Restaurant
El Jannah Chicken Newtown
156 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
Find El Jannah Chicken Newtown
156 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
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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.
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Most popular items
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it better to dine in or order takeaway?
The dining room has limited seating with tables placed close together, and it fills up quickly during peak hours. Ordering for takeaway is popular and convenient, with fast counter service and a public bus stop located directly outside.
Are the meal portions big enough to share?
Combos and family platters provide very substantial portions, often with enough food for leftovers. Sharing packs include whole or cut charcoal chicken paired with generous servings of chips, pickles, Lebanese bread, and garlic sauce.
What sides come with the charcoal chicken?
The signature charcoal chicken comes with garlic toum, Lebanese bread, and crunchy pink pickled turnips. Regulars frequently recommend adding an extra side of garlic sauce to your order.
Are there vegetarian options on the menu?
Yes, vegetarian sides and mains are served, including falafel wraps, hummus, fresh tabbouleh, and fattoush salad.
What are the parking options nearby?
Dedicated on-site parking is not available. Visitors rely on street parking along King Street or nearby side streets, as well as paid parking lots within walking distance. Public transit is often recommended due to busy King Street traffic.
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