El Jannah (Carrum Downs) Chicken Shop

Feast with El Jannah Carrum Downs

Alright, Carrum Downs, it’s time to get schooled on what real food looks like. We’re not here to serve you some half-baked, average chicken. Nope. El Jannah is bringing our legendary charcoal chicken right to your doorstep, and trust us, you’ll know the difference the second you bite in. Whether you’re dining in, grabbing takeaway after a shop at Carrum Downs Shopping Centre, or ordering delivery straight to your door, we’ll be ready to give you that damn good food. Get ready to dive into some seriously flavour-packed charcoal chicken, Carrum Downs.

Restaurant Address

For El Jannah Carrum Downs, parking is very convenient since it's located on Frankston–Dandenong Road with ample parking available around the restaurant.

Where to park

On-site / nearby parking (main option)

* Large customer car park directly at the restaurant.
* Plenty of parking spaces, including accessible parking.
* Very short walk to El Jannah (under 1 minute from most parking spots).

Nearby / alternative options

* Additional parking is available within the surrounding retail and commercial precinct if needed.
* Limited street parking may also be available on nearby roads.

What it's like in practice

* Parking is generally easy and convenient, even during most lunch and dinner periods.
* The spacious car park makes visiting simple for families, groups and takeaway customers.
* Walking distance from your car to the restaurant is minimal.

Quick tip

* Peak times (Friday–Sunday evenings) can be busier, so arriving a little earlier (5–6pm) can make parking even easier.
* Carrum Downs is a car-friendly area, making driving the most convenient way to visit El Jannah.
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Restaurant Hours

Standard Hours
Monday10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Reviews

4.5, 243 reviews

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El Jannah Carrum Downs Menu

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El Jannah Carrum Downs

Alright, Carrum Downs, buckle up, because El Jannah is here and we’re bringing charcoal chicken like you’ve never had before. You know good food when you taste it, and you’re not getting your fix from just any chicken shop in Carrum Downs. Nah, we’re talking the real deal. It’s juicy. It’s charred to perfection. It’s served with garlic sauce (toum) so good it’ll have you wondering if you’ve been doing life all wrong.

The Best Charcoal Chicken in Carrum Downs

Here at El Jannah, we don’t just throw some chicken on a grill and plate it up a few minutes later. That’s not how we do things. We slow-cook everything to really lock in those flavours. Every bite is a perfect balance of flavour, texture, and that unbeatable char. When you’re at El Jannah, you’re not just eating chicken, you’re experiencing a flavour explosion we’ve been perfecting since 1998. This isn’t just charcoal chicken in Carrum Downs. This is the best charcoal chicken in Carrum Downs. Simple as that.

What Makes our Fried Chicken in Carrum Downs So Crispy

So what makes El Jannah’s fried chicken in Carrum Downs the crispiest, juiciest, most irresistible around? Want to know the secret? Okay, but don’t tell anyone. The secret is … we … cook it! Crazy, right? No, really, hear us out. Too many chicken shops rush the job and hand you some oil-drenched, soggy, sad excuse for a tender. When you want something crunchy and satisfying, that’s what you get? No. We won’t stand for it. Every piece is coated in our special blend of spices and hand-breaded for that perfect crunch. No tears over soggy tenders here. We promise.

Frequently Asked Questions

El Jannah Carrum Downs is open 7 days a week, 10:00 am to 11:00 pm, including public holidays.

Yes, El Jannah Carrum Downs serves 100% Halal chicken. Like at every El Jannah location, all our ingredients are 100% Halal.

Looking to get some of our legendary chicken delivered? El Jannah Carrum Downs offers delivery via your favourite food delivery app, including Uber Eats, Menulog, and DoorDash.

Yes, you can pre-order takeaway from El Jannah Carrum Downs. You can pre-order via our website/app, or by giving our helpful team a call!

El Jannah offers catering for any event you’re throwing in the south-east area! You can book catering online through our website or by speaking to our team in-store.

Yes. El Jannah Carrum Downs delivers via Uber Eats, and DoorDash to addresses across Carrum Downs, Skye, Langwarrin and surrounding suburbs in Melbourne’s south-east.

The garlic sauce is called toum. It is a Lebanese-style garlic sauce made in-house and served with charcoal chicken and other menu items. It is halal certified and is one of the most requested items on the El Jannah menu.

Yes. Every El Jannah location runs the Legendary Lebanese Lunch from open until 4pm, seven days a week. Order in-restaurant or through the El Jannah app. It’s not available on Uber Eats or DoorDash. View the full lunch menu.

Each meal includes a Lebanese chicken roll from the exclusive lunch menu, small chips, and a can of drink. Upgrade to medium chips and a bottle for $3 extra. After 4pm, you won’t see it on the regular menu, but you can still order a lunch roll at the counter on request.

El Jannah Carrum Downs Reviews

Ben Muir
3 days ago
I was sceptical at first—“another charcoal chicken joint,” I thought—but we gave it a try and wow, the food was great all round. The chicken was moist, the gravy was amazing, and I loved how the bread was served. We ordered the quarter chicken packs and even added extra bread, but were surprised by how generous the standard serve was. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Definitely a new staple for us!
Mr. Murdo Levy
7 days ago
Good food - charcoal chicken is definitely worth the wait (one of the staff came out to say there's a little wait for it - nice touch guys) and the middle eastern salads are excellent. Worth a visit but the seating area seems pretty small I'd say.?
Michael Barbuto
1 week ago
The food, service and atmosphere are good. The only thing it's a little pricey, it seems like it doesn't know if they eat to be a fast food joint or a restaurant
Julian Panescue
2 weeks ago
The best chicken tasty and addictive put most other charcoal chicken to shame the coleslaw and gravy is amazing the people there are friendly outstanding thanks for being awsome if i could give you six stars i would thankyou amazing food and service
Rogue London
2 weeks ago
They said the chicken was good but wow. Worth the 10 min wait. Fresh and tasty.
ugly puffin
2 weeks ago
Was served by an employee named Sienna, she made the whole experience a delight!
Madison Jackson
3 weeks ago
Everything about our meal was excellent. Service very friendly. Definitely will be returning.
Vivien Melino
3 weeks ago
The Charcoal Box had the most delicious 1/4 piece charcoal moist chicken, chicken burger, chips, can of drink and your choice of sauce. We added a box of Baclava (2 pieces) for dessert and loved it all. Will definitely return!
Michelle C
3 weeks ago
Seriously Amazing!!! 😍😋 My family just tried it and we were Oooing over the taste!! This absolutely Sh@ts on KFC. Chicken was So crispy and So juicy and it was Soooo fresh! Fries were delicious! Sauces were full of flavour! Tenders were the best! I don't leave reviews, but this was a must! You Nailed it! This is my families New favourite place to eat... 🥰 A++++++++++++
Irene Levangie
4 weeks ago
Tasty charcoal chicken and value for money. Huge portions !
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El Jannah Carrum Downs Today

Still deciding? We get it: succulent smoky charcoal chicken, southern-style tenders, traditional falafel rolls … we’ve got it all. Not to mention our salads and dips. We’ll fire up the grill, all you’ve got to do is swing by or place an online order. One last tip, Carrum Downs: this is the kind of chicken you eat with your hands. No forks allowed.