
Five Lads
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About Five Lads
Five Lads is a chicken restaurant in London at 308 High Rd. Leyton, built around flame-grilled Peri Peri chicken. Lamb chops and smash burgers share the menu for anyone who wants something other than chicken, and the kitchen prepares its chicken and burgers fresh to order. Lemon and herb chicken strips come on their own or in a chicken strip burger, and loaded fries and chips fill out the sides. Guests order at the counter and can choose from plenty of seating options inside. The team has also adjusted drink orders on request. Paid street parking sits outside the door, with room for only a few cars.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention grilled chicken platter, chicken burgers, loaded fries and lemon & herb chicken strips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention grilled chicken platter, chicken burgers, loaded fries and lemon & herb chicken strips.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the grilled chicken platter, praising its flavourful sauce and chicken that tastes fresh, tender and made to order. Close behind are the burgers, with one diner ordering a loaded box of chicken strip burger and lemon and herb strips, and another pairing quarter chicken with loaded fries. Several describe generous portions, a family-friendly feel with plenty of seating, and staff who accommodated a request to swap soft drinks. The caveats are specific. One reviewer found the lamb chops burnt inside and the chicken bland, as if boiled with sauce poured over it afterwards, while another wished for more flexibility after a request to swap beef for chicken was refused. A third reviewer compared the food and cost to Nandos and noted one of two toilets was out of order. Even so, the service draws mostly warm remarks, and one regular summed up the chicken simply as fresh and delicious.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the grilled chicken platter, praising its flavourful sauce and chicken that tastes fresh, tender and made to order. Close behind are the burgers, with one diner ordering a loaded box of chicken strip burger and lemon and herb strips, and another pairing quarter chicken with loaded fries. Several describe generous portions, a family-friendly feel with plenty of seating, and staff who accommodated a request to swap soft drinks. The caveats are specific. One reviewer found the lamb chops burnt inside and the chicken bland, as if boiled with sauce poured over it afterwards, while another wished for more flexibility after a request to swap beef for chicken was refused. A third reviewer compared the food and cost to Nandos and noted one of two toilets was out of order. Even so, the service draws mostly warm remarks, and one regular summed up the chicken simply as fresh and delicious.
Featured reviews
- Usman Hussain
“Highly recommend Five Lads always 5 star chicken fresh and delicious”
- Waqas Mirza
“I had a mixed experience at Five Lads. The customer service was good, and the staff were friendly and attentive. However, the food was disappointing. The lamb chops were burnt on the inside, which affected both the taste and quality. The chicken tasted like it had simply been boiled with sauce poured on top afterwards, rather than being properly seasoned or marinated. The flavour did not go deep into the meat, so it tasted quite bland. While I appreciate the good service, the food quality needs improvement.”
- Imran Lakhi
“Fairly decent l, would definitely go back, good food. Would like them to be a bit more flexible. I think we tried to change beef for chicken, which I've done in other places, otherwise would recommend this place.”
- Mian Awais Aziz
“I had a very unpleasant experience at this restaurant. While eating my meal, I found a hair in my food, which is extremely unhygienic and unacceptable. When I raised this issue with the staff, the manager refused to acknowledge the problem, and other staff members were rude and unhelpful. There was no proper apology or attempt to resolve the situation. This is not the first time I’ve had issues here, as I previously experienced concerns with food quality as well. Overall, the hygiene standards and customer service are very poor. I would not recommend this place until serious improvements are made.”
- Berf Yavuz
“I drove past here a couple of times and decided to finally pop in. I was very pleasantly surprised. The food was absolutely amazing. I got 1/4 chicken and loaded fries. Flavours where amazing. Service was amazing and the atmosphere was really nice. I would recommend everyone to give this place a try 10/10.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“If you're looking for the best flame-grilled Peri Peri chicken in town, you've come to the right place. At Five Lads, we’re all about big flavors, great vibes, and keeping things consistent—we want every meal to be just as good as the last. Our signature flame-grilled Peri Peri chicken is what we’re famous for, marinated to perfection and cooked over an open flame just the way you like it. Not in the mood for chicken? No worries—our smash burgers and tender lamb chops are absolute hits with our regulars, too. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite, hanging out with friends, or bringing the whole family down, our team is here to make sure you have a great time. Come drop by and see why we're the go-to spot in Leyton!”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Free street parking
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Vegetarian options
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Late-night food
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Dining options· 4
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Offerings· 3
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Crowd· 3
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Chicken restaurants near Five Lads
- Megabite grill house4.9911.3 mi
grilled chicken, chicken and rice, chicken wings
- 2.7 mi
piri piri chicken, smash burger, chicken wings
- Popeyes Louisiana Chicken4.85,6773.5 mi
crispy fried chicken, seasoned fries, breakfast wrap
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Lads | 4.31,743 | — | grilled chicken platter, chicken burgers, loaded fries |
| Megabite grill house | 4.991 | 1.3 mi | grilled chicken, chicken and rice, chicken wings |
| Roosters Piri Piri - Mile End | 3.8688 | 2.7 mi | piri piri chicken, smash burger, chicken wings |
| Popeyes Louisiana Chicken | 4.85,677 | 3.5 mi | crispy fried chicken, seasoned fries, breakfast wrap |
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