What is Peli Peli?
Peli Peli (also known as Piri Piri or Peri Peri), which means Bird’s-Eye Chili, is a spice found by the Portuguese in the 15th Century on the plains of Southern Africa. The spice rapidly became popular when used to prepare sauces and marinades for Portuguese and African foods. The Bird's-Eye Chili is the cornerstone spice for our cuisine and concept. Peli Peli presents a fresh new dining experience by combining our signature Flame Pepper chicken recipe, as well as traditional family recipes and dishes collected from around the world. The Peli Peli menu items are infused with our unique line of dipping sauces that include sweet specials such as Passion Fruit and Mint Mojito, original favorites like Citrus Lemon Butter and Roasted Garlic, and of course our signature hot sauce Spicy Peli Peli and the Spicy Ginger. Peli Peli’s dipping sauces are available for any entrée and help bring out the bold flavors of the cuisine, as well as make each dining experience interesting and memorable. In addition to this amazing blend of innovative cuisine, guests entering Peli Peli will embark on a journey that will capture their heart, soul and belly and discover an extraordinary atmosphere of live music, extravagant design and attentive staff.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday: 10:30am - 10:00pm
About the Concept
Peli Peli is an upscale casual restaurant located at the Vintage Park shopping center in North Houston (Hwy 249 & Louetta). Guests are invited to dine under Peli Peli’s 30-foot tall, one-of-a-kind Acacia Tree and illuminated sky while enjoying live jazz, avant-garde architecture, a spacious dining area, a Sunday brunch, full bar & lounge, a cozy private dining room and an outdoor patio facing the Piazza.
Peli Peli’s menu will feature its signature Flame Pepper Chicken which is marinated in guava, grilled over Applewood smoke and served with a variety of dipping sauces ranging from sweet to spicy. In addition to a mix of traditional American and European favorites, Peli Peli’s menu includes exotic fare inspired by Chef Paul Friedman’s experiences in South Africa, Europe and the United States.
About the Chef
Paul Friedman is the Master Chef of Peli Peli. Chef Paul has had over 35 years of experience in the restaurant industry, having owned and operated successful restaurant concepts in South Africa and Germany, as well as being the creator of Paul’s Pizza Shop, a nationally-recognized pizza concept in North Houston.
Executive Chef Paul Friedman has utilized the Peli Peli spice in an innovative, new way to create his own infusion of spice with exotic fruits from Southern Africa and Europe such as Guava, Granadilla (passion fruit), papaya and mango. The result is a myriad of dipping sauces and marinades that bring out the best flavors in chicken, steak, and seafood to create a tingling sensation for your taste buds.