Better to go to a small independent business than to a chain. In Niles there's a place for peri peri that's not Nando's or Port Of Peri Peri. Flame On Peri Peri is a singular restaurant serving hot ass food. Kind of seems like it mixes American fast food with Mediterranean options such as chicken and falafel among protein options. This type of cuisine typically uses meat but there's a falafel option for those getting the meaty stuff. After hearing about it one time, I came here. It's located in a nice strip mall building, modern looking. This is an order at the counter type of restaurant. Has some spicy ass food. There's a sort of Mediterranean fast food kind of feel too. It's about $10 for one of the Rice Bowls. The vegan option for protein is the falafel. These were plentiful, a good value. Also you get a choice of sauce, and I got the creamy hummus. This also came with hot and white garlic sauce. It was fucking ass hot. This had serious hot peppers in there. For sure I would go here again. It's expensive so not all the time of course. There's a pretty big menu full of options like bowls, pitas, and salads, and there's options for both meat eaters and vegetarians. read more

I always forget to get photos of the food, but this place is great! The chicken is juicy and the sauces are SO flavorful! The fry seasoning and perfect too. Never had any issues and all the guys are great. Plenty of parking in the plaza and a good amount of seating inside. read more

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Really good food and friendly staff! I came here for lunch, can't go wrong with any of their lunch specials for the value. I tried the chicken lunch special which was loaded with food and got plenty of sauces on the side. Love mixing the garlic + peri sauce with the chicken or french fries. read more

Flame On Peri Peri Grill - chicken lunch special - Burgers Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Freshly made halal options available here. Peri peri wrap with spinach was amazing with the garlic lemon flavor. The rice bowl with mild flavor was also good. Definitely on the spicer side especially for a toddler. The fries were fire and had a hint of lemon water to it! It's safe to say, I'll be back soon. read more

Flame On Peri Peri Grill - Burgers Near Me - Niles, Illinois

12/10 service & food! Our favorite spot for peri peri chicken after searching for a couple years when our previously favorite place closed down. So glad to have found this gem! The parking lot is a little tough to get into when you're making a left, but otherwise, zero complaints. Our go-to is the half dark chicken in medium sauce with a side of hot sauce, spicy gyro (do not skip!!), and either a chicken wrap or the chicken wings with lemon herb and hot sauce. So much freaking flavor. The gyro is the crispiest in town. It's cooked exactly like you dream about and the spicy gives it a total boost like never before. We even whip up leftovers with eggs, mozz, and their garlic sauce. Our dinner order lasts us three separate meals each so it's a total score. They provide lots of sauce without having to ask or beg. Staff is welcoming & kind. Picking up my order, I noticed the restaurant is really clean and cared for. They seemed to get orders out quickly which is always great too. Definitely adding this spot to the monthly rotation. read more

Flame On Peri Peri Grill - Spicy 1/2lb gyro - Burgers Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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Some of the best wings I've had in a long time! Delicious and reasonably priced. And without the giant wings from giant chickens. Pretty average service and ambiance. But nice joint overall read more

I love this place! I always go to Chicago Mosque, so finding a restaurant 5 minutes away was perfect! My first time trying their food was from their falafel bowl and it was amazing! The flavor is off the charts and the spice level is perfect, especially if you're someone who enjoys spicy food. I would definitely recommend, I've already been here twice! read more

Flame On Peri Peri Grill - Classic Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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Tried out Flame On Peri Peri Grill and it gave solid lowkey vibes -- think casual hangout, family-friendly, and no-pressure dining. The ambiance leans warm and welcoming, perfect for a chill dinner with the fam or a laid-back catch-up with friends. It's halal (a plus), and the space is clean with everyone kind of doing their own thing -- no frills, no fuss. I ordered the Chicken Tender Rice Bowl. Flavor-wise? Decent. Not quite a firework show, but it got the job done. It's the kind of meal you appreciate more for its comfort than its creativity. Customer service is friendly but standard -- you're not getting a white-glove experience, but they're helpful and polite. Pricing? Pretty fair for what you get. Portion sizes are generous and definitely better than some other places that'll charge double for half the food. TL;DR: Solid takeout option, easy on the wallet, good for casual vibes. Don't expect gourmet -- but if you're hungry and want halal with no stress, this is a reliable go-to. Would I return? Yeah, especially for a quick meal with family or a relaxed solo bite. read more

