred. Dishes can be adapted to remove specific ingredients, and gluten free options are available, though the fryers are shared with regular items. The shop opens evenings only, Wednesday to Sunday, and stays closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Delivery is offered alongside collection, with orders reaching customers hot.
Menu & Prices
141 dishes- Steamed Mo:mo (Chicken)
- Steamed Mo:mo (Pork)
- Steamed Mo:mo (Vegetable)
- Deep Fried Mo:mo (Chicken)
- Deep Fried Mo:mo (Pork)
- Deep Fried Mo:mo (Vegetable)
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken chow mein, gluten free options, nepalese vegetable curry and tofu in black bean sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken chow mein, gluten free options, nepalese vegetable curry and tofu in black bean sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently praise the chicken chow mein and special fried rice as standouts, with the Nepalese beef curry and stir fried pork MoMo also singled out as pleasant surprises by regulars. Close behind, several diners highlight the tofu in black bean sauce as among the best they've had, and a Nepalese vegetarian quorn and vegetable curry draws separate praise for its flavour and variety. Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls and the Chow Mein also get called out by first timers who say the food tastes like Chinese takeaways used to. Service comes up repeatedly as fast, friendly, and personal, with the counter staff noted for chatting with customers, accommodating requests like removing onion, and explaining gluten free adaptations, though one reviewer flags that fryers are shared so cross contamination is possible. Delivery is described as quick and hot, arriving within roughly an hour on one occasion. One reviewer notes card is accepted but cash is preferred.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently praise the chicken chow mein and special fried rice as standouts, with the Nepalese beef curry and stir fried pork MoMo also singled out as pleasant surprises by regulars. Close behind, several diners highlight the tofu in black bean sauce as among the best they've had, and a Nepalese vegetarian quorn and vegetable curry draws separate praise for its flavour and variety. Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls and the Chow Mein also get called out by first timers who say the food tastes like Chinese takeaways used to. Service comes up repeatedly as fast, friendly, and personal, with the counter staff noted for chatting with customers, accommodating requests like removing onion, and explaining gluten free adaptations, though one reviewer flags that fryers are shared so cross contamination is possible. Delivery is described as quick and hot, arriving within roughly an hour on one occasion. One reviewer notes card is accepted but cash is preferred.
Featured reviews
- Daniel T5K
“First time trying it and so glad I did, the food tasted like chinese takeaways used to taste. Full of flavour and well cooked. Had Sweet & Sour Chicken Balls, not too much batter and chicken was succulent. Chow Mein was lovely.”
- louise stanhope
“Love the food here. Super friendly lady behind the counter who makes the effort to know her customers and the food always arrives hot!”
- annie stevenson
“Wow! I've just had a top quality Nepalese vegetarian quorn and vegetable curry. The flavour was so good and lots of different vegetables, a very good selection . …”
- Nick Marsh
“The food is amazing (especially the chicken chow mein and special fried rice)! The service is fast and entertaining!! Due to my favourite staf member Rigsma. The atmosphere is decorated to the time of year Halloween, they are decked out and for Christmas they’ve got a pretty Christmas tree! It’s the best way to end the week on a treat!-amelia the best customer”
- Thomas
“Really like this Chinese, the delivery driver is friendly and food is warm. The food is really tasty, not greasy, and they cater to specific requirements e.g removing onion from dishes. Our new favourite local takeaway.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves late-night food
Show more amenities
- Has counter service
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Leaf | 4.879 | — | £10–20 | chicken chow mein, gluten free options, nepalese vegetable curry |
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