Peri Peri

I've passed by Nando's a hundred times and wondered about the kind of cuisine they serve, never had a chance until now to explore it. I was somehow under an extremely wrong impression that it serves Malaysian food. Among others, someone said it's Indian food which horrified me even more, another confidently said - TexMex, I gullibly believed. But no, its origin is pretty twisted. It is a South African food chain serving mainly Portuguese-Mozambiquan dishes with an amalgamation of western, middle-eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.

Nando's pungent sauces suit my palette

Its signature dish called Peri Peri Chicken is worth every cent. Peri Peri is actually a kind of capsicum also known as African Bird's Eye Chili and is the main ingredient in the marinade. The chicken is marinated along with spices and one of Nando's many Peri Peri sauces (you can choose from Mild, Lemon & Herb, Hot or Extra Hot) for 24 hours, grilled and served. If you're a bread person, the wraps, pitas and burgers with sides make a good deal. The spicy rice is too high on turmeric, you can literally taste the turmeric. The potato wedges dipped in garlic sauce are finger licking good. If you're a chicken lover, quit going to KFC for the umpteenth time, visit Nando's for the rustic seasonings, unique salads and the 'something specials'.

Peri Peri Chicken with fries and corn on the cob

15$ will get you a fulfilling meal. I give Nando's a 4 out of 5.

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