Experts' Choice Award Bida Manda Laotian Restaurant And Bar
What the experts agree on
Siblings Vansana and Vanvisa bring authentic Laotian cuisine with subtle Thai and Vietnamese influences to this serene Raleigh spot. Their standout sausage is legendarily complex, while the broader menu delivers revelatory flavors rooted in
“Brother and sister Vansana and Vanvisa Nolintha offer the dishes of their native Laos at this serene spot.”
– Tasting Table
Where "“Bida manda” means “mom and dad." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Tying in Laos traditions with dashes of Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese, the dishes are a revelatory cavalcade of flavor." Full review
Bon Appétit "Result is an incredibly complex sausage with a texture that’s somewhere between crumbly and creamy and a flavor that juxtaposes lively, fresh herbs...I now rest my case for the best sausage out there "
