Pre birthday dinner with the bro. I was craving some Asian and Maketto definitely put a quench to that(in a good way). Once you walk in you feel sleek and modern. We were reluctant to sit at the bar but even on a Tuesday, it was pretty crowded. We didn't have to wait though at 7ish. The waitress was really sweet as we explored the menu. He crystal shrimp dumpling was delicious, but pretty expressive for just 4. Cooked quite well though. The fish sauce was wonderful and paired with the dumplings so well. The roasted red pork bao platter was probably the most expensive dish but so yummy. I love the mantou and being able to stuff that succulent pork to add in with your choice of pickled and sweet add ons were amazing. The pork was a good amount of fatty but really tender and sweet. Explosion of flavor in my mouth! It wasn't stuff my belly full but it was quite delicious and didn't leave me overly full nor overly hungry. Overall, pretty pricey but a good meal. Left me satisfied but not hunched over with a food baby. read more

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TL;DR 1) I will not be coming back here for dinner 2) I feel like I can get (what I feel is) much higher quality food for cheaper 3) The fusion concept is interesting, but I'm not convinced it's executed well 3) The only reason I'm giving this 3 stars instead of 2 is because I did like the cafe, and would come back for their coffee and to do work (if the internet is better). I'd also probably be willing to try something else from their all day menu or their dessert menu. AMBIENCE/ATMOSPHERE The place has a very interesting concept. It fronts as a retail store, but you can see dining tables in the front window and the rest of the dining area/bar in the back of the store. Upstairs is a cafe where you can order coffee/dessert/a snack/lunch item from their all day menu. We came at 3pm and sat upstairs to do some work (but their internet was a bit slow unfortunately), and then got a table downstairs around 5pm for dinner. Service is friendly and helpful. DRINK I just got a cortado ($3.50), and I thought it was quite delicious! Very smooth and I could definitely feel the effects of it, staying awake for the rest of the day. For dinner, we just stuck with water but the cocktail menu looked interesting. FOOD When we first got there, I ordered the Pan Seared Leek Baos ($7 comes with 2 baos). I was very excited to try it, as I've heard good things about their baos, but as soon as it arrived I noticed that it had a layer of oil around it, and the oil was dripping onto the plate. I didn't think too much of it, until I took a bite and realized that the bao was just mushy and oily. I could see the "pan seared" bottom of it, but I'm convinced they just reheated some old baos in oil and served it to us on a plate. It was kind of gross, but I was so hungry that I still ate mine anyways. My boyfriend eats everything, but he also agreed that it was too oily. For dinner, we ordered the Spicy Lamb Noodles ($20) and the Maketto Fried Chicken ($26). I actually wanted to have dinner at Maketto mostly because I had seen that they had the spicy lamb noodles on their menu, and I was REALLY looking forward to this dish. Unfortunately, it was so heavy and thick and not spicy at all. I felt that it was a bit mushy and lacked flavor, as all I tasted really was the lamb. It was also barely even spicy? I saw maybe 2 slices of red peppers in it. What made it even worse, was that as I was eating it, I bit something hard and found that there was a small piece of bone in it. So I thought, okay, maybe there's just some pieces of bone left in the lamb, but as I continued eating I discovered something else that did not feel like a bone. When I spat it out and looked closer, it looked like a piece of shrimp skin? But I didn't remember any seafood on their menu? So maybe it was a piece of plastic? At that point I no longer wanted to eat, and my boyfriend finished the rest. The fried chicken, on the other hand, was a slightly better experience. I will say that I just came back from Taiwan recently, so I had been craving the fried chicken I had there. I don't really know what I was expecting from this dish, but I definitely did not expect the fish sauce. It didn't make it bad or anything, it was just.. interesting. I would have preferred it on the side, as I can see how having the fish sauce could make it soggy, which I think some other reviewers have mentioned. I thought it was pretty good; there was just a lot more breading than needed. Every bite felt like 80% breading, 20% chicken. I also didn't quite understand why it came with more bread. Anyways, while it is nothing compared to the type of Taiwanese fried chicken I'm used to, it was okay. Overall, I was just extremely disappointed that I paid $60 for our dinner for two. For that amount of money, I expected to have a high quality meal, but nothing about the dishes I ordered (during dinner or before) was high quality to me. Maybe I ordered the wrong dishes, maybe I came at a bad time, but that was just my personal experience. read more

