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    3.8 (4 reviews)
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    The food was tasty and delicious. The service was excellent. The environment provides a lovely ambiance.

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    Sardis - Pollo à la brasa!

    Sardis

    4.3(15 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Well this seems to be the latest in this chain to open. I thought it was just Peruvian chicken but…read moreit's pretty much Peruvian everything plus cheese steaks, dry roasts, and vegetables. I'm here at lunchtime and it's filling up which of course is exactly what we want to see. I'm here on the recommendation of someone who has tried these gyros and they know how picky I am about the gyros. Because they're cooked to order , I can tell you that the place is very clean and very organized. The staff is all Hispanic. I don't know what that means, Caribbean chicken, I guess, but since I don't eat Peruvian chicken because it's very very salty, I'm trying the other meals. You can get an assortment of vegetables if that's what you want. I already mentioned there's chicken. You can eat wraps, different sandwiches, and a lot of Latin specialties. one complaint is that since they cook to order and you don't pick up at the table as my gyro, I sat here waiting for someone to call me. I didn't hear my name called out even though they asked for your name. I eventually had to go up to get it. I'm sure it's a little cooler than I would probably like it but we'll see. The final thing is, which I'm beginning to see not just here, A sign begging we want tips and we appreciate it. As for the Sandwich, they use the pre-sliced meat like that you would buy in a kit. . Cut thin and uniform and crisp on the ends. Think of bacon with a identity issue. Bread? it may think its Pita more like pity and last, The dressing was tasty and liberal would have licked it off the bread. Bottom Line, do not come here for the cold gyros , but i'm sure you find other food to like. 2.5 out of 5

    First: start with the tres leches cake, here. Or end with it. But definitely do not miss it. The…read moreflavor of this cake is not very sweet, but instead like a melty, milky rum caramel almost-pudding that will have you swooning. If you like the complexity of the flavor of flan, you will love this tres leches cake. Many know that El Pollo Rico in Arlington, Virginia is the original Mac Daddy of all of the Peruvian rotisserie chicken restaurants in the DC area. Decades ago, my tech compadres and I would stand on line in their sparse environs and get a quarter chicken with white meat hacked right in front of you. Just like at all the the Peruvian rotisseries today. Back then, all you could get were fries and cole slaw and no other choices for sides unless you wanted yucca. And one type of dessert. That was it. And it was the best chicken ever. Since then, many places offering Peruvian chicken have become mainstays and Sardi's is one. The original Sardi's, in Beltsville, is usually packed and full of families. The decor is welcoming, the seating area is grand and there are many, many sides to choose from. As well as other menu items. Sardi's has since spun-off as a chain all around the DC area, but with a franchised, methodical approach. The recipe as I've at least observed in this New Carrollton location: big branding, open spaces, a clean and simple aesthetic, booth and table seating, plenty of rotisserie, other menu items, a steam table with sides and many desserts. Oh ... and friendly and helpful staff who really make a difference. The rotisserie chicken seasoning at Sardi's brings much sodium and a pleasant, subtle heat. But it's not excessively spicy, by any means. I think it would be fascinating to know how they make the seasoning. This salt plus heat combo is not what I've been used to - Peruvian rotisserie chicken-wise - for decades, but it is flavorful. I would like to ask the team if they have a sweeter sauce to balance the mild heat. I have gotten my favorite yellow 'Amarilla,' sauce here but it's not what I am used to, either. It's salty and there is no mild sweetness. A purely sweet - and maybe hot - sauce would probably balance the spices of the Sardi's Peruvian chicken well. Btw this heat doesn't slowly build, it's just pleasantly smokey. The fries are served piping hot and tasty if you get them right when they are made. They are big and good. The cole slaw is deceiving because it looks like normal slaw but the flavours are quite intense and lively. I kept serving myself more and wondered if I might have just eaten the whole side dish if I didn't have to share it. The yucca is more tender than I'm used to, if yucca can be. Sardi's masters the art of preparing it so that you're not pulling off the edges and chewing too much. So, yes on more yucca please. The rice is lovely, perfectly clumped and well seasoned. As mild as their rice is, you really don't need to add anything to it, ie butter or whatever. It's fabulous just the way it is. Unless, of course, you are like me and rest the undersides of your rotisserie chicken on the rice to intentionally get a bit of that Sardi's rotisserie seasoning on it. As for the other desserts: we tried the chocolate mousse cake. Cakes this light have easily been stale, but not this one. Our slice was fresh and moist. I've had lighter mousse cakes at fine restaurants which sometimes have notes of 'refrigerator' surface so I was relieved this was not the case, here. There are slightly nutty notes in the mousse. I want to say hints of pistachio but the label mentions "soy tree nut (almond, coconut, hazelnut, pecan and walnut.)" Not sure if they are all blended in but this is a classic and mild, nutty chocolate dessert mousse vs. a super-rich, dark chocolate experience. I prefer the latter. This mousse cake is so fresh that when you open the container, you can immediately smell the lovely chocolate cake. That's saying a lot about their quality control standards, here. I would like to next try the carrot cake and the tiramisu cake, here. Why? Because I know they are at least going to be fresh. And with Sardi's emphasis on good flavors, I couldn't imagine these two desserts would be anything less than delicious. The rice pudding is everything, here! It was so delicious that you could even have it for breakfast: it's cold, creamy, sweet and perfectly flavored with cinnamon. Finally, a note about the staff. They are warm and kind when approached. And people were just helpful here. I enjoyed our dinner and feel that the best thing Sardi's has is a focus on their team being helpful with customers, people having an aesthetic space to dine among one another and a reliable place to enjoy Peruvian rotisserie with a bit of flair.

