We make the kind of food you deserve; food that’s fresh,
satisfying and full of flavor. Our fire-grilled chicken and
ribs are slow-cooked to perfection. Our Zandwiches™ and
fresh, all-beef burgers are made to order. We are obsessed
with using only the freshest, high-quality ingredients. Our
goal is for you to be so satisfied with your meal you’ll
want to dance in celebration.
Zamba Chicken is Real Food
Somewhere between the fast food craze and the health food
craze lies something people have forgotten about: real food!
At Zamba Chicken, you get a real meal. We don’t pile
heaps of food on your plate and tell you that being “full” is
the same as being “satisfied.” Rather, we offer
quality meals that are the right portion at the right price.
No gimmicks. Just satisfaction.
Zamba Chicken is Real Food Served Fast
Zamba Chicken is the perfect place for lunch and dinner, as
well as a “to-go” treat for families. We are “fast
casual,” which means you get a good meal served to you
quickly. But don’t mistake us for “fast food.” Zamba
Chicken has little in common with burger joints that serve
heavily processed food. Rather, Zamba Chicken has designed
a menu of meals that people truly want: fresh, expertly-prepared
cuisine that is perfect for hungry people on the go.
Zamba Chicken is Real Food Served Fast and with Flair
You have to visit your local Zamba Chicken to get the full
experience. The aroma of fine South American barbecue wafts
in the air as you enter. An open-air kitchen features columns
of savory chickens turning slowly over an open flame. Piped
in Latin music and the colorful décor create a vibrant
atmosphere. You get to sample a menu that is brimming with
a unique blend of flavors that can best be described as “South
American Fusion.” It’s an atmosphere that will
make you want to come back over and over again.
Zamba History
Zamba Chicken is the brainchild of John Gennaro, a New Jersey-based
entrepreneur who works long hours and, like clockwork, comes
home with a craving for a hearty meal. Over the years, he has
relied on many local restaurants for late-night meals and was
consistently drawn to the delicious tastes and aromas of South
American cuisine.
John recalls visiting many small, family-owned restaurants
that stayed open late. The meals were delicious, as the recipes
were passed down from generation to generation and proudly
prepared for him. The best dishes were the slow-roasted chicken
and ribs served at the barbecue style restaurants that were
simmering in marinated juices and cooked with a delicate blend
of spices.
Everyone who patronized the small eateries seemed to enjoy
the food, as John saw the same loyal customers at the restaurants
over and over again. He did notice that these eateries sometimes
had trouble attracting new customers, presumably because many
people didn’t know what to expect from a South American
restaurant.
A light bulb went off in John’s head. With his mind
for business, he recognized an opportunity to bring these delicious
dishes to a grander stage.
“The problem with many restaurants today is everybody
is looking to make the same thing. It gets boring after a while,” John
said. “I saw an opportunity to break that trend and create
a menu of my favorite South American dishes, one that I could
use to introduce new people to the wonderful flavors of the
various cuisines.”
John began pulling together the best of the dishes he experienced
into what he can best describe as “South American Fusion.” A
unique menu began to form, comprising Brazilian flavors, Peruvian
flavors, Columbian flavors, Portuguese flavors and more. From
there, Zamba Chicken was born.
When his first store opened in 2007, the response
was overwhelming. People were anxious to experience John’s
version of South American Fusion, and were amazed by his story
of culling together the best recipes from the small, family-owned
cafes. John, and his chefs, mastered the art of creating a
South American spice blend that accentuated the flavor of the
meat, but did not overpower it.
The end result is a meal that people of any age can enjoy.
As Zamba Chicken expands and adds more stores, it remains focused
on creating fresh, tasty dishes that offer people a break from
the usual. Visiting Zamba Chicken is an experience; that’s
the hallmark of our restaurants.