Maketto - Fried chicken, topped with fish sauce and pickled cabbage underneath. Pretty filling. $26. - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Maketto is a little out of the way down on H Street, not super close to metro and pretty east in DC. Monday night reservations for my parents and I weren't that difficult to make, but when we were at the restaurant around 7pm, it was pretty crowded from what I could see. The front of the restaurant is actually a storefront, and there's seating in the area past the storefront, upstairs, and also in the kitchen which is in a separate building altogether which you have to go outside to get into. My family and I sat in the kitchen area, right where they were cooking and prepping the dishes to come out. The menu is pretty interesting, it's supposed to be a mix of Cambodian and Taiwanese food with a bit of a spin to the dishes. We had to ask the waiter to explain a few of the dishes. He also said it was better to share family style, since it was similar to Chinese style. Dinner: Braised Pork Steamed Bao - Pretty standard pork bao, but a notch above in the different flavor levels from the pork inside and the filling was burning hot when we tried to bite into the steamed bao. Veggie Spring Rolls - I really liked these veggie spring rolls. They were crunchy and had a good fish dipping sauce. Wok Fried Rice Noodles - Similar to drunken noodles in Thai food. Really large portion and had a good amount of veggies, soy-based flavors. My parents liked these a lot. Maketto Fried Chicken - This was a giant portion of fried chicken served with homemade bread. We unfortunately were really stuffed by this point in the meal, so we were only able to try some of the chicken, which was crispy and spiced well, Taiwanese style. There was a type of fish sauce that was on top of the chicken, but otherwise it seemed very Taiwanese style since it was so large. Dessert: Coconut Hazelnut Mochi - This was definitely an interesting dessert. I liked the mochi wrapped ice cream part, but that was on top of some weird date/fig type of brownie which I didn't particularly enjoy. There was a really good piece of dark chocolate in this dessert though. Fallen Mess - I really enjoyed this desert. It was both aesthetically pleasing and delicious. The ice cream was not so rich and more airy than normal and it had some lighter flavors in general. Service was great at Maketto. It was definitely an interesting dining experience and I enjoyed the meal. Definitely wished we tried the large order of pork and baos that you can share with others. A little more on the pricey side, but that's what happens when you have a higher standard dining experience. read more

First off, the food was only great, and the vibe was, as they say, immaculate. Had a lot of trouble finding this restaurant. I think we walked past it at least twice (look for the building with the pop art dominating the windows between a bagel place a bier-haus). The interior was filled with high end sneakers, vintage magazines, rare vinyl, and select vhs tapes. It was a pop culture boutique as well as a restaurant, bar and coffee shop. It made for a very cool environment. read more

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We heard a lot of people were talking about this place so we decided to try it out. We arrived 20 mins late due to the weather but when we got there they welcomed us and seated us right away. The restaurant layout was unique and very inviting. For example you can come here for just coffee, to shop, or have a full bar/dining experience. Customer service is on point and very attentive. I personally really love the Crystal Shrimp Dumplings and scallion Pancakes. It has a very unique taste and it's reminds me of home. The Spicy Pork Sausage Laab Bone Marrow is not my favorite because I personally don't like sausage and it's too spicy for me but it was still a good dish :). The Lo Mein, though it was one of the prettiest lo meins I've had before was a little lacking in flavor and is a little too sweet for me. The Smoked Bison Short Ribs is simple but tasty. If you like beef I would highly recommend to try. The Pisco Sour was good as well. The only minor suggestion is the music was a little loud and we have to yell in order to hear each other. We are a huge fan of Toki Underground and Maketto did not disappoint. We will definitely come back. read more

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I was in Washington D.C for work and saw knew I wanted to check this place out being seeing as it's Taiwanese-Cambodian fusion. Had dinner here and let's just say it was an interesting part of town. The restaurant had a nice ambiance and the staff were so helpful and friendly. I enjoyed learning about the history of the place and the chefs involved. I got the Cambodian inspired pho and it was okay. Growing up in Long Beach, CA my standard for pho and Cambodian food is pretty high. Even though the food wasn't anything to rave about, I still enjoyed my time and glad I went. read more

