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Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar, Raleigh, NC

Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

4.8
4.8
3542 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 44 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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 3,542 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh

    Best Overall

  • Raleigh

    Healthy

3,542 Reviews
  1. Lisha

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the best experience. Our waitress was AMAZING, I can’t remember her name, but she was very friendly, gave great suggestions and made us laugh. The food was so good, a couple sauces were a bit spicy, but they still had great flavor! I can not wait to go back and try other dishes!

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  2. NatalieC

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant! The food is consistently delicious and the service is always excellent.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bida Manda surpassed our expectations. Zuriel, Hannah and Noelle were friendly, attentive and made our dining experience fun. Their recommendations were spot on and while the dishes are on the pricey side, the portion sizes are big so we ended up full and with leftovers. We look forward to going back soon!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious! The piña colada is a must! The chicken curry was amazing.

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  5. PatrickF

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The only thing better than the food was the service. We had an awesome time. Loved it and can’t wait to go back The Chicken Wings are probably the best I’ve ever had. The Pork Belly Soup is outstanding and the Saffron Crepe also extremely delicious. The entire team there was fantastic.

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  6. DavidJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was amazing, the place it’s really good. Pretty good food and suggestions for the waiter.

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  7. DebbieJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely one of my best evenings out for dinner. Great service, great food, easy reservations and a special birthday surprise for my daughter. Perfect I every way.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great food and experience but sanitation score is sub 90.

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  9. Mona

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was incredible! The food was the best food I’ve ever had. Incredible experience

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  10. AdamF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food was really good as always, service was just okay..server was pleasant, probably took 30 minutes longer than it should have

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  11. debra

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great food and service as always Only complaint was that the soup could have been hotter and both me and my date got lint all over our clothes from the cloth napkins Otherwise, we had a very good dinner

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  12. CrystalS

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional dining experience! From our service to our drinks, appetizer and entrees, there was nothing lacking! Highly recommend the crispy pork belly soup, papaya salad with glazed duck breast and the sea bass entrees.

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  13. Kristi

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent! I especially loved the salad rolls (both the shrimp and the vegetable). I look forward to going back.

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  14. manymoodys

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cliff and his staff at Bida Manda are the best! Food is delicious as well!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our dining experience was highlighted by the service received. Superb. Personal. Concierge-oriented. Not to minimize the food experience - because it was delightful, but our server helped us with our dietary, time limitations, and dining experience. Will be back soon. Highly recommend for classy cuisine and personal touch.

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  16. KyleS

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service and setting. Will be back.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Noel is phenomenal.20 out of 10 would recommend for service alone. The food takes the cake if there were any doubts.

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  18. JennifferD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We enjoy our food very much! It was a nice touch the dessert for our celebration, the server was very clear and explained the restaurant’s name to us (it was our first time there). We enjoyed the meal and the place!

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  19. Caytoncristy

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful food and service by Alician. Made my special day extra special!

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  20. Bandi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food Ambience service was excellent what else do we need

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  21. TomMc

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was excellent! Coconut soup with pork belly was awesome, nice flavors. Our server recommended the green papaya salad with grilled chicken- Outstanding

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfection:)

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  23. Neto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Skip the Banh Mi. It's not like it used to be. That used to be my go to dish, but they've changed it so much, it's not as good. My friend got the pork belly soup and she liked it.

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  24. annie

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I just moved to NC one year ago from Ca, and my friend were visiting me from Ca, they wanted to eat Lao food ( I am from Laos) so I took them to Bida Manda for dinner , everything was so delicious and clean- I was very impressed , our server was very sweet and the manager gave us the homemade Lao beef jerky with sticky rice it just tasted like my mom’s! All the foods we ordered are very good, we were very happy . Highly recommended this place if you come to Raleigh, NC

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  25. MattP

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food with attentive service. Enjoyed our birthday meal. Recommend the lettuce wraps, crispy pork belly soup, and purple sticky rice

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  26. Danny

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and drinks. Fun place. Great for groups.

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  27. Arturo

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time coming here. Amazing food and great service. The tom khem and pork belly soup were outstanding.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In a word, a triumph. Couldn’t have asked for any better.

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  29. LaurieV

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The atmosphere was charming, a bit noisy but it was a Friday night! Food was fresh and amazing. We had the lettuce wraps, salmon and duck. Generous portions and fantastic service. The apertif at the end was a nice touch. Parking garage behind the restaurant.

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  30. Debbie

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The ambience was very nice. The food was very good. The service was good but the food seemed to take a long time.

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  31. GarretJ

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was one of the most pleasant dining experiences we have had in a long time. Food was excellent, attention to detail from the waitstaff was fantastic.

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  32. LarryW

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience1
    Food was great and service was acceptable. The noise in the restaurant was horrible. Four of us could hardly talk. I will not be back and will not recommend to others because of the atmosphere and noise level inside the building.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The team knew it was our anniversary and made the evening very special for us.

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  34. JohnS

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    we've been here several time ordering different dishes.they are all good.the service is top notch.

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  35. MichaelD

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Food was excellent. Service slow on the bar side.

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  36. BrandonD

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not traditional pad thai. Sweet and tangy pad Thai. My wife ordered the chili sauce to spice it up and it was amazing. Nice atmosphere for a date. Really enjoyed it. They were very short staff but still made It feel like they had it under control. Nice place to eat. I would go back and try the fried rice.

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  37. Sarah

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is one of the best in Raleigh for a reason!

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  38. ECBatman

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The restaurant itself is very good, the staff is nice, the food is good. One thing, around the corner is the bus stop for the city so we were hit up for money and intimidated and stared at so that took away from it.

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  39. DavidM

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We started with spring and summer rolls - the best by far we've ever had, then we had the two most popular dishes, the Crispy Pork Belly Soup and the Green Papaya Salad with Trout - both were amazing, and no wonder they're favorites! The service was attentive but not intrusive, we were allowed to take our time and savor each course. Bida Manda is a definite must when dining in Raleigh!

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  40. Patricia

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    Food was great, and our server was nice, but we had to wait a long time for our appetizer and drinks, and all of our dinners came out at a different time — some were ten minutes later than others (table of 4). We witnessed the same thing happen at every table around us. The kitchen is either understaffed or needs to get it together.

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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 3542 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 44 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
  • 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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