Welcome to Bida Manda, a welcoming Laotian restaurant in Raleigh, NC, where authentic flavors and warm hospitality come together.
With a 4.70-star rating from 2426 reviews, we’re proud to offer a memorable dining experience highlighted by Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert and Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Served as an afternoon snack in Laos, this is our most beloved appetizer at Bida Manda. Hand-tossed crunchy coconut rice with fresh herbs, fried garlic, shallot crisp, peanuts, eggs, lime, and baby romaine lettuce; served with our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce. • Allergen Information: Contains peanuts and eggs. • Vegetarian and Gluten-Free.
Fried beef, dehydrated with peppercorn, sesame seeds, spices, served with charred tomato jeow.
Filled with local herbs, vermicelli noodles, vegetables and your choice of: Ground Pork or Veg(V)
Aromatic house-made pork sausage with fresh herbs, jasmine rice, ground pork belly, and served with pickled ginger (Gluten Free)
Vegetables, herbs, noodles, wrapped in rice paper, and served with plum and peanut sauce, and your choice of vegetables or shrimp. • Allergen Information: Contains gluten and peanut. Contains shellfish when ordered with shrimp • Vegan when ordered without shrimp.
Six crispy chicken wings served with your choice of our three house-made sauces on the side. Panang Curry Sauce, Hot Sweet Chili Sauce, or Lao Spicy Roasted Habañero Peanut Sauce • Allergen Information: Lao Spicy habañero and peanut sauce contains peanut • Gluten-Free
Our papaya salad is made with hand-julienned unripen papaya, tomatoes, peanuts, our house-made tamarind dressing, and sticky rice. Fresh Thai Chili is added to your heat preference. The salad itself is Vegan and can be paired with our grilled pork neck, flat iron steak, chicken, sea bass or crispy trout. • Papaya Salad Allergen Information: Contains peanut, Vegan. • Grilled Pork Allergen Information: Contains gluten and shellfish. • Grilled Flat Iron Allergen Information: Contains Gluten. •Grilled Chicken Allergen Information: Shellfish-Free and Gluten-Free. • Crispy Trout Allergen Information: Gluten-Free. • Please note that Sea Bass is best enjoyed dine-in due to their delicate textures or serving temperatures. While they're still delicious, it may not reflect the full quality when packed for takeout.
Traditionally served as breakfast in Laos, this is our most comforting dish. Coconut curry broth with lime leaf, julienned vegetables, peanuts, eggs, fresh herbs, rice noodles, and crispy pork belly. • Allergen Information: Contains eggs and peanuts. • Gluten-Free.
With vegetables, poached egg, jasmine rice, and your choice of beef tenderloin or tofu. • Allergen Information: Contains egg and gluten.
Hand-tossed meat salad with fresh local herbs, spicy lime and fermented Padek fish sauce, shredded galangal, toasted rice powder, served with grilled vegetables, and sticky rice (Gluten Free)
Khao Poon is a symbol of celebration and community in Laos, often served at temple festivals and family gatherings. Vermicelli noodles served in our house-made mildly spiced chili paste with galangal and garlic coconut broth, ground pork, and crisp vegetables: shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, long beans, and aromatic herbs (Gluten Free)
Slow-cooked house coconut curry with fresh root vegetables, jasmine rice, and your choice of pumpkin or chicken. • Allergen Information: Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free • Pumpkin Curry Allergen Information: Vegan
Fresh lettuce, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, cucumber, pickled carrots, pickled daikon, and peanuts. Served with our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce and with your choice of grilled lemongrass chicken, grilled lemongrass and garlic pork, or fried tofu (vegan)
Stir-fried rice noodles with tofu, egg, peanuts, carrots, shallots, herbs, and our sweet tamarind sauce. Served with your choice of Vegetable, Chicken or Shrimp. We also serve a Vegan version of our Pad Thai that excludes eggs and fish sauce and includes shiitake mushrooms. • Vegan Pad Thai Allergen Information: Contains peanut, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Shellfish-Free. • Chicken Pad Thai Allergen Information: Contains peanut and shellfish, Gluten-Free, Shellfish-free. • Shrimp Pad Thai Allergen Information: Contains peanut and shellfish, Gluten-Free.
