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Max's in Glendale is that type of establishment where the "locals" go for real authentic food. From the outside, the restaurant resembles a log cabin that should be in the middle of a forest and not across the street from the Glendale Galleria. The inside is full of Filipinos satisfying a craving for familiar food. I went with a friend who is no stranger to Max's; she has, on occasion, gone to the restaurant with her cousins in the morning for breakfast in their pajamas. You could say she is a regular at Max's!
The food was as authentic as if I were in the Philippines. Quick service and friendly people. I could people in the booth behind us speaking Tagalog with generations of family members stretching from little kids to their grandparents.
Max's is famous for their fried chicken and I can see why. The meat just falls off the bone in a moist, yummy goodness. I insisted to get the most popular local dishes. This included, Pancit Palabok (thick rice noodles), Chopsuey (a vegetable dish), Kare-Kare (stewed oxtail and beef shank), and the famous Max's Fried Chicken. It was an amazing array of food with so much to offer that I am excited for my next visit.
Max's of Manila
313 W. Broadway, Glendale (818) 637-7751
There's also a location in Puente Hills (and in NorCal, Hawaii, and the Philippines, too)
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Forgot to mention the Karaoke nights at the bar room in the Glendale location. It was fun to listen to very good amateur singers while drinking an ice cold San Miguel beer.
I'm Filipino...and Max's is...ugh.
In the Philippines, Max's is like a chain, kinda like their Denny's. If you're in Glendale and want Filipino food, go to Salo-Salo instead.
Max's food mediocre with the worst service.
Go a little further east to Eagle Rock and enjoy the real deal at Bario Fiesta or Fiesta sa Bario across the street.
Max's doesn't even have tinola or kaldareta, and they think 1 scoop of rice is enough? Come on, I'm ilocano!