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Baan Mae, Washington, DC

Baan Mae

4.8
4.8
60 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
19:00
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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+.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Laotian, Southeast Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–23:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Sun 17:30–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 60 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • District of Columbia

    Best Food

  • District of Columbia

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Baan Mae is a vibrant gem in DC, offering "amazing food" with standout dishes like the pumpkin curry and crab curry chowder. The "staff are so sweet" and the atmosphere is both "fun" and "laidback." While seating is limited, the experience is "absolutely outstanding," making it an adventurous dining choice.

60 Reviews

  1. Kyle

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very tasty but not enough to justify the price. A little bit more salt, spice, and depth of flavor would enhance it greatly.

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  2. Emma

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here was exceptionally good. Bright bold flavors and exciting menu choices that made me want to order everything. Drinks on point as well. Service very friendly and food came out quickly too. All around checks the boxes. I can't wait to go back, definitely a new favorite/staple.

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  3. Sebastien

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious, plenty of perfumes, great flavor. My favorite was the crab dish with vermicili and the prawns with glass noodles. It is a must try!

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  4. Alice

    Baltimore

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Loved this place! Wish I lived closer! Will come back next time I’m in DC! Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  5. Patrick

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing! Thank you Chef Seng and staff!

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  6. Srishti

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each and every dish we had was so good! The flavors were exciting and complex. Looking forward to try other things on the menu!

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  7. Katie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Baan Mae and was so happy to bring friends in to try it for the first time. As always, the food, drinks and service were spot on. Can’t wait to come back.

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  8. Marcus

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Baan Mae is a lovely place to eat. It mixes the authentic Loatian palette with some American influences. Love the rotating menus and use of seasonal ingredients. Soulful, simplistic, and flavorful.

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  9. Andrew

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here with friends after reading the Washington Posts’s Tom Sietsema’s Fall 2024 review. Dined on the patio. Very relaxed and casual, friendly service. Food was fantastic in flavor and quality. We went on a slow early evening. 10/10 will go again.

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  10. Adam

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite new place in DC, super legit Vietnamese and Laotian food

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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 60 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Baan Mae

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
  • Area
    Shaw
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 17:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–23:00 Sat, Sun 12:00–15:00 Sun 17:30–21:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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