Maketto

Maketto is a Cambodian-Taiwanese restaurant at 1351 H St NE on the H Street Corridor of Washington, D.C., United States. It combines a restaurant, a cafe and a clothing shop under one roof and is listed in the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand. The cooking draws on Cambodian and Taiwanese influences, with Cambodian-style sandwiches, Taiwanese-style plates, bao and bakery pastries among the signature items. By day the space operates as a coffee and pastry cafe, and in the evening it shifts to dinner service, with a weekly Saturday bake sale noted in a 2025 DC government release. The building is industrial-chic, with an open interior, a courtyard-style layout and retail displays, and the atmosphere is casual, creative and fairly loud in the evening. Dress is casual. The beverage programme includes coffee in the morning and cocktails, beer and wine at night. Prices are in the $$ tier. The restaurant is primarily walk-in, so there is no need to reserve for small groups, although large parties can check maketto1351.com for reservation options. Weekend brunch and Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest times, and arriving early helps to avoid waits. Hours should be confirmed on the restaurant's website, as listings describe daily opening with coffee and pastries during the day and dinner service in the evening. The H Street location is a well-known nightlife and dining area, with other restaurants, bars and music venues within walking distance, and the restaurant is a short ride on the DC Streetcar from Union Station. The cafe-by-day format makes it useful for travellers looking for a coffee stop, a light bite or a more substantial dinner on the same visit, and the clothing shop adds a browsing element to the experience.