THE REVIEW

NANDO ’S - T H E R E V I E W

OUTDOOR DININGNando's has a great outdoor seating area to enjoy your PERi PERi chicken at any time of day or evening.

LOYALTY CARDCollect stamps every time you visit to get your free PERi PERi chicken

SPEEDYNandos is well known for speedy service and is a great place to eat if you want something fast, fresh and wholesome.

TAKEAWAY Call Nando's, place your order, come in and collect, and enjoy your PERi PERi chicken at home. Full menu available to take away

QUIRKYI love the quirky way of Nandos which is always changing, from serviettes that say 'wipe that smile off your face' and shirts that say funny things like 'grillers in the mist' 'hens are from Venus ...’

PERI-OMETERChoose your food and decide how spicy you want it – from Lemon and Herb through to Extra Hot

EAT WITH YOUR HANDSNandos is fun and causal and you can eat with knives and forks or just tuck in with your hands and eat away!

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A FEW THINGS ABOUT NANDOS...

As a long-time fan of Nando’s I have sent many emails to their head office asking for a Nando’s in Chelmsford, so I was really pleased to finally see one open here in April 2010, in the town centre next to Zizzi! For those who don’t already know, Nando’s is a national brand with currently over 230 restaurants in the UK and Ireland and opening up around twenty new ones every year. Their quirky, fun way of working shines through, which is why Nando’s staff voted them #1 in The Sunday Times “25 Best Big Companies to Work for 2010”.

When you enter Nando’s you are shown to a seat and then explained the Nando’s concept. You choose what you would like from the menu and then order and pay at the counter. Quite quickly your food is brought to your table, and then just enjoy! The food is very good, served with just the amount of spice/flavour you like. My favourite mains include the classic PERi-PERi chicken and Prego steak roll, and for sides I really like the sweet potato mash, coleslaw and corn on the cob. The menu is quite vast and always growing, and offers numerous veggie options. The restaurant also has a nice buzz, with a constant stream of new people in and fed people leaving. I love the fact that you can just turn up, eat and leave within an hour, but there really is no rush, so take as long as you want.

The restaurant is full of art which they are really proud of and take seriously. They actually commission original works of art from South African artists of all ages. Their collection is well over 3000 pieces and is really diverse, and they have helped set up an independent studio with a subsidised diploma course for aspiring artists. In fact, art is so important to Nando’s that the opening of the Chelmsford restaurant was delayed by a week to allow for the completion of an entire handcrafted wall (it’s on the right as you walk in) by an artist flown over from New Zealand! The wall is on both the bottom and the upper level and is really very good. Also find out the Legend of Barcelos Cockerel on your next visit; it’s written on the wall!

RESTAURANT REVIEW OF NANDOS

DETAILS

General Manager

Ian Ibrahim

Cuisine

Portuguese with the influence of the African bird's-eye chilli, PERi-PERi

The Verdict - Outstanding | Excellent | Good | Average | Poor

Food- Excellent – Simple, cooked fresh, fast food, but good quality.

Outstanding– Worldwide art, nice theme and that greatly decorated wall!

OUR RATINGS:

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FACTS & STATS

Opening HoursSunday to Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

ReservationsAny day, any time, and private functions are available in the first floor seating area.

ParkingMeadows Car Park and Bond Street Car Park are just a few minutes' walk away.

Meals ServedLunch and dinner with non-stop service through the afternoon.

Dress CodeRelaxed – come as you are!

Website

Facebook 'Nando's Chelmsford' for updates on promotions and special offers.

AddressGrays Brewery Yard, Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6QR.

Telephone Number01245 344 506

Date OpenedApril 2010

Good ForAny occasion whatsoever, and large parties are very welcome.

Special FeaturesOpen kitchen and unique South African artwork.

AtmosphereFun, friendly and laid-back environment ideal for any occasion.

www.nandos.co.uk

SERVICE:

VALUE:

Excellent – Order at the bar, then staff always check that you're pleased with your food; they're also happy to get you extras after you have ordered and are very friendly.

Excellent – Good food, served quickly, great for the family, fits into a budget.

The first Nando's in the UK was opened in 1992 in Ealing and now Nando's has over 230 restaurants all over the country; however each Nando's aims to be individual and to reflect the characteristics of its location. High-quality food, prepared quickly and fresh-to-order, and great for those with limited time!

A LITTLE HISTORY

THE STARTERS

Altogether Now @ £8.35

Spicy mixed olives, red pepper dip, houmous with PERi-PERi drizzle and warm pitta.

The Mains

½ Chicken @ £6.15

PERi-PERi Chicken is Nando's trademark dish is a legend in its own mealtime. Fresh (never frozen) British

chicken marinated for at least 24 hours in our unique Afro-Portuguese PERI-PERI sauce, then flame-grilled to

order in your chosen spice.

Prego Steak Roll @ £7.50

Beef steak marinated in garlic, basted with PERI-PERI and flame grilled.

THE SIDESCreamy Mash @ £2.35

Velvety smooth potato. We defy you to find better.

RATATOUILLE @ £3.45

Roasted vegetables in juicy tomato sauce

Sweet Potato Mash @ £3.45

Rich and creamy. Luxury!

The Desserts

Carrot Cake @ £3.95

Strawberry Ice Cream @ £3.95

THE WINESpier Chenin/Sauvignon Blanc (South Africa) 175ml @ £3.55 250ml @ £4.55 Bottle @ £13.00

Fresh and fruity – great with chicken and salad.

Sangria @ £3.70 glass or jug @ £10.50

THE DRINKS

Fresh Lemonade @ £2.35

Fresh Mango Quencher @ £2.35

Coffee

Hot Chocolate

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