All things Nando's

freshpopcorn

Inspector Coptoor wrote: »

You have to get your own drinks

I've often heard people complaining about Nandos but never about the refillable drinks!

Funkfield

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Never eat in a place that ends in a vowel.

Vagina

Tarzana2

Saadyst wrote: »

I think comparing it to decent pub food is probably where it should be, and it'll easily beat out most pubs - where food is usually an afterthought and cooked up in a miserable fashion. Price wise it should land about the same.

What pubs are you eating in? Lots have lovely food and put in loads of effort and are easily way better than Nando's. And lots of restaurants do way better food for the same price.

As for chippers, IMO, I'd much prefer a good meal from a good independent chipper than a Nando's. Yes, Nando is healthier, but it's quite bland fare. I can easily cook more flavoursome food myself. If I'm going to eat out, I want it to be something full of flavour, be that from a chipper or from a restaurant or pub. Feck healthy, I can do that myself!

Tarzana2

Inspector Coptoor wrote: »

It's a completely awful "restaurant" experience for the following 2 reasons:

You pay for your food at the til before you eat it.
You have to get your own drinks and cutlery meaning they need less staff.

It isn't value for money in any sense of the word.

I'd rather buy a cooked chicken and a bottle of Frank's Hot Sauce tbh

Well said!

Cold War Kid

I think Nando's does have more in common with a fast food place. It's a chain, has a "novelty" factor, has limited options mostly comprising chicken and chips and soft drinks. It's the kinda place where kids would hang out.

Food not as greasy as the fast-food places, but that's about it imo.

None of the above is a problem for me - all I'd care about is whether the food is enjoyable, but it's too bland for me.

Cienciano

It looks like that inbetween sort of place, below a proper restaurant, but above a fast food place like mcdonalds. Sort of a place for people who don't like food.

Cee-Jay-Cee

It's absolutely ****e food. I was in one for the first time in July. The food is mediocre at best, waaaaay over priced and quite simply, I will never eat in one if them again.

billyhead

Naos wrote: »

Went a few times. Last time, I got a double chicken wrap with a crappy little salad for €15.90. Haven't gone back since, rip off.

This. The place is a complete rip off worse then Empty pockets. Went once and I opted for a chicken baguette which was advertised under some speciality term on the menu. Arrived and it was actually a small ciabatta with a little sauce for €12. Never again

cowboyBuilder

I see rip of IReland is back again.

Civilised Europe : one coffee and a croissant - €1.80 please ......


Oireland : one coffee and a croissant - That´s €9.40 please .....



**** OFF

MilesMorales1

Bloody love nando's. It is overpriced compared to the UK, but its not like I'm eating there every night or even more than a couple of times a month, so I don't mind.

CruelCoin

lcstress2012 wrote: »

Starting a thread about Nandos. Do you like it or not like it. Do you think it's overrated or overpriced?

I dislike it.

"Oh hey, its so cool having to go up and order at the counter like we're at McDonalds, its so trendy"

I didn't think the food was great.

jam_mac_jam

I like it. Non breaded chicken and lovely hot sauce. Realatively healthier options like ratatouille and salad for sides. I find kfc and the like sickening with the amount of grease. Still prefer crackbird though.

Yamanoto

Gave Nando's a go for the first time in Santry last week & wondering if their fries are always as cruddy as I experienced.

They were like a throwback to 1980's McCain's oven chips, horrible yokes.

NachoBusiness

jam_mac_jam wrote: »

Still prefer crackbird though.

Or as I like to call it: Cracked Chicken

GaryTLynch

I really hate the way they always forget to bring you the peri-peri nuts when you order them as a starter/appetiser. They are right beside the cash registers behind the counter and it only takes two seconds to scoop them into a small bowl. But rather than giving them to you then and there so you can eat them while you wait for the mains, they insist on bringing them down to your table (then never do!)

Ally Dick

Nandos and Empty Pockets are overpriced rip offs. I don't like the burgers in either of them

freshpopcorn

GaryTLynch wrote: »

I really hate the way they always forget to bring you the peri-peri nuts when you order them as a starter/appetiser. They are right beside the cash registers behind the counter and it only takes two seconds to scoop them into a small bowl. But rather than giving them to you then and there so you can eat them while you wait for the mains, they insist on bringing them down to your table (then never do!)

I haven't been to Nandos is a good while. When ever I did go tough, they always filled the nuts in a bowl and left me bring them to my table by myself.

