Baan Mae

4.8

57 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:30

Booked 3 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Innovative

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

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

District of Columbia
Best Food

Review summary

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Baan Mae offers an unforgettable dining experience with "fantastic food" and unique Loatian flavors. The atmosphere is cozy, with vibrant decor and a welcoming staff. Highlights include the tapioca dumplings and tom khem, and the cocktails are "amazing." Ideal for intimate gatherings, the patio provides a charming escape from city life.

57 Reviews

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Sebastien
Washington DC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious, plenty of perfumes, great flavor. My favorite was the crab dish with vermicili and the prawns with glass noodles. It is a must try!
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Alice
Baltimore
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Loved this place! Wish I lived closer! Will come back next time I’m in DC! Highly recommend this restaurant.
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Srishti
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Each and every dish we had was so good! The flavors were exciting and complex. Looking forward to try other things on the menu!
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Katie
Washington DC
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Baan Mae and was so happy to bring friends in to try it for the first time. As always, the food, drinks and service were spot on. Can’t wait to come back.
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Marcus
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Baan Mae is a lovely place to eat. It mixes the authentic Loatian palette with some American influences. Love the rotating menus and use of seasonal ingredients. Soulful, simplistic, and flavorful.
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Andrew
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here with friends after reading the Washington Posts’s Tom Sietsema’s Fall 2024 review. Dined on the patio. Very relaxed and casual, friendly service. Food was fantastic in flavor and quality. We went on a slow early evening. 10/10 will go again.
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Adam
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite new place in DC, super legit Vietnamese and Laotian food
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Cathy
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Across two visits, I've tried 7 or 8 dishes, and they have uniformly been excellent. Highly recommend the curries, the ribs, and the jicama blossom salad, but it's hard to go wrong here. Love the laid-back vibes too.
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Monica
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food as always! The Fi-Lao of Fish is a standard favorite.
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Patricia
Washington DC
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Another delightful experience at tis restaurant. The smallish -- but sharable -- tapioca dumplings and chili wontons -- are a delight. Each of the sharable mains that I have experienced have felt like a return to Southeast Asia. No one who loves perfectly prepared South East Asian cuisine should pass up the opportunity to dine here. Service is cheerful and warm but unobtrusive, and all the servers seem to be well versed on the menu. Cocktails are original and refreshing. This is an experience not to be missed. Nothing posh but the food! Yummy!
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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 57 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

24 Nov 2024

19:30

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://www.baanmaedc.com/
Phone number
(202) 897-4826

Baan Mae

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What 57 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

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