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Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar, Raleigh, NC

Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

4.7 (3871)
$30 and under
Laotian
222 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Bida Manda is a set of Sanskrit ceremonial terms for father and mother. We named our restaurant to honor our parents in Laos, who passed down their love of food and the belief in its power to bring people together.

Lao cuisine, shaped by the lush landscape, a spirit of generosity, and a French colonial past, is deeply connected to nature and memory. Our menu is inspired by our family’s recipes—an extension of home and a love letter to our parents.

A few notes for your visit: Reservations are highly recommended, but our bar is first come, first served. We offer a 15-minute grace period—please call if you're running late, and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Thank you for being here. We can’t wait to welcome you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Laotian, Vietnamese, Thai
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Lon Bounsanga
  • Private party facilities
    Please allow us to be a part of your special gathering. Whether it is a birthday dinner or a corporate event, we will work with you to craft your memorable dining experience. Please contact us at info@bidamanda.com for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    R Line, R15 City Center Deck, Moore Square Stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,871 people are saying

Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar offers a delightful Southeast Asian dining experience with "outstanding dishes" and "amazing food." Patrons appreciate the generous portions, flavorful cuisine, and "attentive service." The atmosphere is vibrant yet conducive to conversation. While occasional service hiccups occur, the overall experience remains "excellent" and highly recommended.
3,871 Reviews
  1. Marsha VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill30 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a disappointment! We've always lived eating here so much so that we brought friends here. The spring rolls were very good. One person had a dish with tofu that was very hard and hardly chewable. Same for the Cashew Chicken. The chicken was flat and hard. The salmon was tender and well cooked but the chili sauce had no umph. It was pretty bland. Chairs were for skinny butts and were uncomfortable. Our server was attentive.

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  2. Shelby VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants - form the kind and attentive staff to the out of this world flavors, Bida never disappoints!!

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  3. K VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at table in bar area. The bartender was our server and he did an amazing job juggling the very busy lunch service. Food is always top notch. Pina Colada is the best on mainland US.

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  4. Kelly VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    YOU MUST EAT HERE!! Outstanding dishes met everyone's wishes. Definitely a must when in Raleigh!

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  5. Elaine

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The flavors and menu compare well with our dining experiences in Southeast Asia. The portions are very generous. The service was timely and and attentive, and non-intrusive. As the restaurant filled we still found it easy to converse in normal tones. It’s so nice to enjoy delicious cuisine from a remote part of the world in such a pleasant setting!

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  6. Michele VIP

    New York City50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time there. We really enjoyed everything we ordered!

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  7. Kathy

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! My second time here and enjoyed very much.

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  8. Patricia VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here. Best southeast Asian food in Raleigh, so far. The service was a little bit spotty, even though they weren’t busy but forgivable given the young age of the wait staff. The dishes came out timely, were hot, and everything was top-notch. We will be back.

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  9. Anita

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful night dining out and great service! Cocktails, appetizer, and meal all terrific.

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  10. Katie

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    New limited lunch menus was really appointing. $70 on lunch, neither of us liked our meals.

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FAQs

Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 829-9999.

Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 3871 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Google Map for Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

222 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Laotian, Vietnamese, Thai
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    R Line, R15 City Center Deck, Moore Square Stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lon Bounsanga
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Please allow us to be a part of your special gathering. Whether it is a birthday dinner or a corporate event, we will work with you to craft your memorable dining experience. Please contact us at info@bidamanda.com for more information.
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