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Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar, Raleigh, NC

Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

4.8
4.8
3819 Reviews
$30 and under
Laotian

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2 people
20:30
Booked 51 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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 seats are available at a first come first serve basis. Due to high volume, we have a 15 minute grace period, if you are running later than 15 minutes from your reservation time kindly give us a call and we will try our best to accomodate you.

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

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Laotian, Vietnamese, Thai
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (919) 829-9999
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,819 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "unique and delicious" dishes, such as the crispy lettuce wraps and sea bass. The ambiance is "classy," making it a top choice in Raleigh. Perfect for both intimate dinners and special occasions!

3,819 Reviews
  1. stephen

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice chill vibe, intimate without trying to be. All of our meals were well presented and flavorful. Delicately spiced and seasoned. Our portions were all generous too. The appetizers, the veggie spring rolls, were excellent. Also nice they have beers from Brewery Bhavana, next door.

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  2. Bill

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Party of 3 and sampled several things and all were very good. Lettuce Wraps. Spring Rolls and Summer Rolls, All vey good. Green Papaya Salad with Sea Bass was very good, Others had Saffron Crepe and Salmon I didn't try but they seemed to enjoy very much. Holly was an excellent wait person. The others had Strawberry Sorbet and Duo Plate Strawberry macaron with a strawberry cheesecake filling and Lao coffee macaron with a tiramisu filling which they thoroughly enjoyed, I has the Purple Rice: Traditional Laotian dessert with purple sticky rice, fresh mango, coconut custard, and palm sugar tamarind caramel sauce which I really liked as well. Very nice dinner at a busy Friday night.

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  3. Holly

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service for my friend’s birthday lunch, as always! Thank you!

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  4. Lili

    Raleigh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is not as good as it used to be….

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  5. Lesley

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bida Manda creates more than just a place to eat, it's a whole experience. The server we had was so kind. From beginning to end everything was exceptional. We got several dishes and all were great.

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  6. Lindsay

    VIP

    Raleigh

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I frequent Bida, and it is always amazingly delicious. Service was exceptional tonight, and I cannot recommend this place enough!

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  7. Daniel

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there in several years. Green papaya salad was just as good as I remembered. Lovely ambiance and wonderful service!

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  8. Sandi

    VIP

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Bida Manda used to be our go to for meals big and small, special occasions, and weekday work lunches. The staff used to be so professional and kind and polite and attentive. Today we walked in and the hostess rudely greeted us with a glance up and down, and a very snarky “can I help you?” To which I responded that I had a 12:00 reservation for 4. The restaurant was empty except for 1 person seated, who just happened to be in my party. It was 10 minutes before our server greeted us and offered other drinks. We ordered. And it was 40 more minutes before we got food. The food is always great. The service just sucks now. It’s so disappointing. It used to be an excellent dining experience. What happened to customer service?

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  9. Kylie

    VIP

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food as usual. Beware the dried chilis on top of the fried rice! Seriously spicy.

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  10. Arijit

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place & service! Will come again for sure!

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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 4.8 stars by 3819 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
20:30
Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

222 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601

Additional information

  • Area
    Raleigh
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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