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    The Original Frango

    3.6 (30 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Large chips
    Angela Y.

    Chic Chic Chicken time at Frangos. Usually I'll come here for a quick take-away meal but this time was a proper sit down meal with the company of 5 friends. FOOD Between the 6 of us we had 2 Charcoal Chickens ($36), Pork Espetada Skewer ($29) Large Garlic Cubed Potatoes ($15.50), Large chips ($12) and a Large Garden Salad ($15). We definitely over estimated and could've done without the Espetada, especially since it was too salty, very dry and tough. I recommend you sticking with what they are known for - the chicken. That being said there were comments made at the table that even the Chicken was a tad on the salty side. Nothing drenching it in chilli sauce can't fix. Just like El Jannah's this place is all about the sauce. Their chilli sauce is some secretly made fantastic tasting peri peri that makes you want to eat in so you can have unlimited sauce. While there are areas to sit if you are 'taking away' you are restricted to the sauce they give you which is usually never enough if you want to dip your chips into it as well. Chips and potato cubes were good as always. Salad provided good value with enormous slices of tomato and cucumber despite increasing tomato and cucumber prices! SERVICE Super busy restaurant even at 8.30 on a Thursday night. So while it says it closes at 9 we weren't kicked out or told to rush our meal but left to enjoy ourselves till 9.30 as they were closing up. Love places that let you doggy bag. No wastage here! OVERALL While the chicken at Frangos was a bit dry and left me wishing for the juicy chicken at El Jannah's, the chilli sauce alone is enough to render a 4 star rating.

    The counter area
    Peter T.

    The place had been recommended by my son as he works nearby and raves about the food especially the chicken. I was in the area and called in for lunch. The chicken, chips and salad were very tasty. If you come expect the place to be very busy but worth the crowds.

    Dave V.

    If you eaten at nandos chicken(also good) get ready to have your socks blown off. Frangos is so dope reservations are always full and a line is out the door. I always getting the chicken and rice. Tried the pork belly once and it was ok. The fries are amazing as well especially with the seasons they have. You could even do a dine in and get unlimited chicken! I said it correctly UNLIMITED CHICKEN AND SIDES!!!! You won't be sorry you came here.

    Sliced Hand Cut Potato Chips
    Gina D.

    This is one of our favorite places to go to when we're craving good quality chicken! Actually my mouth is watering while I'm writing this... [ Atmosphere ] There's plenty of seating, indoor and outdoor. Very spacious, modern decor, clean, and it's right in a business plaza next to Gloria Jeans. [ Service ] They have such a friendly group of servers. We had a guy named Smiley serve us and he was really on top of everything and made sure we got all our food and checked on us often to see if we needed anything else. He was also fun to talk to, which made the whole dining experience more enjoyable. Food always tastes better when your servers are full of smiles. [ Food ] - Chicken Skewers. Seriously, to die for. They're succulent, juicy, tender, just amazing. - Potato Chips. I always get the ones that are cut in big slices, they're so fun to eat. - Greek Salad. So fresh, salad dressing is perfect. - Garlic Prawns. So savory, especially the sauce. If you order this, you must dip the bread into the garlic sauce. It's DELICIOUS. - Whole Chicken. The last time we had this I found it to be a bit too salty, but other then that, it's always been good. - The SPECIAL sauce. It's an orange colored sauce that comes in a bottle. This stuff is addicting! I wish I knew the recipe for this, because it goes perfectly with the chips and chicken. Frango's should seriously sell this sauce because it's SO GOOD. - Grandma's delight. I wish the portion was a little bigger, but it's such a delicate dessert. One of the servers said it's been a family recipe for a long time, and it's definitely one of my favorite desserts there. Frango's is a must try! It gets pretty packed on the weekend, but if you call ahead of time they do take reservations.

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    Good prices and everybody smiles in great prices recommend this to everybody I know and love

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    7 years ago

    Awesome. Will go back often. Don't miss a chance to go in your in the mood for some Portuguese chicken.

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    This place is great for groups. Always busy, so you know the food is good. Fast service and their garlic potatoes are amazing!!!!

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    9 years ago

    Very nice chicken, the pork ciabatta sandwich is the best though. Garden salad is great, love those big tomatoes.

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    Review Highlights - The Original Frango

    Great service if you eat in and it's kinds cool watching the busy atmosphere of frangos.

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    Frango

    4.2(6 reviews)
    13.3 km
    $

    ***IM ACTUALLY REVIEWING THE STORE IN PETERSHAM***…read more As I could not find the store for petersham on yelp! Honestly the food was 6/5 stars but at first we had a waiter who serve us and she she couldn't be anymore rude, she would ask us about our order then rolled her eyes. When we asked to dine in she just walked off without saying anything then comes back and points to the back and said someone will come back and take your order. We then sat down and not long after another waiter approached us and took our order and was very polite. The food was brought out and it was delicious, it was just our experience with the first waiter that made them lose a star from me.

