This place has been on my bucket list forever. There isn't any I the United States at least not yet. The food is delicious. Ordering was super easy. My mother shared a chicken dish, with mash potatoes and broccoli. They have a variety of sauces to choose from. I love how they have a hand washing stations which tons customers took advantage of. They use real utensils instead of a plastic. Even the cups are glass hardly any plastic. read more

Nando's - Chicken Shop Near Me - Soho, XGL

My husband loved it. We had to order the hot sauce online so he could have it when we got home in the United States.

Our food was delicious! This was our first time here and we were referred by a friend that raved about Nando's. We had to see what the hype was and glad we did. You order your food on a QR code and then servers bring your drinks to you and the food when ready. Would definitely come back! read more

Nando's - Menu as of august 17, 2023 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Soho, XGL

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When the plane lands at Heathrow and you're back in London Town... you immediately say to your gf, "Babe, we goin' to Nando's." Knowing nothing of the restaurant, she walks in with me, is confused by the order process and how it physically resembles being in an American chain restaurant. But when the food arrives, the happiness of the people around her hits and the aromas of a real chicken meal automatically makes her into a massive fan! The two floors of eccentric SoHo customers, teamed with the helpful staff, plenty of sauce bottles, REAL Fanta from the fountain and delicious spice smells ALL complimented what she called, "one of the best chicken meals she's had in a while." We ordered the full platter (meal for 2) and I finally felt like I was properly welcomed back to London! Medium peri-peri whole chicken, broccoli rabe, mac & cheese, corn on the cob and the Portuguese tomato salad were perfect compliments of one another. So much so that we pretty much ate the whole thing. Even better, we arrived at 20:50 and when they closed at 22:00, we were well on our way to enjoy the rest of the evening. Great service, great food, great ambiance and a proper first Nando's experience for the girlfriend. This location is highly recommend read more

Nando's - The Full Platter for 2 people - Chicken Shop Near Me - Soho, XGL

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My first time. And based on a fellow Yelper's review. Love the whole concept and experience. This isn't fine dining, but it's not fast food either. Perusing the menu, I decided on 1/4 chicken. Then upped to 1/2 chicken. And destroyed it... it's VERY good. Started with cured olives. Sides: 3S: Sautéed Spicy Spinach and fries. Fries were forgettable. The spinach was delicious. Chicken was grilled perfectly. And a nice glass of dry rose. Non-dairy chocolate gelato for Takeaway. I'll be back. read more

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I was in London and didnt have a chance to change my SIM card yet, and I was (semi) lost, and I (semi) hungry. I stumbled over this Nandos, and remember I had been to the chain once in Canada. Sensing they might have wifi I went in and they did! The staff were really nice, and I was able to get fed plus have my own little cowork moment. One of my English friends at work says Nandos has a reputation for being popular with young boys who wear white sneakers and say bruv. Well, I'll go ahead and say that the table of 8 young men next to me did fit that description AND were also super polite and respectful. And that the mashed potatoes really hit the spot. So I'm giving 5 stars. read more

Very quick as always. A lot of items were out of stock but it's a Saturday in London so we weren't surprised. We ordered the chicken butterfly and the imitator wrap with halloumi to start. Food was nice and came out warm. Just what you expect with Nando's, an average meal with a nice atmosphere, just a relaxed experience. The restaurant was very clean and the tables around us were regularly being wiped down. The staff were also lovely, checking on us multiple times throughout our meal. Overall a nice experience, cheap and cheerful. read more

Great sit down fast food with quality chicken, sweet potatoes and corn. Good for a quick meal but don't expect restaurants high end cuisine and service you order at the counter they deliver to the table and you eat and go. Great for the value! read more

- Good prices - Friendly service (they seat you at a table and you order at the counter) - Good chicken - Even better sauces (tons to choose from!) read more

Nando's - Chicken with garlic bread, garlic bread, macho peas, and mashed potato - Chicken Shop Near Me - Soho, XGL

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Nando's is a must have while you are visiting London. It's a popular chain and is known for their chicken and incredibly awesome sauces. This location we went to was a bit nicer than the one I'm normally use to. They bring you to your seat and then you go up to the register to order. It is important that when you come to order something with chicken because that IS their signature. However, they do have a few vegetarian options for all y'all veggies so no worries. Their sauces are awesome and a must try while you visit! If you aren't a fan of too hot or spicy flavors I will warn that even the mild sauces have quite a kick to it! They have sandwiches, wraps, and plates. You can order a la carte or you can select from one or two side options as well. read more