Super amazing and vegan-friendly! I went for Sunday Dim Sum and sat at the bar with the nicest bartender who was a true vegan ally - she double-checked with the waiter to ensure all dishes served were in fact vegan. I had the veggie spring rolls and the wok-fried noodles and it was honestly some of the best food I've had in DC. I'll definitely be coming back to try the mala cucumbers, strange flavor eggplant, and spicy cauliflower. And who knows, maybe one day I'll actually be able to afford the clothing in the storefront. Hint: Buying a drink at happy hour gets you a free app Another hint: Unlimited bao for 2 hours, $40 on Wednesdays read more

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Owned by the same people as Toki Underground, Maketto has Cambodian and Thai inspired dishes. The restaurant is also a store, two levels. First floor has most of the apparel and merchandise as well as a bar, seating and outdoor seating. Upstairs has the coffee bar and a bit more seating. Most days the wait isn't bad, but they do take reservations which is great. The food is bursting with flavor and the service is always great. We didn't get the tofu today, but we have had it before, and would highly recommend that also. read more

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Of all the times I've had food and drink from Maketto, I've really enjoyed it - dinner, lunch at the cafe, and takeout have all been great. The latest trip was with an out of town friend. We got pork bao, gruyere dumplings, spicy lamb noodles, fried chicken, and cheesecake gyoza. Perfect amount of food for 3, and it was all super good. The gruyere dumplings are probably the most interesting and impressive, but noodles always have my heart, and the fried chicken is perfectly crunchy, sweet, and spicy. read more

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Omg. This place is amazing. At first I had trouble finding it because it looked to be largely unmarked on the street- it's just large black framed windows. When I walked in it almost looked like a clothing store- sneakers on the wall and shirts on display. To the left was a set of stairs and when I went up, I found myself in a really cute coffee house. I sat at the bar overlooking the windows to the street and thoroughly enjoyed my latte. I didn't even realize what was behind the building... It's an amazing outdoor space. I'm typing this from a little zen treehouse, set up on the upper deck with four beautiful stations to work, talk, or relax. It's got carpets, tons of hanging plants and lanterns... I'm feeling relaxed just sitting here! There's also a super fun vending machine, with all the necessities and non-necessities one could need! Downstairs there is an open courtyard with tables for outdoor dining and relaxing. And a restaurant! I ordered takeout, which starts at noon. I can't wait to try the bao buns. This place is amazing, I wish I lived closer, I'd come here every day to work and hang out. read more

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Tastiness: I checked-out this place with a group of 4, so we got to sample about 1/2 of the menu and every single dish prompted us to "oh and ah" and marvel at the layered taste of each dish. Everything smelled and looked so good (and we were quite hungry), so we did not skip a beat and dove into our plates (without taking pictures). Presentation: Plating is solid but this is not a Michelin* experience, so don't expect a work of art on your plate. The vibe of the place is more family-meal style, with tasty EVERYTHING including cocktails. Ambiance: Our group dined in the inner-yard which is beautiful decorated and had an industrial-chic appeal. Cleanliness/COVID-19 prevention: This restaurant has an app through which you can order the food and drinks and someone brings them to your table. That way you minimize the interaction with other people. Everyone was wearing masks and maintaining their distance. Felt safe here even in the middle of the pandemic, before I even got vaccinated. Price: Fair for the quality of the food and service you receive. Overall: If only this restaurant was located closer to where I live, I would visit it much more often. As it is a bit out of the way and delivery is not always available, it is more of a special outing. Definitely worth trying it out. read more

Hands down the best chicken in the city. I love Maketto's flavors and how they take Chinese dishes and elevate them! Everything has balanced flavors and looks beautiful on the dish. The menu can be a little pricey, but the items are meant to be shared. I loved the fried chicken and the bao buns! I am a big fan and will definitely be back! read more

Went here for my 24th birthday, attracted to it because of the cool atmosphere and sneakers in the case. The drinks were great and loved the share style of food. Definitely felt like I was in an episode of SATC because it felt very trendy. Minus one star because you better love hoisin sauce... the taste and smell permeates the whole experience. read more

