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El Jannah (Sydney CBD) Chicken Shop

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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

151 Castlereagh St, Sydney, NSW, 2000
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
Dec 24, 2026Regular Hours
Dec 25, 2026Regular Hours
Dec 28, 2026Regular Hours

Reviews

4.0, 622 reviews

Contact us

[email protected]

El Jannah Sydney CBD Menu

Legendary Lebanese Lunch

Legendary Lebanese Lunch

Lunch just got legendary. Three fresh chicken rolls – charcoal tawouk or hand-crumbed crispy tenders – built to order in fresh Lebanese bread with our famous toum (garlic sauce) and whole food salads made fresh in the restaurant every day. Real ingredients. Made the El Jannah way. Available every day from open until 4pm, in-restaurant and on the El Jannah app.
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Charcoal Chicken

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.
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El Jannah Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken

Feast on our range of fried chicken at El Jannah. Enjoy our crispy Tenders and Mixed Pieces, cooked to perfection for that unbeatable crunch. Visit one of our charcoal chicken restaurants or order online today.
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El Jannah Boxes

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.
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El Jannah Burgers

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.
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El Jannah Wraps & Rolls

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 tawouk 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.
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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.
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El Jannah Salads

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.
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El Jannah Sides & Dips

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 toum (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.
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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.

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The Best Charcoal Chicken in Sydney CBD

Our charcoal chicken cooks slowly over open flames, then goes out with toum, pickles and bread, or wrapped in a roll for a desk lunch.

The recipe has not changed since the first El Jannah opened in Granville in 1998.

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

Each piece of fried chicken is hand-breaded in our spice mix and fried until golden. Order a few pieces, a burger or a box, and add chicken-salted chips.

Pre-order on the app and collect on your way back to the office.

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

Julia Tyszkiewicz
2 days ago
Came in for dinner - service was great and food was great too!
Nahid Borna
2 days ago
Food was really good. Service good به better.
Khooshtip Persian
6 days ago
The food and service was great. The staff where really friendly and nice. The food that i ordered came really fast in about 5 mins and high quality. The place is nice and clean gets a bit out of hand in the rush hours but the staff handle it really well. Overall I recommend for a date or a night out with some freinds. The food is always fresh too. Thanks for the great and friendly staff and services.
Khyle Duane Delmolin
7 days ago
Im on holiday right now in Sydney from Perth and I saw El Jannah, a bit of home, foods were the same, but staffs were very welcoming, greeted me with warm smiles and made sure that I was taken care of, facilities were very clean, as I saw when customers leave they make sure they tidy up with no delay for the next customers and made sure everyone is being treated well, special thanks to Mark for his warm hearted welcome smile, service, and tourist spot recomendations. High Class Service as I must say! 5 Stars is not enough to give his proper service towards everyone!
Criz Jane
1 week ago
Had a great experience! The grilled chicken was delicious, juicy, and full of flavour. Everything was served nicely, and we really enjoyed the food. Special thanks to Mark for the excellent service and making our experience even better. Highly recommended! Will definitely come back again.
Adil
3 weeks ago
If you're looking for a great halal shawarma spot in Sydney, El Jannah is definitely worth a visit. Conveniently tucked away near Central Railway Station, it's the perfect place to grab a quick snack, a satisfying lunch, or a full dinner while exploring the city. The food was fresh, flavorful, and very tasty. The shawarma was well-seasoned, packed with flavor, and served generously. The menu offers plenty of options, whether you're looking for a light bite on the go or a more substantial meal to keep you going for the day. What I liked most was the convenience of the location. Being close to the station makes it an easy stop for travelers, commuters, and tourists alike. Despite being in a busy area, it feels like a hidden gem that delivers consistently good food. The service was quick, and the restaurant had a welcoming atmosphere. For anyone looking for halal food in Sydney, especially a delicious shawarma, El Jannah is an excellent choice. The combination of tasty food, generous portions, and a convenient location makes it a place I'd happily visit again. Highly recommended for a quick bite or a hearty meal! 🌯🍗😋
Pereira Kelvin
3 weeks ago
The grill chicken is fantastic. The star of the day is the garlic superb. Must try it.
Jeremy Kirkwood
4 weeks ago
Food was great, Mia very friendly😀😀😀 -Jeremy
Freya Rollo
1 month ago
Amazing food and service. Highly recommend visiting this summer! Eylul was super helpful
Catherine Tan
1 month ago
Amazing customer service! Definitely recommend 👌 the lady at cashier was super friendly!
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El Jannah Sydney CBD Today

Walk over from Town Hall or Museum Station, or order ahead on the app and collect on your lunch break without waiting in line. Dinner on the way home works the same way. Delivery to your office runs through the app, Uber Eats and DoorDash, 10am to 10pm on weekdays and 11am to 10pm on weekends. Feeding the whole floor? Catering platters serve up to 25 people.

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