A Portuguese woman in the UK has sampled food from Nando’s for the first time, and didn’t appear too pleased with her meal – but people were quick to spot an issue
A pair of Portuguese women in the UK have shared their verdict after trying Nando’s for the first time. The discount chicken chain is one of the most popular places to dine out, boasting nearly 400 branches across the country. Whether you’re a lemon and herb fan or prefer your meal extra hot, it’s hard to resist the allure of a cheeky Nando’s now and again – even celebs can’t get enough.
Nando’s is best-known for its Portuguese flame-grilled peri-peri-style chicken and sauce. However, when Milli Jo Mcloughlin and her friend Bárbara visited the restaurant, they were left with questions. Milli took to TikTok where she shared her reaction to the food, and it seemed she was underwhelmed.
“Portuguese people trying Nando’s ‘Portuguese’ food,” she wrote in text overlaying the clip.
In it, she and her friend could be seen looking at their meals, clearly confused.
However, viewers were quick to point out an issue.
One person wrote: “It’s South African, that’s why. It’s Portuguese style grilled chicken, but it’s not specifically Portuguese food.”
“Maybe because it’s South African?” said another.
Meanwhile a third chimed in: “Nando’s is South African.”
“It’s not Portuguese though is it,” someone else chimed in.
“Nando’s is definitely a fusion of South African and Portuguese, honestly nothing beats the chicken in Silves Churrasqueira Valdemar,” said another commenter.
Nando’s was created in Johannesburg, South Africa, and blends Mozambican and Portuguese influences. It has “It all started in Mozambique, home of the hot sun, rich soil… and African Bird’s Eye Chillies,” the Nando’s website reads.
“Small but mighty, these chillies have been used for centuries in local Mozambican cooking.
“The Portuguese then added a squeeze of lemon and kick of garlic to make the first PERi-PERi sauce.
“Used on just about anything, they found it was the ultimate baste for flame-grilling spatchcocked chicken.
“And it wasn’t long before two friends in Johannesburg came to experience the taste of PERi-PERi chicken and Nando’s was born.”