Juicy chicken
The sharing-meal chicken was described as tender and juicy, especially with PERi fries and a Coke.
Nando's Circle Mall
Al Barsha South
Nando’s Circle Mall is a chicken restaurant in Al Barsha South serving Portuguese-style, flame-grilled chicken with PERi-PERi marinades. Reviews highlight the juicy chicken, generous Espetadas and a welcoming setting for family meals or casual catch-ups.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,242 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Espetada portions
The Espetada Sunset was reported to be large enough for two people.
Breakfast
Breakfast reviews mention generous portions, including Peri Shakshuka, pancakes and omelettes.
Spice range
You can choose from lemon and herbs through mild, hot and extra-spicy options.
Family friendly
Families praised the atmosphere, prompt service and willingness to replace a child’s dish that was too spicy.
Garlic bread
Cheese garlic bread and peri-peri wedges received especially enthusiastic feedback in one family dinner review.
Friendly service
Multiple reviews describe the team as attentive, accommodating and willing to explain dishes or adjust orders.
What to Eat at Nando's Circle Mall How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Nando's Circle Mall, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Nando's Circle Mall, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 3
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Peri peri chicken Net +3
“Always the best when it comes to Peri Peri Chicken.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Always the best when it comes to Peri Peri Chicken.”April 2026
“The people served our meal quickly, and I loved the pERI pERI Chicken they serve with the sharing meal . The chicken was really tender and juicy, and it was best with a side or pERI fries and a Coke.”March 2026
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Coleslaw Net +2
“The garlic bread was so fresh, the corn was amazing and the coleslaw tasted so good. Highly recommended”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The garlic bread was so fresh, the corn was amazing and the coleslaw tasted so good. Highly recommended”September 2025
“The sides grilled veggies and coleslaw are good combination for the business lunch.”October 2025
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Potato wedges Net +2
“On the bright side, the potato wedges were amazing!”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“On the bright side, the potato wedges were amazing!”February 2025
“We ordered chicken, potato wedges and garlic bread with cheese. The taste was just awesome. He cooked the food himself and in his supervision and our experience was marvellous. I have never eaten potato wedges and cheeze garlic bread like this ever. Even chicken was so yummy.”May 2026
Honorable mentions (25)
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Avo and feta Net +1
“Ordered their Avo and feta with a brown Portuguese bread and peri peri wedges for sides. Usually I am a lil skeptical about brown bread in burgers but my waiter Hamuza recommended I try it and I was not sorry at all. The brown bread was not dry but soft and delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“Ordered their Avo and feta with a brown Portuguese bread and peri peri wedges for sides. Usually I am a lil skeptical about brown bread in burgers but my waiter Hamuza recommended I try it and I was not sorry at all. The brown bread was not dry but soft and delicious.”May 2023
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Avo/tomato toasts Net +1
“I loved my avo/tomato toasts and the pancakes (forgot to take a picture 😁). They were amazing!”
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Review excerpts
“I loved my avo/tomato toasts and the pancakes (forgot to take a picture 😁). They were amazing!”May 2023
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Beef with hummus Net +1
“He recommended the Beef with hummus which isn’t quite typical Nandos dish but definitely something that would be popular in the region. Tasty recommendation by him.”
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Review excerpts
“He recommended the Beef with hummus which isn’t quite typical Nandos dish but definitely something that would be popular in the region. Tasty recommendation by him.”February 2023
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Business lunch combo Net +1
“Try Business Lunch Combo, with starter, sides and drink. Choice to mix match as per the carving.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Try Business Lunch Combo, with starter, sides and drink. Choice to mix match as per the carving.”October 2025
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Cabo sozatie sizzler Net +1
“The chicken at Nando are truly innovative. We tried the 'Chicken Espetada smoky alho' and cabo sozatie sizzler'. It was a unique and delicious combination that we thoroughly enjoyed.”
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Review excerpts
“The chicken at Nando are truly innovative. We tried the 'Chicken Espetada smoky alho' and cabo sozatie sizzler'. It was a unique and delicious combination that we thoroughly enjoyed.”December 2024
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Cafe doce Net +1
“We stared with Cafe Doce which was nice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We stared with Cafe Doce which was nice.”February 2024
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Chicken espetada smoky alho Net +1
“The chicken at Nando are truly innovative. We tried the 'Chicken Espetada smoky alho' and cabo sozatie sizzler'. It was a unique and delicious combination that we thoroughly enjoyed.”
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Review excerpts
“The chicken at Nando are truly innovative. We tried the 'Chicken Espetada smoky alho' and cabo sozatie sizzler'. It was a unique and delicious combination that we thoroughly enjoyed.”December 2024
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Chicken on the bone Net +1
“Great service great food and great place we tried to eat here at Circle Mall branch, we order espetada and chicken on the bone for best seller. Food is really good chicken is not like dry and spicy and for the service everything we need and ask they are giving .”
