Nando's Singapore brings the globally renowned South African-Portuguese peri-peri chicken concept to the Lion City with multiple halal-certified outlets strategically located across prime shopping destinations. The brand is built around its signature flame-grilled chicken, marinated for 24 hours in a special blend of African bird's eye chili peri-peri sauce and flame-grilled to order in various heat levels ranging from plain to extra hot. This halal-certified restaurant chain has successfully established itself as a premium casual dining destination, attracting over 10,000 followers on social media and maintaining a strong online ordering presence that demonstrates its popularity among Singapore's diverse dining community.
The restaurant's menu centers on butterfly-cut chicken marinated in peri-peri chili peppers, complemented by a range of sides, salads, wraps, and sandwiches that showcase the distinctive Portuguese-African fusion cuisine. Each piece of chicken is flame-grilled fresh to order, ensuring consistent quality and allowing diners to customize their spice preference. The peri-peri sauce, made from African bird's eye chili, provides a unique flavor profile that distinguishes Nando's from other chicken restaurant chains, while the halal certification ensures accessibility to Muslim diners seeking quality poultry prepared according to Islamic dietary guidelines.
With locations at Bugis Junction, Jurong Point, Plaza Singapura, Tampines Mall, Tanglin Mall, and The Star Vista, Nando's has established comprehensive coverage across Singapore's major shopping districts and residential areas. The brand's success in Singapore reflects the growing demand for international halal cuisine that maintains authenticity while adapting to local tastes and dietary requirements. Nando's Singapore continues to represent how global restaurant concepts can successfully integrate into local food cultures while maintaining their distinctive identity and halal compliance, making Portuguese-African flavors accessible to Singapore's multicultural dining landscape.
Located on the 4th floor of Plaza Singapura, this dining establishment has been a frequent choice fo
Located on the 4th floor of Plaza Singapura, this dining establishment has been a frequent choice for me over the years. The chicken size can vary, sometimes being larger and other times smaller. Taste-wise, the chicken remains juicy, including the white meat. However, the flavour itself is not particularly distinctive, though the sauce can add to it. The ordering process utilizes a QR code. I find the prices to be somewhat high given the quality. The lack of a service charge might explain the occasional inadequate service. The rice is flavorful, whereas the chips tend to be dry. As I usually stick to a few favourite dishes, my experience with other menu items is limited. The pitas are decent but can sometimes be overly thin and small. The soup can be too spicy; sometimes, it's tolerable. To avoid crowds, it is recommended to dine during less busy hours. Overall, the experience is satisfactory.
Marcus Lim
I had good memory of Nando's from many years ago before I left Singapore. The food was good back the
I have fond memories of Nando's from many years ago before I left Singapore; the food was good back then. My fiancée and I chanced upon the outlet at Plaza Singapura, and she also has had good experiences at Nando's before, so we decided to give it another try.
We ordered the 1/4 Chicken with 2 sides (Chargrill veg, Caesar salad), added-on the soup, Cheese Pita, Peri-Honey Yuzu Wings x4, and a Lemon Cooler. The pita, soup, and cooler arrived promptly. From their appearance, they weren't very appetizing. We suspected the soup came out of a can, and the pita was rather flat with the cheese barely visible. The wings arrived, and they were tiny. During our dinner, another patron went to the kitchen with the wings and correctly pointed out that they looked more like drumlettes than wings. The main dish was respectable and tasted alright.
We were seated near the kitchen area, and as the crowd built up, we noticed plates of food sitting on the kitchen counter, filling it up. Apparently, there was some confusion as to which plate went to which table. Perhaps the wait staff is new, and I certainly hope so.
It wasn't a great dinner experience, then again, it's more like a fast-food place. Well, I guess we'll have to adjust our previous impression of Nando's from here on.
Nabil Khan
Oh dear not a great experience. So the service at night is atrocious. They don't serve you and keep
Oh dear, not a great experience. The service at night is atrocious. They don't serve you and keep you waiting by the door, even though there are clearly tables available.
They seem to be understaffed, as the one cleaning the tables also seemed to be the one dealing with customers. This particular staff member did not seem to understand the meaning of haste; perhaps she was accustomed to other forms of cleaning, or perhaps it was a lack of training or desire to keep her job. Either way, very poor service.
