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    Nando's Peri-Peri

    3.6 (98 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Two boneless chicken breasts. Unforutnatley, we ordered a 1/2 chicken. - Two seasoned grilled chicken breasts are placed in a brown takeout box on a countertop.
    Kwame S.

    We ordered a few bites from Nando's through Grubhub. For our order, we went with a 1/2 chicken, Portuguese rice, Brussel sprouts, and macho peas. I thought the cost of our meal was pretty reasonable relative to other similiar restaurants in the area (our order's subtotal was about $29). Unfortunately, I do not think we receive what we ordered. Like I mentioned above, we ordered a 1/2 chicken; however, two boneless chicken breasts arrived. I don't know if the restaurant ran out of half chickens and gave us two breast as a way to make up for it. That said, I do understand that these things sometimes happen; however, I think the restaurant should have called to let me know. I did try to call the restaurant after receiving the order, but they were closed . . . or no one didn't bother to pick up the phone. Overall, the food was was decent. While the mango lime seasoning/marinade gave the chicken a nice tangy taste, I thought chicken was extremely dry. Perhaps, the chicken would have been better had I ordered earlier in the day. That said, I though the sides (Portuguese rice, Brussel sprouts, and macho peas) were pretty good.

    Two 1/4 Chicken Legs & fries - A plate with grilled chicken and a bowl of French fries is shown on a wooden table at a restaurant.
    Gracious L.

    Stopped by after shopping in Wheaton mall. The chicken legs were delicious and the Peri heat really came through. The fries were really good. Love the different sauces they had available. I dined in-loved the music and overall vibe. Staff was great.

    Hummus in a box and a very small amount compared to prior purchases. - A pizza slice with sauce and cheese is inside a cardboard box, with pita bread pieces on a paper wrapper nearby.
    Nsenga K.

    We went to Nandos and to order rake-out. They were completely out of vegetables. The manager apologized which was nice. However, when we got home, our order was wrong. We ordered perishable-perishable wings in medium sauce. They gave us plain wings. We had a separate order of plain wings but the big order was supposed to be tossed in the sauce. We also ordered hummus. They shortchanged us. There was barely any hummus in the box. Hummus should be in a bowl. At any rate, it was not a great experience this time.

    Full Chicken Platter - Grilled chicken halves served with yellow rice, coleslaw, and several small containers of sauces on a tray.
    James L.

    TBH, I've only had mediocre experiences at Nando's Peri-Peri restaurants in the DMV. But this location in Wheaton, MD has changed my opinion regarding this global fast casual chain. I was in the area visiting family and after shopping at the Costco also located in this same Wheaton mall, we decided to grab lunch at the Nando's. The décor of this particular location is very open and inviting. There is a patio style seating area which opens out into the mall, and a large dining room with soft lighting, comfy booth seating, and hardwood wall accents. We ordered a whole chicken meal (spicy) and opted for the rice and coleslaw for the sides. Previously when I dined at the Nando's in DC and in Springfield (VA), I found the chicken portion sizes to be on the smaller side. Those other locations need to consult with the chefs at this Wheaton location, because the serving sizes were plentiful for three hungry adults. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and even I, as a connoisseur of spicy food found the glaze to "bring the heat". A bit too much mayo on the coleslaw - which is fine since the crunch of the cabbage gave some fresh relief from the heat of the chicken, and the rice was nice and fluffy without being mushy. Also nice touch by providing a glass water bottle for the table and having a self service sauce bar so we could load up on extra spicy sauce and the excellent garlic flavor as well. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will definitely dine here again the next time we're in the area. Full chicken platter with just water for three adults was about $38 with tax and tip.

    Grilled vegetable skewers with tomatoes, onions, and herbs are presented on a gray plate, accompanied by drinks and other dishes in the background.
    Ngan D.

    I like to come here when we are hanging at the mall. My husband and I get our usual: half chicken with two sides: rice and garlic bread. We got the mango & lime sauce for that one. This time we also tried the kabob with lemon & herb sauce. Everything was okay. It took a while for the food to come out, the restaurant wasn't busy but maybe there were a lot of takeouts? Finally got our food and the kabob was very dry, probably will not get that again. Chicken was good though, I would prefer the lemon & herb sauce next time instead of the mango and lime.

    Restaurant - A restaurant interior features hexagonal ceiling panels with wood textures, pendant lights, and a yellow upholstered bench along the wall.
    Mila F.

    One of the larger Nando's for eat in experience! The food at Nando's speaks for itself. Consistently tender and delicious pieces of chicken. I found service great at this location and chose to review it mostly for the aesthetics and decor ! Beautifully done!

