Makan Malaysian Cafe

Name: Makan Malaysian Cafe
Address: 1859 S Pearl St, Denver, CO, United States, 80210
Telephone: (720) 524-8093
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4

4.0

20 Reviews

$50 and over

Malaysian

1859 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210

About this restaurant

Makan Malaysian Caf� in Denver, Colorado serves every type of cuisine that originates from Malaysia, including street food like the satay and curry puffs to more formal fare like kuih-muih and more. The majority of the menu items at Makan Malaysian Caf� are made from scratch, in-house to achieve the authentic flavor guests expect. If you like satay, try the chicken or beef option from the appetizer menu. There are also plenty of rice and noodle options like the laksa, and mee siam. You can also choose from a number of add-ons at Makan Malaysian Caf�, as well, like steamed white rice, coconut rice and different types of curry.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Malaysian, Indonesian, Asian
Hours of operation
LUNCH: Fri - Sun: 11:30am - 2:30pm; DINNER: Sun - Mon & Wed - Thurs: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Fri - Sat: 4:00pm - 9:30pm
Phone number
(720) 524-8093
Website
http://www.makanmyfood.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
We cater! Please contact us at eat@makanmyfood.com with your catering details and for more information.
Private party facilities
We would love to host your private event! If you would like to book out our entire restaurant for a private event, please contact us at least 2 weeks prior to the event. We can sit up to 40 people. We are currently closed on Tuesday for normal restaurant service, but are available on that day for private events.

Location
1859 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
Neighborhood
Platt Park
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Curry Puff
Original: Fried flaky pastry filled with curry-flavored potato and chicken. Vegetarian: Fried flaky pastry filled with curryflavored potato, carrot & tofu.
- (2)$4.95
Popiah
Malaysian style fresh spring roll filled with sautéed jicama & carrot, Chinese sausage, shredded omelet & cilantro. Served with sweet & spicy soy sauce and chopped peanuts.
- (2)$4.95
Satay Chicken and/or Beef
Meat marinated in various spices, skewered then grilled. Served with cucumber salad & peanut sauce. Choice of chicken, beef or mix.
- (4)$6.94
- (8)$12.95
Siu Mai
Steamed dumplings: egg pastry filled with pork, shrimp & water chestnut. Topped with chopped carrot. Served with spicy chili sauce.
- (3)$3.75
Pork & Shrimp Wonton
Fried dumplings: egg pastry filled with pork, shrimp & water chestnut. Shaped like a pouch. Served with sweet chili sauce.
- (3)$3.75
Achar$6.50
Spicy pickled assorted vegetables; Cucumber, carrot, cabbage, green bean & cauliflower. Tossed with sesame seeds & chopped peanuts. Spicy, tangy & refreshing! Great as a starter or a side dish to curries.

Roti

Our Roti are handmade from scratch; therefore, take about 15-20 mins to cook and may be longer, depending on how busy we are.

Roti Prata / Canai$6.95
Toasted flaky Malaysian flat bread served with a side of curry chicken sauce & dhal curry.
Roti Telur$7.95
Roti filled with an egg, served with a side of curry chicken sauce & dhal curry.
Roti Bawang$7.95
Roti filled with shredded red onion, served with a side of curry chicken sauce & dhal curry.
Murtabak
Roti filled with spicy mince meat, cabbage, egg & shredded red onion. Served with a side of curry chicken sauce & dhal curry. Hearty & flavorful. Choice of chicken or lamb.
- Chicken$10.95
- Lamb$13.95

Rice & Noodles

Nasi Lemak$9.95
Steamed coconut rice accompanied with roasted peanuts, fried anchovies, boiled egg, sambal and cucumber slices. This is a very traditional dish and the comfort food of Malaysians.
Laksa$9.95
Noodles in spicy coconut shrimp-based broth accompanied with fish balls, tofu, bean sprouts and cilantro. Choice of egg noodles, vermicelli or mix.
Mee Siam$10.95
Spicy and tangy stir-fried vermicelli with shrimp, tofu and green onion, topped with shredded omelet, bean sprouts and a wedge of lime for dressing.
Char Kueh Tiao$10.95
Flat rice noodles stir-fried with soy sauce, a hint of chili, Chinese sausage, shrimp, egg, bean sprouts and chives.
Nasi Goreng$10.95
Malaysian/Indonesian style fried rice; Lightly spiced fried rice with tomato, bean sprouts, green onion and topped with a fried egg! Choice of one: tofu, chicken or shrimp.

