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El Jannah (Melbourne CBD) Chicken Shop

Feast with El Jannah Melbourne CBD

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Wondering when you’ll next get a chance to try our famous Lebanese charcoal chicken in Melbourne? Good news – we’ve just opened our doors right in the city centre. Whether you want to bring your friends for a long lunch, take your chicken home, or order food straight to your door, El Jannah’s got what you need. Our grill’s already ready for your order.

Restaurant Address

158 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000
Parking and Access at El Jannah Melbourne CBD Parking is convenient and accessible: Onsite Parking: Limited street parking is available along Swanston Street and nearby laneways. Be mindful of time restrictions and clearway zones. Nearby Council Car Parks: Public car parks are located within walking distance, such as the Melbourne Central Car Park and QV Melbourne Car Park, offering additional parking spaces for customers. Main Access Roads and Intersection El Jannah Melbourne CBD is easily accessible via these main roads and the key intersection: Swanston Street — a major thoroughfare running east-west through the heart of Melbourne's CBD. Flinders Street — runs parallel to Swanston Street, one block to the south, and is a key route for accessing the southern parts of the city. Elizabeth Street — runs parallel to Swanston Street, one block to the north, and is a key route for accessing the northern parts of the city. Key Intersection: The main entry/exit is at Swanston Street, near the intersection with Little Collins Street. Nearby Suburbs and Drive Times El Jannah Melbourne CBD is centrally located, making it easily accessible from surrounding suburbs: Carlton — approx. 2 km, 5–7 mins drive Fitzroy — approx. 2 km, 5–7 mins drive Docklands — approx. 2 km, 5–7 mins drive Southbank — approx. 1 km, 3–5 mins drive North Melbourne — approx. 2 km, 5–7 mins drive Whether you're coming from nearby suburbs or further afield, El Jannah Melbourne CBD is easily accessible, and parking is convenient.
  • Serves Dine In: Yes
  • Serves Halal Food: Yes

Restaurant Hours

Standard Hours
Monday10:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday10:00 am - 12:00 am
Wednesday10:00 am - 12:00 am
Thursday10:00 am - 2:00 am
Friday10:00 am - 2:00 am
Saturday10:00 am - 2:00 am
Sunday10:00 am - 12:00 am
Sep 25, 2026Regular Hours
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Dec 28, 2026Regular Hours

Reviews

4.5, 1695 reviews

Contact us

[email protected]

El Jannah Melbourne 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 Melbourne CBD

An El Jannah in Melbourne CBD has been a long time coming. What better place to share our great Lebanese chicken? The city’s famous arcades, Queen Victoria Market, beautiful street art… all that was missing was an El Jannah. Whether you’re a local or just exploring the busy Melbourne streets, you’ll need great Lebanese food that just hits the spot.

That’s exactly what you’ll get at El Jannah: mouth-watering smoky chicken, classic falafel rolls, crispy chips, and plenty of great dips. Our toum (garlic sauce) is famous all over Victoria for a reason – it’s just that good.

Our Melbourne charcoal chicken is here to stay. Try it for yourself, and you’ll see why tourists and born-and-bred Melburnians alike trust us to give them a taste of paradise – one they’ll never forget.

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El Jannah Melbourne CBD Opening Day

Our big day was a rave success full of great vibes, delicious chicken, and queues that were practically out the door. We spotted some of our Melbourne regulars – we can’t blame them for wanting to try our discounted chicken again. After all, it’s the best charcoal and fried chicken in Melbourne’s CBD.

What Is Charcoal Chicken?

Our Lebanese charcoal chicken has been a game-changer in Australia since 1998. Cooked over open charcoal, it boasts an irresistible smoky flavour that keeps our fans coming back for more.

From our signature tawouk to our famous family feasts, every dish is a tribute to our Lebanese heritage. Slow-cooked, perfectly spiced, and served with our legendary toum (garlic sauce) – that’s the El Jannah way.

The Best Charcoal Chicken in Melbourne CBD

We’ll say it again: the best, tastiest, and tenderest Lebanese charcoal chicken in Melbourne’s CBD. After nearly 30 years of refining our menu and every recipe we have, our charcoal chicken is still as popular as ever. We can’t share every secret, but our authentic Lebanese spice blend is a big part of this.

We make our charcoal chicken just like our families back in Lebanon used to. This means slowly grilling each piece to lock in the juices and flavours. What more can you ask for? Actually, a better question – what are you waiting for?

What Makes our Fried Chicken in Melbourne CBD So Crispy

We only serve crispy, crunchy, and well-seasoned fried chicken – nothing soggy, nothing bland. Our Melbourne CBD fried chicken is a cut above the rest. There’s a reason people keep coming back for more; it’s just that good.

We hand-bread every piece – can you believe that’s even a question? On top of this, we cook each wing, piece, and tender in a full helping of our special spices until they’re literally golden. That’s just part of what makes them so legendary.

