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Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar, Raleigh, NC

Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

4.8
4.8
3813 Reviews
$30 and under
Laotian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Laotian, Vietnamese, Thai
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 829-9999
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 3,813 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the "unique and delicious" dishes, such as the crispy lettuce wraps and sea bass. The ambiance is "classy," making it a top choice in Raleigh. Perfect for both intimate dinners and special occasions!

3,813 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there in several years. Green papaya salad was just as good as I remembered. Lovely ambiance and wonderful service!

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  2. Sandi

    VIP

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Bida Manda used to be our go to for meals big and small, special occasions, and weekday work lunches. The staff used to be so professional and kind and polite and attentive. Today we walked in and the hostess rudely greeted us with a glance up and down, and a very snarky “can I help you?” To which I responded that I had a 12:00 reservation for 4. The restaurant was empty except for 1 person seated, who just happened to be in my party. It was 10 minutes before our server greeted us and offered other drinks. We ordered. And it was 40 more minutes before we got food. The food is always great. The service just sucks now. It’s so disappointing. It used to be an excellent dining experience. What happened to customer service?

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  3. Kylie

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food as usual. Beware the dried chilis on top of the fried rice! Seriously spicy.

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  4. Arijit

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place & service! Will come again for sure!

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  5. Andrea

    Western NC

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoy this unique restaurant. We were seated near the front door on a cold night and were periodically blasted with a cold draft. Service was good after a slow start; the food is lovingly prepared, large portions (we’d prefer smaller servings) so ended up taking half our meals home. Next time we’ll ask to be seated away from the front door.

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  6. Heloisa

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food quality has decreased quite a bit. My Curry pumpkin plate had all vegetables undercooked and hard.

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  7. Angela

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very relaxing, charming environment. Good was delicious and the presentation was amazing

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  8. Dontae

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner celebrating my wife’s birthday! Food, service, and ambiance was stellar!

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  9. Colleen

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants in Raleigh, we went recently for our anniversary and it was perfect. The food was amazing and the service was impeccable.

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  10. angela

    Raleigh

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always service and food was impeccable. Salmon and sea bass were fantastic. Specialty Drinks from the bar were also especially tasty

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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 3813 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 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

222 S. Blount St., Raleigh, NC 27601

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 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
  • Phone number
    (919) 829-9999
  • 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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