Curries & Sambals

Kari Ayam (Curry Chicken)$11.95
Stewed chicken and potato in curry spices and coconut milk. Served with steamed white rice.
Rendang Daging (Beef Rendang)$13.95
Slow-cooked thick & spicy coconut beef stew. Served with steamed white rice.
Sambal Eggplant, Green Bean or Kangkung$9.95
Stir-fried vegetable in sambal belacan (chili and shrimp paste). Served with steamed white rice. Choice of one: eggplant, green bean or kangkung (water spinach).
Sambal Udang (Shrimp Sambal)$14.95
Spicy and slightly tangy shrimp and tomato stir-fried in sambal belacan (chili and shrimp paste). Served with steamed white rice.
Ikan Bilis Sambal$6.50
Fried anchovies tossed in sambal and shredded red onion. This is side dish to accompany with one or more of the dishes above.

Sides / Extras

Steamed white rice$2.00
Coconut rice$2.50
Side Curry$3.50
Kari Ayam, Rendang or Dhal.
Side Sambal or Peanut Sauce$1.50

Sweets / Desserts

Kuih Dadar
Crepe roll flavored with pandan essence filled with palm sugar flavored shredded coconut.
- (2)$3.00
Kuih Lapis
Steamed multi-layered cake made of rice flour, coconut milk and sugar.
- (2)$3.00
Pineapple Tarts
Baked short crust pastry filled with cinnamon flavored pineapple jam. Shaped like little balls.
- (2)$3.00
Onde Onde
Glutinous rice balls filled with palm sugar and coated with shredded coconut.
- (3)$3.00
Assorted Desserts$7.00
1 x Kuih Lapis, 1 x Kuih Dadar, 2 x Pineapple Tarts & 2 x Onde Onde.

Daily Specials

Daily specials are for dine in only.

Monday - Happy Hour All Night
Wednesday - Mini Laksa Bowl All Night$4.00
Thursday - Roti Prata/canai All Night$5.50
Friday - Wine Bottles Buy 1 Get 1 Half Off
2nd Bottle Same Or Lesser Value.
Saturday - Tsingtao & Odells$3.00
Sunday - Family Meal Deal

Drinks

Teh Tarik$3.00
This is a drink unique to Malaysia. Literally means 'pulled tea' - it is a sweet & milky hot black tea, pulled back & forth to create a nice froth. Ice can be added for a cold version.
Teh Halia$3.25
Teh Tarik spiced with ginger juice. A delicious 'pick me up'!
Aussie style coffee & beverages
- Long black$3.00
- Flat White, Latte$3.25
- Cappuccino, Mocha, Hot Chocolate$3.50
Asian Hot Tea (pot)$3.00
Jasmine, Chrysanthemum or Green Tea.
Assorted can drinks$2.00
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Green Tea, Soy Milk, Chrysanthemum Tea (subjected to change).
Sparkling Water (500ml)$3.50

