A new restaurant is bringing the flavors of Malaysia to the Denver Tech Center. Mama Kim Malaysian Fusion officially opens its doors on September 13, offering one of the only spots in the area to enjoy authentic Malaysian cuisine.

A Global Concept, Now in Denver

Born in Malaysia in 2015, Mama Kim began as a neighborhood wellness kitchen and has since grown into an international dining experience with 13 locations across Malaysia, two in Taiwan, and now Denver. 

Rooted in Malaysia’s vibrant food culture—where Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Peranakan influences meet—Mama Kim celebrates authenticity reimagined.

The philosophy is simple: flavor with balance. Every dish honors the bold, comforting tastes of Malaysian street food while embracing modern, health-forward values. From smoky satay skewers to nourishing noodle bowls and creative small plates, Mama Kim offers a cuisine that is both familiar and new, where wellness and indulgence live in harmony.

Building a Family Business

The restaurant is named after “Mama Kim,” an entrepreneur and chef who first entered the spa industry with a modest 200-square-foot space in Malaysia. She and her husband, CK Low, eventually expanded into hotels, restaurants, and spas, blending food and wellness into holistic lifestyle concepts. She handled operations while her husband managed finances—a partnership that remains the foundation of their success.

The Low family’s four sons grew up with this vision. Jason, the eldest, now leads the Denver restaurant, with his brother Ben. Joseph is pursuing culinary school in Taipei, while the youngest brother William is still in school in Colorado Springs. 

Why Colorado?

The Lows first discovered the state during a conference event in Aspen and immediately fell in love. They chose Colorado over California, seeking a more diverse cultural experience for their children while also introducing something new to the local dining scene.

The family lived in Colorado, primarily in Colorado Springs, from 2015 to 2022, planting roots in the community before bringing their business venture here.

The Concept: Spa Meets Restaurant

Mama Kim’s Wellness Kitchen is uniquely paired with their Jalan Spa—a model that has thrived in Malaysia. They have a second location in Denver’s Uptown neighborhood.

Guests enter the front doors to find the spa on the left and the restaurant on the right, creating a space where wellness treatments flow seamlessly into a nourishing meal. It’s part of the family’s belief that health is as much about what you eat as how you care for your body.

The Food

Mama Kim’s inspiration for healthy cooking began during travels to Kunming, in China’s Yunnan Province. After tasting the region’s famous rice noodles, she loved the concept but wanted to reimagine it in a lighter, healthier way—with less oil and more balance. That philosophy continues to shape the menu today. 

Mama Kim’s menu highlights healthy soups and fusion dishes designed by their culinary director, a celebrity chef in Taiwan. While the restaurant began with Mama Kim’s original recipes, the chef now collaborates with the family to develop signature offerings. Highlights include: the signature Sauna Mee, Chinese radish cake, fruit centric rolls like Berrylicious Roll, their fried rice selection and Malaysian satays.

The restaurant also offers a full bar with inventive cocktails and specialty teas, and patio seating for the warmer months.

Unlike many Asian restaurants that adjust flavors for the American palate, Mama Kim embraces authentic tastes. After conducting multiple rounds of focus groups, they heard from participants to be authentic: don’t try to be something you’re not.

Three Years in the Making

Opening Mama Kim in Denver has been a three-year journey. Excited to be opening soon, the family signed the lease in 2022 but faced hurdles with permits and licenses. 

Designed by an architect from Taiwan, the restaurant is modern, bright, and open, with clean lines and thoughtful Asian-inspired details. They incorporated the best ideas from their other concepts into this Denver location.

Carrying on the Legacy

As Mama Kim passes the torch to Jason and Ben, she encourages her sons to work together. She says in Mandarin: “Without one of you, you can’t complete it. Without the other, you can’t grow it bigger.” 

She inspires her children to blend their strengths to continue the family vision. The family will continue to travel internationally to oversee their businesses in Malaysia, Taiwan, and now Denver.

With the grand opening around the corner, Mama Kim is ready to welcome Denver diners into its global family—a place where community, wellness, and bold Malaysian flavors come together.