Maketto
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✨ 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.
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📰 In the News
Maketto - Review - H Street - Washington DC
Maketto is a multi-concept communal marketplace on H Street that blends a Cambodian and Taiwanese-inspired restaurant with a cafe and retail space. This stylish destination offers a unique dining experience featuring popular dishes like fried chicken and leek buns in a modern, open-air setting.
These restaurants opened 10 years ago — and redefined D.C. dining
Maketto is recognized as one of the pivotal establishments that redefined the Washington D.C. dining landscape over the past decade. The H Street venue continues to serve as a communal hub, combining Cambodian and Taiwanese culinary influences with a coffee shop and retail space.
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Maketto is highlighted as a versatile option for couples seeking a last-minute wedding venue in Washington, D.C. The multi-level space offers a unique blend of restaurant, cafe, and courtyard settings, providing an industrial-chic backdrop for intimate ceremonies and receptions.
DC eateries suffer as workers terrified of Ice stay home: ‘You don’t want to go outside’
Maketto owner Erik Bruner-Yang discusses the impact of ICE enforcement on the DC restaurant industry and the resulting climate of fear among immigrant workers. The venue serves as a primary example of how these federal policies have led to labor shortages and operational challenges for local businesses.
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...