Ordered the boneless thigh with 3 pots of perinaise sauce, along with wedges and chips. The chips were cold. The thighs were okay, and the wedges were okay. The 3 pots of sauce were actually only 2.1 pots (see attached picture). They just don't care about service.
Overall, only go here if you can't have Nando's in your home country, and even then, it's a stretch.
Ethan Tan
First time order, we didnt know need to pay on app first. Sat for 30mins before realising we didnt p
First time ordering, we didn't realize we needed to pay on the app first. We sat for 30 minutes before realizing we hadn't processed the order with payment. The staff didn't bother to check why we were sitting there so long. We ordered a number of dishes. Two pieces of boneless chicken thighs with one side cost $16.90. The meat was pathetically small; one piece could be finished in one or two bites. The food was generally okay, just a bit charred, but the portion was small. The only 'plus' point is that the plate size fits the price.
Tricia Tan
Nando's Bugis Junction – Where Chickens Go on a Diet Before Serving
We went to Nando’s at Bugis Jun
Nando's Bugis Junction – Where Chickens Go on a Diet Before Serving
We went to Nando's at Bugis Junction with stomachs rumbling and expectations high, hoping for a hearty, soul-warming meal. After all, when you're forking out $16.30 for boneless chicken thighs, you'd expect at least... a decent amount of chicken. Right?
What arrived at the table looked like something you'd find hiding behind the lettuce in a sad school lunchbox. The so-called "chicken thighs" could've passed for chicken thoughts—small, fleeting, and barely there. Blink and you might miss them. Or maybe that was the point: a culinary magic trick. Now you see it, now you're still hungry.
Let's be clear. For $16.30, I wasn't expecting a whole farmyard experience, but I also wasn't expecting appetizers for ants. Honestly, I've had more meat fall off a KFC drumstick I dropped on the floor.
The photos speak for themselves, but just to paint the picture: imagine paying steakhouse prices and receiving a snack-sized portion that would leave even a toddler asking, "Is that all?" At this point, I'd have had a more fulfilling experience (emotionally and nutritionally) at a fast food chain—and still walked away with change for dessert.
In conclusion: if you're looking to pay premium prices for portion sizes that would make a hamster complain, Nando's Bugis Junction is your spot. Otherwise, save your dollars and your dignity. You deserve a meal, not a mystery.
Positive Reviews
Toh Seng Yo
You can never go wrong with peri-peri chicken!
I've been eating at nandos for the last 3 years, spe
You can never go wrong with peri-peri chicken!
I've been eating at Nando's for the last 3 years, specifically at Jurong Point. The prices are a bit crazy, but it's definitely worth an investment once in a while, especially the peri-peri chicken at extra hot!
If the before and after pictures don't say it all, I don't know what can convince you.
Vicky Vasan (Vicky)
Nando’s never let you down. It’s been my favourite for last 25 years ever since I treated myself wit
Nando's never lets you down. It's been my favourite for the last 25 years ever since I treated myself to Peri Peri Flamed Grilled Chicken in Southern Africa.
This time too at Bugis, it was the same story. The food was great as always. I ordered the Pita Wrap. The chicken was tender and juicy. The Peri Peri chips were amazing.
Service was okay, and the restaurant was packed as usual for lunch. Perhaps a larger outlet would be nicer.
Overall, it's the food that brings people in, and the quality is maintained consistently everywhere.
Kaitlyn Tan
Supersuper tender chicken!!
We’ve been to a couple of outlets and this jurong point outlet is our fa
Super tender chicken!! We've been to a couple of outlets, and this Jurong Point one is our favourite. Every time, the chicken is spot on! (We ordered lemon & herb). Service is great and polite; they checked on us to make sure we had drinks and utensils. The only downside is that it gets a little warm in the store, but it's something we're willing to overlook for the amazing chicken.
Kai
Pasta and chicken are great. We will always go for the extra hot sauce!
Reminder note to self: the
The pasta and chicken are great. We will always go for the extra hot sauce!
Reminder note to self: the rice provided in the sets is not the yellow rice you crave.
Ezra Said
Dined here for the first time and it was satisfying!~
Food is good although portions are more on th
Dined here for the first time and it was satisfying!~ Food is good, although portions are on the smaller side. Service was timely, pleasant, and attentive. The lighting is a bit dark and gloomy, and the music is rather loud. Hygiene in some spots could be improved as well, but overall, no major flaws. Would definitely come back if the standard is kept! :)