Stir-fried rice noodle, fresh herbs, bean sprouts, peanuts, and caramelized soy sauce, topped with julienned egg omelette and your choice of: • Pork Belly • Shrimp • Fried Tofu (V)
Traditional Chinese five-spice beef and rice noodle soup with beef slices and beef meatballs; served with bean sprouts, Thai basil and lao condiments • Allergen Information: Gluten-Free (gluten in the soy sauce and hoisin sauce that comes on the side)
Eight ounces of aromatic sea bass marinated in a house made curry with coconut cream, wrapped in a banana leaf and baked. Served with sticky rice. • Allergen Information: Gluten-Free and Shellfish-Free. • Please note that Sea Bass Mok is best enjoyed dine-in due to their delicate textures or serving temperatures. While they're still delicious, it may not reflect the full quality when packed for takeout.
Stir-fried chicken with ginger, vegetables, mushrooms, and jasmine rice. • Allergen Information: Contains shellfish, tree nuts, and gluten.
Fried rice with chicken, shallots, carrots, ginger, herbs in our house sweet soy sauce and fried egg. • Allergen Information: contains gluten and egg.
Pan-seared salmon filet in our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce; served with jasmine rice and lime vinaigrette herb salad • Allergen Information: Gluten-Free.
Caramelized short ribs and pork belly in aromatic sweet soy and ginger sauce; served with hard boiled soy eggs and jasmine rice. • Allergen Information: contains gluten and egg.
Fried rice with chicken, shallots, carrots, ginger, herbs in our house sweet soy sauce and fried egg.
Seasonal fresh fruit dessert duo, ask your server for the weekly specials
Traditional Laotian dessert with purple sticky rice, fresh mango, coconut custard, and palm sugar tamarind caramel sauce. Gluten-Free.
House-made ginger, coconut, and seasonal fruit jelly, tamraind palm sugar sauce, coconut cream, and sunflower seed brittle (GF, Vegan)
Served as an afternoon snack in Laos, this is our most beloved appetizer at Bida Manda. Hand-tossed crunchy coconut rice with fresh herbs, fried garlic, shallot crisp, peanuts, eggs, lime, and baby romaine lettuce; served with our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce. • Allergen Information: Contains peanuts and eggs. • Vegetarian and Gluten-Free.
Fried beef, dehydrated with peppercorn, sesame seeds, spices, served with charred tomato jeow.
Filled with local herbs, vermicelli noodles, vegetables and your choice of: Ground Pork or Veg(V)
Aromatic house-made pork sausage with fresh herbs, jasmine rice, ground pork belly, and served with pickled ginger (Gluten Free)
Vegetables, herbs, noodles, wrapped in rice paper, and served with plum and peanut sauce, and your choice of vegetables or shrimp. • Allergen Information: Contains gluten and peanut. Contains shellfish when ordered with shrimp • Vegan when ordered without shrimp.
Six crispy chicken wings served with your choice of our three house-made sauces on the side. Panang Curry Sauce, Hot Sweet Chili Sauce, or Lao Spicy Roasted Habañero Peanut Sauce • Allergen Information: Lao Spicy habañero and peanut sauce contains peanut • Gluten-Free
Our papaya salad is made with hand-julienned unripen papaya, tomatoes, peanuts, our house-made tamarind dressing, and sticky rice. Fresh Thai Chili is added to your heat preference. The salad itself is Vegan and can be paired with our grilled pork neck, flat iron steak, chicken, sea bass or crispy trout. • Papaya Salad Allergen Information: Contains peanut, Vegan. • Grilled Pork Allergen Information: Contains gluten and shellfish. • Grilled Flat Iron Allergen Information: Contains Gluten. •Grilled Chicken Allergen Information: Shellfish-Free and Gluten-Free. • Crispy Trout Allergen Information: Gluten-Free. • Please note that Sea Bass is best enjoyed dine-in due to their delicate textures or serving temperatures. While they're still delicious, it may not reflect the full quality when packed for takeout.
Traditionally served as breakfast in Laos, this is our most comforting dish. Coconut curry broth with lime leaf, julienned vegetables, peanuts, eggs, fresh herbs, rice noodles, and crispy pork belly. • Allergen Information: Contains eggs and peanuts. • Gluten-Free.
With vegetables, poached egg, jasmine rice, and your choice of beef tenderloin or tofu. • Allergen Information: Contains egg and gluten.
