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They now have their Tuna Poke back (for the past 3 weeks). Still delicious as always, highly recommend!
I love this place; such good poke bowls. Everything is customizable, choose proteins, sauces, condiments, etc. It can be a little overwhelming to choose all the options at first, but they give good suggestions if you're not sure. I like to get a bowl for the cooler for lunch, when I'm heading to the beach nearby. They do a really good lunch business, with poke, as well as Filipino food. Great, nondescript little building near 711, in between 1st View and Granby in OV. Highly recommended for some really good food!
This was my first time at Maymar and let me tell you how amazing my food was. I tried the 2 entree plate that came with white rice, adobo and curry chicken. The adobo was sooo good !!! I definitely should have gotten double adobo. I got a small pancit plate that looked pretty big lol the taste and flavor was definitely there. I tried one lumpia and 2 sweet chili wings. I saw them bringing out the pan of fried chicken and I HAD to try it. It was AMAZING !!!!!!!! They were still hot, fresh out or grease, and jammed packed with flavor. This place is a 9/10.
After landing on my Yelp radar for years, I finally got the chance to come here for some Filipino food. Most recently, they landed on the Yelp Top 25 list of restaurants in Hampton Roads. So on a day like today, why not stop by?? Once my girlfriend and I walked in, we immediately went to the counter to order. I chose 1 entree w/2 sides (white rice with chicken adobo and gravy and longaniza sausage). I also got 2 lumpia and Halo-halo for dessert (more on that in a minute). Overall, this was a good meal. The chicken adobo was cooked well and fell off the bone while the longaniza tasted great. The only negative out of the meal was the lumpia. Even though it tasted good and you could taste the meat, it was overcooked and was greasy, probably being cooked too long in oil. Would I get it again? Yes. Mistakes do happen from time to time. Now, onto the Halo-halo. I have been a fan of Filipino food for years now since becoming a Yelper. Eating treats from S'mores Amore and Jack Eats have really opened up my taste paletes big time. Last year, I had a specialty dessert from Only at Renee's in Va Beach called meis con hielo. Not too sweet but very satisfying. So when I took a look at what sweets Maymar offered, I chose Halo-halo, which is a frozen parfait consisted of shaved ice, evaporated milk and Ube ice cream along with fruits (too much to name here). Truly delicious. I can see why it's a very popular Filipino dessert. My girlfriend took a sample of mine and enjoyed it so much she ordered one herself to go. Not a bad thing at all. Besides the lumpia, I say our visit was a success. A small place with a staff that made you feel welcome. We even had a nice chat with the owner before leaving, particularly about the Halo-halo dessert. As the old saying goes, we will be back for another go-round.
First time here and I'm pretty sure that's it for me. I had the poke and it was ok but I could have gotten that anywhere poke is sold. Hubby had the traditional meal, he had the pancit and the chicken adobo. His dish had a super super long brown dark hair, sadly for him the hair was already in his mouth when he realized it. So gross, that really ended lunch pretty quickly.
A decent place for a quick bite if you're craving for a traditional Filipino food. We weren't hungry but wanted to just check out this place so we opted for two halo-halo. The price was fair for all the added bits in the halo-halo, not to mention it was delicious. The food looked appetizing and the patrons seem to enjoy their dining experience. One thing I notice was the guy behind the counter (could be the owner) was super friendly and seem to treat people like a friend - it's the Filipino hospitality! This place would not win a decor or ambiance contest but has a lot of potential for improvements. For example, the walls could use a touch of paint and new flooring. Overall, a decent place to checkout at least once.
Pork Stew (Menudo) traditionally consists of chunks of pork that is stewed in tomato sauce. Liver and potatoes are added afterwards. Bell peppers, chickpea, green peas, carrots and raisins may also be added. The Liver enhances the taste of the tomato sauce. You can eat this with rice or bread. Chicken curry is creamy and flavorful. It is bone chicken skin on. It has bell peppers, coconut milk, and curry. The service is good their staff are courteous. The place is clean. You can smell the food as soon as you enter the place. It invites you try what food they have for the day.
