This is literally a hole in the wall in a row of storefronts, but their food is very good. My coworkers and I went here during a conference on a Friday for lunch, and the employees were so kind and eager to have our small group. We wanted to get quick food, but at a place we could also sit down. The food is constantly cooked, but it is there ready for you to choose what you want, pay, and then sit down or take it to go to eat. Two of my coworkers got chicken adobo, a couple others got some type of fish, and I got some lumpia & pancit- I don't really eat meat. I also got a plantano (fried plantain) with this caramel-like drizzle over it, and it did not disappoint. We were so happy we chose Maymar- if you're in the area, definitely check them out! read more

Best Filipino food in Va! There are other Maymar restaurants but Princess Anne Rd is the original spot and the best out of all of them. The place is in an old run down shopping center, the inside isn't any better either but the food is so delicious!! It's a different menu daily but they will have your standard pancit, lumpia, and adobo dishes available. If it's your first time trying Filipino food definitely go here, it's authentic and you won't be disappointed. read more

Wonderful service, great food no good prices. Staff can make all the difference and everyone is very friendly. Plus the food is amazing!

Great food, friendly staff, and Karaoke, what else could you ask for in a Filipino restaurant? I took a friend to eat here and not only was the food great and what I was expecting, but the staff were extremely friendly, the price great for the value. We also got to participate in Karaoke night, talk about a unique experience! It was great and the other patrons there welcomed us to join them as they sang. If you are looking for a fun Friday night with great Filipino food, this is your place! read more

Maymar Norfolk - Pancit, Pinakbit, Lumpia & KareKare - Filipino Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I couldn't decide what to have for lunch today so I resorted to Yelp to find somewhere I haven' been lately that was close to work. When I realized how close Maymar was to the office, I couldn't believe I'd forgotten about it, let alone not been since our office relocated nearby. The last time I went to Maymar was not long after it'd opened when I was in my late teens/early 20s. Now I'm in trouble because there is some damn good lumpia WAY too close to work! Thank goodness I only had 4 pieces, because I could've easily eaten enough to put me in a week-long food coma! It rivals that of one of my favorite places for it (which I will not mention because that would just not be nice)! I also got an ungodly amount of pancit, which I only ate a bit of for one or more of the following reasons: 1. Ever notice that no matter how much pancit you eat there always seems to be a ton left in the container? 2. Because after 4 pieces of lumpia, how much pancit could I eat without falling out of my chair? 3. Because I want to take some home for the hubs to take to work tomorrow for lunch because sometimes I'm nice and share. Well, that, or I'll eat it for dinner and he's S...O...L! The prices are insanely good for the portions and quality of food. Can't wait to go back again! Just have to remember to go a little earlier than noon, because that place gets PACKED at lunchtime.. and for good reason! read more

I ordered 8 longanisa and a medium order of diniguan and they charged me 27$ are you kidding me? Over priced and I waited 30 minutes. Bullshit read more

Food is great, authentic. The only problem I have is the prices aren't clearly posted, but it's not expensive. Lumpia is some of the best I've had! read more

I've seen a lot of places referred to as "a hole in the wall." This is the only place that is pretty a large hole in the wall. There are many places that will have candles and nice table cloths and servers speaking with fake French accents - this place is not it. In fact, it is so obscure that I drove past it twice in my excursion for it. Trust me, though, you're not here for the decor. You're here for the food. While I cannot speak to how authentic it may be, the fact that there are people from the Philippines eating lunch there probably says something about its authentic factor, It has about six tables flushed against the wall as you walk in. Turn left and you'll see vats of hot food waiting to be picked from. On the day I was there, I counted 12 items, to include two soups. So, if you're not familiar with these types of food, here's what you do: point to whatever looks best. I ended up getting the chicken Adobe, a vegetable dish cooked in pork and sardines and a pork bone soup. They put the two items on a heaping pile of steamed rice and put the soup in another container. The tables feel kind of sticky - kind of like the kind of stickiness you'd feel on children's toys because they never wash their hands and touch everything, but again, not there for the decor. Definitely not a date kind of place. The chicken was tender and had just a hint of saltiness, with a sour and sweet after taste. The vegetable dish was slightly pungent but well cooked. The pork from the soup had just the right texture, and the broth exploded in my mouth. I could have done without the sourness, though. Overall, three items and a Coke cost me about $10. Not a bad price to pay for an authentic experience. Bonus point - owner checked on me every few minutes to see it I was okay or if I needed for rice. Definitely go here if you're feeling adventurous - they may not speak with a French accent, but there is an accent, so you will be transported to a world beyond what you now know of food. If anyone wants to go with me one day, hit me up. And as always, make sure to tip. read more

Maymar Norfolk - Fried fish with a pork adobe thing. - Filipino Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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This place is legit and has the best chicken adobo in the Hampton Rhodes area. Respect!!! read more

