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If there’s one place that defines Sydney’s Portuguese-style charcoal chicken scene, it’s Frango’s Petersham. This family-run institution has been serving its famous Portuguese-Angolan charcoal chicken since opening its first store in 1989, right in the heart of Sydney’s Portuguese community. What started as a small family business has now grown into 12 locations across Sydney, from Concord to Cammeray.
Fun fact: frango means "chicken" in Portuguese – and that's what you're here for. Expect butterflied chicken that's marinated in spicy mix (shh! it's a closely guarded family recipe) cooked over glowing charcoal and slathered in the restaurant’s iconic chilli sauce.
Regulars also flock here for the original Portuguese chicken burger, barbecued pork belly/lamb and tomato rice. Save space for some Portuguese tarts as dessert. Yes, you can dine-in – the décor is old-school – or you can order takeaway. The queues out the door prove that Frango’s charcoal chicken is still a crowd-puller.
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