Juicy chicken
Reviewers describe the PERi-PERi chicken as juicy, flavorful and well spiced, with sauces available to adjust the heat.
Nando's Ibn Battuta Mall
Jebel Ali Village
Nando’s Ibn Battuta Mall is a chicken restaurant in Jebel Ali Village serving Portuguese-style, flame-grilled PERi-PERi dishes. Reviews particularly point to the Espetada and juicy PERi-PERi chicken, with a relaxed setting that works for family meals or casual celebrations.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,988 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Espetada favourite
The Espetada is a standout order, and one reviewer returned to it after enjoying it enough to choose it again.
Attentive service
Reviews repeatedly describe the team as friendly, accommodating and quick to respond, including help with menu questions and special requests.
Quiet setting
The restaurant can be calm and uncrowded, giving diners a comfortable place to talk over lunch or dinner.
Family friendly
Customers mention staff being kind with children and helpful when choosing dishes for a family meal.
Dietary help
One reviewer with celiac disease received help putting together a gluten-free meal tailored to their needs.
Celebration option
A family birthday dinner was described as lively and comfortable, with food and attentive service making the occasion feel personal.
What to Eat at Nando's Ibn Battuta 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 Ibn Battuta 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.
These items at Nando's Ibn Battuta Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Espetadas Net +2
“We ordered 2 Espetadas from this restaurant which turned out to be a phenomenal experience. The only downfall to it is that you need to mention to them how tender you like your chicken to be and that you need it to be properly cooked were as there's nothing raw in it while maintaining its softness. If you don't mention this, then you might need to ask them to recook your dish!”
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“We ordered 2 Espetadas from this restaurant which turned out to be a phenomenal experience. The only downfall to it is that you need to mention to them how tender you like your chicken to be and that you need it to be properly cooked were as there's nothing raw in it while maintaining its softness. If you don't mention this, then you might need to ask them to recook your dish!”April 2026
“We tried nandos for the first time, food was delicious 😋 especially espetada, liver, hummus and ms Anisha she were friendly with our kids also, all the staff are friendly, highly recommended We'll back soon”June 2026
Honorable mentions (16)
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1/2 Chicken Net +1
“Ordered the 1/2 chicken and the pineapple chicken - both were amazing.”
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“Ordered the 1/2 chicken and the pineapple chicken - both were amazing.”January 2024
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Breakfast platter Net +1
“Who knew Nando’s serves up such an amazing breakfast? I was pleasantly surprised! Their breakfast platter was fantastic, with flavorful chicken sausages and a deliciously saucy chicken omelet. And the service by Angeline was amazing—she really made the experience special. It’s a must-try for breakfast lovers!”
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“Who knew Nando’s serves up such an amazing breakfast? I was pleasantly surprised! Their breakfast platter was fantastic, with flavorful chicken sausages and a deliciously saucy chicken omelet. And the service by Angeline was amazing—she really made the experience special. It’s a must-try for breakfast lovers!”October 2024
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Chunky mash Net +1
“We ordered the Ramadan 2026 A Torre meal with Espetada A Torre, pomegranate lemonade, sweet potato fries, chunky mash and hummus with chicken, and everything was fresh, tasty and well presented.”
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“We ordered the Ramadan 2026 A Torre meal with Espetada A Torre, pomegranate lemonade, sweet potato fries, chunky mash and hummus with chicken, and everything was fresh, tasty and well presented.”March 2026
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Coleslaw Net +1
“The sides that we ordered with our Espetadas were Corn on the cob which tasted so good with some fresh lemon squeezed on it. The coleslaw also hands-down tastes pretty decent. Even the wedges were a good choice. However, the ONLY side that tasted like dry sandpaper is their mashed potato, because this side dish didn't even come topped with gravy sauce (this is how it is served normally in restaurants).”
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“The sides that we ordered with our Espetadas were Corn on the cob which tasted so good with some fresh lemon squeezed on it. The coleslaw also hands-down tastes pretty decent. Even the wedges were a good choice. However, the ONLY side that tasted like dry sandpaper is their mashed potato, because this side dish didn't even come topped with gravy sauce (this is how it is served normally in restaurants).”April 2026
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Corn on the cob Net +1
“The sides that we ordered with our Espetadas were Corn on the cob which tasted so good with some fresh lemon squeezed on it. The coleslaw also hands-down tastes pretty decent. Even the wedges were a good choice. However, the ONLY side that tasted like dry sandpaper is their mashed potato, because this side dish didn't even come topped with gravy sauce (this is how it is served normally in restaurants).”
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“The sides that we ordered with our Espetadas were Corn on the cob which tasted so good with some fresh lemon squeezed on it. The coleslaw also hands-down tastes pretty decent. Even the wedges were a good choice. However, the ONLY side that tasted like dry sandpaper is their mashed potato, because this side dish didn't even come topped with gravy sauce (this is how it is served normally in restaurants).”April 2026
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Espetada a torre Net +1
“We ordered the Ramadan 2026 A Torre meal with Espetada A Torre, pomegranate lemonade, sweet potato fries, chunky mash and hummus with chicken, and everything was fresh, tasty and well presented.”
