Max's Restaurant Chula Vista, Cuisine Of The Philippines Menu
Max's Restaurant Chula Vista, Cuisine Of The Philippines menu gallery
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Max's Fried Chicken
The home-cooked, Sarap-to-the-Bones, fried chicken that puts us on the map. Always made to order and best enjoyed with Banana Ketchup and Worcestershire Sauce.
Lighter Fare
A delicious mix of ground pork and vegetables rolled in pastry wrapper and deep fried. Served with sweet and sour sauce on the side. A Filipino favorite.
Golden crisp pork ruffle fat served with vinegar garlic dip. An all-time favorite!
Battered and deep-fried squid rings, served with vinegar garlic dip on the side.
These sweet potato fries are perfectly crispy and crunchy, deep fried to golden brown perfection.
Vegetables & Seafood
Spicy taro leaves simmered in coconut milk with shrimp and pork.
Chinese-inspired assorted vegetables with shrimp, pork, and chicken sauteed in our savory sauce. A popular dish.
Deep-fried tokwa (tofu) cubes tossed in a cream sauce topped with chilies. A vegetarian house favorite.
Whitefish indigenous to the Philippines, made flavorful in a vinegar garlic marinade, deep fried, and served with our house relish and suka't bawang (vinegar garlic dip) on the side. Simple but tasty.
Chopped deep-fried boneless milkfish with onions and ginger, served on a sizzling plate.
Ruby's Favorites
Beef shank and oxtail with vegetables simmered in thick peanut sauce. A native delicacy.
House-specialty! Premium pork hock simmered in a special marinade and deep-fried to perfection. No celebration is complete without this trademark Max's dish. Served with soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
Pork belly deep-fried until crisp and golden brown, yet soft and tender inside. Served with liver sauce on the side.
Deep-fried pork belly in coconut milk and shrimp paste with fiery spices. A popular Filipino dish. Originally from the Bicol region, prepared the Max's way.
Pork meat stew simmered in a rich sauce with serrano pepper
Marinated pork chunks braised in vinegar and soy sauce reduction. Made flavorful with garlic, bay leaf, and whole peppercorn. Garnished with green onions and served with diced tomatoes and onions
Pork cubes sauteed in a rich, mildly sweet & salty shrimp paste sauce
Thinly sliced beef sirloin sauteed with onions, lemon juice, soy sauce, and gravy. Topped with fresh onion rings.
Popular Philippine chicken stew richly marinated in soy sauce and vinegar. Enhanced with the flavors of garlic, bay leaf, and whole peppercorns. Garnished with green onions and egg. A well-loved dish.
Grilled & Sizzlers
Diced Max's Chicken and liver, well seasoned and tossed with celery, onions, and pepper. A Max's favorite.
Beef stew with vegetables simmered in garlic, tomato sauce, cheese, and spices
Diced crispy pork belly mixed with Max's savory sauce. Served on a sizzling plate.
Delectably marinated pork cheese, broiled and cut into small pieces, and served on a sizzling plate. Originally from the province of Pampanga, prepared Max's way.
Pork slices marinated in a special tangy mildly sweet and spicy sauce and speared in a bamboo skewer and grilled to perfection.
Soups
Tasty clear broth with tender Osso Bucco and generous portions of vegetables.
Tender beef shanks and ribs in a flavorful soup, with greens, potatoes, and peppercorns. A best-seller
A tangy tamarind soup, with pork and assorted vegetables. A must-try!
A tangy tamarind soup, with beef and assorted vegetables. A must-try!
A tangy tamarind soup with milkfish and assorted vegetables. A must-try!
A tangy tamarind soup with shrimp and assorted vegetables. A must-try!
Rice & Noodles
Freshly steamed white rice.
White rice deliciously stir fried in golden garlic bits.
Generously served with eggs, carrots, green peas, and crabmeat.
A special Filipino fried rice with shrimp paste topped with diced tomatoes, and green onions
Egg noodles sauteed with vegetables, pork, chicken, and shrimp. A traditional favorite.
Rice noodles sauteed with vegetables, pork, chicken, and shrimp. A traditional favorite.
A blend of egg and rice noodles sauteed with vegetables, pork, and shrimp. A unique dish.
Rice noodles in a delicious shrimp and ground pork sauce, garnished with garlic bits, ground pork cracklings, green onions, and sliced boiled egg. An all-time favorite.
Desserts
A blend of refreshing tropical fruit preserves, beans, and milk in shaved ice. Topped with a delicious scoop of Ube (purple yam) ice cream, flan, and rice flakes. A classic Filipino dessert.
Young coconut mixed with pandan leaf (screwpine) gelatin and tapioca in a rich fluffy cream sauce, with Macapuno (coconut) ice cream and rice flakes.
Delicious and mouthwatering custard made from egg yolk and milk, topped with caramel syrup.
These sweet, soft, and nutty Caramel Bars made with premium milk and butter, generously topped with ground peanuts.
Beverages
Coconut juice with coconut meat served with shaved ice
Philippine lime juice served with shaved ice
Mango juice served with shaved ice
Flavored with brown sugar syrup and a hint of banana extract. Served over shaved ice. A well-loved refresher.
From a reviewer’s perspective, the menu at Max's Fried Chicken immediately stands out for its wide and comforting range of classic Filipino dishes, with the signature Max's Filipino Fried Chicken anchoring the experience as the must-try centerpiece. The lighter starters such as Lumpiang Shanghai, Chicharon Bulaklak (Crispy Ruffle Fat), and Calamares (Calamari) set a familiar tone, while simple sides like French Fries and Sweet Potato Fries add approachable options. The vegetable and seafood section offers more traditional flavors with dishes like Laing, Chopsuey (Sauteed Vegetables), Sizzling Tofu, Daing na Bangus, and Bangus Sisig, reflecting a balance of comfort and regional authenticity. The heartier “Ruby’s Favorites” section is especially indulgent, featuring rich Filipino staples such as Kare-Kare (Beef Peanut Stew), Crispy Pata (Crispy Pork Hock), Lechon Kawali (Crispy Pork Belly), Bicol Express, and Dinuguan (Rich Meat Stew), all of which highlight bold, savory depth. From the grill and sizzling selections, dishes like Chicken Sisig (Sizzling Diced Chicken), Beef Kaldereta, Lechon Kawali Sisig (Sizzling Diced Pork Belly), Classic Pork Sisig (Sizzling Vinegar Pork), and Filipino Pork BBQ Skewers (4 Skewers) emphasize smoky, high-impact flavors. The soups section is equally comforting, with offerings such as Max's Bulalo (Beef Shank Broth), Nilagang Baka, and several variations of Sinigang including Sinigang na Baboy (Pork Tamarind Soup), Sinigang na Baka (Beef Tamarind Soup), and Sinigang na Bangus (Milkfish Tamarind Soup), ideal for a homestyle experience. Carbohydrate lovers will appreciate staples like Steamed Rice, Garlic Fried Rice, Crabmeat Fried Rice, Binagoongan Fried Rice, and Pancit Canton (Egg Noodles). To finish, desserts such as Halo-Halo Special, Buko Pandan, Leche Flan, Max's Caramel Bar (6pcs.), and Ice Cream - 2 Scoops provide a sweet, nostalgic ending, while beverages like Buko Juice (Coconut), Calamansi Juice, Mango Juice, Sago't Gulaman, and Soda round out a menu that feels both expansive and deeply rooted in Filipino comfort food traditions.