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    HAPI Community Event: Mirchi Peri Peri

    4.8 (78 reviews)

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    Edelyn C.

    What a unique event, to not only show new Yelpers how much they can advocate for local businesses and for seasoned Yelpers to continue to support restaurants around town! Sal, the owner, was very welcoming and truly wanted each individual to leave his restaurant with a full tummy. His staff was so attentive and kind; the belly dancer was such an added bonus to all the fun of the night. In Session 2, we were served with bone-in Chicken Wings with their own homemade sauces, endless plates of their signature grilled (whole) Chicken, Halal Rice, Quesadillas, Creamed corn and Flan. The in-house sauces, specifically the Garlic sauce, were so tasteful and absolutely complimented the chicken dishes that were served through the night. Every chicken we had was very tender, which I always worry about, so I was pleasantly surprised at the quality. Thank you, Yelp Team and Mirchi Peri Peri, for such a fun night! We were very grateful and honored to be a part of such a special occasion for both our Yelp community and Sal's journey in the restaurant business.

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    Brian T.

    What a fun time to kick off the long Memorial Day weekend. Learning from the Black & Gold Event at Uncle Chin's, I elected for Option 2 such that I could drive out to Katy post-rush hour and not be sitting in lots of traffic. The event started slightly past the 8:00pm start time, but once we were allowed in, the tables were made very nicely with place settings and Yelp swag all around. The night started out with Jando and owner Sal giving speeches. It was great to hear the story behind Mirchi, a fusion between Pakistani and African cuisines. We were then given free belly dancing entertainment. This was super unique touch at a Yelp event - not sure if it was coordinated through Yelp or Mirchi, but either way it was fun to watch and brought everyone together! Shortly after, we were served Sal's special-made strawberry lychee green tea lemonade. This was perfect and refreshing it had been a hot day earlier! Now for the food. The first plate that came out was the chicken wings. These were nice and crispy, and the sauce added a nice touch. Next were the quesadillas. I honestly thought these were average - nothing beyond your standard quesadilla, and I had to add sauce for flavor. The Peri Peri and garlic lime sauces at the table were a nice addition and helped add flavor to some of the food. I think I remember Sal mentioning that he imports Peri Peri sauce from London, which is pretty impressive. I had my first Nando's Peri Peri right in London, so you know the sauce is legit! Next was the bone-in chicken served with rice. The chicken has a nice grill flavor to it, but I was hoping for more spices. The table sauces definitely gave this one good flavor. Main thing to point out here was that not all of the chicken was cooked all the way through. There were some pieces that still had pink or blood inside, which is a huge no-no. A sort of cream corn came out to eat with the chicken. This was a nice balance to eat with the meat, but honestly nothing spectacular. For dessert, Sal brought out his special flan cake. This was actually really good - the top crust had a slight coffee flavor to it, and sweetness of the caramel was just right. I'm a little disappointed that we didn't get to try the other dishes that were advertised, like the chicken lollipop, beef bihari burgers, alfredo mac and cheese, and fries, as I was really looking forward to some of these. They made up for it by continuously bringing more bone-in chicken, chicken wings, and quesadillas. A really nice gesture, but most of us at the table were fatigued to have more of the same stuff. Thanks to Jando, Sal, and the Yelp Houston team for an excellent Community Event. I look forward to returning if I'm ever out in Katy and need a quick bite, as I saw that they offer a variety of lunch specials during the week. While there are some things left to be desired, I'm hoping they'll be even better on my next visit!

    Zain R.

