
We were born in South Africa, with a blend of Portuguese and British culture along the way. It all started in Mozambique, home of the hot sun, rich soil... and African Bird’s Eye Chillies. Also known as PERi-PERi. Small but mighty, these chillies have been used for centuries in local Mozambiquan cooking. The Portuguese then added a squeeze of lemon and kick of garlic to make the first PERi-PERi sauce. Used on just about anything, they found it was the ultimate baste for flame-grilling spatchcocked chicken. And it wasn’t long before two friends in Johannesburg came to experience the taste of PERi-PERi chicken and Nando’s was born. Fast forward a few years, restaurants and Fino Pittas and today, the Nando’s PERi-PERi you know and love still pays homage to those roots.
Staff has given verbal assurance of halal status. From the management: 'Our halal chicken is authorised by leading Halal Food Authorities. The quality, welfare and health of our chicken is a priority and our UK suppliers follow the strict Red Tractor Farm Assurance Standards. Our halal chickens are pre-stunned to minimise suffering and fear before they're hand-slaughtered. All our halal products are kept separate at our suppliers and in our distribution centres. And our restaurants with halal-friendly options are only allowed to receive chicken from our approved distribution centre. In these restaurants, we only serve chicken that's certified halal. And as we don’t handle any pork ingredients, there’s no chance of cross-contamination'
Score reflects admin-confirmed halal status; no additional evidence on file yet.
I honestly can’t put into words how much I needed this experience. I came in after a really rough day, not expecting much, but from the moment I walked in, everything just felt different. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and genuinely comforting. The staff were incredible not just polite, but truly attentive and kind. You could tell they actually cared. My food came out quickly, but still perfectly fresh and full of flavour, which made it even better. Every bite just hit the spot. A special mention to the manager, Khairul, who went above and beyond. He took the time to make sure everything was right, spoke with real care, and made me feel valued as a customer rather than just another order. It’s rare to come across that level of genuine hospitality. Tuesday 14th April 7:00pm