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| - I don't even know where to start with Max's restaurant. It's an extreme love hate for me. I either love this place, or I absolutely hate it.
I've been to their big joint down at Dufferin, and I think I had written the same kind of review as well. It's all bittersweet.
I live literally 2 seconds away from Max's Scarborough, so when it had opened up of course I had to try it! Of course I was hesitant, remembering my experience at the Dufferin location, but convinced myself that it might not be the same thing. In some aspects it was, and it was not. Unfortunately, it was the same in a bad way. The price point.
The place is stunning inside, probably the best decorated Filipino eat in place I've ever seen. Very modern but still with that very unique traditional Filipino spin. This place is a bit hit and miss when it comes to crowds, just like any other restaurant it'll be busy around the dinner hour (6-8pmish).
I had come here on a Saturday morning to get me some Filipino breakfast, one of my favourites 'Tapsilog.' I also ordered it along with a Pandan shake, both to go.
Cashier lady was very nice and offered to walk me through the menu if I didn't understand it, but having Filipino blood in me I was pretty cultured with the food. Very simple painless procedure of ordering up and waiting for your order. If you order to go, you can stand by the counter (i sat by an empty table) or if you order in they actually have someone bring the order to you once you've had a seat. You are given a number for them to track you down so be sure you have it visible just to make their lives a little bit easier.
Food was a little longer than I had expected for quite a simple dish. It came in a good quality plastic bag and I was given a farewell with a big smile, always good to have that experience.
I was ready to chow down when I got home and my first thoughts were, "Huh ... $9.99 for this?" The portions were the first thing that caught my eye as Filipino places tend to be quite generous with servings but I didn't get a mild stroke this time from the price as I had already expected it from their Dufferin location. Pandan shake was good, not too sweet and it'll make me come back for more. The tapsilog was soooooo good, it really reminded me of those weekend mornings when my mom had marinated the beef strips the night before to have those yummy pieces of breakfast meat to look forward to. I think the flavour in all is what bumped my original 2 star to 3 stars.
I really want to route for Max's Express, I really do. But the prices are incredibly off putting. If you have the chance look up their website and check out the menu for the Scarborough location, the prices are just a slap in the face in ratio to it's portion size.
I haven't gone back here and I'm really thinking of making a return, but I would have to really, really, realllyyyy crave Filipino food to make a come back knowing in the back of my mind that I can get equally delicious Filipino food at practically half the price.
I would say it's a good place for those who may not be familiar with Filipino food as I have actually seen quite a few mixed races here in Max's, but after that, I may suggest looking for another place that isn't as expensive.
Also kudos to Max's Express for strategically placing their restaurant in front of a Filipino church!
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