An good casual chicken restaurant in Charlotte area
Viva Chicken is a restaurant chain specializing in Peruvian cuisine, with several locations in North Carolina. The atmosphere at Viva Chicken is casual with a clean design of concrete floors, open kitchen, and bright colors that gives it a welcoming ambiance. The restaurant was very open and clean and had seating areas inside and out. The menu caters to a variety of dietary preferences, offering gluten-free and vegetarian options, along with traditional Peruvian staples like the popular Inca Cola and flavorful aji sauces. They give good sized portions and the prices are reasonable for the quality of food. You order at the counter and they give you a number to put on your table. Service was fast and friendly. We told them we were first-time visitors and they helped us to pick out some good choices. I got a bbq sandwich and my partner got a salad with chicken. It was made with their signature rotisserie chicken, marinated in Peruvian spices and cooked on a charcoal grill. The chicken was tender and flavorful, but was a little spicy for me. I loved their sweet potato french fries. Overall, it was a pleasant eating experience that I would recommend that others try if you like Peruvian spice.