    The HAPI Community Event for Yelp at Mirchi Peri Peri was set up as a tasting of 9 items + a strawberry lychee green tea lemonade. The event started with a brief introduction of the story of how the restaurant started and the owner's inspiration/background. Salman "Sal" was a very gracious host and had PLENTY of food for us to eat. While this was supposed to be a tasting he made sure that we were FULL and the food kept coming. Foods that were served included the chicken wings, bone-in chicken, and the chicken quesadillas. We were also served the peri rice and the corn. The chicken wings were by far my absolute favorite item that was served throughout the course of the night. The bone-in chicken that was served was slightly dry for my liking. Thankfully multiple courses of this chicken came out to us because as one of the other reviewers mentioned one of the chickens that was served to our table was pink and not cooked all the way through. The entertainment provided to us was great! Farrah had such a flare for theatrics which is exactly what you need when you are a belly dancer. I thoroughly enjoyed this part of the evening. What I was very disappointed with was that we did not get to taste the rest of the items. It wasn't even pointed out by the organizers that the items will not be served because they had run out due to not poor planning for the second session. We didn't get five of the nine items out of which I was REALLY looking forward to trying the beef bihari burgers. Shout out to Nancy T for working with Jando and the Yelp crew for making this event happen. Because Sal was such a great host and made sure we left with plenty of leftovers and had a great time, I would definitely come back to try this place even if I have to drive all the way to Katy. This location definitely had much better food and service than their other location. Overall, a great experience to a halal version of Nando's in Katy. If I am ever in the area, I am going to try and stop by. #SYOY

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    Lynn L.

    Another great YEE, thanks to Jando and team for organizing the event, and a shout out to Nancy T for suggesting the restaurant. Looking at their menu they have lots of options from kabob plates to a buffet style menu with AYCE chicken, burgers, and sides - which you don't see often. It's larger than expected from the outside, and since it's at the end of the shopping strip, there's plenty of parking. Salman was able to explain lots of their drinks and sauces are hand crafted, and told us that this restaurant focuses on Middle Eastern and North African fusion. Plus, it was dinner and a show - belly dancer and all! The food was very chicken heavy, wings, chicken quesadillas, grilled chicken, with a sides of basmati rice and creamed corn. I would prefer there were more vegetable options to balance the meal out but it was all very good. The wings tasted so fresh and their mix of sauces with the bbq tasted delicious, tangy, sweet, and a kick of heat. I really enjoyed our drink, it was light refreshing, not overwhelmingly sweet, and lychee forward which you don't see often. It was also quite warm inside, most likely due to the amount of people, the lighting, and heat coming from the kitchen with all of the frying and grilling. Overall great event, might even stop by if I'm in the area for food.

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    Gina N.

    Had such a great experience! Mirchi Peri Peri is a Pakistani x African fusion restaurant brought to you by Sal and his team. After Jando and Sal gave introductions, it was followed by a belly dancing performance and plenty of food. We were served chicken wings, quesadillas, creamed corn, halal rice, and signature/grilled chicken. All of the chicken we had was tender and juicy. The quesadilla was flavor packed, and all of the food paired well with the 2 sauces. Yellow was more creamy and red was tangy with a kick of spice. I'm usually unable to make it to these events, but I'm so glad it was located close by this time. I finally had the pleasure of meeting Jando. It was nice to be able to put a name to a face. I had such a great time meeting other Yelpers. The staff and organizers all in all, pulled off a really great event. Thank you to the Jando, as usual, as well as the Mirchi Peri Peri Team.

    Huyen C.

    What a fun event! My husband and I both were able to go to the first session, and got there a tad bit late due to traffic. Parking was not bad at all! We missed the welcome speech, but our table friends told us all about it! Jando greeted us and it's always good to see him! The food just started to come out and we were enjoying the live dancing! We tried all the food- hot wings, chicken quesadilla, rice, corn, & chicken. We also got a strawberry drink. Hot wings had a kick to it, but we enjoyed them. Rice was a bit bland. Corn, quesadilla and chicken were BOMB. Definitely a must try. It was a tad hot in the restaturant, but gosh, everyone was so nice and welcoming. Waitresses/waiters were attentive and loved seeing the owner check in on tables. We also enjoyed our lovely conversations with our table mates, Gina, Jared & Kristi. Thanks for a good time Yelp!

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    Kathy V.

    This Elite event was GREAT!!! I was entertained and fed till my heart and stomach was content. Must Try!!!! - Strawberry Lychee Green Tea ( REFRESHING!!!!) - Chicken Wings ( Moist and Great for the GainZ)

    Evelyn L.

