I can absolutely confirm I'm here on a fair regular basis. I love their calamansia tea, calamansia…read moremango drink, lumpia, chicken sisig, tamarind chicken, butterfly shrimp, garlic rice, turon and ube halaya. I've been known to order several meals at a time and use leftovers as meal prep for a few days when I'd rather not cook. When in doubt always order extra white sauce! I recently purchased extra so I could add to a broccoli slaw. There are just a few tables inside for in restaurant seating but so far I seem to time it fairly well with snagging a table. The customer service is always great, Diane is the best! They also have a freezer full of items for grab and go including uncooked lumpia, adobe chicken and dinuguan.

Today I was able to try Hello Lumpia after seeing someone's review on my instagram feed. I saw that…read morethey had small bags of frozen lumpia for sale and that was what initially drew me in. I knew I wouldn't leave though without getting some hot food to go. Upon walking in, staff was very friendly. I was greeted even while she was working with another customer. I headed straight to the freezer for my lumpia. They had chicken and pork. I then went to the counter to order my food. I ordered a regular sized pancit. The cashier gave me some tips for cooking my frozen lumpia in the air fryer or deep fryer which I appreciated. I waited less than 5 minutes for my pancit and then I was off. Once I arrived home I air fried my lumpia and ate my pancit. It was very flavorful, fresh, and I wish I had gotten a large! Next time for sure! My pork lumpia tasted just as good! I'm looking forward to my next visit and I can see myself being a regular customer here. Great food, friendly service, and several options to choose from.

Purple Roots is back and they're better than ever!…read more They are currently in their soft opening phase and is offering a limited menu from 5:00 PM-11:00 PM. They removed the kiosks and transitioned to full-service dining. - They are under new ownership with exciting plans ahead. Their vision is to elevate the Filipino dining experience in Jacksonville while collaborating with the local Filipino community to showcase the richness of Filipino cuisine. One concept I'm especially excited about? They're planning to launch a Filipino-inspired Chef's Table experience, similar to an omakase, highlighting Filipino flavors in a whole new way. Jacksonville's Filipino food scene just keeps getting better, and I can't wait to see what's next for Purple Roots!

This is a self service restaurant with Philippine cuisine. You have to get the pancit and lumpia if…read moreyou get nothing else! The service was quick and food was great so what more could you ask for!

A perfect tweak to a known saying would be 'The way to a…read moreFilipino's heart is through Max's Restaurant.' There may be several Filipino restaurants around, but this hits different. It is by far the closest to Filipino flavors. We always order Max's Fried Chicken paired with ketchup, Crispy Pata, Kare-Kare, Pancit, Lumpia, Chicharon Bulaklak and of course, Rice; Calamansi juice for drinks; and Halo-Halo for dessert. They are always very good, savory and very consistent. They have lots of options to choose from. One order is good for sharing hence I like that they offer Group/Package Meals from time to time that it feels like a feast, so we get to taste different items at a reasonable price. They also have 2 event rooms which we have reserved for one of our Christmas parties as they have mic and television which are perfect for either playing music or Karaoke. They also have Party Menu where they can serve in chafing dish, as well as To Go Catering menu. During our 1st time, I recall most of us saying, 'This tastes exactly the same', 'I remember having this with my family/friends after work', 'We used to order Crispy Pata during celebrations or drinking sessions', and a bunch of other stories to share over Max's meal, fit for almost everyone.

My wife and I were driving up from Daytona Beach on our way to Amelia Island and decided to stop by…read moreMax's. It has been a long while since we ate at a Max's...perhaps not since we lived in Hawai'i 8 years ago. In any case, we were looking forward to dining at Max's once again. Upon being seated, we perused the menu. My wife ordered the Max's Budget Meal (fried chicken leg quarter, lumpia and rice for $18) and I ordered the Lechon Kawali ($18) and an order of white rice (3 scoops for $7). The fried chicken was good as expected but I thought the banana ketchup, which is probably house made, didn't seem to have that familiar Jufran or UFC brand banana ketchup taste. The lumpias were OK but once again, we would've preferred a sweet garlic chili sauce to dip it in instead of the house made sauce. The lechon kawali had a nice and crispy skin with tender and flavorful meat but the house made sauce fell short of duplicating the familiar Mang Tomas lechon sauce. Of course we had to top off the meal with an order of Halo Halo to share and that hit the spot...although at $11, it was a bit on the steep side. All in all, we felt the food quality and flavors were good but the house made sauces were a bit off what was familiar. Perhaps we were focusing on nostalgia and memories of past Max's dining experiences, but this visit fell a bit short. Lunch for 2 with tip came out to just over $70.

