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

1155 El Camino Real, South San Francisco
(650) 872-6748

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Lechon Kawali Sisig Sizzling Diced Pork Belly
Fresh Lumpiang Ubod Heart of Palm Egg Roll
Tapsilog Marinated Sirloin Strips
Crispy Pata Crispy Pork Hock
Kare-Kare Beef Peanut Stew
Pinakbet Vegetable Stew
Max's Fried Chicken
Pancit Canton
Pancit Bihon
Garlic Rice

Menu

Soups
Sinigang
Tamarind soup.
Nilagang Baka
Beef soup.

Appetizers
Chicharon Bulaklak
Crispy pork ruffle.
French Fries

Noodles and Rice
Steamed Rice
Pancit Canton
Egg noodle.
Miki Bihon
Egg and rice noodle.
Garlic Rice
Pancit Bihon
Rice noodle.
Shrimp Fried Rice
Pork Fried Rice

Vegetables and Seafood
Chop Suey
Sautéed vegetables.
Daing na Bangus
Boneless marinated milkfish.
Gising Gising
Green beans in coconut milk.

Beef, Pork and Chicken
Max's Fried Chicken
Chicken marinated in Max's signature seasonings and golden fried to perfection.
Kare Kare
Beef peanut stew.
Lechon Kawali
Sliced pork belly. Spicy.
Filipino Bistek
Beef steak.
Bicol Express
Deep fried pork belly simmered in coconut milk.

Sizzling Specials
Pork Sisig (Dice deep fried pork belly -Lechon Kawali)
Sizzling diced pork belly.
Bangus Sisig
Sizzling boneless marinated milkfish.

Desserts
Halo Halo

Beverages
Mango Juice
Calamansi Juice
Philippine lime.
Sago't Gulaman
Tapioca and gelatin.

Maxs Rice Bowls
Pork sisig over rice (Diced deep fried pork belly-letchon kawali))
Kare kare rice bowl

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Recent Reviews

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...
October 2025
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.
September 2025
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.
July 2025

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

1155 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 872-6748