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Max’s Restaurant reopens in Forbes Town: A must-try destination for BGC Denizens

Max’s Restaurant, the home of the famous Sarap-to-the-Bones® Fried Chicken, recently reopened its Forbes Town branch in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). The iconic Filipino restaurant chain well-loved for its delicious food and excellent service, is now ready to provide those residing or working in BGC the perfect place to visit for a satisfying meal any time of the day.

Max’s Restaurant: A Proud Filipino Tradition

Max’s Restaurant started in 1945 thanks to Maximo Gimenez, who opened his home together with his niece, Ruby, serving the now-famous Sarap-To-The-Bones® Fried Chicken. Since then, Max’s Restaurant has established itself as a household name, an institution, and a proud Filipino tradition.

Start Your Day with Max’s Restaurant

Max’s Restaurant Forbes Town is now open for breakfast, offering an extensive selection of sumptuous meals, baked products, and coffee. The branch recently collaborated with local coffee brand, Yardstick, to offer its special Max’s Medium Roast Blend. Customers can choose from a range of specialty coffee drinks, including Double Espresso, Cappuccino, Americano, Mocha, Spanish Latte, or the Classic Iced/Hot Latte. Pair your coffee with Max’s Corner Bakery’s Pandesal for a great start to your day.

Al Fresco Dining Area for Nature Lovers

Max’s Restaurant has also built a new al fresco pet-friendly dining area for those who prefer to dine outside. The breezy outdoor space gives a casual vibe and is best enjoyed during the summer months or days with favorable weather. It’s an excellent spot for nature lovers who want to enjoy their meals while taking in the beautiful scenery.

For the Busy Bees: Take-Out Nook

Max’s Restaurant has created a take-out nook for those on the go. Located beside the entrance door, this take-out nook offers a more convenient way to place orders and grab meals when in a rush. Whether you’re a resident or an office worker in BGC, Max’s Restaurant has got you covered.

Enjoy Filipino food favorites

One of the reasons why Max’s Restaurant has become an institution in the Philippines is because of its classic Filipino dishes. The most popular dish is, of course, its Sarap-To-The-Bones® Fried Chicken, which has crispy skin and juicy meat that Filipinos have come to love. This dish is best enjoyed with a side of sweet potato fries and banana ketchup.

For those who want a taste of different Filipino flavors, Max’s also offers a variety of classic dishes such as Lumpia (spring rolls), Chicken Sisig (a sizzling dish made with minced chicken, onions, and chili peppers), and Crispy Pata (deep-fried pork knuckles). These dishes are perfect for sharing with friends and family, especially when paired with Garlic Fried Rice.

For those who are looking for a vegetarian option, Max’s Restaurant also offers a variety of dishes such as Sizzling Tofu, which is a sizzling dish made with soft tofu, onions, and bell peppers. Lastly, Buko Pandan, a sweet dessert made with young coconut and pandan-flavored gelatin, provides a sweet cap to the meal.

The Perfect Venue for Functions and Events

Max’s Restaurant has always been a go-to place for catering to functions and events. At the second floor of Max’s Forbes Town, you’ll find newly renovated sound-proof function rooms that can accommodate company meetings, birthday parties, baptisms, and other events. Max’s Restaurant provides excellent service and high-quality food, making it the perfect venue for any occasion.

Visit Max’s Restaurant in Forbes Town

Max’s Restaurant in Forbes Town is located at 26th Street corner Forbes Town Road, Forbes Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, open daily from 7am to 11pm. Come and enjoy the delicious food, excellent service, and welcoming ambiance of Max’s Restaurant.

For more information, visit the official Facebook page @MaxsRestaurant or call +63 2 88461652.

Disclosure: I attended a food tasting event held at this restaurant. Food items featured here were served at no cost to the attendees.

Check out my previous posts about Max’s Restaurant:

Sarap-to-the-Bones Fried Chicken at Max’s, Tomas Morato

Pinoy-style fried chicken delivery from Max’s Chicken

In this blog, I’ve covered various ways to enjoy fried chicken: from Korean- and Japanese-style then all the way across the globe to Southern US-style.

But particular attention should also be given to the fried chicken that’s near and dear to many a Pinoy’s heart: the fried chicken from Max’s Restaurant.

This restaurant had its beginnings in post-WWII Quezon City, when Stanford-educated teacher Maximo Gimenez befriended the American troops stationed nearby and would invite them to his home for a drink or two. This led to Maximo opening a cafe catering to the GIs.

