I'm telling you, skip Popeyes. Rego Park denizens, you have an EXCELLENT chicken sandwich joint just one block over. I had the Nashville sandwich and I loved it. It's substantial, it's juicy, it's got bright flavors. It does what you want a chicken sandwich to do and it does it well. Chicken sandwiches obviously had a real moment of maturation in the fast food space in the last decade, but nothing beats a small independant place's sandwich. Part of why the Popeye's sandwich was such a big deal was that it mimicked what's great about sandwiches like what you can get at Peri Peri Original, but here's the thing: you can mass produce something, but once it becomes a factory churned product, the soul is gone. The soul is here with this chicken sandwich. I communed with the spirit through this sandwich. Which is to say: very solid chicken sandwich. I wish this business the best. read more

I always hesitate to give a bad review as I know each restaurant represents someone livelihood, but this was a singularly bad experience that I'm pretty sure gave me food poisioning. I came in and saw they had lunch specials, including one that said ANY sandwich and a drink. I went to order and was told that the sandwich I wanted was not part of the lunch special, despite the special saying it includes, quite literally, any sandwich. Okay, not great, but whatever. I sat down at what felt like a table leftover from a fast food restaurant circa 1999 and waited for my food. When it came I noticed the chicken sandwich was more batter than chicken and the fries had an overly greasy feel, like they'd been sitting too long in the air fryer. The sauce on the chicken was flavorful but the fries left such a bad taste in my mouth that I had to brush my teeth immediately after eating. To top it all off, I had a bad stomach for most of the following 24 hours. Needless to say I will not be returning. read more

Good for quick bite. Tried their fried chicken which was decent. Fast food joint with decent offering on menu.

I was in the mood to try a new spot in the area and so glad I stopped by! Everything on the menu sounded good and I couldn't decide, but I ended up getting the chicken over rice combo that comes with fries and a salad. Very very tasty. The chicken was flavorful and the peri peri sauce was so good. They also threw in a delicious garlic sauce on the side. From ordering it took about 10 mins until it was ready. I'll definitely be ordering from here again! read more

This is one of our go to spots when we want a quick smashburger. The burgers are solid every time and the fries are really good, that extra crispy outside kind that actually stays crunchy. The chicken platter is great too when we want something a little bigger to share. There's a decent amount of booth seating inside plus a few tables outside if you want some air. Drinks are just in the fridge so you can grab whatever you want. Food comes out on paper plates when you dine in which honestly fits the casual vibe perfectly. What we really like is that it feels local and not like some big chain. The place is always clean and the interior still looks new with nice simple decor. If you're in Rego Park and want a reliable, easy meal, this is a perfect spot. We'll definitely keep coming back. There's not always a ton of staff though so you might wait a bit longer than you would at somewhere like Shake Shack. read more

Peri Peri Original - Chicken Shop Near Me - Rego Park, New York

This peri peri chain originating in the Washington DC area has arrived to Rego Park. Food here is halal. They have burgers, fried chicken and peri peri chicken (an Africa spicy rotisserie style chicken). The farmhouse burger (smash burger with a fried egg) and fries were delicious and satisfying. The peri peri chicken was also good. We ordered it mild but there was barely any heat at all. Could have gone with a higher heat level. The side of spiced rice was delicious and went well with the chicken. read more

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Peri Peri Original is a nice family-run spot with a very kind and friendly team. I usually go for the whole chicken, either spicy or mild, and it's consistently well-prepared and satisfying. The fries are really good, but I'm not a big fan of the rice, it's just not my preference. Overall, it's a solid go-to for peri peri chicken, especially if you enjoy simple, flavorful grilled chicken and a friendly neighborhood vibe. read more

I ordered the grilled chicken with fries and hot spicy level. Fries were made to order. Chicken was moist and sauce had a little ting to it but it wasnt really spicy. Would love to trt it again with a higher spice level. read more

Peri Peri Original - Original grilled chicken with hot sauce and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Rego Park, New York

