If you’re looking for a place to eat that has delicious food and a lively atmosphere, then Nando’s in Islamabad is the right choice for you. This popular chain restaurant serves a variety of mouthwatering dishes with its fiery, legendary spices.
In this blog, Graana.com takes a closer look at what makes Nando’s Islamabad so special.
History of Nando’s Islamabad
Nando’s was founded in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1987. The restaurant chain quickly became popular for its flame-grilled peri-peri chicken, and opened its first international location in 1992 in Ealing, London.
Today, Nando’s has over 1,000 restaurants in 35 countries around the world, including a branch in the heart of Islamabad. It is located in the buzzing and popular F-6 markaz Islamabad.
Signature Dishes
Nando’s Islamabad is famous for its peri-peri chicken, which is marinated for 24 hours in a blend of herbs and spices before being grilled to perfection. The chicken is served on or off the bone, and diners can choose from a variety of cuts, including a quarter chicken, half chicken, or a full chicken.
One of the restaurant’s most popular dishes is the chicken butterfly, a succulent double chicken breast with crispy skin that is served on a bed of spicy rice. The espetada – flame-grilled chicken thighs skewered between layers of fresh peppers – is also a favourite among regulars.
For those who love wings, the restaurant has a variety of options to choose from. The wings roulette is a fun and adventurous option, with ten full, juicy chicken wings in a variety of surprise flavours. Alternatively, you can opt for five full chicken wings in your choice of peri-peri flavour.
Sides and Sharing Platters
In addition to its signature chicken dishes, this famous restaurant offers a variety of sides and sharing platters to accompany your meal. Regular sides include peri-peri fries, garlic bread, and corn on the cob, while premium sides like spicy rice and macho peas are also available.
If you’re looking to share your meal with friends or family, there are a range of sharing platters to choose from. The Full Chicken Platter comes with your choice of two, four, or six regular sides, while the No Bones Platter includes a chicken butterfly and espetada, along with four regular sides.
Menu
Following is the complete menu of Nandos Islamabad.
Appetisers
| Item | Description | Price (PKR) |
| Chicken Livers & Portuguese Roll | Saucy chicken livers served with a fresh Portuguese roll | 390 |
| Hummus & Pita Bread | Creamy hummus and toasted pita strips | 390 |
| Hummus With Pulled Chicken | Creamy hummus topped with saucy pulled chicken, grilled onion and served with toasted pita | 550 |
| Cheesy Festa Fries | Loaded PERi-PERi chips topped with grilled onions, cheese sauce and parsley | 420-650 |
| 3 Full Chicken Wings | 3 full, juicy chicken wings in your choice of PERi-PERi flavour | 450 |
| Appeteaser Platter | 6 PERi-PERi bites + 5 chicken & pineapple skewers + pita strips + 1 large corn + 1 coleslaw + 1 PERinaise | 1790 |
| PERi-PERi Bites | Fiery green chillies stuffed with tender grilled chicken and cheese sauce | 510-960 |
Peri Peri Chicken
| Item | Description | Price (PKR) |
| On the bone | 1/4 chicken | 510 (on its own), 1010 (+2 REG SIDES) |
| On the bone | 5 full chicken wings | 790 (on its own), 1290 (+2 REG SIDES) |
| On the bone | 1/2 chicken (leg and thigh + breast and wing) | 990 (on its own), 1490 (+2 REG SIDES) |
| On the bone | Wings Roulette (10 full, juicy chicken wings in a variety of surprise flavours) | 1390 |
| Off the bone | Chicken Butterfly (a succulent double chicken breast with crispy skin) | 650 (on its own), 1150 (+2 REG SIDES) |
| Off the bone | Espetada (flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken thighs skewered between layers of fresh peppers) | 990 (on its own), 1490 (+2 REG SIDES) |