    Donyiel C.

    Excellent service! Kudos!!! I stopped by to grab lunch earlier today. I had placed a mobile order on the app and upon arriving I was greeted right away. My food was ready as well. My go to here is usually 1/4 chicken with two sides. I usually go for the mashed potatoes and rice. Today I did double mash with my chicken. Yes I was being a bit greedy! I didn't see a place to request extra sauces when placing my order on the app but I asked for some when I arrived and it wasn't any issue to get that! Trust me, some places are stingy with their sauces! I forgot how big this location is, considering it is inside a mall! Didn't seem like dine in is available as yet! I was happy with my experience here. I enjoyed my lunch!

    Chicken skewers and squash and corn.
    Julianne B.

    Went to this location for the first time for dinner. It was good! The food game out really quickly and it was delicious! I got the chicken skewers and the squash and corn (a fall menu item). They brought my food to the table and checked on me often. I even had a manager come check on me, which I always think is nice. I was a bit disappointed because the Dole Whip machine was broken and I live Dole Whip. Overall, the location was pretty good and I would visit again.

    MaryJane O.

    Nando's can always be counted on for tasty ethnic adjacent eats, appealing to all palates. I'm more is a savory than a sweets person and Nando hits the spot while delivering great value. While I'm there I always pick up a bottle of their hot sauces to use at home!

    1/2 chicken with chips and perinaise sause and a coleslaw
    Chengetayi T.

    Of all the nandos locations that I've been to, this location in the Westfield mall has to be my favorite. After being to one nandos they all look alike but what sets this one apart is the service. The people here at this location are gold! I came here on Monday and ate lunch quietly in the back. I was impressed by the service and seeing that we dont have nandos in NY, I was really trying to max out on my nandos fix before heading out to NY. The food was sooo yummy, I'm back here and its Wednesday!!! First meal -The chicken is always seasoned very well and grilled to perfection on their burners. Their chips are regular french fries with some seasoning. I usually dip my fries in perinaise sauce. Try it, you'll thank me later! I ordered the coleslaw to have something 'green' on my plate. This isn't to discredit their coleslaw, its equally tasty!! Second meal - i ordered the chicken breast sandwich with rice and garlic bread! Talk about carb overload. I had a rough day in the office and carbs make me happy! When i tell you that this hit the spot... this is exactly what i needed to pick me up! Nandos is my fave restaurant in the DMV. I will NEVER stop coming here. Their food is amazeballs and i wish everyone could have a nandos experience.its just one of those places that you have to try.

    Kyla A.

    I really appreciated when they opened Nando's in Wheaton mall. I love love LOVE the red wine sangria. Since I was getting my cell phone serviced at the fix ( which is located right next to Nando's) hubby and I decided to grab a simple bite to eat at Nando's. We ordered a pitcher of red wine sangria, 6 piece appetizer wings ( I got the plainish flavor) and the chips aka french fries. It all was around $32 dollars ( rounded to get an whole number). Food and flavor is always spectacular no matter what you get off the menu. The service is great and the energy is always nice. I really enjoy there music selections. Overall wonderful place and experience everytime I come.

    Deb G.

    I've eaten at several Nando's before (many times!), but hadn't yet been to the one in Wheaton. Great experience! The staff were friendly and helpful, the food was delicious, and the ambience was enjoyable. My parents hadn't been to a Nando's before, and the manager was very patient with them, telling them about the menu and providing them a quick coupon on their next visit. I ordered the chicken wrap, my parents opted for the 1/4 and 1/2 chicken. The food was great - freshly cooked fries, tasty chicken, fun variety of sauces. My 'rents liked trying all the sauces, and even got the staff to bring out some mango lime from the kitchen. They were super happy. We got there kind of early, so it wasn't very busy. The only thing I might suggest is not to seat all the people in a big restaurant clumped together when there's plenty of space.

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    Chicken was really good. Multiple dips were fire. Plenty of seating. If you can sit outside by the…read morewater. Staff was friendly. You can buy the sauces.

