Travel souvenirs. We often collect them in hopes that they’ll bring us pleasant recollections at some point in the future. Wouldn’t it be great if they were already waiting for us to return home the whole time? Thought of another way, wouldn’t it be incredible if you experienced something special while traveling far from home, only to happily cross paths with it once again years in the future?
The latter is exactly what happened to @heyhannahchandler. A California native, she embarked on a world wind tour that included a visit to South Africa. She enjoyed her meal at “Nando’s PERi-PERi” and likely thought the only souvenir she’d take home with her were her fond memories. Well imagine her surprise when years later she moved to Canada and found a “Nando’s” already waiting for her!
With a lineage like theirs, “Nando’s” is a friend that you really ought to endeavor to stay in touch with. Their dishes are largely based upon the PERi-PERi chilli that was born in Mozambique, spent its influential teenage years being influenced by Portuguese explorers, and later found its home and settled down in Rosettenville, South Africa. And you thought you had an interesting origin story!
Although their Afro-Portuguese chicken creations taste already deliciously marinated, you are more than welcome to supplement your meal from a selection of choices at their “spicy chilli sauce bar.” However, be for-warned that their Extra Hot PERi-PERi is self-described as, “Like tackling a ferociously fiery dragon.” 🐉 🥵
Fear not about wading into these molten waters of entree flavor because you’ll be able to successfully douse those flames with an order of either “Naughty Natas” or “Nando’s Kisses” from their dessert menu. (Out of an abundance of caution, we ordered both. 😉)
In addition to wonderful food, this place also offers an excellent staff that is attentive and friendly.
And that’s…Henry’s Take.
Nando’s PERi-PERi
15190 101 Avenue
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
(604) 587-3210
www.nandos.ca
