Bida Manda mean "father and mother" in Sanskrit. This restaurant was started by siblings (a…read morebrother and a sister), and they named their restaurant to honor their parents. What a great idea! I like to come here for one dish: the squash curry or the pumpkin curry. It's either vegetarian or vegan, so yeah, it's pretty much the highlight of the menu as far as I'm concerned. It's called the Manda Curry or Mom's Curry: Slow-cooked house coconut curry with fresh root vegetables, jasmine rice, and pumpkin. It reminds me of Vientiane Palace's Squash Curry. Upscale ambience!

I have not been to Bida Manda in years. It is a classic in downtown Raleigh and highly regarded as…read morethe predecessor to Brewery Bhavana. We came in with some friends on a Monday to celebrate a birthday. My friend has a gluten and dairy allergy, which was actually no problem here. So if that is a dietary concern for you or a loved one - this is a great spot to bring them! We were all able to enjoy a majority of the food. My partner and I both enjoyed a mocktail version of the roselle freezy - it was amazing! Either as a mocktail or a cocktail, you should try this drink. For starters, we had the crispy chicken wings, spring rolls with veggies, and the lettuce wraps. We all enjoyed the chicken wings so much that we got a second order of them. I enjoyed the spring rolls much more than the lettuce wraps as they had more flavor to them. For dinner, we shared an order of the Manda Amphone's Curry and the chicken pad thai. I originally did not expect to be blown away by the pad thai - boy, was I wrong. This is hands down the best pad thai I have ever had. If you love pad thai, you need to try theirs. I also thoroughly enjoyed the curry. Both dishes were rich and flavorful and came with enough to share between 4 adults. Overall, not having been to Bida Manda in 10+ years, I was impressed and will definitely return.

I love this place! So glad you are in Raleigh! Great menu- love the fusion (though could you…read moreplease cut the poke up into slightly smaller pieces?) Drinks are solid, outdoor seating a plus, waitstaff really knowledgeable and helpful. Love this place- a dine in and door dash favorite for us!

Food was great. Love the creativity. And quick service and great care all around. Lora of visual…read moredecor to take in Will definitely be back.

I'm so glad I finally got to try this place. Everything was great, from the vibes, to the service…read moreand the food! I have also been looking for a sushi that incorporates lemon for a long time now...I was so excited to see that O-ku had one! I had the crispy rice, edamame, salmon & lemon maki, and clouds of white cocktail. I genuinely loved everything; even the tastes I tried of my friend's dishes and cocktails too. The sushi was fresh and some of the best I've had in Raleigh. This place is super cute and cozy. A great atmosphere for a date night or night out with a group. I'll be back for sure.

Let me tell you the WAYYYSSS I love this place: Quality…read moreSushi & ingredients Delicious appetizers ‍ Friendly staffers who go ABOVE & BEYOND I love sushi, but it can be expensive and spending a lot of money on bad sushi is no bueno! I was having a hard time finding a place in Raleigh that served quality ingredient sushi & was worth the price for the quantity. We found ourselves at O-Ku after a friend recommended this place as her favorite sushi in Raleigh. Immediately was impressed, as we came for my birthday & the staff signed a birthday card for me and gave me a surprise dessert. Excellent service! On my 2 year wedding anniversary we came back again bc we loved the sushi the first time and wanted to have delicious food on our special night. The staff once again surprised us with flowers on the table, a special printed menu that said 2nd year Anniversary & a dessert to go. This place is absolutely stunning inside as well. Beautiful restaurant, they also have an intimate outdoor patio with pretty lights. Highly recommend this place for a special occasion or even just a night out if you're looking for the best sushi in Raleigh! Love ya, O-Ku -- we'll be back!

I was a little hesitant to come because of the reviews but I had a really pleasant experience and…read morethe food was solid. I could decide between the beef and kimchi dumplings or the pork and crab egg rolls. The waitress said they were both her go-tos, so I got both. And I'm glad I did. Super crispy egg rolls, the dumplings were spicyyy and super flavorful. The dough on the dumplings were a little thick and chewy but still good. They have BOGO sushi Monday-Thursday so I got the Kungfu crunch and the North Hills they were both awesome, huge servings! Dim, sexy lighting but also casual. Right in North Hills!

I heard great things about this place, but I was very disappointed. We started with the Crab…read moreRangoon, too much filler and the sauce on the bottom wasn't appetizing (this could simply be personal preference). We order 3 things meals and they only brought two of them, but luckily they didn't try to charge us. My chicken for the hibachi was extremely dry and I didn't enjoy the flavor. Also, there was a roach sitting on the window seal that ruined my appetite.

Incredible food, service, vibe, menu and memories. I've made this one of my MAIN places!read more

This place is a mixed bag, they had Korean, Chinese and Thai cuisine. All mixed in one spot! I…read morerecommend this place to anyone that would like to try mixed food items with a large group, we had 6 adults in our party, we all had different kinds of food. The staff were super friendly and the food arrived on time. They were welcoming and I really loved the interior decoration. The reason for a 4 star is that my expectoration for drunken noodles was high, and I feel like I've have better drunken noodles in other places. Asia pot had a unique flavor on their version of drunken noodles, which I was not a big fan of. I guess I'm so used to the standard version or drunken noodles.

Best food court Indian food ever. Always fresh, always tasty, great portions and lots of variety…read moreevery time I come. Absolutely a favorite when I'm craving Indian food and want somewhere fast and convenient.

Portion sizes are very good. Naan does not come with food because you get two gigantic pieces.read more

The food was bland. I gave it away after tasting the first bite. I ordered chicken and broccoli…read morewith garlic sauce and pork fried rice with extra onions. I'm not sure why it's so hard to find authentic fried rice in the United States. Goodness! The service was flat and nonchalant. Also, I expected to visit a more modernized restaurant. Instead, this store front restaurant looks worn and outdated. I do not see a return visit in my future.

Asian garden has been a takeout staple for my family ever since they opened. The food is…read moreconsistently great and always ready fast. The steamed dumplings are my favorite - they taste homemade and are so delicious, I would highly recommend trying some. The chicken and vegetables are also great if you want to opt for a light and healthier option. Love this place!

Small noodle shop,Bun bo hue noodles broth soup taste authentic. We tried the pork belly lettuce…read morewrap too( not as crispy,is okay) . The fresh roll is refreshing to eat for a appetizer. Came on a Sunday afternoon and it wasnt busy. One or two tables filled. Each table with 4 seats. They serve rice dish and banh mi sandwiches as well which are delicous.

Super cute place with a handful of tables. We were three people and had a comfy table for four…read more Started with Vietnamese coffee, very delicious. Then daughter had pork bahn mi with fries and soup. She loved the flavor and the size was perfect. I had the special vermicelli bowl. It had salad, noodles, shrimp, pork, egg rolls. It was delicious. The combination of hot and cold foods, the fish sauce, the noodles. Yum. Everything worked great together. Sweet efficient server for a winning visit. We will certainly return.