The food *Crispy dumpling w braised beef - so good. The dumplings are little doughy pillows, the beef is well seasoned with a tiny kick. *Spicy laab & bone marrow - holy moly. Waiter warned us about spice level but this was intense. We powered through and it was delicious but definitely not for the faint hearted. *Roasted red pork bao platter - stop reading and go order this right now. Big platter of pickled veggies, beautifully sliced pork, and 5 perfect baos. The drinks The G & Me Love You Long Time - both were strong but delicious, Me Love You Long Time the clear winner so we both drank that for our second round. Service We had a reservation and got seated promptly. Our waiter was really nice. Drinks came out fast, as did appetizer but other 2 main dishes arrived over an hour after we were seated. read more

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I'll be honest, I was a little caught off guard by the set-up of this cafe/restaurant/clothing store(?). Maketto seems to be a funky space where when you step in through the front door, you think you're visiting some boutique clothing/shoe/hipster goods store. However, a few steps in you'll find stairs that lead you to a casual sit-down cafe. But my friend and I were looking to eat a proper meal, which we were told was served downstairs on the first level. We decided on the banh mi/Num Pang sandwich (which we asked for with their supposedly famous Taiwanese-style fried chicken) and the stir-fried lo mein with pork. Food was really yummy, actually had a different spin (on the usual Asian foods), and was clean-tasting. I really enjoyed how fresh everything seemed to be made to order. The sandwich baguette was lightly buttered on the outside and the right consistency: soft and chewy. The fried chicken inside was good and there was a hoisin-like sauce that was a little spicy. I was surprised by how much I liked the lo mein as well, which is definitely not your run-of-the-mill stuff you'd find at any Chinese-American shop. Noodles had a slight wok-charred aftertaste (in a good way) and was served in a nice shareable portion. I'd come back here if I'm in the neighborhood! read more

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**This review is only for Maketto's unlimited XLB event** You pre-purchase tickets to this event online when they offer it. The price I paid online was $52 ($40 for the food +tax and 20% tip). When you arrive, they take your name and you are led to the back of the restaurant where the open air kitchen is (semi outdoor). I actually enjoyed the atmosphere, it reminded me of outdoor late night meals in Asia. The tables seemed to be set for 4 at each table. My fiancé and I sat with another couple, and thankfully they were a delightful, talkative couple and we all had a great time sharing the food family style and sharing conversation. It starts off with an array of dishes to fill you up before they offer the unlimited XLBs. (see menu in photos) I forgot to take pictures of the items they offered before the XLBs, but the crystal shrimp dumplings and the roasted red pork were phenomenal. The XLBs were OK- each very small but the meat and the wrap was good. Most of them had soup in it but some were dry where the soup had leaked out during cooking. But hey, you can order as many as you'd like, so no big complaints there. They only bring out one rack of XLBs per person at a time (total of 4 XLB per rack), so kind of slows you down and you don't eat as much. I'm definitely going to go back to Maketto to try the regular menu items, but likely won't do the Unlimited event again. read more

Maketto - Small and not all of them have soup, but it satisfies the craving - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I went here for restaurant week and was extremely satisfied with my meal! I went with 2 other people, so we shared the entrees. I thought everything was very good. I especially loved the fried chicken! The crystal shrimp dumpling was also good, but I thought the inside felt a bit dense and I typically prefer them to feel a bit lighter (personal preference though!). I loved how much crab was in the crab fried rice, it felt like there was a giant piece of crab in every bite I took, which was great!! The hunan eggplant we ordered was very good as well, very sweet if that's what you're into. It tasted great with white rice. My only gripe was that I wish there were more things from the regular menu on the restaurant week menu (and the reason why I'm only giving 4 stars)-- but it definitely made me want to come back when it isn't restaurant week. read more

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The restaurant is intolerably loud and crowded. Service disappeared as the restaurant got busy. Drink orders were not filled. My husband had to get up to find someone who could give us our bill. The whole experience was unpleasant and stressful. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in DC hands down! Each item on my plate had its own unique taste. After taking a few bites of my food I literally sat back and smiled because I was so happy!! The food here is very creative but the chef doesn't take it too far! This place is definitely on my list!! Great location and the interior design is very modern and chic. read more

