Nando's Hemel Hempstead

You know the drill with Nando's, but this Jarman Square location does what it does well—no pretence, just properly grilled chicken with enough heat levels to suit everyone from your nan to your spicy-food-obsessed mate. It's the kind of place you rock up to when you can't be bothered with cooking but want something more interesting than a chain burger. The vibe is refreshingly unpretentious; families, mates meeting up, couples grabbing dinner—everyone's welcome and nobody's judging your peri-peri choice. Service is quick, the queues move, and you're in and out without drama. At these prices (around £10-15 for a main), it's solid value for Hemel.