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MAKfam
American Chinese
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.
Ten honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- Westword 2024 · Best New Fine-Casual Restaurant · Best of Denver
- 5280 The 25 Best Restaurants in Denver
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in Denver
- Westword The Top 50 Restaurants in Denver Right Now
- Westword 2026 · Best Family-Owned Chinese Spot That’s Making Its Own Rules · Best of Denver
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Emerging Chef · Kenneth Wan
- Eater The Best Chinese Restaurants in Denver
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Mountain · Kenneth Wan
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Mountain · Kenneth Wan
One number, weighted & current 86
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Málà wings Eater
- Sizzling spicy noodles Eater
- Fried crab and cheese wontons Michelin Guide
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