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Baan Mae — meaning Mom’s House in Lao — is a Lao woman–owned restaurant in the heart of Shaw. Created by Chef Seng Luangrath, the visionary behind Thip Khao and Padaek, Baan Mae is a heartfelt homage to home, heritage, and the women who inspire her cooking. The menu draws on deep nostalgia and boundless creativity, reimagining some of Chef Seng’s favorite dishes from across Southeast Asia. Each dish reflects the warmth of her mother’s kitchen and the soul of Lao home cooking — vibrant, comforting, and full of love.
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–11 PM |
| Saturday | 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM |
| Sunday | 12–3 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1604 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 897-4826
Website: https://www.baanmaedc.com/
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Reviews
Em
I made a reservation for a party of 6 (a dinner for my work teammates). It’s quite a cozy spot, as we were sitting nearly elbow to elbow with the next table. I recommend for max party of 4 given the space. Sharing plates/family style is the way to go. We tried a ton of dishes!! We had a vegan in the mix, and there were a ton of options on the menu to accommodate vegetarian or vegan diets as well as gluten-free diets. The sakoo appetizer was so special. I’d definitely get those. The baramundi and the claypot rice with crab dishes were also memorable!
… moreCameron
5/5 overall because the Food was really delicious. We particularly enjoyed the Tumeric Catfish, Gaeng Dang Crab, and the Naem Khao, but really every dish was flavorful. Service was good and they got food out quick. Giving a 3/5 on atmosphere because it was a tight space and our table was just in the middle of everything with people frequently circling. Certainly worth going if you want Flavorful Laotian Food!
… moreLauren Killingsworth
One of the best meals I’ve ever had. We had the dumplings (incredible!) and the crab red curry. Both were amazing. And the cocktails were delicious – especially the clarified Thai ice tea cocktail. Would highly recommend ! Also super nice service – bar staff so friendly !
… moreBrayden Dietz
First time at Baan Mae and it won’t be my last, our server Ole is the epitome of perfect service; efficient, friendly, takes his time walking you through the menu, and was very attentive.
The food is outstanding, everything we had well surpassed our expectations and we were left wondering what was in the food we were eating and how could each bite be so tasty.
We were celebrating our anniversary and Ole comped a green tea gelato for us, which was the best way to end such a tasty meal.
I will attach some pictures of the food we had, everything we ordered was a twelve out of ten
… moreThe food is outstanding, everything we had well surpassed our expectations and we were left wondering what was in the food we were eating and how could each bite be so tasty.
We were celebrating our anniversary and Ole comped a green tea gelato for us, which was the best way to end such a tasty meal.
I will attach some pictures of the food we had, everything we ordered was a twelve out of ten
Austin Graff
Baan Mae checks every restaurant box. Good food? Check. Quality cocktails? Yep. Excellent service? Absolutely. A beautiful space? Obviously. A good story? Heck yes!
The chef behind this Laotian spot in Shaw learned how to cook at a refugee camp in Thailand. As you scan the menu, you’ll see the use of the word “Mom.” The chef is mom and she’s worth having in your family.
For food, the dishes are unique, but pull from familiar flavors like curries and jasmine rice. An example of this is the red curry. Get it with beef brisket, which pairs well with the lychee and eggplant in the dish. It’s excellent! To start, the salmon skewers are simple, but perfectly done and dipped in chimichurri sauce. For dessert, get the white gelato on black sesame sticky rice. So good!
To drink, their cocktails are unique and come bitter, sour, or a tad sweet depending on how you like it.
Service is excellent. The space is small and it can get crowded, but the staff still create a warm atmosphere. It’s a beautiful space!
… moreThe chef behind this Laotian spot in Shaw learned how to cook at a refugee camp in Thailand. As you scan the menu, you’ll see the use of the word “Mom.” The chef is mom and she’s worth having in your family.
For food, the dishes are unique, but pull from familiar flavors like curries and jasmine rice. An example of this is the red curry. Get it with beef brisket, which pairs well with the lychee and eggplant in the dish. It’s excellent! To start, the salmon skewers are simple, but perfectly done and dipped in chimichurri sauce. For dessert, get the white gelato on black sesame sticky rice. So good!
To drink, their cocktails are unique and come bitter, sour, or a tad sweet depending on how you like it.
Service is excellent. The space is small and it can get crowded, but the staff still create a warm atmosphere. It’s a beautiful space!
Sierra A Yao
This Southeast Asian spot completely blew us away. We shared two starters: the jaew bong wings, an absolute must-order with the perfect crispy/saucy texture, and the goong nahm paa shrimp, which was beautifully seasoned and incredibly fresh.
For our mains, the Thom Khem ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and deeply flavorful, and the shrimp pad see eaw had the softest, most perfectly cooked noodles. Every dish felt intentional and impeccably executed.
The cocktails weren’t our favorites, but the food is truly the star here. This restaurant is easily a top contender for one of the best in DC. Our server was excellent, attentive, and full of great recommendations.
I had to write this review because I was still thinking about the food the next day and already planning my return.
… moreFor our mains, the Thom Khem ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and deeply flavorful, and the shrimp pad see eaw had the softest, most perfectly cooked noodles. Every dish felt intentional and impeccably executed.
The cocktails weren’t our favorites, but the food is truly the star here. This restaurant is easily a top contender for one of the best in DC. Our server was excellent, attentive, and full of great recommendations.
I had to write this review because I was still thinking about the food the next day and already planning my return.
Liam B
Great spot. The fermented tea leaf salad was excellent, with a satisfying crunch and strong garlic punch — sort of like an Asian pesto. The red curry with invasive catfish was another highlight — I particularly enjoyed all the fresh herbs that came on top.
Service at the bar was attentive and we never went more than 30 seconds with empty water glasses. It’s a smallish restaurant, but tables turn over quickly — we waited about 15 minutes for a table for 2 at about 7PM on a Saturday. They take InKind for payment as
… moreService at the bar was attentive and we never went more than 30 seconds with empty water glasses. It’s a smallish restaurant, but tables turn over quickly — we waited about 15 minutes for a table for 2 at about 7PM on a Saturday. They take InKind for payment as
Ido Kilovaty
Not traditional Thai food. More of a modern take which I wasn’t a fan of. Thai food is supposed to be spicy, sour, salty, but here it was mostly sweet to suit the palate of most people who don’t really enjoy traditional Thai cuisine. Was it bad? No. Was it good? Also no. Just not worth the money, in my opinion. Don’t think I’ll be back. The service was great, though.
… moreMichael Fleck
It’s been a while since we’ve stumbled across a restaurant that absolutely wow’d us. We didn’t have a recommendation on a Saturday evening but I’d suggest getting a reservation. I’m happy to say the cocktails were very fun and well balanced. The Sakoo appetizer and the entrees were absolutely delicious. We can’t wait to visit D.C. again and come back!
Cocktails: Hua La Pha, Clear As Cha, Lan Xang Old Fashioned
Appetizers: Sakoo
Entrees: Thom Khem Sam Chanh, Shrimp Pad See Eaw, Gaeng Dang
… moreCocktails: Hua La Pha, Clear As Cha, Lan Xang Old Fashioned
Appetizers: Sakoo
Entrees: Thom Khem Sam Chanh, Shrimp Pad See Eaw, Gaeng Dang
Lauren Anne
Best meal in DC! We had the Banh Canh, the Hua Pii and the tapioca dumplings. The thai tea was also delicious as well. Very cute restaurant and the service was great. Very reasonable prices as well for DC. Definitely worth stopping by!
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