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MAX'S RESTAURANT (Cuisine of the Philippines) Service List
Dine-In Menu
Appetizers, Salads and Sides
Lumpiang Shanghai (Egg Roll)
A delicious mix of ground pork and vegetables rolled in pastry wrapper and deep fried. Served with Sweet and Sour Sauce on the side. A Filipino favorite
$7.95 Calamares (Calamari)
Battered and deep fried squid rings, served with Vinegar Garlic Dip on the side
$8.50 Max's Teaser
A delightful sampler Lumpiang Shanghai, Sweet Potato Fries and Calamares
$8.95 Crispy Tentacles
Served with vinegar garlic dip
$8.95 Chicken Chicharon (Crispy Chicken Skin)
A traditional Filipino appetizer served with vinegar garlic dip
$5.95 Sibuyas, Kamatis, Labanos (Onion, Tomato, Radish)
Filipino style salsa
$4.25 House Salad
Mixed Greens with mango or calamansi dressing
$3.95 French Fries
$2.95 Atchara (Pickled Papaya)
$4.95 Sweet Potato Fries
$4.95
The House That Fried Chicken Built
Max's Fried Chicken is best enjoyed with Banana Ketchup mixed with Worcestershire and hot sauce
Max's Fried Chicken
70 year old recipe of tender young chicken marinated in Max's signature seasonings and golden fried to perfection
Whole
$14.95 Half
$9.95
Rice and Noodles
Garlic Rice
Jasmine rice deliciously stir fried in golden garlic bits
Cup
$1.50 Small
$3.95 Large
$6.25 Crabmeat Fried Rice
Generously served with eggs, carrots, green peas and crabmeat
$11.95 Steamed Rice
Freshly steamed Jasmine rice
Cup
$1.25 Small
$3.50 Large
$5.25 Shrimp Fried Rice
Generously mixed with egg, shrimp, carrots and green peas
$10.95 Tinapa Fried Rice (Smoked Milkfish Fried Rice)
Seasoned rice made more flavorful by a fusion of sautéed garlic, onion, tomatoes, sliced kangkong and pan-fried ground smoked bangus, topped with spring onion sticks and fresh diced tomatoes
$8.95 Pancit Canton (Egg Noodle)
Sautéed with vegetables, pork, chicken and shrimp. A popular dish
$10.25 Pancit Bihon (Rice Noodle)
Sautéed with vegetables, pork, chicken and shrimp. A traditional favorite
$10.25 Pancit Palabok (Thick Rice Noodles)
Thick rice noodles in a delicious shrimp, squid and ground pork sauce, garnished with garlic bits, ground pork cracklings, green onions and sliced boiled egg. An all time favorite
$10.25 Miki Bihon (Egg and Rice Noodles)
A blend of egg and rice noodles sautéed with vegetables, pork, chicken and shrimp. A unique dish
$10.25 Spaghetti
Filipino style spaghetti in a sweet tomato sauce, with ground beef and slices of hotdog, topped with shredded cheese. Brings back memories of home
$8.95
Soups
Soup of the Day
From our chef's kitchen made fresh daily
$2.50 Nilagang Baka (Beef Soup)
Tender beef shanks and ribs in a flavorful soup, with greens, potatoes and peppercorn. A best seller
$10.95 Bulalo (Beef Shank Broth)
Tasty clear broth with tender beef osso bucco and generous portions of vegetables
$15.95
Sinigang (Tamarind Soup)
A tangy tamarind soup, with your choice of shrimp, pork or milkfish, with assorted vegetables. A must try
Hipon (Shrimp)
$10.95 Baboy (Pork)
$9.95 Bangus (Milkfish)
$10.95
Seafood and Vegetables
Chopsuey (Sautéed Vegetables)
Chinese inspired assorted vegetables with shrimp, pork and chicken sautéed in our savory sauce. A popular dish
$8.25 Pinakbet (Vegetable Stew)
A mélange of fresh vegetables sautéed with pork, shrimp and shrimp paste. A popular dish originally from the Northern Ilocos region, prepared the Max's way
$9.95 Ensaladang Talong (Eggplant Salad)
Eggplant with tomato onion salsa. Served with shrimp paste on the side. Simply delicious.