Hand-tossed meat salad with fresh local herbs, spicy lime and fermented Padek fish sauce, shredded galangal, toasted rice powder, served with grilled vegetables, and sticky rice (Gluten Free)
Khao Poon is a symbol of celebration and community in Laos, often served at temple festivals and family gatherings. Vermicelli noodles served in our house-made mildly spiced chili paste with galangal and garlic coconut broth, ground pork, and crisp vegetables: shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, long beans, and aromatic herbs (Gluten Free)
Slow-cooked house coconut curry with fresh root vegetables, jasmine rice, and your choice of pumpkin or chicken. • Allergen Information: Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free • Pumpkin Curry Allergen Information: Vegan
Fresh lettuce, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, cucumber, pickled carrots, pickled daikon, and peanuts. Served with our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce and with your choice of grilled lemongrass chicken, grilled lemongrass and garlic pork, or fried tofu (vegan)
Stir-fried rice noodles with tofu, egg, peanuts, carrots, shallots, herbs, and our sweet tamarind sauce. Served with your choice of Vegetable, Chicken or Shrimp. We also serve a Vegan version of our Pad Thai that excludes eggs and fish sauce and includes shiitake mushrooms. • Vegan Pad Thai Allergen Information: Contains peanut, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Shellfish-Free. • Chicken Pad Thai Allergen Information: Contains peanut and shellfish, Gluten-Free, Shellfish-free. • Shrimp Pad Thai Allergen Information: Contains peanut and shellfish, Gluten-Free.
Stir-fried rice noodle, fresh herbs, bean sprouts, peanuts, and caramelized soy sauce, topped with julienned egg omelette and your choice of: • Pork Belly • Shrimp • Fried Tofu (V)
Traditional Chinese five-spice beef and rice noodle soup with beef slices and beef meatballs; served with bean sprouts, Thai basil and lao condiments • Allergen Information: Gluten-Free (gluten in the soy sauce and hoisin sauce that comes on the side)
Eight ounces of aromatic sea bass marinated in a house made curry with coconut cream, wrapped in a banana leaf and baked. Served with sticky rice. • Allergen Information: Gluten-Free and Shellfish-Free. • Please note that Sea Bass Mok is best enjoyed dine-in due to their delicate textures or serving temperatures. While they're still delicious, it may not reflect the full quality when packed for takeout.
Stir-fried chicken with ginger, vegetables, mushrooms, and jasmine rice. • Allergen Information: Contains shellfish, tree nuts, and gluten.
Fried rice with chicken, shallots, carrots, ginger, herbs in our house sweet soy sauce and fried egg. • Allergen Information: contains gluten and egg.
Pan-seared salmon filet in our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce; served with jasmine rice and lime vinaigrette herb salad • Allergen Information: Gluten-Free.
Caramelized short ribs and pork belly in aromatic sweet soy and ginger sauce; served with hard boiled soy eggs and jasmine rice. • Allergen Information: contains gluten and egg.
Fried rice with chicken, shallots, carrots, ginger, herbs in our house sweet soy sauce and fried egg.
Seasonal fresh fruit dessert duo, ask your server for the weekly specials
Traditional Laotian dessert with purple sticky rice, fresh mango, coconut custard, and palm sugar tamarind caramel sauce. Gluten-Free.
House-made ginger, coconut, and seasonal fruit jelly, tamraind palm sugar sauce, coconut cream, and sunflower seed brittle (GF, Vegan)
Traditional Laotian dessert with purple sticky rice, fresh mango, coconut custard, and palm sugar tamarind caramel sauce. Gluten-Free.
Our macarons are made with almond flour in-house. The current flavors are Tiramisu and Strawberry Cheesecake.
House-made ginger, coconut, and seasonal fruit jelly, tamraind palm sugar sauce, coconut cream, and sunflower seed brittle (GF, Vegan)
Six crispy chicken wings served with your choice of our three house made sauces on the side: (GF)
Served as an afternoon snack in Laos, this is our most beloved appetizer at Bida Manda. Hand-tossed crunchy coconut rice with fresh herbs, fried garlic, shallot crisp, peanuts, eggs, lime, and baby romaine lettuce. Served with our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce. (GF/V)
Golden, pan-fried sticky rice patties with tofu paste and eggs. Served with jeow som, our house-made sweet-and-sour spicy garlic sauce.