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First things first, this place is no short of great food! Their sauces are on point and the quality of meat is excellent. Then there's the staff: they are super friendly and always willing to help and be generous with extra sauce. I ordered the chicken tender rice bowl. It came with 4 grilled chicken tenders that were charred perfectly and then added with a lemon and herb/hot sauce. The chicken is tender and moist added with the flavors of the sauce make this a knock out of the park! The rice is soft and flavorful as well and comes with salad and tastes great with the garlic and hot sauces. I also ordered the gyros wrap as well. The gyros is fresh and cut thick to ensure you get meat in each bite. It is savory and amazing with their tzatziki sauce and peri-seasoned fries. All the meat is Zabiha-Halal certified and nothing short of amazing taste here, you need to come check them out asap! read more

Flame On Peri Peri Grill - CHICKEN TENDERS RICE BOWL - Burgers Near Me - Niles, Illinois

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This place is a gem. I've tried chicken sandwiches, gyro, and falafel and all have been great. If you like spicy food they actually do it right here and make it part of the flavor instead of just blasting you with heat. Lunch specials are a good value. Parking lot is pretty easy, I've never had issues. read more

The food and service are both great. We do takeout for lunch occasionally. My picky vegan husband loves the falafel!

I came with the wife for a quick, late night dinner here for the first time. The location was convenient and relatively clean, although the barren dining room space was less exciting than a McDonald's. We ordered a regular (not spicy) half chicken with 2 sides and no drinks that cost over $30 which seemed awfully expensive. The chicken was quite tasty and more spicy than advertised; rice was dry and mediocre, and french fries were heavily seasoned and okay. It took awhile to get the food for no apparent reason (something to do with food preparation) and we had to pick up our food at the counter because they couldn't be bothered to bring it to customers. Only because the chicken was good and somewhat unique I am giving the place 3 stars. It would have been 4 stars if the prices were more reasonable and rice was better. read more

This place has awesome and consistent food. The chicken tenders (both the fried and the grilled) are delicious!! The fries are seasoned and super crispy. I've loved everything we've tried so far. Friendly staff. A must try! read more

The Double Crypto Burger was stacked and flavorful--juicy patties, crispy bacon, fresh toppings, and a great sauce. The cheese fries were loaded and hit the spot. Big portions, good taste, and worth it if you're hungry. read more

Flame On Peri Peri Grill - Crypto (Double bacon cheeseburger) Cheese Fries - Burgers Near Me - Niles, Illinois

This was really good! The spicy chicken sandwich was delicious. The fries were fresh and tasty. The gyro was also great. I would definitely come back especially since they are open late! read more

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I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich and all I could say was nearly broke a tooth! The chicken was veryyyy tough it was like I was playing tug of war with my food. Fries were alright. I guess. But needs improvement. Rest of the order was great. The service was very nice, and the people were very friendly! read more

Didn't know about Peri Peri until suggested by a family member. Love spicey food. This is unique. Great food, friendly people. Highly recommended! read more

This is a nice, new family run business in a brand new strip mall. We saw they had some enticing $7.95 lunch specials and dropped in to try their chicken and veggie lunch specials. We did carryout but their airy and sunny dining space is open for normal business. Both lunches were good and flavorful and also good values. The chicken and rice were fresh and moist and I picked the mild peri spice level which had just the right amount of kick for me. Wife enjoyed the 3 paneer strips and 3 falafels in her veggie lunch. When another guy appeared and packaged the order, I noticed he looked just like the friendly guy (in white tee) that took the order and asked if they were twins and related. Ha, and that was when I learned it's a family business, and they're all related there - that's Ali, Joe, and Shaun in the photo. With a family portrait, I told them I would feature them in my Yelp review but could not guarantee their fame. Here you go, and good luck guys, and let's support our local business! Thank you! read more