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When I was planning on going to London, my friends asked me what I wanted to eat so we could meet up for lunch. I said anything that has chicken. They recommended Nando's to me. I was very excited to go to Nando's because I have NOT heard anything negative about Nando's from anyone I know who has eaten there. Everyone has told me that I would be happy and satisfied. Nando's is a South Africa chicken chain restaurant that has Portgugese influences. Unfortunately, ther is no Nando's restaurants in near me. According to Wikipedia, Nando's opened its first United States location in 2008 in Washington, D.C. Nando's currently has over 30 restaurants in the US: seven in the Chicago area, four in Washington, D.C.; thirteen in Maryland; and six in Virginia. Nando's, please come to Atlanta. Nando's is casual fast food. You order up front and you will take a number to your table and they will bring out your food to you. With that being said. Nando's was everything and plus some. The chicken is very flavorful, juicy, with a crispy char exterior. I ordered the boneless thighs cause it just taste better. It came with four pieces so I was surprised. You get to choose your heat level too and since I love spicy food, I got the spiciest but of course, it was just mild to me. Two side items - chips (fries for us Americans) & a healthy quinoa salad (I know to offset the fries I got). What makes Nando's special also are the sauces! So freaking good. I loved Nando's so much that I headed the supermarket and bought the marinade. I didn't get the sauces cause I thought I couldn't take it on the plane with me. I regret not getting them. I got home and marinated boneles chicken thighs and chargoal grilled them a few days later. It did not disappoint. Now I have to learn to perfect the recipe. read more

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It may surprise some to read that London Yelpers converged on Nandos today for the Chicken 3.0 aka Nandos Spring Revolution event. However, this thread may help to explain how this unlikely UYE came to be (http://www.yelp.co.uk/events/london-chicken-3-0-aka-nandos-spring-revolution) The Nandos revolution has swept across the UK in the last few years with their simple brand of griddled peri peri chicken in 5 different sauces. It's reliable if a little corporate and formulaic This Soho branch has a little more character though with a nice basement. We managed to get a nice corner booth with comfy sofa style seating for our party of 8. We ordered at the counter and the food was delivered quickly even if one of the vegetarian burgers was missing the advertised halloumi cheese - this error was quickly and professionally rectified As always, my chicken leg was a bit on the small side but it had flavour What made the afternoon special was the chat with good Yelp friends with topics ranging from the sugar in Sunkist drinks to finding out that one of our party was a professional session drummer to trying to set up some cultural UYEs in the near future read more

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When I am feeling a bit lazy and don't have a care in the world how much I spend on Chicken on a certain day, it is fair to say that I will be at Nando's especially if I am with some of my work colleagues. Nando's is nothing extra ordinary but at the same time.. It is. It is food one can whip up on the BBQ on a nice sunny day given that they now sell their sauces in various store including Costco. But why is going to Nando's still so great?! Is it the fact that we don't have to ask for the bill after stuffing our faces with chicken, corn, mash potatoes and fries and wiping off the sweat we have falling off our foreheads from the slightly spicy (or very spicy to some) food? What ever the answer or excuse if you will, Nando's is still a great place to grab some over priced chicken with people who share similar interests with you.. That is picking which sauce to go for and their love for chicken... This particular Nando's is designed nicely and split into two floors each with an ordering bar and in the bottom floor sits more comfy booths and dim lights. If you are not a Londoner, start getting used to people saying "A Cheeky Nando's on a Friday?" or "A Cheeky Nando's? It's Pay Day!" In all honesty, there are definitly other places to go for good and low cost chicken but Nando's is a guilty pleasure so Happy Chicken-ing! read more

