It was my first time trying south African chicken.l, and I was amazed. The service was great. The waitress explained us the menu and also guided us to try some of the sauces. They were very tasty and spicy. It is important to try it because your choice of chicken will be cook on it. I tried the chicken and it was amazing, juicy and very tasty. The price was really good considering they gave me a lot! Highly recommended! read more

The other reviewer was right about takeout orders. If you want your order faster, probably need to order in person. This location is very busy with large groups with kids during the holidays because Zoolights is down the street. I will be going to other locations from now on. Pentagon City and Rosslyn seem to be better. No greeting on arrival. No cutlery for a to-go order and did not want to wait again to ask for some. Plus all the mayhem with kids. read more

The food and customer service are top notch. The chicken in all the dishes my table ordered were flavorful, juicy, and overall delicious. The waiter was great at explaining everything and good at checking up on us. The place was a nice sit down place and the food came out fairly quickly. I also tried their seasonal honey lavender lemonade and liked how refreshing it was and not too sweet. I would definitely come back again. read more

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Unbelievable to start cooking our to go order after a 40 minute wait in an empty restaurant. Deplorable service.

Great service! I couldn't hear on the phone and the staff called me back to help me order. He also called me back to let me know that my order was ready! Food was great! read more

Food is great. Guy standing at the front gave great service and instructions. Choosing the right sauce is a bit challenging but once you find a good sauce, you're gonna be happy. I get the peri tamer sauce. The seating is nice and spacious. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - 1/2 chicken with Peri tamer sauce, mac & cheese with no breadcrumbs and mashed potatoes - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Now that I have fulfilled my One Direction fantasy, I can officially say that Nando's is worth the hype. First, can we just talk about their artist program? Art on the walls is great, it's amazing to know that it's a chain that has the largest collection of African art, what other conglomerate is able to have such a unique attachment to their name? And the art is good. Intellectual and visually stimulating. Now the food. It's so good it's going to be a go to for me. I love how the chicken is flame cooked to order, it's very unique to find a chain that still does this and I have really grown to miss the chicken being charred when I'm at an alternative chicken spot. The sauces are so zesty and acidic. It's a great pairing with the chicken and it coats the sauce very well, I recommend getting extra if you have a chance. The chicken really is everything, it's well seasoned and you should try it in every way they present it. The menu is varied enough where you can try different ways to enjoy their famous chicken. Sides were a good compliment, and very unique to other chain offerings. Use this as a chance to make your chicken eating experience vibrant and explosive with flavors! So far, after going to multiple locations the quality is up to par so take advantage that this may be conveniently located. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken Thigh Skewer, Portuguese Rice, PERi Chips with PERI Ranch, Full Chicken, PERi-PERi Wings, Brussels Sprouts, Halloumi Sticks - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Delicious-- especially the mango lime!! Super tasty and really remarkable service (thank you Delante, you made our weekend!!)

Good solid meal! Tons of healthy options. Super clean and staff was very friendly. I got the peri-peri bowl and it was tasty! Rice was so good. Also tried out the fries and cauliflower, both of which were good. Cauliflower was a tad spicy so beware if you aren't into spice. Stars of the show were the hibiscus lemonade and the Portugese tart for dessert. I was so excited to try it I forgot to take a picture. They are small so my tip is not to share. :) read more

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First time at Nando's. Loved it. Perfect Cole slaw. Chicken was tender and flavorful (got medium). The medium is pretty mild so don't worry about too much spice. Order extra hot if you want. Wish they had one in California. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken, coleslaw, rice, mashed potatoes. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I've been going to Nando's for years - literally since 2001 when I was at university in London. So, I like to think of myself as a Nando's connoisseur! One thing I've realised is that the quality of the food and the experience varies sooooo much depending on which branch you go to. Unfortunately this branch at Woodley Park looks great, but the quality of the food really fell flat for me. The chicken was super duper dry, and I ordered two legs to try and avoid this. You really have to overcook dark meat for it to be dry . In fact, from the video you can see how dry the drumstick is . The fries (chips) were not hot, they were luke warm and the halloumi was the same lukewarm warm temperature. Nooooo thanks. Luckily this is not my local Nando's. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The chicken skewer is great but the livers are just okay. Portuguese rice and fries taste good! Service and ambiance is nice, will be back again! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken Thigh Skewers, PERi Chips (aka Fries), Portuguese Rice, Livers - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I dined in today for lunch. I waited patiently for 10 minutes at the host stand where it says to Please Wait to Be Greeted and Seated. No one greeted or sat me. Not a one staff member acknowledged me. I then went to the cashier to order. She said they no longer have the Nando's app scanner so I couldn't pay that way. I ended up ordering from the app instead of with her. The food (boneless chicken breast with medium sauce and a side of mashed potatoes) arrived quickly (within eight minutes of ordering) and was made as requested. The interior was clean but my table was at a huge slant/crooked/unstable and there were failed attempts at shoving paper towels under one leg. read more

