Reddit Sentiment for FRANGOS PERI PERI(based on 11 Reddit opinions)
Details
This Portuguese eatery in Manhattan's East Village offers a taste of peri-peri chicken and various flavorful sauces. While some patrons have praised the chicken and sides, others have reported negative experiences with dry chicken and found the establishment to be a Nando's imitation. The restaurant is noted for rarely being at full capacity.
Food Overview
The restaurant is known for its peri-peri chicken and accompanying sauces. While one user highly recommended the peri-peri chicken [4], another described the chicken as dry and strange, suggesting it was a poor imitation of Nando's [3]. There were also concerns raised about food poisoning [2].
Highlights / Recommended
"The peri-peri chicken is highlighted as a recommended dish by some patrons [4]."
Mentioned Dishes:
- •peri-peri chicken(2)
- •halloumi sticks(2)
- •fries(2)
- •pastel de nata(2)
Caveats
One reviewer mentioned concerns about food poisoning associated with the restaurant [2]. Another commenter found the chicken to be dry and felt the establishment was an imitation of Nando's [3].
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
Top Reddit Posts About FRANGOS PERI PERI
Recent Reddit Mentions
From post: Looking For More Information On The Nandos Pop Up
"A user provided the operating hours for the Nando's pop-up in NYC, citing an Eater article."
NeutralFrom post: Looking For More Information On The Nandos Pop Up
"A user commented on the long lines for the Nando's pop-up, expressing disbelief at how much free time people had to wait."
NegativeFrom post: Looking For More Information On The Nandos Pop Up
"This user described the Nando's pop-up experience as a nightmare, stating that those who waited in line for the free food (served 12-3 PM) did not get in, and ran out around 1:30 PM. Even a ticketed event had minimal food, leading to a 'swarm' for fries. While they received free drinks and a scarf, they were disappointed by the lack of food, especially the halloumi."
NegativeFrom post: Looking For More Information On The Nandos Pop Up
"A user shared a video of the line at the Nando's pop-up at 2:50 PM, noting that service had not yet started."
NeutralFrom post: Looking For More Information On The Nandos Pop Up
"A user's children were excited about the Nando's pop-up, but the user decided not to go due to anticipated crowds. They hoped the turnout would be good enough to warrant a permanent Nando's location in NYC."
NeutralFrom post: Looking For More Information On The Nandos Pop Up
"A user confirmed there were no reservations for the Nando's pop-up and that the lines were insane. They listed the available menu items: peri-peri chicken (wings and burger), sauces, houmus, halloumi sticks, olives, chips, and pastel de nata."
NegativeFrom post: Looking For More Information On The Nandos Pop Up
"A user noted that the Nando's pop-up in NYC would not have the full menu and expected extremely long wait times as everything was free. They also mentioned it did not appear to be offering dine-in."
NegativeFrom post: Best Meal Around Tompkins Square Before Meeting
"Frangos Peri Peri is highly recommended for its peri peri chicken, which the commenter recently enjoyed."
PositiveFrom post: Best Restaurants That Are Never Busy
"The commenter had a negative experience at Frango's, finding the chicken dry and strange, and felt the place was a rip-off of Nando's."
NegativeFrom post: Best Restaurants That Are Never Busy
"The commenter expresses hesitation about trying Frango's due to multiple reviews reporting food poisoning."
NegativeFrom post: Best Restaurants That Are Never Busy
"Frango's peri-peri chicken on Avenue B in the East Village serves tasty chicken and sides in sauces, and has never been seen more than half full."
Positive