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I am just starting to explore the food scene in NE DC. Being in the area, i wanted to give Maketto a try. The bi level cafe eatery appeared confusing at first. Where do u order? Where are the menu's? Who brings the food to u. A sign said upstairs!! My mom can't climb stairs so that was out!! A gentleman downstairs was kind enough and allowed us to sit below and delivered the food to us. I found the escape towards diversity and eclecticism pleasing and the offerings of fabulous SE Asian flavors welcoming. We tried the all day menu. The Num Pang sandwiches and crispy wings were both fantastic. The wings were the best we have had in a long time. The cold brew Nitro was specially good. The presentation of the Nitro as a matter of fact-was the best - it came on a wooden tray with cookies. I feel like we only sampled a tiny amount of what Maketto offers. There is a lunch menu too that we will try next. read more

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I found this place to be decent. The drinks there are decent but I feel they were overpriced, same can be said about food. We had lo mein, baos, and the Vietnamese salad and all of them were just okay. The Vietnamese salad is basically your Vietnamese noodle bowl with a lot of bean sprouts, like too much. Lo mein is not much different from your typical Chinese takeout lo mein just much more expensive. Overall I felt like it's an interesting concept to have a store and serve food but probably won't return here again. read more

It didn't meet our expectation. The pork bao is Okay, but just average level. You could find better frozen bao with cheaper price in Chinese grocery store. The strange flavor eggplant is good. It tastes OK with bread. We don't like the spicy beef rice. It looks like Korean rice bowl, but replace Korean beef with Taiwanese style beef. The dill does not fit with this dish. Overall, the food is OKay, but does not worth the price. read more

From the time we walked in until we left, our experience was absolutely amazing. Maketto allows you to book an outside space, which was perfect for the 65 degree weather last night. Absolutely suggest getting a reservation as this space is so small and popular. Everything is done through a QR code, but I appreciate that Maketto has an 'open tab' option so you don't end up paying service fees and tips every time you order a drink or another plate. They do include a 20 percent gratuity for your waiter, which I really like, but also give you the option to provide more for the excellent service you receive, if you wish. Our food was delicious - shrimp dumplings, shrimp fried rice, and the famous fried chicken. Everything was plentiful, flavorful and piping hot. We had bountiful leftovers for both of us! The drinks were amazing and well recommended as well - a fantastic experience. I look forward to my next visit! read more

To be fair I only stopped in for a midday snack so maybe I didn't give this place a full chance. The vibe - as so many others describe - is hip and cool. The service was swift. But the food was only meh. We tried the cucumbers (so salty!) the pork buns (the bao was not fluffy and was kind of gummy) the "harsunfun" shrimp rice crepes (the sort of burned flavor garlic on top spoiled the sweetness of the shrimp). The one standout dish was the veggie lo mein. Yum. Smoky and savory and perfectly cooked noodles. Not sure I'd be back for food but it is a cool spot if you're looking to chill on H street. read more

Maketto - The garlic was maybe a bit burnt -- rice crepes with shrimp. - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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As a restaurant, it's hard to stick out in a city full of innovative store fronts and interiors. With Maketto, they pull you in with a clothing store at the entrance and then pique your interest with the restaurant tucked away in the back. There's a lot of layers to Maketto and I highly recommend stopping in to see it all. RUNDOWN: The clothing store in the front has some of their own merchandise which is a lot of street-style wear. In the back is a two-part dining area separated by a courtyard in the middle for outdoor seating. FOOD: Maketto puts their own twist on typical Asian dishes like Taiwanese fried chicken and gruyere dumplings. If you're looking for high quality, local ingredients that are curated to make a unique taste unlike most Asian fare you've had, you've come to the right place! SERVICE: Service here was great -- no complaints here! Everyone was knowledgeable about the menu and super welcoming. The ambiance of the entire establishment was chill and far from pompous. I highly recommend putting this on your bucket list places to check out in DC because it might just become one of your favorites! read more

