Chicken Choice
The Peri Avocado butterfly chicken was described as fantastic, while other reviews praised tender, well-cooked peri-peri chicken.
Motor City
Nando’s Union Coop, Motor City is a chicken restaurant serving Portuguese-style, flame-grilled chicken with PERi-PERi marinades. Reviews point to the Peri Avocado butterfly chicken and a breakfast menu featuring shakshuka and Turkish eggs, with indoor and outdoor seating and late takeaway availability.
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The Peri Avocado butterfly chicken was described as fantastic, while other reviews praised tender, well-cooked peri-peri chicken.
Breakfast stands out for dishes such as shakshuka and Turkish eggs, with several reviews calling the portions filling.
There are indoor and outdoor tables; one review notes that the terrace can offer views towards the motor-racing track.
Several diners reported fast service, including one lunch visit where food arrived in roughly 10 minutes.
A review reports good underground parking that is free for two hours when approached from the back of Nando’s.
You can ask for spices to be removed; one diner received a mild mushroom and halloumi wrap without losing its flavour.
One breakfast visit included balloons for children, and the team replaced a spilled coffee without charging extra.
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“Absolutely loved the breakfast menu. The pulled chicken omlette has been my most favorite. Unique experience and lovely ambiance at motorcity branch. Highly recommend.”
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“Absolutely loved the breakfast menu. The pulled chicken omlette has been my most favorite. Unique experience and lovely ambiance at motorcity branch. Highly recommend.”December 2022
“Tried the Home Style Pulled Chicken & Herb Omelet and the Peri Egg Shakshuka — both were flavorful and satisfying. The omelet was light yet packed with tender chicken and herbs, while the shakshuka had the perfect peri-peri kick without being overpowering.”July 2025
“The first thing everyone should order before coming here is the wedges as a starter meal as the later menu items are worth drooling over.”
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“The first thing everyone should order before coming here is the wedges as a starter meal as the later menu items are worth drooling over.”February 2026
“I enjoyed every bite. I always eat Nando’s but I enjoyed it a little bit more today 🥰❤️😻 The wedges were AMAZING! Too hot and delicious. The spices are out of this world… I would like to thank every single person working in Motor city branch, and I would like to specifically thank Karlo for being so kind and helpful!! I highly recommend eating here 🥰 and please ask for Karlo, he’s the best.”May 2023
“I would recommend to have their pancakes.”
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“I would recommend to have their pancakes.”December 2022
“Very yummy options suits all tastes. Pancakes were a hit . 10/10 fluffy and moist with the right sweetness”December 2022
“Tried the Home Style Pulled Chicken & Herb Omelet and the Peri Egg Shakshuka — both were flavorful and satisfying. The omelet was light yet packed with tender chicken and herbs, while the shakshuka had the perfect peri-peri kick without being overpowering.”
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“Tried the Home Style Pulled Chicken & Herb Omelet and the Peri Egg Shakshuka — both were flavorful and satisfying. The omelet was light yet packed with tender chicken and herbs, while the shakshuka had the perfect peri-peri kick without being overpowering.”July 2025
“The food tasted really well I ordered their peri egg shakahuka and added on pulled chicken with orange juice. I’ll surely visit them again”November 2022
“Great service great food and great place we tried to eat here at Motor city branch , we order Hummus with pita and 1/2 chicken with two side rice.. 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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“Great service great food and great place we tried to eat here at Motor city branch , we order Hummus with pita and 1/2 chicken with two side rice.. food is really good chicken is not like dry and spicy🌶️ and for the service everything we need and ask they are giving .”January 2024
“I ordered the most popular 1/4 chicken and peri peri fries. It was just perfect, not too mild and not too spicy.”
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“I ordered the most popular 1/4 chicken and peri peri fries. It was just perfect, not too mild and not too spicy.”January 2026
“I also highly recommend the butterfly chicken paired with the lemon and herb sauce; it is the perfect balance of flavor.”
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“I also highly recommend the butterfly chicken paired with the lemon and herb sauce; it is the perfect balance of flavor.”January 2026
“Tried the butterfly chicken breast with fries and wedges and the taste and quality both were great.”
