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Address: 1350 40th St, Denver, CO 80205
Phone: (720) 524-8684
Website: http://www.magnadenver.com/
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Reviews
Tiffany W. Chang
Such a lovely place! Their food & drinks were delicious. We got the chicken skewers, lumpia, kinilaw, chicken adobo, crab fat noodles, and adobo fried rice. Everything was great but I especially liked the chicken skewers, kinilaw, and adobo fried rice. Mmm mm good! My Filipino husband approved. It’s a bit on the expensive side for Filipino food but we ordered a lot and left STUFFED so it was well worth it imo.
The vibes here were great as well. They had very cute tropical decor and played great throwback songs. Our server was so sweet. I’d definitely come back!
… moreThe vibes here were great as well. They had very cute tropical decor and played great throwback songs. Our server was so sweet. I’d definitely come back!
James Dylan
My wife is from the Philippines, and are always looking for a half-decent Filipino restaurant in Colorado. We were in the area, so stopped by. Even the Google Maps shows them as open at 4pm, be aware it is only for Happy Hour, they don’t start to serve dinner until 5pm. No biggie, we had drinks, the lechon bowl, and the pancit, all of which were fine, but nothing amazing.
Then, as I was perusing the dinner menu, way at the bottom in the smallest font imaginable, I saw “We charge a mandatory 20% Service Fee to every order. The 20% service charge enables us to fairly compensate every team member who contributes to your experience. It is not a tip or gratuity.” Sigh, once again we’re being asked to pay the employees, which (call me crazy) is the owners job. And this isn’t the tip? So (stay with me), if we (or you) spend $200, they charge an additional $40, and if we tip 20%, that’s another $40, so between the fee and the tip, we are at 40%, or $80?
Look, I prefer to support small businesses, but this is ridiculous. We were charged a $24.40 service fee and left a tip on top. I suppose if you are wealthy or have excess cash, but it’s too much for us. We can’t justify the price for the food.
Anyway, the food was ok, no complaints. Well, the Pandan Cheesecake was bright green (food coloring) and neither of us could taste the pandan; it just tasted like cheesecake.
… moreThen, as I was perusing the dinner menu, way at the bottom in the smallest font imaginable, I saw “We charge a mandatory 20% Service Fee to every order. The 20% service charge enables us to fairly compensate every team member who contributes to your experience. It is not a tip or gratuity.” Sigh, once again we’re being asked to pay the employees, which (call me crazy) is the owners job. And this isn’t the tip? So (stay with me), if we (or you) spend $200, they charge an additional $40, and if we tip 20%, that’s another $40, so between the fee and the tip, we are at 40%, or $80?
Look, I prefer to support small businesses, but this is ridiculous. We were charged a $24.40 service fee and left a tip on top. I suppose if you are wealthy or have excess cash, but it’s too much for us. We can’t justify the price for the food.
Anyway, the food was ok, no complaints. Well, the Pandan Cheesecake was bright green (food coloring) and neither of us could taste the pandan; it just tasted like cheesecake.
Veeb
This was my second time coming to this restaurant and I liked it better this time around.
First time was during dinner and I found the food wildly overpriced, but decent with great flavors. Nice job with creating Filipino dishes with an upscale twist. The only negative feedback was the service. We were seated at the Kamayan style table, even after making a reservation with a request for a booth months ahead of the date and asking if we could have a booth or regular table when we arrived. The tone of the hostess was dismissive so I let it go and sat uncomfortably during the dinner (chairs don’t have a back to the seat).
I was also disappointed in the Pandesal, after the server over sold it, describing it as comparable to the Pandesal in the Philippines and picking up on the fact that I’m Filipino he pushed the bread 3x after I declined the first two times. He kept saying “it’s as authentic as pandesal in the Philippines, please try it. I really want your opinion.” I obliged against my better judgement and added it to our already overpriced order.
