Now in its fourth year, Mile High Asian Food Week presented by CACEN, returns April 26 – May 3, 2026, with participating businesses spread across Denver and the Front Range. The annual event helps elevate and support locally owned and operated Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) businesses in Colorado.
This year the food week spans a full 8 days. With 73 vendors signed up, there’s no shortage of events, specials, and pop-ups to choose from. I’ve combed through all the listings for Mile High Asian Food week and rounded up my personal picks for the most exciting and interesting spots to check out.
For the full list of events and specials, review the vendor offerings listed on the official MHAFW website.
Pop-ups and special events
Sunday, April 26
Chaatwala Sapad Feast. Bear Leek. 2611 Walnut St, Denver, CO 80205. 11am -2 pm.
$85 per person for a traditional South Indian feast to kick off MHAFW, hosted by Chaatwala. This is a ticketed event. Reservations required.
Tea Street Yum Cha & Book Reading Event. Tea Street. 16524 Keystone Blvd, Unit A, Parker, CO 80134. 2-4pm.
BOGO Tea Street bubble tea drinks for this event to celebrate the start of MHAFW and National Bubble Tea Day. Special guests include Yuan Wonton and their dumplings, Sweet Thuth with exclusive cake pop flavors (first-time MHAFW participant this year!), and book reading from “Shapes at Dim Sum” by co-author and long-time Tea Street customer, Beatrice Tebbe.
Monday, April 27
Friends on Federal Pop-up. ADOBO. 3109 N Federal Blvd, Denver. 5 – 9pm.
Multiple MHAFW vendors and AANHPI orgs/businesses gather at ADOBO for one of the biggest events of the week. Participating food vendors include:
- Adobo
- Bowl Society
- Charminar Express
- Colorado Cocoa Pod
- Cultural Confections
- Die Die Must Try
- Kids Table
- Magnolion
- Mukja
- Panda Bao
- Sides of Aloha (newly added!)
- Teahee
- Tum Yumz
- Vibe Refreshments
- Wechef Kitchen
- Wong Way Veg (pre-order MHAFW treat box between Apr 3-24 and pick up at Art Gym or Friends on Federal on Apr 27)
Tuesday, April 28
Hop Alley Hot Pot Night. Hop Alley. 3500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205. Seatings at 5 and 7pm.
$65/person (plus 22% gratuity) for hot pot at the Chef’s Counter inside Hop Alley. Grab some friends and come in to enjoy an overflowing platter of protein, veggies, dipping sauces, and hot broth to simmer your food in. Reservations required. Also available on Apr 29.
Wednesday, April 29
Tangra Takeover Take Two at MAKfam. MAKfam. 39 W. 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80223. 4-9pm.
Chaatwala takes over the MAKfam kitchen, bringing a menu inspired by Indo-Chinese cuisine and dishes that reflect the food of India’s very first Chinatown. Select MAKfam menu items will also be available. Walk-ins only.
Thursday, April 30
AANHPI Heritage Month AANAPISI Celebration Event. CU Denver’s Student Wellness Courtyard (1355 12th St, Denver, CO 80204). 11am-1pm.
The CU Denver Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander–Serving Institution (AANAPISI) Office is closing in May as a direct result of federal education budget cuts. However, they will throw one final event to honor the students, staff, faculty, community partners, and organizations who have built, sustained, and strengthened the AANHPI community both on and beyond the CU campus. The event is open to all and free to attend. Tickets will be given on a first come first serve basis for students to get free food at the vendors. Those who aren’t students can purchase food directly from the vendors. Participating businesses include:
Hop Alley Canto BBQ Lunch. Hop Alley. 3500 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205. 11am – 2:30pm.
$20 for Cantonese style BBQ lunch plates: marinated and roast meats, rice and veg. Choose from Soy Sauce Chicken, 5 Spice Confit Duck Leg or Charsiu Pork Collar. Pre-pay and reserve a time slot through their OpenTable page (look under experiences tab) to pick up your box to take out or pull up a seat at Hop Alley and enjoy (fast-casual service setup instead of full service). Reservations recommended.
