El Jannah (Sydney CBD) Chicken Shop

Feast with El Jannah Sydney CBD

Sydney CBD, it’s finally happening.

El Jannah Sydney CBD is open now, bringing our legendary Lebanese charcoal chicken right into the heart of the city. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch between meetings, picking up dinner on your way home, or ordering delivery straight to your office or apartment, charcoal chicken in Sydney CBD is about to hit a whole new level.

The grills are fired up, the toum (garlic sauce) is ready, and your new go-to city feed is here.

Restaurant Address

We’re conveniently located in the heart of the city at 151 Castlereagh Street, just a short walk from major transport links.

By Train 🚆
The closest station is Town Hall Station — only a 3-minute walk.
You can also walk from Museum Station in around 5 minutes.

By Bus 🚌
Multiple bus routes stop along Castlereagh Street, Elizabeth Street, and Park Street. Look for stops near Hyde Park or Town Hall — all within a few minutes’ walk.

By Light Rail 🚋
Hop off at Town Hall Light Rail Stop or QVB Light Rail Stop and walk just a few minutes to reach us.

Parking 🚗

Parking is more limited due to our central CBD location, but there are still convenient options nearby.

On-street parking (main option)

Metered street parking is available along Castlereagh Street and surrounding streets like King, Market, and Pitt Streets.
Most spots have 2-hour limits during the day — be sure to check signage.
Typically a short 1–5 minute walk to the restaurant.

Nearby car parks

Secure commercial parking is available at locations such as Wilson Parking - The Galeries and Secure Parking - Piccadilly.
You can also park at World Square Car Park or MidCity Car Park, both around a 5–8 minute walk.
What to expect
Parking in the CBD can be busy, especially during lunch and evening peak times.
Street parking is best for quick visits, while car parks are more suitable for longer stays.
Walking a few minutes from a nearby car park is often faster than searching for street parking.
  • Serves Dine In: Yes
  • Serves Halal Food: Yes

Restaurant Hours

Standard Hours
Monday10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Oct 5, 2026Regular Hours
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Dec 28, 2026Regular Hours

Reviews

4.1, 542 reviews

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El Jannah Sydney CBD Menu

El Jannah Location Open Now

El Jannah Sydney CBD

We’ve always had a strong connection to Sydney – and there’s no bigger stage than the CBD. Surrounded by office towers, retail hubs, and non-stop city energy, this is where convenience meets serious flavour.

Located on Castlereagh Street, just moments from Hyde Park and major transport links, El Jannah Sydney CBD is perfectly positioned for city workers, shoppers, and anyone chasing a proper feed. When you’re searching for charcoal chicken Sydney CBD, you know exactly where to go.

The Best Charcoal Chicken in Sydney CBD

In a city that moves fast, we don’t cut corners.

Every piece of our charcoal chicken is slow-cooked over open flames to lock in flavour, keep it juicy, and deliver that signature smoky char El Jannah is known for. It’s a process perfected over decades – bringing consistency and quality to every bite.

This isn’t just charcoal chicken in Sydney CBD – it’s charcoal chicken done properly.

What Makes our Fried Chicken in Sydney CBD So Crispy

When it comes to fried chicken, there’s no room for compromise.

Each piece is hand-breaded using our signature blend of herbs and spices, then fried to golden perfection. The result is a crispy outer crunch with juicy, flavour-packed chicken inside — exactly what you need for a quick city feed that actually delivers.

No shortcuts. No soggy tenders. Just seriously good fried chicken, every time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Monday to Friday, 10am to 10pm. Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 10pm.

Yes! All El Jannah locations use 100% Halal certified suppliers for our chicken.

Yes. Order ahead on the El Jannah website or app, then skip the queue and pick up in store.

Absolutely. You can order ahead online or through the app for quick and easy pickup.

Yes. There’s metered street parking on Castlereagh, King, Market and Pitt Streets, 1 to 5 minutes away. The Wilson, Secure, World Square and MidCity car parks are a 5 to 8 minute walk.

Yes. We cater for office lunches, team events and corporate functions across the CBD. Our chicken platters feed up to 25 people.

To learn more about our different catering options, you can check out our catering menu here!

Yes, the Sydney CBD location includes accessibility features for all customers.

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 Sydney CBD Reviews

Eric Cao
1 day ago
Great service, amazing food as per usual, convenient location in city for lunch and dinner.
Eric Metenier
5 days ago
Young staff have a great attitude, well done!!!Great food and good value. On a negative: Why are bins overflowing inside the branch, where do customers put their finished trays, there's nowhere to stack them? Also saw at another site. Sometimes tables are not clean.
Travel advisor
5 days ago
Crowded loud, and food soggy. Not the best
Ping Hong
1 week ago
Excellent service. The best grill chicken we had!
Romuel Padilla
1 week ago
We’re lucky EJ had the best chicken and its in the CBD hooray!
Nuing Subba
1 week ago
Great service, friendly staff especially Akashdeep and Aaliyah. Highly recommended. Thanks CBD team!
John D
1 week ago
Guaranteed delicious chicken every time. Fast service too!
Warda Ramzan
1 week ago
Service is god Staff are so corporative
Bayu Asmoro
2 weeks ago
Makanan yang halal di Sydney, porsinya besar dengan harga yang affordable, no wonder jika kita ke Sydney pasti sering makan ini
Emerald Quek
2 weeks ago
Amazing work especially the worker called taeiesha who is an outstanding woeful worker who is so nice with exceptional service
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El Jannah Sydney CBD Today

The countdown is over! When you’re searching for the best charcoal chicken in Sydney CBD, you’ll know exactly where to go. Swing by on your lunch break, grab dinner on the go, or order straight to your office – El Jannah Sydney CBD is here.