Filled with local herbs, vermicelli noodles, vegetables and your choice of:
Vegetables, herbs, noodles, wrapped in rice paper, and served with plum and peanut sauce, and your choice of:
Traditionally served as breakfast in Laos, this is our most comforting dish. Coconut curry broth with lime leaf, julienned vegetables, peanuts, eggs, fresh herbs, rice noodles, and crispy pork belly. *Gluten Free
A comforting recipe inspired by mom’s chicken curry, slowly cooked with our house-made mildly spiced chili paste, garlic, yellow curry, potato, carrot, and coconut milk. Served with vermicelli noodles and fresh herbs. *Gluten Free
Laos’ most beloved childhood noodle soup, with a texture similar to resemble Japanese udon noodles. Made from rice and cassava, Khao Piek is served in a fragrant coriander root chicken broth with watercress, fried garlic, crispy shallots, and herbs. *Gluten Free
Khao Poon is a symbol of celebration and community in Laos, often served at temple festivals and family gatherings. Vermicelli noodles served in our house-made mildly spiced chili paste with galangal and garlic coconut broth, ground pork, and crisp vegetables: shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, long beans, and aromatic herbs. *Gluten Free
At dawn in Luang Prabang, elders gather at local noodle shops to enjoy Khao Soi, a dish made in small batches and sold out within hours. The soup features tender rice noodles in an aromatic pork broth, topped with a savory ground pork and bean tomato ragú, bok choy, fried garlic, and herbs.
This Lao take on a classic noodle soup combines the aroma of toasted spices with thinly sliced beef, beef meatballs, and silky rice noodles. Served with fresh vegetables, herbs and our house-made peanut and sesame Sukiyaki dipping sauce. *Gluten Free
House-made pork and shrimp wontons, baby bok choy, garlic oil, fried garlic, herbs, and a clear coriander root pork broth.
A French-Vietnamese inspired dish beloved across Laos, Lao Xui Mai is tender house-made pork meatballs simmered in a savory pork broth and served with fried eggs* and Yellow Dog Bakery French baguette.
Known as "temple soup," this dish reflects the sacredness of rice in Lao culture. Slowly cooked in aromatic pork broth, the rice transforms into a smooth and comforting congee. Served with your choice of our house-made shallot pork meatballs, cod (pescatarian), or tofu (vegan).
Fresh lettuce, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, cucumber, pickled carrots, and pickled daikon are paired with peanuts and our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce. Served with your choice of sautéed lemongrass chicken, garlic and lemongrass pork, or fried tofu (vegan).
Wok-fried jasmine rice with garlic, shallots, and carrots. Topped with fried egg and your choice of shrimp, chicken, or vegetables (vegan) and served with a bowl of aromatic chicken broth on the side.*Gluten Free
Hand-julienned unripe papaya, tomatoes, peanuts, and house-made tamarind dressing. Serves with sticky rice and your choice of grilled lemongrass chicken, crispy dill and lemongrass trout, grilled ginger and garlic pork neck (not gluten free), and vegetable (vegan) Gluten Free
Stir-fried rice noodles with tofu, egg, peanuts, carrots, shallots, herbs, and our sweet tamarind sauce. Served with your choice of Vegetable, Chicken or Shrimp. We also serve a Vegan version of our Pad Thai that excludes eggs and fish sauce and includes shiitake mushrooms. • Vegan Pad Thai Allergen Information: Contains peanut, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Shellfish-Free. • Chicken Pad Thai Allergen Information: Contains peanut and shellfish, Gluten-Free, Shellfish-free. • Shrimp Pad Thai Allergen Information: Contains peanut and shellfish, Gluten-Free.
With vegetables, poached egg, jasmine rice, and your choice of beef tenderloin or tofu. • Allergen Information: Contains egg and gluten.
Stir-fried chicken with ginger, vegetables, mushrooms, and jasmine rice. • Allergen Information: Contains shellfish, tree nuts, and gluten.
Traditional Laotian dessert with purple sticky rice, fresh mango, coconut custard, and palm sugar tamarind caramel sauce. Gluten-Free.
Our macarons are made with almond flour in-house. The current flavors are Tiramisu and Strawberry Cheesecake.
House-made ginger, coconut, and seasonal fruit jelly, tamraind palm sugar sauce, coconut cream, and sunflower seed brittle (GF, Vegan)
Six crispy chicken wings served with your choice of our three house made sauces on the side: (GF)
Served as an afternoon snack in Laos, this is our most beloved appetizer at Bida Manda. Hand-tossed crunchy coconut rice with fresh herbs, fried garlic, shallot crisp, peanuts, eggs, lime, and baby romaine lettuce. Served with our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce. (GF/V)
Golden, pan-fried sticky rice patties with tofu paste and eggs. Served with jeow som, our house-made sweet-and-sour spicy garlic sauce.