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Pouring rain and completely famished. How am I going to say no to a whole seasoned chicken and a giant basket of chips!? Of course not! We randomly discovered Nando's a side street off Oxford and discovered Portuguese deliciousness. They have an interesting concept of seating where you are seated by the hostess, then order at the counter and then a server brings out your food. Odd combo of service, but hey, it was great food and everyone was very friendly. Nando's is obviously known for their spicy, seasoned whole chickens and giant sides like chips, mashed potatoes, and mashed peas. To those of us in the U.S., it was like Buffalo Wild Wings meets Portuguese and British cuisine. We ordered between the two of us a whole Peri-Peri seasoned chicken and a giant basket of chips. ( I know, I know. This vacation is starting to sound REAL healthy). We ordered the medium level spice which ended up being perfect. It was tangy with just enough kick to leave your craving your drink without burning or being overwhelming. And even though we didn't have a traditional server, everyone was so nice and kept swinging by our table and checking on us to make sure it was going well. The place we pretty packed both upstairs and downstairs so it seemed to be a quite popular place. This would probably have to my first experience with Portuguese cuisine and it was sort of without knowing until halfway through the meal. I definitely enjoyed the meal and with all the spice, I definitely was glad they had fountain sodas and teas. This was the only place is the UK that I saw fountain sodas outside of fast food. Overall, great food and cool service, solid 4 stars! read more

Nando's - Peri Peri Whole Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Soho, XGL

My wife was a bit apprehensive to eat here as it's a "chain" restaurant and we were on holiday, but I'm glad we decided to try it out. We had a sharing platter of their boneless chicken and a starter hummus. The chicken was really great, nicely cooked and in a peri peri marinade. I can describe it as a mild Frank's Red Hot type of taste. It was very good. The facilities were ample and very clean. The staff was also courteous and efficient. Highly recommended and would definitely eat here again. 10/10 read more

Nando's - Boneless sharing platter (mixed greens and chips as sides) and hummus starter. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Soho, XGL

Out of all the Nando's peppered throughout Central London, this is my flagship location. Its spot in Soho couldn't be any more central- close to Leicester Sq, Piccadilly Sq, Tottenham Ct Road, etc.- so I end up here frequently, filling my face with surefire chicken-and-chips goodness. There's never a wait, there's never been a problem with service or delivery time, and the food's never been inconsistent. I swear the hot peri-peri chicken with peri-peri fries and perinaise is a contender for "The Last Meal I'd Want Before I Die." If you're a London tourist, this would be the first dining spot I'd take you to. Viva la Nando's!!! read more

Nando's - 1/4 hot peri-peri chicken with peri-peri chips and mushy peas - Chicken Shop Near Me - Soho, XGL

Yum! I've been hearing about Nando's chicken since moving to London, so I was excited to finally try it. We arrived when they opened, so it was pretty empty, and we were greeted by a very nice gentleman who then told us that we could sit down first, but then would need to order at the front. Sauces and drinks are to the side, so you can grab whatever sauce you'd like, and if you buy a drink, they all come with unlimited refills! Woot! Hubby and I were going to get the meal for 2, but decided to be a bit healthier and instead got the boneless chicken thighs plus sides, and a Caesar salad. The chicken meat was tender and not dry. Yay! My husband really liked both of the sauces that he had grabbed from the sauce table, but I was so so about them. As for sides, we had picked the mashed potatoes (yummy) and the garlic bread (pretty good at first, but then not as tasty when cooled). The salad was really really good. For some reason, I've had a hard time finding salad in London, so this satisfied my craving for a simple Caesar salad. Overall, happy with the experience and I'll be back. Really liked the service and it seems easy to order for take out so that my husband can grab something quick to bring home as well. read more

Obsessed with this place! I'm mad I live in a whole other country so I can't eat here whenever I feel like it the chicken is SO good. You can't go wrong with anything you order pretty much. The mashed potatoes are super yummy too read more

I ordered the meal with the whole chicken, with a side of spicy rice, French fries and mashed potatoes. The chicken was nice and tender and the hot sauce was the perfect amount of spice! The spicy rice wasn't really spicy but had a good flavor to it and the mashed potatoes were nice and creamy! The prices are affordable for what you get and the food was fresh and hot! The restaurant is kind of loud with music blasting and lots of people trying to talk over the music, but the food is worth dealing with the noise. read more

