Nando's Sunderland

You'd think a chain chicken shop wouldn't matter much, but when you're wandering down High Street West after a proper shopping session or before heading to the Empire, this Nando's actually delivers. The staff here seem to give a toss about getting your order right – no burnt halloumi or chicken drier than the Sahara like you might get elsewhere. The butterfly chicken comes properly marinated and they're generous with the peri-peri sauce rather than stingy. Even on busy Saturday afternoons when the place is rammed with families and groups of mates, service stays fairly swift. It's nothing revolutionary, but when you want reliable Portuguese-style chicken without venturing far from the city centre shops, this spot does the job properly.