Max — Restaurant in Norwood Park Township

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...

This place is a mini grocery Mart that sells hot Filipino food. It actually tasted amazing! I ended up getting the combo meal which included a coke and consisted of beef caldereta and a very very tasty chicken soup. The best part was I paid only $15.25 for it. They had different choices but I wanted a mix up of chicken and beef, honestly that’s one of the best prices I’ve seen in a long time compared to newer Filipino restaurants in this area. I would definitely recommend stopping by. I ate my meal wayyyyyy too fast I couldn’t post...

HORRIBLE service .selling food that is not freshly cooked..I bought menudo from the counter.. it smell and taste awful like been cooked days ago .I was afraid to eat it for safety..so I end up tossing it on garbage bin. To the management please don't sell your left over food on display the day after..it's not acceptable practice in any restaurant/ eatery. IN food service handling safety first of customer..All cooked food have duration/ expiration . (not until...