I have no previous memories of Africa.. now after visiting Memories of Africa, Peri Peri chili…read morepowder and Beef Biltong now will be always at the back of my mind. Beef Biltong supposed to be a South African delicacy with beef air dried instead of smoked to create that unique taste and texture... (and the addition seasoning of Peri Peri sure helps with the taste!) My friend at first was really skeptical... since the Beef Biltong in the fridge looks not too appetizing but after she start eating that, she could not stop!... Beef Biltong is something that you have to eat every single bites of it before you can stop, that is addictive! There are also bottles of condiments, sauces, seasonings that are all from South Africa... which is quite unique and you cannot find in a supermarket near you! The store is nicely maintained, the store owner is so so nice... asked me if I want a cookie... hey not going to say no... yes please!

During my Summer search for the African Bird's Eye Chili more popularly known as Peri Peri, I came…read moreacross the Memories of Africa website. It was with that search that I found there is limited supply of South African foods and basically no authentic restaurants available derived from that region. Btw, Moroccan and Ethiopian are not of that region. The same search of Peri Peri lead me to find South African specialties such as Boerwors(Farmer's Sausage) and Biltong(Cured Meat). While there might be a handful within the GTA and surrounding areas, this location is the closest and most convenient for me. This is not a large shop by any means as they do sales on their website but if you do come by, the friendly owner is there to greet you. Inside is a lightly African themed shop that consists mostly of Can, Dry, Package Goods. They are mostly unique as to your local Grocery Store probably will not stock the same items. Most noticeable was a Spillers Peri Peri Oil, the Freezer of Boerwors, Fridge of Biltongs, Mrs H. S. Ball's Chutneys, and a good selection of Candies and Chocolates. Florence Meats Peri Peri Biltong($6.50/100g) tasted like Jerky Beef except it's cut thin and against the grain with flakes of Peri Peri for flavour. As with any Jerky Beef it can get addiction as a snack and noted by a friend it tasted like Chinese Cured Meat.

One word of advice. Check your receipt to see if you paid the correct amount…read more I noticed later that the online menu and the in restaurant screen said 15.99 whereas my receipt said 16.99. When I confronted the cashier about it, he said the computer said 16.99 and it's the most updated price. If the computer said 1000 dollars, am I supposed to pay 1000 dollars? The agreed contract price is 15.99 and that should be that. Later the cashier went to the back (assuming to talk to the manager/owner), and he gave me back a loonie (technically it should have been 1.13, but whatever). This place chose to use metal utensils instead of single use ones. The knife he gave me was quite disgustingly dirty (see pic). The food itself was decent. And for the amount of food, the price is very reasonable. I got the Raven Platter. My friend's fish platter was also decent, but looking at the texture and color, we couldn't tell if it was cooked thoroughly or not. We chose to keep eating and hope for the best. I finished most of my food, but I couldn't really comfortably eat all of the food, not knowing whether the plate or anything else they used was really clean to begin with. I'll come back and edit the review should anything happen :/ We probably should have brought up the price discrepancy issue AFTER we got our food. Needless to say, not gonna come back. Quality: 6/10. Service: 3/10. Value: 7/10. Overall: 3.5/10 (Not an average).

Overall a bad experience and didn't get to eat. The menu was a convoluted mess. When we finally…read moreordered the grilled peri full chicken combo, they said it's for takeout only. Fine, we switch from dine-in to takeout. After we paid, they said we had to wait 20-25 mins because full chicken isn't cooked yet. They wanted us to switch to half chicken. At this point we gave up, asked for refund and left. Should have flagged to customer if something isn't readily available before they order and pay!

Well cooked and seasoned chicken. The sizzlers were nice and tangy. I suggest those if you like…read moremore contrasting flavors otherwise the chicken is good. There's a lot of seating and when I went for dinner on a weekend it was relatively quiet. Overall, it's a good halal option for grilled chicken.

Great food!!! Nice ambiance, specious and bright…read more We had Chicken Espatada and Mini Beef Kaboob. Both were delicious. The kabobs were tender and flavourful. The chicken was nicely marinated and grilled. Food quality deserves 4.5 star

I had lunch today at Galito's Flame-Grilled Chicken…read more You choose what you want from the menu above the cash and then order and pay for it. They bring it to you when it's ready (it took about 10 minutes). I ordered a 1/2 chicken with mild sauce and corn on the cob as my side. The chicken was just okay ... kind of on the small side. The corn was just okay too ... it seemed like it had been soaking in water for a while and then put on the grilled to heat it up and char. The staff weren't very friendly.

Not bad not bad at all. Other than going on a weekday and there's closed! At six! So tried again…read morebut called fist. They're open! Woohoo! Got a full chicken towndies and garlic bread. Bread wasn't bad. Rice as very nice. Perfect yellow rice goes well with chicken. Classic mini potatoes but slightly underdone. Chicken was proper. Grilled juicy cut up loved it. Some of my favourite chicken. Sauce is okay. Tasty but not spicy more tangy. I enjoyed it. One of those business that only hire one gender and race which is ridiculous but welcome to Toronto!

The wife & I had planned to get dinner at the Mexican place next door but the scent of this place…read morecalled me in. She got a quarter chicken and I splurged on the beef ribs. She enjoyed her chicken and saved some for lunch the next day. The ribs... I've only had beef ribs a few times. I'm fine with pork ribs & chicken wings but I don't think I've had beef ribs in almost 25 years. These did not make me regret the gap. The first one was nice. The second and third were too fatty and had too much gristle. The side dishes were nice; I should have gotten the grilled veggies instead of the fries but wanted to treat myself. I may come back in the future, and try something else on the menu.

