Max's Restaurant - Glendale

Do you require vaccination?

No they don't

Do they have the tapa back on their menu, or breakfast in general?

I don't think they serve breakfast since they don't open early enough for that. Due to the Pandemic, they raised their prices (as expected) but scale down on the serving size (not good). If they ever do Tapa, it's one dish that Pinoys eat for…

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Do you guys know what soy sauce they use? I know pansit bihon is gluten free cause it's rice noodles.

I don't think so

Do they have vegan options?

No, but they have veggie dishes.

Do we need to make a reservation in using the videoke room? Any minimum amount or headcounts?

I know for sure that u need to make a reservation to use d videoke room because we’ve used it several times in the past. I just dont know how much is d deposit, sorry! I think it depends on d foods ur gonna order for ur party.

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Is there still renovation going on inside the restaurant?

Renovations are done. Restrooms are now located by dining area instead of by the reception/waiting area in front.

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Do they take reservation?

We called on a weekday for lunch and they said they do not take reservations.

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Ezrah L.

17 years ago

I love Max's! First of all I like the building from outside lol (It's like cabin style) as well as the inside. The food is great and the staff are nice. I ordered my favorite dish in there...sisig! It's so hot, crunchy and spicy! My kinda taste! lol. Lechon kawali is soo good too! Their calamares was delicious as well! We ordered two plates for that because it was only for appetizer and we were in a big group and we still wanted more! The atmosphere makes you feel like you're really in Filipinotown lol. My friends and I went to dinner here before we go clubbing, we got in line and I saw my friend's husband in there and he became our server. We were getting cut in front of by a lot of customers because our group of 5 was "too big" than 5 or more people in a group who were going ahead of us. So I asked the receptionist when is our turn, that's when our server, who happened to be my friend's husband, came and said (just because he knew me) something like "Atat naman kayo...Malapit na..etc" That's the only reason I gave the restaurant a 4. I felt like I was disrespected just because he knew me. We are still customers and we have the right to say what we think is right or whatnot. Anyway, he took us to the upper level. I like sitting on the upper level, kinda like you're on stage or a vip section. Makes me feel very important, haha. I've only gone to the Bar once because of my friend's birthday. It's pretty cool. They have an onstage karaoke in there. You can kinda see what's going on there or hear the people singing in there if you're sitting on the other side of the restaurant in the dining section, haha. I recommend this to people who have not eaten REAL Filipino food yet. You'll love this place! read more

Marie A.

6 years ago

Worst Filipino restaurant in Los Angeles Area! They just want to get your money. They don't know how to make their customers happy and satisfied! They are deceiving their customers! I ordered the $65 promo! They said the promo is good for 5 people! They said the pata is large, but the large pata is really the SMALL size PATA! They just tell their customer that their pata is large but actually the size is SMALL with no knuckles. They gave me Sinigang but the regular size and the regular size is the smallest size!!! How will that feed 5 people? Then they gave me a burnt and dry fried chicken with soggy fries! The canton has no flavor and 1 piece of cabbage and small tiny piece of celery!!!! My goodness!!! This is how you treat your customer this time of pandemic crisis??? Then when I picked up my order, i was expecting it was ready because it was a pre order! Well I just waited for 2 hours with a bunch of people also pissed waiting for hours too. The staffs didn't practicing social distancing and doesnt implement public health protocol for social distancing. I wonder what will happen to the dine in area where the customers are seated. I didnt see them sanitizing the area when I was their waiting for my order. Never coming back to this restaurant! They don't think about their customer's safety! They dont clean the pick up area and the dining room. Very unsanitized!!! read more

Paul M.

14 years ago

Being Filipino, I love this type of food. I come here mostly when I am with my other Filipino friends that want a sit down type of restaurant rather than a fast food type of restaurant with already prepared food you choose from. The good: The half chicken has a very crispy skin and tender and juicy meat. Comes right of the bone. The pork adobo was also very tender and delicious. It is served with freshly sliced onions and tomato which is a good combination over rice. The chicken chicharon, or deep fried chicken skin, is not the best for you but I can't help but pick at it. The Kare-Kare is one of my favorites. But I feel they give you more vegies in the dish then meat. The bad: Unfortunately though, the service was not very good. After being seated, we waited about 10 minutes for someone to actually ask to take our order. Our waters came after our meal had arrived. And if they are really busy, it is very hard to get refills. Overall, the food is pretty good. There are a lot of fried dishes, so I would suggest mixing it up with some stew and other variety of dishes. Also, save room for desert. The Halo-Halo finishes the meal nicely. read more

Dianne R.

