Raleigh-Durham · Downtown Raleigh

Bida Manda

Name: Bida Manda
Address: Raleigh-Durham, NC, US
Price range: $$

#13 in Raleigh-DurhamLaotian$$

Awards

4.7

James Beard Regional

What People Are Saying

“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 Lo...”

New Buzz

Yelp lists downtown Raleigh restaurant as the ‘spiciest bite’ in NC

CBS17.com · 8 months ago

Laotian restaurant is set to be a centerpiece of new Cary park. Here’s when it opens. - Raleigh News & Observer

Raleigh News & Observer · 2 years ago

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HRL Ranking

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Vansana Nolintha

Head Chef

Vansana Nolintha is a Raleigh-based restaurateur known for bringing Laotian cuisine and culture to North Carolina. He is associated with both Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana in downtown Raleigh, as covered by Forbes.

What to Order

Crispy Pork Belly Soup

The dish locals keep coming back for. Rich and hearty, but order something lighter alongside to balance the heaviness.

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