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    Ma's Kitchen Next Door

    4.7 (65 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Kristana K.

    YUM!!!! Dim sum fanatic here letting you know this place rocks! The waitstaff was smiling and available. The food was fantastic and fresh! The dumplings rivaled what I have eaten in cornerstones of Manhattan dim sum delight! The only thing that didn't make it to us that we ordered was the wood ear mushrooms so we cancelled them because we were full, but I want them next time. We had the shrimp dumplings, shrimp and spinach dumplings, chicken and scallion dumplings and spring rolls and all were wonderful, hot, and flavorful. The space is well decorated and attractive, and it is also very small! We ended up sharing a 6 top with two other random women, which was fine because we are nice and they were too. We had a little space between us. It gets packed around 6:30-7:30pm. I like having chili sauce on the table for topping my dumplings! The price was very reasonable and we left stuffed and happy. We got a refill free on hot chrysanthemum tea, which was nice.

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    Jason S.

    Finally made it. After tears from losing Pinche tacos, I am all right now because of Ma's Kitchen taking control. The space is small, but it is well utilized with individual tables and keeping with the old layout; they have a community table in the center. Where in the past you were able to see the kitchen, it is now concealed behind some doors. I started off the meal with a Thai tea, which I had never had before, and was pleasantly surprised. We opted for the pork spring rolls, which were delightfully crispy with a very light wrapper that was brittle and delicious. Along with the spring rolls, we got the Whittier salad and a hot and sour soup. The hot and sour was right on point and the Woodyear mushroom salad was fantastic. We then had the shrimp, pork and scallop dumplings which were steamed to a buttery softness. Each table has on their table, a condiment station that consist of sweet-and-sour, soy and chili crunch. From what I could tell most of the items that are ordered for the kitchen do not come out with a sauce. This is where the condiments on the table come to play. To finish our meal we ordered the Cantonese daikon rice cake with Chinese sausage and dried shrimp. This had an interesting texture; the outside was crispy and the center was a little creamy. This was from the dim sum section on the menu. I look forward to another visit here with hopefully more friends so that I can try more of the menu.

    Linna L.

    Whaaaaat... another dumpling place? YAAASS, please! I came here on Wednesday and it was busy, but we luckily snagged one of the last tables. The menu is simple and full of hidden gems. We ordered the shrimp/scallop dumplings and pork dumplings, both were delicious. The soup dumplings were also really good, though I think they'd be even better if they offered bigger soup spoons that actually fit the dumplings. The space is beautifully decorated. It's not the best spot for large parties, but it's perfect for date nights or a small group of friends. There's also a parking lot on the left side of the building!

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    Meya B.

    This is one honestly the best soup dumplings I've ever had! This place is definitely worth the hype. The braised beef noodle soup was also so good, the noodles were the perfect texture and really good broth. The people working here are really nice too, just a great spot. It's also a clean place ! Plenty of seating too which is nice. Highly recommend Ma's Kitchen !

    Kinga B.

    Very tasty food. Well seasoned and balanced. Dumplings were the best I've had . Excellent service . The restaurant is cute and pretty spacious. I recommend it. Definitely would come back to try more items.

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    Joanna F.

    So many yummy things. Good ambiance and amazing food. Everything we ordered was delicious!

    Isabel O.

    GET THE EGG PLANT CLAY POT!!! absolutely nothing but praise to give this joint. yummy drink (got the gin fizz), dumpling bun sampler, and eggplant clay pot, and coconut bun and all were . didn't even take pics cause it was so good i just started eating. servers were a bit all over the place because we were at a shared table but we got what we needed.

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    Phil S.

    Come early as this place is relatively small and compact but the atmosphere is very welcoming smells amazing. The service was very quick and prompt. The food was freshly repaired and you could taste the fresh ingredients as it was cooked to perfection.

    Vegetable dumplings
    Sheila P.

    Ma's kitchen totally lives up to the hype and for all the right reasons. New spot, but they're already doing everything right! We ordered the cucumber salad, spicy edamame, vegetable buns, vegetable dumplings, scallion noodles, and the clay pot eggplant... and honestly? One dish was better than the next. Everything tasted fresh, super flavorful, and so well seasoned. The sauces were perfection. And they even brought us a vegetable chili oil as their signature one is made with ham. Portions were generous, service was quick, and we left feeling full, happy, and already planning our next visit. The clay pot eggplant and scallion noodles are def must orders. If you've been hearing people rave about this place believe them!!!

    Viv G.