Frequently Asked Questions

El Jannah Melbourne CBD is open Monday to Wednesday 10am to midnight, Thursday to Saturday 10am to 2am, and Sunday 10am to midnight, including public holidays.

All the chicken served at our Melbourne CBD charcoal chicken shop is halal certified directly by our suppliers. Please ask for certification within our restaurants if needed. 

Absolutely; El Jannah’s chicken spices up any night. Order on our site or visit us on UberEats, DoorDash, or Menulog, and you’ll be chowing down in next to no time.

Yep; we’re near Swanston Street’s tram stop, Flinders Street Station, and local bus routes.

Avoid lunchtimes if you can’t be bothered with queues. In a rush but still want our chicken for lunch? Just make a collection order online.

El Jannah Melbourne CBD serves Lebanese-Australian charcoal chicken. The menu includes charcoal chicken, fried chicken, garlic sauce (Toum), chips, tabouli, and feast packs for groups.

Nah, but our new app’s rewards scheme has plenty of great deals. There’s already a discounted meal with your name on it.

Yes. El Jannah catering platters serve up to 25 people and are available network-wide. Orders can be placed through the El Jannah app or at order.eljannah.com.au.

Yes on both. El Jannah Melbourne CBD accommodates large groups for dine-in, though peak lunch and dinner periods can get busy. For events, El Jannah catering platters serve up to 25 people and can be ordered through the El Jannah app or at order.eljannah.com.au.

El Jannah Melbourne CBD is on Swanston Street, near the intersection with Little Collins Street. It is accessible from Carlton, Fitzroy, Southbank, Docklands, and North Melbourne, all within 2 km. Flinders Street Station and Melbourne Central Station are both within walking distance.

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 Melbourne CBD Reviews

A T
19 hours ago
Had the pleasure of meeting one of the best customer service people out there and her name was Arika. She was so lovely and went above and beyond a customers needs it really makes a difference. When such an amazing positive happy girl takes pride in her work. Please give her good feedback regarding this as she is a keeper. Also I have to add every time I come in Ruman has always got a big smile on her face and that is rare to see.
Rae Carreon
19 hours ago
Very good chicken and a must try!! Will definitely comeback!!
Racon Desnacido
19 hours ago
First time trying their chicken and it was so good, gravy was also good. Their serving is also good as well
Siti Mashitah
1 week ago
Kurang berasa bumbunya atau bau bakarannya pun gak terlalu kecium
Dalal suleyman
1 week ago
The charcoal chicken wrap was pretty yummy and their chips too.. but maybe if the onions was a little smaller it would be much better 🍟🍟🌯🌯
Shell
2 weeks ago
Love!! Amazing opening in Wollert!!
swalowski sibi
2 weeks ago
It's delicious, the chicken is very tasty. I eat multiple times when i'm in melbourne.
Response from the owner:Hello Swalowski Sibi, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you find our chicken delicious and that you choose to visit us multiple times when you're in Melbourne. It's always a pleasure to serve customers who appreciate our food as much as you do. We look forward to welcoming you back to El Jannah Chicken Melbourne CBD soon! Best regards, The El Jannah Team
Axel Rodericks
4 weeks ago
Fantastic food, Fantastic portions , great fried chicken and fantastic charcoal chicken
Response from the owner:Hello Axel, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, portion sizes, and both our fried and charcoal chicken. It's always our aim to provide a fantastic dining experience, and your kind words let us know we're on the right track. We look forward to welcoming you back to El Jannah Chicken Melbourne CBD soon for more delicious meals! Warm regards, The El Jannah Chicken Melbourne CBD Team
ee wan khoo
1 month ago
The charcoal grilled chicken is simply awesome.
Response from the owner:Hi Ee Wan Khoo, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our charcoal grilled chicken. It's always our goal to provide delicious meals and a great experience for our customers. We look forward to welcoming you back to El Jannah Chicken Melbourne CBD soon! Best regards, The El Jannah Team
andrew westerbeek
1 month ago
The chicken was delicious. Moist and with a beautiful flavour
Response from the owner:Hello Andrew, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our chicken and found it delicious and flavorful. It's always our goal to provide our customers with a satisfying dining experience, and your kind words mean a lot to us. If there's anything we can do to make your next visit even better, please feel free to let us know. We look forward to welcoming you back to El Jannah Chicken Melbourne CBD soon! Best regards, The El Jannah Team
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Alright, it’s time to make your order. You could be less than an hour away from the best charcoal and fried chicken in Melbourne CBD. Our legendary food is as hot and fresh as it is delicious – just make sure you can handle the spices. As for sides and extras, our chicken-salted chips, mixed Beirut-style pickles, and (of course) our famous toum (garlic sauce) will have you coming back for more.

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