I first discovered Nando's while I was in Oxford, England. Reasonably priced food is in short supply there, so a fifteen dollar dinner is a real find. Turns out they have opened one in Chinatown here in DC. Nando's is a few steps up from fast food. They seat you at a table with a number. You go up and order. They bring the food to your table. The decor makes it feel like a real restaurant. It's artsy, with exposed brick walls, funky paintings, and low lighting.
They serve mainly chicken with a Portuguese flair. They have a smorgasbord of sauces (from garlic to extra hot) for your chicken. They're all delicious. The chicken is tasty. And, unlike your typical fast food place, they serve alcohol. We had a refreshing pitcher of sangria. Nando's also has a collection of interesting side dishes. You don't often see squash on the menu at a fast food place.
Best of all, Nando's is very inexpensive. Two thrifty, non-drinkers could easily eat there for $20. That's a steal in DC.
Nando's Peri Peri, 819 7th Street NW, Washington, DC
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