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Review excerpts
“Great service great food and great place we tried to eat here at Circle Mall branch, we order espetada and chicken on the bone for best seller. Food is really good chicken is not like dry and spicy and for the service everything we need and ask they are giving .”September 2023
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Chicken strips Net +1
“Kiddies meal is not very exciting, we chose & ordered the chicken strips which were tender & juicy, corn on the cob (which could come with corn holders to make it easier for kids to eat) and garlic bread.”
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Review excerpts
“Kiddies meal is not very exciting, we chose & ordered the chicken strips which were tender & juicy, corn on the cob (which could come with corn holders to make it easier for kids to eat) and garlic bread.”February 2023
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Chicken wings Net +1
“We ordered peri peri chicken with 2 sides . And chicken wings . Food came very hot .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered peri peri chicken with 2 sides . And chicken wings . Food came very hot .”August 2025
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Chicken with fries Net +1
“We tried their chicken with rice and chicken with fries, both of which were decent.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried their chicken with rice and chicken with fries, both of which were decent.”February 2025
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Chicken with rice Net +1
“We tried their chicken with rice and chicken with fries, both of which were decent.”
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Review excerpts
“We tried their chicken with rice and chicken with fries, both of which were decent.”February 2025
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Corn Net +1
“The garlic bread was so fresh, the corn was amazing and the coleslaw tasted so good. Highly recommended”
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Review excerpts
“The garlic bread was so fresh, the corn was amazing and the coleslaw tasted so good. Highly recommended”September 2025
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Egg benedict Net +1
“The menu boasted a diverse selection, and my choice, the egg Benedict and home style omelette was both delicious and thoughtfully presented. The freshness of ingredients was evident.”
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“The menu boasted a diverse selection, and my choice, the egg Benedict and home style omelette was both delicious and thoughtfully presented. The freshness of ingredients was evident.”January 2024
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Eggs & avo toast Net +1
“For the breakfast we ordered Peri Shakshuka, Home Style Pulled Chicken & Herb Omelette and Eggs & Avo Toast. The portions were very generous and taste perfect.”
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Review excerpts
“For the breakfast we ordered Peri Shakshuka, Home Style Pulled Chicken & Herb Omelette and Eggs & Avo Toast. The portions were very generous and taste perfect.”February 2024
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Espetada Net +1
“Great service great food and great place we tried to eat here at Circle Mall branch, we order espetada and chicken on the bone for best seller. Food is really good chicken is not like dry and spicy and for the service everything we need and ask they are giving .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great service great food and great place we tried to eat here at Circle Mall branch, we order espetada and chicken on the bone for best seller. Food is really good chicken is not like dry and spicy and for the service everything we need and ask they are giving .”September 2023
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Espetada carnival, chicken stuffed with feta Net +1
“The espetada carnival, chicken stuffed with feta is delicious and highly recommended!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The espetada carnival, chicken stuffed with feta is delicious and highly recommended!!”February 2023
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Espetada sunset Net +1
“The food is extremely good! The Espetada Sunset is a must try! Didn’t expect that the serving size is more than enough for 2 people.”
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Review excerpts
“The food is extremely good! The Espetada Sunset is a must try! Didn’t expect that the serving size is more than enough for 2 people.”November 2025
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Garlic bread Net +1
“The garlic bread was so fresh, the corn was amazing and the coleslaw tasted so good. Highly recommended”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The garlic bread was so fresh, the corn was amazing and the coleslaw tasted so good. Highly recommended”September 2025
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Garlic bread with cheese Net +1
“We ordered chicken, potato wedges and garlic bread with cheese. The taste was just awesome. He cooked the food himself and in his supervision and our experience was marvellous. I have never eaten potato wedges and cheeze garlic bread like this ever. Even chicken was so yummy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered chicken, potato wedges and garlic bread with cheese. The taste was just awesome. He cooked the food himself and in his supervision and our experience was marvellous. I have never eaten potato wedges and cheeze garlic bread like this ever. Even chicken was so yummy.”May 2026
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Home style pulled chicken & herb omelette Net +1
“For the breakfast we ordered Peri Shakshuka, Home Style Pulled Chicken & Herb Omelette and Eggs & Avo Toast. The portions were very generous and taste perfect.”
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Review excerpts
“For the breakfast we ordered Peri Shakshuka, Home Style Pulled Chicken & Herb Omelette and Eggs & Avo Toast. The portions were very generous and taste perfect.”February 2024
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Normal one Net +1
“But quick tip: don’t buy the large drink. Just get the normal one. Why? Because it’s refillable anyway 😂 Same refills, same taste, less money wasted.”
