Baan Mae

4.8

80 Reviews

$31 to $50

Asian

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
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 80 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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.

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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

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 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
Neighborhood
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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