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Baan Mae, Washington, DC

Baan Mae

4.8
4.8
85 Reviews
$31 to $50
Asian

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2 people
19:00

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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (202) 897-4826
  • Website
    https://www.baanmaedc.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1604 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001-3219
  • Area
    Shaw
  • Cross Street
    Restaurant is on 7th St NW near the intersection of 7th and Q St. NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are located 2 blocks South of Shaw-Howard University Metro station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Baan Mae's menu was last updated 2022-06-02.

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What 85 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 delights with "exceptional" food and "wonderful service." Guests rave about the "exciting and complex" flavors across a diverse menu, featuring favorites like tapioca dumplings and crab curry. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, with a standout back patio. Perfect for adventurous diners, Baan Mae is a "must-try" in DC.
85 Reviews

  1. David

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent vegan options—"Mom's curry" is a must-try and don't skip the watermelon juice!

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  2. StephenL

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had cocktails at the bar and then ate in the back patio. The drinks, food and service were exceptional, one of the best meals I've had.

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  3. Jennifer

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the catfish sliders and pork belly lettuce wraps! Adorable space inside and loved sitting in the cozy nook by the window. Wonderful service!

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    Chicago11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious! Everyone was very friendly. Smaller restaurant and reservations are suggested but there was seating available when we came in a Wednesday

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  5. Rocky

    Washington DC5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    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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  6. RaphaelM

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant and delicious food. Great service.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh4 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 85 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
19:00
Google Map for Baan Mae

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Restaurant is on 7th St NW near the intersection of 7th and Q St. NW
  • Area
    Shaw
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Laotian, Southeast Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are located 2 blocks South of Shaw-Howard University Metro station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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