Horrible salad. Was supposed to be sliced chicken breast. Got salad with whole unsliced breast!!!!

I am a Metro DC girl who now has to comes home to visit. On my way to Chocolate City, I find time to stop at Arundel Mills to do tons of shopping and eating. I am quite the regular customer with a 'tasty' flair! Although I have been frequenting Arundel Mills since the day that it opened, I had NEVER stepped foot into Nando's Peri-Peri....and boy did I miss a treat all of those years. Nando is not an original fixture to Arundel Mills, but it is certainly doing its due diligence! The food is traditional Portuguese/ South African, far outside of your normal mainstream Italian, cheesesteak, burgers, Chinese, and Salad restaurant staples! Nando's offers the quality of authentic food that is consistently good. The establishment and decor is in attractive corner setting directly across for from Maryland Live in the main food court section. Arranged with wood beams and columns, it is well structured and chic. The tables range from community to intimate, while the noise level is active. Therefore it is suited for couples, families, singles, romance, and a little bit of every thing in between. The service was EXCEPTIONAL thanks to a patient and knowledgable server named Ashley! She was AWESOME! As a 'virgin' to the establishment, she assisted and explained every phase inside and out! She knew every morsel of the menu and recommend great entrees. The entire staff is helpful. Overall, Nando's is a diamond in the rough! read more

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Besides Chevys, this is one of my favorite restaurants to visit in the mall. The chicken and kale caesar wrap is delicious. My kids love the corn on the cob. Last night, we tried the hummus as well and loved that as well. It came with veggies and pita chips. Here's a pic before we devoured it. Can't wait to go back! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

Only my second time ever eating here and I'm still not feeling the hype. The food was good but not anything to go crazy for. I ordered the thighs and Portuguese Rice for my dish and we went with the Spicy Mixed Olives for an appetizer. The app was good. Pickled garlic and olives were a good starter to get your mouth puckered. My thighs were cooked a little for my taste but the flavor was good. I use their Hot Peri Peri sauce and it gave my chicken a good kick. My dates dish the 1/2 chicken was definitely juicy lol and he enjoyed it. Sorry no pics this time. read more

Nandos is my favorite chain and I was so disappointed with this franchise. Got takeout from there and the breast I received was awful. Half the skin was gone and the other half wasn't grilled and was rubbery and terrible. It looked like it was barely grilled and I couldn't detect any flavor from the sauce. The wing that was supposed to be there had also come off just leaving a jutting bone with a few scraps of meat. I've been to many Nandos franchises and I have never received anything like this - they are always well and evenly grilled, flavorful, and include a full wing. The only reason I gave it two stars is that the sides were as expected. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

This place is great, as soon as you walk in the door people are there to greet you and seat you. You do however go to the front counter to order but they bring the food to you and check on you throughout the meal. They even clear your plate the second you finish your last bite. The food is consistently good at all of the Nando's I've been at, the best part of Nanado's are the sauces... there are many to choose from! My favorite thing to order at Nando's has got to be the mashed potatoes and the fried chick peas (not together of course). read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

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Now I've been eating chicken for a long time, but I must say this was the absolute BEST chicken I've ever had in my life. OMG it was good. All of the food was good. I don't even have too much else to say except I need more of this in my life. I guess I'll have to come back soon. read more

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Decent place to grab a bite to eat. Chain restaurant which you order first then go sit and wait. Food is brought out to you when ready. Chicken is good and side dishes are a good accompaniment. Have a difficult time grasping which type of chain this is? Is it a sit down restaurant or a fast food order at the counter. The tip function when you pay pre-food delivery and overall service is strange. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

I have been here before when visiting. This time not sure if it was the end of the day, but the food was ok. It all seemed like reheated. Service was good but food was fair. read more

Fairly good for casual cuisine in the mall. Fresh clean ingredients. Would definitely return.

