El Jannah (Wollongong) Chicken Shop

Feast with El Jannah Wollongong

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Craving that next-level charcoal chicken in Wollongong? You’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re sitting down to feast, nabbing a good ol’ takeaway, or having it delivered straight to your door, the team here at El Jannah makes eating good food, damn easy. We’ll make sure it’s hot, fresh, and ready to be devoured. Let’s get that charcoal chicken in your hands, Wollongong.

Restaurant Address

77 Crown St, Wollongong, 2500

Access Info

Parking at El Jannah Wollongong Parking is convenient and accessible: Onsite Parking: Ample street parking is available along Crown Street directly in front of the store. Nearby Council Car Park: A public car park is located right behind the store, providing additional spaces for customers. Crown Street Mall Car Park: Situated at 77 Crown Street, this underground car park offers 241 spaces across three levels. 136 spaces are available for the general public. Parking is free for the first 2 hours; subsequent hours are charged at $6 for 2–3 hours, $10 for 3–4 hours, and $25 for 4–5 hours. Note that fees apply from Monday to Sunday, including public holidays.

Location Features

Serves Dine In: Yes
Serves Halal Food: Yes

Restaurant Hours

Standard Hours

Monday	11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday	11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday	11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday	11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday	11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday	11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday	11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Holiday Hours

No holiday hours found for this location

Reviews

189 reviews

Contact us

[email protected]

El Jannah Wollongong Menu

Charcoal Chicken

If you’re a charcoal chicken lover, then you’ve landed on the right page. Through decades of cooking chicken on charcoal, we’ve perfected the process, delivering smoky, juicy, and authentic Lebanese, flame-grilled charcoal chicken that people across Australia can’t get enough of. Our on fire charcoal chicken is legendary for its taste and freshness, which is why our Charcoal Chicken Menu is so popular. Explore our range of charcoal chicken meals, and discover why so many people swear by us to solve their chicken cravings.

Fried Chicken

Feast on our range of fried chicken at El Jannah. Fried Chicken Wings, Tenders and Crispy Mixed Pieces. Visit one of our chicken shops or Order Online today!

Boxes

When you’re looking for a convenient way to get the full El Jannah experience, you can’t go past our famous meal boxes. We’ve designed a variety of El Jannah meal boxes to showcase everything we do, from our crispy fried chicken box to our tender, juicy charcoal chicken box. We pack the boxes full of flavour (we’re proud of our generous portions), so you can enjoy our legendary chicken any time, anywhere.

Burgers

We’re big believers in the power of a legendary burger, which is why we’ve spent years perfecting a pair of chicken burgers so good, you’ll want to hard launch them on your Instagram. Just make sure you mute your most annoying family members before you do; we know how much they love to ask questions. The freshness of our Crispy Chicken Burger speaks for itself, while its spicy sibling, the Grilled Chicken Burger, is renowned as one of the best chicken burgers in town. Treat yourself to one (or both), and get ready to fall in looooove.

Rolls

Need something delicious you can eat on the go? Say no more, habibi. Our range of authentic Lebanese rolls will fill you up and keep you moving. From our delicious chicken rolls, including our legendary charcoal chicken roll, our vegetarian-friendly falafel roll, and our Aussie-inspired hot chip roll, we’ll fix your cravings so you can roll on to the rest of your day.

Sesame Pockets

Try the New Sesame Pockets (Kaki) at El Jannah, a traditional Lebanese sesame bread perfect for a quick, tasty, and authentic Middle Eastern snack. Now available at all stores.

Salads

Charcoal chicken without a fresh, traditional Lebanese salad, is like going to someone’s home without a gift. It just isn’t right. Our range of Lebanese salads, like our chicken salad, fattoush salad, and tabouli salad, are just as delicious as they are fun to say. Say fabulous fattoush six times fast, we dare you.

Sides

We heard your tummy start to rumble just then … which means it’s time to get the best charcoal chicken in town. But charcoal chicken without some seriously tasty sides is only half the fun — and we’ve got the best sides for chicken. We’re no one-trick ponies. Our signature sides and Lebanese dips range features bold flavours, with options like our universally beloved garlic sauce, crispy chips that’ll make your mouth water, and our hommous dip, which is so good, you’ll never want store bought again.

Desserts

Get a spoonful of paradise with El Jannah’s desserts. Indulge in our delicious rice puddings after an El Jannah meal. Visit our chicken shop or order online!

El Jannah Wollongong

You’ve found your way to El Jannah in Wollongong, huh? Smart choice. Wollongong’s a mix of beach vibes, laid-back locals, and a whole lot of heart. Whether you’re checking out the views from the famous Harbour or just cruising around the ‘Gong, we’re the spot for a feed that hits just right. Honestly, we’re surprised it’s taken us this long to set up shop here, but we’re not surprised that business is boomin’.

At El Jannah Wollongong, we’ve got the good stuff – that mouth-watering, perfectly cooked charcoal and fried chicken, rolls that burst with flavour, and sides that are fresh enough to make your tastebuds do a happy dance. We’re here to show you just how good chicken can be.

Swing by our Lebanese charcoal chicken shop in Wollongong, grab a bite and you can see for yourself what you’ve been missing out on. It’s your turn to see why we’re the local legend.

El Jannah Wollongong Opening Day

The wait is over, Wollongong, EJ has officially landed, and we brought the heat! Our opening day was nothing short of epic, with locals showing up in full force to get a taste of what we’re all about. The line was out the door, the charcoal pit was fired up, and the vibe was electric.

