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Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar, Raleigh, NC

Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

4.8
4.8
3859 Reviews
$30 and under
Laotian
222 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601

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2 people
21:00
Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
Bida Manda is a set of Sanskrit ceremonial terms for father and mother. We named our restaurant to honor our parents in Laos, who passed down their love of food and the belief in its power to bring people together.

Lao cuisine, shaped by the lush landscape, a spirit of generosity, and a French colonial past, is deeply connected to nature and memory. Our menu is inspired by our family’s recipes—an extension of home and a love letter to our parents.

A few notes for your visit: Reservations are highly recommended, but our bar is first come, first served. We offer a 15-minute grace period—please call if you're running late, and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Thank you for being here. We can’t wait to welcome you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Laotian, Vietnamese, Thai
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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 3,859 people are saying

Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar offers a "phenomenal" dining experience with "amazing food and service." Guests consistently praise the "incredible" Laotian cuisine, including standout dishes like the Grilled Soy Duck and Pork Belly Soup. The restaurant's "beautiful setting" and "friendly, attentive service" create a memorable atmosphere, making it a must-visit in Raleigh.
3,859 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Raleigh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here and it won’t be our last! Food was amazing and our server was so attentive!

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  2. Merage

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated me and my partners birthdays here with my sister and had a beautiful time. Food was delish, waiter and bartender were the absolute best, and atmosphere was great. Can’t wait to come back and try more food!

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  3. richard VIP

    New York City100 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food here is consistently good. Very tasty dishes and the cocktails are well balanced. Definitely would recommend.

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  4. Kristina VIP

    Raleigh2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good at lunch, but some items could have benefited from additional seasoning. There were inconsistencies with service, it was slow and an item missed in our order - not realized until our check was requested.

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  5. Steve

    Greensboro1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, we had the best experience at BM. The food was amazing and came out quickly, and our server Gwen was fantastic. One of the best restaurants in the triangle.

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  6. Lisa

    Raleigh11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent experience! The food was delicious (thank you Sam for the wonderful recommendations!). We will certainly visit again!

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  7. Joseph

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went to Bida Manda for a relative's birthday dinner and the experience was great. Food and drinks were delicious, and the prices were not bad for what you got either. I appreciate that our waitress informed me that the Duck Laab is not a dish for everyone since it's made with all parts of the duck and is served cool/room temperature so not everyone likes it, but that they would swap it out if I didn't like it. There was no need as it was very good; the banana bread old fashioned was also quite good! They brought out a complementary dessert for our birthday guest as well.

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  8. Rosalie VIP

    Atlantic City63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent! It brought back wonderful memories of our trip to Luang Prabang just four weeks ago. Enjoying Laotian cuisine at Bida Manda was just as good as what we experienced there, and the service was great. Thank you!

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  9. Dustin

    Dallas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Grilled Soy Duck with Green Papaya Salad was phenomenal!

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  10. B

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! Soooo good, everything we tried was amazing and we came back the next night :)

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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 3859 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
21:00
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

222 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601

Additional information

  • Area
    Raleigh
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00–14:30 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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