I have been to this location of Nando's quite a few times and while the food is always good, the service can definitely be a hit or miss. Food wise though, i have tried the majority of the menu, the -Mixed nuts are yummy with a spicy kick to it -The hummus and pita are great, the pita is fresh and the hummus is great with the red sauce mixed in. -The chicken (wings, quarter breast and wing, and half chicken) are all very seasoned and flavorful. I usually get mine "hot." -Chicken pita is great, the salad they mix inside blends well with the chicken breast. -The chicken burger is also very good, its definitely a very filling option. -The sides, fries, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, and the Caesar salad are all very good. My favorite are the fries. All in all, i definitely would be back for the food but i think they need to a better job at keeping their service consistently good. read more

The food at Nando's is always good. I like this location because employees are very attentive and friendly. The chicken is always cooked just right and it's always tender. read more

Edit: Someone with the local franchise reached out to apologize for the experience and asked for our address to send a meal vouchers. Great customer service. Will update if I get the vouchers. Changed to four stars (Nando's food is always 5 stars. Service is always going to depend on where you go.) Nando's is amazing but this locations service leaves something to be desired. Ordered pickup for a specific time and was there 5 minutes after but all the food was cold so likely was made as soon as I ordered and left to sit until I picked it up. read more

My favorite item is Chicken Cesar. I also like their Garlic Bread and PERi Chips. However I dislike their Chicken, it's so dry and old. Sometimes the skin is burned. read more

Really enjoyed this restaurant located in the Arundel Mill in Hanover Md. the chicken was great and they have 5-6 sauces you can try. I really liked the extra hot choice. We were served an extra large order of fries and some flavored rice. You have to try the dessert!! It was off the hook. It was like a custard pie in a small shell. Everyone was gushing about it. This chain has a lot of other Maryland locations but this was is close to the casino and if you need to shop you are already here read more

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I cannot believe I have been sleeping on Nando's! The food is incredible and the best chargrilled chicken I have ever had! I was very impressed with how juicy and flavorful the chicken was. I got the hot chicken breast and things are never hot enough for me, but the assortment of sauces you can add yourself kept me satisfied. My husband had the mango and lime half chicken. I didn't care for the sauce, but he loved it. We shared the rice, brussel sprouts and peas. The rice and peas were bomb! I would have liked the brussels to be more crispy, but I'm not faulting Nando's for it. We also shared a dessert and it was the perfect way to end our meal. Nando's is my first stop when I want chicken. read more

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Took a chance on this place as it is part of the big mall in town, and was very pleasantly surprised. The food had great flavor, and the staff were very attentive. With this being my first visit, I went with the half chicken (plain) and tried a few dipping sauces that were all good. Order yourself from the app, or go to the counter to order, but in both cases the food is brought to the table. Manager came by a couple times to check on things (nice touch), and the team seemed happy to be there for the most part. Something that seems to be less and less common today. Overall, a great experience and one to remember. I don't live in the area, but will make another visit should my travels dictate another stop near BWI. Check it out, you will be glad you did. read more

I ate at Nandos while living in South Africa. I loved the restaurant. My family visited Maryland and i had the chance to again eat at Nandos. This opportunity gave me cause for worry that my memories of eating before would be ruined by sub par food. When i arrived i couldn't help but smile as i reminisced good times before. We ordered the food, and it maybe tasted Better after 15 years! I was so happy to have my wife taste the chicken, and the Peri-Peri sauce i have been talking about for so long. The meal was wonderful. One small thing to change, take the fries off the main order with chicken, the meals taste much better with your rice. read more

I placed my order on-line & checked curbside. Said my order would be ready in 11 min. Checked-in with 1 min to spare. Waited 30 min and no curbside. I tipped $3.09, for what? They didn't keep my food warm or anything. Good help is sooooo hard to find. read more

Twas a sigh of relief , that we found this place in the mall, amongst all the greasy/ unhealthy asian food stalls. First thing we noticed was the cleanliness of the place, we found chicken bones under our table and it was disgusting. The service was very slow and there were way too many staff members doing nothing. Food was good but i could not get past how dirty and crowded the place was and rude staff. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