    Definitely a decent place for a bite to eat! Parking is tricky in the area but once you're inside the restaurant the restaurant is cozy and welcoming. Their chili oil sauce is really good. We had the crispy shrimp app (yum!), dim sum sampler (fun to share!) and the double cooked pork noodles. Everything was great except the noodles which were just okay. There wasn't much sauce on them and they were topped with just a small amount for pork. The food is a bit pricey here but worth stopping by.

    Samantha S.

    Even though I miss the previous restaurant at this location, I am more than happy Ma's Kitchen is here now! It is cozy, casual and comforting the moment you walk in. We wanted to try everything on the menu! The seaweed salad, wood ear mushroom salad and chilled bitter melon were great starters. Especially the wood ear mushroom salad, I could have eaten all of it. Although the bitter melon was bitter, the sweet syrup that comes with it really helps cuts the bitterness and we enjoyed the new experience. The spicy xo xiao long buns (soup dumplings), vegetable, and shrimp, pork and scallop dumplings were delicious. The signature steamed pork buns, BBQ buns, and vegetable buns were fresh, soft, and much bigger than we expected. The fried sesame balls are classic and always a sweet treat. Service was so friendly and really quick and attentive. Prices are fair for the quality, making it a great option for a casual meal when you are craving dumplings or classic dim sum without heading to a larger, more traditional spot. We will be back for more!

    Cesar H.

    Ma's Kitchen Dim Sum & Noodles is the new must-visit spot on Colfax, and it's already making waves. I went on a weekday evening and there was a line out the door, and I can totally see why--the food is incredible. The menu is packed with standout dishes, but you absolutely have to try the Xiao Long Bao, Garlic Spare Ribs, Spicy Wontons in Chili Oil, Beef Short Ribs in Black Pepper Sauce, BBQ Buns, and Beef Stir-Fried Noodles with Chili Pepper. Honestly, you can't go wrong ordering anything here. The flavors are bold, authentic, and satisfying, and the service keeps things moving even when it's busy. I'll definitely be back, and I recommend anyone craving excellent dim sum in Denver do the same.

    Clay Pot Eggplant
    Heather F.

    Checked out Ma's Kitchen for Sunday dim sum. We arrived about 12:15 pm and the place was packed; fortunately, our wait wasn't too long and the weather outside was quite accommodating in the interim. My group of three ordered a variety of items, though admittedly I would've liked to sample a wider variety. (We had some dietary preferences that took shrimp off the table.) That said, even though we were pretty pork focused, I was quite impressed with how much the flavor differences of each item shone through; a nice degree of nuance, and the steamed items were tender perfection. The signature pork buns were tasty, and the filing had more umami than your standard char siu filling. The soup dumplings were plump, and some of the best I've had in recent memory. (A lot of places attempt these and then the soup has escaped the dumpling before you can get it to your mouth.). The veggie eggrolls, while straight forward, were perfectly golden and a great excuse to use the excellent sweet and sour sauce on the table (kicky and not too sweet). The sesame balls were stuffed with red bean and good as well. The stirfried daikon cakes with xo sauce seemed to have been forgotten in our original order, but when that was rectified we enjoyed them. This preparation was a little different than I had anticipated. I'm a sucker for good eggplant, but with that disclaimer, the claypot eggplant was certainly fun (sizzle!) and delicious. All in all, everything was great and sharing amongst three of us made everything neatly divisible. It does seem that the size of some items (the bao and sesame balls in particular) are smaller than what you might expect from typical dim sum restaurants. I think this allowed for more sampling, but you'll want to account for that when ordering. I do think there is some room for improvement when it comes to service. Our server was very attentive with the water, but once items arrived, we were sort of left to our own devices. We wanted to order some additional items and note the missing daikon cakes, but it took awhile to get assistance and ultimately we dropped the extra items given that. The first round of seating after opening looked to turn over quickly, but as we were finishing, things slowed down and some uncleared tables lingered. I did notice that they have a computer kiosk to place takeaway orders now, and I think this may inspire me to do some grab and go here and eat in a more chill environment when not with friends. I think they've done a nice job of converting over the space, but even when Tacos Tequila & Whiskey was here the din could be a bit intense. All in all, off to a great start, and happy to have Ma's Kitchen Dim Sum & Noodles in the neighborhood!

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    This place has exquisite dim sum, remarkable eggplant cooked in a clay pot, and the servers are really friendly and smiling.

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    Wow! best I've had in Denver- and reasonable priced. I can't wait to go back! Excited to try the new cocktail bar

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