Filipino Restaurants near Des Plaines, IL

“CID mami is my favorite and regular siopao are great😍“

“Great, hot, fresh food. Authentically prepared. Old school atmosphere. Over the last few years, this place changed hands and took a beating from reviewers. All I know is I've continued to come throughout their transition and today at lunch was the best I've had. Accept their niche and you'll agree that they earn about 5 stars. Massive takeout biz sometimes gets in the way of the dining room, but not today at lunch. Oh, and the lunch specials are bountiful and served till 3pm. Beef Almond Ding, Fried rice, H&S soup included. Worth adding a traditional egg roll. Prepared, seasoned and rolled perfectly. I'm a sucker for pot stickers and the fried didn't disappoint either. I'll come again... Before 3:00, and enjoy a feast.

Dietary restrictions: They make food to order mask for what you need and be specific, and ask it to be repeated to assure you're understanding one another.“

“Highly Recommended especially Party Trays. Very tasty good! Pick up was quick, and service was friendly.Im sure I'm gonna order again!..“

“We tried the bihon, veggie lumpia, and leche flan , and I must say they were delicious! The bihon had the perfect balance of flavors, the veggie lumpia was crispy and flavorful, and the leche flan was a delightful sweet ending to the meal. Highly recommended!Clean place too..SALAMAT PO ! SEE YAHHH AGAIN...“

“Great food friendly service nice place very clean“

“Under new management, the owner and chef, more than warrants your attention. You owe it to your palate to reward it with delightful dishes that feed not just the body but also the soul. They cure tocino in house using a family recipe that goes back decades. You can be sure that the meat are cooked to perfection. Crispy and cruchy according to dish parameters. Tender and juicy to the bite. Even the vegetables are prepared at the right temperature so it's not soggy or overcooked which often happens at asian shops. The seasoning is carefully considered, holding the balance between salt and sweet or have ample kick (bicol express) when needed. I haven't had all of the dishes but have sampled many and they are all very enjoyable. Service is quick and staff are very attentive. They said they will be making sausages soon too. I can't wait. You shouldn’t either.“

“My fiance and I went for dinner and ordered way too much after recently visiting the Philippines! We made new friends with the owners and loved absolutely everything we ordered! We will be back so so soon! We also can't wait to visit for a karaoke day“

“Great food and everyone is friendly.“

“I’d like to thank all the wonderful staff, especially our server Pete for the exceptional service we received today. You’re the best!!! We enjoyed the great food, the fast service and the friendly atmosphere. The place is very neat and clean. Thanks again for making our dining experience extra special!“

“Very friendly atmosphere on top of their great food.“

“We went in on a whim. My kids really wanted to have ice cream at Dairy Queen next door for lunch, lol, but we decided they should actually eat some food. We had never been there, but will definitely be back! It was So good! We had Teriyaki chicken, chicken chow mein, or maybe they were lo mein noodles, and 2 kinds of egg rolls. It was all not only delicious, but different than anywhere else. Those egg rolls were maybe the best we’ve ever had. Even my picky eater kids liked it all! Plus, the staff were extremely nice and genuinely glad that we stopped in. A must try for sure.“

“This is a cozy little mom and pop place that resembles one of the many little family-owned homemade food and sundry stores found throughout the Philippine archipelago. It is very quaint, dimly-lit, homey, and I love it because of that. Upon entering, you can find some frozen goods, then the register, and a short, narrow hallway with canned goods, condiments, snacks, and ingredients on the right. And their freshly made dishes behind a glass counter with heating elements on the left. Their food is delicious and tastes very much like any and all genuinely homemade cooking prepared with skillful hands that know reverence, community, and sincerity, which defines all of Philippine cousine, regardless of region. This place may not be for all, but it does attract those who recognize the familiar feeling of being in a family member's kitchen that loves to cook and the nostalgia that comes with it. Their eggrolls and vegetable lumpia are very delicious, as is their fried bangus (milk fish), dinuguan (stewed pork), and lechón. I included a few pictures of those in conjunction with some of my family's own homemade Filipino dishes, as I find that what we don't make but can find here at Max is an excellent compliment to what we do make on our own. Again, this is an excellent, quaint, hole-in-the-wall place to grab a bite to eat and acquire some groceries. And if you're seeking the familiarity of a delicious, home-cooked meal made with love by a family member that enjoys cooking, then head on over and check them out.

Vegetarian options: Filipino cousine is not really known for their vegetarian dishes, but you can try their vegetable lumpia (eggrolls).

Dietary restrictions: If you have high cholesterol and hypertension, then I would recommend you eat certain Filipino foods very sparingly. There's also not many gluten-free options.

Parking: There's a free parking lot out front with ample parking, as Max is in a little strip mall and shares a space with other stores and restaurants.

Kid-friendliness: There's a bunch of sweet snacks that I'm sure kids would love.

Wheelchair accessibility: This is tricky. There's a bit of a tight turn upon entering, and as the shop is quaint and narrow, there is not much elbow room for patrons when it's packed, let alone an assisted mobile device.“

“We are from Indiana and drove 2 hours for these chicken sandwiches! Best chicken sandwiches we have ever had!! We will definitely be back again!! �����“

“best filapino restaurant. in area“

“Wonderful place,great food, I was stuffed, will absolutely positively go back.“