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“Tried the butterfly chicken breast with fries and wedges and the taste and quality both were great.”April 2019
“Their breakfast is a deal! I spent 59 for an entire breakfast dish that filled me to the brim and delicious Cafe Doce (coffee) for less than 20! Options are great for all breakfast items and it has a nice chill vibe to it.”
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“Their breakfast is a deal! I spent 59 for an entire breakfast dish that filled me to the brim and delicious Cafe Doce (coffee) for less than 20! Options are great for all breakfast items and it has a nice chill vibe to it.”December 2022
“Pistachio rabanadas are in my fav list now, casa- style cheese n veg omelette wa scrumptious and filling and that berry smoothie was the healthiest part of our breakfast.”
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“Pistachio rabanadas are in my fav list now, casa- style cheese n veg omelette wa scrumptious and filling and that berry smoothie was the healthiest part of our breakfast.”December 2022
“The food is average. The best is the sauce used in chicken dressing. We had quinoa salad which is good, chicken Caesar wrap and it’s acceptable, cashew chicken was good and the espetada breasts was good too. The outdoor seating is bit noisy due to the autodrome opposite side. The staff are very kind and very welcoming”
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“The food is average. The best is the sauce used in chicken dressing. We had quinoa salad which is good, chicken Caesar wrap and it’s acceptable, cashew chicken was good and the espetada breasts was good too. The outdoor seating is bit noisy due to the autodrome opposite side. The staff are very kind and very welcoming”December 2024
“The food is average. The best is the sauce used in chicken dressing. We had quinoa salad which is good, chicken Caesar wrap and it’s acceptable, cashew chicken was good and the espetada breasts was good too. The outdoor seating is bit noisy due to the autodrome opposite side. The staff are very kind and very welcoming”
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“The food is average. The best is the sauce used in chicken dressing. We had quinoa salad which is good, chicken Caesar wrap and it’s acceptable, cashew chicken was good and the espetada breasts was good too. The outdoor seating is bit noisy due to the autodrome opposite side. The staff are very kind and very welcoming”December 2024
“The chicken salad was also quite good.”
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“The chicken salad was also quite good.”April 2019
“Eggs shakshouka was so flavorful with the peri peri sauce 👍🏼”
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“Eggs shakshouka was so flavorful with the peri peri sauce 👍🏼”December 2022
“Definitely Should try the Espetada a torre!”
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“Definitely Should try the Espetada a torre!”January 2022
“The food is average. The best is the sauce used in chicken dressing. We had quinoa salad which is good, chicken Caesar wrap and it’s acceptable, cashew chicken was good and the espetada breasts was good too. The outdoor seating is bit noisy due to the autodrome opposite side. The staff are very kind and very welcoming”
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“The food is average. The best is the sauce used in chicken dressing. We had quinoa salad which is good, chicken Caesar wrap and it’s acceptable, cashew chicken was good and the espetada breasts was good too. The outdoor seating is bit noisy due to the autodrome opposite side. The staff are very kind and very welcoming”December 2024
“Yesterday I visited Nandos Motor City branch and what a beautiful interior and ambiance they have the staff is very cooperative and friendly the food was simply delicious and fresh I had Peri Peri chicken and Espetada Carnival my go to favorite dishes of Nandos with a side or Peri Peri edges and their newly introduced Summer rice and every bite was filled with flavors. Also I tried Pomegranate Mojito which was so refreshing and good a must must try.”
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“Yesterday I visited Nandos Motor City branch and what a beautiful interior and ambiance they have the staff is very cooperative and friendly the food was simply delicious and fresh I had Peri Peri chicken and Espetada Carnival my go to favorite dishes of Nandos with a side or Peri Peri edges and their newly introduced Summer rice and every bite was filled with flavors. Also I tried Pomegranate Mojito which was so refreshing and good a must must try.”November 2022
“I ordered Honey crunch tigela Homemade chicken pulled & herbs omelette Spiced maple & butter milk pancakes Espresso Cappuccino Fried eggs Everything was super delicious & healthy.”