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I enjoyed the Maketto experience. It's a very open and clean space. Modern and hip. There's a store when you first enter. They have cool street apparel but a little expensive. Upstairs is the cafe but also part of the restaurant. There is also seating outside that was nice and a cool vending machine with miscellaneous stuff and some essentials like medicine. I think the food was a little overhyped. It was pricey and not like AMAZING. We enjoyed the pork steamed nap/buns and duck salad. The duck salad did have a little too much fish sauce and too much duck for it to be a salad but still delicious. The grilled cambodian fish was really good tho. It was a whole fish that was covered in this like curry sauce and they even offer to take out the bones for u. Not sure if it was worth $34 tho. And the maketto fried chicken & bread was interesting.. I was expecting taiwanese fried chicken which i love. But this was like actual fried chicken and just.... bread... i thought that was a weird combo. It would have been better if they made the chicken smaller or used dark meat. And i didn't really like the sweetness of the caramel spice. Not worth $26. I would come back to try other dishes or the dimsum maybe. And even the cafe, they had interesting and unique flavors that I would like to try. I guess I was expecting more authentic taiwanese and cambodian food but it was more of a fusion and an american interpretation. read more

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Four years and 862 reviews later, and I have finally made it to this hipster-central "communal marketplace". And yes, the fuss - for the food, at least - is well justified! On a quiet Wednesday afternoon, my husband and I walked straight to the bar on the second floor and ordered lunch from the All Day Menu: steamed pork bao, lo mein with chicken for him, and Cambodian style pho for me. The pork buns are something to behold - two wonderfully fluffy (and abnormally large) buns generously filled with sweet, barbecued pork that is bursting with flavor. There is probably no way of eating these gracefully with your chopsticks (or fork, or hands, for that matter), but once you've sunk your teeth into one, gracefulness won't really matter. The lo mein is one of the best I've had in a very long time. A deliciously messy bowl of stir fry noodles, green onions, shiitake mushrooms, and thin slices of red peppers for a little heat. My husband ordered his bowl with chicken, but there is also pork available. Made with chicken broth, the Cambodian style pho is light and simple, not loaded the way that traditional Vietnamese pho is (not that I don't love Vietnamese pho). The pork slices are generous and flavorful, and surprisingly tender for having little fat on them. A word of caution - the soup will taste bland when compared to the flavor-rich pork buns and lo mein, so it may be worth eating those after the soup. The space itself is airy and somehow warm despite the modern interior. We enjoyed our little feast in the cozy and serene courtyard. We couldn't have asked for a better setting for a great meal. read more

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Always consistent and always surpassing my expectations! Since my last review, I have added the Fried Chicken, Leek Bao, Crystal Shrimp Dumplings, Pork Noodle Soup, and the Cambodian Noodle Salad to the list of menu items I've been so lucky to try. I need to make it to Dim Sum Sunday!!! read more

spectacular food and great ambiance. good tea selection. the duck pho was amazing. the chive pancake and chicken wings were also delicious. everything was well prepared, served hot and beautifully presented. the service was fast and attentive. don't miss the caneles for dessert! read more

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I went to Maketto for the first time a few nights ago. The food did not disappoint! We had the pan seared leek and mushroom bao, the sourdough scallion pancake, the crispy chicken wings, the wok-fried rice noodles and the egg custard tarts. I especially enjoyed the scallion pancake and the chicken wings. The pancake had the perfect crispy crust and the chicken had great flavor. The tarts had a smooth texture and were not too sweet or heavy. Our waiter was also very attentive. read more

Decided to check out this place since we are in the area and the restaurant has such high ratings on Yelp. But I was so so disappointed with my experience. First off, the ambience was great and we went around 2p so it wasn't too busy. We got seated pretty quickly and got served water so nothing to complain here. However, once we started ordering, the food came out very slowly and the waiter originally forgot one of our drinks order as well. The worst part is the actual food. Everything ranges around $10-40 so pretty pricy. We ordered couple of bao buns and shrimp dumplings from Small Plates section. While the taste was ok, it's nothing special and not as satisfying as a regular dim sum place. We then ordered the stir fried yu choy from medium plates and it was one of the better options from the menu. However, it comes with olives as one of the ingredients??? Not sure why that was a good idea. Lastly, we ordered couple items from Large plates: hamachi collar, fried chicken, bison short ribs, and pork sausage laab & bone marrow. The bison short ribs was ok but again nothing special. The laab was very disappointing and there was the smallest portion of bone marrow possible. Fried chicken had very strange dredge and it was crumbly instead of crunchy so didn't like it at all. The fish itself in the hamachi collar was fresh but the sauce (some kind of curry) was very strange and super spicy. Overall, I don't recommend this place and we definitely won't be coming back. It's probably a good place for date night and fancy occasions but not for the food itself. read more