The menu is very interesting. The food was delicious and fresh. It was great for a light meal. We ordered online and got a free appetizer. Good outdoor seating! read more

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Stunningly tasty food. I'd never heard of peri-peri sauce before this but I'm hooked! Perfect atmosphere and prices! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The restaurant had a variety of hot sauces and had a cool system for ordering. The place looked like a place that you would find some where very hot. The food was a little spicy though. I had the Mac and cheese and I think the chicken would be a better choice. But the fries were amazing. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - This is the the front of the restaurant - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Nandos was very good and there chicken is tasty, crispy, and juicy with they're amazing food this would be a place I would come back to

One of my husband's old roommates used to rave about this place and how much he missed it. So when we went to DC, we felt like we had to try it. I got PERİ Chips and 3 Thighs (medium). The chicken was cooked well and had good flavor. I can't say it was anything that exciting though. It was just a good grilled chicken. Maybe I would have enjoyed a sandwich a bit more? The chips (fries) were seasoned well. For fast food, this is definitely healthier than other options and tastes good. I wouldn't say I'd go out of my way to come here though. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - PERİ Chips and 3 Thighs (medium) | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Decent casual chicken spot. Chicken was kind of dry. Fries were delicious and seasoned well. I wouldn't get the rice again, it was slightly bitter. Good atmosphere, booths are comfortable and music was culturally relevant to the cuisine, which was a nice touch. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - 1/4 Chicken Breast with Fries and Portuguese Rice - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Service is nice but my second time coming here my food was not good at all, which is a shame because I really enjoyed my first visit. I ordered the spicy kale Caesar wrap where the first red flag was there was no kale. Too much sauce, too much cheese, shredded lettuce instead of kale and missing some of the included topping. This is my favorite menu item but I couldn't eat this. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Spicy Chicken Kale Caesar - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I was with a group of 10 from Africa and they all said we had to go to Nando's - apparently a South African staple. I ordered the bowl with shredded chicken which comes over a bed of arugula, with charred corn. It was very tasty, I especially liked the cucumbers which were marinated in some type of vinaigrette. The Portuguese rice was also very tasty. Lots of atmosphere for a chain restaurant, great location on Connecticut Avenue, they have different sauces on the tables that you can put on your chicken or fries or rice, which was really nice. Varying degrees of hotness. Indoor and outdoor seating, prices were very reasonable. read more

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Tasty rice bowl, salad and chicken. Appreciate the varied sauces and quick service. This location has cool art but the seats and coke freestyle machine are looking a little worn. Tip: add the grilled halloumi to your meal! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Rainbow bowl - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I had only seen Nando's in England. So I was delighted to see one in Woodley Park right by my hotel when in town for a conference. I had the pulled chicken feta & avo bowl, which I really enjoyed. Avocado, dried tomatoes, feta, chilled peri-peri pulled chicken served over Portuguese rice. A really great combination of flavors. For some reason, I thought I needed a side of fries too. I really liked the seasonings. But it was too much food for one siting. But I was happy to share with my dining companions. I look forward to going back next time I am in town. read more

The food here is amazing!!! The taste was great. The music is phenomenal and gives a great vibe to the space. I was able to eat and just enjoy the space. The service is amazing and the staff was great. I was excited to eat I didn't get a chance to take a pre-photo. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken Bowl and coleslaw - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The food was INCREDIBLE! Absolutely delicious and filling. I felt it was definitely worth the price I paid for it. The workers were so friendly and attentive! Not to mention how quickly everything was prepared. My only critique was the music was a little loud and the set up was a little confusing but these things will not stop me from coming back frequently in the future! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - PERi Chicken Rainbow Bowl - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