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The grilled chicken wings were the best I have had in years! Definitely worth the stop. Truly really good. read more

Gyro. All ingredients taste fresh. They toast the pita so it has some crunch to it. They do not skimp on the meat. Grade A Gyro! read more

Flame On Peri Peri Grill - GYRO ON PITA - Burgers Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Food is nasty and salty. It's official, can't rely on reviews anymore have to go off of gut intuition cause I knew better when I walked in the place. You gotta go off of how it smells and how it looks inside the restaurant and see who the heck is cooking. I had to throw away my left overs smelled so bad inside my car. read more

Legitimately the nicest people, the best service, and amazing food. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming. Thank you!

Came in for a quick lunch, the woman at the register (we didn't get to catch her name): ) was really really nice and friendly. We got greeted right away. My gf always asks questions no matter what dish she orders. Listen if you had questions about a certain item on the menu the really nice woman would help guide you in your final meal decision cause everything looked and sounded delicious. I got the lunch special chicken sandwich with mild heat sauce. The sauce it's self is good. Chicken is juicy and just right. It's an over all good chicken sandwich. My gf got the lunch special, chicken wrap which she loved with peri seasoning on her very crispy fries. They have crisp fries!!!!! Delish!!! I also got a side of garlic sauce it was AMAZING! They have wings which we didn't try but I tried their lemon garlic sauce it was really really good I bet it's even better on wings!!! Our food came out and everything was well seasoned and delicious! Definitely a hidden gem! I would highly recommend you come try the food for yourself you won't be disappointed!!!! They have a lot of tables and can hold big groups! clean bathrooms!! Definitely when I'm in the area I'll stop by!!!! Thanks again!! read more

Authentic. Delicious. Spicy. We went to Flame On and had a great time. Everything was delicious, the service was fast, and the space was clean. We tried- Peri Mayo Corn: a sweet and spicy appetizer. Peri Rice: small side of rice, good heat but not too bad (my two year old ate it). Paneer Rice Bowl: I love paneer, this is good paneer. The spice is authentic (e.i. spicy) not for the faint of heart but it won't kill you either. Good heat. Peri Chicken Sandwich: a delicious grilled, spicy sandwich that came with fries. Hits the spot when you want a good grilled chicken breast. read more

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I LOVE peri peri chicken and have been trying different locations. I came across this place on instagram and have been wanting to try it, I believe its a newer restaurant. I could tell everything was fresh! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, I loved the lemon & herb sauce, it's a little different from Vasco's but delicious! This was my 1st time having halal gyro meat and it was amazing! It was not greasy, the right amount of flavor and very moist, I liked it better than non-halal gyro meat from a Greek restaurant. Fast and friendly customer service! I will be back soon!! read more

Flame On Peri Peri Grill - Combo with gyro, lemon & herb chicken tenders, over rice. AMAZING!! - Burgers Near Me - Niles, Illinois

stopped in here for the first time. had wings and spicy chicken sandwich, everything was delicious and the employees were hospitable.

Great falafel wraps, chicken, burgers and fries. Food is always made to order and their customer service is fantastic. I love this place!

