"Can we get Portuguese food?"
"No."
This tends to be how most conversations regarding weekend take out options with my boyfriend go. And after our previous costly Portuguese takeout blunder, I was not risking being the laughing stock of my family yet again. Somehow though, my boyfriend swindled me into an agreement and that's how we ended up ordering dinner from Red Rooster.
I'll admit, I did roll my eyes when I saw they had rissois on the menu - that is an all day ordeal and any place that takes on this challenge is either doing it wrong or really is hitting the ball out of the park. Unfortunately, the employee who is responsible for rissois was away so we couldn't order any; but onwards with the review!
The chicken had exactly the roasted flavour I expect when I have BBQ chicken. The rice was delicious, although the fries left little to be desired (some were a bit too well done and could have used some salt.) I was absolutely elated that they carry an array of Sumol products that took me right back to my childhood. (Seriously, nothing better than passion fruit juice - if you haven't had this before, you're missing out!)
We also ordered their pasteis de nata which I was completely gutted over as the custard had gone a bit funny and the crust was soggy - I couldn't get through it. And honestly -- I think they were store bought. So for this reason and the French fries (which honestly, might have been a personal preference) I give Red Rooster 4 stars!