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Khao Poon is a symbol of celebration and community in Laos, often served at temple festivals and family gatherings. Vermicelli noodles served in our house-made mildly spiced chili paste with galangal and garlic coconut broth, ground pork, and crisp vegetables: shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, long beans, and aromatic herbs (Gluten Free)

$21.90

MEE KIEW WONTON NOODLE SOUP

House-made pork and shrimp wontons, baby bok choy, garlic oil, fried garlic, herbs, and a clear coriander root pork broth (Vegetarian option available)

$21.90

$20.90

CHICKEN CURRY NOODLE SOUP

A comforting recipe inspired by mom’s chicken curry, slowly cooked with our house-made mildly spiced chili paste, garlic, yellow curry, potato, carrot, and coconut milk. Served with vermicelli noodles and fresh herbs

$20.90

LAO PHO

This Lao take on a classic noodle soup combines the aroma of toasted spices with thinly sliced beef, beef meatballs, and silky rice noodles. Served with fresh vegetables, herbs and our house-made peanut and sesame Sukiyaki dipping sauce. Add beef tripe for bold flavor and texture (Gluten Free)

$20.90

LAO BRUNCH FAVORITES

$18.90

LAO XUI MAI

A French-Vietnamese inspired dish beloved across Laos, Lao Xui Mai is tender house-made pork meatballs simmered in a savory pork broth and served with fried eggs and Yellow Dog Bakery French baguette

$18.90

$16.90

LAO CONGEE

Known as "temple soup," this dish reflects the sacredness of rice in Lao culture. Slowly cooked in aromatic pork broth, the rice transforms into a smooth and comforting congee. Served with your choice of our house-made shallot pork meatballs, cod (pescatarian), or tofu (vegan)

$16.90

$19.90

DAD'S SIMPLE FRIED RICE

Wok-fried jasmine rice with garlic, shallots, and carrots. Topped with fried egg and your choice of shrimp, chicken, or vegetables (vegan) and served with a bowl of aromatic chicken broth on the side (Gluten Free)

$19.90

$20.90

HERB SALAD NOODLE BOWL

Fresh lettuce, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, cucumber, pickled carrots, and pickled daikon are paired with peanuts and our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce. Served with your choice of sautéed lemongrass chicken, garlic and lemongrass pork, or fried tofu (vegan)

$20.90

$22.90

GREEN PAPAYA SALAD

Hand-julienned unripe papaya, tomatoes, peanuts, and house-made tamarind dressing. Serves with sticky rice and your choice of grilled lemongrass chicken, crispy dill and lemongrass trout, grilled ginger and garlic pork neck (not gluten free), and vegetable (vegan)(Gluten Free).

$22.90

• Make it village-style for extra funk—we'll add Padek fermented fish paste, Thai eggplants, and garlic chives to your papaya salad

TO BE SHARED

$14.90

KHAO JEE

Golden, pan-fried sticky rice patties with tofu paste and eggs. Served with jeow som, our house-made sweet-and-sour spicy garlic sauce (Vegetarian option available)

$14.90

$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 (Gluten Free and Vegetarian)

$16.90

SPRING ROLLS

Filled with local herbs, vermicelli noodles, and vegetables, served with our homemade caramelized sweet chili sauce and peanuts and your choice of pork or vegetables (vegetarian)

$16.90

FRESH SUMMER ROLLS

Vegetables, herbs, and vermicelli noodles wrapped in rice paper. Served with plum peanut sauce and your choice of shrimp or vegetables (gluten free available)

$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

LEMONGRASS SAUSAGE

Aromatic house-made pork sausage with fresh herbs, jasmine rice, ground pork belly, and served with julienned ginger (Gluten Free)

$16.90

APPETIZERS

$16.90

CRISPY RICE LETTUCE WRAPS

$16.90

$18.90

BIDA SOMPHENG'S SALMON LAAB CEVICHE* | NEW!