15 years ago

This restaurant was a DISASTER. I think the word disaster would itself be an understatement of how awful the service we received at this place. We had hyped up this place so much to our family friends that when we finally did treat them to dinner there last night, we could never have been more embarrassed. I guess we should have been tipped off when the servers suspiciously did not want us to order more of certain kinds of food. Because when the food came, it was pretty obvious they had run out of certain ingredients and were just trying to make do with what they had left. The kare-kare was the wrong color and definitely missing meat and vegetables.The sinigang pork soup came way too late and was very obviously diluted with water. And they brought the rice after all of the entrees were already there. The waiter apologized that it was because they were short-staffed and they were lacking ingredients, which would be completely understandable had they admitted to that before we had ordered. Instead, we got served with half-assed made food and poor service. Needless to say, we will not be returning. read more

Vernon Van R.

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3 months ago

We visited Max's of Manila and overall had a great experience. Parking is valet only, which is convenient but something to keep in mind when planning your visit. Might get busy so plan ahead. Space is big so it may get loud and cramped. We ordered the whole fried chicken, sinigang na baboy, pancit canton, and rice. It was a lot of food for two people, honestly closer to a portion for three. That said, the chicken itself is on the smaller side, so you might still find yourself finishing it. Everything we ordered was delicious. The sinigang had that perfect balance of sour and savory, and the pancit canton was flavorful and satisfying. As for the fried chicken, there is just something about it that stands out. It is simple but incredibly good. The only downside is that you wish there was more of it. Service was great and fairly quick, even during a busy time. Overall, a solid spot when you are craving classic Filipino comfort food. We will definitely be back when the craving for Max's hits again. read more

Robert M.

10 years ago

Great Filipino food... Just top quality, in my opinion. The only reason I didn't rate them with a 5 is because of cleanliness issues. Like most Asian restaurants I've visited (generally other than Japanese), they allow some things to slip in this area. There was at least one fly continually buzzing around our table for much of the meal; at one point, we even had to return some of the food because the fly had landed on it. To their credit, they cheerfully replaced it. In addition, the toilet area is not well kept. The toilet is an automatic flusher, but was not flushing at all, and so my young son was unable to use it. I have always believed that commitment shown to cleanliness in the bathroom is very probably a reflection of their overall concern for cleanliness, even in areas we might not normally see, like the kitchen. All this said, my family still does very much enjoy our meals here at Max's, and the positives far outweigh the negatives. Cheerful service, and excellent food. read more

Juaquin C.

467

9 years ago

I don't normally typically take time to review restaurants on yelp, but let me tell you this place is GREAT. I had the most AWESOME server named Alfredo, he was so nice. Im not a Filipino, but I grew up eating Filipino foods even though I didnt know some of the names of the dishes Alfredo had no problem describing the dishes and figuring out what I like. It was almost like he knew already what I wanted, I barely had to order. Alfredo took EXTRA care to refill my drinks and ask us if we needed any help. I was at the restaurant with my best friend and her son as well. At the end Alfredo suggested a dessert we could all try because my friends son wanted dessert. Alfredo told us he would "Surprise" us and brought the Halo-Halo, which is a dish neither me or my friend have ever tried or seen. IT WAS SO DELICIOUS. Even my friend son who is picky said it was "the best place ever". Definitely going back to see Alfredo. read more

Jaiden J.

2 years ago

Max's Restaurant truly lives up to its reputation as a Filipino culinary gem, especially renowned for its crispy chicken. From the moment we stepped in, the service was nothing short of phenomenal--attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. Now, onto the food: the crispy chicken was absolute perfection. Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, with flavors that danced on my palate. The accompanying sauces and sides complemented the dish beautifully, enhancing every bite. We also tried their sinigang and adobo, both bursting with authentic Filipino flavors that reminded me of home-cooked meals. The ambiance was inviting, and the portions were generous. Max's Restaurant is a must-visit for anyone craving delicious Filipino food with exceptional service. Can't wait to return and explore more of their menu! read more

Gary W.

4 years ago

HORRIBLE AND DISGUSTING!! Do not ever come to Max's, I just found out that they closed the restaurant yesterday due to an insecticide letter in front of their door, and today they only have a food truck because the dining is closed. I ate with my family and friends on September 18, 2022, and there was a cockroach in our soup I couldn't believe it. We were so excited to eat at Max's but MY GOD what this place offers is illnesses for customers. We came yesterday to complain to the manager but the restaurant was closed which was due to the letter about insecticide, I guess they were rightfully caught of their own unsafe sanitation. DO NOT BRING YOUR FAMILY OR FRIENDS TO EAt. Do not hide my review because customers need to know that Max is terrible. read more

Oscar C.