Tried this for the first time... tried quarter chicken meal and the wings. Asked for lemon garlic sauce didn't get that, got the mild sauce on my wings... that's what I got on my quarter chicken... chicken was hot and juicy.. Wish I got the sauce I wanted. Also I'm not a fan of buying bottles of water and cans of pop... soda fountain would be better.... I would try again, just to see what happens. read more

Excellent. We first came when it opened a few years ago and hadn't gone back. We tried to give it an another shot today and it is amazing. The peri peri chicken is off the hook. I think way better then Vasco's Peri Peri. The peri peri corn was delicious. read more

I ordered the peri chicken wrap for lunch with the lemon pepper and peri sauce... outstanding! The service was great too. Very accommodating to offering me multiple sauces and was very quick. Definitely will be back! read more

Today is 2nd time ordered delivery & food is fabulous! Rice bowls are deelish;1st time ordered combo chicken tenders & gyro both meats full of flavor, 2nd time opted for grilled chicken tenders only with mild sauce, did not disappoint! Paneer strips are very good also! Garlic sauce a must have for me! read more

Went here the other day. Food was fresh and amazing. Great sauces and kind service. They are also open late on weekdays, I believe 12am and zabihah halal menu and sign on the wall! read more

Nice find. Open late so I stopped in thinking I'll grab something quick. What a surprise to find the quality, taste and customer service. I after walking in was greeted by a smiling staff member. I asked what was good and got a grin and a reply of..."everything ". Lol. How about, "what are you known for" and I was directed to the chicken. Pick a size , half, whole etc. then choose white meat, dark meat or mixed. Then pick a sauce/heat level. I chose medium and the nice guy gave me a sample of the sauce over rice to ensure it wasn't too hot. Once it was ready he explained he didn't want me to NOT enjoy my food due it being too hot/spicy so he put 4 different sauces on the side. What a nice guy! On top of which the entire meal was over the top good. I'll be back, for the flavor and the service. read more

We have been going to this place for quiet sometime and honestly it gets better every time. I like their grilled wings with peri medium sauce which is hot enough for me. We have also tried their classic burger with bacon which was delicious. Guys behind the counter are friendly and patience. read more

Great lunch spot near my work, love their smokey and tender quarter chicken legs. The portions are generous and I usually eat the leftover for dinner! They also have many different sauces but I always get garlic herb. The rice itself has a little kick to it. We've wings here and they're pretty good too! Very crispy. read more

Flame On Peri Peri Grill - Burgers Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Chicken Crispy Chicken Sandwich (Zinger Burger) with PERI FRIES (S) This place is amazing, they are very nice people. Delicious food and large portions so you get your money's worth. read more

Flame On Peri Peri Grill - Chicken Crispy Chicken Sandwich (Zinger Burger) with PERI FRIES (S) - Burgers Near Me - Niles, Illinois

Food was very good, served piping hot and the sauces were fabulous. Wish the menu was broader with more options though. The service was excellent so will be going back next time I'm in town. read more

First time here and I got the spicy chicken zinger sandwich with the gyro cheese fries. All I can say is that this food is nothing short of amazing read more

Never thought of going over here until it popped up and we were starving. Wasn't busy at all so there was plenty of open seating. Wait was longer than expected but we realized the food was all being made fresh so the wait wasn't a problem. The taste of the food was explicit and delicious. We ordered gyros and BBQ wings. Gyros we're in more of a thin wrap which I preferred opposed to a pita and over all tasted delicious. However it was a little heavy on the onions to my liking so I plan on getting no onions next time. The wings were fresh and not greasy whatsoever. The BBQ sauce had a little spice to it but the worker warned us ahead of time, the overall taste of the sauce was amazing and I would definitely go here again for a quick meal. read more

Flame On Peri Peri Grill - BBQ CHICKEN WINGS - Burgers Near Me - Niles, Illinois

I had the Zinger chicken sandwich and it was well seasoned and not too thick, but it was a little soggy by the time I ate it. If I ordered again I would get all sauces on the side. The gyros gave me nothing that I wanted. I didn't like the taste of the meat at all and it was dry and salty but lacked flavor, and for me there's way too much meat for the amount of gyros sauce you get. The white garlic sauce is probably one of the top ten sauces I've ever had, and I would order several of those. read more