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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 toum (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
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.
  • Has Drive Through: Yes
  • 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 - 12:00 am
Friday10:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday10:00 am - 12:00 am
Sunday10:00 am - 12:00 am
Sep 25, 2026Regular Hours
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Reviews

4.2, 855 reviews

Contact us

[email protected]

El Jannah St Albans 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 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.

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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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Tanya goddard
5 days ago
Food was great and quick service. The music was at a nice level we could still talk at a good level, didn’t need to shout. Will come back again
Jake Collen-McGwyre
5 days ago
Fantastic food! The service is outstanding and it feels like a really nice place to eat. Clean toilets too!
Ed T
5 days ago
Friendly staff & delicious food with an explosive flavours. Amazingly tasty! Thumbs up!👍🏻
Response from the owner:Hi Ed T, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the explosive flavors and found our staff friendly. Your thumbs up means a lot to us, and we're delighted to have earned a 5-star rating from you. We look forward to welcoming you back to El Jannah Chicken St Albans for more delicious meals soon! Best regards, The El Jannah Chicken St Albans Team
Game Boi
5 days ago
Service was very friendly and food was decent
Response from the owner:Hello Game Boi, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our service friendly and enjoyed the food. Your positive feedback means a lot to us and encourages our team to continue delivering great experiences. We hope to see you again soon at El Jannah Chicken St Albans! Best regards, The El Jannah Chicken St Albans Team
Ryan T
1 week ago
The food came very quick and the service was good. Gave me the gravy and garlic sauce for free when they messed it up.
Response from the owner:Hi Ryan, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and appreciated the quick service. It's great to know that our team was able to make things right with the gravy and garlic sauce. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again soon at El Jannah Chicken St Albans. Best regards, The El Jannah Chicken St Albans Team
Jenny Ho
1 week ago
Great place for take out, food was tasty and fast. Service was also considerate to our needs
Response from the owner:We are so glad you had a positive experience. Your support is invaluable to us. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Team El Jannah
Najeeb Ullah
1 week ago
Excellent Chicken. The garlic sauce is amazing. The team here are very friendly and efficient. Happy to eat here anytime with the kids. Well done
Response from the owner:Dear Najeeb Ullah, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our chicken and garlic sauce. It's fantastic to know that our team's friendliness and efficiency made your visit enjoyable. We love welcoming families, and it's great to hear that you and your kids are happy to dine with us anytime. Your kind words and perfect rating mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon! Warm regards, The El Jannah Chicken St Albans Team
Jaiden Fonseka
2 weeks ago
The worker Jaiden was super nice and very respectful made ordering my food very for my first time, can’t wait to come back
Response from the owner:Dear Jaiden Fonseka, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your first experience at El Jannah Chicken St Albans was a positive one. It's great to know that Jaiden provided you with excellent service and made your visit enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more delicious meals! Best regards, The El Jannah Chicken St Albans Team
Josh JonesTv
3 weeks ago
actually so good!! this is definitely a compliment, it tasted like a middle eastern version of kfc! BUT the chicken was fresher, crispier and not dry!
Response from the owner:Hi Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our chicken and found it to be fresh, crispy, and flavorful. It's great to know that our take on a Middle Eastern version of KFC hit the mark for you. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon at El Jannah Chicken St Albans! Best regards, El Jannah St Albans
Katy Lee
1 month ago
Great food, my fussy son will only eat this chicken! Hot chips were a good size too. Attentive, helpful staff, and clean tables ready for us to sit and enjoy our meal. Thanks!
Response from the owner:Hello Katy, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your son enjoyed our chicken and that you found the hot chips to be just right. It's great to know that our staff and cleanliness met your expectations as well. We strive to create a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for all our customers, and your feedback truly means a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back to El Jannah Chicken St Albans soon! Best regards, The El Jannah Chicken St Albans Team
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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!

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