    I love peri peri chicken and this place did not disappoint. I thought everything I tried was delicious, but the quesadillas and wings were my favorites. The strawberry lychee green tea was to die for. Super refreshing! Thanks yelp for organizing this event!

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    Dee D.

    Shout out to Jando for putting this together, this event was nice. I've had peri peri before but not like this.The meat was super flavorful. Sal is the owner. He makes the garlic saice in house. The sauce is amazing. We had chicken wings and grilled chicken. The bbq sauce on the wings was really good. Sal takes pride into each time on the menu and its relays in the meal. The Strawberry Lychee Green tea was very refreshing. The rice and corn were good. There was a belly dancer at the beginning of our session. She was really talented. I did order hummus and a burger to go and they were really good also. This place is definitely on my list to return to.

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    John W.

    First off - thank you to yelp and the Mirchi team for putting this on. I had an awesome time! Somehow my review for this event didn't post, so I made another one :/ but anyway... I had an awesome time at mirchi peri peri. The food was so awesome here and the vibes of this event were great. I loved the wings, but honestly everything was super amazing. The strawberry lychee lemonade was a hit and the quesadilla too. I have to come back here for the food. The vibe was great. The owner was super nice & the belly dancing was super cool too. The restaurant was nice inside too. Overall, I had an awesome time at this event. One of my favorites for sure. Thank you!

    Claire C.

    Thank you very much to Jando, Yelp, and Mirchi Peri Peri for putting on this event!! This was one of my favorite YEE's that I've been to lately and it so fun and absolutely DELICIOUS. There was so much food!! Hot wings, chicken quesadilla, rice, corn, and more chicken. We were also served a Strawberry Lycee Lemonade. The chicken was absolutely delicious - so tender and seasoned really well. I would definitely come back on my own just to have more of it. The rice and corn were also really good - the perfect sides to the chicken. The lemonade was the perfect drink to wash it all down. The belly dancer at the event was fabulous. I was really impressed by her show and how she was able to dance around in between all of the tables. Her performance really made this experience unforgettable.

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    Chris W.

    I was so excited to take Jess S. to her first Yelp event! We made it a whole day Katy outing, starting with lunch at Katy Asian Town, an afternoon soak at Spa World, and finally dinner & festivities at Mirchi Peri Peri. Shuffling in just a little late, we quickly snagged some empty seats and listened as Jando introduced the hospitable owner of this new restaurant. To take flavors and recipes of two vibrant cuisines - South African and Pakistani - and fuse them into a unique, mouthwatering menu is truly a bold endeavor, and I commend this restaurant for taking on the task! The event was excellently paced - as the dance performer began her rounds, heaping plates of food and cup after cup of thirst-quenching strawberry lychee green tea hit our tables. In fact, this Yelp event might take the cake in terms of quantity of food; we were bombarded with multiple plates of chicken wings, chicken quesadillas, grilled peri peri chicken, peri rice, and creamed corn to the point where we had to ask for to-go boxes for fear of wasting food! I enjoyed the fine balance of seasonings and flavors, but would have personally liked it saltier and spicier - the extra sauce on the table definitely helped with that. With our bellies full and spirits high, we picked up our takeout containers and Yelp swag before saying farewell to the kind folks at Mirchi Peri Peri. Thank you all so much for your generosity and time, and thanks to Jando and Yelp for supporting this cool Katy find!

    Sonali D.

    A culmination of cultural flavors, Mirchi Peri Peri was a fun experience! I've been meaning to try this place and this event was the wonderful opportunity to do so! We had a variety of different foods offered: rice, roasted chicken, chicken quesadilla, corn, and wings marinated in the different sauces available. All super tasty, fresh, and plentiful portions! The strawberry lychee green tea lemonade was also very refreshing. The owner was very nice and talked to everyone during the event The only thing I would say is I wish the main course (chicken) came before the sides (rice, corn). I also wish I got to try some of the other sauces that are offered! The owner mentioned he had 15 curated sauces. All in all a great event.