Comrade Brewing Company Food Popup Night. Comrade Brewing Company. 7667 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO 80231. 3:30-7pm.
Food popups in the taproom with The Sweet Life Culinary, Kids Table, Taeko-San Takeout & Colorado Cocoa Pod.
Saturday, May 2
Denver Asian Scene x Die Die Must Try Boba & Beats. Die Die Must Try. 250 Steele St #108, Denver, CO. 3-7pm.
Enjoy DJ sets and special performances by local musicians alongside food from host Die Die Must Try, Bowl Society, Colorado Cocoa Pod, and Mukja. Expect good conversations and a chance to meet new people while supporting local creators and vendors. Meetup RSVP recommended.
Sunday, May 3
Asin at Sunog (Salt and Smoke) Dinner with Baon Supper Club. Good Neighbors Meeting House. 505 E Columbia St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. 6pm seating.
Guests will experience a six-course journey reflective of chef Katie Fisco’s recent travels through Iba, Zambales, Manila, Hundred Islands, and Cebu — where salt, open flame, and regional food ways shape every dish. Expect bold flavors, thoughtful technique, and modern interpretations of some of the most beloved Filipino dishes. $125.00 per person. Reservations required.
Industry Night at Pig and Tiger. 2200 California St, Denver, CO 80205. 9pm – midnight.
This is a special late-night event catering to restaurant industry folks. The restaurant tells me there will be special food and drink deals, including Pig and Tiger’s special MHAFW night market-inspired menu (available for the full week). Sunday-only drink specials will feature boilermakers with baiju, shochu, whisky, or tequila, as well as cocktails like the Sakura Haiku, Shochu Highball, Manhattan, and a margarita.
Week-long prix fixe and set menu deals
Unless otherwise noted, these prix fixe and set menus are available during the restaurant’s normal operating days and hours between April 26th to May 3rd.
Chopstix Fusion. 2020 S Parker Rd, Unit I, Denver, CO 80231.
$88 + tax for a 6-course feast for up to 6 people. Menu includes scallion pancake, beef chow fun, seafood tofu in clay pot, hot and spicy chicken, dried scallop egg white fried rice, and dessert.
Dae Bak Korean Restaurant. 2648 S Parker Rd, Unit 11, Aurora, CO 80014.
$19.99 for a MHAFW secret menu which includes japchae, small cheesy tteokbokki, 6 piece Korean fried chicken wings, and 1 soda or nonalcoholic beverage.
Ma’s Kitchen | Dim Sum & Bar. 2301 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206.
$35 MHAFW menu that gets you crab roe XLB (soup buns) and Jade Pearl drink (matcha coconut milk tea cocktail).
Mecha Noodle Bar. 2801 Walnut St, Suite 110, Denver, CO 80205.
$25 3-course prix fixe menu. Select between 4-5 appetizers, entrees, then end with a banana pudding dessert.
Rocky Mountain Momo. 9678 E Arapahoe Rd, Greenwood Village CO 80112.
$20.99 for the Mile High Platter that gets you an appetizer (chicken choela or spicy potato), any full plate momo/chow mein, 1 mango lassi, and jeri (syrup-filled fried ring). Meal can be served either with chicken or made vegetarian based on customer request.
Wild Taco Denver. Berkeley Location ONLY. 4499 W. 38th Ave. Denver, CO 80212.
$25 for any 2 items off the MHAFW menu including birria egg rolls, bulgogi nachos, rice bowls, and chopped cheese tortas. (See the Wild Taco Denver’s MHAFW listing for a full list of food options.)
Special and secret menu items
Unless otherwise noted, these specials are available during the restaurant’s normal operating days and hours between April 26th to May 3rd.
Aloy Modern Thai + Aloy Thai Cuisine. 2134 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205 + 2720 Canyon Blvd, Boulder CO 80302, respectively.
$29.99 for limited time braised beef short ribs with buttered garlic fingerling potatoes or jasmine rice. Choose from five different accompanying sauces.
Coffee Sarap. 3460 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205.