$6.95 Daing na Bangus (Boneless Marinated Milkfish)
White fish indigenous to the Philippines, made flavorful in a vinegar garlic marinade, deep fried, and served with our house relish and Vinegar Garlic Dip on the side. Simple but tasty
$12.95 Spicy Laing Tilapia
Crispy golden brown Tilapia fillet with spicy taro leaves cooked in a rich coconut cream sauce. A favorite choice
- Spicy
$10.95 Sizzling Tofu
Tofu cubes with chopped onions and peppers glazed with a special sauce and topped with chili
$9.75 Lumpiang Ubod (Heart of Palm Egg Roll)
Shredded heart of palm, mixed with vegetables, pork, shrimp and crabmeat. Wrapped in your choice of fresh homemade crepe or fried pastry wrapper, and served with Peanut or Vinegar Garlic Dip. A Filipino favorite delicacy
$7.25 Asparagus and Tofu
Fresh, healthy, and deliciously sautéed with wood-ear mushrooms. Served in an oriental ginger sauce with a dash of sesame oil. A good vegetarian option
$8.95 Laing (Taro Leaves in Coconut Milk)
Spicy taro leaves simmered in coconut milk with shrimp and pork
- Spicy
$7.95 Escabeche (Sweet & Sour Fillet)
Quick fried fish fillet cooked in sweet and sour marinade with a hint of ginger and pepper
$12.95
Beef, Pork and Chicken
Lechon Kawali (Sliced Pork Belly)
Pork belly deep fried until crisp and golden brown, yet soft and tender inside. Served with Liver Sauce on the side
$11.95 Bicol Express
Deep fried pork belly in coconut milk and shrimp paste with fiery spices. A popular Filipino dish. Originally from the Bicol region, prepared the Max's way
- Spicy
$14.95 Adobo sa Gata (Coconut Cream Chicken Adobo)
Chopped chicken slowly simmered in coconut milk, vinegar and soy sauce added with the flavors of bay leaf, garlic and whole peppercorn. Garnished with red bell peppers, long beans and whole chili
$11.95 Classic Chicken Adobo (Chicken Stew)
Popular Philippine chicken stew richly marinated in soy sauce and vinegar. Enhanced with the flavors of garlic, bay leaf and whole peppercorns. Garnished with green onions and egg . A well loved dish
$9.95 Pinatuyong Pork Adobo (Marinated Braised Pork Adobo)
Marinated pork chunks braised in vinegar and soy sauce reduction. Made flavorful wih garlic, bay leaf and whole peppercorn. Garnished with green onions and served with diced tomatoes and onions
$11.95 Filipino Bistek (Beef Steak)
Thinly sliced beef sirloin sautéed in onions, lemon juice, soy sauce and gravy. Topped with fresh onion rings
$11.95 Crispy Pata (Crispy Pork Hock)
(House Special) Premium pork hock simmered in a special marinade and deep fried to perfection. Served with Soy Vinegar Dipping Sauce. A treat
$17.95 Beer Braised Pata Tim (Pork Hock)
This mildly-sweet flavor of slow-cooked pork hock in savory beer, soy based sauce, special spices and dried banana blossoms is a delectable adventure for the palate. Served on a bed blanched native pechay (pakchoy) and garnished with crispy basil
$17.95 Kare-Kare (Beef Peanut Stew)
(House Special) Beef shank and oxtail with vegetables simmered in thick peanut sauce, served with Shrimp Paste on the side. A native delicacy
Regular
$12.95 Large
$22.95
Sizzling and Grilled Specials
Classic Pork Sisig (Sizzling Vinegar Pork)
Delectably marinated pork cheeks, broiled and cut into small pieces, and served on a sizzling plate. Originally from the province of Pampanga, prepared the Max's way
$9.95 Bangus Sisig (Sizzling Boneless Marinated Milkfish)
Chopped deep fried boneless milkfish with onions and ginger. Served on a sizzling plate
$15.95 Lechon Kawali Sisig (Sizzled Diced Pork Belly)
Diced crispy pork belly mixed with Max's savory sauce. Served on a sizzling plate
- Spicy
$12.95 Chicken Sisig (Sizzling Diced Chicken)
Diced Max's Chicken and liver, tastily seasoned, mixed with celery and onions. Served on a sizzling plate. A Max's favorite
$9.95
Inihaw Specials
Available Monday to Friday
Liempo (Grilled Pork Belly)
Strips of grilled pork belly seasoned with special tangy mildly spicy sauce
$12.95 Pusit (Grilled Marinated Jumbo Stuffed Squid)
Stuffed with chopped tomatoes and onions served with soy vinegar on the side
$12.95
Set Menu
Make it easy for your group and order our set menu - good for party of 10!
