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Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar, Raleigh, NC

Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

4.8
4.8
3842 Reviews
$30 and under
Laotian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lon Bounsanga
  • Delivery & takeout

What 3,842 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar offers an exceptional Laotian dining experience in Raleigh. The "food is amazing" with standout dishes like the crispy lettuce wraps and pork belly soup. Guests rave about the "fantastic service" and warm ambiance. It's a "culinary gem" that guarantees satisfaction, making it a must-visit destination.

3,842 Reviews
  1. Corey

    Miami8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Cheryl

    Raleigh1 review

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Julia

    Central Coast9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  4. Susan VIP

    Raleigh12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistantly one of the best restaurants in Raleigh. Service was incredible as always. Don't miss out on the wings and pork belly soup!

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  5. Maddy

    Raleigh1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were marginal. The only thing to write home about was the crispy rice lettuce wrap appetizer. If the food and drinks were more fairly priced I probably wouldn’t have thought anything about it, but for $27, I would’ve expected an entree salad to be amazing and for $16, I would’ve expected my cocktail to taste better than a vodka cran I would drink in college. Service was eh but that could’ve been an off night for our server. Disappointing!

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  6. Connie

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the food! Highly recommend the Pork Belly Soup and Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps.

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  7. Cynthia

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food here is incredible. I had the Lettuce wraps and the Pork Belly Soup. I heard that was Billy Joel’s favorite when he comes to town :) My server was very helpful and gave suggestions on drinks and menu items. I met a friend for a catch-up lunch and we were given excellent service without feeling like the servers were intruding on our space. Well done!

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  8. Ryan

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant to celebrate a special occasion

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  9. Claire VIP

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We were with a group of four and my meal came out a good 10 to 15 minutes after everyone else’s, with not so much as an apology. Otherwise, the appetizer we had (rice cakes of some sort) were absolutely outstanding and the meals were good.

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  10. Melissa

    Austin1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    They have recently changed their lunch menu and are pushing more expensive items (e.g., recommending several appetizers). The food is still good, but some of the old lunch options are no longer available.

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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 3842 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 PM
Booked 53 times today
Google Map for Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

222 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lon Bounsanga
  • Delivery & takeout
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