$8 “Ube special” which is an ube latte (12oz hot/16oz iced) + ube pandesal (made by Cakeheads Bakery). Special drinks include Koko Kloud, Passion Fruit Matcha, Aloe Guava, Buko Pandan Brew. Special food menu: Paboritos egg, cheese, and longganisa breakfast sandwiches with hash brown patty on the side (made special for this week only).
Dân Dã. 9945 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010.
Secret special menu: Charred Lemongrass Pork, $21.95, Five-Spice Flame Chicken Thigh, $21.95, Saigon Wok Pork Noodles Lemongrass pork, wok-seared, $21.95, Bright Banana Blossom Salad, $23.95, Hanoi Street Banh Mi, $17.95.
GetRight’s. 6985 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.
The folks at GetRight’s tell me there will be daily specials including spam musubi and bombolone featuring island flavors. Mid week there will be Hawaiian BBQ grilling on the patio. On the weekend, expect a bulgogi hoagie special.
Lilac Coffee LoDo + Colfax. 1099 19th St. Denver, CO 80202 + 4736 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80220, respectively.
MHAFW special menu: Korean Cereal Latte (honey and vanilla syrup topped with jollypong cereal), Strawberry Milk Latte (LoDo Location), Sweet Corn Macchiato (Colfax Location).
Kuluka Boba + Sweets. 6030 West 92nd Ave, Ste 300, Westminster, CO 80031
Special menu that includes sesame balls with both traditional and non-traditional fillings (e.g., ube, mung bean, pandan).
Pig and Tiger. 2200 California St, Denver, CO 80205. 4/30-5/3, 9pm – 12am.
Secret P & T night market secret menu: Lamb Skewers, Mushroom Skewers, Small Sausage in Big Sausage using Taiwanese sausage, Mapo Tofu Walking Taco (Fritos, mushroom mapo, cheddar cheese, onion, cilantro, sichuan creme fraiche), Sloppy Joe (Zhajiang ragu, pickled mustard greens, scallion salad, crispy shallot).
Saigon Noodle Club by PKR. Edgewater Public Market, 5505 W. 20th Ave. Edgewater, CO 80214.
A new dish called the Sinigang Sizzle – stir fry version of the popular Filipino sour and savory soup. Made with strong tamarind flavors, fresh veggies, and noodles.
Sesame Sandwiches. 1432 E 22nd Ave, Denver, CO 80205.
Exclusive MHAFW menu: KFC (Korean Fried Chicken with gochugaru), Sesame Crusted Tofu.
Yuan Wonton. 2878 Fairfax St, Denver, CO 80207. 4/28-5/1, 11am – 3pm.
Special menu items during regular lunchtime hours, including black bean chicken potstickers and Hong Kong-style noodle soup. No happy hour on 4/30 or 5/1 because they will be doing a 5-9pm dinner service with a special menu of Cantonese cuisine.
Menu discounts and freebies
Kokoro Restaurant. 2390 S Colorado Blvd, Denver CO 80222 + 5535 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada CO 80002.
40% off your check by mentioning MHAFW. In celebration of the restaurant’s 40th anniversary.
Lucky Noodles. 12 E. 1st Ave Denver, CO 80203.
$2 off the Tom Yum Noodle Soup, Khao Soi, or Thai Tea when you mention MHAFW.
Now Pho. 1195 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219.
$16.99 for any banh mi sandwich and drink (22oz) with 1 topping or $18.99 for any mini cooler drink (34oz) with hand-crafted boba toppings when you mention MHAFW. Free reusable spill-proof cup upgrade with the purchase of boba drink (22oz).
Origami Den. Located below Sushi Hai. 3600 W 32nd Ave, Ste D, Denver, CO 80211. 5/2 only.
Receive one complimentary item when you mention MHAFW. Choose from green tea shot, sake bomb, caviar bump, tempura green tea ice cream, mochi. Reservations required.
Sắp Sửa. 2550 E. Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206.
The restaurant tells me they’re offering a $50 Sắp Sửa gift card when you turn in 5 receipts from 5 different participating MHAFW vendors. Come to the restaurant in person and show your receipts.
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