| Off the bone | Espetada Carnival (flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken thighs, stuffed with feta & parsley and skewered between layers of fresh peppers) | 1150 (+2 REG SIDES), 1650 (+2 REG SIDES) |
| Off the bone | Chicken Trinchado (succulent chunks of marinated chicken, cooked in PERi-PERi sauce and served with spicy rice) | 950 |
| Off the bone | Chicken Cataplana (chicken thighs, chunky veg and spicy rice prepared in a tomato relish and served in a traditional copper dish) | 1090 |
| Sharing Platters | Full chicken + 2 REG Sides | 2400 |
| Sharing Platters | Full chicken + 4 REG Sides | 2820 |
| Sharing Platters | Full chicken + 6 REG Sides | 3250 |
| Sharing Platters | Full chicken | 1900 |
| No Bones Platter | 1 Chicken Butterfly + 1 Espetada + 4 Regular Sides | 2390 |
Burgers, Pitas, Wraps
| Item | Description | Price (PKR) |
| Chicken Pita | Tender chicken fillet, crispy veg salad and creamy mayonnaise served in a pita | 590 |
| + 1 regular side | 850 | |
| + 2 regular sides | 1090 | |
| Chicken Burger | Whole chicken fillet, mixed lettuce, tomato, pickled onions and PERinaise | 590 |
| + 1 regular side | 850 | |
| + 2 regular sides | 1090 | |
| Chicken Wrap | Tender chicken fillet, chilli jam, lettuce and tangy yoghurt sauce | 590 |
| + 1 regular side | 850 | |
| + 2 regular sides | 1090 | |
| Cheese Carnival Burger | 100% chicken fillet burger with Nando’s signature cheese sauce and PERi-PERi | 575 |
| + 1 regular side | 835 | |
| + 2 regular sides | 1075 | |
| Nandocas Choice Burger | Butterfly-cut chicken breast topped with crunchy coleslaw on a garlic roll | 850 |
| + 1 regular side | 1110 | |
| + 2 regular sides | 1350 |
Desserts
| Item | Price |
| Chocolate Cake | Slice 470 |
| Full 3600 | |
| Coffee Cake | Slice 470 |
| Full 3600 | |
| Creamy Cheesecake | Slice 550 |
| Full 3950 |
Service and Prices
The staff is friendly and welcoming and is always ready to make recommendations. Prices are quite reasonable, with most dishes costing between PKR 500 and PKR 1500. Sharing platters can be more expensive, but are a great option if you’re dining with a group. No doubt, it is one of the best restaurants in Pakistan.
Conclusion
Nando’s Islamabad is a must-visit restaurant for anyone who loves grilled chicken. With a variety of signature dishes, sides, and sharing platters to choose from, there’s something for everyone here.
FAQs
Q: What is Nando’s Islamabad?
A: Nando’s is a popular restaurant chain that specialises in peri-peri chicken dishes. The Islamabad branch is located in F-6 markaz, and serves a variety of chicken dishes, as well as sides, drinks, and desserts.
Q: What are the opening hours of Nando’s Islamabad?
A: It is open from 12 pm to 11 pm, seven days a week.
Q: Does Nando’s Islamabad offer delivery or takeaway services?
A: Yes, it offers both delivery and takeaway services. Customers can order online or by phone for delivery, or place an order for pickup at the restaurant.
Q: What types of chicken dishes does Nando’s Islamabad serve?
A: It serves a variety of chicken dishes, including whole chicken, chicken wings, chicken burgers, and chicken wraps. These dishes can be ordered with a variety of peri-peri sauces, ranging from mild to extra hot.
Q: What sides and desserts are available at Nando’s Islamabad?
A: It offers a variety of sides, including fries, coleslaw, and garlic bread. For dessert, customers can choose from options such as chocolate cake and cheesecake.
Q: What payment methods are accepted at Nando’s Islamabad?
A: The restaurant accepts cash, credit cards, and debit cards. Online payments can also be made through various digital payment platforms.
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