Fresh salmon* tossed with local herbs, shallots, lime, fish sauce, chili flakes, toasted rice powder, and served with crispy shrimp chips. (GF)

$18.90

$16.90

FRESH SUMMER ROLLS

Vegetables, herbs, noodles, wrapped in rice paper, and served with plum and peanut sauce, and your choice of:

$16.90

• Shrimp

• Vegetables (V)

(GF upon request)

$15.90

LUANG PRABANG LEMONGRASS SAUSAGE

Aromatic house-made pork sausage with fresh herbs, jasmine rice, ground pork belly, and served with pickled ginger (GF)

$15.90

$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

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)

$14.90

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)

$14.90

ENTRÉES

$27.90

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)

$27.90

$25.90

KHAO POON NOODLE SOUP

$25.90

$24.90

PHO LAO

$24.90

$17.90

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:

$17.90

• 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 Ribeye Steak* +$15

• Pan-seared 8 oz Dill and Lime Leaf Sea Bass (GF) +$25

• Grilled Chef's Cut Steak +MP

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 |NEW!

$25.90

MANDA AMPHONE'S CURRY

Slow-cooked house coconut curry with fresh root vegetables, jasmine rice, and your choice of:

$25.90

•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

$29.90

SWEET CHILI SALMON

Pan-seared salmon filet in our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce, lime vinaigrette herb salad , and served with jasmine rice (GF)

$29.90

$27.90

BASIL STIR-FRY

Vegetables, poached egg, jasmine rice and your choice of:

$27.90

• Beef Tenderloin

• Shrimp

• Tofu (V)

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WHOLE NORTH CAROLINA FISH

Locally sourced NC fish, served baked or fried with a seasonal vegetable. Ask your server for our fish of the day. (GF upon request.)

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$26.90

MANDA’S HERB SALAD

Fresh lettuce, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint, cucumber, pickled carrots, pickled daikon, and peanuts. Served with our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce and with your choice of grilled lemongrass chicken, grilled lemongrass and garlic pork, or fried tofu (vegan)

$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

$27.90

TOM KHEM

Caramelized pork ribs and pork belly in aromatic sweet soy and ginger sauce; served with hard boiled soy egg and jasmine rice

$27.90

SAFFRON CREPE

Crispy turmeric, rice, and coconut cream crêpe with vegetables, and served with caramelized sweet chili sauce, herbs, lettuce, and your choice of:

$27.90

• Shrimp and Bacon

• Vegetables (V)

$41.90

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 and grilled vegetables (GF)

$41.90

$25.90

PAD THAI

Stir-fried rice noodles with eggs, tofu, peanuts, vegetables, herbs, sweet tamarind and paprika sauce, with your choice of:

$25.90

• Chicken (GF)

• Shrimp (GF)

• Vegetables (GF/V)

$24.90

KUA MEE LAO | PAD LAO

Caramelized fried rice noodle, fresh herbs, bean sprouts, peanuts, topped with julienned egg omelette and your choice of:

$24.90

• Pork Belly

• Shrimp

• Fried Tofu (V)

$22.90

DAD'S SIMPLE FRIED RICE

Wok fried jasmine rice with garlic, shallots, and carrots. Topped with fried egg, and your choice of chicken, shrimp, or vegetables (vegan) and served with a bowl of aromatic chicken broth on the side (GF)

$22.90

DESSERTS

$10.90

Purple Rice

Traditional Laotian dessert with purple sticky rice, fresh mango, coconut custard, and palm sugar tamarind caramel sauce (GF)

$10.90

Duo Plate

Strawberry macaron with a strawberry cheesecake filling and Lao coffee macaron with a tiramisu filling (GF)

$10.90

$12.90

Coconut Blossom

House-made creamy coconut ice cream, with crispy black sesame blossom cookie and roasted candy corn (limited quantities)

$12.90

$16

End Game

Vodka, amaretto, Kahlua, Lao coffee, coconut milk

$16

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

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