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    Sardis - Menu 3/2026

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    Sardis - 1/2 chicken.  2 sides.  So moist and delicious

    1/2 chicken. 2 sides. So moist and delicious

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    Roaming Rooster

    Roaming Rooster

    4.2(24 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Locally owned & operated

    Roaming Rooster at Woodmore Towne Centre has become one of my go-to spots, and it never…read moredisappoints. This time I ordered the Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich with cheddar cheese, along with fries and a drink. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the honey butter paired perfectly with the cheddar. The fries were hot and fresh, making the meal even better. I also ordered food for my family, and it was their first time trying Roaming Rooster. Everyone loved it! It's always nice introducing people to a place that lives up to the hype, and this was definitely one of those times. The restaurant was clean, the staff was friendly, and our food came out fresh and made to order. I've eaten at Roaming Rooster several times over the years, and they've consistently delivered great food and a great experience. If you're looking for an excellent chicken sandwich in the DMV, I highly recommend giving Roaming Rooster a try. I'll definitely be back!

    I love Roaming Rooster. Whenever someone asks me what my favorite local fried chicken is that is…read morenot a massive national chain, I usually say this one. Long ago, when I was working in dc, I remember their food truck being all that they had and I would walk 15 minutes just to get their sandwich. And then they popped up in a food hall nearby, and now they have several locations around the DMV! I love their chicken tenders, but I am obsessed with the honey butter sandwich. And give me all the heat! I can easily handle the hot, but medium is a safer choice for me. And it's Black-owned! I saw on the menu that they have the summer refreshers, so I'm sure those are great. I'll try one next time!

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    Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa - Whole Chicken with 2 Sides Regular  Chaufa and Black Beans

    Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa

    4.4(1k reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    What are great place! We ordered the whole chicken, fried rice and green beans. The chicken is…read moreabsolutely amazing. Comes out piping hot and fresh, tons of white meat and the sauces are delicious. The chicken is cooked on a wood fired rotisserie so it has a great flavor from the wood. Service is great. We sat at a table and they brought it to our table. Get extra napkins...that chicken is juicy and easier to eat with your hands.

