Baan Mae

Name: Baan Mae
Address: 1604 7th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20001-3219
Telephone: (202) 897-4826
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (100)

$31 to $50

Asian

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

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Charming

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
Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 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

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What 100 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Baan Mae is a culinary gem in DC, celebrated for its "phenomenal" Southeast Asian cuisine and warm, family-like service. The "creative" menu offers a delightful balance of traditional and innovative dishes. Although seating can be tight, the "amazing" food and "excellent" ambiance make it a must-visit destination.

100 Reviews

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Reginald VIP
Nashville3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was incredible and the staff was very kind and attentive, but the dining room is very small and we were seated in the very back - even with a reservation far in advance - stuck between a table for 6 and a flimsy partition separating us from the restrooms. We kept getting bumped and couldn’t move comfortably. Aside from the space constraints and being seated next to the restroom with gnats, everything else was a pleasant, enjoyable experience.
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Justin Thomas VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and excellent service! Can't wait to go back.
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tom VIP
Washington, D.C. Area30 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous and creative food. Third time there and menu constantly changes. Service isA+++. A real gem in DC
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Jacqueline
New Mexico17 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Meal and service were outstanding! I loved the balance of creative dishes and traditional Thai/Laotian flavors.
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Andrew
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a few appetizers and shareables. The food was on point and well balanced with spice. Small little spot with big flavors! I would come back again and eat the same meal.
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Deborah
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner at Baan Mae. The atmosphere is charming, the staff was very friendly, the service was excellent and the food was great. Would definitely go back again.
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judi
Washington, D.C. Area15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Soft shell crab curry was stupendous.. pork ribs were tender a flavorful. Tea salad crunchy and spicy .. all in all, a wonderful and kind experience
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Jason
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is consistently good and prepared in an extremely timely manor. Staff are all friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, what to order, and how to best eat certain dishes.
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David VIP
Washington, D.C. Area22 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Casual setting for very good Laotian, Vietnamese, and Thai food! Under the radar spot - come for the bar.
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Gavin
Washington, D.C. Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, if not a bit expensive. The service was good but the offering explanations got confusing.
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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 100 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

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
Mon, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 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

Website
https://www.baanmaedc.com/
Phone number
(202) 897-4826

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