    Was soo excited when I heard this place opened up, a couple of years ago and then devastated, when…read moreI heard they closed due to a fire a few months back, I believe. Been here a good few times now with work colleagues, friends and family. Done take away, dinner and lunch and so have had my share of experiences here. I've been to the Petersham one as well a good few times too and will say that I prefer that one BUT this holds it own when you can't be bothered to get to the inner city and craving their chicken and burgers with that delicious mayo and chili sauce.. Service has always been great here an although accommodating to children in a high chair, it can be a tight squeeze when the place is busy, which is quite often. The chicken is delicious and comes with complimentary bread and olives. The salads are tasty accompaniments to the chicken as are the chips.. Ahh the hand sliced chips.... YOU MUST HAVE THEM!! Warning - you'll want to have it every. Single. Time. Just as good as Petersham. Freshly cooked tasty morsels you want, want, want. The burger is probably the one thing I prefer in Petersham but I can make do, if I have to, sigh. You won't be disappointed!

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    Bibo - Lobster Portuguese style

    Bibo

    4.5(4 reviews)
    31.7 km

    The only other Portugese restaurant I have eaten at is Nandos (and who knows how true to form that…read moreis?) so it was with great excitement that I had my first sophisticated Portugese feast at new guy Bibo. Its dim lit and a bit sexy inside. Date night venue fo' sho'. Service is doting, smart and with a European accent. The menu revolves around share plates, some smaller and some larger. If you havent tried Portugese food- I would put it somewhere between Spanish and Italian with fragrant hints of the Middle East. Start off with the smoked mackerel pâté- this is one of those dishes that will linger in your memory. Is it too early to call this Bibo's signature dish? Follow with the killer beef tartare- morsels of tender raw beef in a light creamy sauce set off with savory raddish shavings, salty capers and the zing of pickled cucumber pieces. Dark potato crisps nestle around the tartare for you to make a little DIY canapé. Brilliant. Also go for the cured fish board, the crispy Brussel sprouts in buttermilk sauce and save room for dessert. The Portugese tarts are pure sorcery. Wash it all down with the Shiraz offered by the glass - smacking good.

    Bobo wine bar is in Bay Street down a small ally to the front door. What a find great decor, large…read morewine selection and great food to share we had peri peri chicken not hot at all but delicious and port belly so good. Fair price 100 dollars per head with wine and desert. Aaaah Portugese tarts for desert to die for. Definitely a place to return to with its warm decor

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    The Char - 1/2 chicken & chips ($12.90 AUD)

    The Char

    4.0(2 reviews)
    35.0 km
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    I decided to check out the Bronte neighbourhood so before heading over to the beach, I was looking…read morefor a place to grab takeout. The Char Rotisserie looked perfect although this street is filled with options (Three Blue Ducks, Huxton's and Iggy's Bread). They also have a second location in nearby Bondi Beach. I dropped in on a late Monday afternoon (around 1:45pm). There were a couple others ordering but for the most part, it was pretty dead. Staff is friendly although food takes a bit longer to come out. There's several menu options including combos, salads & greens, special stuff, char meats, char rolls, char bang on burgers, chicken, char 'n' chips and char cook up. There's lots of vegetable and healthy options but I was here to try their chicken! - 1/2 chicken & chips ($12.90 AUD) - you get your choice of chicken (rotisserie or Portuguese), sauce (Greek, Thai, peri peri or garlic) and spice for your chips (chicken salt or regular salt). I went with the peri peri Portuguese chicken with chicken salt chips. Chips were addictively good and perfectly crispy. Chicken was hit and miss. Half the meat was too dry but the drumstick and wing were moist and flavourful. You could easily share this meal for two. Decent but I still like my Portuguese chicken from Montreal more. It's a cheap, filling spot though. 3.5 stars.

    How can any place be any less than 5 stars when we've gone here 3 nights in a row for their chicken…read moredinner? We are visiting from San Francisco and staying a few blocks away in the neighborhood. With an 18 month in tow, I'd have to say The Char is a godsend. We have delicious and healthy "home-cooked" meals every night, so we can have a relaxing family dinner at home. Plus, the staff is very helpful and nice. We had the rotisserie chicken and OMG! the stuffing. We are stuffing fiends and really can't get enough of it. Delicious, full of herbs, and melt in your mouth goodness. The salad, veggies and pastas as sides are wonderful as well. Tonight, we got the Portuguese chicken and man, did we wish we got it sooner. We couldn't believe but it's actually BETTER than the already amazing rotisserie! Tips: * Get it with a side of Peri Peri or the spicier Thai sauce. * Order small sides (good for 2-3 people). The lids aren't flat, they curve up, so you get a lot more than what the container looks to be.

    The Original Frango - chickenshop - Updated May 2026

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