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    4.3 (295 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Green onion pancake wrap
    Jeffrey Y.

    Really friendly wait-staff. Definitely fusion restaurant, but still respectful of the culture. The Green onion pancake wrap was decent, not comparable to styles from Taiwan, but I wasn't expecting to find one that did in the middle of Denver. The corned beef fried rice was okay, I think their noodle dishes were a lot better.

    Sally G.

    This place rocks! We came in on a random weekday and it was pretty packed. However that didn't impact our service at all! Everyone was super friendly and things were speedy. We ordered a bunch of different options - mostly vegetarian/pescatarian and it was super easy to navigate the menu with dietary restrictions. I will say that the mozz sticks did said they did not have egg however came with a side of ranch which does have egg, but this was easily verified with the person at the counter. You do have to pay for street parking unless you park a couple of blocks away. The cocktails were fantastic as well. I just wish they listed what main spirit was in each of them (but this is another question that was easily answered by staff). The food tasted incredible. Everything we got we loved. We will definitely be back and the last note that I have is to add purse hooks for the window counter seats. :)

    Beef stir fried noodles
    Lainey W.

    Food was yummy but I would get something else next time. The noodles were a bit underwhelming but the bao buns were super yummy. The crab ragoons were a bit sweet which was different. It is a smaller place and they do a lot of takeout. Inside is pretty and very on theme

    Sizzling noodles with tofu
    Jen C.

    Stopped by for lunch and it did not disappoint! Ordered the Thai chicken wings and the sizzling noodles with tofu to share. The wings were fairly large and seasoned very well. Super crispy too. Absolutely loved them. The noodles were very good as well. The flavors at this place are unmatched. Cute spot, relatively small location with cool staff. Would recommend to anyone in the area!

    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.

    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!

    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.

    Jenna K.

    Pretty good! Excellent service and good food. It was super popular, so we had to wait a bit, but they got us in within 30 mins and it was nice! The mushroom bao was my fav!!

    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

    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!!

    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.

    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.

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