Filled with local herbs, vermicelli noodles, vegetables and your choice of:
Vegetables, herbs, noodles, wrapped in rice paper, and served with plum and peanut sauce, and your choice of:
Traditionally served as breakfast in Laos, this is our most comforting dish. Coconut curry broth with lime leaf, julienned vegetables, peanuts, eggs, fresh herbs, rice noodles, and crispy pork belly. *Gluten Free
A comforting recipe inspired by mom’s chicken curry, slowly cooked with our house-made mildly spiced chili paste, garlic, yellow curry, potato, carrot, and coconut milk. Served with vermicelli noodles and fresh herbs. *Gluten Free
Laos’ most beloved childhood noodle soup, with a texture similar to resemble Japanese udon noodles. Made from rice and cassava, Khao Piek is served in a fragrant coriander root chicken broth with watercress, fried garlic, crispy shallots, and herbs. *Gluten Free
Khao Poon is a symbol of celebration and community in Laos, often served at temple festivals and family gatherings. Vermicelli noodles served in our house-made mildly spiced chili paste with galangal and garlic coconut broth, ground pork, and crisp vegetables: shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, long beans, and aromatic herbs. *Gluten Free
At dawn in Luang Prabang, elders gather at local noodle shops to enjoy Khao Soi, a dish made in small batches and sold out within hours. The soup features tender rice noodles in an aromatic pork broth, topped with a savory ground pork and bean tomato ragú, bok choy, fried garlic, and herbs.
This Lao take on a classic noodle soup combines the aroma of toasted spices with thinly sliced beef, beef meatballs, and silky rice noodles. Served with fresh vegetables, herbs and our house-made peanut and sesame Sukiyaki dipping sauce. *Gluten Free
House-made pork and shrimp wontons, baby bok choy, garlic oil, fried garlic, herbs, and a clear coriander root pork broth.
A French-Vietnamese inspired dish beloved across Laos, Lao Xui Mai is tender house-made pork meatballs simmered in a savory pork broth and served with fried eggs* and Yellow Dog Bakery French baguette.
Known as "temple soup," this dish reflects the sacredness of rice in Lao culture. Slowly cooked in aromatic pork broth, the rice transforms into a smooth and comforting congee. Served with your choice of our house-made shallot pork meatballs, cod (pescatarian), or tofu (vegan).
Fresh lettuce, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, cucumber, pickled carrots, and pickled daikon are paired with peanuts and our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce. Served with your choice of sautéed lemongrass chicken, garlic and lemongrass pork, or fried tofu (vegan).
Wok-fried jasmine rice with garlic, shallots, and carrots. Topped with fried egg and your choice of shrimp, chicken, or vegetables (vegan) and served with a bowl of aromatic chicken broth on the side.*Gluten Free
Hand-julienned unripe papaya, tomatoes, peanuts, and house-made tamarind dressing. Serves with sticky rice and your choice of grilled lemongrass chicken, crispy dill and lemongrass trout, grilled ginger and garlic pork neck (not gluten free), and vegetable (vegan) Gluten Free
Stir-fried rice noodles with tofu, egg, peanuts, carrots, shallots, herbs, and our sweet tamarind sauce. Served with your choice of Vegetable, Chicken or Shrimp. We also serve a Vegan version of our Pad Thai that excludes eggs and fish sauce and includes shiitake mushrooms. • Vegan Pad Thai Allergen Information: Contains peanut, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Shellfish-Free. • Chicken Pad Thai Allergen Information: Contains peanut and shellfish, Gluten-Free, Shellfish-free. • Shrimp Pad Thai Allergen Information: Contains peanut and shellfish, Gluten-Free.
With vegetables, poached egg, jasmine rice, and your choice of beef tenderloin or tofu. • Allergen Information: Contains egg and gluten.
Stir-fried chicken with ginger, vegetables, mushrooms, and jasmine rice. • Allergen Information: Contains shellfish, tree nuts, and gluten.
Hear from our valued guests
This may be one of the best plates of food I have ever had. The green papaya salad and crispy trout. Outstanding balance of flavors. So happy to have eaten here.
If you're looking for a fantastic dining experience, Bida Manda is a must-visit! From the moment we walked in, we were promptly seated at the bar and treated to some irresistible rice chips that set the tone for the meal. For starters, we opted for the Lao Beef Jerky paired with charred tomato jeow, and let me tell you—it was a flavor explosion! For my main course, I chose the Basil Stir-fry with Beef Tenderloin, and it did not disappoint. The sauce was truly out of this world, bursting with fresh flavors that brought the dish to life. My friend went with the Saffron Crepe filled with shrimp, which was not only massive but also incredibly delicious. Overall, Bida Manda surpassed my expectations with its vibrant flavors and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone looking to indulge in some amazing Laotian cuisine!
