Oricco Mediterranean Charcoal Chicken

There’s something mesmerising about a rack of flattened chicken rotating over glowing coals to the roar of a hair dryer. And Oricco’s is all the better for it.
I only popped in for a quick snack — falafel, chips and garlic sauce — somewhat astounding the patriarch of the joint with my small order; «ONLY one falafel and chips??» Probably not something they’re used to given the many large platters I saw being carried out whilst I ate. But despite my odd order, these guys went above and beyond plating it up with a small pile of salad, pickles and tahini sauce. These guys knew what I needed even before I did; the perfect palate cleanser after that delicious fattiness!
The falafel was little disappointing; a bit dry and sadly not reheated but the chips were freshly fried in that perfect, chicken shop style — a mixture of soft and crispy with a sprinkling of chicken salt. The garlic sauce? Thick, creamy, and enough garlic to make sure everyone in a 5 km radius will smell you coming. I smelt like garlic and smoke the rest of the day, and boy was everyone jealous!

These guys do a mean chicken roll, you know, with actual chicken bits that have been flat roasted around and around. Their hot chips are totally yummy and I think I could happily eat that as a meal in itself if it didn’t horrify most of my friends that I don’t touch the chicken…
Their garlic sauce is creamy and delish. You’ll be sweating it out for days, I promise.
They have a range of salads available inside as well as other Lebanese dishes from Kibbe to falafel.
Seating is available inside and outside, usually this place can get pretty busy so when I was living around the corner I’d call up and order and then walk up 10 minutes later to pick up.

I’ve been coming here for ages, their chicken burgers are delish and the shawarma here is amazing get it in a wrap with hummus and tabouli you won’t regret it!

Tender and juicy chicken & seasoned well! Yummy Chicken salt chips!