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$16
Lavender Haze
Empress Indigo gin, fresh lemon juice, house-made ube-lavender syrup, sparkling wine *spirit-free option available
$16
$16
Strawberry Crush
Tequila, Aperol, fresh strawberry, fresh lime juice, honey, shaved ice
$16
$15
Roselle Sour
Mezcal, lemon, hibiscus syrup, cinnamon, fee foam
$15
$14
Italian Vacay
Rye, Amaro Nonino, vermouth bianco, tiki bitters
$14
$16
Spicy Khiew | Green
Tequila, cointreau, fresh pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, cilantro and jalapeño syrup * spirit-free option available
$16
$15
Piña Colada
Rum, fresh pineapple juice, house-made coconut cream Additional variations:
$15
» Bitter +$1
» Peanut Butter and Banana +$1
» Chocolate +$1
» Spicy +$1
* spirit-free option available
$16
Mekong Sunrise
Vodka, Campari, fresh grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, honey, mint
$16
$15
Berry Old Fashioned
Bourbon, blueberry cinnamon syrup, bitters
$15
$15
Sabai Sabai
Vodka, melon puree, coconut syrup, pandan, saved ice
$15
$15
Sazerac
Rye, brandy, simple, absinthe rinse
$15
$13
Moscow Mule
Vodka, ginger beer, lime juice
$13
WINE
$12 glass | $25 half liter | $49 liter
SEASONAL SANGRIA
Red wine, seasonal fresh fruits, house-made syrup
$12 glass | $25 half liter | $49 liter
$14 | $49
SAUVIGNON BLEND (W)
Jean Marc Barthez Bordeaux Blanc 2022
$14 | $49
» citrus & grapefruit, great freshness, vibrant
$16 | $57
CHARDONNAY (W)
Vignerond des Monts de Bourgogne 2021
$16 | $57
» delicate, aromatic, well-rounded with aromas of hazelnut, honey, and spice
$12 | $43
CHARDONNAY (W)
Vignobles Ferrandiere 2021
$12 | $43
» fruity, clean, crispy on the nose, pear notes with rounded finish
$12 | $43
SAUVIGNON BLANC (W)
South Africa 2023
$12 | $43
» dry, juicy citrus and hint of herbal notes
$13 | $48
GRENACHE BLANC BLEND (W)
Les Bras m'en Tombent 2021
$13 | $48
» mineral and white flowers notes, nice acidity balance and round finish
$12 | $43
CABERNET SAUVIGNON BLEND (ROSÉ)
France 2022
$12 | $43
» honeyed florals, cherries, crushed nectarines and exotic spices
$12 | $43
CABERNET SAUVIGNON (R)
Villa Des Angles 2021
$12 | $43
» aromas of black cherries, hints of red pepper, and light spice of cumin and coriander
$15 | $53
CABERNET SAUVIGNON BLEND (R)
France 2018
$15 | $53
» Mulberry, blueberry, hints of cranberry, spiced cedar and eucalyptus
$12 | $43
PINOT NOIR (R)
Vignobles Ferrandiere 2022
$12 | $43
» aromas of red fruit and violet, with cherry, soft tannins and light spicy finish
$15 | $53
GAMAY (R)
Mary Taylor, Beaujolais 2021
$15 | $53
» red fruit and rooty characters with long crisp finish
$15 | $53
GRENACHE BLEND (R)
Toutou Rien 2021
$15 | $53
» black fruits on the nose, fresh round body with fruity finish
$12 | $43
SPARKLING ROSE
Pavolino Prosecco Rose 2020
$12 | $43
» fruity and floral notes, apple, pear, citrus
$12 | $43
SPARKLING WHITE
Pavolino Prosecco
$12 | $43
» off-dry, white fruits
WINE BY THE BOTTLE
$56
LAMBRUSCO
Vitivinicola Fangareggi
$56
» beautiful sparkling red with aromas of plum and dark cherry, dry, balanced and with a long finish
$56
MUSKATELLER (W)
Zähringer - Muskateller 2020
$56
» elderberry, nutmeg and peach, honeysuckle
$56
CANAIOLO BLEND (ROSÉ)
Raffy 2019
$56
» vibrant, mineral, long savory finish
BEER
$8
BREWERY BHAVANA BRISK (DRAFT)
Crisp and dry pilsner with light aromatics and a touch of oat body (4.2% ABV)
$8
$12
BREWERY BHAVANA GROVE (DRAFT)
Subtle, delicate, and surprisingly round Double IPA with citrus orchard, clementine, grapefruit, and peaches 16 oz (8% ABV)
$12
BREWERY BHAVANA ROTATING BEER
Ask your server for our current offering!
