Nando's, Portuguese chicken restaurant in Ottawa, Canada
Nando's is a Portuguese chicken restaurant in Ottawa that serves grilled poultry in multiple heat levels. The chicken is marinated for 24 hours in PERi-PERi sauce before being cooked over an open flame according to how each customer orders it.
The restaurant chain started in 1987 in South Africa and later spread to other continents, eventually opening locations across North America. Ottawa became one of several Canadian cities where this South African brand set up operations.
The restaurant sources its signature PERi-PERi chilis from small farms across Southern Africa, connecting its kitchen directly to the region where the ingredient originates. This sourcing shapes how the place operates and what diners experience when they eat here.
The restaurant offers several ways to order and pick up your meal, from eating inside to taking food away or having it delivered to your home. Using the mobile app makes it easy to customize your order and choose your preferred heat level.
Each dish can be ordered at different heat levels, from mild to extra hot, and this choice shapes how your already-marinated chicken gets grilled. The flame-grilling adjusts to match your spice preference, making every order feel personalized.
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