Bonjardim, Lisbon 05-2019

Just as I had spoken about last time in Lisbon, Bonjardim was on my list for piri piri (http://eatlikeushi.posthaven.com/o-churrasco-lisbon-10-2013). It was the first evening in Lisbon and the atmosphere along the al fresco street was made more lovely by 26C weather and buskers filling the air.

Cod croquettes were actually delicious and notably part of the Portugeuse restaurant manner of serving entrees and hoping to see which ones you decide to eat.

Frango assado (roast chicken on the spit) £7.6 for 1/2 (the picture shows 2 serves) was a tender charcoal chicken with excellent skin that was crisp and seasoned. The piri piri was once again a chilli oil to smear on the chicken. It doesn't have much of its own flavour, needing the salt from the chicken, but it did have a gradual slow burn that really built up mouthful after mouthful.

In the end it was definitely a good, expertly cooked chicken but having had it twice now, I don't think I can say the chicken or the piri piri is particularly unique and worth seeking out.

Bonjardim Menu Reviews Photos Location and Info - Zomato