Nando's is one of those restaurants that you go to and expect almost fast food service, but in a restaurant environment.  I was a bit surprised to see a Nando's in the food court at my first visit to Metrotown!  Amongst other choices like KFC and New York Fries, Nando's is a welcome sight.  I ordered half a chicken, and was given a receipt.  The girls at the counter seemed very disinterested in their jobs and sat around and chatted after taking my order (fair enough, the food court was empty).  However, when my order was ready, they did not call my name/grab my attention and literally left the tray on the counter for me to grab it.  Only when I went up to them and asked if it was mine, did they give it to me.  Keep in mind that I wasn't the only one waiting for my Nando's.  Kinda unprofessional, but whatever.  No one really comes to the food court for good service.

The chicken itself was oilier than I expected, but was juicy just like any Nando's chicken should be.  The plate was definitely soaked in grease after I was done with it.  They also didn't ask if I wanted to have any Nando's sauce - maybe I missed it somewhere?  Ah well.  All in all, this is a Nando's that is a bit greasier than others.  I expected a bit better service but food court food isn't meant to be glamorous.  Just the fact that Nando's is in a food court is enough to keep me happy.  All in all, recommended.

OKAY I KNOW- edmonton literally just opened the first nandos on the south side. But prior to my visit, I never got to make it down.(plus the constant comments on how long the wait was for ordering out and eating in)
So today, after my shift, boyfriend agreed to settle for food court food and I finally got the taste of peri peri chicken.
One order of medium hot and one hot hot both with regular peri fries.
Nothing makes me happier than digging into a perfectly cooked thigh. Where the meat is moist and comes off so easily. Where ketchup is no longer needed. No matter how much your mouth is on fire you still keep shoving food into your mouth...
Here, my friends...is where my taste buds were satisfied.
Both of us were full from the meal and the fries were fresh and crispy too! It was $18 for the two of us- which I think is totally worth the price, especially for the quality!

GOING TO TRY ALL THE FRANCHISES!