Jesus I'd be expecting pheasant or quail for the prices being quoted in this thread

ProudDUB

Big fan of Nando's food, but agree with other posters here, that it's over priced for what you get. If it was a sit down restaurant, that is one thing. But having to go up to the counter and queue up to place your order is a pain. I always seem to be stuck behind someone who is there for the first time and, needs the entire menu and what comes with what, explained to them. Twice! :mad:

Then you have to go and get your own drinks, napkins, sauce, silverware etc etc. It's very expensive, when you are the one doing all the legwork.

The staff are very friendly though. Can't fault them there. From the host/hostess seating you, to the people taking your order, bringing you your order (and asking if you need anything else before they leave) and then checking back with you during you meal, to see if you are ok....I love all that. I'm a sucker for good service.

A lot of pub/restaurant waiters just bring you your food & scarper & they rarely come back during the meal. I love it that its standard Nandos practice to do all that. It's very American. Often wondered if there is a staff training manual that mandates they must that. If there is, I wish all restaurants had it.

Timothy Bryce

It's effectively the KFC equivalent for the middle class. Costs a bit more than Eddie Rockets etc but leaves you feeling properly satisfied.

I was sold the moment Example & Ed Sheeran sang a song about it

Agent Smith

Nermal wrote: »

you know when you go down town with the lads and you all realize you’re hank marvin’ so you say “lads let’s go Maccers” but your mate Smithy a.k.a. The Bantersaurus Rex has some mula left on his nandos gift card and he’s like “mate let’s a have a cheeky nandos on me” and you go “Smithy my son you’re an absolute ledge” so you go have an extra cheeky nandos with a side order of Top Quality Banter

I keep imagining David Cameron saying this...

Irishcrx

Ah I like it to be honest , it's very overpriced but the food is decent, chicken is always tender.

I always get a Double chicken pitta with cheese...

suicide_circus

Battery farmed chicken
Self-service
Chips, mash potatoe
Soft drink dispensers

It's slow fast food with unbattered chicken, cringeworthy marketing and simplton clients

Kat1170

Saadyst wrote: »

Not sure how people are comparing this to McDs, KFC or the local chipper. A huge draw for Nando's is the quality of the food (especially the chicken). It's a couple of steps up in terms of price from McDs/KFC but much more healthier. If you're happy eating the stuff from those places that's fine, crack on, I don't think Nando's is meant to be for you.

I think comparing it to decent pub food is probably where it should be, and it'll easily beat out most pubs - where food is usually an afterthought and cooked up in a miserable fashion. Price wise it should land about the same.

If you don't like the taste, you don't like the taste - but comparing it to chippers and the like is laughable.

Melisandre121 wrote: »

I used to work in Nandos My personal favourite is a 1/4 chicken with peri chips and creamy mash. Amazing.

I agree it is a little overpriced, but what I would say is that the chicken is grade A Irish meat. And everything is grilled (apart from the chips of course..) so it is a much healthier option than say, KFC.

Ehhh, NO ITS NOT !!!!!!

Dave_The_Sheep

Tarzana2 wrote: »

God no, Eddie Rockets is much better value.

They're both ****e value.

Huntergonzo

Nandos is not too bad, I like the odd trip, there's pros and cons

Pros: Nice chicken (especially the butterfly), good portions, free refills and best all for me is their sauces, I love their sauces, I absolutely pile on the lemon and herb.

Cons: it's too expensive and the food itself while nice is pretty basic (you could probably do just as well at home, the chips especially are a cheap job).

jam_mac_jam

Kat1170 wrote: »

Ehhh, NO ITS NOT !!!!!!

Eh yes it is. Healthy food is not just calories of one item compared. You can get vegetables and salad and non breaded chicken. There are few healthy options in kfc

Fr_Dougal

jam_mac_jam wrote: »

Eh yes it is. Healthy food is not just calories of one item compared. You can get vegetables and salad and non breaded chicken. There are few healthy options in kfc

You don't win friends with salad.

Kat1170

jam_mac_jam wrote: »

Eh yes it is. Healthy food is not just calories of one item compared. You can get vegetables and salad and non breaded chicken. There are few healthy options in kfc

Yeah :rolleyes: That's why people go to Nandos :cool:

jam_mac_jam

Kat1170 wrote: »

Yeah :rolleyes: That's why people go to Nandos :cool:

Thats why i go. Maybe i am not a person.