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I must admit, that under normal circumstances I would not go to a Nandos any more. However, under the circumstances of the crazy Yelp talk thread that ensued after a lovely headless man named Sutnam decided to invite some of the lovely ladies of Yelp for free chicken (as long as they ensured no other men would be coming), Yee Gan O created an actual event and I felt the need to indulge. There was a time when I did enjoy going to Nandos for some chickeny goodness. However, those days have long gone. I know that there has been inflation in this country, but I seem to remember what used to cost 5 or 6 Pounds will now cost you £10 upwards. I have no problem with this, because it shows Nandos are doing well for themselves and their popularity speaks for itself. However, I am fortunate enough to live in a place where reasonably priced food is available to me anywhere I go. Therefore, this leaves Nandos as being an average tasting, slightly overpriced option. I must say that this branch of Nandos is fairly well turned out with its modern, sleek yet cosy design and split-level design. Where I did feel let down was when the food arrived, I had chosen to go for what they refer to as 1/2 chicken, I tucked into the first 1/2, which would be a 1/4(!), only to discover that the second 1/2 that they had put on my plate was very much lacking in meat, well almost non-existent! It was pretty much just the bones and some skin and peri-peri sauce. Once again, I had been somewhat let down by the quality of Nando's food versus the value for money aspect. Doubtless, there are many dashing young gentlemen, the length and breadth of this grey and peasant land, who love taking their special lady for a night of Nandos. I, on the other hand, am not one of those men. Even worse - No Sutnam! Here's the thread - http://www.yelp.com/topic/london-any-ladies-interested-in-nandos-club read more

Four and a half stars for the chicken with piri piri. Five stars for the Khadaffi/Mugabe water fight cheeky advert. read more

One of my favorite place when I Want to eat in London. Nothing special tho but the food is always Nice (veggie wrap, my love.) the personal friendly and i love the concept, the place, well.. Everything. Super spicy ftw read more

Nando's - Chicken Shop Near Me - Soho, XGL

I actually really like Nandos! Of all the fast-food options you can go for I definitely think it's one of the better ones, and the main event, the chicken, looks and tastes like proper chicken! I have a tendency to always go for the same options but at least this time I did branch out and try a few other sides - I thought the mashed potato and the peas, which I hadn't tried before, were pretty decent and I'm a big fan of the coleslaw. But you just can't beat a chicken pitta and chips, with medium spiced peri-peri sauce! read more

Oh man, because of this winter yelp challenge, I am actually admitting to eating at Nandos in Soho. Don't get me wrong, Nandos is delicious, but there are so many amazing food options in Soho that I try to avoid chains. Sometimes a girl just needs some chicken when she's drunk, OKAY? This place is clean and well kept and you can usually grab a table with friends without too much trouble. If you're looking for something fast and easy and your mom's not available (heyooo!), Nandos has your back. read more

Another chain review. I know, but how else will I remember when I'm back here in a few years?? Delicious wings. Delicious chicken. I think that's all that you can say. read more

The only restaurant I can remember from my trip to London some 5+ years ago is Nando's Chicken. First place I came for dinner was a Nando's... different location, but still awesome. Chicken was even better than I remembered, and it's nice to see one place that has an ice machine and free soda refills. How un-London like. For the rest of my trip, if I'm looking for a quick meal, I'll be heading back to Nando's. read more

I'm a huge Nandos fan, so when my friend suggested we head to Nandos, I happily said yes. We were standing at the door for about 10 minutes before I got bored and asked someone to get us a table. The cashiers are right as you enter, which can make the entrance a bit clogged up, by the time the lady came over to give us a table we were actually at the front of the queue (even though we were never really officially in the queue) she gave us our table number and we ordered. The guy behind the counter was really friendly, I didn't catch his name, but we had a good chat with him, he was from Lithuania :) After ordering we sat down, had a chat and after 10 mins our food arrived, every time I have been to Nandos I get my corn on the cob as a whole cob, but this time It was broken into two, which actually made it a lot easier to eat, even though at first I thought they gave me a smaller one :P I love that they come to your table and ask you if everything is alright and if you would like anything else, I know it is a sales ploy, but I have ordered from them a couple of times. This Nandos has the typical Nandos look inside, if you are in the area and want some comfort food, head here :) read more

My first Nandos experience, so i'm not even starting to compare it to other branches. Also no comparison to the fun factor as I was surrounded by a fab group of Yelpers. I was a bit baffled by the "order at the counter" concept, as I only know it from english pubs, with low expectations to the food. The menu looks enticing enough and had many different options. I decided to go for the portobello mushroom burger with haloumi, also know as squeaky cheese, plus some macho peas ... just because I wanted to see macho peas. Its peas with chili. As usual with the term macho it did not deliver...not enough spice. Also ... to my eternal shame ... I was so busy chatting and having fun, so I did not notice that my burger came without the squeaky cheese. How could I not notice?! Its still a mystery to me. To many interesting talk thread going on around the table. I'm not really a fan of this concept, as nothing has blown me away taste wise and the whole "order at the counter and help yourself to cutlery" is not really helping. read more

