Baan Mae

4.8

80 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Lively

We are a Laotian restaurant in the heart of the neighborhood of Shaw. Baan Mae means Mom's house in Laotian. Chef Seng of Thip Khao and Padaek is serving up dishes reminiscent of her home kitchen and her mother's kitchen.

Mom's House Reservation Policy:

All reservations are allowed a 15-minute grace period.

All parties must be present at the restaurant to be seated. If parties are incomplete by the end of the 15-minute grace period, the reservation may be moved to the waitlist upon the completion of the party.

Reservation wait times may be impacted in the case of rain or heat advisory as we will do our best to accommodate patio reservations indoors.

Due to our limited seating capacity, all reservations are limited to a maximum of 90-minute seating time and 2 hours for large parties of 5+.

Please contact us for for reservations for parties of 5+.

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Additional information

Location
1604 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3219
Phone number
(202) 897-4826
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Laotian, Southeast Asian
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

What 80 people are saying

Baan Mae reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Washington, D.C. Area
Best Food
District of Columbia
Best Food
District of Columbia
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Baan Mae offers "amazing food" with a "superb traditional Loatian" touch, creating a "unique experience unlike anywhere else" in DC. Guests rave about the "friendly staff" and "fantastic flavors" of dishes like the sakoo and tapioca dumplings. While portions are occasionally noted as small, the "cozy and comforting" ambiance and "attentive service" make it a must-visit for culinary enthusiasts.

80 Reviews

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Rocky
Washington DC5 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food, great service. A little tight which breaks up the noise level, but nothing that will keep us from recommending Baan Mae and returning ourselves.
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Enjoyed experiencing Laotian cuisine. Cocktail menu was abbreviated but creative. Food was okay. Overall good experience.
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MarshaM
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Best kept secret! What an unexpected little gem, excellent!
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Edward VIP
Washington DC12 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Authentic Burmese and Thai food. Lovely service, moderate prices.
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Brian VIP
Washington DC10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All around, worth it. Great casual spot in Shaw. We had the tapioca dumplings, the baba ganoush, shrimp and noodles, crab curry (amazing) and the pork ribs but the sa;ad was the star.
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Ellie
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing spot—great food, great service, great ambiance. Never a disappointment.
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Natalie
Fort Lauderdale1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a delicious meal! Everything was cooked to perfection and so flavorful. The service was extremely efficient. We would love to come again next time we’re in DC!
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Dr. Sandra A. VIP
Washington DC39 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went during the “pop up” portion of the week so the menu was much shorter than regular Baan Mae. The pop up menu sounded like nothing I had ever seen before so I found it hard to choose. Every single thing we ordered was FABULOUS! Great flavor, great combinations of dishes and lovely service. Chef Ben outdid himself!
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Kyle
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food here is fantastic. All the flavors are so well balanced. There is nothing not worth trying but the shrimp crudo, tapioca dumplings and banana blossom/jicama salad are special. Can’t wait to return.
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Kenneth
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was phenomenal. Every bite of every dish was delicious. Highly recommend.
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FAQs

Baan Mae offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 897-4826.

Baan Mae is rated 4.8 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

1604 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3219

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(202) 897-4826
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Laotian, Southeast Asian
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Baan Mae

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What 80 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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FAQs

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