We made a reservation and was seated immediately. The tables are separated enough and staff were wearing masks. The ordering process was super simple, scan the code, order and pay. The service was really quick. We got our appetizer quick. The staff were polite and friendly. If you get a chance take the out patio seating, the ambiance is very very good. Coming to the food, we got 1. Pork steamed Bao (5/5) the meat was grinded and the sauce with it was amazing. 2. Veggie spring roll (5/5) super crunchy with good amount of stuffing. 3. Sourdough Scallion pancake (5/5) great flavor and very good. 4. Soy milk and dough sticks (4/5) The sticksii were crunchy and the milk was warm. The first 3 items are a must. Coming to the main course 5. Maketto Fried Chicken (4/5) The portion is huge- feeds four people easily. The chicken was cooked very good. But the fish sauce smell is a tad bit more. If you are not a fish sauce guy don't get it. 6. Wok fried noodles (5/5) a must one from the main course. 7. Spicy pork sausage and bone marrow (4/5) The marrow was super fatty but the sausage has lot of turmeric flavor to it which I was not a big fan. They nailed the appetizers but main course was not in the same boat. Overall a good place with lot of veggie options. Street paid parking is available. read more

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Wow, all the food here is packed with flavor! I loved my wings here. I was surprised at how much I liked it with the sauce and spices they use. Similar to banh mi, my friend ordered a Num Pang sandwich with pork shoulder. It was good and surprisingly I loved the coconut taste it seemed to have inside! Food also came out very quick. The bartender was super awesome, I wish I got his name. I forgot to tell him I was lactose until after I paid but he was quick to change my order & asked if I wanted almond or oat milk. He said their oat milk is bomb in comparison to other places and I love this option!!! The green tea latte ended up being delicious. He offered more vanilla in a small ramekin if I wanted it sweeter. Love the service here!!! read more

Maketto - Green Tea Lattes, Fried chicken wings & pork shoulder sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My visit to Maketto was just alright. The space itself is very cool--multiple levels, lots of light and an industrial look, and chic street clothing racks and display cases greeting you upon entry. However, I found the experience dining there to be lackluster. The dumplings I had were pretty good: pan-seared leek bao, crispy shrimp dumplings, crispy gruyere dumplings, and soup dumplings. They were tasty, but not the best dumplings I've had in the area by any means. The issues came later--our main dish took over an hour to come to us, while we watched the same dish arrive at tables beside us (that ordered after we did). We brought up the fact that we were waiting for our main dish three times, to no avail. Finally, an hour and 45 minutes after we were seated, our waiter (who was honestly behaving weird and shiftily throughout the whole meal) brought us dessert menus, making it abundantly clear that he hadn't put in our order, or had brought it out to the wrong table. He asked if we still wanted our food, which at 9:15 pm, my friend and I both clearly did. And they cooked up that fried chicken they are famous for in ten minutes. The chicken itself was pretty mediocre and made me feel ill afterward. We couldn't finish eating it. Overall, the food at Maketto was fine. I won't be going back though--the food was uninspired and the experience was disappointing. If you do go, I would just avoid the fried chicken that everyone raves about. It is a big mistake. In its place, just order a lot of dumplings. read more

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came for brunch with some friends and had a great time. the service was good and the food was amaaazing. we sat in the separate building where the kitchen was and i personally love to sit where the magic happens. Crystal Shrimp Dumplings: i'm used to these being bigger, these were on the smaller side but still decent but i had higher expectations for these shanghai posticker buns & pork steamed bao: these were delicious! lots of flavor and cooked well spicy lamb noodles: this was one of the best dishes. i was hoping that the lamb would come out ground, but it's shredded. the flavors and the quality of the noodles were ON POINT. i would definitely come back for this alone french toast: it is interesting that this dish is on a brunch menu but it was delicious! i'm not a huge sweet brunch person but i was a fan of this. maketto fried chicken: this was a disappointing dish. i wanted more spice to this but i feel like the syrup drowns out the other flavors. the homemade bread was also ehhh i think something else should be utilized in this dish for the price, maybe some asian potato pancakes or something to make the dish more cohesive than toast branzino - this was the star. i could eat this everyday but it would be nice if it came out with some rice to soak up allllll the delicious broth that's left on the plate all in all, this place is delicious and an experience that i think every DC'er should have! definitely some dishes are better than others but to each his own read more

