Rei Dos Leitoes King of the Pigs

About Rei Dos Leitoes King of the Pigs

Rei Dos Leitoes King of the Pigs is an open flame BBQ restaurant located on Hamilton Road in London, Ontario, serving the local community and surrounding areas. The establishment offers a variety of authentic Portuguese dishes, featuring a menu centered on churrasqueira, which refers to cooking over an open flame. The restaurant is well known for its unique charcoal-infused chicken, prepared using hard wood charcoal as the sole fuel source, and its own signature sauces, including a popular Piri Piri variety. The dine-in menu features a diverse selection of appetizers and main courses. Starters include Portuguese Chouriço, chicken noodle soup, cheese toast, chicken wings, and house salad. Main entrees, which are served with bread, olives, and a choice of fries, salad, or rice, include 1/4 and 1/2 chicken dinners, pork side ribs, pork cutlets, baby back ribs, steak dinners, and various chicken and pork combinations. The restaurant also provides a sandwich selection on Portuguese buns, such as the Bifana, pulled pork, and steak sandwiches, as well as a chicken salad with cheese. The business has a long history in the region, with its first location opening in London in 1992. The Vieira family purchased the restaurant in 2001, eventually expanding to a second location in Cherryhill Mall in 2009. The name King of the Pigs is a translation of the Portuguese name Rei dos Leitões, which originates from the Bairrada region of Portugal. In addition to its dining locations, the restaurant provides catering and event services, offering custom menus for various occasions ranging from individual meals to large corporate events. Customers can also place orders online for the Hamilton Road, Cherryhill, and Strathroy locations.