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| Bida Manda: Laotian Restaurant Bar |
Dish: Manda’s Crispy Pork Spring Rolls
Critique: To be so small, these spring rolls satisfied The Hotness huge appetite. The house-made sweet –chili sauce complimented the spring rolls perfectly, if we could drink the sauce like water we would. Each one was packed with seasoned pork, vegetables, and special herbs. If you’re looking for authentic spring rolls, we highly recommend Manda’s Crispy Spring Rolls!
Score: 3 ½ Out of 4 Hotties!
Dish: Fresh Summer Rolls
Critique: A+ on presentation! The Hotness will admit that her expectations were quite low when Sweetly ordered the summer rolls. However, that immediately changed after tasting these M.O.P. ‘s (Masters of Perfection). Not sure if the Summer Rolls were delicious because of the peanut and plum sauce, but they were absolutely exceptional. Sweetly opted for the summer rolls filled with local North Carolina vegetables, Boy was The Hotness glad with her selection! These Summer Rolls were on point!
Score: 4 Out of 4 Hotties!
Dish: Crispy Pork Belly Soup
Critique: First of all, The Hotness never orders soup when dining out. However, after the waiter shared that the Pork Belly Soup was his favorite dish, The Hotness decided to take a risk. And Boy was The Hotness glad that she did! This Laotian dish represents Laos at its very best! From the coconut curry, julienned vegetables, herbs, to the rice noodles- marvelous! Simply Marvelous. The Hotness recommends wearing a bib when consuming Pork Belly Soup. Trust us, you’re gonna need it.
Score: 4 Out of 4 Hotties!!
Dish: Green Papaya Salad with Grilled Herbal Colossal Shrimp
Critique: Papaya, heirloom tomatoes, house-made tamarind, spicy lime sauce, peanuts, and sticky rice. Once again, The Hotness thanks Sweetly for being adventurous with her dish selection. The shrimp in the papaya salad were beyond fabulous, not sure how they were seasoned but WOW! This dish is unforgettably scrumptious!
Score: 4 Out of 4 Hotties!
Dish: House-Made French Macaroon
Critique: As one can see, there is not a picture of the French Macaroon. That is because The Hotness woofed it down before anyone could take a picture. It’s not the average macaroon, so be ready to be pleasantly surprised. Thank you Bida Manda for your delicious goodness bestowed upon the city of Raleigh.
Score: 3 ½ Out of 4 Hotties!
