Nando’s Peri-Peri

I went to Nandos the first time on Saturday morning and I was very excited. The restaurants décor and atmosphere is on point. It’s very bright and hip, I saw couples, families and even some other friends of mines that I didn’t know would be eating there. We waited to be seated by a guy who said he would «see what was open» but then he never came back around to us. Instead me and my friend got sat by another worker. She asked if either of us been to a Nandos before. I had never been before and my friend had been maybe once or twice. The girl sat our menues down and then left. She didn’t tell us about ordering the food at the register or where to find drinks. None of the workers really helped us navigate or made it clear how things worked. Then the table next to us received my friends food. OVERALL the food was ¹⁰⁄₁₀. Just wish that the service was better, the service was ⁴⁄₁₀.

Chicken was delicious. Sides dishes was good. The restaurant had good energetic atmosphere.

Great food, courteous staff, and fast service right before going to the movies. Even the desserts were well prepared.

Great atmosphere. Really like the mix of casual and sit-​down dining. Good choice of drinks with one of those touch screen machines with tea as well.
The bathrooms are really cool lol. They have artsy sinks.
Favorite part is the décor.

This is a solid fast casual restaurant, that serves wine and beer. However, I happen to be a husband to an amazing wife who is allergic to gluten.
When I shared this allergy with the staff I was told that I should have called 2 hours in advance to get non marinated chicken for my wife. So, while eating vegetarian isn’t the worst thing in the world, my wife ordered the nachos without chicken.
I ordered the Hot flavored chicken sandwich, which was good, but we left irked by the fact that this restaurant had no sauces that were gluten free and had no substitute. I used to be a chef, I get it, it’s tough to cater to every allergy out there, but gluten is a deathly allergy and easy to cater to.
I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who doesn’t have an allergy and wants to try something new. If you have any allergy I would highly recommend that you avoid this restaurant.

Thank the chicken Gods I found this place because I was starving. You get seated upon arrival and someone puts a number on your table. After picking what you want from the menu you up and order and let them know what table you’re at.
I tried the quarter breast & 2 sides; the rice and the coleslaw. I always opt for coleslaw at a chicken place because of the crunch factor and it gives a nice balance to a salty dish. The coleslaw is heavy on the mayo side but didn’t have much favor. The rice was good too, but also not a lot of favor.
My SO ordered the breast & fries and we tried the 12 wings with the garlic bread.
The garlic bread is really yummy– lots of garlic flavor and it’s soft in the inside. It looks like it’s a roll cut in half but it’s dense enough to share.
I like the different sauces you can try and they are all a bit on the salty side.
Also like that it’s unlimited refills on drinks/​tea (yay green tea) and frozen yogurt… I wish they had another ice machine though. It can take a while to get some ice if people are getting their drinks at the same time

Great casual fancy place near Towson University. I love the atmosphere of the shopping mall with next door movie theater and cute little outdoor water fountain. Food was good overall… Really enjoyed the chicken, mashed potatoes, and Portuguese rice. Their butternut squash salad was flavorful! I highly recommend :)

I know they are a chain, but man, am I a sucker for this place. I love the juicy chicken pieces, the different and tasty side items, and the array of sauces to play with. Note that this is not like a regular wings place, the sauces definitely don’t taste like your run-​of-​the-​mill buffalo sauce.
We like it hot and usually get the white meat combos basted in the Hot and Extra Hot sauces with sides of the delicious Macho Peas, garlic bread and garlic mashed potatoes. The chicken is juicy and messy and delicious with a great charred/​smoky flavor. The peas have mint and hint of spice, the garlic bread is soft and you get two pieces to an order; this makes it easy to share and the bread doesn’t disintegrate into a crumbly mess when you take a bite. The garlic potatoes are red-​skinned and have a nice subtle garlic flavor.
I’ve never dined in (we always get carryout) but the interior is interestingly appointed with cultural items and it is very clean. Service has always been helpful and friendly too. And I am sure that their customers appreciate the clean-​up sink in the main room so they don’t have to struggle with a restroom door with messy hands! I’m looking at YOU local crab houses!

