Bida Manda

Celebrating my friends birthday here. I thought was mid. Was not expecting duck laab is a cold dish. Not my favorite way to eat duck. Environment is nice atmosphere was cute. Nothing special stand out to me. Never really had Laos food. And this restaurant just a melting pot of Thai Lao Vietnamese food mix. But if you are in downtown don’t know what you want to go and they happen had availability I wouldn’t mind to sit down have a cocktail and some shrimp chips. But that’s about it.

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.

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 fr

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!

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 con