El Jannah (Melbourne CBD) Chicken Shop

Feast with El Jannah Melbourne CBD

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.

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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

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El Jannah Melbourne CBD Menu

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 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.

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 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

We’re open from a.m. to p.m. every day of the week. There’s no bad time for a charcoal chicken meal – so why not swing by when you’re ready?

Not only is our chicken shop in Melbourne 100% halal, every El Jannah in the country is, too. No more excuses; Yalla, let’s eat.

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.

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

After you tell your friends about the best charcoal chicken in Melbourne’s CBD, they’ll want to try it themselves. We can handle large groups – just be ready for a queue at peak times.

El Jannah Melbourne CBD Reviews

Kinako Chan
The chicken here is really delicious — juicy on the inside and perfectly cooked. It goes so well with the garlic sauce! The service is quick but there aren’t many tables, and sometimes they can get a bit messy after previous customers, especially during the evening rush. I hope the staff can clean up the tables a bit more often
Mark Puletaha
First timers -The chicken was soft and juicy and fries crisp and fluffy inside.

Toilets were disgusting.
Kajal Daryani
Good food! Love the garlic sauce.. cleanliness could be improved
Fira Arvianti
Best garlic sauce and charcoal chicken
Dina Afifah
Best fried chicken in townnn! The garlic sauce is 💯!!!
Rob F
Today, I enjoyed a '1/4 Chicken Deluxe Meal'. El Jannah always serves gorgeous food. The place is clean and tidy. The workers are efficient and professional. The prices are great. If you are craving some nice charcoal chicken, look no further. I highly recommend El Jannah, you won't be disappointed. Enjoy !!!
Alex Boasman
Rowdy 24/7 chicken joint on Swanson! Seating situation could be better
Chin-Wei Li
Really tasty charcoal-grilled chicken! The restaurant has a nice, cozy vibe — great for family dinners or catching up with friends. Food is delicious, prices are fair, and the staff are friendly. Definitely a place I’d come back to!
Regaleatsmelb
El Jannah nails the balance of smoky, salty, herby and creamy. Perfect for sharing or hoarding solo. Halal, widely loved, and easy to understand why it’s become a national fave. Go hungry.

Other than forgetting a couple of things like the mandatory garlic sauce and the EJ Bites, the service made up for any errors. The place is clean, the staff are friendly and for a predominantly takeaway joint, the interior is bright and inviting for you to stay. The little touches like actual plates if eating in did not go unnoticed either.

My first time here and I was asking all the same questions you did. Why is it so good? There’s no real answer… it just is.
roaa nashashibi
Today I got eljannah and I was served by Yasmine and asma.i have never seen such great customer service before. Greated me with a smile, super friendly and sweet and my food was fresh and quick to come. Never been so happy with the service. Beautiful young girls carried my el jannah experience today.
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El Jannah Melbourne CBD Today

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 garlic sauce will have you coming back for more.