Maymar Norfolk - I eat here about 3 days a week. Legit!!!! - Filipino Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

rude staff, ignored me, i asked a question I got hung up on the phone. very disorganized

Thimbs up! You get a lot of good food for a very reasonable price. I ordered the chicken adobo with white rice and noodles, a ground beef dish with white rice, a turon, and 2 diet cokes for $16.99. The chicken was good but a bit too fatty. The ground beef was great. It was savory with a hint of sweetness. My favorite food item was the turon. It's a banana wrapped in this delicious, crispy, sugary, fried dough. It probably has as many grams of carbs as you should eat in a day but it was very very good. I would go back just for this. The service and the atmosphere were 5 stars. Since it was pur first time here, we were asking the lady at the counter for recs and she gave us free tasties of almost all the meats. She didn't mind that we were taking a little longer to order and was joking with us the whole time. The atmosphere is jolly all around. Good lunch place! Worth coming. read more

Maymar Norfolk - Chicken adobo with noodles - Filipino Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Today was the first time I tried the sour soup I think it was called sinigang. Omg it was so good, I'm kickin myself that I never tried it before today. read more

The best Filipino food in Virginia!!! "Simut-sarap" ang lahat ng pagkain. I highly recommend this restaurant. Come on!! read more

If you're craving Filipino food, this is the spot to go. Lots of varieties and the Turon (fried wrapped banana) is to die for! read more

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I went during lunch and it's as hectic as a popular local spot is expected to be. It's a small restaurant with all its food behind clear glass so you can see and choose what you'd like. Unfortunately they didn't have menus so you kind of have to guess what's what and are clueless to the cost until you get rung up. Luckily everyone working there, although busy didn't mind explaining what's what. I got the chicken adobo with pancit which came to $6 something for a filled up carry out box. The chicken was tender and flavored wonderfully and so was the pancit. They also had this delicious looking fried plantain with some type of drizzle on it that i'm definitely going to have to try next time. read more

Maymar Norfolk - Chicken Adobo (after a few bites) and pancit. $6 something - Filipino Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Place was a gem. Got the triple meat combo platter w adobo chicken (on point), pork and onion (on point) and sweet sausage (my least favorite but still delicious). Wife got pancit, veggies and beef ground w veggies which were all delicious. For dessert had candies banana which was one of the greatest things my wife and I have ever tasted. read more

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Called at the last minute for a large serving of chicken pancit! Our request was granted and treated like family during the process! I love both the Norfolk and Chesapeake restaurants! read more

Very good! Food like mama makes! It's definitely a hole in the wall, but you won't be sorry!

No way that this is Phippeno food! They sacrificed quality for quantity and if you ever had real phippeno they would never do this. So I had the chicken adobo and the very first thing I wanted to do is throw the whole plate in the trash but then I felt bad for the rats and bums that might eat it so I took gasoline and burnt it in a fire pit but to my amazement the chicken adobo had the last laugh cause I had diarrhea for the next 12 hours. So if your looking for a good diet plan try the chicken adobo. #chickenadobochallenge read more

Best Filipino food in Norfolk hands down! I just spent $4 and needed a crain to take my food to the table...that's a good thing. Pork steak, machado, chicken adobo, BBQ, and Lumpia are my starting 5 and believe me, not even the Miami Heat can run with this squad!!! Closed on Wednesdays read more

Hands down the best Filipino food in the Norfolk and 757! My family and I have been going here and ordering food since I was born. We are close friends with the owners and they're the best at cooking and customer service! I'm not biased even with a close relation with them. I have tried all the other filipino restaurants in the 757 and in my opinion this is the best Filipino food because of their incredible quality. They put love into each dish they make and they're just honestly wonderful cooks. Also, there are other MayMars in va beach and Chesapeake but I still think this Norfolk location has the better food of the other two locations. There is always a variety of choices everyday. It can range of chicken adobo, pancit, dinuguan, lumpia, turon, BBQ and many other Filipino delicacies. How ordering works is called turo-turo in Tagalog which means point-point. This means you point at which food you want in the glass then you pay for it. It's a quick and easy option for quick dining. You can also order huge portions for catering. The location itself is quite small and quaint. It feels very homey. There are a few tables for dining in. The only thing I dislike about this place is they tend to close early everyday; usually when they run out of food. The food is too good and it doesn't last long so if you want to try some try earlier in the day! 10/10 would HIGHLY recommend. read more

This place was awesome I recommend this place to anyone wanting good Filipino food. The Service was excellent!!!!