Okay so I was expecting a better appointed place but I guess the regulars don't mind the not so updated walls, seats, decor. I had wanted to order poke bowl since other reviews gave great reviews and posted really enticing photos. But maybe it was an off day or time (around 2pm on a Friday) the line of ingredients didn't look too appealing or lacked the amount to even make a poke bowl. So I ditched the poke bowl plan and went with the turo turo (buffet food line up). Since it was my first time, I asked if I can get pancit (noodles) instead of white of brown rice options that came with the 1, 2 or 3 entree meals. They said it would be an additional $3. I guess I am a little surprised when pancit is a staple just like rice AND other places give you that option without extra charge - like Felxxx Oriental Restaurant or Ihxw ihxx in Lynnhaven or even Gloxx Bakery along Kempsville Road. Then the service: not sure if sm experiencing the unfortunate new Asian customer who speaks Tagalog or not but I felt like I was rushed, when I asked what the entree was, it felt like I was being a pain / not my fault that there were entrees where they used ingredients that were not the original Recipe!! I went home with my to go order, quite frankly I haven't tasted it yet. But I think I've experienced enough that I don't think even if their food is good, they'd redeem themselves enough to warrant me going back; especially in this day and age where commerce depends so Much on word of mouth, consistency and reliability - customer service!
Was amazing, I would come back just for the fried fish. The curry chicken was seasoned just right. Sweet with a hint of spice. Adobo was on point. Wish u could order extra rice!
Hands down the best Pancit in VA!!! So tasty and lots of veggies. We tried the pork mechado, chicken curry, beef picadillo and chicken tinola. All tasted like my Mom's cooking. Every bite transported me back home. The service is top notch. Very friendly crew and the ambiance was relaxing. Clean and spacious inside. Will definitely be a regular here. I've noticed that their poke was also popular. Lots of people were ordering it from the menu so can't wait to try it next time.
MayMar is a well known name in the Hampton Roads area for Filipino food dining. This is one of my favorites as the people working are always friendly and willing to explain the dishes to novices. I had work function where I had to bring something to share. I bought a pan of their delicious pancit. Everyone loved the flavors! Definitely a great deal. They had quite a lunch crowd. I have to come out here for lunch. We will definitely be back.
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As a fellow Filipina, I've had my eyes on Maymar Poke & Grill for the longest! I finally caved in when I was in town and grabbed lunch here with my fiancé on a work day. Though a lot of people come in from the naval base and the surrounding area, it's not a super busy spot. This place is very hole-in-the-wall and straightforward. They serve both authentic Filipino food and Poke. People come in for both! This place offers a "turo-turo" experience, like what you would do at places like Panda Express, Moe's, Chipotle, where the entree items/Poke ingredients are already laid out for you and you just have to point ("turo" in Tagalog) at what you want on your plate. Even if you don't know the name of the dish, the staff is very helpful. The nice thing is you don't have to wait for your food to cook! I don't know if this place keeps the same menu everyday, but usually in places like these, the menu changes, so what was offered the day you visited might be different from the next! :) They also offer a unique variety of asian brand drinks on their fridge that you can just grab and pay for on the counter. Overall, our meal + drinks were a cheap price! Everyone in there was incredibly friendly. And the food was good! We had the adobo and the longganisa and it was delicious. But like most Filipino dishes, what is a hit for me might be a miss for some. Filipino food highly varies in flavor based on who cooks it since most households have their own flare and twist on cooking certain dishes. This is one of those things where you just have to go in and try it for yourself and see if you like how they make it! I personally enjoyed the meal and would love to come back to try their Poke! The space itself is very small. Not a lot of seating inside. So more of a to-go joint than a sit-down spot. It also shares the same strip with other businesses, so not a lot of parking either. But if you're looking for a quick lunch on the go, I highly recommend this spot. read more
I love this place; such good poke bowls. Everything is customizable, choose proteins, sauces, condiments, etc. It can be a little overwhelming to choose all the options at first, but they give good suggestions if you're not sure. I like to get a bowl for the cooler for lunch, when I'm heading to the beach nearby. They do a really good lunch business, with poke, as well as Filipino food. Great, nondescript little building near 711, in between 1st View and Granby in OV. Highly recommended for some really good food! read more
2 years ago
This was my first time at Maymar and let me tell you how amazing my food was. I tried the 2 entree plate that came with white rice, adobo and curry chicken. The adobo was sooo good !!! I definitely should have gotten double adobo. I got a small pancit plate that looked pretty big lol the taste and flavor was definitely there. I tried one lumpia and 2 sweet chili wings. I saw them bringing out the pan of fried chicken and I HAD to try it. It was AMAZING !!!!!!!! They were still hot, fresh out or grease, and jammed packed with flavor. This place is a 9/10. read more