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    Elite Event: Crafted Bar & Taps

    4.6(42 reviews)
    4.1 mi

    A spontaneous Tuesday night in Katy. This was a bit out of the way for some of us but a fun night…read more Great hospitality by the Crafted Bar & Tap team. They did their best to accommodate everyone from serving drinks to the food. We tried the pepperoni and magherita pizzas but my favorite was the boudin balls. We were also served the whiskey shank, great flavors. The event was very chill, plenty of seats for everyone. This place isn't too big or too small. Great establishment, looks like they are very dedicated to making this place pop for Katy. Shoutout to the singer for the entertainment. Love her voice and energy throughout the night. We had good time mingling. Thanks to Jando, the Yelp Team, and the team at Crafted Bar & Tap for hosting and organizing.

    Very friendly staff, very lively music! Wednesday kids…read moreeat free!!! Family friendly sport bar! Kids are welcome! They have a kids menu option too! Tonight was my first time ever trying margarita pizza, and I must say being that I am not a big tomato girl. I'd rather enjoy the margarita pizza better than my go to, & only pick, pepperoni pizza. (Crazy I know. But their margarita pizza is just that good. The tomato slices are super thin, which are enjoyable for people who are like me who don't care about big tomato slices.) I really enjoyed the whiskey shanks, their perfectly cooked pork shanks toss in their signature bourbon bbq, garnished with avocado ranch and crushed Cajun pork rinds. You can request them to be spicy as well. They very meaty, no fat on these shanks baby!!! Boudin balls are always a favorite, being a baby who grew up on the border of Texas and Louisiana! Crafted kitchen and taps did great with this! Happy Hour is offered EVERYDAY FROM 3p-7p!!!

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    Elite Week: Tastea Bellaire - Blueberry Blush

    Elite Week: Tastea Bellaire

    4.9(161 reviews)
    12.0 miAlief

    This was a great event! Thank you for the sweet treat! The drink was gone in no time and I have no…read moreshame. The blueberry blush was so refreshing. It was a few options like sweetness levels and ice and a cute top on if you get a less sweet option. I got the chicken bites in the medium spicy and it was wow ! Although it was spicier than expected I would def get them again with a less spicy option. The meat was perfectly cooked and the breading dust was well seasoned. The treat bag was a really cute touch and the staff was so friendly and helpful.

    I actually met Thy as she was coming outside and I just parked asking if there was ramp access…read morebecause I had my baby niece with me. She was super sweet then. Not even knowing I was going to her establishment. Thy was incredible. She helped me on the popular drink menu between the two choices we had and also something to snack on because I was incredibly hungry after leaving my meeting. I chose the blueberry blush. I had the full sweetness, with no eyes but shaking. Topped off with honey boba and the boba that it came with. **I give the tea a 9/10. It was not overly sweet and the blueberry taste was certainly present but not too powerful. It's definitely a beverage I could see myself drinking daily. My niece actually LOVED it and she's only 10 months. I also had the regular karate chicken. Level 3 spice with basil. The chicken was a solid 10. Point. Blank. Period. It's what you would want from Korean chicken. It was crispy but tender. Spicy, but not unbearable. It also came with sauces if you'd like and I chose the sweet chili. The sweet chili itself was incredibly delicious. But paired with the chicken?? So so yummy. The chicken on its own is a 10 but this sweet chili sauce absolutely elevated it. Then...as I was taking pictures... BOOM! SPLASHHHH...boba went a'flyin' everywhere on the floor. Yay me. I sure know how to stick a landing. Perfect 10! I informed Thy, and without hesitation she came with a broom and a mop. And still had a smaller face. She even offered to make me another one even though the splash was completely my fault. I almost wanted to tear up in gratitude. Truly. I was a bit overwhelmed this morning and that small act of kindness was so appreciated. All in all, I had a wonderful time as I sat there and ate and relax with my baby niece. This place is awesome with wonderful customer experience as well. I will certainly be back! Thank you so much, Jandoooooo and the Yelp Houston team. A much needed and delicious break in the day.