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“We ordered the Ramadan 2026 A Torre meal with Espetada A Torre, pomegranate lemonade, sweet potato fries, chunky mash and hummus with chicken, and everything was fresh, tasty and well presented.”March 2026
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Fried pineapple Net +1
“Nice place in Ibn Batuta mall. The food is really good! My first time I tried fried pineapple 😉”
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“Nice place in Ibn Batuta mall. The food is really good! My first time I tried fried pineapple 😉”June 2026
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Hummus Net +1
“We tried nandos for the first time, food was delicious 😋 especially espetada, liver, hummus and ms Anisha she were friendly with our kids also, all the staff are friendly, highly recommended We'll back soon”
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“We tried nandos for the first time, food was delicious 😋 especially espetada, liver, hummus and ms Anisha she were friendly with our kids also, all the staff are friendly, highly recommended We'll back soon”June 2026
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Hummus with chicken Net +1
“We ordered the Ramadan 2026 A Torre meal with Espetada A Torre, pomegranate lemonade, sweet potato fries, chunky mash and hummus with chicken, and everything was fresh, tasty and well presented.”
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“We ordered the Ramadan 2026 A Torre meal with Espetada A Torre, pomegranate lemonade, sweet potato fries, chunky mash and hummus with chicken, and everything was fresh, tasty and well presented.”March 2026
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Moltenmalvacake Net +1
“I had a great lunch at Nando’s in Ibn Battuta Mall! The food was delicious. Their new Salted Caramel Iced Latte was outstanding. My son enjoyed his meal and he love the MoltenMalvaCake too. The staff were friendly and made us feel welcome. Highly recommend this spot for a tasty meal and great service!”
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“I had a great lunch at Nando’s in Ibn Battuta Mall! The food was delicious. Their new Salted Caramel Iced Latte was outstanding. My son enjoyed his meal and he love the MoltenMalvaCake too. The staff were friendly and made us feel welcome. Highly recommend this spot for a tasty meal and great service!”August 2024
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Peri-avo butterfly Net +1
“The food was good, I tried their new Peri-Avo Butterfly for the first time and it was great!”
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“The food was good, I tried their new Peri-Avo Butterfly for the first time and it was great!”January 2026
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Peri-peri chicken Net +1
“Great PERi-PERi chicken, juicy, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. Sides are tasty but a bit small for the price. Friendly staff especially Danica and nice casual vibe.”
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“Great PERi-PERi chicken, juicy, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. Sides are tasty but a bit small for the price. Friendly staff especially Danica and nice casual vibe.”April 2026
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Pineapple chicken Net +1
“Ordered the 1/2 chicken and the pineapple chicken - both were amazing. The chicken was perfectly cooked, juicy on the inside with a deliciously crispy skin. But the star for me was the pineapple chicken. The combo of sweet pineapple and spicy chicken is a winner!”
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“Ordered the 1/2 chicken and the pineapple chicken - both were amazing. The chicken was perfectly cooked, juicy on the inside with a deliciously crispy skin. But the star for me was the pineapple chicken. The combo of sweet pineapple and spicy chicken is a winner!”January 2024
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Ramadan 2026 a torre meal Net +1
“We ordered the Ramadan 2026 A Torre meal with Espetada A Torre, pomegranate lemonade, sweet potato fries, chunky mash and hummus with chicken, and everything was fresh, tasty and well presented.”
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“We ordered the Ramadan 2026 A Torre meal with Espetada A Torre, pomegranate lemonade, sweet potato fries, chunky mash and hummus with chicken, and everything was fresh, tasty and well presented.”March 2026
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Sweet potato fries Net +1
“We ordered the Ramadan 2026 A Torre meal with Espetada A Torre, pomegranate lemonade, sweet potato fries, chunky mash and hummus with chicken, and everything was fresh, tasty and well presented.”
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“We ordered the Ramadan 2026 A Torre meal with Espetada A Torre, pomegranate lemonade, sweet potato fries, chunky mash and hummus with chicken, and everything was fresh, tasty and well presented.”March 2026
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Wedges Net +1
“The sides that we ordered with our Espetadas were Corn on the cob which tasted so good with some fresh lemon squeezed on it. The coleslaw also hands-down tastes pretty decent. Even the wedges were a good choice. However, the ONLY side that tasted like dry sandpaper is their mashed potato, because this side dish didn't even come topped with gravy sauce (this is how it is served normally in restaurants).”
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“The sides that we ordered with our Espetadas were Corn on the cob which tasted so good with some fresh lemon squeezed on it. The coleslaw also hands-down tastes pretty decent. Even the wedges were a good choice. However, the ONLY side that tasted like dry sandpaper is their mashed potato, because this side dish didn't even come topped with gravy sauce (this is how it is served normally in restaurants).”April 2026
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Lemonade Net +1
“So two stars because It was my moms first time there and she will always remember it as the place that served a salad that was almost rotten. The lemonade was amazing.”