Bottom Line: Tasty bird and sangria makes any shopping trip better. If you are wondering what Nando's is all about, here is some information to decide if you want to take your flock, brood or clutch here: The Food: - The chicken was good but not totally amazing. But in all fairness, I am not sure if totally amazing chicken exists. I tried the butterfly chicken breast so next time I think I will go with another cut. - I like that they have some healthier sides like the grilled corn. Its nice to be at tha mall and be able to get lean protein and a veggie. - Fries were average The Drinks: - The sangria here is delicious! The fruit was very boozey so if you are having a rough day, be sure to suck on the alcohol dense apples. - If you are a beer drinker, they have some local craft options. - For Coca-Cola lovers, you can rejoice that they have a Freestyle Machine (the fancy soda machine with a touch screen and 100+ drink choices). Logistics: I agree with fellow Yelper Kris that the logistics here are odd. Upon arrival, you are handed a table number and menus and then told which table to sit at. They do not show you to the table like a hostess would, they just point in the general direction. Then, when you are ready to order, you go to the counter. When you go to the counter, you take your number. For those who want to desperately sit down after shopping, I think this concept makes sense but its still a bit confusing. read more

Always enjoy Nando's! Especially in the Spring and Summer. The outdoor seating is a plus on a nice day. It has a whimsical and colorful appeal and the food is consistently tasty! The 6 count peri peri wings, fries and Pineapple Lemonade always sets me off! read more

Food was great and good prices. Lemon herb is the kind of chicken we picked. We choose the rice and mashed potatoes as our sides. Both sides were amazing. We also got the unlimited dole-whip. Brought me back memories of Disneyworld. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Lemon herb chicken mashed potatoes and rice. - Portuguese Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

DC-area Nando's finally comes to the Baltimore area with this mall location. The chicken is the star attraction, deliciously tender with its peri-peri spice-rub. Sides are surprisingly good-- we tried peas and Portuguese rice, both very decent. There's a reasonably priced wine selection touted to compliment the spicy chicken, and the crisp Portuguese white we had did just that. It's a pretty space with decor that is notably better than you'd expect in a mall restaurant. There's a small outdoor patio area facing the Maryland Live Casino that wasn't in use when we were there. The inside entrance is in the mall's food court. They serve beer and wine, and have half-priced sangria for happy hour. The place is an odd hybrid of counter service and table service. It's 75% table service, so not sure why they don't just do that all the way, which would take away the hint of awkward. You can use bottles of all the hot sauces in case you picked a milder one for your chicken than you wanted. There's a sink and moist towelettes to wash the spice off your fingers afterwards. Pricing is a little high versus other places serving grilled or rotisserie chicken, but the quality here is much higher, the meat tastier, and the ambiance is pleasant. There was a latin-ish music track playing (but not loud) while we were there on a quiet Monday evening. The pricing falls into an odd (but desirable) niche, our dinner was $45 (inc tax but not tip) for dinner for two (filling but not huge) and a casual bottle of wine, making for an affordable date, but not a cheap takeaway. We'll be back. Maybe have a bottle of wine before heading over to MD Live to see music. read more

There's a lot of cult hype around this place so I finally checked it out last year and I haven't stopped going back since. I'm so glad this location opened up in Arundel Mills, which is pretty close to my house. Basically, you come here for the chicken. Don't forget to pick your spice level! I really enjoy the Hot, but it's pretty fiery so sometimes I'll just stick to getting the sweeter Mango & Lime and dipping it into the Hot sauce on the side. The chicken portions are a little small but with the incredible fresh grill flavor, peri peri spices, and addictive sauces, it can't be beat. You won't find anything like it. All the sides are incredible, too. My favorites are the grilled corn with its tasty charred flavor and the cole slaw, which is probably my favorite cole slaw of all time. The fries with the perinaise (seasoned mayo) are sooooo amazing, but I usually save that for a special cheat day. Mix it up and try everything! Not sure if they have this at all locations, but you can wash your hands afterwards in a beautiful, mosaic sink with real soap and water (instead of typical wet naps). It can get a little messy, so being able to wash my hands afterwards makes me feel more at home. read more

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The food was AMAZING! Only four stars because the portions were tiny, especially for the price ($$$$).