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    Yelp Movie Night: Predator Badlands - Movie on weekday! Nice.

    Yelp Movie Night: Predator Badlands

    4.7(21 reviews)
    19.1 miSpring Branch

    Count me in for movie night! Predator Badlands advance screening at the Regal Katy Fwy was a nice…read moreweekday event. The movie opens to the public on November 7th which made it all the more special that Yelp hooked us up with the opportunity to get a special preview. I've been to several of the YES movie nights before and made sure to read the instructions prior to arrival as sometimes the check in process can be confusing. Knowing that these advance screenings are not exclusive to Yelp, I made sure to arrive well in advance at 6pm only to find a huge line already camped out outside the main entrance. While this was a little intimidating, the line funneled inside fairly quickly to a smooth check in at the table outside of the theater. I'll be the first to admit that I am completely out of the loop on the newest movie releases and movie series and had never even heard of this film. Set far into the future, predator Dek, labeled as the underdog from his clan, sets out to prove himself to his kinsman and seek redemption for his brother's death. Faced with multiple lessons of loyalty and teamwork, Dek finds several companions on his journey which turn him from a solo adventurer to a leader of his own new clan. The film was exciting and kept the audience on their toes. The creatively of the physical appearance of the characters and the qualities of the natural environment were impressive and definitely gave me some ideas for Halloween 2026 costumes. As always, thanks Yelp and Jando, for setting up this event and allowing Yelp Elites to venture into the badlands!

    OMG! I enjoyed this movie way more than I expected! I was pleasantly surprised! The film was great,…read moreand I'm so glad I managed to snag a good seat. The theater was clean, the seats were comfortable, and everyone working there was so nice and helpful. Things were a little unorganized at the beginning, but honestly, I was just happy to be part of Group 2 and make it in! I'm definitely looking forward to more Yelp movie nights.

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    Elite Experience: Jollof Festival - Houston - Beer garden

    Elite Experience: Jollof Festival - Houston

    2.7(26 reviews)
    24.2 miMidtown

    I was so excited to attend this festival. But the excitement faded very quickly once I got there…read more Now I'm a regular at Axelrad so I'm aware of the parking situation. The small free parking lot was full by the time I got there and the street parking was all taken. I was forced to park across the street in the paid lot. The "funny" part about this parking lot is the sign reads $8 parking but when you scan the QR code it's $8 an hour. Once you walk into Axelrad you had to check in at the table outside to get your wrist band and food ticket. Which I don't understand why there was an admission fee for non-yelp people. Axelrad is an open space with people coming and going throughout the day. The event was suppose to start at 3pm. Once I parked and checked in it was just after 3:30 and I was told the food wasn't ready. After about 30 mins we were able to get our "plate" of food. This consisted of 3 small sample cups of Jollof and small samples of other items. All the food items were cold. I asked someone working the event if this was all the food options and I was told additional food could be purchased. I didn't see many people stay long as there wasn't really much to eat or do. I would have been really mad if I had paid to attend this event.

    What a beautiful afternoon for a Jollof Festival…read more Grab an orange ticket and get a sample plate. Three cups filled with Jollof rice, plantains, sweet puff puffs and slices of beef. Add some fresh fruits and veggies. My favorite bite was the purple cup. Nice to sit outside enjoying the West African music, the blue sky and the cool breeze on the first day of November. Life is good!!! Try the King of Pops popsicles. Based in Atlanta, they really are the best. I used to get them when I visited my daughter at Emory. Thank you to the Jollof Festival for such a relaxing afternoon. Thanks also to the magician Houston's own CM Jandito who can fix so many things.