What 20 people are saying

Makan Malaysian Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
3.6Ambience

Noise • Moderate

20 Reviews

RB
RBEats
Denver36 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 17, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was distinctive and very good. We split some curry and samal dishes and roti and it was all well made.
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Luke
Denver3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I had never had Malaysian food before and didn't know what to expect. I was blown away. Incredible and truly unique food. I plan to come back again.
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middlegeo
Denver11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We travel to Malaysia every two years, and this food is as authentic as you can get. From the Rendang to the Roti Canai, the dishes were right on. We will be coming back frequently. The only complaint we had was the seating. The stools are a little uncomfortable to sit in for very long. A small price to pay for such wonderful food.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver4 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 24, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My wife, who is from Singapore, says it is the best Malaysian food in Colorado. Seating is tight. Food is piping hot. We both enjoyed the evening overall.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 1, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The appetizers were wonderful, my food was delicious but very very spicy. The deserts looked a bit funny, but they were wonderful!
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TastyTales
Denver4 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 21, 2014
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
I love introducing friends to Makan and have never been disappointed. The ingredients are fresh, flavors are robust, and portions are perfectly balanced. One of my first-time guests noted it would be nice if there were pictures available of the foods. The dining room is extremely cold near the doorway and it was disappointing that our reserved table was nearest the door: I guess nobody else wanted to sit there. We ate wearing coats.
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Heathereats
Denver18 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 15, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
What fun to find Malaysian food in Denver and in the fantastic South Pearl street neighborhood. We had a great time sampling the chef's menu, which I recommend to those who are not familiar wtih this type of food and are interested in trying different flavors. It was delicious, inexpensive and a lot of fun.
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Zekethegeek
San Francisco11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Never had Malaysian food before. A lot of familiar south east Asian flavors combined in ways that I have never experienced. The Roti Canai is as toasty and flaky a pastry as promised, and the Beef Randang is an Asian version of the classic, moist, tender braised beef dish. And the wine list, while not deep and complex, offers solid in-offensive wines at great prices. This is my newest favoritist place!
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DateNightGem
Denver37 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2014
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sometimes, when you go to an Asian restaurant and expect to find something different, all you get is typical Chinese restaurant food. Not so here. The menu was varied and I truly felt I had an interesting dinning experience. What a great find. Give it a try if you're looking for something different. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic.
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ceriena
Denver1 review
4.0
Dined on May 2, 2014
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food here is SO good. I would highly recommend Makan to anyone seeking a deviation from the typical Asian cuisine. So happy this restaurant exists!
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Makan Malaysian Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (720) 524-8093.

Makan Malaysian Cafe is rated 4 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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1859 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210

Additional information

Neighborhood
Platt Park
Hours of operation
LUNCH: Fri - Sun: 11:30am - 2:30pm; DINNER: Sun - Mon & Wed - Thurs: 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Fri - Sat: 4:00pm - 9:30pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Malaysian, Indonesian, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.makanmyfood.com/
Phone number
(720) 524-8093
Catering
We cater! Please contact us at eat@makanmyfood.com with your catering details and for more information.
Private party facilities
We would love to host your private event! If you would like to book out our entire restaurant for a private event, please contact us at least 2 weeks prior to the event. We can sit up to 40 people. We are currently closed on Tuesday for normal restaurant service, but are available on that day for private events.

Makan Malaysian Cafe

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Small Bites / Appetizers

Curry Puff

Popiah

Satay Chicken and/or Beef

Siu Mai

Pork & Shrimp Wonton

Achar$6.50

Roti

Roti Prata / Canai$6.95

Roti Telur$7.95

Roti Bawang$7.95

Murtabak

Rice & Noodles

Nasi Lemak$9.95

Laksa$9.95

Mee Siam$10.95

Char Kueh Tiao$10.95

Nasi Goreng$10.95

Curries & Sambals

Kari Ayam (Curry Chicken)$11.95

Rendang Daging (Beef Rendang)$13.95

Sambal Eggplant, Green Bean or Kangkung$9.95

Sambal Udang (Shrimp Sambal)$14.95

Ikan Bilis Sambal$6.50

Sides / Extras

Steamed white rice$2.00

Coconut rice$2.50

Side Curry$3.50

Side Sambal or Peanut Sauce$1.50

Sweets / Desserts

Kuih Dadar

Kuih Lapis

Pineapple Tarts

Onde Onde

Assorted Desserts$7.00

Daily Specials

Monday - Happy Hour All Night

Wednesday - Mini Laksa Bowl All Night$4.00

Thursday - Roti Prata/canai All Night$5.50

Friday - Wine Bottles Buy 1 Get 1 Half Off

Saturday - Tsingtao & Odells$3.00

Sunday - Family Meal Deal

Drinks

Teh Tarik$3.00

Teh Halia$3.25

Aussie style coffee & beverages

Asian Hot Tea (pot)$3.00

Assorted can drinks$2.00

Sparkling Water (500ml)$3.50

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