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“So two stars because It was my moms first time there and she will always remember it as the place that served a salad that was almost rotten. The lemonade was amazing.”December 2024
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Pomegranate lemonade Net +1
“We ordered the Ramadan 2026 A Torre meal with Espetada A Torre, pomegranate lemonade, sweet potato fries, chunky mash and hummus with chicken, and everything was fresh, tasty and well presented.”
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“We ordered the Ramadan 2026 A Torre meal with Espetada A Torre, pomegranate lemonade, sweet potato fries, chunky mash and hummus with chicken, and everything was fresh, tasty and well presented.”March 2026
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Salted caramel iced latte Net +1
“I had a great lunch at Nando’s in Ibn Battuta Mall! The food was delicious. Their new Salted Caramel Iced Latte was outstanding. My son enjoyed his meal and he love the MoltenMalvaCake too. The staff were friendly and made us feel welcome. Highly recommend this spot for a tasty meal and great service!”
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Review excerpts
“I had a great lunch at Nando’s in Ibn Battuta Mall! The food was delicious. Their new Salted Caramel Iced Latte was outstanding. My son enjoyed his meal and he love the MoltenMalvaCake too. The staff were friendly and made us feel welcome. Highly recommend this spot for a tasty meal and great service!”August 2024
What to Avoid (3)
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Family meal Net −1
“We got the family meal that came with two half chickens- grilled in different sauces and four sides.”
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“We got the family meal that came with two half chickens- grilled in different sauces and four sides.”December 2024
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Mashed potato Net −1
“The sides that we ordered with our Espetadas were Corn on the cob which tasted so good with some fresh lemon squeezed on it. The coleslaw also hands-down tastes pretty decent. Even the wedges were a good choice. However, the ONLY side that tasted like dry sandpaper is their mashed potato, because this side dish didn't even come topped with gravy sauce (this is how it is served normally in restaurants).”
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Critical review excerpts
“The sides that we ordered with our Espetadas were Corn on the cob which tasted so good with some fresh lemon squeezed on it. The coleslaw also hands-down tastes pretty decent. Even the wedges were a good choice. However, the ONLY side that tasted like dry sandpaper is their mashed potato, because this side dish didn't even come topped with gravy sauce (this is how it is served normally in restaurants).”April 2026
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Three beans salad Net −1
“One of the salads - the three beans salad had started to go bad. The beans were sweating and had a slight odor.”
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“One of the salads - the three beans salad had started to go bad. The beans were sweating and had a slight odor.”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Specify doneness. When ordering Espetada, say how tender and thoroughly cooked you want the chicken to avoid the dryness issue described in one review.
Control spice. Use the mild, medium and very spicy bottles on the table to adjust your meal’s heat to taste.
Try quiet hours. For a calmer meal, consider visiting when the Chinese section is less busy; one diner found it quiet and unrushed.
Ask about sides. Check the side portions and preparation before ordering, especially mashed potato, which one reviewer found dry without gravy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Zayed Rd Ground Floor, China Court, Ibn Battuta Mall
Jebel Ali Village, 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
Small sides
One reviewer felt the sides were tasty but too small for their price.
Dry Espetada
An Espetada arrived dry on one visit and needed to be recooked; the restaurant replaced it with new sides and drinks.
Limited water
A customer objected that the branch only offered Voss water rather than a choice of local bottled brands.
Added tip
One review says a tip was added directly to the bill without the customer’s consent.
Loud commotion
During two breakfast visits, a guest heard shouting between team members, which affected the atmosphere.
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The Bottom Line
Nando’s Ibn Battuta Mall is a Portuguese-style, flame-grilled chicken restaurant in Jebel Ali Village. The clearest reason to visit is the PERi-PERi chicken, which reviewers describe as juicy and perfectly spiced, alongside the especially popular Espetada. You can also adjust the heat at the table with mild, medium and very spicy sauces.
The menu has plenty for a casual family meal. Reviews mention chicken livers, hummus, wedges, corn on the cob and coleslaw, while the Ramadan 2026 A Torre meal included Espetada A Torre, pomegranate lemonade, sweet potato fries, chunky mash and hummus with chicken. Breakfast has its own following too, with a chicken-sausage platter and saucy chicken omelet receiving praise.
Service is a major part of the branch’s appeal: diners regularly describe the staff as attentive, accommodating and helpful with menu questions, children and dietary needs. The setting can be lively for celebrations but also quiet and uncrowded, particularly in the Chinese section with its ship view. There are a few practical cautions.
One reviewer found the sides small for the price, while another had a dry Espetada that needed recooking. A customer also reported Voss water at AED 24 and a tip added without consent, so check the bill and ask about options before paying.