Max's - North Glendale

Came from the east coast to visit family. It is a fun place for a get together. The wait staff was very attentive to our dietary needs and so very friendly and... read more Came from the east coast to visit family. It is a fun place for a get together. The wait staff was very attentive to our dietary needs and so very friendly and nice. The food was great although I wouldn’t consider it “healthy.” It was the first time trying Ube ice cream and it was AMAZING! Will definitely go back next visit.

The food wasn't bad. Only that our server forgot to put in an order- crispy pata.. something that was discussed with him and he even gave a suggestion on what s... read more The food wasn't bad. Only that our server forgot to put in an order- crispy pata.. something that was discussed with him and he even gave a suggestion on what size we should get. He brought in the rest of the order sans the pata. When asked he said it's coming up. Then he came back and said it'll be another 15 minutes. Meanwhile, we're digging in because we were starving. Another 10 minutes later, we're all almost done to the point of asking them to just cancel it- he brings it in. When we cut it apart, it was cold to the touch in the middle. It was so so disappointing.

Unfortunately, Max's is being renovated which detracts from the ambience. But when it's done, the place will be great. Decent number of parking spots. Two of us... read more Unfortunately, Max's is being renovated which detracts from the ambience. But when it's done, the place will be great. Decent number of parking spots. Two of us had no trouble on a Thursday evening at 6:30. When we left around 7:45, the place was packed to capacity with people waiting. Everyone except us seemed to be of Pinoy heritage. We tried a variety of dishes including Nilagang Baka, Garlic Rice, a curry with beef and peanut, a fried fish, and steamed roll appetizers (sorry I don't have a menu handy), and a tapioca drink. I liked the Nilagang Baka best.

Waiter was very knowledgeable and had great recommendations. Would go back! read more Waiter was very knowledgeable and had great recommendations. Would go back!

I made a reservation for last night Nov 19 and after driving 2 hours through rush hour traffic I found they were closed. Why was I allowed to make a reservation... read more I made a reservation for last night Nov 19 and after driving 2 hours through rush hour traffic I found they were closed. Why was I allowed to make a reservation?? Such a disappointment and so aggravated