Turns out we can rhyme and make legendary charcoal chicken. What can we say, talent runs deep. Pop in store to experience the full vibe, grab a cheeky takeaway, or let the delivery driver do the heavy lifting. Either way, charcoal chicken in Ivanhoe just got a serious upgrade. And so did your dinner plans.
El Jannah (Ivanhoe) Chicken Shop
Feast with El Jannah Ivanhoe
We’ve long had a soft spot for Melbourne’s south-east, and it turns out, people from Melbourne’s south-east really know their chicken. Between weekday tradies chasing a feed and families looking for a no-fuss dinner, this pocket of VIC sure knows how to eat. Well, good news. Our doors are open and the flame’s on full blast, serving up the kind of charcoal chicken Ivanhoe has been waiting for.
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Access Info
Parking is convenient and accessible:
Onsite Parking: Ample parking is available in front of and around the store, accessible via Heidelberg Road. Some street parking is also available nearby.
Main Access Roads and Intersection
El Jannah Ivanhoe is easily accessible via these main roads and key intersections:
Heidelberg Road — the main thoroughfare running through Ivanhoe, providing direct access to the shopping precinct and El Jannah.
Key Intersection: The main entry/exit is at the intersection of Heidelberg Road and Lower Heidelberg Road.
Nearby Suburbs and Drive Times
El Jannah Ivanhoe is centrally located, making it easily accessible from surrounding suburbs:
Heidelberg — approx. 2 km, 4–6 mins drive
Eaglemont — approx. 2 km, 4–6 mins drive
Alphington — approx. 3 km, 5–7 mins drive
Fairfield — approx. 4 km, 6–8 mins drive
Rosanna — approx. 5 km, 7–9 mins drive
Whether you're coming from nearby suburbs or further afield, El Jannah Ivanhoe is easily accessible, and parking is convenient.
Onsite Parking: Ample parking is available in front of and around the store, accessible via Heidelberg Road. Some street parking is also available nearby.
Main Access Roads and Intersection
El Jannah Ivanhoe is easily accessible via these main roads and key intersections:
Heidelberg Road — the main thoroughfare running through Ivanhoe, providing direct access to the shopping precinct and El Jannah.
Key Intersection: The main entry/exit is at the intersection of Heidelberg Road and Lower Heidelberg Road.
Nearby Suburbs and Drive Times
El Jannah Ivanhoe is centrally located, making it easily accessible from surrounding suburbs:
Heidelberg — approx. 2 km, 4–6 mins drive
Eaglemont — approx. 2 km, 4–6 mins drive
Alphington — approx. 3 km, 5–7 mins drive
Fairfield — approx. 4 km, 6–8 mins drive
Rosanna — approx. 5 km, 7–9 mins drive
Whether you're coming from nearby suburbs or further afield, El Jannah Ivanhoe is easily accessible, and parking is convenient.
Location Features
- Serves Dine In: Yes
- Serves Halal Food: Yes
Restaurant Hours
Standard Hours
| Monday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
| Sunday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Holiday Hours
| Nov 3, 2026 | Regular Hours |
| Dec 24, 2026 | Regular Hours |
| Dec 25, 2026 | Regular Hours |
| Dec 28, 2026 | Regular Hours |
Reviews
4.5★, 375 reviews
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El Jannah Ivanhoe 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 Ivanhoe
Ivanhoe, you’ve got good taste, and now, you’ve got even better charcoal chicken. We’re talking about the kind of flavour that takes decades to perfect (because it literally did). Whether you’re a local legend or just swinging by, you’ll taste the difference from the first mouthful. If you haven’t tried El Jannah’s charcoal chicken in Ivanhoe yet … let’s just say, your taste buds are due for a wake-up call.
What Makes our Fried Chicken in Ivanhoe So Crispy
When we think of fried chicken, we think crispy and crunchy. Duh. That’s the whole point! Which is why our fried chicken recipe packs crunchiness into every bite. It all starts with hand-breading each piece using a signature blend of herbs and spices, with each flavour playing its part. Then, we fry the chicken to perfection. This keeps things seriously juicy on the inside and gives the outside that crispiness we all crave. When you’re looking for something different, take a walk on the fried side of life. Things are pretty good over here, habibi.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your opening hours?
Our hours at Ivanhoe are 11a.m. to 10p.m., seven days!
Does El Jannah Ivanhoe serve Halal chicken?
Yes! All El Jannah locations, including our Ivanhoe store, uses 100% Halal certified suppliers for our chicken.
Is delivery available at El Jannah Ivanhoe?
Absolutely, that’s what the “Order Now” button does! When chicken cravings strike, we’re there to save the day. You can get our legendary chicken sent straight to your door by using Uber Eats, Menulog, or DoorDash.
Can I pre-order my takeaway meal?
Ok, we see you, habibi, you’re thinking ahead. And here at EJ, we love rewarding that. If you’re looking to pre-order your takeaway to keep your future you happy, then you can order via our website online, or give our team a ring!
Is there parking at El Jannah Ivanhoe?
Ample parking is available in front of and around the store, accessible via Heidelberg Road. Some street parking is also available nearby.
Is catering available at Ivanhoe?
For sure! You can book us to cater your next party, corporate event, or family gathering. Really, any occasion is a good excuse to indulge in the joys of our legendary chicken. To learn more about our different catering options, you can check out our catering menu here!
Is El Jannah Ivanhoe wheelchair accessible?
Yep, we sure are!
Does El Jannah Ivanhoe 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.
El Jannah Ivanhoe Reviews
Archie Berryman
2 days ago
Zara is the best worker here she did a great job at getting my food here quickly.
Benji Ibrahim
3 days ago
Always have a great experience at El Jannah! The food is delicious, fresh, and full of flavour. The service from David is excellent — he is friendly, helpful, and makes the whole experience even better. Everything is spot on, and I'd 100% recomend to anyone.
Lorenzo La Rocca
6 days ago
Food was great, thanks Johnathan for fabulous service!
Turgut Turan
7 days ago
Food was as expected, drinks are a bit expensive.
Felicity Zhang
1 week ago
This place was horrible! First there was absolutely no chicken salt on my chips or salt at all! I selected ‘More Chicken Salt’ and guess what they gave me!!! Potatoes in oil that were hot but tasted like plain potato with no gravy no flavour and no personality. Secondly the worker there did not say name correctly! My name is MEGAMENDYWENDY. And guess what the worker there said?? Wendy. Not MEGAMENDYWENDY. Wendy. That is NOT my name!! This is clearly a bad run business and I want my money and chicken salt back. Kind regards
MEGAMENDYWENDY
Andrew Webb
2 weeks ago
Very polite young man at the serving counter and asked for me to give a review manners these days are hard to come by but this young man definitely sets the example of how this generation should conduct themselves 5 stars for you young man keep up the good work
Neth Navodya
2 weeks ago
jonathan was so sweet! food was excellent, will definitely be back!
xxxryxx
3 weeks ago
Amazing experience , Muhammad’s service was excellent
Steph Donna
4 weeks ago
The customer service was great and the food didn’t take long to come out
Janice Farah
1 month ago
My partner and I really enjoyed eating at the restaurant especially the productivity of Johnathon the worker. He was very polite and nice to talk to. Made sure we enjoyed our food
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El Jannah Ivanhoe Today
Enough daydreaming. Grab your mates, pick a playlist, and head down to the newest EJ for the best charcoal chicken in Ivanhoe. Want to skip the wait? Place your order online and stroll right in. Chicken this good doesn’t sit around.