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Review excerpts
“But quick tip: don’t buy the large drink. Just get the normal one. Why? Because it’s refillable anyway 😂 Same refills, same taste, less money wasted.”December 2025
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Peri peri wedges Net +1
“Ordered their Avo and feta with a brown Portuguese bread and peri peri wedges for sides. Usually I am a lil skeptical about brown bread in burgers but my waiter Hamuza recommended I try it and I was not sorry at all. The brown bread was not dry but soft and delicious. The wedges were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside flavored very well with peri peri spice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered their Avo and feta with a brown Portuguese bread and peri peri wedges for sides. Usually I am a lil skeptical about brown bread in burgers but my waiter Hamuza recommended I try it and I was not sorry at all. The brown bread was not dry but soft and delicious. The wedges were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside flavored very well with peri peri spice.”May 2023
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Side of sweet potato Net +1
“Their side of sweet potato is great too.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their side of sweet potato is great too.”February 2023
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Grilled veggies Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The sides grilled veggies and coleslaw are good combination for the business lunch.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The sides grilled veggies and coleslaw are good combination for the business lunch.”October 2025
Drinks 2
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Blue passion drink Net +1
“This blue passion drink is very refreshing, I will come to this restaurant again and will order this drink again.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This blue passion drink is very refreshing, I will come to this restaurant again and will order this drink again.”June 2024
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Large drink Net +1
“But quick tip: don’t buy the large drink. Just get the normal one. Why? Because it’s refillable anyway 😂 Same refills, same taste, less money wasted.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“But quick tip: don’t buy the large drink. Just get the normal one. Why? Because it’s refillable anyway 😂 Same refills, same taste, less money wasted.”December 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Kiddies meal Net −1
“Kiddies meal is not very exciting, we chose & ordered the chicken strips which were tender & juicy, corn on the cob (which could come with corn holders to make it easier for kids to eat) and garlic bread.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Kiddies meal is not very exciting, we chose & ordered the chicken strips which were tender & juicy, corn on the cob (which could come with corn holders to make it easier for kids to eat) and garlic bread.”February 2023
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Nand's burger Net −1
“My son has complaint for under cooked chicken in nand's burger ... But they insisted it is best cooked ... Man it was not even chewable and even shown and still forcing it's perfect.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“My son has complaint for under cooked chicken in nand's burger ... But they insisted it is best cooked ... Man it was not even chewable and even shown and still forcing it's perfect.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Pick heat. If you dislike spice, choose lemon and herb sauce; it still has a strong flavour without the heat.
Share Espetada. Consider the Espetada Sunset for two: one reviewer found its serving size more than enough for two people.
Allow time. Allow around 20 minutes when ordering, as one review specifically mentioned that preparation time.
Check drinks. A review says the normal drink may be better value because it is refillable, so ask about refills before choosing large.
Try breakfast. Breakfast has generous portions, and reviews mention BOGO promotions; check what offer is running when you visit.
Check packaging. If taking food away, ask whether packaging carries a separate charge before paying.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Circle Mall Hadaeq Mohammed Bin Rashid - Ground Floor - 4 Street 21
Al Barsha South Fourth - Al Barsha South, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food consistency
One customer said the chicken tasted old and was not edible despite arriving within 15 minutes.
Undercooked chicken
A family reported undercooked chicken in a burger and overcooked rice, with their concern not accepted at the table.
Service gaps
One dinner felt basic, with minimal menu explanation and no check-in after a barely touched vegan meal.
Takeaway fee
A customer objected to being charged separately for a takeaway container.
Burger bun
One review found the burger bread too hard, although the chicken and potato wedges were well received.
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The Bottom Line
Nando’s Circle Mall is a casual chicken restaurant in Al Barsha South built around Portuguese-style flame-grilled chicken and PERi-PERi sauces. The core order is reliable when the kitchen gets it right: reviews mention juicy sharing-meal chicken, strong wings, peri-peri wedges and the Espetada Sunset, whose portion one diner found large enough for two. Breakfast is worth considering too.
Guests have enjoyed Peri Shakshuka, pancakes, omelettes, Eggs & Avo Toast and generous servings, with several reviews mentioning BOGO promotions. For lunch, the Business Lunch Combo was praised as good value, while cheese garlic bread and potato wedges are recurring side highlights. The restaurant suits families and relaxed catch-ups, with a warm atmosphere and many reports of quick, accommodating service.
Staff have also been praised for explaining dishes and handling a child’s too-spicy meal replacement. Value can improve with promotions or discounts such as Entertainer and Fazaa, though offers should be checked at the time. There are some consistency warnings.
Recent reviews describe old-tasting or undercooked chicken, overcooked rice, a hard burger bun and one visit with little table follow-up. Takeaway packaging may also be charged separately, so confirm that before ordering to go.