Well-grilled chicken
The Espetada is praised for being juicy, tender and strongly flavoured with peri-peri.
Nando's The Market Mall
Dubai Investment Park
Nando’s The Market Mall is a Portuguese-style, flame-grilled chicken restaurant in Dubai Investment Park. Reviews highlight juicy Espetada, generous portions and a relaxed setting, making it a practical choice for a casual family meal or catch-up.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
316 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Several diners found the servings more than enough, including a business lunch with chicken skewers and fries.
Menu guidance
Staff take time to explain the menu and help diners choose a flavour that suits them.
Relaxed setting
The branch is described as clean, comfortable and welcoming, with a cosy ambience and comfortable seating.
Free parking
One review specifically notes that the mall has plenty of free parking, which makes the visit easier.
Fresh flavours
Diners have praised the chicken, sauces and drinks, including a refreshing pomegranate drink.
What to Eat at Nando's The Market 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 The Market 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 The Market Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Espetada Net +3
“I ordered the Espetada — and it was amazing! The chicken was juicy, tender, and grilled to perfection, hanging beautifully on the skewer. The feta cheese added just the right touch of creaminess and flavor. It’s not just a meal, it’s a full-on presentation and experience. Everything was fresh and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the Espetada — and it was amazing! The chicken was juicy, tender, and grilled to perfection, hanging beautifully on the skewer. The feta cheese added just the right touch of creaminess and flavor. It’s not just a meal, it’s a full-on presentation and experience. Everything was fresh and full of flavor.”May 2025
“The food was amazing, I ordered the espetada and it was so flavorful. Jason was our server and he was absolutely wonderful and so good with our service.”March 2026
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Chicken and pineapple skewers Net +1
“We had the business lunch. The food was absolutely delicious. The portions were really generous. Really, really pleased with our meal. We had the salad and Hummus starter. I had the chicken and pineapple skewers with sweet potato fries and my husband had the pulled chicken burger with regular fries. Everything was fantastic. We will definitely eat here again.”
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“We had the business lunch. The food was absolutely delicious. The portions were really generous. Really, really pleased with our meal. We had the salad and Hummus starter. I had the chicken and pineapple skewers with sweet potato fries and my husband had the pulled chicken burger with regular fries. Everything was fantastic. We will definitely eat here again.”July 2026
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Mushroom burger Net +1
“We had the mushroom burger and the chicken (I’ll be adding photos), and both were absolutely delicious.”
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“We had the mushroom burger and the chicken (I’ll be adding photos), and both were absolutely delicious.”July 2026
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Peri-avo butterfly chicken Net +1
“The PERi-Avo Butterfly Chicken was a pleasant surprise, creamy, fresh, and well-balanced with the smoky chicken, making it satisfying without feeling too heavy.”
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“The PERi-Avo Butterfly Chicken was a pleasant surprise, creamy, fresh, and well-balanced with the smoky chicken, making it satisfying without feeling too heavy.”January 2026
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Pulled chicken burger Net +1
“We had the business lunch. The food was absolutely delicious. The portions were really generous. Really, really pleased with our meal. We had the salad and Hummus starter. I had the chicken and pineapple skewers with sweet potato fries and my husband had the pulled chicken burger with regular fries. Everything was fantastic. We will definitely eat here again.”
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Review excerpts
“We had the business lunch. The food was absolutely delicious. The portions were really generous. Really, really pleased with our meal. We had the salad and Hummus starter. I had the chicken and pineapple skewers with sweet potato fries and my husband had the pulled chicken burger with regular fries. Everything was fantastic. We will definitely eat here again.”July 2026
What to Avoid (3)
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Butterfly chicken with extra chicken breast Net −1
“I ordered a butterfly chicken with extra chicken breast, and both pieces looked completely different yet had the exact same unpleasant smell.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a butterfly chicken with extra chicken breast, and both pieces looked completely different yet had the exact same unpleasant smell.”May 2026
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Wings Net −1
“Not satisfied... Worst experience.. I ordered wings, taste was very bad too salty...also meat was very less only bones... Not upto the rate mentioned .. also we ordered Cappuccino.. worst ever tasted before, the presentation and service was very bad... Waste of money”
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Critical review excerpts
“Not satisfied... Worst experience.. I ordered wings, taste was very bad too salty...also meat was very less only bones... Not upto the rate mentioned .. also we ordered Cappuccino.. worst ever tasted before, the presentation and service was very bad... Waste of money”February 2026
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Cappuccino Net −1
“Not satisfied... Worst experience.. I ordered wings, taste was very bad too salty...also meat was very less only bones... Not upto the rate mentioned .. also we ordered Cappuccino.. worst ever tasted before, the presentation and service was very bad... Waste of money”
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Critical review excerpts
“Not satisfied... Worst experience.. I ordered wings, taste was very bad too salty...also meat was very less only bones... Not upto the rate mentioned .. also we ordered Cappuccino.. worst ever tasted before, the presentation and service was very bad... Waste of money”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask flavours. Ask the team to explain the menu or recommend a marinade; one diner found the flavour recommendation useful.
Use parking. If you are driving, allow for the mall’s free parking, which one reviewer described as spacious and stress-free.
Try weekends. For a less crowded meal, consider a weekend visit; one review specifically said the restaurant was not crowded then.
Check the chicken. If the chicken smells unusual, raise it before eating and explain the concern clearly to the team.
Expect portions. Plan your order with the generous serving sizes in mind, especially when choosing a main with sides.
Plan the visit
Practical details
14 Street
Dubai Investment Park First - Green Community Village, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food concern
One diner reported a strong smell from both chicken pieces and said the complaint was not resolved to their satisfaction.
Food poisoning report
A reviewer said they experienced acute food poisoning after eating chicken, liver, wedges and coleslaw; this is an individual report, not a verified finding.
Service delays
Some visits involved waiting for attention, including around 10 minutes without receiving a menu after being seated.
Loud music
One diner liked the food and service but found the music too loud.
Salty wings
A reviewer found the wings overly salty, with very little meat, and also disliked the cappuccino.
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The Bottom Line
Nando’s The Market Mall serves Portuguese-style, flame-grilled chicken in Dubai Investment Park. The reviews make the Espetada the standout order: diners describe it as juicy, tender and full of bold peri-peri flavour. The PERi-Avo Butterfly Chicken also received praise for its creamy, fresh balance, while chicken and pineapple skewers and the pulled chicken burger appeared in a well-received business lunch.
Portions are a strong point. One lunch review found the servings “really generous”, and another diner said the chicken and sides were more than enough. The pomegranate drink was also described as especially refreshing.
This makes the branch workable for families, colleagues or a casual meal with friends rather than just a quick solo bite. The branch is generally described as clean, comfortable and relaxed, with cosy seating and a welcoming atmosphere. A reviewer also highlighted free parking with plenty of space at the mall.
Service is often attentive and menu guidance is appreciated, although there are exceptions: some diners waited for a menu or had to wave for attention, and one found the music too loud. There are also two serious individual reports involving unpleasant-smelling chicken and alleged food poisoning, so raise any food-quality concern before eating. Wings drew one complaint for being too salty and unusually bony.