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Restaurant & Bar Reviews » Raleigh » Get your Chicken Roasted Peruvian-style at Mami Nora’s

February 2, 2012 by Ron Wen 4 Comments

Get your Chicken Roasted Peruvian-style at Mami Nora’s

Mami Nora's Rotisserie in Raleigh, Interior at Mami Nora's in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Mami Nora’s Rotisserie in Raleigh, Interior at Mami Nora’s in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

While fried chicken always hits the spot, it’s probably not the best long-term option for consuming your chicken buck-buck-cluck. Between the cholesterol, trans-fats and calories, rotisserie chicken is typically a healthier choice. And with Mami Nora’s out on Wake Forest Road, you won’t even be sacrificing any taste, either! While the original Mami Nora’s is based out of Durham, the newer sister restaurant seems to be doing better in the online review world. If you haven’t tried Peruvian chicken before, you’re in for a treat. The meat is rubbed with spices and grilled over wood to create a VERY tasty bird. Along with Mami Nora’s traditional South American sides, you’ve got the makings of a hearty but reasonably priced meal.

Order counter at Mami Nora's in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Order counter at Mami Nora’s in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

Step inside the bright yellow building, head on over to the counter and you’ll see a handful of choice on the menu mounted above. Three or four rotisserie chicken options along with some sides (black beans, three types of plantains, yucca fries, and more) keeps things basic. I’ll typically go with the 1/2 chicken option along with two sides for $8. Grab a seat after you order at the counter, it’ll typically take five or ten minutes to get you served. Mami Nora’s also has a nice array of S. American soft drinks (Inca Kola, Cola Champagne) available. Yes, you could probably get your rotisserie chicken faster at Boston Market but it’s going to be worth the wait.

Black beans and chicken at Mami Nora's in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Black beans and chicken at Mami Nora’s in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

Out pops a smallish chicken, cut into two quarters with well-browned skin. The meat is slightly smoked from the wood flame and tender. And the spices? Not a typical sweet marinade but a hearty mix of what tastes like oregano, garlic, and more. The chicken is served with aji verde and amarillo (creamy pepper sauce, the green is spicy) as a condiment, sort of a mayonnaise dipping sauce. Be aware that if you do take-out, they’ll be packing your bird and food in a lot of styrofoam, if only they could be greener! I brought some Mami Nora’s chicken to a potluck and it disappeared in a blink of an eye…

Roast chicken and sweet plantains at Mami Nora's in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Roast chicken and sweet plantains at Mami Nora’s in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

Mami Nora’s also does awesome sweet plantains that have been softened and sweetened to perfection. Toothsome and satisfying, they are up there on my best plantains ever, list. The chicken soup is a bit salty but full of veggies and meat. And their black bean (frijoles) are basic but very tasty. In addition to the chicken, I’ve also tried their arroz chaufa (fried rice with chicken, sausage) and a side salad which was excellent. Mami Nora’s has a small selection of desserts, including flan and a tres leches cake special from time to time.

Interior at Mami Nora's in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Interior at Mami Nora’s in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

What I really like about Mami Nora’s is the authenticity of the place. Between the staff and patrons, the place has a real latin feel. Salsa music on the speakers overhead, simple carved wood chairs and tables, Mami Nora’s has enough personality to briefly take you to Sud America for your meal. And yeah, the food is inexpensive and good, always a winning combination on Foodalicious Follies! There’s nothing like great roasted chicken and that’s what Mami Nora’s delivers on the cheap, bon appetit.

 

Mami Nora’s Rotisserie

2401 Wake Forest Road

Raleigh, NC 27608

919.834.8572

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Filed Under: Raleigh, Restaurant & Bar Reviews Tagged With: Best, Cheap Eats, Chicken, Peruvian Restaurants

Comments

  1. Ben says

    February 9, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    >Mami Nora's is great, and a good deal too. I haven't tried anything other than the roasted chicken.

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  2. RonW says

    February 9, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    >Hah, I think there's only like two non-chicken items on the menu, Ben! But I would like to try the lomo saltado there. FYI, but I just hit up MachuPicchu Peruvian today for lunch. Mile up the road from Mami Nora's on Wake Forest and across from Los Cuates. This corridor of Wake Forest Road is becoming Little S. America

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  3. Havana Grill, Cary for Satisfying Cuban Fare Downtown! says

    November 21, 2013 at 4:19 am

    […] next to explore the menu.  It’s solid but I’d confess to prefering Oakwood Cafe or Mami Nora’s or a variety of other Latin-American eateries.  Havana Grill may actually dish out pretty […]

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  1. Havana Grill, Cary for Satisfying Cuban Fare Downtown! says:
    November 20, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    […] next to explore the menu.  It’s solid but I’d confess to prefering Oakwood Cafe or Mami Nora’s or a variety of other Latin-American eateries.  Havana Grill may actually dish out pretty […]

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