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Explore Max's Don Antonio - Pook Ligaya menu featuring classic Filipino dishes like Lumpia Sampler, Chicken Velveteen Soup, and delicious baked goods in Quezon City. Enjoy cozy ambiance, friendly service, and timeless flavors in Metro Manila’s trusted local restaurant.
Max's Don Antonio - Pook Ligaya in Quezon City is a Filipino culinary staple that showcases timeless flavors with a modern touch. The menu highlights the iconic Max's Fried Chicken®, offered in both half and whole servings, perfectly golden and seasoned with a secret blend of spices that epitomize Filipino comfort food. For group gatherings, the hearty AllBeef KareKare Tray and 20-piece Fried Chicken Tray promise generous, flavorful bites that bring loved ones together around the table. Soups and sides like the creamy Chicken Velveteen Soup and the refreshing Garden Fresh Tofu Salad with Pineapple Dressing add balance and depth to the meal. Guests consistently praise the cozy yet spacious ambiance and attentive staff, lending a welcoming atmosphere that complements the food. While some note evolving tastes and pricing, the heart of Max’s culinary tradition remains bright here—making it an essential stop for those seeking authentic Filipino flavor with warm service in Metro Manila.
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Cool down with the tropical flavors of our Green Mango Shake!
A refreshing dessert made of fresh buko strips, green gulaman and cooked tapioca, flavored with sugar and pandan to give it that appetizing aroma
Creamy Halo-Halo with caramelized saba, langka, macapuno balls, gulaman, garbanzos, nata, and sago, topped with leche flan, ube, and cheese. Made creamier with 3 kinds of milk.
An iconic dessert from Zamboanga which is a different take to our usual halo-halo made from a mixture of fresh fruits (watermelon, mango and buko strings), red and green gulaman, milk and topped with strawberry ice cream and Max’s very own caramel bar
Discover the cool and creamy bliss with Mais con Yelo that combines the sweetness of corn, the creaminess of milk, and the refreshing ice.
Ube leche flan shake is a Pinoy cooler made with blended ube halaya and ube ice cream poured over our very own leche flan
Creamy Halo-Halo with caramelized saba, langka, macapuno balls, gulaman, garbanzos, nata, and sago, topped with leche flan, ube, and cheese. Made creamier with 3 kinds of milk.
Quench your thirst with the tropical sweetness of Ripe Mango Shake.
A refreshing drink made with sago pearls and sweetened gelatin, a classic favorite.
Refreshing watermelon shake, perfect for cooling off.
A refreshing dessert made of fresh buko strips, green gulaman and cooked tapioca, flavored with sugar and pandan to give it that appetizing aroma
A refreshing drink made with sago pearls and sweetened gelatin, a classic favorite.
A refreshing dessert made of fresh buko strips, green gulaman and cooked tapioca, flavored with sugar and pandan to give it that appetizing aroma
Lumpiang Shanghai, Sizzling Tofu, Plain Rice, Mixed Veggies
Lechon Kawali, Sizzling Tofu, Plain Rice, Mixed Veggies
Crispy Liempo, Sizzling Tofu, Plain Rice, Mixed Veggies
Tocino, rice, sunny side up egg.
Tocino, Daing na Bangus, Lumpiang Shanghai, Egg, Rice.
Daing na Bangus, Egg, Rice.
Beef Tapa, rice, sunny side up egg.
Beef Tapa, Daing na Bangus, Lumpiang Shanghai, Egg, Rice.
Components: 3 pcs fresh ubod mini, 2 pcs fried ubod mini & 12 pcs lumpiang Shanghai
A tasty, soft and delicious white loaf bread baked to a delightful taste.
This bite-sized treat combines crunchy biscotti with rich caramel, making it an ideal accompaniment to coffee or tea.
Chocolate flavor. A hand made soft and fluffy chiffon cake iced with butter crème and decorated with elegant rosettes
Soft chewy Caramel Bar® made with premium milk, butter and generously topped with ground peanuts
For reference: Sweet, chewy dessert with rich caramel and a crunchy base, perfect for indulgence.