7 months ago
After landing on my Yelp radar for years, I finally got the chance to come here for some Filipino food. Most recently, they landed on the Yelp Top 25 list of restaurants in Hampton Roads. So on a day like today, why not stop by?? Once my girlfriend and I walked in, we immediately went to the counter to order. I chose 1 entree w/2 sides (white rice with chicken adobo and gravy and longaniza sausage). I also got 2 lumpia and Halo-halo for dessert (more on that in a minute). Overall, this was a good meal. The chicken adobo was cooked well and fell off the bone while the longaniza tasted great. The only negative out of the meal was the lumpia. Even though it tasted good and you could taste the meat, it was overcooked and was greasy, probably being cooked too long in oil. Would I get it again? Yes. Mistakes do happen from time to time. Now, onto the Halo-halo. I have been a fan of Filipino food for years now since becoming a Yelper. Eating treats from S'mores Amore and Jack Eats have really opened up my taste paletes big time. Last year, I had a specialty dessert from Only at Renee's in Va Beach called meis con hielo. Not too sweet but very satisfying. So when I took a look at what sweets Maymar offered, I chose Halo-halo, which is a frozen parfait consisted of shaved ice, evaporated milk and Ube ice cream along with fruits (too much to name here). Truly delicious. I can see why it's a very popular Filipino dessert. My girlfriend took a sample of mine and enjoyed it so much she ordered one herself to go. Not a bad thing at all. Besides the lumpia, I say our visit was a success. A small place with a staff that made you feel welcome. We even had a nice chat with the owner before leaving, particularly about the Halo-halo dessert. As the old saying goes, we will be back for another go-round. read more
First time here and I'm pretty sure that's it for me. I had the poke and it was ok but I could have gotten that anywhere poke is sold. Hubby had the traditional meal, he had the pancit and the chicken adobo. His dish had a super super long brown dark hair, sadly for him the hair was already in his mouth when he realized it. So gross, that really ended lunch pretty quickly. read more
1 year ago
A decent place for a quick bite if you're craving for a traditional Filipino food. We weren't hungry but wanted to just check out this place so we opted for two halo-halo. The price was fair for all the added bits in the halo-halo, not to mention it was delicious. The food looked appetizing and the patrons seem to enjoy their dining experience. One thing I notice was the guy behind the counter (could be the owner) was super friendly and seem to treat people like a friend - it's the Filipino hospitality! This place would not win a decor or ambiance contest but has a lot of potential for improvements. For example, the walls could use a touch of paint and new flooring. Overall, a decent place to checkout at least once. read more
3 years ago
Pork Stew (Menudo) traditionally consists of chunks of pork that is stewed in tomato sauce. Liver and potatoes are added afterwards. Bell peppers, chickpea, green peas, carrots and raisins may also be added. The Liver enhances the taste of the tomato sauce. You can eat this with rice or bread. Chicken curry is creamy and flavorful. It is bone chicken skin on. It has bell peppers, coconut milk, and curry. The service is good their staff are courteous. The place is clean. You can smell the food as soon as you enter the place. It invites you try what food they have for the day. read more
4 years ago
Okay so I was expecting a better appointed place but I guess the regulars don't mind the not so updated walls, seats, decor. I had wanted to order poke bowl since other reviews gave great reviews and posted really enticing photos. But maybe it was an off day or time (around 2pm on a Friday) the line of ingredients didn't look too appealing or lacked the amount to even make a poke bowl. So I ditched the poke bowl plan and went with the turo turo (buffet food line up). Since it was my first time, I asked if I can get pancit (noodles) instead of white of brown rice options that came with the 1, 2 or 3 entree meals. They said it would be an additional $3. I guess I am a little surprised when pancit is a staple just like rice AND other places give you that option without extra charge - like Felxxx Oriental Restaurant or Ihxw ihxx in Lynnhaven or even Gloxx Bakery along Kempsville Road. Then the service: not sure if sm experiencing the unfortunate new Asian customer who speaks Tagalog or not but I felt like I was rushed, when I asked what the entree was, it felt like I was being a pain / not my fault that there were entrees where they used ingredients that were not the original Recipe!! I went home with my to go order, quite frankly I haven't tasted it yet. But I think I've experienced enough that I don't think even if their food is good, they'd redeem themselves enough to warrant me going back; especially in this day and age where commerce depends so Much on word of mouth, consistency and reliability - customer service! read more
Hands down the best Pancit in VA!!! So tasty and lots of veggies. We tried the pork mechado, chicken curry, beef picadillo and chicken tinola. All tasted like my Mom's cooking. Every bite transported me back home. The service is top notch. Very friendly crew and the ambiance was relaxing. Clean and spacious inside. Will definitely be a regular here. I've noticed that their poke was also popular. Lots of people were ordering it from the menu so can't wait to try it next time. read more