2 years ago

It's sad We went there in January we always go there because the food is similar to Caribbean food the style but it's sad we never left a place without pay because I always double check with lo mom when she had to tip and help her to type the amount , they had a picture of us entering the restaurant like we were bad people that we didn't pay we never left a place whiteout pay then we went again on the last days of January they showed us the picture and said you guys didn't paid last time we were shocked we paid cash , the waiter steal the money or the guy who cleaned the table , super shady ir that happen again to the waiter PLEASE OWNER put camera to check all tables because your WAITER is getting your MONEY . read more

Sandra G.

7 years ago

For an upscale Filipino restaurant, this is one of the top. So far my experience dining here with pretty much I tried I'm pretty much satisfied with the taste, its delicious. But there are times that this place is busy expect the wait from the valet parking, to waiting to be seated and the food arrival will take that long, well that is expected of course and quite frustrating specially when you are hungry but the food you will expect a different taste because of busy and rush nope still as good. I'm giving 5 star on food taste not on presentation, ambiance, service, etc. those are simply average for my points of view. So for you guys like to try Filipino food this is recommended with a decent price. read more

Lori A.

16 years ago

Im half filipino so i only like some of the food. When me and my boyfriend walk in they look at us like why in the hell is this white boy and mexican chick here. HA. Then i only order the milkfish cause my grandma isnt close enough to cook if for me. I like that but what i dont like is the adobo. Maybe its just me and my grandma has been making it wrong my entire life but the gravy for the adobo at maxs is gross. And the poncit not that great either. the noodles are mushy! The service kinda sucks too. we had this one lady take our order and everytime we ordered she looked at us like "are we sure we wanted that?" she was odd! read more

Amelia M.

6 years ago

TERRIBLE and RUDE customer service! The person I talked to was very rude and asked me to just place my order online. I also asked them what other bundle Meals ABC or promos they have and she told me to check their website and facebook. I placed and called my order 12:30pm and my food was not ready! Ordered their pata bundle meal and fried chicken. I waited for 1 hour and 30 mins! So disappointed at this place. Terrible food! Toasted pata and fried chicken small as a quail! Not coming back! Very disappointed! Never again! So expensive! Just go buy at costco or go to barrio fiesta glendale instead very on time and precise! read more

Filipina J.

14 years ago

Best best as far as Filipino Restaurants are concerned!! The signature Max's Fried Chicken is always the same -- Yummy and crispy and goes so well with the Banana Ketchup. Filipino favorites are done well though don't match home cooking. Every so often, their Pinakbet comes out soggy (overcooked veggies). Service is always prompt. The wait can be long sometimes, but worth it. As of the summer of 2012, they don't serve Tocino breakfast anymore. Try the Tapa toasted cripsy -- super good with the garlic vinegar and fish sauce. Don't forget the desserts -- Halo Halo and Buko Pandan. read more

Lexi T.

12 years ago

I hope this catches the business owner's attention.. I really love everything they have especially the Lumpia(?? is that how you say it??) and the crispy pata. A lot of Americans like myself have a special love for Filipino foods here in America that is why maybe you should consider delivering 24 hours lol I know it's too much to ask but why can't they do it like how Max's does it in the Phil? I have a friend in the Phil and we always talk on Skype, she tells me how Max's deliver there (but not 24 hours tho). If Max's here in America deliver, I'd order aaaaaaaaallllllllll the time! read more

Tristan M.

12 years ago

Max's is best known for its over priced fried chicken. I've had better Filipino food at Good-Ha than Max's. Everything on the menu is over priced, specially the crispy pata. Which you'll get a measly amount of meat on it, mostly bone and only good for 1 person and you'll be coughing up almost $20 for the pata. If you want legit meaty crispy pata, Toto's on Verdugo is the place to go. It does have a good environment, fun and noisy, like any typical Pinoy gathering. But severely over priced for mediocre portions. I suggest Barrio Fiesta for a more authentic Filipino experience. read more

Elizabeth J.

15 years ago

Used to be a great fan of this place because I was always taken here by my half-filipino cousin during our college days. I remembered that we used to look forward to our Friday pig out here at Max's. Sadly, i don't think still have its former glory (maybe due to the recession?) The only thing that didn't change in taste was the garlic fried rice and the halo-halo, but the servings sure was decreased. Having said that, I still love this place and is one of the top places i go to whenever i crave for some Filipino food. Hope they get back where they used to be though =) read more

Christie H.

12 years ago

Came here yesterday for a late happy fathers day! this place was pretty packed! had to wait about 30 minutes before we were seated, so my family and I decided to walk around the mall for a bit and made it back in time for them to seat us. As we were guided to our seat i noticed the spacing it was pretty large! impressed we had to wait 30 minutes too! The menu looked pretty pricey but once the food got out to us, i could see why it was so so good i loved the sinigang, always tasting sour! ALso the servide was very goodas well read more

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