Magna Kainan

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   Ingrid

   Fort Lauderdale

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food. Great service. Friendly Staff. Laing and Lechon were my favorites. Overall, amazing experience!
   

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   Glenda

   Denver

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   We were excited to try out this Filipino Restaurant because Denver lacks a lot of Cultural and Diverse restaurants besides if you want Mexican. The restaurant inside and outside is beautiful. There is little to no parking though. Very limited and I hate that about Denver. Walking in the restaurant felt upscale. The vibe was kinda bougie walking in. Which is fine. I like those types of vibes. The Food- I would suggest keeping many things on the menu as it was great to see an elevated Filipino dish. I’m also open to Filipino dishes with a contemporary type of twist. However…. You should also put in some traditional food in there. Maybe like a classic area of the menu. Here add classic - chicken adobo, palabok, pancit, bangus…. they don’t even have halo halo for dessert. The menu now caters to a specific crowd and to me it doesn’t cater to the huge Filipino Family with kids that wants to have a great meal that is not overpriced. There were lots of overpriced menu items. But the one I’m dissatisfied and disappointed about is the fact that we ordered a featured item which was pancit and then we added on chicken wings to it. The pancit was a big portion and we shared it with three. The chicken wings were yummy but it only came with 5. We even ordered skewers (eggplant and scallops) which were mini pieces. We also ordered a side of garlic rice (which was yummy). However we had leftover rice and pancit and we just asked if we could have another order of fried chicken to finish off our rice and pancit and the waitress said NO. Apparently in order to order chicken wings you have to order pancit again. That was the when I definitely realized that this place was too greedy and overpriced. I love the ambition and the concept of the restaurant. I would come back now for a Pandesal (the dips are yummy) and some cocktails.
   

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   Emily

   Jacksonville

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I’m so thrilled there’s a Filipino fine dining restaurant in Denver, I love that I can have delicious food that reminds me of my childhood, but in a beautiful place with fancy drinks and touches that make it all the more special. The bread was out of this world, I loved the pancit, and they were the best lumpia I’ve had since my grandfather passed. Can’t wait to go back!
   

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   Benjamin

   VIP

   Des Moines

   10 reviews

   3.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   I have been to Filipino restaurants in Oahu and Chicago. The chef's first ingredient used at Magna was salt. Otherwise the flavors were good. The adobo fried rice had little meat. Drinks were tasty, but the glass was 80% ice, for $17, I expected more than 3 sips. The staff get a guaranteed tip and it shows, they spent their time either talking to each other, or trying to clear dishes before we were finished. Three chicken thighs were nicely grilled with just a few pickled carrots and onions for $37. Rice is extra. Crab fat noodles was a gooey mess that I could not taste any crab. Hopefully they improve with time and hopefully the oversalted food isn't to sell more watered down $17 drinks.
   

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   Aaron

   Fort Lauderdale

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   They were unfortunately out of the Pandesal, but we will definitely be coming back!
   

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   Laura

   Denver

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our server was full of useful information. The hamachi was my favorite dish. It was so flavorful and refreshing. We preferred the lamb skewer to the pork. The cocktails were also delicious.
   

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   Katherine

   Denver

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding, and very unique dishes in such a fun and warm atmosphere! Chef Carlo was in the house and was so personable and happy. Service was top notch! Thanks for such a great dinging experience!
   

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   Pedro

   Denver

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was amazing. The ambience was vibrant and fun most of all the service by Stephen was very attentive.
   

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   Francis

   Denver

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing, authentic Filipino food with a modern spin. Service is phenomenal. The restaurant is fancy yet calming with a unique style that takes inspiration from Filipino culture. The drinks, cocktails, and desserts are incredible too. Especially the pandan cheesecake and ube biko. A gem in Denver.
   

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    Sara

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Highly recommend going here for dinner. The food was great, no complaints there. The vibe was also immaculate.
    

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