This is the first Nando location I’ve visited. I have always wanted to try it, since Nando locations are regularly seen around DC/​MD areas. But sad to say, I was a bit disappointed. I ordered half a chicken with a side of rice. The food was okay, it wasn’t anything above average. I did go a little crazy with the sauces, trying pretty much every sauce that they had out, but even with the sauce, the chicken did not taste much better. On a side note, the place was huge and very clean! But the food wasn’t just doing it for me!

Nando’s hits the spot for me every time I am looking for some delicious, filling food with a great price. I’ve been here plenty of times ever since it opened and I have not had any major complaints. Nando’s décor is always on point for a casual vibe and I love the clear glass on the roof that lets in natural sunlight during the day. It’s the perfect, relaxed spot to grab lunch or dinner after a day strolling around Towson.
I like that you have control over the flavor/​spiciness of your chicken as well as the choices of your side dishes. Drink choices are wide bc they have that cool soda fountain that has every single drinks imaginable. Dessert options are small limited to items like cakes/​cupcakes, cheesecake, icecream but they have these precious little eggtarts called «Naughty Natas» and they are true gems. I just wish that they are served warm because they would be even more delicious.
Other recommendations:
All of the chicken/​marinade.
Nandocas’ Choice
Hummus and pita bread (dat chili oil in the mini bottle tho…)
Peri fries and Perinaise.
Butternut squash side dish.
Check out the décor in the bathroom at the end :)

Went here on the recommendation of a friend. Ordered a vegetarian wrap and tried the garlic bread.
THE GOOD…
–restaurant was clean
–food was ok
THE BAD…
–the line waited in to place order placed me and few others right in front of people’s tables… kinda awkward
–food I had was average… maybe the meat options are better… I’ll never know!
–one of guys who was going around said he’d be back with silverware… never returned
Overall this experience was ehhh… Food wasn’t memorable and basically DIY service. Not sure I’d go back.

We ordered the jumbo platter. It is a good choice for sharing and close to the cinema.

Ordered two sangria pitchers and we watched the cashier make them and literally poured only ¼ the bottle of wine and all ginger ale. She guaranteed that it was a half bottle of wine. I’m not paying $ 16 for a pitcher of ginger ale.
We enjoyed the hummus and 6 wings appetizer.

Fun restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere! A lot of the stuff is self-​serve (water, frozen yogurt, condiments), but food is delivered to your table. Just be sure to remember your table number when you go up to order!
The food is delicious. I had «mild» chicken which had no hint of spiciness at all; next time, I will order «hot». I do recommend the cheesecake and the frozen yogurt. The frozen yogurt is a unique flavor, sort of a mix between vanilla and chocolate.
Definitely a great place to hang out with friends!

With this being my first foray into either Portuguese or South African food, I arrived here curious, and left as an enthusiast. They do things their own way but they do them so right. The walls are covered with hundreds of tiny pieces of imported artwork, and there’s a cool, flavella (or the South African equivalent) air to the place. It’s very exact and deliberate in its pursuit of seeming thrown together and shabby/​sparse, using wood in a way that Chipotle uses brushed steel.
The chicken is great, up there with Peruvian pollo a la brasa, and they have a variety of sauces that taste amazing and unlike anything I’ve had elsewhere. I’m struggling describe the one I had… hot enough to make me sweat, acidic/​tart, with a nice aftertaste and a manageable burn.
I got a side of «macho peas» which was a good idea in order to give my mouth something milder as a break, when needed. They also let you get unlimited frozen yogurt if you need a more forceful anti-​spice solution, but I didn’t personally partake in that mid-​meal dessert.
Sodas and teas are free refill, with the former dispensed from those newfangled machines where everything is customizable.
I’ll be making the trip back to this place soon. I highly recommend it.

I was skeptical. I had never heard of this place before it appeared in Towson. I had also never had Portuguese food before.
Well, I was in for a treat! Wow! Great stuff!
The restaurant is like fast-​casual, but a little fancier. You are seated by a host, then you order your food at a register and it is brought out to you. They have one of those fancy Coca Cola machines with the thousands of flavor combos, too.
The food was magnificent! I got a half-​chicken with mango sauce on it, and that was superb. A little bit spicy, a little bit tangy, and a little bit sweet. Perfect! The chicken was so tender inside! It’s not hard to see that they truly do marinate their chickens for 24 hours, like their website claims.
My girlfriend got a salad with butternut squash in it, and it was HUGE and delicious!
For sides, I got fries (with peri-​peri mayo) and fire-​roasted corn (which is seasonal), both of which were fantastic.
Pricewise, we spent about $ 25 for all of this — two drinks, half of a chicken, a huge salad, some fries, and an ear of corn. Not a bad price.
All in all, a great dining experience.

