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El Jannah (St Albans) Chicken Shop

Feast with El Jannah St Albans

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Known for its vibrant multicultural community and bustling food scene, St Albans has always had a taste for the good stuff and the demand for real, high-quality Lebanese charcoal chicken in your neck of the woods has reached fever pitch. So, we’re here to give you the goods. Our juicy, perfectly charred chicken, served with our irresistible garlic sauce, is now a stone’s throw away. Looking for the best charcoal chicken in St Albans? Look no further.

Restaurant Address

53 Sunshine Avenue, ST ALBANS, 3021

Access Info

Parking and Access at El Jannah St Albans Parking is convenient and accessible: Onsite Parking: Ample parking is available in front of and around the store, accessible via Sunshine Avenue. Main Access Roads and Intersection El Jannah St Albans is easily accessible via these main roads and the key intersection: Sunshine Avenue — a major road running through St Albans, providing direct access to the shopping precinct and El Jannah. Key Intersection: The main entry/exit is at Sunshine Avenue, near the intersection with Main Road East. Nearby Suburbs and Drive Times El Jannah St Albans is centrally located, making it easily accessible from surrounding suburbs: St Albans — approx. 1 km, 2–4 mins drive Kealba — approx. 2 km, 4–6 mins drive Keilor Downs — approx. 3 km, 6–8 mins drive Sunshine — approx. 4 km, 8–10 mins drive Delahey — approx. 5 km, 10–12 mins drive Whether you're coming from nearby suburbs or further afield, El Jannah St Albans is easily accessible, and parking is convenient.

Location Features

Has Drive Through: Yes
Serves Dine In: Yes
Serves Halal Food: Yes

Restaurant Hours

Standard Hours

Monday	10:00 am - 12:00 am
Tuesday	10:00 am - 12:00 am
Wednesday	10:00 am - 12:00 am
Thursday	10:00 am - 12:00 am
Friday	10:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday	10:00 am - 12:00 am
Sunday	10:00 am - 12:00 am

Holiday Hours

Jun 8, 2026	Regular 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

Reviews

756 reviews

Contact us

[email protected]

El Jannah St Albans Menu

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Desserts

Get a spoonful of paradise with El Jannah’s latest desserts – Try a Walnut Original and our Chocolate Hazelnut Baklawa!

El Jannah St Albans

Alright, St Albans, get ready because El Jannah’s here to shake things up. You think you’ve had good chicken? Think again. We’re bringing charcoal chicken to St Albans like you’ve never tasted before. Dine-in or place a pick-up order for the full EJ experience; the energy in the room is enough to wake up even the most sleep-deprived souls. Come hungry, and we mean that in the best possible way.

Not in the mood to leave the couch? That’s cool. We’re not judging. Order online and we’ll have that hot, juicy chicken delivered right to your door. Because, let’s face it, nobody wants to cook after a long day—but you do want El Jannah.

El Jannah St Albans Opening Day

What a way to kick things off! The crowd was buzzing, the grills were sizzling, and our legendary charcoal chicken was flying off the pit. We rolled out some exclusive deals that made everything taste so much sweeter. Thanks for joining us, St Albans!

The Best Charcoal Chicken in St Albans

Look, here’s the deal. We’re not just about charcoal chicken, okay? We’re about living. We’re about family. And, we’re about that unmistakable feeling you get when you bite into something that’s been cooked with love and tradition and feel your eyes roll to the back of your head because of how good it is. That’s what our slow-grilling process does. There’s no shortcuts. Just fire, patience, and a whole lot of flavour. So, why is EJ’s the best charcoal chicken in St Albans? Because it’s not just chicken, it’s a damn experience. And once you’ve had it, there’s no going back.

What Makes our Fried Chicken in St Albans So Crispy

Our fried chicken in St Albans isn’t just crispy, it’s next level crispy. We’re talking about a hand-breaded coating that’s so crunchy, you’ll hear it from the first bite to the last. But crispy doesn’t mean dry—under that crispy exterior, our fried chicken is still juicy and tender, holding onto all that flavour we’re famous for.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your opening hours?

Our St Albans chicken shop is open from 10am to 12am. every day. Go on, treat yourself to a late-night charcoal chicken meal.

Is El Jannah St Albans Halal?

Yes, our chicken is completely halal-certified, directly from our suppliers.

Can I order online for delivery?

Come on, of course you can. You can order on our site, our app, and all the usual delivery sites. We’ll rush everything over before the cravings get too bad.

Is there parking available near El Jannah St Albans?

Yep, especially near the Victoria Uni campus. This gives you a few hours to drop in, try out our chicken for the first time, and get more to take home.

What are the best times to visit to avoid queues?

We’re pretty busy at lunch and dinner time – that’s the curse of popularity. You can always order online to send your food right to our kitchen.

Do you offer student discounts for VU students?

Not right now, but our app’s got lots of great deals. $5 meals, 20% off, instant updates on every promo, perfect for students needing study fuel on a budget.

Can I bring large groups for dine-in?

