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Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar, Raleigh, NC

Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

4.8
4.8
3592 Reviews
$30 and under
Laotian
Bida Manda is a thoughtful gathering place celebrating the diverse food traditions and culture of Laos. The Sanskrit ceremonial term for father and mother, Bida Manda was created out of the deep love and appreciation of food and its power to bring people together.

Please be advised that we only seat complete parties. Reservations are highly recommended, however our bar is also available to you on a first come first serve basis. Due to high volume, we have a 15 minute grace period, so if you are running later than 15 minutes from your reservation time please do give us a call!

Thank you so much for your continued support and we can’t wait to see you soon!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 62 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Laotian, Vietnamese, Thai
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 829-9999
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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 <br />
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,592 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh

    Innovative

  • Raleigh

    Healthy

3,592 Reviews
  1. RyanD

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Wait staff was great and kind. Good didn’t have as much flavor as I hoped and kitchen service was a bit slower than I anticipated good but not great.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My go to spot for a special occasion without having to dress all the way up.

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  3. RaneeD

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great ! The food was outstanding as always. The new cocktail selection was ok but was not very interesting in terms of flavor profile .

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  4. sarahb

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service and ambiance were all wonderful, as always. Every dish we had was delicious. I highly recommend Bida Manda.

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  5. PARM

    Raleigh

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service, definitely recommend. We’ll be back

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food and atmosphere. Perfect place for a low key, interesting meal.

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  7. HarryB

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and excellent service as usual. We love bringing friends there!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    I had higher expectations for this restaurants food. Food was ok. Maybe I was comparing it to its sister place Bhanava which is exceptional

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  9. None

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Bar drinks very good, although no printed menu. Appetizer very good, main courses lacked distinctive/unique/robust flavor. Desserts looked meh.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite place in Raleigh! You have to ask for Cliff (manager) he is very knowledgeable about the food and will help you decide what to get, tell you the history and proper way of eating the different dishes! We love it here

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  11. Jonathan

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’m from out of town but I’ve still been here every time I drive through Raleigh. Really interesting food and beautiful atmosphere.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great, service was great. No complaints! Check this place out if you want to try something different!

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  13. JonathanY

    Raleigh

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took a friend there for his birthday. On the way in he got stuck in traffic and was 25 minutes late. The waitress was very nice and provided lettuce wraps on the house as a birthday treat and for being stuck in traffic as well as a couple of macaroons with a birthday candle after our lunch. We very much appreciated her kindness. Everything was delicious and the service was incredible.

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  14. LynnM

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! The lettuce wraps are enough for an entire meal! We had the green papaya salad because it was highly recommended…we highly recommend it!! Medium level spice was perfect :) Gwen was informative and quick and brought us a dessert for our special occasion :) We loved this place and will be back!!

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  15. bpsurfer

    Raleigh

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delightful anniversary dinner last night. The service was attentive and warm, the food delicious and the ambience was delightful. There was a general feeling of celebration throughout the dining crowd. Everyone seem to be having fun and enjoying their meals. I can highly recommend this restaurant to anyone interested in trying some delicious Laotian cuisine. 

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  16. AnnH

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good cocktails. Food was delicious. Service was friendly and attentive.

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  17. AleksandraA

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible and the service was fantastic! We had two young children with us and the staff was very accommodating

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  18. Scara

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    My party enjoyed dining at Bida Manda. The food was excellent. Our experience could have been better if the environment were a little more comfortable. The low lighting may add to the ambiance, but it made reading the pale printed menu nearly impossible. Conversation was difficult with the incredible noise from others who probably made it worse by having to raise their voices to be heard as they conversed. Some noise reduction enhancements to the space could help. We had a very long wait for our appetizers and even longer for our entrees. All of us enjoyed the food once it arrived at our table, deliciously prepared and presented. That trumps my criticisms. I will come again and recommend to my friends, just for the exotic and scrumptious dishes.

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  19. SanketK

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We visited Bida Manda for the first time for my husband’s birthday dinner, and the food was amazing. Every dish was delicious, and the drinks were also outstanding. Our experience was great, and we would definitely be back.

