A delectable dinner launch at Max's

Members of the Iloilo Bloggers Inc. and friends were in for a big and delectable treat as Max's Restaurant recently launched their newest group bundle dubbed as Max's 4Sharing meals. But aside from their mouthwatering fried chicken, beef was also the star of the night as this group bundle meal includes their newest Beef Selection - Beef caldereta and Beef adobo sa gata.

“At only PhP 899, Max’s 4Sharing is a very affordable meal bundle that is perfect for small group get-togethers, With these new food selections, our customer can fully engage in bonding moments with their friends and family,” said Bobby Simborio, Corporate Media and PR Manager for Max’s Group of Companies.

Bobby (right) with the loveteam of the night Jess and Jessa

But before all the gastronomia that night, Max's shared a lot of good news aside from this 4Sharing meals.

Chicken Take-out Treat - PhP98 off their whole Fried Chicken and it comes with a free bottle of Max's Orignal Blend Banana ketchup.
PhP 50 OFF gift cards - Avail of this discount for Max's Regular Whole Fried Chicken and Max's 4Sharing Meals.
Max's Christmas Party Solutions - A wide range of delectable treats specifically designed for Christmas parties and is available from Sept. 2012 to January 31, 2013.
Max's Kids Birthday "Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition" Package - Teaming up with ABS-CBN, Max's offers this interactive birthday party package which includes the following amenities : Free use of function room for 2 hours, Party Room set-up, Birthday theme cake, Birthday Invites, Choice of JMC cupcake kit or bake it yourself crinkle kit, JMC Gear (apron and toque), JMC tools (potholders, wooden spoon, spatula, towelette), Cookin and food related party activities and games and a party host.

We also had fun that night as we raced to form the giant puzzle of their beef selection. Too bad. my team lost so I just made up for it by having plenty of Max's delectable treats.

I wasn't excited about their Beef Caldereta at first since it I though would be just like the usual caldereta recipe. But I instantly loved it - the sauce was of the right consistency, the beef was tender enough and the combination was just perfect. I could have finished the whole serving all by myself!

Max's Adobong Baka sa Gata was more exciting as it was a sort of Bicolano version - gata with sili. Though not quite looking like the usual adobo, but it had a lure of its own. The tender and almost "flaky" beef mixing with the hot and creamy sauce was so inviting that I wasted no time in getting a spoonful of it!

But still it was the Max's Fried Chicken that had us all satisfied for the night - after all it's the restaurant that fried chicken built, so it wouldn't be complete without their signature dish. Now this is one whole fried chicken I finish alone! (Now when will Max's Chicken-All-You-Can will be back?)

For dessert we had Buko Pandan and I can't stand the temptation of Max's Caramel Bar so I opened my freebie box of it and in no time, it was almost empty. I should have kept it to myself!LOL

Anyway, it was indeed a delectable night at Max's Restaurant at SM City Iloilo for we did not only enjoy the treats and the company but most importantly enjoyed what Max's has to offer - both the old and new!And surely we'll be back for more. Thank you Max's!

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