Why I love Nandos
Lots of people seem to hate Nandos, but I love it. It’s not going to win any awards for food quality, but it provides tasty meals for a reasonable price. Here’s my “review” of Nandos – if you haven’t already tried it, give it a go!
For those of you who’ve never been before, Nandos is a restaurant chain based entirely on chicken. You can order chicken breast fillets, wraps, chicken wings, 1/2 chickens etc. Each dish can be bought in a range of different spice levels, from garlic and herb up to hot. Instead of ordering at the table, you choose your food and order at the till. This is especially useful if you’re with a group of people, as it means you avoid trying to organise the bill at the end!
My favourite dish is the chicken breast fillet wrap, which I usually get with a medium spice level. The chips come with “peri peri” salt (if you pay 10p) extra, so I always get this too. The spiciness of all the dishes may not be to everyone’s taste, as even the lowest spice rating still has a bit of a kick. Of course, there are a large number of side dishes available too.
For drinks you can get refillable soft drinks which is a nice bonus. The puddings are also relatively nice, although they don’t usually match up to the main course.
There are some problems with Nandos though. If it’s a busy night, then waiting in the queue to order your meal can be a bit of a nightmare. No one wants to be standing for 20 minutes just to order. The self service of cutlery (your meals are brought to you) may also put some people off, although it’s not really a problem for me.
The price is cheap, and you can usually get a meal for two people for less than £20. The meal portions aren’t as big as they used to be, but are big enough for most people and you certainly get your money’s worth.
Overall, Nandos is between a fast food shop and a real restaurant. It serves higher quality food than McDonalds etc, but the food is served very quickly. If you haven’t tried it before then it’s definitely worth a go, even if you just want to try something a bit different.