Set Menu A
Max's Fried Chicken, Soup of the Day, Pancit Bihon, Filipino Bistek, Lumpiang Shanghai, Steamed Rice, Soda, Caramel Bar
Full Set
$150.00 Half Set
$75.00 Set Menu B
Max's Fried Chicken, Soup of the Day, Pancit Canton, Pinatuyong Pork Adobo, Chopsuey, Steamed Rice, Soda, Caramel Bar
Full Set
$150.00 Half Set
$75.00 Set Menu C
Max's Fried Chicken, Soup of the Day, Miki Bihon, Lechon Kawali, Kare-Kare, Steamed Rice, Soda, Caramel Bar
Full Set
$180.00 Half Set
$90.00
Max's Combo Meals
Max's Budget
This balanced meal combines a leg quarter of Max's Chicken, Lumpiang Shanghai (egg roll) and choice of rice or fries, and Max's Caramel Bar
$7.95 Max's Basic
Go light and easy with a leg quarter of Max's Chicken and choice of rice or fries, and Max's Caramel Bar
$6.95 Kiddie Classic**
A piece of Max's Chicken (leg or thigh) and spaghetti. Comes with juice or milk and Max's Caramel Bar. Kids love this
$5.95 Kiddie Wonder**
A piece of Max's Chicken (leg or thigh), Lumpiang Shanghai (egg roll) and Pancit Bihon (rice noodle). Comes with juice or milk and Max's Caramel Bar. A delightful treat for kids
$5.95 Half Chicken Dinner
Half Max's Chicken served with your choice of rice or fries, and soup of the day or side salad. Comes with Max's Caramel Bar
$11.95 Max's Platter
Enjoy a leg quarter of Max's Chicken and a hearty serving of Pancit Canton (egg noodles) or Bihon (rice noodles). Includes your choice of rice or fries, and Max's Caramel Bar
$10.95 Max's Fiesta Plate
A leg quarter of Max's Chicken, Lumpiang Ubod (heart of palm egg roll), wrapped in fresh crepe or fried in pastry wrapper, comes with a choice of rice or fries, and Max's Caramel Bar
$9.95 Chopsuey Meal
Treat yourself to a leg quarter of Max's Chicken and oriental mixed vegetables sautéed with pork, chicken, and shrimp in a savory sauce. Served with your choice of rice or fries, and Max's Caramel Bar
$9.95
All Day Breakfast
A favorite Filipino breakfast, perfect for any time of the day
Bangsilog (Milkfish)
Marinated boneless milkfish golden fried and served with garlic rice, eggs*, and zesty atchara
$9.95 Tapsilog (Marinated Sirloin Strips)
Tender slices of fried marinated sirloin strips served with garlic rice and eggs*. Comes with a siding of zesty atchara
$8.95 Longsilog (Pork Sausage)
Savory pork sausages fried until golden brown and served with garlic rice, eggs*, and a side of atchara
$7.95
Desserts
Halo-halo
A blend of refreshing tropical fruit preserves, beans, and milk in shaved ice. Topped with a delicious scoop of Ube (purple yam) ice cream, flan and rice flakes. A classic Filipino dessert
$6.25 Buko Pandan
Young coconut mixed with pandan leaf (screwpine) gelatin and tapioca in a rich fluffy cream sauce, with Macapuno (coconut) ice cream and rice flakes
$4.95 Ice Cream
Choice of Ube (purple yam), Macapuno (coconut), or Maiz con Quezo
Small
$2.75 Large
$4.25 Leche Flan
Delicious and mouth watering custard made from egg yolk and milk, topped with caramel syrup
$3.00 Maiz con Quezo (Sweet Corn & Cheese)
A cold and refreshing dessert of sweet corn, shaved ice and milk made flavorful with Quezo (cheese) ice cream