Mocha flavor. A hand made soft and fluffy chiffon cake iced with butter crème and decorated with elegant rosettes
Soft chewy Caramel Bar® made with premium milk, butter and generously topped with ground peanuts
8 Pcs pinipig polvoron
For reference: Sweet, chewy dessert with rich caramel and a crunchy base, perfect for indulgence.
Cream cheese brownies, rich and decadent with a smooth, creamy texture.
This delicious biscotti features a crunchy texture and rich caramel flavor, making it an ideal snack or dessert.
Round-shaped triple-flavored cake consists of vanilla, mocha, and chocolate layer, coated with butter icing and decorated with ganache drip and chocolate tiles
8 Pcs cookies and cream polvoron
The original classic fried chicken that made Max's a Filipino institution. Golden fried to perfection, with a unique blend of secret spices, talagang Sarap-to-the-Bones®
The original classic fried chicken that made Max's a Filipino institution. Golden fried to perfection, with a unique blend of secret spices, talagang Sarap-to-the-Bones®
A classic Filipino stew with a thick peanut sauce topped with a mix of vegetables and beef. It is drizzled with annatto oil and garnished with chopped peanuts and spring onion. Served with sauteed Max's bagoong
20 Pcs. Sarap-to-the-Bones® fried chicken
Deep-fried ground pork and spices rolled in lumpia wrapper
A rich chocolate porridge made with three types of chocolate, indulgent and satisfying.
Thick egg noodles in a rich broth with squid rings, shrimp, shiitake and wood ear mushrooms
A twist on the classic Filipino noodle dish. Thick egg noodles in a thick broth with chicken skin, chicken meat, chicken liver and chicken balls
Hearty rice porridge with chicken, topped with sliced boiled egg, fried garlic bits and spring onion
Premium pork knuckle specially marinated and deep fried the Max's way.
Premium pork knuckle specially marinated and deep fried the Max's way.
Moist, fatty and chunky pork sisig with chopped white onions and green chilies tossed in Max's special sisig sauce and topped with crispy sisig meat and red chopped chilies with calamansi on the side. Good for 3-4 pax
This dish includes kangkong (water spinach) stuffed into tofu, cooked adobo-style for a savory taste.
A classic Filipino stew with a thick peanut sauce topped with a mix of vegetables and Max’s very own lechon kawali. It is drizzled with annatto oil and garnished with chopped peanuts and spring onion. Served with sauteed Max's bagoong
Max's Bulalo is made with Beef kenchi and shank bone boiled with aromatics and seasonings until fork-tender. Served with vegetables such as pechay, baguio beans, cabbage, and corn.
Our vegetarian take on the classic kare-kare. Served with sautéed Max's bagoong with peanuts. Whole serving: good for 3-4 pax
This sour, Sampaloc-flavored soup with premium pork chunks & green vegetables is staple Pinoy fare that's perfect any day. Whole serving: good for 3-4 pax
Breaded cream dory fillet topped with sweet and sour sauce laden with vegetables and sprinkled with pineapple bits tidbits. Good for 2 pax
Premium milkfish belly, kangkong (water spinach), string beans, radish, eggplant & okra in tamarind broth. Whole serving: good for 3-4 pax
Tasty milkfish, pre-marinated in special spices & fried golden brown. Comes with suka't bawang. Good for 2-3 pax
Deep-fried premium pork belly that's crunchy on the outside and tender and moist on the inside. Served with our very own Pinoy slaw and a choice of side: Laing, gising-gising or pinakbet
Premium pork knuckle specially marinated and deep fried the Max's way.
Premium pork knuckle specially marinated and deep fried the Max's way.
The Max's version of the comida classic fresh vegetables sautéed with chicken, liver, gizzard topped with shrimps & spring onions. Good for 2-3 pax
A house favorite. Deep-fried tofu cubes tossed in a cream sauce topped with chilies. Whole serving: good for 3-4 pax
Our twist on the classic kare-kare with shrimp, cream dory & squid. Served with sautéed Max's bagoong. Whole serving: good for 3-4 pax
Max's fried chicken & chicken liver chopped to bits and cooked with a serving of onions, celery and mayonnaise topped with sliced chili fingers. Good for 2-3 pax
The Filipino staple dish of fresh ampalaya, okra, sitaw, eggplant, squash, kangkong with pork & shrimps sautéed in a special blend of bagoong alamang. Whole serving: good for 3-4 pax
A classic Filipino stew with a thick peanut sauce topped with a mix of vegetables and beef. It is drizzled with annatto oil and garnished with chopped peanuts and spring onion. Served with sauteed Max's bagoong
Shrimp, kangkong (water spinach), string beans, radish, eggplant & okra in tamarind broth. Whole serving: good for 3-4 pax
This savory soup features bangus belly cooked in a tangy miso broth, complemented by fresh vegetables for a comforting dish.