$8
BELL'S OBERON ECLIPSE CITRUS WHEAT ALE
Fruit-forward Citrus Wheat with hint of bright orange and warm coriander. Crisp with clean finish (6.3% ABV)
$8
$8
NEW BELGIUM MIMOSA SOUR ALE
Wood-aged golden sour with sweet, detoxifying juice of Calamansi Oranges and light wheat ale (6% ABV)
$8
$8
NEW BELGIUM TRIPPEL
Golden, sweet and pleasantly dry Belgian-style ale (8.5% AVB)
$8
N/A BEVERAGES
$8
MOCKTAIL
Spirit-free signature cocktails available. Please refer to our cocktail menu
$8
$3
Soda
$3
» Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale
$6
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
$6
$6
Thai Ice Tea
$6
$6
Lao Ice Coffee
$6
$4
Hot Coffee
Proudly serving Cup of Joe
$4
$6
Hot Tea
$6
» Gunpowder Green Tea, Jasmine Green Tea, Lemon Ginger, Moroccan Mint
APPETIZERS
$16.90
CRISPY RICE LETTUCE WRAPS
Served as an afternoon snack in Laos, this is our most beloved appetizer at Bida Manda. Hand-tossed crunchy coconut rice with fresh herbs, fried garlic, shallot crisp, peanuts, eggs, lime, and baby romaine lettuce. Served with our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce. (GF/V)
$16.90
$16.90
FRESH SUMMER ROLLS
Vegetables, herbs, noodles, wrapped in rice paper, and served with plum and peanut sauce, and your choice of Vegetables (V) or Shrimp
$16.90
$14.90
TOM KA GAI
Spicy galangal coconut chicken soup with mushrooms, local herbs, and heirloom tomatoes (GF)
$14.90
$16.90
LUANG PRABANG LEMONGRASS SAUSAGE
Aromatic house-made pork sausage with fresh herbs, jasmine rice, ground pork belly, and served with pickled ginger and dill (GF)
$16.90
$16.90
CRIPSY CHICKEN WINGS
Six crispy fried chicken wings served with your choice of our three house-made sauces on the side:
$16.90
• Panang Curry Sauce (GF)
• Hot Sweet Chili Sauce (GF)
• Lao Spicy Roasted Habañero Peanut Sauce (GF)
$16.90
SAO NOY’S CRISPY SPRING ROLLS
Filled with local herbs, vermicelli noodles, vegetables,and serves with our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce with peanuts, and your choice of:
$16.90
• Ground Pork
• Vegetable (V)
$15.90
MEKONG RIVER WATERCRESS SALAD
Refreshing mix of young watercress, mint, cashew, topped with egg and tossed in a fish sauce vinaigrette (GF) Optional add:
$15.90
• Grilled Shrimp+$5
• Grilled Chicken Skewer+$4
• Stir-Fried Ground Pork+$3
$15.90
LAO BEEF JERKY | SEEN SAVAHN
House-made fried dehydrated beef with peppercorn, sesame seeds and spices, served with charred tomato jeow and a side of sticky rice (GF)
$15.90
ENTRÉES
$18.90
LAO BANH MI
House made pickled daikon and carrots, aioli, and pate, with julienne cucumbers, jalapeños, cilantro all in a baguette, and your choice of:
$18.90
• Curry Portobello Mushrooms (V)
• Soy Ginger Pork Belly
• Optional add-on: Fried Egg +$2.90 or Pho Broth +$2.90
$20.90
CRISPY PORK BELLY SOUP
Traditionally served as breakfast in Laos, this is our most comforting dish. Coconut curry broth with lime leaf, julienned vegetables, peanuts, eggs, fresh herbs, rice noodles, and crispy pork belly. (GF)
$20.90
$19.90
PHO LAO
