Nando’s Tahlia Street, Riyadh, Officially Opens With a Red-hot Launch Evening

A Casa truly Fit for The Kingdom! Regional Nando’s and Landmark Group officials joined the Nando’s Tahlia Street, Riyadh team in the grand opening ceremony of the Middle East’s biggest Casa yesterday. A flagship location for the famed Afro-Portuguese style, flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken restaurant chain, where Ibrahim Al Jarallah- Deputy Managing Director of Star Group Holdings, Jardine Omar - official representative of the south African Embassy - Economic Counsellor, Embassy of South Africa; Antonio Gaivao -  official representative of the Embassy of Portugal - Councellor, Embassy of Portugal; Richard Barclay - COO (Chief Operations Officer) Foodmark; and  Carlo Aoun - Territory Head, Landmark Hospitality joined hand in the cutting of the ribbon, marking the official opening of the venue.

The 2016 introduction of Nando’s in Saudi Arabia saw the Rubeen Plaza Casa, Riyadh, recognized as the most successful market entry in the 30 years of brand history. With such a flaming-good result, and so much love shown for the delicious PERi-PERi flavor, Nando’s is fired up to expand its footprint in KSA, bringing the people of Riyadh the greatest experience yet with the introduction of the Tahlia Street Casa, Fit for The Kingdom!

The VIP evening was the talk of the town and  included traditional entertainment by “Al Dereyeh Band” who performed a cultural “Arda Dance”. The Nandocas “Nando’s staff” created a unique art masterpiece about the opening. The staff were kept busy, serving a delicious spread of Nando’s PERi-PERi chicken favourites to guests, showcasing the 818 sqm, 302 seat, multi-story Tahlia Street restaurant in all its glory a signature Nando’s Casa, and the largest ever built in the Middle East, the dynamic, handpainted shopfront uses traditional African-influenced patterns combined with hand-carved clay designs, transporting the customer to the cultural roots of the brand upon entry. A dedicated family area offers and element of privacy on the upper level, with the main dining area downstairs providing an open, social experience.  

Nando’s Tahlia Street, Riyadh is perfectly situated in the heart of The Kingdom, with big things expected from the outlet as it hits this bustling main street. Home to the best flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken in the world, Nando’s guarantees produce will always be fresh (never frozen), flame-grilled (not fried), 24 hour marinated and basted in the PERi-PERi flavour of your choice. Nando’s is available in Lemon & Herb, Mild, Hot and Extra-Hot flavours. The menu offers various options from flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken to refreshingly creative salads, burgers, wraps, desserts and bottomless soft drinks. Established in 1987 in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nando's has since expanded worldwide to over 23 countries across five continents.