Nando's Kaslik

As one would expect from a corporate concept, Nando’s offers an efficient standardised service. The Portuguese franchise opened its first local outlet in Hamra, not more than six years ago. Shortly after, branches sprouted across Lebanon. Nando’s Kaslik is one of their latest expansion plans. Like its sibs, this outlet is set out in a colourful, Latin-spirited interior. It offers a menu predominated with chicken as a main ingredient. With chicken sandwiches and skewers of chicken skating across the room, to hear clucking sounds hailing from the open kitchen would not cause much of a stir. An open kitchen policy is not quite common in such restaurants and, although doesn’t prove enough, gives some reassurance to the patrons. The chicken Espetada is a typical Portuguese dish made of chunks of meat rubbed in Nando’s signature marinade of your choice, skewered onto a stick with vegetables and grilled to perfection. Whether chicken or beef, the Espetada is served hanging over a portion of grilled veggies. For a classic, try the marinated grilled chicken whole, half or quarter and choose among the sides. The innovative desserts list includes a decent apple crumble presented in a clay pot.

(09 919019) Kaslik main road, Kaslik. Mon-Thur 12.30pm-11.30pm, Fri-Sun 12.30-12mid. Meal for two with drinks: LL50,000.