Very tasty chicken! 1/4 chicken was awesome and mango lime spice was perfect. Was visiting area and kids were super excited to try it out as they had heard about it from memes. Lived up to everyone's expectations. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Nandos - Portuguese Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

Have eaten here before. The chicken is above average with a good punch of spices and flavor. The sides are average at best nothing to get too excited about Also although good flavor the food is pricy. You really have to rationalize if you really want this or could you get by with something more economical. Don't get me wrong I have paid my share of expensive chicken (two pieces dark $23)and I learned my lesson (still hungry!). With this being said have at it. The choice is yours. read more

Overall had a great experience but there are pros and cons I'll outline for you below. Con. Walking in is really confusing. The hostess hands you a table number but doesn't escort you there so you have to find it yourself. She also told us two options 1. Go straight to order from the register or 2. Walk to your table sit then go back to order. My dad was terribly confused. I think this place is going for fast casual but the way its set up doesn't really feel organized. The menu is very big so unless you've been here before you would need more time before walking straight up to the register. Neutral. We decided to sit first since we were inside the mall we had quite a few shopping bags. I stayed behind to watch our belongings while everyone else went back up to place this order. They do have a nifty soda machine that lets you pick your flavors and customize. Pro. The really big PLUS here is that the chicken is actually really good! It's hot, juicy, and flavorful. You can choose a number of sauces to dress the chicken with and choose a spice level (for those who love a kick!). The sides were really tasty and I enjoyed my corn and Cesar salad. I snuck some mashed from others and it was flavorful and fresh as you could taste the red potato skins. We were veryyyy pleasantly surprised by our experience. We all agreed we would come back again next time we are at the mall because its the best "fast casual" experience you can get. Solid 3.5 but this time I'll give it a 3 for the confusing experience in the front entrance with the hostess. It would teeter to a 4 star if the first impression was better. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Cute interior - Portuguese Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

Enjoin Nandos. We ordered Chicken and garlic bread, rice with vegetables. Food was nice, but portion size are small, especially comparing to the price. Chicken cooked great. We are really enjoin food here, but unfortunately little bit pricey. read more

So to be honest we usually Love Nando's from the food to the service. This time was a miss. We tried calling to place an order for pick up with no answer and it was a few hours before closing time. We didn't want fried food so this is a good option for good meal options. I wanted a chicken Caesar wrap and my husband ordered wings and few other items. Since we never got an answer over the phone we had to drive there to place an order. My husband went inside and stood at the counter while being ignored for a few minutes.... once he got someone's attention they took his order. They didn't have the best customer service that night. So he ordered our food and brought it home. My chicken Caesar wrap was good as usual but the wings my husband had didn't look well done! They were actually a little slimy since the skin didn't have its normal crispness. This wasn't the best experience and hopefully next they will have better overall service but we won't be back for a while. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Wings - Portuguese Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

I am fan of this place. I go there all the time. I love the spicy chicken and the great service they offer. I was there today and after ordering the food, I realized I forgot my wallet. I had to apologize and leave to fetch my wallet. While leaving I was stopped by one of the staff and told me not to worry and she will take care of it. I thanked her and said I really need my wallet. She asked me to have the lunch and then go get the wallet. I politely thanked her and left the place to get my wallet. Later I went back and had my lunch after paying for it. It is hard nowadays to see such kindness in this world. I really like to thank the staff of this restaurant for showing such concern, care and understanding. Thank You! read more

Stopped by on a long work roadtrip with some colleagues. Ordered the 1/4 darkmeat with some grilled seasonal veggies. Food was ok. The chicken 1/4 I recieved was tiny, but the sauces (xtra hot) was tasty. I love a place that has a good sauce selection. The main negative was the ordering line. There was a lady who was just standing there looking at the menu while the line was getting longer and longer behind her. Other than that and the smaller than expected portion it was good. read more

I grew up in the south and my Florida Grandparents loved fresh game; fish, dove, deer, etc. I learned to eat many of the animals organs ... one that I really like is Chicken Livers. Cracker-barrel serves fried Chicken Livers ... but Nando's Peri Peri is the only other restaurant that I've found to serve Chicken Livers. And there is a BIG difference between Fried livers and the way Nando's prepared them ... sautéed in their special sauces. Mmmmmmm says it all... read more

My son and his girlfriend raves about Nando's. I didn't know what the fuss was all about until I was there last Saturday. After a long drive from Boston to the Baltimore area, I was famished. I learned a little about the food as we drove to the restaurant, Portuguese South African is not something I can get in New England. I've never heard of Peri Peri Chicken. We ordered up a storm. Chicken Livers, Chicken Thighs, Wings with Garlic Bread, Rice and Peas. Every dish was tasty and delicious. The cashier was a nice guy, gave us a complimentary dish of garlic olives to try out for size. What can I say, I can't wait for my next trip back and hit up Nando's again. I'd love to open one up in Boston, we need one badly! read more

