Is there a Nando's in New York City?
No. The closest Nando's to NYC are in Washington DC and Chicago. New Yorkers searching for Nando's peri peri chicken near them won't find one.
What is Nando's?
Nando's is a global chain that started in South Africa in 1987. It built its brand around peri peri chicken — marinated in African Bird's Eye chili, flame-grilled, with multiple heat levels. It's the most recognizable peri peri brand in the world.
Why isn't Nando's in New York?
Nando's tried New York twice and pulled out. The NYC market is brutal. High rents, intense competition, and the difficulty of scaling a fresh-grilled chicken concept in a dense market have kept them away.
The best Nando's alternative in NYC: Peri Peri Grill House
Peri Peri Grill House in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn opened in 2018 doing what Nando's does — overnight-marinated, flame-grilled halal peri peri chicken — but with New York energy and 100% halal certification. The New York Times reviewed us that first year. We have 700+ Google reviews across two locations.
Peri Peri Grill House vs Nando's: how they compare
| Category | Nando's | Peri Peri Grill House |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DC / Chicago | Brooklyn + Long Island |
| Halal | Some locations | 100% always |
| Marinade | Overnight | Overnight 12+ hours |
| Cooking | Flame-grilled | Flame-grilled to order |
| Heat levels | 5 | 7 |
| Press | Global coverage | NYT, Gothamist, Newsday |
Where to get peri peri chicken on Long Island
The Bethpage location at 629 Hicksville Rd serves all of Nassau County. Free parking. Open late Thursday through Sunday — until midnight most nights.
Skip the trip to DC. Order now.