Traditional Chinese five-spice beef and rice noodle soup with beef slices and beef meatballs; served with bean sprouts, Thai basil and lao condiments. Your choice to add:
$19.90
• Beef Tripe
$18.90
MANDA AMPHONE'S CURRY
Slow-cooked house coconut curry with fresh root vegetables, jasmine rice, and your choice of:
$18.90
• Chicken (GF)
• Pumpkin (GF/V)
$18.90
STIR-FRY CASHEW GINGER CHICKEN
Stir-fried chicken with ginger, vegetables, mushrooms, served with jasmine rice
$18.90
$14.90
GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
Our papaya salad is made with hand-julienned unripe papaya, tomatoes, peanuts, our house-made tamarind dressing, and sticky rice. Fresh Thai Chili is added to your heat preference. With your choice of:
$14.90
• Vegetable (GF/V) + $4
• Grilled Ginger and Garlic Pork Neck +$6
• Crispy Dill and Lemongrass Trout (GF) +$6
• Grilled Lemongrass Chicken (GF)+ $6
• Grilled 6oz Flat Iron Steak* +$8
$19.90
BASIL STIR-FRY
Vegetables, poached egg, jasmine rice and your choice of:
$19.90
• Tofu (V)
• Beef Tenderloin
$20.90
PAD THAI
Stir-fried rice noodles with eggs, tofu, peanuts, vegetables, herbs, sweet tamarind and paprika sauce, and your choice of:
$20.90
• Chicken (GF)
• Shrimp (GF)
• Vegetables (GF/V)
$20.90
KUA MEE | PAD LAO
Caramelized fried rice noodle, julienned egg omelette, fresh herbs, bean sprouts, peanuts, and your choice of:
$20.90
• Pork Belly
• Shrimp
• Fried Tofu
$20.90
MANDA’S HERB SALAD
Fresh herbs, lettuce, vermicelli noodles, crispy vegetable spring rolls, peanuts, tofu, tempura eggplant, and house-made sweet chili sauce (V). Comes with your choice of:
$20.90
• Grilled Chicken Skewer
• Grilled Shrimp
• Grilled Pork Belly
• Without Meat (V)
$17.90
FRIED RICE
Fried rice with shallots, carrots, herbs in our house sweet soy sauce, fried egg, and your choice of:
$17.90
• Vegetables (V)
• Chicken
• Shrimp +$1
• Pork Belly +$1
$28.90
SWEET CHILI SALMON
Pan-seared salmon filet in our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce; served with jasmine rice and lime vinaigrette herb salad (GF)
$28.90
DESSERTS
$9.90
Cookies By Beth
Chocolate Chip and Vietnamese Coffee cookie, Salted Honey and sesame Brown Sugar cookie, and side of house-made condensed milk (limited quantities)
$9.90
$10.90
Purple Rice
Traditional Laotian dessert with purple sticky rice, fresh mango, coconut custard, and palm sugar tamarind caramel sauce (GF)
$10.90
$12.90
Duo Plate
Strawberry macaron with a strawberry cheesecake filling and Lao coffee macaron with a tiramisu filling (GF)
$12.90
$12.90
Coconut Blossom
House-made creamy coconut ice cream, with crispy black sesame blossom cookie and roasted candy corn (limited quantities)
$12.90
APPETIZERS
$16.90
CRISPY RICE LETTUCE WRAPS
Served as an afternoon snack in Laos, this is our most beloved appetizer at Bida Manda. Hand-tossed crunchy coconut rice with fresh herbs, fried garlic, shallot crisp, peanuts, eggs, lime, and baby romaine lettuce. Served with our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce. (GF/V)
$16.90
$19.90
YUM TALAY | Seafood Herb Salad | NEW!
