El Jannah (Penrith) Chicken Shop

Feast with El Jannah Penrith

Is that your tummy we can hear rumbling, or are you just happy to see us? Don’t worry habibi, we’ve got the best charcoal chicken in Penrith, and it’s already on the grill, just waiting for ya. We’d love to see you in-person, because let’s be real, you really need to dine-in to get the full El Jannah experience—complete with the sounds of sizzling chicken and the aroma of charcoal filling the air. Now you’re making us hungry, and we work here …

However, if you’d rather eat in front of the TV (we don’t blame you, we’re hooked on Severance too), then order through our website, and we’ll have some seriously delicious chicken to your front door in moments. Just tidy yourself up before you step outside, OK?

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Parking and Access at El Jannah Penrith Parking is convenient and accessible: Onsite Parking: Ample parking is available in front of and around the store, accessible via High Street. Main Access Roads and Intersection El Jannah Penrith is easily accessible via these main roads and the key intersection: High Street — a major road running through Penrith, providing direct access to the shopping precinct and El Jannah. Station Street — connects to High Street, allowing access to Penrith from the south. Key Intersection: The main entry/exit is at High Street, near the intersection with Station Street. Nearby Suburbs and Drive Times El Jannah Penrith is centrally located, making it easily accessible from surrounding suburbs: Penrith — approx. 2 km, 3–5 mins drive Emu Plains — approx. 3 km, 5–7 mins drive Jamisontown — approx. 4 km, 6–8 mins drive South Penrith — approx. 5 km, 7–9 mins drive Werrington — approx. 6 km, 8–10 mins drive Whether you're coming from nearby suburbs or further afield, El Jannah Penrith is easily accessible, and parking is convenient.
  • Serves Dine In: Yes
  • Serves Halal Food: Yes

Restaurant Hours

Standard Hours
Monday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Apr 3, 202611:00 am - 9:00 pm
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El Jannah Penrith Menu

El Jannah Penrith

El Jannah Penrith

Step into the heart of Penrith and discover the tasty delights awaiting you at El Jannah. Just a stone’s throw away from Westfield Penrith, this location is your go-to destination for mouthwatering Lebanese charcoal chicken. Indulge in our signature menu offerings, featuring succulent charcoal chicken cooked to perfection over an open flame. Craving something extra? Dive into our array of delectable sides, salads, and flavourful sauces, each crafted to tantalise your taste buds.

Join us at El Jannah Penrith and experience the true essence of Lebanese cuisine. With our commitment to quality and authenticity, every bite promises a world of flavour. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, we can’t wait to serve you!

The Best Charcoal Chicken in Penrith

Ever been around to a friend’s place, and they’ve bragged about their food, only for it to be drier than the desert? Yeah, we’ve been there too, and we blocked them on social media on the drive home. We wouldn’t do that to you, though.

Instead, we marinate every piece of our chicken the traditional Lebanese way, lovingly soaking it in a secret blend of spices and herbs that’ll remind you of your tayta’s cooking, without the invasive questions about your love life or when you’re giving her great grandchildren.

After nearly 30 years of perfecting our techniques and recipes to get them juuuust right, you can bet that we trust our charcoal chicken more than your uncle trusts his hairline. Now, what are you waiting for? We’ve got a few pieces of charcoal chicken in Penrith with your name on it.

What Makes our Fried Chicken in Penrith So Crispy

We’re no one-trick ponies. Yes, we might have the best charcoal chicken in Penrith, but once you’ve eaten your weight in that, we’ve also got fried chicken that’ll still make your mouth water. Crispier than your line-up (unless you’re going to a bad barber), we bread every piece by hand, with a secret coating designed for maximum crunch.

The coating locks in the juiciness of the chicken, so you get the best of both worlds. If you’re not a complete wimp, you can pair our fried chicken with a spicy chilli sauce that’ll impress your family and friends—but let us know if you’re not up for that challenge.

Frequently Asked Questions

We’re here to satisfy your chicken-related needs, seven days a week, from 11am to 10pm. When your heart wants Lebanese charcoal chicken, we’re only a moment away.

We can confirm the rumours are true—all our chicken suppliers for our Penrith chicken shop are 100% halal-certified. What are you waiting for? Hurry up and get down here!

Of course you can. You can order on our site, Uber Eats, DoorDash, or Menulog. We’ll get you fuelled up for the rest of today.

There is ample parking near our Penrith store, including street parking and nearby car parks. Whether you’re dining-in for the full El Jannah experience, or grabbing a takeaway order to sneak off back home, you’ll be able to pull up close to us.

We get it, you’ve got places to be and people to see. Weekend lunchtimes and dinners are when we’re busiest, so you can avoid those times, however if you order ahead, you can jump the queue and still enjoy a feast like everyone else!

You bet we do! Our family XXL meal will help keep everyone in the family happy, with plenty of chicken, garlic sauce, salads, chips, and more to go around. We’ve also got a mixed chicken meal if you can’t decide between our charcoal and fried chicken, or a ½ chicken deluxe if you’re just fuelling up yourself. You can check out our full menu to check out what specials we’re serving up at the moment.

Of course! We’re all about the vibes at El Jannah Penrith, so the more the merrier. Avoiding peak times means you won’t have to fight over seats. However, if you want to lock down your crew’s spot, ring ahead for reservations.

El Jannah Penrith Reviews

Layla Williams
18 hours ago
Tony was very friendly and made our experience delightful!
Campbell Smith
18 hours ago
Got served by Tony and he was incredibly nice and welcoming. Very helpful when helping decide on what to order.
Thank you Tony
Ashwini Lata
18 hours ago
Tony serviced us was absolutely amazing, everything was spot on. Thanks
axelle toomey
2 days ago
Tony is so friendly and kind, his service is amazing, and we always look forward to seeing a friendly face!
Michael Demian
2 days ago
Thank you Tony ! Appreciate your service
Sahil Singh
3 days ago
Wanted to try an El Jannah out of the area and went down to Penrith and it was so worth it.

The food was delicious and came out 5 mins after ordering, clean store, very helpful staff and have to give a big shoutout to Ishan he was really helpful and a top bloke. Definitely coming back!
jake webster
3 days ago
I came here hoping for a good feed and El Jannah Penrith exceeded my expectations, Ishan was very friendly when I spoke to him. Food was Fresh and I will be going back again.
Tyler Hammond
3 days ago
I had a really great experience thanks to one of the opening mangers on Monday morning. From the moment I walked in, they were friendly, welcoming, and genuinely seemed to care about giving good service. They handled my order quickly and accurately.
talyssa nobbs
3 days ago
Tonight, I visited El Jannah and had such a great experience. The food was amazing — the charcoal chicken was juicy with that perfect smoky flavour, and the garlic sauce was honestly the best part. Everything came out fresh and pretty quickly, even though it was quite busy.

What really made the visit stand out though was the service. One of the employees, Jenna, was so friendly and welcoming. She made sure everything was right with our order and had such a positive attitude, which made the whole experience even better.

The portions were generous, the chips were crispy and well-seasoned, and the overall atmosphere was lively but comfortable. It’s definitely a spot I’d recommend if you’re looking for good food and great service. I’ll definitely be coming back!
Lewis Greene
3 days ago
the food was amazing and the restaurant was really clean at around 6pm and the service by one of the managers wearing glasses was outstanding and made my whole family feel welcome
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We really thought we were more convincing than this, but hey, we’ll remind you again just how delicious our charcoal and fried chicken in Penrith is. Go on. Have a cheeky lil’ squiz at our menu. We already know you’ll be unable to resist ordering something, no matter if it’s in store, online or for pickup. That’s how well we know you.