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  1. MAKfam

    Eat 86
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    Chicken wings dusted in málà seasoning are the thing people keep coming back for, but the corned beef fried rice is the move that explains this place in one bite. MAKfam is a quick-casual American Chinese spot run by a married couple with roots in Chinatown takeout and a loose definition of tradition. The Michelin Guide gave it a Bib Gourmand, and the James Beard Foundation named the chef a Semifinalist for Emerging Chef.

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    • Málà wings

      “Make sure it includes at least one order of málà wings and the sizzling spicy noodles”

      Eater

    • Fried crab and cheese wontons

      “Fried crab and cheese wontons and hand-shaped chicken and chive potstickers are inspired by Chinatown favorites and takeout staples”

      Michelin Guide

    • Málà mozzarella sticks

      “boasting a few cheeky modern twists like málà mozzarella sticks”

      Eater
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    Address
    39 W. 1st Ave., Denver, CO · Denver
    Hours

    Open now, until 8:45 PM

    • Monday 11 AM to 8:45 PM
    • Tuesday Closed
    • Wednesday Today 11 AM to 8:45 PM
    • Thursday 11 AM to 8:45 PM
    • Friday 11 AM to 9:45 PM
    • Saturday 11 AM to 9:45 PM
    • Sunday 11 AM to 8:45 PM
    Phone
    7209825011
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