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    Elite Event: Nando's - Montrose - Nando's Bread...warm, soft and delicious

    Elite Event: Nando's - Montrose

    5.0(78 reviews)
    23.1 miMontrose

    What a nice way to spend a cool November regular Tuesday evening. Thank you Yelp Houston, Jando,…read moreBernardo, Nadia, and the team at Nando's. I was not surprised at the packed parking lot since it's shared with the other businesses. I parked a few blocks away. My car was fine, no problem there. This business decided to stay open for regular customers. I respect them for being able to service customers & keep money flowing in plus host the event. The seemed pretty well staffed to do so. This was a sit down event, which is my 2nd fav type of event, outside of an Elite week. Got to mingle with some yelpers I haven't met yet, and familiar faces. Drinks: Honey lavender lemonade & mango juice. Starters: Olives/Fried cheese/garlic bread Entrée Family Style: Chicken platter Brussel sprouts Rice Mac & cheese Kebab Egg custard Food was yum, def left full and satisfied. This is popular spot in the UK. It was my first time visitng. I enjoyed nearly every dish. I like that they had various kinds of sauces for our chicken from mild to hot. And it was reallt nice of them to give us a coupon for half off chicken, a tote bag, drink, keychain for swag. Bernardo & Nadia were gracious hosts, circled alot and made sure we had everything we needed, and got all the food the other tables got. Out table was hungry and we left no crumbs behind. Very sweet indeed to be Elite. Thanks Yelp.

    It was good to be back at Nando's but this time at their new location in Montrose! Very well…read moreorganized event. I attended the first session and we were served the appetizers the moment we were seated. The staff were friendly and attentive. My favorite of the night was the mango lemon chicken skewers. Chicken meat was still moist and delish with Nando's assorted sauces. The lemon herb chicken was also a stand out item, also moist. The chef did a great job cooking the chicken to perfection tonight. The side brussels sprouts, rice, and macaroni were also perf for the main entree. It was a great dinner event overall. We had a great time at our table. Thank you to Jando, the Yelp Houston team, and the Nando team for organizing and hosting.

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    Elite Event: Nando's - Montrose - Our table

    Our table

    Elite Event: Nando's - Montrose - Half of the sitting area

    Half of the sitting area

    Elite Event: Nando's - Montrose - Delicious chicken!

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    Delicious chicken!

    Elite Week: Hi, skin - Rice Village - Feeling like a fresh baby seal!

    Elite Week: Hi, skin - Rice Village

    5.0(45 reviews)
    21.8 miWest University

    First time getting a facial and didn't know what to expect at first. But after seeing Veteran Yelp…read moreoracle Jason D's experience (Hey that's the guy in the main page!) I decided to give it a shot and glad I did! It was a friendly experience throughout. Appointment was easy to book online, I chose the mini as 1 of the 2 options available.. Parking was a bit tricky and luckily settled for street parking. The interior has a cool blue, modern decor with a relaxing vibe. My esthetician was helpful, friendly, and very informative... provided descriptions of the product and services before applying. The products they used smelled amazing.. like a fruity smoothie on my face.. loved the hot towels (my favorite part). The blackhead extractions were a little uncomfortable as expected, but she gave me a heads-up each time and shared great advice on maintaining a proper skincare routine. I also brought a friend as a referral, and she loved her service as well. She got "The Really Good Facial" with a Dermaplane booster and had a great experience. Thank you to Yelp and the friendly Hi Skin staff, great experience for my first time.

    Needed a relaxing spa treat. Nice to be gifted a face form massage from Hi, Skin-Rice Village…read more Parked in the garage and then walked to Hi, skin. Thanks to Annalisa for the tips on how to find the location. After a brief intro, Ashley gave me the most relaxing face form massage. I wish that she would have written down what she used. The mangosteen and other botanicals smelled so good. Like a tropical medley. So relaxing. Thank you to Ashley and Hi, skin for a special spa afternoon. Thanks also to the best CM Houston's own Jandito, who really treats our collective community like All-Stars.

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    Elite Week: Hi, skin - Rice Village - Hi Skin - this is where the magic happens

    Hi Skin - this is where the magic happens

    Elite Week: Hi, skin - Rice Village - The treatment area.

    The treatment area.

    Elite Week: Hi, skin - Rice Village - Front to back

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    Front to back

    HAPI Community Event: Mirchi Peri Peri - yelpevents - Updated June 2026

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