Max's Bulalo is made with Beef kenchi and shank bone boiled with aromatics and seasonings until fork-tender. Served with vegetables such as pechay, baguio beans, cabbage, and corn.
A hearty beef stew in a thick tomato-based sauce with the right level of spiciness. Garnished with potatoes, carrots, red and green bell peppers. Good for 2-3 pax
Fried breaded bacon with slices of fried eggplants tossed in Max’s bagoong
Lechon kawali over, stir-fried Baguio beans, rice, fresh/fried mini ubod and Caramel Bar®
Fried breaded bacon drizzled with Max's homemade Filipino style sweet and sour sauce
Lechon Kawali, stir-fried baguio beans, rice, Pancit Canton, and a Caramel Bar®.
Quarter Chicken with Rice, Fresh Lumpiang Ubod, and a Caramel Bar®.
A quarter of Max's signature fried chicken, plain rice, macaroni salad and a Caramel Bar®.
Chicken Sisig consist of chopped fried chicken meat, chicken liver, spiced up with chopped white onion, celery and green and red chilies. It is coated with a mixture of margarine and mayonnaise. Served over rice and sunny side up egg on top.
Beef kare-kare and rice
Beef caldereta and rice
A solo serving of our moist, fatty and chunky Pork Sisig served with rice and egg.
Half Spring Chicken, Choice of Kamote Fries or Kamote Chips, Choice of Rice, or Dinner Rolls & Butter, and a Caramel Bar®.
8 pcs. Lumpiang Shanghai and a sunny side-up egg topped in a bowl of rice.
Sweet and sour fish fillet and rice
A quarter of Max's signature fried chicken accompanied by a generous portion of chopsuey, plain rice and a Caramel Bar®.
Regular. A quarter of Max's signature fried chicken accompanied by a generous portion of the all-new garden fresh tofu salad, plain rice and a caramel bar®
Quarter Chicken with Rice, Pancit Canton, and a Caramel Bar®.
Seafood kare-kare and rice
For reference: Creamy chicken soup with velvety texture, enriched with vegetables and aromatic herbs.
Regular. A vibrant medley of crisp lettuce, fresh vegetables and golden fried tofu cubes, topped with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. The dressing adds a refreshing burst of citrusy sweetness with a hint of tartness
For reference: Crispy sweet potato fries, golden and delicious, perfect as a snack or side dish.
For reference: Crispy sweet potato fries, golden and delicious, perfect as a side or snack.
This platter includes crispy spring rolls filled with savory meat, paired with sizzling tofu for a delicious combination.
This dish pairs crispy pork belly with sizzling tofu, delivering a delicious combination of flavors and textures.
This meal includes a piece of crispy fried chicken alongside a tangy sour fish fillet, offering a delightful contrast of flavors.
An all-time favorite Chinese dish of egg noodles, topped with vegetables, chicken and shrimp
An all-time favorite Chinese dish of egg noodles, topped with vegetables, chicken and shrimp
Composed of pancit canton and bihon with chicken flakes, cabbage, Baguio beans, green and red bell pepper, wood ear mushrooms and squid rings
An all-time favorite Chinese dish of egg noodles, topped with vegetables, chicken and shrimp
A glossy yellow colored fried rice sautéed with mixed vegetables like corn kernels, carrots, baguio beans and sprinkled with chopped spring onion
A glossy yellow colored fried rice sautéed with mixed vegetables like corn kernels, carrots, baguio beans and sprinkled with chopped spring onion
An all-time favorite Chinese dish of egg noodles, topped with vegetables, chicken and shrimp
The staff are really friendly and attentive. The food is what you expect from max's chain of restaurants. The place is cozy enough. Restrooms are nice. We've been here twice. We'll definitely keep coming back here for our filipino food fix.
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