Went for the first time pre Xmas and i was quite looking forward to it. The reality? Like every other chain restaurant appealing to the masses, it completely under delivered, end.
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Went for the first time pre Xmas and i was quite looking forward to it. The reality? Like every other chain restaurant appealing to the masses, it completely under delivered, end.
Billy the Fish
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It is what it is, and that's all that it is!!!! That applies to Nandos and KFC as well. Nobody is forced to eat at any of these places.
Everything has a time, a place and a price bracket. I'll never understand why people slag off a business that is catering for a specific market - if they weren't doing it very well they would simply go bust. As it is, all the restaurants mentioned seem to be doing a pretty bloody good job of selling food to people.
At the risk of repeating what TCB said, who is bang on as usual:
KFC - For when you're travelling, shopping or need something fast. I had one today for lunch from Cobham services and it was fine - juicy bit of chicken in a bun, £5.99 so can't complain.
Nandos - If you want something slightly better than fast food but still with the convenience factor and under £15 - shopping with the missus usually. Don't complain when you find out it's just a bit of chicken, that's what they sell!
Las Iguanas - Party restaurant to get pissed up in, great for birthdays, work dos, hen parties etc. Food is decent enough and reasonably priced for what it is - £20ish for a starter and main is smack-bang in the average price territory, if you want better than average food go to a non-chain restaurant that is more expensive!
We're spoilt for choice for places to eat in this country, there's no excuse for complaining about anything other than food and service that isn't consistant with the price.
DarrenFreemansPerm
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It is what it is, and that's all that it is!!!! That applies to Nandos and KFC as well. Nobody is forced to eat at any of these places.
Everything has a time, a place and a price bracket. I'll never understand why people slag off a business that is catering for a specific market - if they weren't doing it very well they would simply go bust. As it is, all the restaurants mentioned seem to be doing a pretty bloody good job of selling food to people.
At the risk of repeating what TCB said, who is bang on as usual:
KFC - For when you're travelling, shopping or need something fast. I had one today for lunch from Cobham services and it was fine - juicy bit of chicken in a bun, £5.99 so can't complain.
Nandos - If you want something slightly better than fast food but still with the convenience factor and under £15 - shopping with the missus usually. Don't complain when you find out it's just a bit of chicken, that's what they sell!
Las Iguanas - Party restaurant to get pissed up in, great for birthdays, work dos, hen parties etc. Food is decent enough and reasonably priced for what it is - £20ish for a starter and main is smack-bang in the average price territory, if you want better than average food go to a non-chain restaurant that is more expensive!
We're spoilt for choice for places to eat in this country, there's no excuse for complaining about anything other than food and service that isn't consistant with the price.
Thanks for the advice, as I said I don't go there out of choice, only when it's been chosen as a venue for a party etc. I appreciate it's a chain ,this however isn't a good enough excuse to serve such under seasoned bland food. I'm guessing you like it which is why you've got your knickers in a knot?
Billy the Fish
Technocrat
How have I possibly got my knickers in a knot??
You've missed the point of what I'm saying, of course I like it - you say that as if I'm supposed to not like it because it's very middle of the road. I also like some much better restaurants and some much worse ones.
It fits the bill if I want a £20 plate of food, and the food there is perfectly adequate for £20. If I went there expecting top notch food then I'd obviously be very disappointed.
symyjym
Banned
Oh, I thought you where calling me a super pussy or something
Excellent, the original gag was very funny, not getting it was hillarious, but feeling insulted and taking it personally took it to another level. Good old NSC.
bn1&bn3 Albion
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Love Nandos, go there all the time, highly doubt I'll go to this one though..
DarrenFreemansPerm
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I appreciate it's all about opinions, but mine is that it does not represent good value for money. I agree it's not the most expensive restaurant but it's not the cheapest either. I've had some really poor offerings from L.I and that is what I have to base my opinion on. Sorry for the knickers in a knot comment, bit ott.
Butch Willykins
Well-known member
Surely what we need is one of these?
Where would you recommend which has superior food around the same price then?
