Nando's, Mid Valley Megamall, KL

As you would usually notice, when there’s only N, J and S around, public transportation will be involved since it seems we are too lazy and selfish to let go of our precious parking spaces. Besides, a taxi ride to Midvalley which costs around RM 10-ish? And no hassle for parking? The cost benefit ratio is overwhelming in our favour.

Initially, we wanted to try out the Korean chicken wings shop, 4 Fingers. But once we got there, we did a quick mental arithmetic and found out that we would probably be not happy with the amount of food we will get compared to the price we will be paying. Again, who said the Economics you studied way back when is not useful? Let that be a lesson to you youngsters out there. When somebody says they do not need school to be successful in life, you remember this paragraph okay?

So,J opted to finally choose a restaurant today and decided on Nando’s. We know, you probably  think you do not need a review of a franchise restaurant as famous as this one, but hey, it is our blog so we will review it because we can. The place was air- conditioned and in a mall. Decoration- wise, it was a franchise restaurant with a vaguely Mediterranean theme. Is this restaurant Portuguese? South African? Who cares. We love our food but we are obviously not experts. 

As you might have guessed, when it comes to food selection we can be an annoyingly indecisive lot. N, being the Nando’s expert among us (and in food, generally) gave us the low down on the  main dishes, the sauces and sides. After what seemed like ages we finally made our choice from the menu.

J chose the quarter chicken (343kCal) with 2 side dishes (RM 18.90). His preferred sauce was lemon herb and had sides of corn on cob and garlic bread (258kCal). Just to clarify, corn is not a vegetable, no matter how hard we wish them to be. And notice the calorie tag? Yeah, some reader suggested it a while back and so here we are, aiming to please. His tasty chicken was tender and succulent while the full length corn on cob proved to be a challenge to finish. The garlic bread was garlicky without being too salty. He rated his dish a 7/10.

N opted for the chicken butterfly with 2 side dishes, costing RM 20.90. The chicken butterfly was boneless chicken breast which was juicy and tender. He chose the hot Peri- Peri sauce to accompany his chicken and opted for Peri chips (289kCal) and garlic bread (258 kCal). He enjoyed the succulent chicken butterfly and there is nothing more heavenly than a double dose of carbs in one meal with the large chunks of fries and garlic bread. He rated his dish an 8/10, which is kind of surprising for someone as discerning in taste as N. 

S had the chicken breast burger in hot Peri- Peri sauce (261 kCal) with 1 side of grilled vegetables (104 kCal), priced at RM 16.90. The chicken burger was good, because you kind of feel that you are eating a healthy meal even though you really, really want to eat burgers everyday for the rest of your life. The roasted vegetables were nicely cooked and charred well. There were carrots, capsicum, garlic and cucumbers all dressed in some funky dressing. The serving turned out to be a big portion for her to finish, not helped with the over- tangy flavour of the dressing. But she knows some people really dig that kind of sour, just not her. She rated her food 7/10.

Only S deigned to order the bottomless drink (RM 5.90) as she was thirsty due to the recent hot weather. The dramatic queen that she is, she feels that she may get heat stroke just by stepping out of the building where she works. Anyway, back to the drinks. Again, we would like to reinforce on an important mantra that should be practiced by everyone: “The best drink is a bottomless one”. Try it.

The funny thing about Nando’s is that they give you a new glass and a new straw every time you request to refill your bottomless drinks. You guys certainly do not know how Asians think. So after drinking her share of iced lemon tea, she just ordered refills so that N and J can take turns to drink too.

On the way back, we ate free samples of the heavenly coconut-ty Sangkaya ice cream. Hence, having completed our required food groups for lunch, we happily made our way back to the workplace.

Until the next review,

Honest Foodies Review Team.