Bida Manda
$$ • Laotian, Asian Fusion, Thai
Hours:
222 S Blount St, Raleigh
(919) 829-9999
About Bida Manda
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Bida Manda Reviews
Great meal, great service, great atmosphere!Highly recommend
My husband and I had a great meal at Bida Manda in 2019. But then there was that incident where the staff accused a co-owner of harassment. And then, of course, the pandemic closed down a lot of businesses. So, you can imagine how excited I was when my husband called Bida Manda and made a reservation for 4. Although, the only time available was 9:15 pm. Their kitchen closes at 10 pm, by the way. So we showed up 15 minutes early and we were going to wait for our friends. We checked...read full review
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 5 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 10PM |
| Friday | 5 - 10PM 11AM - 2:30PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 2:30PM 5 - 10PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 2:30PM 5 - 9PM |
Bida Manda provides a pleasant dining experience with attentive staff, healthy portions, and a variety of flavorful dishes. Customers have enjoyed the lettuce wraps, veggie spring rolls, and crispy chicken wings with tasty sauces. The spicy kheiw cocktail was delicious, while the pad thai was a standout dish. Visitors also praised the papaya salad, sea bass, shrimp fried rice, and purple sticky rice dessert. Many guests appreciated the friendly service and the restaurant's beautiful ambiance, enhanced by soft guitar music. The restaurant takes allergies seriously and features clearly marked gluten-free options, including a gluten-free shrimp chip appetizer. The crispy rice lettuce wrap appetizer and the papaya salad with trout are highly recommended, though some should be cautious with spice levels, as the medium heat can be quite hot. The food from appetizers to desserts is generally excellent, making Bida Manda a popular choice for authentic Thai cuisine in Raleigh. While the service is attentive and food arrives promptly, some guests noted that the metal chairs can be uncomfortable for longer visits. Overall, Bida Manda offers a diverse menu with great food quality and friendly service, perfect for celebrating special occasions.