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“I ordered Honey crunch tigela Homemade chicken pulled & herbs omelette Spiced maple & butter milk pancakes Espresso Cappuccino Fried eggs Everything was super delicious & healthy.”November 2022
“I ordered Honey crunch tigela Homemade chicken pulled & herbs omelette Spiced maple & butter milk pancakes Espresso Cappuccino Fried eggs Everything was super delicious & healthy.”
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“I ordered Honey crunch tigela Homemade chicken pulled & herbs omelette Spiced maple & butter milk pancakes Espresso Cappuccino Fried eggs Everything was super delicious & healthy.”November 2022
“Great service great food and great place we tried to eat here at Motor city branch , we order Hummus with pita and 1/2 chicken with two side rice.. 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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“Great service great food and great place we tried to eat here at Motor city branch , we order Hummus with pita and 1/2 chicken with two side rice.. food is really good chicken is not like dry and spicy🌶️ and for the service everything we need and ask they are giving .”January 2024
“Great customer service! Appreciate how their team member “Innocent” took care of our everything, very attentive. We had ordered messa platter with well done eggs & the to make the sausage HOT and we got as we wanted! The have really good breakfast menu with fresh juices, pan cakes, breakfast platters, smoothies etc. loved it! A regular visitor!”
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“Great customer service! Appreciate how their team member “Innocent” took care of our everything, very attentive. We had ordered messa platter with well done eggs & the to make the sausage HOT and we got as we wanted! The have really good breakfast menu with fresh juices, pan cakes, breakfast platters, smoothies etc. loved it! A regular visitor!”November 2022
“Was at Nandos before but not here. Really like it: waitress was so fast with help and I make an order: had mushroom/ halumi wrap with 2 sides - coleslaw and mash potato’s . My order arrived after maybe max 10 minutes - and I really really like the food . Have to mention , I don’t eat spicy like chilli , so I asked to remove spices - all was done : I didn’t feel spicy at all , while taste of food was really good .”
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“Was at Nandos before but not here. Really like it: waitress was so fast with help and I make an order: had mushroom/ halumi wrap with 2 sides - coleslaw and mash potato’s . My order arrived after maybe max 10 minutes - and I really really like the food . Have to mention , I don’t eat spicy like chilli , so I asked to remove spices - all was done : I didn’t feel spicy at all , while taste of food was really good .”April 2025
“And the new york cheesecake is yummy too!”
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“And the new york cheesecake is yummy too!”January 2022
“I took the Peri Avocado butterfly chicken and it was fantastic (pictured here).”
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“I took the Peri Avocado butterfly chicken and it was fantastic (pictured here).”June 2026
“Yesterday I visited Nandos Motor City branch and what a beautiful interior and ambiance they have the staff is very cooperative and friendly the food was simply delicious and fresh I had Peri Peri chicken and Espetada Carnival my go to favorite dishes of Nandos with a side or Peri Peri edges and their newly introduced Summer rice and every bite was filled with flavors. Also I tried Pomegranate Mojito which was so refreshing and good a must must try.”
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“Yesterday I visited Nandos Motor City branch and what a beautiful interior and ambiance they have the staff is very cooperative and friendly the food was simply delicious and fresh I had Peri Peri chicken and Espetada Carnival my go to favorite dishes of Nandos with a side or Peri Peri edges and their newly introduced Summer rice and every bite was filled with flavors. Also I tried Pomegranate Mojito which was so refreshing and good a must must try.”November 2022
“Yesterday I visited Nandos Motor City branch and what a beautiful interior and ambiance they have the staff is very cooperative and friendly the food was simply delicious and fresh I had Peri Peri chicken and Espetada Carnival my go to favorite dishes of Nandos with a side or Peri Peri edges and their newly introduced Summer rice and every bite was filled with flavors. Also I tried Pomegranate Mojito which was so refreshing and good a must must try.”
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“Yesterday I visited Nandos Motor City branch and what a beautiful interior and ambiance they have the staff is very cooperative and friendly the food was simply delicious and fresh I had Peri Peri chicken and Espetada Carnival my go to favorite dishes of Nandos with a side or Peri Peri edges and their newly introduced Summer rice and every bite was filled with flavors. Also I tried Pomegranate Mojito which was so refreshing and good a must must try.”November 2022
“I ordered the most popular 1/4 chicken and peri peri fries. It was just perfect, not too mild and not too spicy.”