$5.25 Turon a la Mode
Sweet fried banana rolled in a pastry shell and served with Maiz con Quezo ice cream
$5.95
Beverages
Buko Juice (Coconut)
$3.95 Mango Juice
$3.25 Calamansi Juice (Philippine Lime)
$3.25 Sago't Gulaman (Tapioca and Gelatin)
Flavored with brown sugar syrup and a hint of banana extract. Served over shaved ice
$2.95 Soda
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Brisked Iced Tea, Mug Rootbeer
$2.95 Coffee
$2.50 Hot Tea
$2.50 Bottled Water
$1.50 Chocolate Milk
$1.50 Kids Juice
$1.50 Beer
$5.50 Wine
Glass
$7.50 Bottle
$35.00 Max's Cocktails
$7.00
Cater Tray Menu
Appetizers
Lumpiang Shanghai (Egg Roll)
Half Pan
$35.95 Full Pan
$71.90 Fried Calamares (Calamari)
Half Pan
$39.95 Max's Teasers
Sampler of lumpiang Shanghai, Sweet Potato Fries, & Calamari
Half Pan
$39.95
Rice and Noodles
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Half Pan
$11.95 Full Pan
$23.90 Garlic Rice
Half Pan
$14.95 Full Pan
$29.90 Tinapa Fried Rice
Smoked Milkfish Fried Rice
Half Pan
$33.95 Full Pan
$67.90 Crabmeat Fried Rice
Half Pan
$39.95 Full Pan
$75.90 Shrimp Fried Rice
Half Pan
$38.95 Full Pan
$74.90 Spaghetti
Half Pan
$32.95 Pancit
Bihon, Conton, Miki Bihon, Palabok
Half Pan
$38.95 Full Pan
$75.90
Seafood and Vegetables
Lumpiang Ubod
Heart of Palm Egg Roll
Half Pan
$69.95 Chopsuey
Sauteed Vegetables
Half Pan
$41.95 Full Pan
$83.90 Asparagus and Tofu*
Half Pan
$43.95 Pinakbet
Vegetable Stew
Half Pan
$45.95 Full Pan
$89.90 Daing na Bangus
Boneless Marinated Milkfish
per piece Half Pan
$12.95
Beef, Pork, and Chicken
Kare-Kare
Beef Peanut Stew
Half Pan
$49.95 Full Pan
$98.90 Classic Pork Sisig*
Clank Vinegar Pork
Half Pan
$46.95 Filipino Bistek (Beef Steak)*
Half Pan
$55.95 Lechon Kawali (Sliced Pork Belly)
Half Pan
$55.75 Pinatuyong Pork Adobo
Marinated Braised Pork Adobo with tomato and onion salsa
Half Pan
$57.95 Chicken Sisig*
Sizzling Diced Chicken
Half Pan
$42.95 Classic Chicken Adobo (Chicken Stew)
Half Pan
$45.95 Full Pan
$91.90 Crispy Pata (Crispy Pork Hock)
per piece Half Pan
$17.95
Dessert
Ice Cream not included
Leche Flan
Half Pan
$25.00 Buko Pandan
Half Pan
$36.00
Main
70 year old recipe of tender young chicken marinated in Max's signature seasonings and golden fried to perfection. Max's Fried Chicken Is best enjoyed with Max's Banana Ketchup mixed with Worcestershire and hot sauce
Max's Fried Chicken
Whole
$14.95 Max's Leg Quarter
Half Pan
$28.95 Get your Food Served in a Traditional Bilao (Winnowing Basket)
Small
$5.00 Medium
$10.00 Large
$15.00
Party Menu
Party Package
Menu A
Max's Fried Chicken, Soup of the Day, Pancit Bihon, Filipino Bistek, Lumpiang Shanghai, Steamed Rice, Leche Flan, Soda
per person Full
$150.00 per person Half
$75.00 Menu B
Max's Fried Chicken, Soup of the Day, Pancit Canton, Pinatuyong Adobo, Chopsuey, Steamed Rice, Leche Flan, soda
per person Full
$150.00 per person Half
$75.00 Menu C
Max's Fried Chicken, Soup of the Day, Miki Bihon, Lechon Kawali, Kare-Kare, Steamed Rice, Leche Flan, Soda
per person Full
$180.00 per person Half
$90.00
