The Peri Peri Shack recently opened up in 2020 on Kingsway and Fraser in Vancouver. They have been very popular since opening mostly for takeout and delivery. A lot of people will compare them to Nando’s or Barcelos.
We were invited to check out The Peri Peri Shack for their signature menu items and see how they compare to their competition.
They also offer catering options and they are planning to open more locations in Vancouver.
Interior
Most people do takeout and delivery, but if you want to dine in, you can. There are a few tables inside, but with Covid restrictions, it is 5 customers at a time. Do note, that this number will fluctuate as go through the pandemic. best to check with them to stay up to date on what they allow.
Safety Measures
They are committed to keeping staff and customers safe during this time. They are operating at reduced capacity to ensure physical distancing, sanitization, and regular cleaning.
More on their Covid Safety Measures here: https://theperiperishack.com/covid-19/
Chicken & Rice
This is their most popular dish! The chicken is marinated in their signature marinade for 24 hours & flamed grilled to perfection. It is served on a bed of Basmati spiced rice and topped with the sauce of your choice. We got the citrus and herb sauce with this bowl
The chicken delicious and their sauce just compliments so nicely. It’s a great takeout item as it stays nice and hot. We really enjoyed it.
Flame Grilled Chicken Sandwich
The sandwich has flamed grilled boneless chicken breast topped with peri peri mayo, red onions, crisp shredded lettuce & slice of tomato on a brioche bun. It’s a solid sandwich, but nothing outstanding.
Peri Peri Chicken (Quarter Leg and Thigh)
This is marinated in their secret blend of spices and flamed grilled in your choice of spice level. You can choose from Original, Mild, Citrus & Herb, Mango, Hot, and Very Hot. We tried all their sauces and they are good, but very hot is indeed very hot. Our favourite sauce to pair with flame grilled is the hot.
Peri Peri Wings
We got the wings with their hot sauce and wow, so darn good. Highly recommend it if you love wings.
Mac & Cheese
The mac and cheese is made of a blend of cheeses topped with breadcrumbs. It was a bit bland and needed some more spice. Maybe ask for a side of hot sauce.
Fries (Original)
Of the two fries, I like the original one better as it pairs better with food.
Fries Peri Peri Seasoning
The original fries seasoned with the peri peri seasoning. I did find it to be a bit salty.
Onion Rings
The onion rings were surprisingly addicting. I didn’t expect it to be, but it was crunchy and had a good breading to onion ratio.
Peri Corn Ribs
These are a recent addition to the menu and it is brushed with butter and their signature Peri seasoning and then flame-grilled. It’s really delicious and I highly recommend it.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I did enjoy the food and I’ll be back for the flame grilled chicken and their chicken rice bowls. A solid item for lunch or dinner as it’ll get you full.
Address:
724 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
Website:
https://theperiperishack.com