It was an 5 star experience! I spent my wedding anniversary here and let me tell you the food was delicious, with a warm, cozy and relaxing ambiance and our waiter MaKenzie was so delightful and sweet, very knowledgeable about everything and truly one of the best services we had in a while. Definitely Will return. Thank you for this experience ✨
We came in for the first time and our server; Sam, was absolutely lovely! He made us feel so welcome, answered all our questions enthusiastically, and gave us some great recommendations! The food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere is very warm and soothing. We got the pork belly soup and the basil stir fry, both are excellent choices. 10/10 experience all around! Hope to see Sam again next time, he’s stellar!
Bida Manda offers a unique take on Lao cuisine with Thai and Vietnamese influences. The food is creative, even the desserts are original, and the atmosphere is cozy with an exotic touch. The bar service is excellent—drinks and food come out fast, and sitting at the bar watching the skilled bartenders is part of the experience. Definitely worth a visit.
Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere. Staff were friendly too. I ordered chicken curry noodle bowl. Delicious! However, for the price I paid I felt they could've put more noodle in the bowl. The thai tea was ok. Not as sweet as I thought it would be. I would definitely come back. If you are a party of two please make a reservation bc this place stay pack.
Had an unforgettable evening thanks to our server, Jake. We’ve been coming to Bida Manda for the past four years—from our first date through marriage, and we just celebrated our first wedding anniversary here. For appetizers, we had the salmon ceviche and beef jerky. Both were delicious, though the salmon ceviche was certainly my favorite. It was incredibly flavorful with just the right amount of spice. For our entrées, we ordered the chicken curry and the thom khem, which we get every year and they never disappoint. We also tried the lotus cocktail, toasted rice old fashioned, and a few Lao beers, all recommended by Jake. Every drink was excellent. For dessert, we finished with the coconut ice cream. Simple and perfect. We’re very grateful to Jake and the entire Bida Manda team for consistently making our dining experiences memorable and positive. Wishing you all a happy holiday!
Fantastic and memorable experience! Crispy rice lettuce wraps and lemongrass sausage were amazing. Crispy pork belly soup and Pad Lao were so delicious. Cocktails are some of the best around. Highly recommend the Roselle Freezy with tequila, Lilac Lotus, Walnut Solstice, and Midnight Manhattan! Jarrett the server and bartender was very attentive with service and helpful with recommendations. Quick service was requested and provided so we could attend a show after dinner. We will be back!
Day one in Raleigh did not disappoint—especially when it came to finding some traditional Laotian comfort food! If you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience, Bida Manda is an absolute must-visit. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed, promptly seated at the bar, and treated to irresistible rice chips that set the perfect tone for the evening. For starters, we went with the Lao Beef Jerky paired with charred tomato jeow, and let me tell you—it was a full-on flavor explosion. I enjoyed the best Laotian cuisine I’ve had in a long time at this stylish and hip downtown spot. The owners were incredibly kind, offering us two complimentary appetizers, drinks, and dessert—Southern hospitality at its finest. The ambiance is unique and inviting, and the service was both friendly and attentive. Generous portions and reasonable prices made the experience even better. Overall, Bida Manda exceeded my expectations with its vibrant flavors and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone looking to indulge in exceptional Laotian cuisine!
Birthdays at Bida Manda do not disappoint. We were welcomed by John and who throughout our meal was friendly and helpful with drink and menu items. We enjoyed the lemongrass sausage, pork spring rolls with a tasty peanut sauce, and wings. Our cocktails were enjoyed and we did not feel rushed to make our entree selections. We enjoyed the Ginger Cashew Chicken, a Stuffed crepe, Pho, and a Shrimp Noodle dish. All were delicious. John surprised my husband with a special birthday treat. What a wonderful evening. We recommend this special restaurant and hope to have John with us again.
Common questions about Bida Manda
Bida Manda is located at 222 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601, United States, Raleigh, NC, United States.
You can reach Bida Manda by calling +1 919-829-9999.
Bida Manda has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 2426 customer reviews.
Bida Manda features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Bida Manda features the following from the business: Identifies as Asian-owned, Identifies as women-owned.
Bida Manda features the following service options: Kerbside pickup, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Bida Manda features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Bida Manda features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Bida Manda features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Bida Manda features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Bida Manda features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Bida Manda features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Bida Manda features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Bida Manda features the following planning: Lunch reservations recommended, Reservations required, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Bida Manda features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Bida Manda features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu.
Bida Manda features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
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