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“I ordered the most popular 1/4 chicken and peri peri fries. It was just perfect, not too mild and not too spicy.”January 2026
“Pistachio rabanadas are in my fav list now, casa- style cheese n veg omelette wa scrumptious and filling and that berry smoothie was the healthiest part of our breakfast.”
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“Pistachio rabanadas are in my fav list now, casa- style cheese n veg omelette wa scrumptious and filling and that berry smoothie was the healthiest part of our breakfast.”December 2022
“My absolute go to is the pulled chicken hummus; it is a staple for me every single time.”
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“My absolute go to is the pulled chicken hummus; it is a staple for me every single time.”January 2026
“The food is average. The best is the sauce used in chicken dressing. We had quinoa salad which is good, chicken Caesar wrap and it’s acceptable, cashew chicken was good and the espetada breasts was good too. The outdoor seating is bit noisy due to the autodrome opposite side. The staff are very kind and very welcoming”
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“The food is average. The best is the sauce used in chicken dressing. We had quinoa salad which is good, chicken Caesar wrap and it’s acceptable, cashew chicken was good and the espetada breasts was good too. The outdoor seating is bit noisy due to the autodrome opposite side. The staff are very kind and very welcoming”December 2024
“The shakshuka and Turkish eggs were particularly delicious and we highly recommend them.”
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“The shakshuka and Turkish eggs were particularly delicious and we highly recommend them.”September 2025
“The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked—especially their signature peri-peri chicken which never disappoints.”
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“The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked—especially their signature peri-peri chicken which never disappoints.”May 2026
“I ordered Honey crunch tigela Homemade chicken pulled & herbs omelette Spiced maple & butter milk pancakes Espresso Cappuccino Fried eggs Everything was super delicious & healthy.”
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“I ordered Honey crunch tigela Homemade chicken pulled & herbs omelette Spiced maple & butter milk pancakes Espresso Cappuccino Fried eggs Everything was super delicious & healthy.”November 2022
“Yesterday I visited Nandos Motor City branch and what a beautiful interior and ambiance they have the staff is very cooperative and friendly the food was simply delicious and fresh I had Peri Peri chicken and Espetada Carnival my go to favorite dishes of Nandos with a side or Peri Peri edges and their newly introduced Summer rice and every bite was filled with flavors. Also I tried Pomegranate Mojito which was so refreshing and good a must must try.”
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“Yesterday I visited Nandos Motor City branch and what a beautiful interior and ambiance they have the staff is very cooperative and friendly the food was simply delicious and fresh I had Peri Peri chicken and Espetada Carnival my go to favorite dishes of Nandos with a side or Peri Peri edges and their newly introduced Summer rice and every bite was filled with flavors. Also I tried Pomegranate Mojito which was so refreshing and good a must must try.”November 2022
“The shakshuka and Turkish eggs were particularly delicious and we highly recommend them.”
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“The shakshuka and Turkish eggs were particularly delicious and we highly recommend them.”September 2025
“They have limited vegetarian options but the veg burger was real good.”
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“They have limited vegetarian options but the veg burger was real good.”May 2024
“I ordered Honey crunch tigela Homemade chicken pulled & herbs omelette Spiced maple & butter milk pancakes Espresso Cappuccino Fried eggs Everything was super delicious & healthy.”
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“I ordered Honey crunch tigela Homemade chicken pulled & herbs omelette Spiced maple & butter milk pancakes Espresso Cappuccino Fried eggs Everything was super delicious & healthy.”November 2022
“I ordered Honey crunch tigela Homemade chicken pulled & herbs omelette Spiced maple & butter milk pancakes Espresso Cappuccino Fried eggs Everything was super delicious & healthy.”