    I have always preferred this location. Results across locations has been inconsistent for years…read more This time in Beltsville I ordered two have chicken white. The guy who preps the chicken didn't hear me? Giving me only one half chicken white. Manager fixed things but it did mess up their process a bit. I had to make sure I got the correct second meal. The chicken was great. Moist just the way we like it. The string beans were not cooked properly even though they looked good. This happens too often. The sauces. First, we just don't get enough sauces as part of the meal. Second, I was making sure I got enough sauces this time and ordered my usual types. Apparently, yellow sauce is now considered to be honey mustard. I did get some of the great tasting amerillo sauce but also got honey mustard which elsewhere is usually just fine. This honey mustard is awful. Trying to be like everyone else is not what made Sardis a success. If you must have honey mustard sauce go get a batch from McDonalds or some other fast food in the area. It will taste better. Was not happy with this visit. Given how high the prices have gotten Sardis can't afford to go down hill any further. I'm sure I'll go back sometime. Hoping things get better. Three stars cause the chicken was great.

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    Half Chicken Mixed Vegetables Arroz Chaufa

    Shark's Fish and Chicken

    Shark's Fish and Chicken

    1.0(2 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    I called Shark's prior to placing the order to verify they could handle minor modifications to 2…read moresandwiches. Out of the 8 total items ordered, only 2 were correct; hush puppies and a prepackaged dessert. The list of mistakes is too long to detail here. Once delivered, I called Shark's to explain the problems with the order. I believe it was the manager I spoke to who took absolutely no responsibility, putting all the blame for the incorrect order squarely on GrubHub and me. The way he spoke to me was rude and unprofessional. Without any attempt to correct the botched order, he abruptly hung up the phone. On an order that totaled well over $100, anyone would expect to be met with at least a fair attempt at reconciling the errors and more respect than the Shark's representative offered. I will NEVER patronize Shark's again. I DO NOT RECOMMEND SHARK'S. There are far too many places in the area offering higher standards in food preparation and customer service where our money is better spent. I regret having to write such a negative review in a time when businesses are struggling to stay afloat. However, it was clear that my patronage and dollars were not valued at Shark's (Greenbelt). I am currently working with GrubHub support to resolve this matter and will update my comments when there is more information to share. Update: GrubHub contacted Shark's (Greenbelt) management and a refund has been issued. I appreciate the quick response, communication, and efforts of GrubHub to correct this matter. Thank you.

    I just ordered The grouoer and large ceaser salad. The fish was cold and came with no sauces and…read morethe salad was topoed with old tasting olives and no dressing

    DC Charbroiled Chicken & Grill - Half Chicken (Dark), Cheesy Potatoes and Cheesy Spinach

    DC Charbroiled Chicken & Grill

    4.0(34 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $

    Seen the place a ton of times and decided to stop by on a whim. It's in Beltway Plaza next to the…read morepho spot. You can access it either from inside the mall or from the parking lot outside. They offer Peruvian staples and much more. You've got the charbroiled chicken, but there's also some saltados, tacos, burritos, wings, gyros, and more. Now, usually I'd get a Peruvian staple, assuming that's what they're known for. But I had a taste for some other random things. I decided to get their lamb gyro and 24 karat wings. It was around lunch time so it wasn't empty in there, but it wasn't crowded. It was obvious some of the folks were regulars... everyone was nice. My order was taken and I got it within 10 minutes or so. When I got home the first thing I had was the gyro, which wasn't bad! The lamb was flavored a bit differently than I'm used to, but the texture and everything else was good. With the name, I was expecting the wings to be... golden, and they weren't at all. The flavor was good, but I was definitely expecting a different aesthetic. Wings are made well. I'd go back to try the Peruvian staples, hope they are good!

    I recently had the pleasure of trying the Peruvian-style chicken here. I'm still fairly new to the…read morearea and have passed this place countless times without giving it a try--until now. I'm glad I finally did! The chicken was some of the best I've had in the DMV. Honestly, I now prefer this spot over Sardi's and the other Peruvian chicken spots I've tried. Definitely worth checking out!