The fried chicken recipe which would become the restaurant’s claim to fame across generations was created by Maximo’s niece, Ruby, who managed the kitchen.

Today, Max’s Restaurant is The House That Fried Chicken Built. It is where people go to for a taste of simply delicious juicy and flavorful fried chicken, as well as other Filipino dishes.

And luckily for me, it delivers!

One Saturday when I was in no mood to cook, I decided to cook for the fam’s lunch, I decided to just order our ulam from Max’s Restaurant via FoodPanda.

So, having asked my yaya to cook lots and lots of rice, the fam and I lunched on:

Regular Chicken (Php575). A whole chicken cooked the Max’s way. At first look, the chicken looks quite small, but don’t worry; it packs a lot of flavor. As in, sarap to the bones, as they say. Of course, this dish would not be complete without its perfect complement: Max’s house banana ketchup!

Vegetable Kare-Kare (Php425). Max’s vegetarian take on the classic Pinoy dish. Lightly blanched veggies immersed in a rich peanut sauce and served with Max’s house bagoong. Since the sauce is quite flavorful, this dish is a great way to induce the kiddos to eat veggies.

While it was a simple meal, it was quite delicious, one I’m looking forward to having again soon!

To have your Max’s Pinoy-style fried chicken and more delivered to your home, call +63 2 88879000, order online or via Food Panda.

Sarap-to-the-Bones Fried Chicken at Max’s, Tomas Morato

While I consider myself adventurous when it comes to food, I get a hankering for familiar and comfortable flavors every once in a while.

That’s why I dragged my officemates to a branch of Max’s Restaurant near our office for lunch. Aside from offering no-frills but exceedingly flavorful fried chicken, this branch also has sprawling grounds with some green spaces, which provided our eyes with a welcome break from our computer and gadget screens.

Max’s Restaurant had its start in 1945 when Stanford-educated teacher Maximo Gimenez befriended the American GIs stationed in Quezon City and invited them to his home for a drink or two. These visits led to their patronage of the cafe Maximo decided to build, with his sister, Ruby, developing a special recipe for tender, juicy and crispy fried chicken that won the hearts of both the Americans and Pinoys.

During that lunch break, Max’s is where my officemates and I were able to enjoy fuss-free yet tasty fried chicken (best enjoyed with Max’s Banana Ketchup!) and other Pinoy classics such as:

Chopsuey (Php249). The Pinoy’s go-to vegetable dish made with pork and shrimp bits sauteed together with fresh vegetables and chicken liver.

Half-Regular Chicken (Php216). The keto choice for the dieter in the group (spoiler: it wasn’t me!).

Basic Meal (Php199). A quarter fried chicken served with steamed rice, a glass of iced tea or soft drinks and a Caramel Bar.

Fiesta Plate (Php289). The Basic Meal plus choice of fresh or fried Lumpiang Upod (I prefer it fresh :-))

Chicken Leg Quarter with Rice Pork Sinigang and Pepsi (two for Php499).

Not a bad deal for a work day lunch break, yeah?

This Max’s Restaurant branch is located along Scout Tuazon Street, Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City. During the Enhanced Community Quarantine, it will be open from 10am to 5pm and serving a limited menu for delivery. You may course your orders directly through its delivery numbers +63 2 83751032 05 +63 2 83751052, Max’s delivery website, GrabFood and Food Panda.

Other Metro Manila branches still operating during the Enhanced Community Quarantine include:

North Manila: Mindanao Avenue (+63 2 88916535), EDSA Caloocan (+63 2 86346501 | +63 2 86346502), Banawe (+63 2 83548804 | +63 2 83548805), Matalino Street (+63 2 89318958), Commonwealth (+63 2 89320810 | +63 2 89520841), Regalado / Robinsons Townville (+63 2 82820476), Taytay (+63 2 68606642 | +63 2 86606643), Antipolo Sumulong (+63 2 84705846), Congressional Avenue (+63 2 89280648), EDSA Eats Main Avenue (+63 919 0883844 | +63 2 79091911)
South Manila: Valero (+63 2 85198924), Las Pinas (+63 2 88730210), Sucat (+63 2 88252902 | +63 2 88252904), Malacanang (+63 2 77357925 | +63 2 74047365), Ermita (+63 2 85221076 to 77), Pasig Kapitolyo (+63 2 86969806), Market! Market! (+63 2 88867784), Shell C5 Heritage (+63 2 79785724), Forbestown (+63 998 9603867), Baclaran (+63 2 88321991)m Dona Soledad (+63 950 6574682 | +63 975 3665633 | +63 2 77533306)