Was staying in Leicester Square and wanted to try a Nando's from all the hype I have heard. Went in for lunch on a Sunday. Not busy at all. We weren't starving so we tried the chicken pita and chips. It was average tasting. Really liked the fact you could add different sauces. I did notice a few tables ordering the whole/half chicken. Perhaps we should of tried this and might have given a better review. Maybe on the next trip or if they open a location in Chi-town! read more

Great food, lots of locations, good prices, accept credit cards, and a good variety of chicken stuff on the menu. The veggie burger did not agree with me. I've been to a few different Nandos and always get the same great-tasting food at all of them. I love their consistency and quality. No trip to Nandos is complete without the fries so make sure you get those. As for the rest of the menu, anything goes. There's not often a wait but if there the good thing is A, it won't be too long or B, there's 50 other Nandos nearby that you can go to. I'll come back here often. read more

The most famous chain chicken shop in London. You can find a Nando's almost in every neighbourhood in London. Reasonable prices and decent food. Famous for its chicken burgers. read more

The food and atmosphere at nandos is amazing. I love spices and had the spicy sauce with the lemon sauce and it was delicious. It's a good place for a date night or a family dinner. Absolutely recommend this place read more

Revised review, First visit I got the "spicy" chicken. It's hot-ish and that's it. Next visit I got the medium and it was MUCH better. Rattatouille is excellent, but expensive for such a small serving. read more

I'm not a fan of chains usually but this place is the shiz. After hearing so much about it, within 2 days of being in London we found ourselves going to grab a late lunch. Even though it was an odd time of day, the downstairs dining area was buzzing. We ordered the boneless chicken thighs, medium with macho peas and salted chips. Thighs, even without the bone were juicy with a tasty skin and a slight punch of heat. Covering it with garlic peri peris sauce put it over the moon. Matcha peas were a bit on the dry side and the chips were pretty standard. But the chicken is amazing and I'm pretty sure every trip to London will include a visit to nandos. read more

I have a deep abiding affection for Nando's. It's like my love for KFC. I just worship the chicken. For you non-regular patrons dining in, here's how Nando's works: 1. You arrive at Nando's, a place of delicious goodness. 2. Your host/hostess will seat you. You will be given a table number and a menu. 3. Peruse the menu and decide what you want (ALL THE CHICKEN). 4. Here's the tricky part. No one takes your order! You must get up, go to the counter, tell the cashier your table number, order your food, and pay. 5. After ordering, you collect your cutlery, sauces, drinks, etc. at a another counter. 6. Return to your table and wait. 7. Your food will be delivered to your table. p.s. free refills for us american fatties!! yassss! read more

Ok so this is my Nando's location of choice. Another 'cheap food' chain like Wagamama's, this one is a little less standout but it's a good fallback to trying somewhere new. Over a good game of darts, we used to have like 5 pints (at the Blue Posts Pub in Bloomsbury on Newman Street) after classes when I was in college, and the sober up over Nando's roast chicken or chicken sandwiches in Soho, before heading out to the clubs just south of there. This is a recipe for success, I promise. read more

Delicious delicious chicken with spicy goodness. I am so grateful to my old workmate for introducing me to Nandos and for taking me every time I'm in London. They really need to bring it Stateside. read more

This place saved my life! Mainly because I was a poor grad student with barely any loose change in my pocket. So scrounging up what I had, I could have a complete meal: 1/4 chicken, corn, fries, and some soda. Perfect location in Soho since most of my friends were all in central London. It's also somewhat tucked away from Tottenham Court, so you don't get a lot of the city noise. Best part is you can bring the sauce bottles to your table and have your way with it. read more

There are so many Nandos you can't really tell too much difference but the service is good again here. Always a smile or two and you know what you are getting with a good whole chicken to share. Quite clean here too read more

Portuguese style Chicken at its best, with great Piri Piri flavors. I highly recommend this or any other Nandos locations across London. This is not your average spicy food, so when you order Hot, know that it will be very spicy. read more