Nando’s

The chicken was amazing! Keep in mind that mild was pretty spicy. Make sure you save room for dessert, both the caramel and chocolate cheesecake were amazing!

After seeing Nando’s everywhere in the UK and online, I had to see what the hype was about. I came in around dinnertime and ordered the whole chicken combo. I enjoyed the peri peri sauce — a very unique take on traditional chili sauce. I liked that the restaurant offered peri peri in variations of wild herb, garlic, hot, lemon, and more. Overall, not too shabby but nothing was particularly outstanding about this dish besides the sauce.

I finally succumbed to the peri peri chicken temptation that beckons in every London neighbourhood. Tempting as it might be to write off this place as just another chain, I gotta say, I was reasonably impressed.
Famished on my way home from a late meeting, I ducked in to grab some takeaway. I ordered a ¼ chicken with 2 sides (salad and mashed sweet potato). The chicken was juicy with a good amount of spice, the sides were fine but nothing to write home about.
All-​in-​all, a passable quick and healthy meal.

We enjoyed our meal at Nandos. Yes, the rice side was very small, but the chicken, and the wings were quite good, if not earth shattering. We also enjoyed the side of olives. The sangria was only so-​so. A great stop for a fast dose of carnivore satisfaction. If you want to get in and out and have some very good chicken, this is a good choice.

After checking the website for opening times, I arrived at Nandos last night (16÷01÷13) at 22:05 knowing they were open until 22:30. I was told they were only doing takeaway and we couldn’t take a seat. I pointed out that they don’t close until half past 10, to which the reply was «Yes but we need to close early tonight». Totally unprofessional.

It’s good Portuguese chicken, but having gone to Portugal and lived in Montréal where there’s a large Portuguese population, this place is just «all right».
In Montréal, the chicken isn’t overly salted, dripping in disgusting oil and comes with HUGE portions for only $ 10 CAD.
Here in Nandos, as it is a commercial chain of said Portuguese chicken shops, the portions and sides are pathetic (think half a ricebowl full) the chicken is over salted, over grilled (charred chicken is not yummy), and it’s only saving grace is that service is fast, and the chicken (once you take the salty skin off), is properly and juicily cooked.
I am not a fan of this place because I always end up regretting the food there, but then again… I’m comparing it to the real thing.

SEriously as good as it gets. The wait is long to get in but definitely worth the wait. I ordered the half chicken with fries and coleslaw and omgosh it was delicious! Perfect mix. It is kind of pricey here but nonetheless it is worth it!!! You MUST get the chicken! (nothin else on the menu) I think I tried their chicken pita last time and it was watevers. When you go here. you just have to know what to get. Then it’s perfect and you won’t regret it! This location though is hugeee and it’s great for parties! It’s more of a self serve restaurant so it’s a very chill environment. ANd get the different kinds of sauces and dunk your chicken in it cuz its delicious!

First meal in 24 hours. First meal off the plane. First meal in London. Nando’s didn’t disappoint.
Tasty chicken and quality sides for fast-​ish food in a moderny, comfortable setting.
Counter guy shuffled a few of our requests around to save us a few pounds, so big up on that.
Not a negative, just a note: if you like a little heat, fear not the «very hot» sauce. It’s just a little habanero with a nice sweet tang.

Place gets BUSY during weekday lunches… So come on the early side or be prepared to queue a bit! The line of often up to the point of the front door.
This location has ample seating the in front area and in the back, as well (easier to seat groups in the back portion of the restaurant, I find).
As for Nando’s as a whole, love it. My personal favourite is the chicken burger, single, with cheese and pineapple no mayo and a side of corn. I must say, I’ve been drawn to the peri peri chips a lot lately. there is just something about that seasoning that is YUM.

A London staple, Nando’s chain of chicken restaurants scattered across the city are a must-​visit for any non-​native.
A popular hang-​out and dining spot for groups fresh out of the office in the evening, Nando’s provides a unique and consistent atmosphere for those craving chicken, chicken, and more chicken.
While the menu is a bit restrictive, and vegetarians might want to strongly consider an alternative, Nando’s fresh, UK-​supplied chickens (note: many will say they are «free-​range», but this is in fact not the case) are tasty and provide great options for sharing among groups of hungry visitors. Additionally, plethora of classic side ranging from chips to garlic bread will leave just about anyone feeling good and full without having to drop much more than a tener.
The sauces, however, are where Nando’s really shines. Comparable in a way to Buffalo Wild Wings in the States, Nando’s sauces range from tame to flat-​out dangerous, with their Extra Extra Hot (Small Black Bottle) rivaling anything that can be found in the States. This is especially a treat due to the lack of truly spicy cuisine available in Britain (apart from Indian dishes).
Boiled down, Nando’s provides fresh and tasty chicken complimented with a host of sides and sauces that cater to the tastes of any carnivore.

Similar experience to James A. Waitress was not very polite. Waited 20 minutes for my food when my colleague’s arrived in less than2 minutes. Others arrived after me and ordered the same and received their meals first. Waitress didn’t seem to care. When I queried where my food was I received a ‘yes?’ with the tone suggesting ‘so what?!’
Completely unimpressed and I used to enjoy Nandos. I won’t be going here again in the near future.

nandos is the perfect place to treat urself to a meal out, and not worry too much about calories its perfect for the high protein low card dieters pile up and the chicken and have a side dish of a bit of rice

Ever since I started this low-​carb diet, I find myself gravitating towards Nando’s and their grilled chicken. Since I’m not eating bread or starches, it’s been meat, meat, meat and Nando’s does it well. They have a pretty solid formula for their restaurants — pick a table, order and pay at the till («register» in American) and one of the staff will bring your food.
While you’re waiting, they have a sofa fountain where you can freely refill your drinks — a rarity in the UK where you usually pay for each glass. They also have bottled beers and wines, plus a few different juices (that aren’t refillable).
Plain, Medium and other varying levels of spice. The «medium» is plenty spicy for me or sometimes I like to add the Garlic and Herb to it.
Grab a big stack of napkins if you’re a carnivore like me. Eating chicken off the bone with a knife and fork is way too much a pain! There’s a sink too, for when you’re done.

Stay away from Nando’s the food we received was awful, the mushy peas weren’t mushy and the chicken wasn’t cooked, made me ill afterwards, why did I eat it. The waitress who we ordered from was rude and obnoctious. Will not be eating here again EVER.

I realize 5 stars for a chain restaurant/fast)ish) food place seems high, but I love Nando’s. I just do. I think there is something to be said about consistency. When I have a PiriPiri craving, it can be fixed. When I am in dire need of a protein based lunch, grilled chicken is a good choice.
The location just near Spitalfields is one of my favorite Nando’s locations because it has a bit more pizazz than the other locations. It’s filled with windows and ample seating. It has a massive red lit-​up heart. From outside it looks like it is a much trendier place than a Nando’s, but that’s the area for you. They really keep up with the Joneses there.
The other fantastic thing is that my vegetarian friends have a decent selection. In fact, my co-​worker says it is one of her faves because the veggie menu is satisfying. Plus, she’s also addicted to the PiriPiri chips.
I’m just addicted to the medium chicken burger with pineapple or a ½ chicken — I put a big, fat helping of Hot on the side for dipping. I really should keep some at home, but it’s just so much better there.
They also have a wonderful customer loyalty program. So it’s quite easy to earn free food after just a couple of visits! If you’re in the area and you’re looking for a quick lunch/​dinner stop, I suggest you pop in and start collecting those stamps.