I’ll put this kindly: it was not comparable. It was not soft, warm or sized like it is in any of the markets or restaurants in the Philippines, it was not authentic tasting. The bread was OK. It tasted like normal bread. He asked for honest feedback, which I shared. He offered to send the main chef over to address it, even after I insisted that I did not want that. Read the room, I was not trying to insult the chef. The food was great but the bread was just ok. Overselling it as authentic was the mistake.
On to the second try, really wanting to give this place an unbiased second chance. Happy hour pricing is more reasonable. We took our chances and showed up right at opening without a reservation. Seated with no issues and the staff were smiling and friendly. Food was (again) delicious, beautiful presentation all while preserving the authentic flavors of Philippine cuisine. Again wanting to try the pandesal-it was burned on top and cold in the middle. Too thick. Worse than the first time. Not great but not a deal breaker, but also disappointing. Considering the rest of the food was amazing, I’d still recommend eating here! Our server was nothing like the first time, he was polite, kind, checked in several times. No complaints this time. He let the product speak for itself.
Happy to support this business. Mostly because I love Filipino food and really want this restaurant to survive!
… moreFirst time was during dinner and I found the food wildly overpriced, but decent with great flavors. Nice job with creating Filipino dishes with an upscale twist. The only negative feedback was the service. We were seated at the Kamayan style table, even after making a reservation with a request for a booth months ahead of the date and asking if we could have a booth or regular table when we arrived. The tone of the hostess was dismissive so I let it go and sat uncomfortably during the dinner (chairs don’t have a back to the seat).
I was also disappointed in the Pandesal, after the server over sold it, describing it as comparable to the Pandesal in the Philippines and picking up on the fact that I’m Filipino he pushed the bread 3x after I declined the first two times. He kept saying “it’s as authentic as pandesal in the Philippines, please try it. I really want your opinion.” I obliged against my better judgement and added it to our already overpriced order.
I’ll put this kindly: it was not comparable. It was not soft, warm or sized like it is in any of the markets or restaurants in the Philippines, it was not authentic tasting. The bread was OK. It tasted like normal bread. He asked for honest feedback, which I shared. He offered to send the main chef over to address it, even after I insisted that I did not want that. Read the room, I was not trying to insult the chef. The food was great but the bread was just ok. Overselling it as authentic was the mistake.
On to the second try, really wanting to give this place an unbiased second chance. Happy hour pricing is more reasonable. We took our chances and showed up right at opening without a reservation. Seated with no issues and the staff were smiling and friendly. Food was (again) delicious, beautiful presentation all while preserving the authentic flavors of Philippine cuisine. Again wanting to try the pandesal-it was burned on top and cold in the middle. Too thick. Worse than the first time. Not great but not a deal breaker, but also disappointing. Considering the rest of the food was amazing, I’d still recommend eating here! Our server was nothing like the first time, he was polite, kind, checked in several times. No complaints this time. He let the product speak for itself.
Happy to support this business. Mostly because I love Filipino food and really want this restaurant to survive!
Megan Kleckner
Magna Kainan delivers a Filipino dining experience that is good for groups. Some of the dishes were really good—bread, steak and tofu skewers. That said, a few items were a little bland. Overall, it’s a solid spot with clear potential, especially if you stick to their stronger dishes. It was interesting to try a different kind of cuisine.
… moreCamille Tello
I really wish Denver had more Filipino spots, so I’m genuinely grateful this one exists. The challenge, of course, is that when you’ve grown up eating these dishes the way your family makes them, you can’t help but notice when things are a little different. That’s not a knock on the restaurant—just personal preferences.
For example, the lumpia had mushrooms, which threw me off. The service, though, was excellent, and everything we ordered was delicious… just not quite “home.”
My biggest surprise was having to ask for steamed rice—especially when you’re trying to soak up Sinigang broth or Adobo gravy. Speaking of which, the chicken adobo was flavorful but needed more of that extra sauce to mix with the rice (aka the best part). I also found myself wishing the Sinigang had a stronger sour punch—and again, came with rice. Sensing a theme yet?
