El Jannah Box Hill – Legendary Charcoal Chicken Coming to Station Street
Box Hill, the wait is almost over. El Jannah is opening at 422 Station Street, Box Hill on Saturday, 16 May 2026 — bringing legendary Lebanese charcoal chicken to Melbourne’s east. Whether you’re in Box Hill, Mont Albert, Nunawading, Blackburn, or Mitcham, your new local is nearly here. And to make opening day even sweeter, we’re serving $5 meals all day long.
Grand Opening Offer – $5 Quarter Chicken Meal
This one is bigger than usual. To celebrate the El Jannah Box Hill opening, we’re offering $5 meals for the entire day on 16 May:
- ¼ Charcoal Chicken + Small Chips + Garlic Sauce — just $5, all day
That’s right — not just for a limited window. All day, while stocks last. In-store only.
📅 Opening day: Saturday, 16 May 2026 📍 422 Station Street, Box Hill VIC 3128 🕚 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
What to Expect at El Jannah Box Hill
El Jannah’s charcoal chicken is marinated for a full 24 hours in a blend of traditional Lebanese spices, then grilled low and slow over real charcoal until the skin is perfectly golden and smoky and the meat is juicy all the way through. Nearly three decades of doing things the right way — and it’s all coming to Station Street.
At El Jannah Box Hill, you’ll find a full Lebanese menu built around real ingredients, real technique, and real flavour:
What is on the El Jannah menu?
- Charcoal Chicken — whole, half, or quarter, always fresh off the grill and never reheated
- Crispy Fried Chicken — golden, crunchy, and packed with flavour in every bite
- Burgers & Rolls — freshly made to order, loaded with El Jannah’s signature fillings
- Lebanese Sides — fresh tabouli, house pickles, crispy coleslaw, and golden chips
- Sides & Dips — our world-famous garlic sauce, rich hommus made from real chickpeas, smoky babaganouj from fire-roasted eggplant, signature sweet and spicy sauce, plus tomato and BBQ
Box Hill knows food. It’s one of Melbourne’s most celebrated dining precincts — a suburb where quality is expected and mediocrity doesn’t last. So when we say our hommus is made from real chickpeas soaked overnight and our babaganouj starts with eggplant roasted over an open flame, that’s not a marketing line. That’s just how El Jannah has always done it — and it’s exactly the standard Box Hill deserves.
Every item on the menu is made with high-quality, preservative-free ingredients, delivered fresh from our factory seven days a week. Dine in, grab takeaway, or order delivery — El Jannah Box Hill is built for families, groups, office lunches, and everyone in between.
Box Hill Knows Good Food — And Now It's Getting Great Charcoal Chicken
Station Street is one of Melbourne’s great food streets. Box Hill’s dining scene is legendary across the city — a melting pot of cuisines, cultures, and food traditions that has made it a destination in its own right. People drive from across Melbourne’s east to eat in Box Hill. They come for the quality, the variety, and the atmosphere of a suburb that truly celebrates food as a cultural experience.
That’s exactly the kind of neighbourhood El Jannah belongs in.
Lebanese cuisine and Box Hill share something important — both are built on the idea that food is about community. The Lebanese table has always been a place where people gather, share, and connect. A whole charcoal chicken in the middle of the table, surrounded by tabouli made from farm-fresh parsley, golden chips, pickles, and enough garlic sauce to last the week — that’s not just a meal. That’s an experience. And it’s one that Box Hill’s diverse and food-loving community is going to embrace completely.
El Jannah has been part of Sydney’s food culture since 1998. Now, as we continue growing across Melbourne, Box Hill feels less like an expansion and more like a homecoming. A suburb this passionate about food has been waiting for charcoal chicken done properly — and that wait is almost over.
Real Food.Real Flavour. The El Jannah Promise
Lebanese cuisine is one of the oldest and most celebrated food cultures in the world — built on freshness, fire, and generations of tradition. Real tabouli made from farm-fresh parsley and ripe tomatoes. Hommus from real chickpeas soaked overnight, not spooned from a commercial tub. Babaganouj from eggplant roasted over an open flame. Garlic sauce made fresh, every single day.
At El Jannah, we’ve honoured that tradition since 1998. Every store we open — including our newest legendary Lebanese chicken in Melbourne’s east location on Station Street — carries that same commitment. No preservatives. No shortcuts. No compromises. Just real Lebanese food, made the way it was always meant to be made, now coming to one of Melbourne’s most celebrated dining destinations.
Get More with the El Jannah Rewards App
Download the El Jannah app before opening day and unlock:
- A $5 meal offer for new members
- Access to our referral program — share the love with friends and family
- Exclusive deals and early access to promotions
Our team will be in-store on opening day to help you get set up. Download it before you arrive and you’ll be ready to go from the moment you walk through the door.
Frequently Asked Questions – El Jannah Box Hill
When does El Jannah Box Hill open? El Jannah Box Hill is opening mid-late May 2026 at 422 Station Street, Box Hill. Follow our socials and check back here for the confirmed date.
Where is El Jannah Box Hill located? We’re at 422 Station Street, Box Hill VIC 3128 — right in the heart of one of Melbourne’s most vibrant dining precincts, with easy access for Box Hill, Blackburn, Mont Albert, Surrey Hills, and Nunawading. View on Google Maps
Is El Jannah halal? Yes. All El Jannah chicken is 100% halal certified.
Does El Jannah Box Hill offer delivery? Yes — delivery is available via our website and app from opening day. Order delivery here.
What is the $5 opening day offer? On opening day only, get a ¼ Charcoal Chicken, Small Chips, and Garlic Sauce for just $5. In-store only, while stocks last.
Is there parking at El Jannah Box Hill? Box Hill is well serviced by public transport — Box Hill train station and tram stops are just minutes away on foot. Street parking and paid parking options are also available nearby on Station Street and surrounding streets.
Does El Jannah cater for events? Yes! El Jannah offers catering packages for groups, events, and functions of all sizes. Learn more about catering.
Are there vegetarian options at El Jannah Box Hill? Yes — our sides and dips menu includes hommus, babaganouj, tabouli, pickles, coleslaw, and chips, all suitable for vegetarians.
Where can I find allergen information? Our full allergens chart is available on the allergens page.
