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El Jannah Chicken Newtown

156 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

Recommended by 75 people

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Find El Jannah Chicken Newtown

156 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

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+61 2 7908 5476
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About El Jannah Chicken Newtown

El Jannah on King Street delivers smoky, coal-fired Lebanese chicken with blistered skin alongside its cult-favourite garlic toum. Tables are tight in this express outpost, making it a natural stop for rapid takeaway or a quick counter feed. Orders move briskly with torn Lebanese flatbread, crisp chips, and crunchy pink pickled turnips. Grab a whole chicken combo or wrap it into pita with plenty of garlic paste and tabbouleh.

  • Lebanese Charcoal Chicken & Toum: Smoky charcoal-grilled chicken served with potent garlic toum, warm flatbread, and pickled turnips.
  • Generous Share Meals: Platters packed with whole or half chickens, chips, and sides offer generous portions built for groups.
  • Fast-Paced King Street Express: Quick counter ordering geared for hot takeaway and fast turnarounds directly along King Street.
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Why Choose El Jannah Chicken Newtown

Discover why Newtown locals rely on El Jannah for smoky charcoal chicken, signature toum, and fast King Street takeaway.

  • Signature Lebanese Charcoal Chicken & Toum

    Smoky, tender charcoal-grilled chicken is paired with authentic Lebanese accompaniments including creamy garlic toum, Lebanese flatbread, and tangy pickled turnips.

    Garlic sauce, pita bread and the legendary charcoal grilled chicken and you can never go wrong.

    Matthias

  • Consistently Juicy, Tender Preparation

    Freshly prepared chicken retains its natural juices and tenderness, avoiding the dry texture often found at standard chicken rotisseries.

    The chicken was fresh, juicy, and very soft—exactly what I was hoping for.

    Amit Sharma

  • Abundant Group Feasts with Generous Leftovers

    Generous family bundles and whole chicken platters provide an abundance of food, sides, and flatbread that easily stretch to feed groups affordably.

    We bought a family meal with an upgraded chips for $79 and we had leftovers . 6 adults and 2 kids

    Annie Keverian

  • Complete Shareable Platters for Friends

    The shareable whole chicken combos come complete with flatbread, fresh pickles, and garlic sauce, making casual group dining straightforward.

    ordered a whole charcoal chicken, which arrived almost instantly with a packet of Lebanese bread, fresh fries, a serving of tabbouleh, garlic paste and pickles

    Anas K. Ahmed

  • Rapid Counter Service for Meals On the Go

    Fast counter ordering and swift assembly make it easy to grab warm chicken rolls and takeaway meals on the go.

    Very quick service if you’re looking for food to go. I had a charcoal chicken roll meal.

    Omar Tauseef

  • Convenient Transit-Adjacent King Street Pickup

    Situated on King Street steps away from the bus stop, it offers a practical, speedy takeaway option for commuters and pedestrians.

    Close to the bus stop (right outside). Perfect for takeaway with friends.

    andy klavins

Our most-ordered Lebanese charcoal chicken favourites

  • Charcoal Chicken

    I tried their charcoal chicken since its their signature dish and yasss i love it right away.

    米莎 Mishamoon

  • Garlic Sauce (Toum)

    Garlic sauce, pita bread and the legendary charcoal grilled chicken and you can never go wrong.

    Matthias

  • Family Meal

    Amazing food and great value. Juicy and flavoursome chicken. We bought a family meal with an upgraded chips for $79 and we had leftovers . 6 adults and 2 kids

    Annie Keverian

  • Charcoal Chicken Roll

    Very quick service if you’re looking for food to go. I had a charcoal chicken roll meal.

    Omar Tauseef

Other favorites

Traditional sides and accompaniments to complete your meal

  • Tabbouleh

    The food was super delicious! Especially the garlic sauce and tabouli.

    Gabriel

  • Pickles

    And the purple pickles are actually pickled turnips — they’re so good. That tangy crunch just makes the whole meal.

    Amaya

  • Lebanese Bread

    Great fresh Lebanese bread.

    Laura Eder

  • Falafel

    The falafel was lovely to eat with their hummus.

    Kelvin Ong

Before you head over

Practical tips for seating, parking, and ordering at this King Street spot

  • Expect tight indoor seating

    Seating inside is compact and tables are tightly spaced, so taking your meal away or timing your visit outside peak rushes helps avoid waiting for a table.

  • Plan around King Street parking

    Street parking on King Street can be difficult to secure, so plan for paid lots nearby, check side streets, or hop on transit via the bus stop right outside.

  • Stock up on extra toum and pickles

    When ordering charcoal chicken sets or family platters, ask for extra garlic sauce and pickled turnips upfront so you don't run short for dipping.

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