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    MAKfam

    4.3 (286 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Beef and egg Jian Bing
    Lily S.

    Not sure what all the hypes are. We waited for the doors to open so we didn't have to wait for people to leave. This was the day after Valentine's. They were out of most of the drinks we wanted to try and some featured eats, too. Didn't think I'd like the Gua Bao as much since it is shredded pork, whereas the authentic kind is either one big piece of pork belly or at most, diced pork belly. But hey the shredded worked! I guess the meats are more evenly soaking up the sauce which makes for a moist bun! Jian Bing is my second favorite. It actually had more flavor than what I had at the Queens China Town. Well done! Stuff like Ma La mozzarella cheese sticks and Spicy Tofu salad made me feel like: why bother. Dessert was probably the most surprising and pleasant: Black sesame banana pudding! While hubby was grossed out, I had more bites. Loved how nutty and not-too-sweet the concoction was. Finally I can say been there, done that, to MakFam!

    Shiitake Bao
    Urba M.

    Loved the mala wings and the spicy soup dumplings with the shrimp and chicken filling for the appetizers. The soup broth was sooooo comforting! The mala wings were crispy, crunchy, spicy goodness. For the mains, tried the chicken curry, which was pretty decent. Added a bit of hot chili sauce for the heat and it hit the spot. The spicy noodles were good too but I didn't love the chicken in it, felt a bit chewy. All in all my husband and I were stuff, it was delicious! Drinks were ok. We didn't love our cocktails, but they were standard. Service was great. Our server was really helpful in making recommendations and trying to accommodate dietary restrictions/substitutions. Food came out pretty quickly. Our table was a little cramped and there was barely any space to put the food. Felt a bit rushed to eat, wish we had more space. But otherwise the ambience is pretty nice. Had to wait about 35ish minutes without a reservation to get seated on a Friday night. Will be back!

    Jennifer V.

    This place never disappoints! I've gone back to back in the weekends and I just can't get enough of this place. A friend took me once and wow, the flavors of the food are devine. The portions are small but hey, I don't mind because the food is just mouth watering. The restaurant is small but there is plenty of seating. It's very bright, clean, with super speedy service. I will be going back with my husband soon! Can't wait.

    Fancy Wun Tun Tong
    Lex P.

    Went to MAKfam with friends for a birthday dinner on a Sunday night. Surprisingly short wait time for a busy spot without a *ton* of table seating. They do have quite a few high top spots and the food came out fast. This space has a really cool vibe. It's bright, colorful, well decorated, and they were playing old hip-hop. I would definitely hangout here more. Now for appetizers - chinatown dumplings were great. rangoons and scallion pancakes were fine, simple. i personally didn't love the fancy wun tun tongs as they are a shrimp / chicken blend and it felt overpowering, but that is truly a personal preference. the sauce they are in is phenomenal though! i'll be dreaming of the mala mozz sticks forever. perfectly spiced. yum. now for the noods - i went with the tofu sizzling spicy noodles. the tofu was cooked fabulously and the dish had so much flavor. i love the texture of their noodles! the heat to this dish is an art. i added a lil extra chili oil too. highly recommend. pricing felt pretty standard. the menu is on the smaller side and pretty specific flavor profiles. overall it was an enjoyable meal and I'd be happy to return at some point.

    Ma'la wings are amazing

    Dumplings are excellent as are the tingly noodles. Cocktails are unique. Ask bartender lots of questions before ordering.

    Beef stir fry noodles
    Kathi B.

    FINALLY making it to MAKfam!! This place has been on our must do list ever since they earned their bib gourmand status from Michelin. Bite after bite we were blown away by the flavor of everything and we really enjoyed all of the food...except for one dish unfortunately. They stagger when they bring the food so we weren't feeling pressured to eat quickly before things would get cold. Dish after dish was amazing, until the last one. The chicken sandwich they have on the happy hour menu fell way short of expectations and did not come anywhere close to how delightful everything else was. My boys love chicken sandwiches and they both took one bite and didn't want any more even though they were still hungry. So while we can highly recommend everything else we got, we would recommend steering clear of the sandwich. It's a great place with a really cool vibe. The decorations were fun and the staff was friendly and attentive. Be aware they get really busy and I think restaurant capacity was just under 60 people, so be prepared to wait. It's worth it tho! Just give um your phone number and go do some shopping near by to kill some time. We will definitely go back!!

    Christine Y.

