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Magna Kainan, Denver, CO

Magna Kainan

4.6
4.6
37 Reviews
$31 to $50
Filipino

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Magna Kainan is the passion project of Chef Carlo Lamagna, Food & Wine’s 2021 Best New Chef and 2022 James Beard finalist and Chef Max Mackissock (Michelin recommended A5 Steakhouse and Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded Ash’Kara). Kainan, which means “eatery” in Tagalog, will be a refined, woodfired approach to Filipino comfort food..
At Magna Kainan, just like our sister restaurant in Portland, Oregon, Magna Kusina, our mission is to share the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Filipino cuisine and culture through a contemporary lens. Whether you’re new to our culinary heritage or a longtime fan, we aim to create an experience that resonates deeply and sparks joy and connection.
We believe in the power of food to bring people together. Our doors are open to everyone, and we look forward to creating a space where great meals, creative cocktails and a warm, welcoming ambiance unite us all. As we say in our family, “Mangan tayon!”—Let’s Eat!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (720) 524-8684
  • Website
    http://www.magnadenver.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Carlo Lamagna
  • Location
    1350 40th St, Denver, CO 80205-3315
  • Neighbourhood
    River North (Denver)
  • Cross Street
    1350 40th Street. 40th and Walnut<br />Suite 120
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bottomless Bubbles, Fried Chicken & Karaoke

    US$30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    9:00 p.m.
    Join us at Magna Kainan for our first-ever New Year’s Eve celebration! For just $30, your ticket includes bottomless bubbles and access to our karaoke party from 9:30 PM to 1:00 AM. Savor a special menu featuring Chef Carlo and Chef Max’s famous fried chicken buckets, along with other delicious Filipino treats for purchase. We can't wait to ring in the new year with you and celebrate our amazing community!

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 37 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Magna Kainan brings a refreshing take on Filipino cuisine to Denver, offering "authentic flavors with a modern twist." Guests rave about the "incredible hospitality" and "fantastic service," with standout dishes like crispy pork belly, lechon, and Biko dessert. The ambiance is beautifully designed, enhancing the overall dining experience.

37 Reviews

  1. Jacob

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I had very high hopes for this restaurant and it disappointed in every fashion. Nothing we ate was anything I would write home about. The price felt very high for what you were getting. The meat skewers while tasty, were very small. The dish that ruined everything for me was the Sisig. I ate that every day while in the Philippines and this was inedible. My party of three had 1 bite and couldn’t stomach anymore. The waiter ended up picking up a nearly untouched dish. My one highlight would be the main dish of pork belly, this was very tasty. If you want actual Phillipino food head down to Colfax for something authentic and tasty.
    Magna KainanResponded today
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations, especially as someone with a deep connection to Filipino cuisine. We appreciate your kind words about the Lechon Liempo and will take your comments about the Sisig and portion sizes to heart as we continue refining our offerings. Our goal is to balance authentic Filipino flavors with a modern dining experience, and we regret we fell short this time. We truly value your perspective and hope you might give us another chance in the future. Thank you again for your honest review, it helps us grow and improve. Justin Del Rosario Assistant General Manager

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  2. Miguel

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good traditional filipino food but prices on the high side

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  3. Molly

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were so excited to give Magna Kainan a try as soon as we found it had opened and were NOT disappointed. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, from the fantastic host who seated us to each of our servers who seemed passionate about the food. All of our dishes were incredible, however I highly recommend the Kare-Kare and Pancit Bihon. 10/10 recommend!

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  4. Lujean

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We knew the food would be good, and it exceeded our expectations! It was one of the best meals we've had this year. We are very impressed with their interpretation of traditional Filipino cuisine.

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  5. David

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, atmosphere, and Vibe. Service is great at too, all the staff is friendly.

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  6. Donna

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Best lumpia ever. Glad to see Filipino food represented in Denver.

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  7. Ellen

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! All of the food was delicious and the service was excellent. Everyone was very friendly- they went above and beyond. The oysters were our favorite!

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  8. Erica

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I was really looking forward to it. It was good but not sure I'd go back. I will say the ceviche was definitely worth it!

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  9. Allexis

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    For the price they are charging and the food they are serving, it’s not worth it. I recommend going to Paborito if you’re craving some Filipino food. Our sisig was not crispy and had some sauce after mixing it, it was not even close to being good. The lumpia filling was falling out the wrapper. The bagoong rice does not even taste like bagoong. The pork skewer was good but 1 skewer for $9? You can live without it. The chicken inasal was not even inasal, it was just regular grilled chicken. We had their drinks, that’s probably the only thing I liked about the place. We ordered 2 drinks, 5 dishes and our total came up to $149. They were charging automatic 20% your tab, but the food was not worth it at all.

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  10. Meghan

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and the staff were knowledgeable and guided us through our dining experience

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FAQs

Magna Kainan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 524-8684.

Magna Kainan is rated 4.6 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Magna Kainan

1350 40th St, Denver, CO 80205-3315

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    1350 40th Street. 40th and Walnut<br />Suite 120
  • Neighbourhood
    River North (Denver)
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Filipino, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Carlo Lamagna
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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