Those Peri-Peri wings... DELISH! You can't go wrong with Lemon Lime and even Plain. read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

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Portuguese chicken and Peruvian chicken are one of my favorite dishes, and Nando's does not fail to satisfy my cravings! I come here often whenever I am shopping at Arundel Mills as it is conveniently located in the food court. The chicken here is quite good and consistent in size and taste. I have tried it in each different sauce by now and I can't say that I have a favorite because they're all very good! It really depends on what I'm craving that day (spicy, mild, garlicky, etc.). Sometimes the white meat part of the chicken can be a bit dry, but nothing some sauce can't fix! The side dishes are just as good and I highly recommend the rice. The restaurant itself is very nice and has very comfortable seating. There are an abundance of sauces that you can take to your table in case you want to experiment with them. I usually end up mixing a few. My only complaint is that it is a bit pricier than usual while the servings aren't bigger than normal. Nonetheless, I recommend trying this place you're looking for good Peruvian chicken! read more

Nando's Peri-Peri - Portuguese Near Me - Hanover, Maryland

Food and service at this Nandos Peri-Peri are very consistent. Food is consistently good, and service is consistently at the lower end of mediocre. Workers aren't especially bad, but they're just enthused. I really don't like be offered an opportunity to tip, before I've been served. Here, you pay at the counter when you order. Perhaps my failure to add a tip to the credit card payment doomed the rest of my visit. read more

Nando's seriously has one of the best chickens I've had ever! This Portuguese style chicken is grilled and packed with flavor. My go-to is the lemon and herb chicken and it is delicious! Sometimes the white meat in the chicken can be dry, but that's what sauce is for! I love the garlic sauce mixed with some medium for a little bit of spice. For sides, I stick with the Peri-peri fries (French fries) and garlic bread. Both the fries and garlic bread have a little bit of seasoning that taste a little better with sauce. The ordering style is a little different than other "fast food" places. The hostess gives you a number for your table. When you are ready to order, you walk to the register and give them what you want to eat and the table number you are seated at. Then, patiently wait for heaven to arrive at your table. But seriously, it is THAT good! Don't ask me about anything else because I only know about their bomb chicken. read more

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The sole reason this establishment has received any stars is due to a wonderful employee by the name of Fanny (she was absolutely fantastic and was not even our server/hostess). After my initial encounter with her everything went downhill from here. The next face I was greeted by was a young lady named Maurice/Maurisse. Her attitude from start to finish was absolutely atrocious with zero customer service attached. While visiting the establishment i tried to place an order for an avocado and roasted pepper bowl, and was told all of the avocados were hard (this is understandable seeing as how Nandos has to outsource avocados and they cannot guarantee they will be ripe). This caused me to switch my order to a feta avocado and crispy chickpea salad, which I asked if I could replace the avocado with roasted mushrooms (keep in mind market value for mushrooms is going to require less than it will for a serving of avocado). I was then rudely told that if I wanted to substitute anything I would have to pay extra, for a problem that was no one's fault but to appease the customer, as well as save the company money, it should have been able to be honored, and without the attitude that came along with it. The next order up was a chicken tender bowl which is supposed to include hummus. I was told to sit outside at table 42 since the inside dinning was cleaned and shut down. Sadly no tables outside were numbered which was just an added irritation after the previous encounter. Upon the food arriving to the table the hummus was not in the bowl ( 2nd time at this exact location with this problem ). I then went inside to ask if I could please get the hummus on the side since it was forgotten in the bowl. Only then was I notified that there is no hummus in store at all, and that they would do nothing as far as compensation was concerned. All of this information is still being given to me by the same employee by the name of Maurice, whom still had a lackluster attitude that seemed to be getting worse with agitation. So I now have a second order of food, that is missing an ingredient and I was not notified that it wasn't available until after purchasing and receiving. All in all not a good experience. Especially when even after clocking off Ms. Maurice had plenty of attitude left to serve in Lou of the missing customer service. Other than the lovely Fanny nothing good to say read more