Nando's Maidstone

You know the drill with Nando's, but this Earl Street spot does what it does well—proper Portuguese-style flame-grilled chicken that arrives with actual char, not that sad steamed affair you get elsewhere. The peri-peri heat scale actually means something here; ask for extra hot and they'll respect that without the eye-rolling. It's the kind of place where you can rock up solo for a quick lunch, bring mates for a casual dinner, or squeeze the family in on a weekend without anyone acting precious about it. The space feels unpretentious, which matters when you're in the town centre and don't want to fuss about.