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    DC Charbroiled Chicken & Grill - Half Chicken (Dark), Cheesy Potatoes and Cheesy Spinach

    Half Chicken (Dark), Cheesy Potatoes and Cheesy Spinach

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    Nando's Peri-Peri - Medium 6 Wings

    Nando's Peri-Peri

    3.3(84 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    I won't pass up an opportunity to eat at Nando Peri Peri. A friend and I had spent the whole day at…read morethe hospital and we were so hungry we decided to stop here. We were greeted as we walked in and we ordered the Rainbow Salad with hot sauce. Our order was taken promptly and we paid and sat down. It didn't take too long and our plates were put on the counter to be picked up. Since we were both hungry we kept looking at the servers who were walking around but none of them picked up our food to serve us. It was frustrating to watch them walk around and no one stopped to bring us our food especially since they weren't busy. By the time the waiter did bring us our food it was not hot though not cold. However, after they brought our food a couple of staff came by to ask if we wanted anything else. At that point we were fine and as expected the food was quite delicious. Everything else was great, the dining room was brightly decorated and clean. There's plenty of parking. I highly recommend.

    I got the quarter chicken meal with Peri chips, and a side of garlic bread…read more I selected Lemon & Herb flavor for the chicken, which was nicely moist and slightly zesty. The chips (fries) were also nicely seasoned. While in store I stopped by the sauce bar and tried the new Saka sauce (a limited-edition sauce that was both sweet and mildly hot). The staff were very nice, and the restaurant was clean and had plenty of seating; I also really loved the decor. Will be back to try other flavors.

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    Nando's Peri-Peri - Spicy PERi Chicken Kale Caesar Salad

    Spicy PERi Chicken Kale Caesar Salad

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    Ivo Restaurant - Spicy chicken stew/Sauce Kédjénou.

    Ivo Restaurant

    3.4(7 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    The closest thing to authentic ivorian dishes without having to deal with visa application, flying…read moreacross the Atlantic Ocean and suffering occasional bad food in airline cabin food. Ivo Restaurant has relocated to this new address with an upgrade to their service. The food is, without question, consistently good, the menu is comprised of sauce graine with oxtail( palmnut stew), sauce arrachide with oxtail (peanut sauce) and the famous ivorian Kedjenou (chicken and vegetables cooked under pressure for optimum flavor). The grilled tilapia and fried plantains is a flagship but there is so much more to discover on the menu.. You can either dine in in a comfortable environment or do a take out of anything on the menu. My only recommendation for carry out would be that you find a better sealed container for the stews and sauces. Carry on with all the upgrades. 4.6 out of 5

    For this week's effort to support local businesses, our food delivery app recommended a brand new…read moreWest African restaurant called Ivo that is located in the Hyattsvile Regal Theater complex across from the Mall of Prince George's (aka PG Plaza) The cuisine is from Ivory Coast, specifically. I ordered braised fish. I got the entire fish from head to tail. It was massive! The fish was very succulent and tasty. Not dried at all and well seasoned but NOT overseasoned! It also was not salty or greasy and oily! A PLUS for someone watching their cholesterol. It was very KETO friendly because it was served with an onion and diced cabbage slaw and a tomato based pepper sauce on the side. The fish is really bony however but the bones were very thick so you could avoid choking on them if you're not used to eating bony fish. The portion is so large it could feed 2 people! By yourself, you could arguably divide up eating this fish into 4 meals: You could eat this for lunch, dinner and then lunch again and a snack! For $18.99 you also get to pick a free side! I got the plaintains and we got plenty in the small carton that came in the bag. This is a steal of a price compared to what other area Afrian restauants charge for a full entree. It arrived super fast (like under 20 minutes) and was piping hot and fresh! I will definitely order there again especially bc they are so close to where I live. By the time I ordered in the evening, most of their most popular dishes were sold out so that tells me this place is a hidden gem that has already been discovered by locals who are keeping it quiet and to themselves. And for that reason, I will skip blabbing about them in my Next Door app but will help them out by giving them good reviews in Uber Eats, Postmates, Door Dash, Google Biz and Yelp and Facebook.

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    Djoublé with steamed rice

    Ivo Restaurant - Grilled fish, chicken & lamb chops with jollof rice, plantain & white rice.

    Grilled fish, chicken & lamb chops with jollof rice, plantain & white rice.

    Ivo Restaurant - Palm nut stew with fufu plantain.

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    Palm nut stew with fufu plantain.

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