    It's a high energy atmosphere that's fun to bring friends who want to try Chinese food like scallion pancakes, bao, and dumplings. The cocktails are top notch. I'm sad the second time I went there they didn't have the frothy msg tea cocktail. It was the best cocktail I've ever had probably

    Sesame Miso Banana Pudding
    Elizabeth A.

    This is such a cute, cozy spot right off of Broadway. Plenty of street parking and easy to get to. We came for happy hour, which is a great menu to sample a lot of different things. Everything was amazing from the chicken sandwich to the noodles to the cheese sticks. Staff was super friendly and food was timely.

    Entrance on W 1st Ave
    Bennett P.

    I came to try their dumplings for the Denver Post Dumpling Challenge that started last week. This is my 3rd visit, the previous being in Feb 2025. They offer 2 dumpling dishes, a Chinatown with chicken & chives and the Fancy Wun Tun Tong chicken & shrimp. It came in a bowl with a spoon to pour the XO sauce over the dumplings and to slurp the broth. Nice. I added the Hong Kong Milk Tea. It was unsweetened and smooth. Next was an order of 5 Maia Wings with Coconut Cold Brew Coffee. The Maia Wings is what I have gotten before. Very spicy with the Maia seasoning served with a Thai Basil Ranch dipping sauce. The Hong Kong Milk Tea was better than the Cold Brew. A nice lunch. The men & womens restrooms are accessed thru a shared building hallway with a distinct access code. No automatic service charges.

    Cocaine Granny
    Jackie D.

    Tried MAKFam and ordered the fried rice, sizzling noodles, scallion pancakes, and dumplings. Everything was well-executed and flavorful. The downside is the limited variety--the menu leans heavily toward fried rice and noodle dishes, so it feels a bit repetitive if you're looking for broader options. Drinks were a strong point. I had the Tiger drink, which was solid and served in a fun tiger mug that added some personality to the experience. Overall, good food and drinks, but the menu could use more range.

    Will X.

    Great place for Chinese food in Baker area of Denver from a chefs that's been working in canto food for awhile and also a James beard finalist. Dumplings: likes the flavor and sauce. A bit pricy at $2.5 each but worth a shareable treat Scallion Pancake: a bit flat to me, taste and texture wise. Mala wings: really enjoyable. Not too much mala so easy for most to enjoy but still a nice bite. Bao buns - all well done and tasty. They provide good amount of filling vs sometimes it can be bun heavy Drinks are solid. Service nice. Chill cozy vibe.

    Chinatown Dumplings
    Rebecca N.

    I really enjoyed this spot and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting! Parking is street parking, as to be expected for the city. When you walk in, you're welcomed by fun R&B throwbacks playing loud, but it didn't bother me at all as I could still hear my boyfriend the whole time. The staff was super friendly and our food came out incredibly fast..within about five minutes. My boyfriend and I shared these dishes and left totally full. Here's what we ordered, ranked from best to least Beef Stir Fry Noodles 5/5 Hands-down the winner. They look boring on the picture I posted but trust me they're more than meets the eye. These were so addicting with their bright yet rich flavor with the perfect hit of MSG. The star of the show was the noodles themselves which were just so satisfying to chew through. I'm officially an egg noodle fan now. The beef could have been a bit more tender, but overall still a solid 5/5. Shredded Pork Belly Bao 3.5/5 The bun was incredibly fluffy and the flavors were on point. My only complaint is the pork wasn't actually shredded it came cubed/ chopped which messed with the texture of the dish overall which threw me off. Still tasty overall. Chinatown Dumplings 3/5 Great size and texture, but the flavor of the dumplings was just okay which is fine cause the sauce is supposed to help with that.. but the dipping sauce is literally straight soy sauce. I was hoping for something sweeter or more layered like other dumpling spots. Scallion Pancakes 2/5 This one missed the mark for me. Hot, thin, crispy, and pretty bland with only a few bits of scallion in each slice. Again, the same plain soy sauce on the side. If the sauce had more going on, maybe it'd be worth the carbs, but I'd skip this dish next time. Very much a nothing burger. This was my first time having this dish and probably my last! Might just not be a fan of it personally. Overall, I'd definitely come back when I'm in Denver again!

    Scallion pancakes, dumplings, greens
    Kenna G.

    Great dinner at MAKfam. No reservations accepted! Favorite dishes we tried were the fancy wun tun tong dumplings and the chicken sizzling spicy noodles. Smaller restaurant, good service

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