A restaurant should have both good customer service and reasonably priced food. Nando's no longer appears to have either. I used to bring visitors to D.C. here when they were staying at the Omni, but never again. On a recent evening, I visited Nando's and had to wait 20 minutes past the time my food was expected to be ready. I told the person at the register that the app said my order was ready, but she said they had no bags. When they finally got bags, they couldn't find my order. It turns out my food was sitting behind the counter the entire time! I received cold French fries and not even an attempt at an apology. I tried writing the manager but I got no response. Nando's seems entirely uninterested in satisfying customers, so I have no interest in ever giving them my service again. read more

Hands-down, my family's current favorite restaurant! We love going and ordering from the menu at the table, and everyone, even the picky young kids, have things they love on the menu! Humus, garlic bread, and the olives are our favorites. We usually stop by after the kids' soccer practice and enjoy a nice evening out on the patio. I know it's a chain, I know it's fast casual, but oh so good! read more

This location is close to Woodley Park metro & the zoo. The restaurant has booths and tables. It is cozy. The sauces make everything better. The lemon herb is my favorite. The veggie burger is excellent. The burger is freshly made. Hubby enjoyed the chicken. All the sides are delicious. I attended a Yelp event here and tried many of them. The Macho peas are wonderful. The seasoning makes the dish. The red skin mashed potatoes are excellent. The Peri chips (fries) are perfect : not greasy, overly salted or soggy. The Portuguese rice is tasty. The Naughy natas are a perfect way to end a meal. They are sweet and good. There are loads of beverage choices. You can also have a glass for water. I tried the blood orange lemonade and loved it. The staff members are friendly. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed sitting at a booth, just enjoying the sunshine. We didn't feel rushed. The history of the restaurant is interesting. You can read about it on the wall. I love that the sauces are available for purchase. A few flavors are carried in the grocery store. If you want to make sure you get the flavor you want, just buy it at the restaurant. The Chinatown location is closer but this spot is convenient, especially since metro is directly across the street. read more

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Very cute spot near the Omni hotel in DC area. I'm from the west coast and we are not blessed with a Nando's. I had a great, tasty lemonade with my grilled to perfection chicken salad. Forgot the name of it but the chicken was shredded and had some tomatoes and avocado and the spice and taste was perfection. Had my nata type dessert(forgot that specific name too). So tasty. Will update with pics later. Don't skip this spot. Apparently it's a DC and/or London thing. read more

Where do I begin... so the chicken was moist and the fries were seasoned. But the decent review stops there. You start by scanning a QR code and placing your order on the App (yes for dine in). Then you pay, and the Tip is suggested. They drop off your food and you don't have any further interaction with them. So what exactly did I tip for? I guess for them to do their job and make a plate. The rice had no flavor, the fries were lukewarm (more cold than warm), and the Mac! If you have ANY fondness for Mac and Cheese, theirs will piss you off! Imagine boiled pasta, some shredded cheese, and bread crumbs. Not a trace of any seasoning or flavor. The chicken, although moist lacked flavor, with the exception of the skin. They probably put some kind of sauce on it during grill. Speaking of sauce... their bottled sauces are good. Lastly, they need to replace them busted behind seats! Tears and rips, sinking cushions... a little pride in their appearance would help. I don't do this often, but for them I recommend you sit this one out. Find something else to waste your money on because this isn't it. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - PERi Q Chicken & Mac Plate, PERi Chips, Portuguese Rice - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Waited over an hour around 2:30 pm for 2 sandwiches and an appetizer, though they told us they were out of chicken sandwiches. 2 of the 3 beer taps were kicked, and there were many uncleared tables and bathrooms were not clean. When we received our food, my cold coleslaw was served on a very hot plate and was not very enjoyable. The sandwich was ok but it took forever, and the server/restaurant did not accommodate for not having chicken sandwiches or long wait times. read more