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“I ordered Honey crunch tigela Homemade chicken pulled & herbs omelette Spiced maple & butter milk pancakes Espresso Cappuccino Fried eggs Everything was super delicious & healthy.”November 2022
“Yesterday I visited Nandos Motor City branch and what a beautiful interior and ambiance they have the staff is very cooperative and friendly the food was simply delicious and fresh I had Peri Peri chicken and Espetada Carnival my go to favorite dishes of Nandos with a side or Peri Peri edges and their newly introduced Summer rice and every bite was filled with flavors. Also I tried Pomegranate Mojito which was so refreshing and good a must must try.”
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“Yesterday I visited Nandos Motor City branch and what a beautiful interior and ambiance they have the staff is very cooperative and friendly the food was simply delicious and fresh I had Peri Peri chicken and Espetada Carnival my go to favorite dishes of Nandos with a side or Peri Peri edges and their newly introduced Summer rice and every bite was filled with flavors. Also I tried Pomegranate Mojito which was so refreshing and good a must must try.”November 2022
“Pistachio rabanadas are in my fav list now, casa- style cheese n veg omelette wa scrumptious and filling and that berry smoothie was the healthiest part of our breakfast.”
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“Pistachio rabanadas are in my fav list now, casa- style cheese n veg omelette wa scrumptious and filling and that berry smoothie was the healthiest part of our breakfast.”December 2022
“Tried the Casa and the Breakfast Mesa platters. Even though the plates were full and filling it wasn’t seasoned. We were waiting to finish the food and leave. We weren’t happy with the meal as we came with lot of expectations and it was a let down.”
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“Tried the Casa and the Breakfast Mesa platters. Even though the plates were full and filling it wasn’t seasoned. We were waiting to finish the food and leave. We weren’t happy with the meal as we came with lot of expectations and it was a let down.”April 2024
“Tried the Casa and the Breakfast Mesa platters. Even though the plates were full and filling it wasn’t seasoned. We were waiting to finish the food and leave. We weren’t happy with the meal as we came with lot of expectations and it was a let down.”
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“Tried the Casa and the Breakfast Mesa platters. Even though the plates were full and filling it wasn’t seasoned. We were waiting to finish the food and leave. We weren’t happy with the meal as we came with lot of expectations and it was a let down.”April 2024
Use Back Parking. Approach from the back for the reported underground parking, which is free for two hours.
Ask Mild. If chilli is not your thing, ask the kitchen to remove the spices; one diner received a flavourful wrap with no heat.
Breakfast Hours. Breakfast is reported as being served from 8am to 12pm, so plan a morning visit within that window.
Choose Indoors. For a quieter meal, consider indoor seating because the outdoor area can pick up noise from the autodrome.
Check Specials. Confirm lunch-special availability before ordering the Chicken & Veg Tigela, as one diner found it unavailable despite the menu listing.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Service is often quick, but one family visit reported that the order took too long to reach the table.
A diner found the Chicken & Veg Tigela unavailable during the lunch special despite it appearing on the menu.
Outdoor seating can be noisy because the autodrome is opposite the restaurant.
One visit reported fishy-tasting chicken, oily undercooked fries and a fly around the food.
Vegetarian choices are limited, although one review said the vegetable burger was good.
The Bottom Line
Nando’s Union Coop, Motor City is a Portuguese-style, flame-grilled chicken restaurant with PERi-PERi sauces and a notably broad breakfast offering. For a first order, reviews point to the Peri Avocado butterfly chicken, pulled chicken hummus or Espetada a torre. Breakfast brings shakshuka, Turkish eggs, omelettes and pancakes, and is reported as available from 8am to 12pm.
Service is one of the outlet’s stronger points: diners commonly describe the team as welcoming, attentive and fast, with some meals arriving in around 10 minutes. There are indoor and outdoor tables, and one review mentions a view towards the motor-racing track from the restaurant’s eastern corner. Families may appreciate the balloons given to children during one breakfast visit.
Parking is a useful practical detail. A review recommends approaching from the back for underground parking that is free for two hours. The outlet is also reported to open 24 hours, making it useful for late takeaways, although delivery was described as taking at least an hour in an older review.
Expect some inconsistency: one diner found a lunch order slow, another could not get the Chicken & Veg Tigela special, and outdoor seating may be noisy. Vegetarian choices are limited, while spice levels can be adjusted if you ask.