On the upside, I could’ve eaten a whole bucket of the Pancit, and the Pandan cheesecake was a standout—super tasty.
… moreFor example, the lumpia had mushrooms, which threw me off. The service, though, was excellent, and everything we ordered was delicious… just not quite “home.”
My biggest surprise was having to ask for steamed rice—especially when you’re trying to soak up Sinigang broth or Adobo gravy. Speaking of which, the chicken adobo was flavorful but needed more of that extra sauce to mix with the rice (aka the best part). I also found myself wishing the Sinigang had a stronger sour punch—and again, came with rice. Sensing a theme yet?
On the upside, I could’ve eaten a whole bucket of the Pancit, and the Pandan cheesecake was a standout—super tasty.
Rhett Cross
This place is a bright light in Denver’s food scene. It’s fun, tasty, vibey, and all around a great experience. We worked our way through the menu starting with Baboy & Tokwa skewers. Lumpia, Pancit & adobo fried rice. Ginataan & adobo chicken. There wasn’t a part of the meal we didn’t like. Next time I’m going to try the chef tasting menu as everything we had was amazing and the menu as a whole looks great. Check it out, it’s well worth it.
… moreChris Warren
I LOVED this place. Finding filipino food anywhere is so difficult but Denver has a great option!
Our waitress was so kind and funny. The food, though modern, was so true to the flavors I remember from growing up. I’m sp happy we stopped here!
… moreOur waitress was so kind and funny. The food, though modern, was so true to the flavors I remember from growing up. I’m sp happy we stopped here!
Jacob White
Had a great first experience with Filipino food. We did their 3 course chef’s tasting experience for a very reasonable $45!!!!
It was even more of a value because the first course can with 3 things: Sinigang Wings, A noodle with vegetables and 4 different skewers.
2nd Course: Laing (braised greens with crispy shallots), A sour soup with a pork rib balanced with some Jasmine rice, and their crab fat noodles.
3rd Course: 2 sorbets mango and lychee
Drinks were tasty and not watery.
Would go again, will also take advantage of their to go menu.
Fairly loud.
Jeans and and shirt are fine for level of dress.
… moreIt was even more of a value because the first course can with 3 things: Sinigang Wings, A noodle with vegetables and 4 different skewers.
2nd Course: Laing (braised greens with crispy shallots), A sour soup with a pork rib balanced with some Jasmine rice, and their crab fat noodles.
3rd Course: 2 sorbets mango and lychee
Drinks were tasty and not watery.
Would go again, will also take advantage of their to go menu.
Fairly loud.
Jeans and and shirt are fine for level of dress.
Rose Griffin
We took my Filipino friend here for his birthday and we really enjoyed it. The ambience was warm, the staff was friendly, and the food was amazing to me. My friend, who grew up with Filipino food, said some dishes could use small tweaks, but overall it was definitely good.
… moreSophia Manguerra
Finally got to try this place and it did not disappoint. I grew up eating Filipino food and I really enjoyed their take on it. The lumpia , Manok skewers , Mama’s crab fat noodles , pandan lemonade , lechon , laing , sinigang, I prefer it a little more sour but still . Cassava cake to top it off and you guessed it . And all the sawsawan that came with it *chefs kiss*
Tip: Don’t go in thinking you’ll get the exact thing your mom cooks. Go to mom’s for that. But it’ll still be reminiscent of home. And a reservation for peak times is probably a good thing.
Vibes were great, music selection great, we will definitely be back. Maraming salamat po!
… moreTip: Don’t go in thinking you’ll get the exact thing your mom cooks. Go to mom’s for that. But it’ll still be reminiscent of home. And a reservation for peak times is probably a good thing.
Vibes were great, music selection great, we will definitely be back. Maraming salamat po!