From the owner: Welcome to Grillado’sTM! Indulge in our mouthwatering Beef Back Ribs, perfectly grilled with a…read moreSouth African twist. Craving Portuguese chicken? We've got you covered. Our diverse menu includes Beef Back ribs, steaks, and the best Smash burgers in town – classic, beef, and smash burgers. Dive into the smoky goodness of our BBQ dishes. Planning an event? Let Grillado’sTM cater to your needs. We offer halal options, ensuring everyone can enjoy our flavorful offerings.

I love the hottest sauce they have. The chicken is really yummy and unfortunately we do not have…read morethem here in California.

Nando's never disappoints! I had the grilled chicken with fries, and it was absolutely delicious…read more The chicken was perfectly cooked, and the spices and flavors were spot on--bold, zesty, and so satisfying. The fries were crispy and paired perfectly with their signature sauces. If you love flavorful, juicy chicken, this is the place to go!

Went here on a Wednesday evening at 6:00pm for some lunch with friends for a birthday. This place…read moreis in a plaza and really close by to Sherway Gardens Mall. Server was nice but I feel as if he didn't really properly explain how Nando's worked, as it was our first time. We didn't expect to have to go up to the register and order and pay beforehand and to get our own utensils and napkins etc. The place looked very modern and fancy so we were very thrown off with the self-serve concept. With regard to the food, I found the portion of the chicken to be really small compared to how much rice there was and the rice for some reason tasted extremely sweet. The chicken was really good though! I would definitely go back just to order just the chicken.

The food was good and the host at the door was amazing! It's clear he loves his jobs and cares…read moreabout the customers. The only bummer was that this was the first Nandos we have been to that didn't have Portuguese beer wine. The dining room was nice was even a sink in the dining room available for you to was your hands without having to do to end bathroom.

I happen to be in Toronto and to my surprise--there it was. Nando's…read more This infamous Nando's I've heard UK folks sing praises about for years. Cult-level hype. I couldn't let the opportunity pass. The dining space? Bright, clean, inviting. Modern but casual. Off to a genuinely good start. And then... things went south. I ordered the peri-peri chicken with two sides. The wait was excruciating. Not just long--confusing. Every single person who ordered after me was eating while I sat there wondering if my ticket got lost in another country. When the chicken finally arrived, I was stunned--and not in a good way. Easily the smallest leg/thigh combo I've ever seen. Yes, I'm used to USA-sized, GMO-filled chickens, but I've eaten plenty overseas. This wasn't "European portioning." This was kiddie-sized. Flavor? Underwhelming. Forgettable. Nothing that made me pause, nothing that lingered. For a place built on peri-peri heat and personality, this was shockingly flat. I can get chicken with more punch at my local Grocery & Go. The mac and cheese had decent texture--the breadcrumbs did their job--but flavor-wise? Completely bland. Zero soul. The fries? Although well seasoned, we're like warm. Overhyped things rarely deliver, and Nando's sadly fits the bill. Massive disappointment is the phrase that keeps coming to mind

Hard to find a place these days that checks all the boxes -- healthy, affordable, and good service…read more-- but this Nando's pulls it off. The food is solid (grilled chicken, not greasy junk), the prices are surprisingly fair for downtown, and the staff actually seem like they care.

Nandos is the house hold name when you think of Portugese Chicken! I remember I was so excited when…read moreit first came to Canada, because I had tried it in the UK. These restaurant is vibrantly decorated with bright colors and has a lot of dine in options. I think this is a great place to come with little kids, because of them being able to accommodate small children needing high chairs. The service can be a little slow, especially if you are there on a busy day, but the servers are very kind! Now on to the food, for my lunch I had ordered a 1/2 chicken (Extra Hot) with Rice and Hearty Coleslaw. I was anticipating for this to be really spicy considering I ordered Extra Hot, but unfortunately this lacked the heat I wanted. Yes the sauces at Nandos are great, but you need a lot of it to be able to really get that flavor. The chicken is very juicy and has that charcoal grill flavor you'll love. Overall was a great place to dine in and would come again! 7/10 recommend!

2.5 stars I suppose…read moreI was feeling generous last time, but I really should've only given one and a half stars for my experience of getting raw chicken, telling them about it, and then getting the raw chicken back again. This time I went to a Yelp Elite Event. I hadn't been back since then and was pleasantly surprised to see that the restaurant had been renovated and now has bright and cheerful decor. In addition to the complimentary meal that we received, we ordered the PERi-PERi Chicken Bowl. We were shocked when we saw that it came with three very small pieces of chicken. What was even more shocking was how dry and overcooked the chicken was. It was almost like having chicken jerky. For $16, we expected a bit more. The rice was flavourful, but it could not make up for the chicken we got.

I was visiting, Hamilton, Ontario Canada. I tried Calabar kitchen when they were catering out of…read moretheir house, but now that they've opened their Jackson Square food court location in downtown Hamilton. I thought I would try them there. The food is amazing! I tried their Suya Salad, and their rice and stew. If you want authentic African Cuisine you need to try this place....

From the owner: Best authentic Calabar/Nigerian food in Ontario. If you miss home (AFRICA/NIGERIA) or just plain…read morehungry for a well cooked Nigerian dish, call us.