INTERNATIONAL ROOTS, SERVED AT A STEADY TABLE
The Bay Leaf Restaurant brings Indian cuisine to Cranbrook from a base inside the Days Inn hotel. Led by chef and owner Dilip Chand, the restaurant reflects a cooking background shaped across Nepal, India, the Middle East, and Canada.
The result is a dining experience grounded in tradition, informed by years of international kitchens, and adapted to a local setting.
THE KITCHEN
Dilip Chand trained in India before working internationally, including time cooking in Bahrain, and later holding chef positions in Ottawa and Kelowna. That experience informs a menu focused on balance, depth of flavour, and consistency rather than novelty.
The Bay Leaf draws on Indian culinary traditions while remaining approachable for regular dining in Cranbrook.
THE EXPERIENCE
Located within the Days Inn, the dining room offers a calm, sit-down setting suited to both casual meals and longer dinners. The approach is straightforward, with attention placed on preparation, ingredients, and pacing.
Pricing is kept accessible, making the restaurant an option for both everyday dining and shared meals with family or friends.
A GROWING PART OF THE LOCAL SCENE
Since opening, The Bay Leaf has added a distinct voice to Cranbrook’s dining landscape. It reflects both the personal journey of its chef and the broader mix of cultures that continue to shape food in the region.