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Maketto is an incredible experience each time I go. They have set staples I really enjoy getting, including the Cambodian Pho and Cauliflower appetizer, and I have always gone to share a birthday with someone and had an incredibly kind and lovely experience. It is a great first date spot or meet up with friends and waitstaff and management is incredibly nice and courteous! read more

Maketto - Cafes Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

5 star, well worth the Michelin rating The tofu lo mei. Was Absolutely and the delicious and the coffee is top tier read more

TLDR; overall an overpriced and disappointing experience. Upon entering the restaurant, it took awhile to get anyone's attention even though the venue was not full, and then despite having a reservation, we still had to wait to be seated (the area where we were ultimately seated had no one there either so it was not as if they were waiting for another party to leave/clear the table). As someone who loves Cambodian/Northern Thai food, and is of Taiwanese descent, Maketto misses the mark. We ordered the Crispy Dumplings to share amongst the table, and those were good but a very relaxed interpretation of what a "dumpling" is. The consistency is more like if fried tofu and mozzarella sticks had a collaboration, which threw me off a little but not entirely off-putting. For the main dishes, we ordered the Spicy Laab over Bone Marrow, Wok Fried Noodles, and the Spicy Lamb Noodles (I think - can't seem to access the menu on Maketto's website). But T B H, if I can't even remember what the dish was, it wasn't worth writing about. The Spicy Laab over Bone Marrow was pretty good, but it was insanely spicy. They don't give you any sticky rice (an integral part of cuisines across Asia) and I think that would really help balance out the meal. The Wok Fried Noodles were very unimpressive - anything you could've gotten at something of Panda Express' culinary level. Echoing what I've already stated in my summary above, honestly, I had high expectations for Maketto since I had heard a lot of good things over the years. For the price, it's a decent meal - but for the trek to H Street, it's a hard pass and I won't be bothering again. read more

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The food won't bring you back, but the desserts and cocktails will. I came for Restaurant Week, which I have to say, was very deceiving. When I priced out the 3-course dinner, it would've cost exactly the same to order the dishes off the regular menu. Not sure why they would blatantly deceive customers like this, but in any case, onto the review.... I tried two of their most popular dishes - the crystal shrimp dumplings ($8 for 4 dumplings) and the spicy laab with bone marrow ($18 for a generous portion). The dumplings were good but not as plump and juicy as I expected from other Yelp reviews, while the spicy laab was practically inedibly spicy. I have a pretty formidable tolerance to spicy food and this dish left me sweating and needing to box up half of the dish to be eaten at home with a glass of milk (I hate wasting food). I was really surprised​ that there was no warning on the menu (other than the name itself) or by the server about how spicy the dish is. Several people at adjacent tables also commented that the dish was way too spicy. The best part of the meal was the dessert - a seasonal peach pie sundae ($9) with loads of fresh peaches and carmelized, crunchy clusters on top of ​a big dollop of ricotta-like cream. I just love that all the desserts on the menu are seasonally and Asian inspired. I was tempted to deviate from the Restaurant Week menu and order them all! The cheesecake gyoza guava, strawberry ice cream cake, and egg tarts were especially tempting. The other highlight of my meal was my cocktail - the Ami, a refreshingly citrusy but not too sweet blend of bourbon, vermouth, peach liqueur, and lime. It tamed the fire of the spicy laab and, along with the peach pie sundae, saved the whole meal. My next trip to H Street will consist of dinner somewhere else and dessert and cocktails afterwards at Maketto! read more

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Josh is terrible. I was excited to go here cos I was visiting from out of town and my friend recommended this place but as soon as we got there we asked to sit outside. He said they had no tables outside as I clearly saw empty tables. I didn't question it I just told him it's pretty chilly inside for me. He then told me he'd double check. As we waited another table walked in asked to sit outside & got told by another host he would check too. Then they seated them outside. Josh comes back and he's like yeah no sorry. I was annoyed by this. Maybe josh never checked or maybe they got accommodated cause they're white. Either way I couldn't stay passed 1 drink. This place was lame for that. Or just josh. Either way they lost my business. 1 star for my drink Brine next door has great drinks and great food and great customer service. 5 stars for them. read more