Baan Mae

Name: Baan Mae
Address: 1604 7th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20001-3219
Telephone: (202) 897-4826
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

60 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

9:30 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

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 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

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

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Kyle
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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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Emma
Coastal Georgia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 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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Sebastien
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 21, 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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Alice
Baltimore
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 17, 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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Patrick
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 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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Srishti
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 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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Katie
VIP
Washington DC
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 9, 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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Marcus
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 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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Andrew
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 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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Adam
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 18, 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 reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

9:30 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://www.baanmaedc.com/
Phone number
(202) 897-4826

Baan Mae

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What 60 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Baan Mae offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Baan Mae restaurant rated?

Is Baan Mae currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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