Max's Asian Bowls, Baos & Tacos - Cedar Park, Texas

Ciara Lindley

I've been wanting to try this place since it opened and I finally did with my husband (and without the kids). My husband LOVED it... I've never heard him rave so much about a restaurant honestly. We both thought the food and drinks were delicious and well worth the fair (even cheap) cost. For food we ordered the Brisket Bao Tacos, Seared Ahi Tuna Bao Tacos, Beef Steak Tacos, Pork Egg Rolls, and for drinks we had the Ginger Smash, O Dalat, Green Pond Martini, Lavish Life, and the With A Passion. All absolutely delicious and different.

The service was great, there was one guy working (the managing partner but we never got his name) and he was so chill and personable, yet attentive, and on top of everything. I believe he said the owner, Tommy, was the other guy helping on occasion when needed.

The restaurant itself is kinda small, not too many tables which makes it feel not super busy although I think most tables were full by the time we left around 8:00 on a Friday night. There seems to be an outdoor patio but it didn't look set up or like anybody was able to order out there. We ordered by scanning a QR code on the table which makes it pretty quick and easy. I took off a star from the "atmosphere" category because personally I feel like the restaurant was 85% on point with design and aesthetics but then I felt there were some random design pieces or the bar top area was a bit too cluttered looking (ie the straws I believe were still in their original packaging just put out on the counter to use). Obviously that's my opinion and doesn't affect the overall feel of the place (and, like, my husband could care less).

I also wanted to add I feel like the website could use a little more info on things (like in the "about" section, gallery, etc.), any other pertinent info, or a non-wix domain name, but that's just me being a bit critical- I just feel with such great food, drink, and service the website could be done a bit more effectively to give the restaurant the justice that it deserves.

Overall, fantastic service, food, and drink for sure; we will be returning!

Lucie Sheh

The food is so delicious, it's flavorful and I feel the food is really healthy, the atmosphere is friendly, the waiter is attentive. I would come back again, this place is family friendly too

Ladybugcdl R

I visited the establishment on a Friday at 5:30 pm. It was not crowded, with only one couple and a family with two children present.

To place an order, customers are required to use the QR code provided on the table. This code directs them to the menu, where they can select and pay for their desired items using their phones. The staff member working at the time was friendly and managed both the bar and food delivery. It appeared that there was only one person in the kitchen handling all the cooking.

I ordered the Turmeric Chicken Bao, Pork and Veggie Potstickers, and the Passion Fruit Limeade. The Turmeric Chicken Bao I received did not resemble the image on the menu. I politely asked the young man if the dish brought to me was indeed the Turmeric Chicken, and he confirmed it was. I mentioned that it appeared different from the picture, but he insisted that they looked the same. I couldn't help but wonder if we were looking at the same image. Even my friend agreed that it didn't match the menu photo. The young man kindly offered to bring me a different dish, but I declined. I decided to try the Turmeric Chicken Bao anyway, but unfortunately, the chicken lacked flavor.
I added a photo of what I got vs. what was in the picture.

The Potstickers were satisfactory, as they are a relatively simple dish to prepare. However, the Passion Fruit Limeade was truly delicious. The food was served in orange paper boats, and plastic cutlery was provided. The drinks were served in clear plastic cups.

Dave Budd

Fun place. The food offerings are unique and all were quite tasty. Although my seared Ahi was still cold, they offered to remake it which I declined. I like sushi anyway. The drink list is extensive and full of fun. We tried a number of different drinks between the 4 of us. All were unique and flavorful. The guy who was preparing the cocktails was a fun character. We're definitely going back to try some different dishes.

Arcenio Lopez

We wanted to try something new AND different than the usual places we eat. (We eat out several times per week and have tried almost every restaurant around.) We found Max’s on Google and decided to give it a try.
Wow! This was a memorable first visit. Right off the bat, the staff was very friendly and seated us quickly. We really liked the ability to order from our phone at our own pace. (Some may not like this but we did!) The food came out quickly and was very hot.
I am not exaggerating when I say every small plate we ordered was different and absolutely delicious. This is NOT your usual Asian fare.

We struck up a conversation with Tom (the owner’s dad) and learned more about how the restaurant came to be. This is a family operation and so much of themselves is evident in the food and service. We also talked to Tom’s wife and learned more about Vietnamese cuisine and the French influences in her recipes. I don’t remember all the names of the dishes (see pics) but each one was unique. (Try the meat-filled pastry filled with sauce! You’re welcome). The food is definitely the highlight

They also serve Japanese whiskeys which I have never had. Tom invited me to taste two additional whiskeys from their collection. They are very unique and refreshingly different from U.S. and European whiskeys. If you enjoy whiskey, you definitely must try.
We left with such a great experience that we have been telling all our friends and family about it. We will definitely be back soon!
Thank you Tom and family for opening such a great restaurant in our area! You all truly have something special!

John Robertson

Very Good ? tried several small plates: Sesame Glass Noodles, Lemongrass Shrimp, Roasted Acorn Squash, Floating Crispy Tofu, and Sate Baby Back Ribs. Every dish was packed with flavor and the ribs were exquisitely tender

Jared Sims

Beef baos and garlic noodles were the meal to get. I added a side of kimchi for the baos and it was phenomenal. Beef was a sweet bulgogi style cooked and seasoned to absolute perfection. Noodles were simple but so full of flavor. I’ve never had bao, though it’s been on my radar for some time, I’m glad I popped my cherry with these. Topped off with a $2 dollar beer. 10/10 cheap street style meal. They will be seeing a lot of my face in the next few months while working in town. Food, beer and tip I was out the door at $16. I would pay much more for that meal!

A.J. Thieblot

Max’s Fusion turned out really well! My wife and I did an assortment of small plates. The grilled eggplant was surprisingly good. The ahi tuna and baby back tamarind ribs were good as well. … Our friends joined us for drinks and we had several old fashioned cocktails that were a sort of deconstructed cocktail and used different Japanese whiskeys. Really worked out well. … At the close of the night, I’m pretty sure it was the owner, offered us a taste of coming attractions: grill at the table beef with an amazing sauce. So much fun. … This place is great. Totally worth a try and I think they’ve got a lot of great things coming. … Will definitely be back. Highly recommend.