Max's Restaurant South San Francisco, Cuisine of the Philippines

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Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Max's Restaurant in South San Francisco is a beloved place, and I find the authentic Filipino flavors incredibly comforting in its warm, inviting setting. It's perfect for family dinners or just a casual meal. The atmosphere is cozy, with great acoustics that make it easy to talk. I've always appreciated the friendly and attentive service; it reminds me of the traditional Filipino hospitality I know and love.

When I look at the menu, I always tell people they must try Max's Fried Chicken, with its golden-brown, thin, crispy skin and moist, tender meat—it's best with their garlic rice. I also highly recommend the rich Kare-Kare (beef peanut stew served with shrimp paste), the crispy-skinned Lechon Kawali (crispy pork belly), and the flavorful Bangus Sisig.

While I've heard some people mention slight inconsistencies with a few items, like the Pancit Canton, or slower service during rush hour, my overall experience has been overwhelmingly positive. I love the generous portions, and I truly feel I get an authentic taste of the Philippines here. I always encourage people to visit for the Fried Chicken and stay to enjoy the wonderful community feel.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

I wish I could rate this better, and I really want to give them the benefit of the doubt. But 2 stars seems appropriate, given with how sub-par the service side was when I went.

I dropped in for an order placed to go, and was given the expected wait time of about 25-30 minutes, due to the 1945 anniversary deal they were running. I was okay with that, since I was already expecting a wait of about 30 minutes due to the deal.

Well, 30 minutes turned in to nearly an hour, and what's more is that they ran out of pork for pork sinigang, and had to change my order to something I didn't want or ask for: beef sinigang. While I can tolerate that to some degree, they didn't offer to comp that part of the order, but instead just swapped the pork with beef and kept it at full price.

I can forgive a lot of things in the area of food service, but from my perspective, if a food critic or anyone of notable status came in and asked for my order, and had to wait double the time they were promised, a 2 star review would be a display of mercy.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Pancit Bihon

The food here is pretty decent not amazing, but it gets the job done. What I really liked was how clean the place looked, which is always a plus. Overall not a bad spot if you’re in the area and just want something simple.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Always hits the spot. The fried chicken is unique and the sinigang is the right kind of sour

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Friendly service. Food is always good. My fave is the crispy tadyang!!!

Family party

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great Family Dining Restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Max's Fried Chicken

Prices are more expensive as compared to Hawaii. Sizzling tofu was mid, they use lemon because I think calamansi is not easy to find here. The sinigang was great though! Very sour and tastes very much like sampalok. Quick service, did not wait long for food.

It was our first time here in a long time since the Daly City location closed, and we were surprised by what a great experience it was. The food was out fast and hot. You're usually waiting a while before you get the food. But considering it was pretty busy for Saturday lunch of course, the service was also quick and attentive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was delicious! Sinigang nice and sour just how I like it, the crispy pata was also juicy and unbelievably crispy but make sure to ask for some liver sauce (mang thomas).

Chicharron Bulaklak was tender and crispy.

Portions are very generous, except for the rice, but that's because I eat a lot of rice most likely, but the main dishes will get you full regardless.

Least favorite dish was the chicken, flavor was good but was very dry.

Food aside service was nice and friendly and food came out fast and pretty much all at once which was appreciated given we had a party of 7 and ordered a good amount of food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

They kick me out the moment im in saying its private event ,,, the attitude

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

It was my first time to order online at Max’s website. All the food I ordered is available. Later, it was the delivery driver who called me that there are missing items in my order… The store did not even inform me. The driver said the store staff cannot talk to me because “they are busy.” I said that is not an excuse… I wanted to cancel everything and bring my money back. The manager, Evelyn, would not even talk and tell me how my money will be refunded… Very unprofessional and rude manager… They should close their store if they cannot accommodate their customers… they don’t deserve even one star.

Service: 1

Birthday wishes come true

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have not been to this location in a long time. I did come here today to pick up my Easter Bundle special pre-order. It was super busy and chaotic but my order was ready once it was my turn. No complaints here. Food was fresh and piping hot. As chaotic as it was, the people who worked there were super calm and helpful. They asked me about my order and guided me to the right place. Other people picking up orders seemed super impatient and grumpy.
Surprisingly, the inside of this place has not changed much. They were super packed inside with a birthday party and some reservations. A lot of people were picking up to go orders as well. I think moving forward I'll just go here instead of Daly City location. They seemed a little more put together.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Kare-Kare Beef Peanut Stew, Crispy Pata Crispy Pork Hock