The food here SMACKS so hard! My favorite food from here is the sinigang, it tastes exactly like…read morehow my mom used to make it! The guy who runs the front of the store is extremely friendly and welcoming! I also love that this restaurant is family operated! I will be coming back here often for sure!

This place is a hidden gem! The food here is very authentic,…read moreFlavorful and always very fresh! It is a small place but worth it! A must try for Filipinos looking for really good food and don't have to travel to the Westside.

Good Filipino restaurant to try out. They also cater too! They have frozen meals in their fridges…read moreoff to the side. Which makes it easy if you're traveling. They make cake and have deserts too. They make the food to order so there is a waiting period.they are closed certain day of the wee

I would absolutely return! I will first state that the entire menu is well priced for every budget…read more Under $5, $10, or $20, you will find something to eat that will leave you satisfied! The staff are incredibly kind and helpful. You truly will walk in and feel like you are eating at a family member's home in the cozy, peaceful atmosphere. The Sisig Empanada was a 9.7/10. It was flaky and smelled amazing. My first bite had a great amount of sisig and flavor. I would get this again and again. Taho was a 8.1/10. This was a dessert that was well balanced and not overly sweet. They also have deals of 50% off on Thursday!

First time at this restaurant. They had pancit, chicken tinola soup, another chicken dish, and…read moremung bean dish. The soup was good but was missing something. Soy sauce? It was okay. The dessert was good. I think we got a cassava cake. Service was quick, but it was pricey. 2 - 1 choice, pancit, and cassava cake for $36.00.

I love the filled dumpling just like in Hawaii! Great great…read moregreat! You can eat hot or cold perfect for every family event

To be honest, we went to their food truck once about 4 years ago, and back then, the hype just…read moredidn't live up to what we got. Fast forward to now, and I am really glad we gave them another shot because they definitely stepped up their game. The restaurant itself has a great vibe, very trendy, modern, and clean, with a solid crowd showing how popular it has gotten. When you walk in, you order right from two kiosks at the front of the store, which keeps things moving smoothly. On top of that, the customer service was nice and helpful if you needed anything. Even with a good crowd, the service was fast, and our food was out hot and ready within 10 minutes. The food was solid all around: Beef Bulgogi Fried Rice (with added shrimp): Tender, deeply seasoned beef topped with rich drizzled sauces, green onions, and fresh lime. Adding the extra shrimp to complete a good slop tray. Garlic Shrimp Fried Rice: Generous portions of juicy garlic shrimp over a bed of well-seasoned fried rice that wasn't greasy at all. Lemonade with Strawberry Popping Boba: Super refreshing and the perfect sweet pairing to balance out the rich, savory meal. Great portions, awesome atmosphere, helpful staff, and fast service. They definitely redeemed themselves from our first experience. Solid 4 stars!

I may have a new (delicious) habit. The new storefront opened up in Mandarin and is not too far…read morefrom me. Right out of the gate they were busy, and hopefully they will stay as lively after the first few months because let me tell you they have something good going on. The decoration is simple, clean and nothing out of the ordinary. The staff were just humming along... nothing extraordinary or notable either. The food though. I tried them for the first time a few weeks ago at an event and have been patiently waiting for them to open.... That's how good it was the first time around. I cannot wait to go back =)

Honestly I wasn't impressed…read more I don't think the owner was ready for lunch time. I waited 1 hour for my lunch. I believe it was around $15.00. Quite bland and the pancit was lacking vegetables. The owner apologized for removing the carrots, she said the carrots were soggy. Quiet place to have lunch but be extra patient.

10/10 highly recommend…read more This is a small store and restaurant with only four tables. It is soooo good. True authentic lumpia. Highly recommend the pork adobo and the pancit. The lady was so nice and helpful. The space is cluttered but clean.