Yep, just time it wisely! You don’t want to be left waiting for a free table when the best fried chicken in St Albans is within reach.

El Jannah St Albans Reviews

Sarah Schubert

6 days ago

The food is always amazing. We have eaten at multiple El Jannah franchises and never been disappointed. The garlic dipping sauce is to die for. We bought extra to take home. 🤤

Response from the owner:Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at El Jannah Chicken St Albans and that our food, especially the garlic dipping sauce, hit the mark for you. It's always a pleasure to serve customers who appreciate what we do. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious meals! Best regards, The El Jannah Chicken St Albans Team

Kat

2 weeks ago

Did a drive thru and service was A+. We ordered x2 family feasts and we rcvd it pretty quickly and it was still so hot. We also got extra chilli sauce for free. Friendky staff and awesome service.

Response from the owner:Hi Kat, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our drive-thru service and that your family feasts were served hot and quickly. It's great to know that our friendly staff and the extra chilli sauce added to your positive experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and your perfect rating. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The El Jannah Chicken St Albans Team

Mitch Jewell

2 weeks ago

Just went to try this place for the first time and it did not disappoint. Had the crispy chicken burger, was so tasty! I devoured it. Not only that but the chips were delicious, so tasty. Will be there again!

Response from the owner:Hello Mitch, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to El Jannah Chicken St Albans. It's fantastic to know that our crispy chicken burger and chips hit the spot for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delicious meal! Best regards, The El Jannah Chicken St Albans Team

Daniela Angeleska

2 weeks ago

I love the chicken wraps, only been there 2 times. The garlic dip is something they need to look at and change the ingredients its oily and it made me feel sick for a whole week. Ill still rate them good as we dont have any Charcoal Chickens around.

Response from the owner:Dear Daniela, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our chicken wraps and appreciate your support. We are sorry to learn that our garlic dip did not meet your expectations and caused discomfort. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will certainly review the ingredients to ensure we provide the best possible experience for our customers. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide you with an even better dining experience. Warm regards, The El Jannah Chicken St Albans Team

Sayonika Sarah Bantu

3 weeks ago

Best Burgers and Hot chips. Very quick!

Response from the owner:Dear Sayonika Sarah Bantu, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our burgers and hot chips, and that you found our service quick. Your positive feedback is incredibly motivating for our team, and it encourages us to continue delivering the best dining experience possible. We look forward to welcoming you back to El Jannah Chicken St Albans soon! Warm regards, The El Jannah Chicken St Albans Team

Sweta Shrestha

3 weeks ago

great service , and loved the chicken with garlic dip

Response from the owner:Hello Sweta Shrestha, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and loved the chicken with garlic dip. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and it motivates our team to continue delivering the best experience possible. We look forward to welcoming you back to El Jannah Chicken St Albans soon! Best regards, The El Jannah Chicken St Albans Team

NYANHIT ANYUON Mathieu

3 weeks ago

The Management, I have noticed that instead of your works doing their job properly, they're talking more, the service is very poor, Workers need to be asking thier costumers about the membership at the window and give sauces onces a costumer orders a chicken clearly it will need sauce to go with it. Train your members great customer service because I'm sure of having to walk back after driving through, nothing is easy in this world we living in.... Tianna Nyaluac.....

Response from the owner:Dear Tianna, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the experience you had at El Jannah Chicken St Albans. Your comments about our service and the need for better communication and attention to detail are very important to us. We are committed to providing excellent customer service and will address these issues with our team to ensure improvements are made. We appreciate your suggestion regarding the membership inquiry and sauce provision, and we will work on implementing these changes to enhance our service. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Thank you once again for your input. Best regards, The Management Team at El Jannah Chicken St Albans

George Angelis

4 weeks ago

Nice charcoal chicken here but I would like to see dine in plates.

Response from the owner:Hello George, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our charcoal chicken and appreciate your feedback. We understand the importance of having dine-in plates for a better dining experience, and your suggestion is valuable to us. We will certainly take it into consideration as we strive to improve our services. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The El Jannah Chicken St Albans Team

Carmen

4 weeks ago

Food was absolutely amazing tonight,chicken was delicious ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Great customer service from Sajed, keep up the great work

Response from the owner:Hi Carmen, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found the chicken delicious. It's fantastic to know that Sajed provided you with great customer service. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him and the rest of our team. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best regards, The El Jannah Chicken St Albans Team

Aqsa Asad

4 weeks ago

It was great . Everything was on point

Response from the owner:Hi Aqsa, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that everything was on point and met your expectations. Our team is committed to providing great food and service, so your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We sincerely appreciate your support and are very glad we could deliver a positive experience for you. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Thanks, El Jannah Team Jan

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El Jannah St Albans Today

Our menu has a whole lot of glorious, perfectly seasoned goodness that’ll leave you second-guessing all those fast food chains. You think store-bought chicken can cut it? Wrong. Hurry up and get your hands on the best charcoal chicken in St Albans now. Dine-in, press that order button or place a delivery order because we’re already waiting for you. Sahtan!