Nanu’s Hot Chicken had its grand opening and cut the red ribbon for the first Bucks County location on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 1947 Street Road in Bensalem. Owners Muhammad Faisal and Ikram Rashid,who also own locations at Drexel and Chestnut Street, hosted a giant food giveaway and Eagles tailgate party with comp chicken meals for hundreds of people. Festivities included an opening ceremony with prize raffles, a food eating contest, DJ and more. Store hours will be Monday through Sunday, seven days a week, from 10:00am to 3:00am.
“We are bringing the heat to Bensalem,” said Faisal in a statement. “I live in Bucks County near this location and love my local community. I know this area, I know our neighbors and I know my food – I am excited to bring this all together. This is a win-win as it lets me bring my own community the food that I love. This is living the dream and I am so thankful for this opportunity.”
Nanu’s Hot Chicken menu features halal Nashville style hot chicken tenders, sandwiches, loaded fries, sides, desserts, smoothies and catering options. Guests are invited to test their taste buds with homemade spice-coated chicken tenders ranging from no spice to reaper, in regular or hot honey.
Nanu’s was created by four brothers who had a dream to make real change happen in the world and who had a passion for helping those in need, including Nanu, who was born with Down Syndrome. Imran, Ikram, Haroon and Nanu Rashid created Nanu’s in 2023 and opened their first location at 2210 Cottman Avenue in July of that year.
The brothers started the first location, then decided to expand the business, and began searching for partners. Muhammad Faisal was the first to join their team. Faisal now owns three locations – starting with 3301 Market Street aka Drexel University in Philadelphia, which opened in December 2023. He went on to open 4407 Chestnut Street in April 2024. He celebrates his third location with Bucks County at 1947 Street Road. He has plans to open a fourth location in the near future. Including Faisal’s restaurants, Nanu’s has quickly grown to include eight locations throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, with a ninth on the way!
For the location, look for take-out, delivery and dine-in. The dining room has seating for up to 20 people at colorful tables and chairs to complement the giant 270 degree art murals, with nods to Philadelphia which include shout-outs to the Phillies, Eagles, and 76ers, LOVE Statue, Liberty Bell, iconic Philly smiley face, and more. Overhead, look for a solar system inspired ceiling.
For the menu, look for the following signature items, including:
Chicken Sandwich with Fries
Pickles, Cheese, Coleslaw, Nanu’s Sauce.
Chicken Tenders with Fries
Served with house waffle, pickles, Nanu’s sauce.
Loaded Waffle Fries
Crispy waffle fries with chopped Nashville style hot chicken tenders, cheese, pickles, drizzled with Nanu’s sauce.
Chicken Tenders with Fries
Served with house waffle, pickles and Nanu’s sauce.
Loaded Chicken Fries
Crispy fries topped with Nashville style hot chicken tenders, cheese and pickles with Nanu’s sauce.
Chicken Tender Wrap with Fries
Our signature Nashville chicken tender topped with coleslaw, cheese, pickles and nanu’s sauce. Served on a fresh white tortilla and with a side of our signature seasoned french fries.
Wings with Fries
Served with pickles, coleslaw and Nanu’s sauce.
Cauli Sando with Fries (Vegetarian)
Served with pickles, cheese, coleslaw and Nanu’s sauce.
Cauli Tenders and fries
Served with house waffle, coleslaw, pickles and Nanu’s sauce.
Shrimp Wrap with fries (Seafood)
White tortilla topped with jumbo shrimp, coleslaw, pickles, cheese and Nanu’s sauce.
Shrimp Loaded Fries
Crispy fries topped with Jumbo Shrimp, cheese, pickles and drizzled with Nanu’s sauce.
Spice levels include no spice, mild, medium, hot, extra and reaper. Hot honey or regular is available.
Smoothies
Classic or cheesecake (similar to a milkshake) in blueberry, caramel, chocolate, mango, mixed berry, piña colada, pineapple, strawberry, vanilla, or build your own.
Nanu’s Hot Chicken is available on DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats. Look for delivery radius and details inside the apps for each location.
With the Bucks County location, this means eight stores are open with a surprise ninth to be soon announced!