MayMar is a well known name in the Hampton Roads area for Filipino food dining. This is one of my favorites as the people working are always friendly and willing to explain the dishes to novices. I had work function where I had to bring something to share. I bought a pan of their delicious pancit. Everyone loved the flavors! Definitely a great deal. They had quite a lunch crowd. I have to come out here for lunch. We will definitely be back. read more
2 years ago
A few coworkers and i came here 4 times in the last 2 weeks so i think its definitely worthy of a great review. Convenient place not far outside gate 4 of Naval Base Norfolk. Everything Ive had there so far has been on point. Super fresh and perfect amount of spices. Love the use of garlic. I havent tried the Poke yet but everyone raves about it. This place is a must try. read more
3 years ago
Long time, no rice! I woke up wanting comfort food, and I only go to one place for Filipino food, besides my family gatherings, and that would be May Mar! As a kid without a filter, I'd ruthlessly comment on people's pancit because it wasn't May Mar quality but my taste buds always knew what was up. The OG in Norfolk on Princess Anne that I always go to is closed on Wednesdays, so I went to the location owned by the same family in the Ocean View area. Same goodness with the additional option of ordering poké! Ordered the traditional pancit and lumpia, turon, mechado, chicken curry, their bangin sweet chili wings, and a fried fish/munggo combo with a side of sinigang sabaw (im a separate photo lol I was hungry) My tummy and tastebuds are happy the vibes were nice in there too. You can tell there are some dope personalities on staff and they were playing all the bops lol read more
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2 years ago
Maymar is a bomb new Filipino and poke place that resides Ocean View right where Billy's Pizza used to be. It's split right down the middle depending on what you want to get. Poke to the left, and Filipino food à la carte to the right. I know that poke is the newest food craze to hit the scene, but I could not let that delicious smelling Filipino food go, so that's what I chose. The men working behind the counter were very friendly and helpful in explaining all the dishes that were out. I decided on getting white rice and three entrées to go (picadillo, pancit, and 4 lumpia). The food was amazing and served in a generous portion. Maymar is a nice change of pace for this part of Norfolk in terms of restaurants, and I hope to see this place stay here for a while. I will definitely be back to try one of their poke bowls. read more
9 years ago
Maymar!!!! I need you open on Monday's Jan (owner) really got me hooked to this place. I am now a lover of Pok'e! The Family vibe and atmosphere is why I will continue to support. It isn't uncommon to see the family members visiting. I'm so glad we have some diversity to the Oceanview community. The best part is that they are OV natives. I love the lumpia, chicken wings, and breakfast bar. The tuna I got in my pok'e bowl was so fresh and delicious. I will continue to go back! read more
4 years ago
This place is delicious and a MUST try for the following reasons: 1. Friendly and welcoming staff - we called our order in and the person on the phone was very helpful. He gave us some great recommendations! 2. Clean, hole in the wall kinda place - we felt like family walking in the door. It is located in what can be a seedy part of town, but well worth the drive. Don't let the appearance of the neighborhood fool you! 3. Yummy and tasted like my Dad's cooking, and I know I am biased, but he is my favorite Filipino chef! We ordered the curry chicken, lumpia, Pancit and Poke. We came from Hawaii and the Poke was heavenly! Well worth the drive and and you get your money's worth with the amount of fish you get. Really tasty with the veggies and crab meat. The lumpia looked burnt but it was yummy! Once again, don't let appearances fool you! We can't wait to come back and try more dishes! Thank you! read more
7 years ago
OMG! This is HANDS DOWN the best lumpia and pancit I have EVER had.... And I am definitely an "eater"! The lumpia is so crispy and fresh-and has such a godly flavor that takes you straight to heaven and back. I ordered 8 for my family but unfortunately they didn't get to have any because I ate them all on the ride home. LOL It's like one of those things you try and hide from your kids just to have that "mom moment" without anyone interrupting you or wanting a piece These lumpia are now part of a guilty pleasure. The pancit was so soft, the meat and veggies were perfectly cooked. I just can't say enough about it. I have been back EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. to get this food and I am ashamed I don't have better self control. read more
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Been hard to find a good poke bowl in the area. I can safely say they gave me the best poke bowl I've had outside Hawai'i. Clean, good vibes, got some classic Asian drinks and snacks so you know I had to cop a Yan Yan. I'll be back to try to Pinoy eats next! read more
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Poke bowl is fresh & awesome! Lumpia is good. Adobe is amazing! Definitely a great place for Filipino food!! read more
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Yes, they are. I ate there today and asked. I was told that the two other Maymar restaurants in the area are separately owned by members of the same family. They all serve Filipino dishes. The new one, which opened in October of last year, is the…
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