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Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar, Raleigh, NC

Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

4.8
4.8
3849 Reviews
$30 and under
Laotian
222 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 47 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Laotian, Vietnamese, Thai
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,849 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "fantastic service," and a "beautiful atmosphere." Guests rave about the "crispy pork belly soup," "unique Laotian cuisine," and "impeccable service." The ambiance is cozy, perfect for special occasions. Reservations are recommended for this popular Raleigh gem.

3,849 Reviews
  1. Edward VIP

    Raleigh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great, the good not so much. It’s been a few months since we were there. The spring rolls were great. The pork belly soup was good, but the Pad Thai had changed and was not good at all. Too many large pieces of chicken and not enough noodles. 

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  2. HankB

    Charleston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place with fantastic service and amazing menu options. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Highly recommend. Make sure you have reservations. It’s no wonder this place fills up fast. We had the crispy lettuce wraps, crispy pork belly soup, green papaya salad with duck and duck laab. Awesome! Don’t miss the banana bread old fashioned.

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  3. AnnH VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food! Prompt and attentive service. Quiet table, lovely decor, s really nice evening out.

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  4. Audrey

    Charleston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Server was lovely and food was delicious as usual. Haven’t been in a while and it was a bit more pricey than we remembered but everything is these days. Enjoyed it very much!

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  5. Casey VIP

    Raleigh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant ever. Food so good. Rich in culture and flavor.

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  6. Lydia

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 Amazing food!!! Shoutout to Hannah for answering all of our questions and providing great service! :)

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  7. CELIA

    Boise1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our supper at Bida Manda. The staff were courteous, helpful and always checking on us. We had Nam Khao, papaya salad, rib eye steak, duck laab, and sticky rice. Everything was amazing. No complaints whatsoever. Eve their cocktails were tasty. Beautiful atmosphere.

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  8. Corey

    Miami10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely loved my reservation at Bida Manda! I took my parents here while they came to visit, and they are picky when it comes to restaurants and dining. My parents were thoroughly impressed with the cuisine, drinks, and service! Our waitress was very knowledgeable and gave genuine recommendations, opinions, and critiques. This was my second time eating at this restaurant, but this is my first time in over two years and I definitely will be back sooner rather than later!

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  9. Cheryl

    Raleigh1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Lettuce wraps and soup were delicious. Table service was disappointing for a dining experience at this level establishment. Our server forgot drinks & water requests a few times, sauces for two dishes and although a pleasant demeanor, was not efficient. I’ve been here previously when the experience was much better.

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  10. Julia

    Central Coast9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious, beautifully plated food. And when I inquired about a cocktail, they had a few years back, they pulled it from the archives and delighted me. Thank you for a wonderful evening and wonderful service.

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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 3849 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 p.m.
Booked 47 times today
Google Map for Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

222 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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