What Is Charcoal Chicken?

Our Lebanese charcoal chicken has been a game-changer in Australia since 1998. Cooked over open charcoal, it boasts an irresistible smoky flavour that keeps our fans coming back for more.

From our signature tawouk to our famous family feasts, every dish is a tribute to our Lebanese heritage. Slow-cooked, perfectly spiced, and served with our legendary garlic sauce – that’s the El Jannah way.

The Best Charcoal Chicken in Wollongong

No, we’re not just saying that, we really do have the tastiest charcoal chicken in Wollongong. We know our chicken is the best you’ll have – we spent nearly 30 years perfecting it, after all. Our food is uncomplicated (no, we’re not telling you our secrets), it’s just made the right way with real, fresh ingredients like the way we did back in Lebanon.

There’s nowhere else you’re going to get Lebanese-style chicken that’s as authentic and juicy as ours and once you taste it, you’ll know it too. Come on habibi, what are you waiting for?

What Makes our Fried Chicken in Wollongong So Crispy

Let’s get one thing straight – we don’t do soggy chicken. Yuck. Our fried chicken in Wollongong is a whole different level. It’s crispy, juicy, and downright addictive.

Every piece is hand-breaded. That’s right – no shortcuts here. We coat each tender piece in our secret blend of spices and seasoning, giving it a crunch that can only be described as legendary. Try it once, and you’ll understand why it’s become a fan favourite.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your opening hours?

Want an early lunch, or need some more fuel for a late night? El Jannah’s doors are open from 11am to 11pm at our Wollongong location.

Is El Jannah Wollongong Halal?

Of course we are! All our food served across all our El Jannah locations is halal.

Can I order online for delivery?

Want to add a bit of spice to your quiet night in? Order online through our site, Uber Eats, DoorDash, or Menulog. The charcoal is fired up and ready just for you.

Is there parking available at the Wollongong location?

There’s tons of free parking near Crown Street. Pull in at Wollongong Car Park or the shopping centre.

What are the best times to visit to avoid queues?

We’ve got lots of people hooked on our food, so our Wollongong chicken shop is full up at mealtimes. Can’t wait? You can always get a pick-up or delivery order.

Do you offer student discounts for University of Wollongong students?

Nah, but we’re always sharing great deals on our socials. Check out our Insta and TikTok to see new offers as they go live and download our app to get access to our legendary rewards program.

Can I bring large groups for dine-in?

Bring the whole fam, but we suggest avoiding the lunch or dinner rush, unless you like fighting over tables.

El Jannah Wollongong Reviews

Camo Duffield

Ordered takeout just mixed chicken pieces and chips, the colonel has officially retired from fried chicken, these guys are gun!! Crunchy chicken with hardly any oil residue and chips are salted extremely well, maybe a couple of bucks more but you get what you pay for as the say, definitely recommend and will order again 🤙🏻

Gabrielle Daly

The food here is really fresh and chix roll full of flavour. Great for eat in or take away. Parking was tricky though ... highly recommend 👌

Vedant Aggarwal

Food was great, honestly 1 box is more than enough for a person had a bunch leftover too n the chicken was delicious, the service is great order from your table and it'll get to you eventually (took a decent bit), but overall quite delicious.

Ben Burns

Beats the other takeaways hands down in Nowra.

Jenny Nguyen

I'm in my charcoal chicken & garlic sauce era 🍗 Grilled chicken that’s juicy, tender, moist with crispy skin, paired with bread and garlic sauce, is truly next level !!! I never thought I'm a grilled chicken girlie (since I usually prefer Korean style fried chicken), but lately I’ve been addicted to El Jannah. Really hoping they keep serving good food for a long time as I’ve often seen restaurant quality drop off after a while...Anw El Jannah will see me a lot more

MITHIL TEJA

Its very good ambience and special thanks about Hussain bro front staff. Was very good at handling the order.

Lewmish Miles

First time visiting El Jannah while in town for a business trip. The restaurant wasn’t too busy when I walked in, but the self-serve terminals were out of order and no one was serving at the main counter. It took about 10 minutes before I was served, as staff seemed quite busy — not a big issue for me as I wasn’t in a rush.

I ordered a charcoal box and some bites. The food was fresh, tasty, and satisfying, although a little on the expensive side for what it was. Overall, it was a nice change from the usual fast-food options, but I wouldn’t be in a hurry to return. Good to know it’s there as an alternative.

Taj Bennett

I went there and the food was great and the chef is a great cook but my only warning is the food doesn’t look like that much but it’s a lot and the food is really filling which is nice

Lee Gorak

Great food and atmosphere . I love it . The staff are super nice . I’ll be back soon

Afnitha Azhar

El Jannah Wollongong serves tender, smoky charcoal chicken that’s full of flavour, paired perfectly with their rich garlic sauce. Staff are prompt and courteous, and the ordering process is smooth thanks to self-service kiosks. It’s a great place for a quick, tasty meal.

Head Into
El Jannah Wollongong Today

Alright, no more waiting. Time to make it official. Place an order at El Jannah Wollongong today and get yourself a plate of the best charcoal chicken in Wollongong you’ll ever have. We’re talking fresh, hot, and straight off the charcoal – just how it should be. We don’t do “just okay” here. We do legendary. And yes, we’ll make sure you’ve got all the extras – pickles from Beirut, that crispy skin, and all the flavours that’ll have you questioning why you ever ate chicken any other way. Yallah, let’s eat!