*Poached locally sourced NC shrimp, calamari, bay scallops tossed with mint, cilantro, shallots, lemongrass, tremella mushroom in our house-made pickled garlic sweet chili sauce.
$19.90
$16.90
FRESH SUMMER ROLLS
Vegetables, herbs, noodles, wrapped in rice paper, and served with plum and peanut sauce, and your choice of Vegetables (V) or Shrimp
$16.90
$14.90
TOM KA GAI
Spicy galangal coconut chicken soup with mushrooms, local herbs, and heirloom tomatoes (GF)
$14.90
$16.90
LUANG PRABANG LEMONGRASS SAUSAGE
Aromatic house-made pork sausage with fresh herbs, jasmine rice, ground pork belly, and served with pickled ginger (GF)
$16.90
$16.90
CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS
Six crispy fried chicken wings served with your choice of our three house-made sauces on the side:
$16.90
• Panang Curry Sauce (GF)
• Hot Sweet Chili Sauce (GF)
• Lao Spicy Roasted Habañero Peanut Sauce (GF)
$16.90
SAO NOY’S CRISPY SPRING ROLLS
Filled with local herbs, vermicelli noodles, vegetables, and serves with our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce with peanuts and your choice of:
$16.90
• Ground Pork
• Vegetable (V)
$16.90
ROASTED ANAHEIM PEPPER
Stuffed with ground pork, lemongrass, dill, lime leaf, and served with our house made spicy charred tomato jeow (GF)
$16.90
$15.90
MEKONG RIVER WATERCRESS SALAD
Refreshing mix of young watercress, mint, cashew, topped with egg and tossed in a fish sauce vinaigrette (GF) and option add
$15.90
• Grilled Shrimp +$5
• Grilled Chicken Skewer +$4
• Stir-Fried Ground Pork +$3
$15.90
LAO BEEF JERKY | SEEN SAVAHN
House-made fried dehydrated beef with peppercorn, sesame seeds and spices, served with charred tomato jeow and a side of sticky rice (GF)
$15.90
ENTRÉES
$26.90
CRISPY PORK BELLY SOUP
Traditionally served as breakfast in Laos, this is our most comforting dish. Coconut curry broth with lime leaf, julienned vegetables, peanuts, eggs, fresh herbs, rice noodles, and crispy pork belly. (GF)
$26.90
$25.90
KHAO POON GAI NOODLE SOUP | NEW!
Laos’ most beloved ceremonial soup. Served during weddings and temple festivals, this rice vermicelli noodle dish is prepared with mildly spiced red curry coconut broth, chicken thigh meat, bamboo shoots, banana blossom, julienned cabbage, and garnished with fresh seasonal Laotian herbs. (GF)
$25.90
$24.90
PHO LAO
Traditional Chinese five-spice beef and rice noodle soup with beef slices and beef meatballs; served with bean sprouts, Thai basil and lao condiments. And your choice to add:
$24.90
• Beef Tripe
$16.90
GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
Our papaya salad is made with hand-julienned unripe papaya, tomatoes, peanuts, our house-made tamarind dressing, and sticky rice. Fresh Thai Chili is added to your heat preference. With your choice of:
$16.90
• Vegetable (GF/V) + $7
• Grilled Ginger and Garlic Pork Neck +$10
• Crispy Dill and Lemongrass Trout (GF) +$10
• Grilled Lemongrass Chicken (GF)+ $10
• Grilled Soy Glazed Duck Breast +$12
• Grilled 12oz Flat Iron Steak* +$15
• Pan-seared Dill and Lime Leaf Sea Bass +$24
*new* Ask your server to add more funk to the dish and make the papaya salad village style and we will add Padek fermented fish paste, Thai eggplants, and garlic chives to your salad.
