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.
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.
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Access Info
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
| Monday | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Holiday Hours
| Sep 25, 2026 | Regular Hours |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Regular Hours |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Regular Hours |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Regular Hours |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Regular Hours |
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El Jannah Carrum Downs Menu
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
What is El Jannah Carrum Downs opening hours?
El Jannah Carrum Downs is open 7 days a week, 10:00 am to 11:00 pm, including public holidays.
Does El Jannah Carrum Downs serve Halal chicken?
Yes, El Jannah Carrum Downs serves 100% Halal chicken. Like at every El Jannah location, all our ingredients are 100% Halal.
Is delivery available at Carrum Downs?
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.
Can I pre-order my takeaway meal?
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!
Is catering offered at Carrum Downs?
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.
Does El Jannah Carrum Downs deliver to Skye and Langwarrin?
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.
What is the garlic sauce at El Jannah?
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.
Does El Jannah Carrum Downs serve the Legendary Lebanese Lunch?
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.
What do you get with the $14 lunch deal?
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.
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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.