This is the newest Restaurant in Towson and a truly new experience for me in the way of food. I really didn’t know what to expect when coming here.
Just about everything on the menu looks amazing if you are a lover of chicken. The spices on the food are fantastic too. Even for you non chicken lovers out there they offer a steak sandwich.
In terms of ambiance, its very much hustle and bustle, very crowded yet things move quickly while loud music is playing. It may feel like its difficult to hold an intimate conversation but if you are looking for party central this is it.
The style of the restaurant blends that of a sit down restaurant with informative, friendly and helpful servers and cashiers while at the same time making it quick and easy like at noodles and company.
With so many great dishes to choose from I settled on the Nando’s choice. The portion size was so big I couldn’t finish my fries after the big sandwich I got on garlic bread. I got a side Cesar salad thinking the meal wouldn’t be that big. I can honestly say the serving size is worth the price. Everything is very affordable too for every size appetite.
The flavor of the chicken was spot on, very juicy and i asked mine to be basted in medium heat sauce which by the way is just spicy enough, not too hot for anyone. I may actually go for hot next time. The sides are made really well, especially the side salad I got.
For a fast casual place they really have it together here. Your short wait of 10 mins for your food will be worth it and then some. I highly recommend you try Nando’s. It’s gotten very popular very quick and honestly now I see why. I’ll be coming here a lot,

Went to check out the new cinema in Towson and came across this place and decided to give it a try … It was a nice surprise.
The chicken was nice and moist. I enjoyed to different dipping sauces and perfect meal before the movie. I’d definitely come back.
The staff was pretty friendly. You order inside and pay there as well, then they put a number on your table and bring your food to you.
Give it a try if you check out the new theatre.

Came here for dinner one night during opening week. We’ve been to other Nando’s before, so the concept wasn’t new to us. Seated to look at the menu, order at the counter with your number, then served your food when it comes out. The staff were very friendly — greeted us with smiles as we walked in, although there was a little bit of confusion on who was going to seat us. The server checked on us several times while we were there as well.
We ordered half of a chicken with roasted corn and the peas. Chicken was moist and seasoned well. They have that cool coke machine that you can add different flavors to your drink as well as green tea and black tea.

Just opened! Right in front of the new Towson Cinemark movie theater! (Cannot really see from Joppa Road, but it’s back there behind the construction)
No parking in front of restaurant, I recommend parking in the new garage that is on the side of the theater, taking the elevator to the third floor then walking out the front doors of the theater, then it is right there.
But lets talk food… OMG! This place is so delicious and is a dip lovers paradise!
I love sauces and dips and this place allows you to order one to be put on your chicken when it comes out but also allows you to bring as many sauces to your table to try out and slather on… needless to say we had one of each, and every one was equally delicious and spicy (you could opt out of spice but that probably means no sauce, the Lemon Herb was probably the least spicy).
This place is known for their Portuguese chicken, I got the «¼ Chicken — Leg» for lunch and it was the perfect portion, but remember the bone is in, so it gets a little messy. The chicken is so tender, juicy and spicy! My coworkers got salads and they looked amazing with dark greens.
The grilled corn was delicious, it is on the cob though, so be prepared to get a little messy again, oh and I definitely put some of the sauces on there! I don’t love peas, but the mashed peas were pretty good! The garlic bread however was my favorite! It is soft and gooey and so delicious and you get two pieces for one side order!
The hummus was also ordered for the table and it was awesome, and came with an abundance of pita, which is usually skimped on at most restaurants!
We had great service… there are no servers though, you get seated, then go to the counter to order, then they bring your food out to you… you are responsible for getting sauces/​condiments, drinks, and silver wear for yourself but if you forget someone will most likely get it for you.
I am so glad this place opened so close to my work, I will definitely frequent here often, and they give you a punch card for a free meal after so many punches! Which is good because the price can add up on you. Totally worth it though!