Having woken up with a STINNNKING hangover - i decided to get out of bed and re-address the destruction that took place last night.
Max's opened up circa a month ago, 2 doors away from where i live, walked passed it a few times and been intrigued but hadn't felt the need to commit...until today.
The decor is modern and in line with restaurants like byron,islington. Me and the girlfriend thought we would give it a go as i couldn't face another £3 sandwich meal deal or the very large breakfast that the Italian, 2 doors down from Max's, provides.
The restaurant is interesting as it markets sandwiches and booze. Its a very different proposition - but the fact it says sandwiches forms the prejudice of an inferior course. Entering, i really didn't high expectations - the menu is limited - circa 3/4 sandwiches a booze menu and a pudding.
We were greeted by a very friendly person, potentially the owner, not too sure. I did mention that i was mentally & physically struggling due to internal chemical imbalances. I was recommended the "ham, egg and chips" sandwich. When you hear those three words you really don't have high expectations.
The sandwich arrived wrapped in paper held together with an elastic band, i opened it up and took a good old bite - hoping that it would sort the deathly hangover. I was very very surprised. It was amazing! The bread was foccacia-ey, there was ham hock, a fried egg, mustardy mayo, tastes of vinegar, piccalilli & the "chips" were very thin almost crisp like sticks. It was a perfect balance on the palette and a very very pleasant meal. Mid way through i was contemplating another sandwich, not because i was so hungover - merely because i was shocked and was absolutely loving the food.
I ordered a coffee to go with the food, the bill should have been £9, £7 for the sandwich and £2 for the coffee, the friendly person said that the coffee was on him - maybe it was because i look that terrible?
I would certainly recommend Max's - really good food and a pleasant break from the norm. Its great to see somebody projecting their personality through not only high quality food but in an area you wouldn't think to travel to. Yes the menu is limited & i am sure over time it may get larger - but the food in there is awesome!
I have harped on about the food and completely ignored 50% of this venue proposition - booze - in my current state the thought of booze could set of a catastrophic chain reaction.
My only problem is, i work from home and have a £7 lunch allowance...best find that gym card.. read more