Was there for a hot summer evening, great location near Woodley Park metro with relaxing sidewalk dining with umbrella covered tables. My first time to this location and during covid. I ordered inside and then indicated I would eat outside and they brought the food out to me in a few minutes. The waiter was helpful with ordering, I got the special summer side of Brussels sprouts and onions, spicy and delicious! I wanted the dark meat, so I got the half chicken option that includes the white and dark, the 1/4 option is just white meat. You have a choice of sauces, it got the lemon herb sauce, which came with a cute little flag labeling the chicken. There is an upcharge for sprouts as a side but was worth it. Everything hit the spot, yum! The Brussels sprouts were the perfect tenderness, a little firm and browned. My eyes were bigger than my stomach on a half chicken but I ate it all as it tasted so good. They brought out a little pitcher of ice water and paper cups, perfect for a hot evening. The outdoor seating was mellow and relaxing atmosphere. The inside was cool and inviting too if you wanted air conditioning, I preferred to stay outside as I was dressed for the hot weather. Looked like room for 20 people outside and more inside, good for small or large groups. The outside had bench seating that enclosed the area, helpful if corralling little ones that want to move around a little. The whole meal was relaxing and tasty, recommended! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - 1/2 lemon herb chicken with Brussels sprouts side - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Nando's is legit! They are a South African brand selling chicken with really good, unique sauce using peppers only grown in South Africa. On top of the fried chicken, they sell sides, veggies, desserts, and even beer and wine (and sangria!). If it's your first time, I recommend getting the chicken sandwich on garlic bread with coleslaw. It's really good! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

WOW! I've heard great things about the chicken at Nando's and checked it out for the first time for lunch near the Smithsonian Zoo. I liked how you're able to order at your table and the staff despite not being a traditional sit down restaurant were incredibly courteous and attentive. I split the full chicken platter with one other person and it was huge portions. It could easily feed 3 people but came with one white meat and one dark meat for each flavor. The hot sauce was my favorite between the two flavors that we ordered. I thought the sides were alright but the chicken was definitely a showstopper. Perfectly charred, infused with spice and flavor, the chicken from Nando's is ingrained in my memory. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Full Chicken Platter (Hot and Mango Lime) with Portuguese Rice and Charred Sweet Potato & Cinnamon Sugar - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

NO WAY! Their service is HORRIBLE! Waited and entire hour for food! Their food was not good neither - it was rushed, Unseasoned and a poor representation of the owner/managerial run of the restaurant. We ordered online - and was still not served. For visitors visiting? Don't bother spending time here- go further into DC. You won't regret it. read more

Just to try something new in this area, we picked this place and tried the half chicken with two egg tarts. The chicken was okay, a little too salty on the outside, inside was fine. The sauces they offered were all too sour for me... I love the egg tart!!! Although the shell was not crunch when we got back home, the taste was really good, with a hint of cinnamon. But it was pricey though... 2 tarts cost more than $6... read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Egg tart - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Nando's is just so good! We ordered the lemon and herb chicken wings and two sides; the chips and rice. It was delicious!! I'm not a huge fan of spice, but thought this hit all the right tones. I did think it was a bit spicy for medium, but honestly didn't want to wimp out and get the plain version. This is definitely a favorite spot! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Chicken Shop Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Surprisingly good food and nice ambience too. They hand you a number, menus, and request that you order at the counter. They bring the grilled hot food to you. And the sauces are on a side counter and they are fun to try. They sell the sauces too. For mains we had half chicken in lemon garlic and wings in lime curry. Sides of garlic bread and red mash. Go starches! Plenty of other sides too. Also got treated to pita and hummus due to a glitch in our order. A nice gesture. We both thought that the chicken was superb. We enjoyed with a beer. You go here for chicken and good sauces. Very affordable for what you get. We recommend. read more

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Walked in and was immediately greeted, the cashier was very nice. I ordered the peri peri bowl and my bf ordered the chicken burger, the bowl was very good but i didn't like the sweetness of the cucumber salad much, the avocado on my bowl was rotten! It was brown and stringy, I can't believe they even gave that to me, when I brought up the issue they were apologetic and offered another topping. The chicken burger was really good especially the sauce and pineapple. We were sat inside initially but went outside because I was cold, it was nice. read more

Being from LA, we don't have the immense pleasure of enjoying Nando's chicken. I studied abroad in London and Nando's was the first spot I ate at upon the suggestion of my landlord. It was love at first bite. It has been nearly 8 years since I have had Nando's, and it tastes exactly how I remembered. I ordered a boneless breast with the extra hot sauce and rice. Being the spicy eater that I am, I made sure to take the XX hot sauce to my table so I could drizzle it on my food. I enjoyed my visit at Nando's immensely, I know it's not the most amazing food, but it brought back so many memories. This location is very large, decorated very nicely, and had extensive options on the menu. I found the staff to be friendly and the service was quick. A great visit overall! read more

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