What is up with this place. Went there on Thursday and no one was there...sat in the parking lot for a few and nothing. Wasted a whole lunch break messing around with them. Maymars has always been a family staple and I'm sure nothing has changed, except the customer service perhaps read more

I'm not afraid to admit I have a poke' bowl addiction and Maymar has the best! Recommend you try and then recommend to your friends. Good prices. read more

This is a great place to go if you are looking for a cheap and fast meal. I ordered the chicken adobo and white rice. They didn't have many other non pork options but I love chicken adobo so it was fine. The chicken had a lot of bones and the color was different than I ever seen before. It was tasty though. The rice was a bit under cooked and crunchy so I didn't eat it. The lady serving the food was really nice and there was a nice guy kind helping everywhere. He offered us a sample of the pancit but it has pork in it so we declined, but it was a nice gesture. They didn't have good AC so it was pretty warm in the restaurant but there are tables in case you want to eat in. read more

Maymar Norfolk - Chicken Adobo and white rice - Filipino Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Wonderful filipino food and deserts!! We go around noon when the business is busy and the food is steady being freshly refilled. Great flavor, super friendly atmosphere. Wish the place had more space. I always leave here with a happy tummy. read more

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Great whole in the wall spot. Been here a couple times since I moved to this area. So convenient when I'm craving Comfort food but don't feel like cooking. They have the best selections during the beginning of business hours. read more

This my first time here to eat Filipino food. I ordered the Chicken adobo and I have had better tasting. There was no flavor and it was very greasy. The pancit, was very bland, not enough carrots and vegetables. The fried lumpia tasted like the same cooking oil used for the fried fish. I am a professional cook and i know how to prepare all of these dishes the right way. Hopefully this Filipino spot will take more pride in Cooking Filipino food. read more

Thank you to the staff that had helped me clean up the broken class from my car ( Josh) and allowing your restaurant as a safe haven when accidents occur! Did I mention the food is bomb feels like home! read more

Oh my goodness!!! This restaurant is everything and has everything you could ever imagine in eating Filipino food. The variety of food offered was hot and fresh and the displays were full at all times. The portions are beyond belief for such a cheap price. Maymar has a familial feel to it, like you're sitting down to eat at your Lola's house. Everyone was friendly and full of smiles upon entering. Get there early and be prepared to wait in line. I've learned if there's a line, it's worth the wait. You will not be disappointed! read more

Great food! I came here for lunch, the place is pretty small but the food you receive are large portions. The pricing was pretty inexpensive between 6.99-7.99 for lunch specials. Around lunch hours, expect there to be a line. The employees work fast, and the food is never disappointing. There are seats for you to sit and enjoy your food, but not that big of a sitting and eating area. read more

The food here was amazing! The lines can be long here but they move pretty quickly. I got in right before the lunch rush and was quickly served. The staff are very friendly and check on you throughout your visit. I think that this may be my new favorite spot for Filipino food. read more

Maymar Norfolk - Turo (fried banana) - Filipino Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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This place is the real deal. No frills, no fuss -- just good food from the motherland. Excellent people behind the counter serving authentic renditions of the food I grew up eating. Perfect for when I've had too many beers the night before. read more

We came here bc of the review on yelp, but when we arrived the place looks pretty disappointing, theres not much food option like in the pictures and the food doesnt look appealing to me so me and my husband decided to only order one meal for him. He got a box of the pansit and 2 entrees, a small cup of soup and one 1 roll of banana fried. And the total was $17 something. For Filipino deli, this price is surprisingly overpriced!! Maybe the lady got it wrong or something, I tried to ask for a receipt but she wouldn't give me and my husband can't wait to try the food so he just said it's ok and we left. The food here is nothing to compared with other places so i guess I won't come back! read more

Food was good. I ordered pancit bihon, pancit palabok, lumpia and turon. They are the bomb!!! Will definitely come back and try their chicken adobo! read more

I've tasted a couple of Filipino places in the area, this one is favorite. Very small place but definitely authentic.The taste of the food is delicious, always get the chicken adobo, white rice, pancit, lumpia and turon. Always delicious read more

Maymar Norfolk - White rice, Adobo chicken and Lumpia - Filipino Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Hands down my favorite lunch spot! You will be greeted with smiles when you walk in the door and I go so often they know my "usual". The food is deliciously prepared by wonderful people! The portions are huge and the value is outstanding! My son loves the lumpia in particular and I love everything I've ever eaten at Maymar! Closed on Wednesday's but that's ok - everyone needs time off! Go here at lunch you will notice a line out the door but wait - they serve fast and it's worth the extra couple of minutes. You will not be disappointed!! read more

Oh not too shabby! I was looking for a place to eat in the area and ran across this on Yelp. Didn't really know what to expect since I only had Filipino food once or twice, a long time ago. Got the chicken adobo, pancit, and lumpia - they were all pretty good! $8 for my plate so you really can't beat that. Only wish their food items were labeled but I'll be back for sure to try the other items they have. read more

We love this place - it is always exciting to see the smiling employees! The food is always hot and tasty. You must try this place.

My coworker wanted pancit and stumbled across this establishment. The food was amazing from the menudo to the banana lumpia! The service was quick and the staff was extremely friendly. I will definitely be back! read more