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Al Barakeh Charcoal Chicken

77 Scott St, Liverpool NSW 2170, Australia

Recommended by 70 people

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Find Al Barakeh Charcoal Chicken

77 Scott St, Liverpool NSW 2170, Australia

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+61 2 9602 6204
HoursMonday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Al Barakeh Charcoal Chicken

Liverpool locals treat Al Barakeh as the benchmark for real charcoal chicken—blistered over open coals with crackling skin and tender, juicy meat. Skip the commercial chains. Platters arrive loaded with crisp seasoned chips, soft flatbread, and a heavy swipe of pungent garlic toum. Order at the counter, tear into whole birds with your hands, and rinse off at the dining room washbasin before diving back into open-flame charred baba-ghanoush.

  • Charcoal-Cooked Chicken: Birds roast over open coals for charred skin and juicy meat, paired with potent garlic toum.
  • Open-Flame Baba-Ghanoush: Charred directly over open flame before peeling, creating a deep smoky eggplant dip.
  • Fast Casual Dining: Counter orders land at tables in minutes, complete with an open dining area washbasin.
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The Al Barakeh Difference

Why locals choose Al Barakeh for authentic Lebanese charcoal chicken over commercial chains.

  • Juicy Open-Flame Charcoal Char

    Whole chickens are roasted over open charcoal coals, locking in intense natural juiciness beneath a crisp, deeply seasoned char that avoids commercial dryness.

    chicken was juicy with a really crispy char on the skin

    Philip Lo

  • Pungent Garlic Toum and Fresh Sides

    Signature creamy garlic sauce and house sides are prepared with pungent flavor and served in generous platters alongside fresh flatbread.

    A strong flavourful garlic sauce and the Lebanese bread is always super soft and fresh.

    Marcus

  • Abundant Multi-Chicken Group Platters

    Generous multi-chicken packages and seasoned hot chips easily satisfy group appetites, making feeding family or coworkers stress-free and cost-effective.

    Can't complain about the quantity, it was more than enough. Fries were fresh and crispy and went well with the siracha mayo and the garlic dip.

    Ganesh (G7)

  • Crowd-Favorite Seasoned Office Chips

    Legendary crispy seasoned hot chips provide a crowd-favorite side that coworkers and families eagerly share.

    Whenever anyone bought hot chips back to the office, it’d be like a flock of human seagulls loitering around trying to pinch a chip.

    Lynda Savage

  • Dedicated Dining Wash Basin

    A dedicated dining-area washbasin allows diners to comfortably tackle whole bone-in charcoal chicken by hand without messy hassle.

    There are toilets and a sink at the back area if you just want to wash your hands after smashing your meal!

    Alvin Alvarez

  • Minutes-Fast Table Service

    Counter service operates with exceptional speed, delivering freshly carved charcoal chicken platters within minutes of sitting down.

    Not even two minutes after I found a seat, did the food come out !

    Philip Lo

Signature Lebanese charcoal chicken and specialty burgers

  • Charcoal Chicken

    This is Sydneys best charcoal chicken ! I’ve ordered countless times and have never had a bad experience. They are second to none. No comparison to el jannah. The chicken is always juicy.

    Marcus

  • Chicken Burger

    The chicken burger and chicken kebab were an absolute highlight – packed with flavour, cooked to perfection, and incredibly satisfying.

    Nathan Atkinson

  • Chicken Kebab

    The chicken burger and chicken kebab were an absolute highlight – packed with flavour, cooked to perfection, and incredibly satisfying.

    Nathan Atkinson

  • Chicken Burgatti

    The Chicken Burgatti has to be one of the best Southern Fried Chicken burgers that we have ever tried. Everything about the burger is on point

    SydneyFood Brothers

Other favorites

House-made dips, legendary hot chips, and traditional sides

  • Hot Chips

    By far the BEST hot chips in Sydney. I used to work in Liverpool years ago and the hot chips here at Al Barakeh were famous amongst my co-workers.

    Lynda Savage

  • Garlic Sauce

    The best garlic sauce……and I have tried many in my lifetime.

    Jo

  • Baba-Ghanoush

    what we love about the baba-ghanoush from Al Barakeh is that the eggplant is first baked over an open flame before it's peeled, leaving an incredible smoky taste to the dip

    SydneyFood Brothers

  • Hummus

    Excellent hummus….so soft and creamy

    Jo

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes with a charcoal chicken meal?

The signature charcoal chicken comes with charred, seasoned skin and juicy meat. Platters typically include generous garlic toum, Lebanese flatbread, and tangy pickles, with side options like crunchy seasoned chips and tabouli.

Are hand-washing amenities available for dine-in guests?

Yes, the shop features an open washroom and a dedicated hand-washing sink at the back so guests can easily clean up after eating bone-in chicken by hand.

What other menu items are recommended besides charcoal chicken?

Yes, customer favourites beyond charcoal chicken include the Chicken Burgatti, off-menu or grilled chicken burgers, chicken kebabs and shawarma, open-flame smoky baba-ghanoush, and southern fried chicken salad.

What are the opening hours and peak times?

Al Barakeh is open daily from 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM, though lines and wait times can peak during midweek lunchtime and rush periods.

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