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  20. JosephD

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff was attentive and provided exceptional recommendations. The fresh summer rolls were the best we've ever had. For main entrees, we tried the Crispy Pork Belly Soup, Sweet Chili Salmon, Manda Ampone's Curry, and the Pad Thai. Each dish were great and left us with plenty of leftovers.

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  21. RichardM

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We came to celebrate our anniversary and left feeling very taken care of by an attentive and gracious staff. The food was so tasty and lovely, and we need to get back to get to the rest of the menu.

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  22. MelissaF

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food is excellent!! Lots of GF options if needed.

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  23. Kelly

    Raleigh

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service! The food and sips were unique and delicious.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Awesome experience... Food was AMAZING, service was great except we had to wait about 20 minutes after our reservation time to be seated - but the food was well worth the wait. We will definitely be back!

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  25. CynC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    Our server, Holly, was amazing. Excellent suggestions and very attentive. The hostess, Brenda, could use some coaching. She kept us waiting nearly a half hour after our reservation, only to seat us at a table that had been empty the whole time. I get it, hosting is difficult. But she seemed to relish in making us wait. This truly tainted our experience. After several great dining experiences here, we may not return.

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  26. LauraR

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food. Great portions! Great atmosphere! Cant wait to return!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food at Bida Manda is absolutely fabulous! The ginger cashew chicken is the best I've ever had anywhere. My husband had the Pad Thai and loved it. So flavorful and delicious. Our daughter has the Basil stir fry with tofu. It was also wonderful. Five stars for the smiling and attentive wait staff as well. We will be back soon!

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  28. Alex

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The sea bass dinner was off as the fishy smell is obvious and lose my appetite at the end.

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  29. Soffi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience! Would definitely go back to try other dishes.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience4
    Overpriced for the food quality. You do get a decent amount, but it still felt rather expensive for no reason. The spring rolls are jam packed with pepper, which is an interesting take. The service was a bit slow. I only ever saw one waiter for the entire restaurant.

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  31. SusanB

    Raleigh

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always magnificent food. Service was attentive and quick

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is great! Attention too, the prices are little high about what you expect, but by the type of the restaurant, it is understandable.

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  33. CliffordS

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    good food, very poor service given the poor lighting, having diners look at the menu via cell phone is a VERY BAD IDEA. When we asked for a physical copy of the menus we were only given 2 for 4 diners. not even sure that the physical copy listed all available food given the very limited parking as well, we will not be back and cannot recommend this restayrant

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the service, to the cocktails, to the Pad Thai we had for our entree, everything was fantastic! Yes, the lettuce wrap appetizer is all that everyone says and more. Delicious!

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  35. CTC2

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely evening out! The food and service was outstanding!

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  36. Mela

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Yum- every menu selection was made with fresh ingredients. Very flavor packed! Great ambience.

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  37. Sherry

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about this meal! From the vibe and the amazing service, to the flavors. It was on point!

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  38. pjones

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The service and food did not disappoint. We definitely will be coming back to try other dishes.We had the lettuce wraps, pork belly stew, and sticky rice mango dessert.

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  39. Karen

    Raleigh

    43 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    It has been a while since I hade been to Bida Manda, It will be a VERY long time if I go back, if at all. They are really thinking a lot of themselves these days. I was treating a friend to lunch for her birthday, I was outraged at the cost of lunch. two drinks, two entrees and one very, very small dessert in the way of two quarter size macarons to the tune of $12.90. It was insulting . There are a lot of places to spend my money for better value and equally(if not better) food. I was so upset that with tip the lunch was $94!!!!! It took whatever pleasure I might have had in sharing lunch with my friend and threw it to the wind. To top it off, they didnt even have the lunch I wanted, no fish to go with the Papaya salad. I would hope someone would evaluate exactly what the objectives are here as it doesn't not appear to be good food and value. I was deeply disappointed.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for an impromptu dinner date after getting off of work early and had a wonderful dinner. Our server Hannah was so personable and generous! Fantastic drinks and wonderful food as always. I’ve been before but my partner hadn’t, we both agreed we’ll be back!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar using the Order Online button. Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 829-9999.

Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 3592 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 62 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

222 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 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
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (919) 829-9999
  • 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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