$24.90
MANDA AMPHONE'S CURRY
Slow-cooked house coconut curry with fresh root vegetables, jasmine rice, and your choice of:
$24.90
•Chicken (GF)
•Pumpkin (GF/V)
$25.90
STIR-FRY CASHEW GINGER CHICKEN
Stir-fried chicken with ginger, vegetables, mushrooms, served with jasmine rice
$25.90
$28.90
SWEET CHILI SALMON
Pan-seared salmon filet in our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce; served with jasmine rice and lime vinaigrette herb salad (GF)
$28.90
$27.90
BASIL STIR-FRY
Vegetables, poached egg, jasmine rice and your choice of:
$27.90
• Beef Tenderloin
• Shrimp
• Tofu (V)
$24.90
PAD THAI
Stir-fried rice noodles with eggs, tofu, peanuts, vegetables, herbs, sweet tamarind and paprika sauce, with your choice of:
$24.90
• Chicken (GF)
• Shrimp (GF)
• Vegetables (GF/V)
$26.90
MANDA’S HERB SALAD
Fresh herbs, lettuce, vermicelli noodles, crispy vegetable spring rolls, peanuts, tofu, tempura eggplant, and house-made sweet chili sauce (V). Comes with your choice of:
$26.90
• Grilled Chicken Skewer
• Grilled Shrimp
• Grilled Pork Belly
• Without Meat (V)
$26.90
DUCK LAAB
Hand-tossed meat salad with fresh local herbs, spicy lime and fermented Padek fish sauce, shredded galangal, toasted rice powder, and sticky rice (GF).
$26.90
$25.90
TOM KHEM
Caramelized pork ribs and pork belly in aromatic sweet soy and ginger sauce; served with hard boiled soy eggs and jasmine rice
$25.90
$26.90
SAFFRON CREPE
Crispy rice and turmeric crêpe with vegetables, coconut cream, and served with caramelized sweet chili sauce, herbs, lettuce, and your choice of:
$26.90
• Shrimp and Bacon
• Vegetables (V)
$40.90
SEA BASS MOK
Eight ounces of aromatic sea bass marinated in a house made curry with coconut cream, wrapped in a banana leaf and baked. Served with sticky rice (GF)
$40.90
$19.90
FRIED RICE
Fried rice with shallots, carrots, herbs in our house sweet soy sauce, fried egg, and your choice of:
$19.90
• Vegetables (V)
• Chicken
• Shrimp +$1
• Pork Belly +$1
Marketprice
WHOLE NORTH CAROLINA FISH
Locally sourced NC fish, served baked or fried with a seasonal vegetable. Ask your server for the weekly special. (GF upon request.)
Marketprice
$24.90
KUA MEE LAO | PAD LAO
Caramelized fried rice noodle, julienned egg omelette, fresh herbs, bean sprouts, peanuts, and your choice of:
$24.90
• Pork Belly
• Shrimp
• Fried Tofu
DESSERTS
$9.90
Cookies By Beth
Chocolate Chip and Vietnamese Coffee cookie, Salted Honey and sesame Brown Sugar cookie, and side of house-made condensed milk (limited quantities)
$9.90
$10.90
Purple Rice
Traditional Laotian dessert with purple sticky rice, fresh mango, coconut custard, and palm sugar tamarind caramel sauce (GF)
$10.90
$12.90
Duo Plate
Strawberry macaron with a strawberry cheesecake filling and Lao coffee macaron with a tiramisu filling (GF)
$12.90
$12.90
Coconut Blossom
House-made creamy coconut ice cream, with crispy black sesame blossom cookie and roasted candy corn (limited quantities)
$12.90
GF = Gluten Free V = Vegetarian
*Product may be cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness. (NC Division of Environmental Health)
20% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more.
*Guests may bring their own bottle of wine and/or celebratory dessert to enjoy over a meal. A corkage fee will apply to each 750mL bottle of wine.*
Wine vintages and availability as subject to change