Maketto
✨ Vibe
Maketto is a stylish and bustling urban oasis on H Street that seamlessly blends a sleek industrial-chic dining room with a coffee bar, bakery, and curated retail boutique.🍸 Best For
Group celebrations, weekend brunch, stylish date nights, casual lunches, and coffee enthusiasts.🔥 Highlights
- Signature Fusion Cuisine: Chef Erik Bruner-Yang’s menu is famous for its Cambodian and Taiwanese flavors, featuring must-try dishes like the legendary twice-fried chicken, gingery soup dumplings, and steamed pork bao.
- The Saturday Bake Sale: A local favorite weekend ritual, this vibrant event features divine themed pastries and a cheerful atmosphere that draws a dedicated crowd.
- Multipurpose Space: Beyond the food, the venue offers a unique lifestyle experience where guests can browse a high-end sneaker wall and menswear boutique or enjoy a curated vinyl selection.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Reservations are highly recommended for dinner and birthday celebrations to ensure a spot in the lively dining room.
- The venue operates Tuesday through Saturday, with the cafe opening at 9 AM and the full kitchen serving from 11 AM to 10 PM.
📰 In the News
The Best Lunch Spots In DC
Maketto serves a fusion of Taiwanese and Cambodian cuisine on H Street NE, featuring a menu of pork baos, dumplings, and their signature twice-fried chicken. While it formerly functioned as a clothing boutique mashup, it is now celebrated primarily as a dining destination perfect for casual lunches, coffee, or dinner.
Maketto - Review - H Street - Washington DC
Maketto is an H Street staple that blends Taiwanese and Cambodian flavors, famously known for its flagship twice-fried chicken and steamed pork bao. The space functions as a bustling coffee bar and bakery during the day before transitioning into a stylish, full-service restaurant serving small plates and craft cocktails in the evening.
These restaurants opened 10 years ago — and redefined D.C. dining
Maketto is a pioneering multipurpose space on H Street NE that combines a Taiwanese and Cambodian kitchen with a coffee shop and menswear boutique. Since its 2015 opening, the venue has remained a fixture of D.C.’s dining scene, known for signature dishes like steamed pork bao buns and five-spice fried chicken while successfully adapting to modern delivery and takeout trends.
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Maketto in Northeast DC serves as a unique wedding venue featuring a customizable backdrop with its signature sneaker display wall. Restaurant buyouts for private events typically range from $5,000 to $30,000, offering a modern and stylish alternative to traditional event spaces.
Maketto
Maketto is a Cambodian and Taiwanese dining room on Washington D.C.'s H Street corridor helmed by chef Erik Bruner-Yang. The restaurant is highlighted for its signature caramel fried chicken, gingery soup dumplings, and smoky brisket with roti, alongside a creative cocktail program.
Recent Reviews from Google
My boyfriend made a reservation here so I could celebrate my birthday with my girlfriends, and it was wonderful! This was my second time visiting, and once again they did not disappoint. The food was...
The regular menu is incredible, but I just have to give a special shout out to the Saturday bake sale. The themes are always super fun, the spread is beautiful, and the food is DIVINE. There’s always...
Nice fusion of Cambodian and Chinese taste profiles, with a Taiwanese bias on the Chinese side (believe the staff are Taiwanese). Portions are decent and in general good food and service. Won't...
Overpriced small portioned foods with no flavor. Cambodian noodle was as bland as water. Curry was too sweet. Peking duck was gamey and dry, kimchi and other pickled vegetables were served with the...
Food was outstanding. The soup dumplings, red curry, and short rib were both standout dishes. Also the service was 10/10, someone who wasn’t even our server offered us alcohol free wine after learning...
