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Baan Mae, Washington, DC

Baan Mae

4.8
4.8
88 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian
1604 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3219

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
We are a Laotian restaurant in the heart of the neighborhood of Shaw. Baan Mae means Mom's house in Laotian. Chef Seng of Thip Khao and Padaek is serving up dishes reminiscent of her home kitchen and her mother's kitchen.

Mom's House Reservation Policy:

All reservations are allowed a 15-minute grace period.

All parties must be present at the restaurant to be seated. If parties are incomplete by the end of the 15-minute grace period, the reservation may be moved to the waitlist upon the completion of the party.

Reservation wait times may be impacted in the case of rain or heat advisory as we will do our best to accommodate patio reservations indoors.

Due to our limited seating capacity, all reservations are limited to a maximum of 90-minute seating time and 2 hours for large parties of 5+.

Please contact us for for reservations for parties of 5+.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Laotian, Southeast Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (202) 897-4826
  • Website
    https://www.baanmaedc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1604 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3219
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Cross street
    Restaurant is on 7th St NW near the intersection of 7th and Q St. NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are located 2 blocks South of Shaw-Howard University Metro station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Baan Mae's menu was last updated 2022-06-02.

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What 88 people are saying

Baan Mae reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Baan Mae offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing Southeast Asian food" and a "homey atmosphere." Highlights include the red curry with crab, spicy chicken wings, and "Mom's curry." Guests praise the "lovely service" and "innovative" menu, featuring delightful vegan and vegetarian options. A "gem" in Shaw, Baan Mae is a must-try.

88 Reviews

  1. Mika VIP

    Calgary3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Some of the most amazing Southeast Asian food I’ve had anywhere in the world, especially the red curry with crab and the spicy/crispy chicken wings. 10/10.

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  2. Ben

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants in DC. Such a homey atmosphere paired with delicious, authentic, and innovative Southeast Asian cuisine.

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  3. tom VIP

    Washington DC29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem! Great tasting food from a cuisine I need to be educated about. The goat curry last night was terrific with just the right amount of heat. The service is warm, friendly and treats you like family We are so lucky to have this addition in Shaw

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  4. David

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent vegan options—"Mom's curry" is a must-try and don't skip the watermelon juice!

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  5. StephenL

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had cocktails at the bar and then ate in the back patio. The drinks, food and service were exceptional, one of the best meals I've had.

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  6. Jennifer

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the catfish sliders and pork belly lettuce wraps! Adorable space inside and loved sitting in the cozy nook by the window. Wonderful service!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious! Everyone was very friendly. Smaller restaurant and reservations are suggested but there was seating available when we came in a Wednesday

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  8. Rocky

    Washington DC5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, great service. A little tight which breaks up the noise level, but nothing that will keep us from recommending Baan Mae and returning ourselves.

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  9. RaphaelM

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant and delicious food. Great service.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed experiencing Laotian cuisine. Cocktail menu was abbreviated but creative. Food was okay. Overall good experience.

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FAQs

Baan Mae offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 897-4826.

Baan Mae is rated 4.8 stars by 88 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Shaw

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Baan Mae

1604 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3219

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Restaurant is on 7th St NW near the intersection of 7th and Q St. NW
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Laotian, Southeast Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are located 2 blocks South of Shaw-Howard University Metro station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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