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Baan Mae, Washington, DC

Baan Mae

4.8
4.8
80 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Lively
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 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Menu

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What 80 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Best Food

  • District of Columbia

    Best Food

  • District of Columbia

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Baan Mae offers "amazing food" with a "superb traditional Loatian" touch, creating a "unique experience unlike anywhere else" in DC. Guests rave about the "friendly staff" and "fantastic flavors" of dishes like the sakoo and tapioca dumplings. While portions are occasionally noted as small, the "cozy and comforting" ambiance and "attentive service" make it a must-visit for culinary enthusiasts.

80 Reviews

  1. Rocky

    Washington DC5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, great service. A little tight which breaks up the noise level, but nothing that will keep us from recommending Baan Mae and returning ourselves.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed experiencing Laotian cuisine. Cocktail menu was abbreviated but creative. Food was okay. Overall good experience.

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  3. MarshaM VIP

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Best kept secret! What an unexpected little gem, excellent!

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  4. Edward VIP

    Washington DC12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Authentic Burmese and Thai food. Lovely service, moderate prices.

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  5. Brian VIP

    Washington DC10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All around, worth it. Great casual spot in Shaw. We had the tapioca dumplings, the baba ganoush, shrimp and noodles, crab curry (amazing) and the pork ribs but the sa;ad was the star.

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  6. Ellie

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing spot—great food, great service, great ambiance. Never a disappointment.

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  7. Natalie

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a delicious meal! Everything was cooked to perfection and so flavorful. The service was extremely efficient. We would love to come again next time we’re in DC!

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  8. Dr. Sandra A. VIP

    Washington DC39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went during the “pop up” portion of the week so the menu was much shorter than regular Baan Mae. The pop up menu sounded like nothing I had ever seen before so I found it hard to choose. Every single thing we ordered was FABULOUS! Great flavor, great combinations of dishes and lovely service. Chef Ben outdid himself!

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  9. Kyle

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is fantastic. All the flavors are so well balanced. There is nothing not worth trying but the shrimp crudo, tapioca dumplings and banana blossom/jicama salad are special. Can’t wait to return.

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  10. Kenneth

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was phenomenal. Every bite of every dish was delicious. Highly recommend.

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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 80 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 12 times today

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
  • Neighbourhood
    Shaw
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 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
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