    We walked in from the lake side and step in line. We get told we have to talk to the host. There…read morewas no signage saying as much and inexplicably there's no host at the patio lake side where all the guests walk in but, ok sure.... I walk to the front with my SO. The patio is empty but every table has very clearly been dirty and left for an indiscernible amount of time. The inside also has tables scattered all over that need to be clear but have been sitting for who knows how long. There's maybe 6-8 people TOPS between the 2 tables inside and a couple people at the register,in the whole place. I go to the front, the woman asks if we need a table, I said yes and we would like to sit on the patio. She tells me it's going to be 15-20min. I let her know there's nobody currently on the patio and tables are open. She tells me that not for a wait, that's how long it will take TO CLEAR A TABLE--15-20min to clear and reset a single booth on the patio. Keep in mind, places like Guapos down the way, that are packed to the brim, have 25min wait if you Specifically want patio seating but that's because it's literally full and the inside has a 10-15min wait because it too, is literally full but here we are, in a place that was probably busy 40+ minutes ago, now with just over a half dozen humans in the building, tell me it's gonna take 15+ minutes to walk over with a bus tub, throw everything in, wipe a table and wipe the seats...on a party of 2. I had even offered to clear my own table (hell, I'd have cleared one for the other couple, too) and was told "it's necessary to wait 15-20min" I glance over at the waiting area and there's a single 2 top who I assume was also just told the same thing and they look to be debating on just leaving. We start debating on leaving. I watch the host go back to standing at the podium, no guests in line, she's not getting anyone to clear anything and again, that's abundantly clear that nobody has been clearing tables for at least 30+ minutes, she's not personally going to start helping clear which is standard in restaurants when there's no rush at the door. We decide this is a sh*t show and leave. This is also right up there with 2x I've ordered for pickup, waited the 30-60min, come to pick it up and not a single aspect of the order was done....why?....im told "we ran out of chicken"--no call to see about changing the order or cancelling, nothing. We enjoy nandos food. That isn't the issue at all. The service has gone WAY downhill over the past few years. As someone in the industry,currently in a 1Star fine dining venue in DC, and someone attempting to be a patron, it's disgusting to have a sea of tables left sitting for what is very clearly long periods of time. It's ridiculous that it would take anyone 15+ minutes to clear people's trash and wipe/reset a single table--that wouldn't be acceptable if it was slammed to the gills, so for the place to be empty as it was, it's either incompetence, laziness, lack of leadership leader or any/all of the 3. Extremely unimpressed and further reinforcing why I had avoided nandos since the 2 prior times, my orders were left for me to discover....a chicken place....had no chicken and let me come in at my pickup time to discover I have no food. Last night was my "give another shot" moment. I have literally overseen A "charity diner" comepltely run by kids 12-15 and with 30minutes training and the fact they've been out to eat with their parents, managed to run the diner for ~80 cover without a hiccup at the host stand or the entire FOH and BOH. So why grown people in nandos struggle with this, is perplexing. I think places get way too comfortable resting on their name recognition and in trade, throw anything resembling service out the window. I expect that from monopolistic mega-corporations and banks not a restaurant. The economy is bad, times are weird, people are choosing how to spend their finite time and dollars--if you can't clear the most basic bar that anyone from French Laundry to Waffle House or the random roadside diner all clear, you are failing and need to do better.

    Safari African Restaurant - Jollof Rice with Shitto & chicken

    Safari African Restaurant

    (32 reviews)

    I came here one day with some friends. I was from out of town and visiting them for a few days. I…read moredid some research, and this place kept on coming up as one of the best spots in town. I don't have a lot of African experience, so I was instantly intrigued. After a morning of exploring the Prince William Forest, we came here for a good lunch. As a guy who's not well versed in the cuisine, I asked for advice, and I was lead in the right direction. I can't seem to find the exact menu item, but I know it the main focal point was that jollof rice. Man, the flavors in that rice were very new to me, and very delicious. Lots of good heat, but not spicy at all. You gotta try it. Also on my place was some sort of meat, some sort of delicious fish on the bone, a nice hard boiled egg, and some sweet plantains. Along with a small salad. Good meat, good sauce. Love eating meat off the bone, adds so much good flavor. Just a really nice meal. I also got some Sweet Plantain Balls (Caclo) as an app. These things were amazing! I usually don't like plantains, But these were very soft, coated in a tangy, umami powder, again a new thing for me. Overall, I very much enjoyed this place. If you're ever in Dumfries, VA, I would highly recommend you stop by, as this was the best food I had the whole time I was in town!

    Pros: Love the increasing prevalence of African food in the…read moremainstream. So many new dishes and flavors to try. Because of all the new dishes I don't know about, the guy at the counter was very helpful in making recommendations. The bang for your buck is unreal. Huge app of Kelewele for only $9, very good value, and makes trying the rest of the menu very inviting. The ambiance was warm and inviting and the plaza that the shop is in is very easy to enter. Cons: Can't think of a single con. Tips: Jollof Rice and Stew, and Nii Nii Special. Trust me.

    Nando's Peri-Peri - southafrican - Updated May 2026

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