Roosters Piri Piri

You're walking down South Street in the heart of Romford town centre, and the smell hits you before you even clock the place. Roosters isn't trying to be fancy—it's just good at what it does. Order the peri peri chicken (mild to extra hot, your call) and watch them work the grill. The spice levels aren't messing about, but there's real flavour underneath, not just fire for fire's sake. Sides are solid: proper crispy chips, coleslaw that doesn't taste like it came from a bag. It's the kind of spot where you're eating standing up or at a tight table, and you don't mind one bit because you're too busy eating.