Came across this new spot as their bright sign got my attention and I've heard some good things about Peri Peri chicken. They have a pretty extensive menu so take your time and see all they have. We ordered the Peri Peri wrap, quarter chicken over rice, kids cheeseburger meal with Peri Peri fries and a mango mojito. The food took about 18 minutes to be ready and we took it to go. We had the food about 7 minutes after that so the change in temperature from the pickup to eating was not significant. The wrap was good but too saucy as the chicken and lettuce got lost in the sauce also it stated it comes with pico de gallo but either it was very little or they forgot to put it. The quarter chicken over rice said leg and thigh so I assumed two pieces but was just one piece of a small leg thigh. They should reword the menu info as it's a little misleading. I got that with their mild sauce and it's similar to Halal white sauce. The rice was good and maybe a little more veg/salad would have been nice. The kids meal cheeseburger was pretty well sized and if their smash burgers are similar I might have to try it. The Peri Peri fries were ok and nothing special about the seasoning. It had some sitting under the heat lamp texture and temperature to it. It could have been regular fries and I wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Lastly the mango mojito was good, not too sweet and very light mango taste. All in all a good meal but nothing memorable to be honest. Just some notes, they charge higher prices if using a credit card. They do not have any online or delivery options yet. When I called they said they can deliver locally and charge a fee which may be $5 but aren't sure. Some little things I noticed while waiting for the food as I was the only customer at the time and three tables and the floor had food debris which should have cleaned up as it's a nice new looking interior and to see it unkept isn't a good look. Wish the place the best and hope they get better. read more

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The food is sooo delicious and fresh I have almost tried all of their items from the menu, it's a 5 star service and the ambiance is very cool. I love the food I crave it almost everyday. The chef personally comes and asks the guests also the lady at the front is also very helpful Over all amazing customer service and delicious food 100% recommended read more

Peri Peri Original - Honey butter buzz - Chicken Shop Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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I'm not even gonna lie... I get a little jealous when I see someone else eating peri peri chicken like it's nothing. Because if you really know, you know that's not just food--that's culture on a plate. The flavor? It hits different. That smoky, spicy, tangy kick isn't something you just throw together--it comes from real roots, real history, real tradition. Every bite tastes like it's been perfected over generations. It's the kind of food that makes everything else feel basic. And the craziest part? People who grew up around peri peri don't even hype it enough. Meanwhile I'm over here acting like I discovered gold every time I eat it. Honestly, peri peri chicken isn't just the best--it's in its own league. The culture behind it, the flavor, the whole experience... yeah, I'm jealous if you get to have that on the regular. read more

Everything was great. The staff makes sure you are treated and served very well. Big boss is super nice and you can tell she really wants to serve and provide the best! Please do visit this place, they serve some of the best if not THE BEST chicken in all of Queens. read more

Ima keep it a buck cause that's all I know how to do this hit the spot! It's homey! It's in the neighborhood and it's like freshly made in the back! I would choose this over any of these other burger spots in the area read more

not coming back. When I made my order the restaurant was empty. I wait 35 minutes when I ask why it takes so long. (The cook was chilling in a table with other employee) and they realized they forgot about my order!!! By that time there was another table and another costumer, so they indeed forgot about me. I asked for a refund which was denied because "my food was ready". An employee just apologized to me and said I won't happen again. Seems like these employees have something better to do than to check on their customers. This is beyond disrespectful. You're a new business and that's how you treat your customers? Even worse, that's how you resolve an issue? You should honor me a refund of your bad service!. I didn't want to give you my money. I won't coming back. read more

The food was delicious! I highly recommend the smash burger and the fried chicken wrap. For sides, the onion rings were all good. Everything was well seasoned, not greasy and cooked to perfection. I would recommend making it a meal- definitely worth it. Also, the brownie was so soft and warm. Definitely recommend. Amazing customer service as well. read more

The staff were really attentive and friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious! There's no place like this on the block!! The flavors and presentation are on point I got the peri peri chicken with rice and fries, a mango mojito, and the classic bull burger. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The best part is you can adjust the spice levels too. This spot is definitely my go to place! read more

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They provided great customer service! The food was well seasoned and well cooked. Everything was tasty! Highly recommend and would come back again. read more

Peri Peri Original - Brownie - Chicken Shop Near Me - Rego Park, New York

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Food was very delicious, service was incredible and I highly recommend it!!!! I would get the mushroom smash burger and their shrimp and fries. read more

Great experience! The food was full of flavor and looked beautiful on the plate. The people working here are kind and make you feel at home.

I tried the food here and honestly I have eaten one of the best burger here. I tried the honey garlic chicken, peri peri chicken rice and mango mojito were so delicious. Trust me, they were made with so much perfection, the chicken was juicy flavorful and bang on. the lady working in the front and the guy in the kitchen were so courteous and excellent customer service. I would say a must try food if you looking for a different flavor in sauces. One more thing the white sauce (sider) is a die for!. read more

Amazing food amazing customer service,they have very nice selection of drinks and nice seating