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Americans FIRST TIME TRYING NANDO'S! (Shrewsbury, England)

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👁️ 562K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 18:29

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Editorial Summary

During a road trip through the United Kingdom, two American travelers decide to visit Nando's for the first time. Having never experienced the restaurant in the United States, they express curiosity about its reputation for grilled chicken. The creators visit a location in Shrewsbury and decide to eat their meal in their rental car to avoid the noise of the restaurant. They order a variety of items, including medium peri-peri chicken, halloumi cheese, creamy mash, peri-peri chips, spicy rice, sweet potato wedges, and a chicken wing roulette. Throughout the tasting, they express surprise that the food is grilled rather than fried, which aligns with their preference for healthier options. They provide detailed feedback on each component, praising the juiciness of the chicken and the flavor of the sweet potato wedges, while noting the unique texture of the halloumi. The video concludes with the travelers participating in a chicken wing roulette challenge and declaring themselves Nando's converts before continuing their journey toward Snowdonia.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm a Nando's convert this is absolutely delicious I don't know that it gets that much better

the chicken is absolutely excellent I'm pretty sure that I got the chili lime one

we're gonna be seeking out Nando's and we're in the u.s. so they're popular for the peri-peri flavour

this was absolutely delicious we made an absolute mess in this car

Creator's Tips & Advice

Try the medium peri-peri spice level if you're new to Nando's
Eat the fries quickly to avoid them getting soggy
Ask staff for recommendations on your first visit

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Thought Nando's was unhealthy fried chickenIt's actually grilled chicken and decent quality
Unfamiliar with peri-peri flavorTry it; it's a pepper that originated in Africa and is super popular

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is Nando's and why is it popular?
QIs Nando's worth the hype for first-time tryers?
QWhat should Americans expect when trying Nando's in the UK?

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