Restaurant
Henrietta Charcoal Chicken Surry Hills
Shop 1/500 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
Find Henrietta Charcoal Chicken Surry Hills
Shop 1/500 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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Book NowAbout Henrietta Charcoal Chicken Surry Hills
Crown Street regulars know Henrietta is far from an ordinary chicken shop, trading counter service for Lebanese fire-cooking and cocktails. Tables fill quickly for the slow-cooked charcoal rotisserie birds—blistered over open coals, deeply smoky, and carrying pure savory depth. The customary move starts with tearing warm flatbread to assemble an impromptu wrap smeared with sharp, cloud-like toum, pickled turnips, hot chips, and baba ghanoush. Shared banquet spreads keep group dining lively with plates of spiced eggplant fatteh and falafel, alongside corn tortillas available for gluten-free tables. Floor staff keep water glasses filled without hovering while the dining room buzzes through late orders of chicken bowls and house lager.
- Lebanese-Infused Fire Cooking: Smoky, juicy rotisserie chicken served with warm flatbread, house pickles, hot chips, and fluffy garlic toum.
- DIY Flatbread Wraps: Diners assemble custom wraps with warm flatbread, charred thighs, baba ghanoush, and harissa, with corn tortillas on hand for gluten-free guests.
- Standout Sides & Mezze: Charcoal bowls, spiced eggplant fatteh, and crunchy falafel expand the menu well beyond rotisserie chicken.
- Full-Service Dining Vibe: A lively, modern Crown Street dining room pairing full table service with house lagers and signature cocktails.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Henrietta Charcoal Chicken
Why Surry Hills diners choose Henrietta for elevated charcoal rotisserie and shared feasts
Juicy Charcoal Chicken with Authentic Toum
Tender, slow-cooked rotisserie chicken carries a rich smokiness that pairs seamlessly with house garlic toum, warm Lebanese bread, and crisp sides.
The charcoal chicken was excellent—incredibly juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. It got even better when you wrap it in the Lebanese bread with the toum, chips, and tabbouleh!
Vania Salim Gluten-Free Substitutes Without Missing Out
Diners with dietary requirements can wrap chicken and mezze in corn tortillas as a dedicated alternative to traditional Lebanese bread.
Lots of gluten free options - and instead of bread they give you corn tortillas which were a really great pairing with the chicken.
Sarah Joshi Crowd-Pleasing Banquets for Group Dining
Generous whole chicken banquet spreads and versatile mezze dishes comfortably accommodate varied tastes across large party tables.
All the sides and sauces were delicious, and it’s the kind of menu that really works for a group because everything is such a crowd pleaser.
Samuel Pritchard Generous Sharing Feasts for Celebrations
Abundant sharing portions with vibrant mezze sides like eggplant fatteh and corn ribs ensure everyone leaves completely satisfied.
It was 5 of us, and we were so full after! Even had some chicken left. Food was delicious.
Victorious Polished Sit-Down Dining and Cocktails
A stylish, contemporary room pairs full table service and cocktails with charcoal rotisserie dining rather than a standard takeaway counter.
The space feels stylish without being pretentious and it has that lively hum that makes you settle in comfortably.
The Third Bite Attentive, Genuinely Warm Hospitality
Intuitive, friendly floor staff proactively refill water, guide dietary choices, and deliver orders accurately without hovering.
super friendly, always around with a smile, topping up our water, making sure we were okay without ever being over the top.
mario ivan lobo vergel
Most popular items
Customer favorites and signature charcoal chicken preparations
Charcoal Chicken
The charcoal chicken was excellent—incredibly juicy, tender, and packed with flavor.
Vania Salim Charcoal Chicken Bowl
i am ADDICTED to the charcoal chicken bowl ive ordered it at least 20 times and always recommend it to everyone i know.
freya Quarter Chicken Meal
Had the quarter chicken meal (thigh) and came out with chips, pita, toum, pickles and obviously the chicken.
Prathamesh Tarde (Prath) Banquet Menu
we had the banquet menu and could not fault anything.
Jacqueline S
Other favorites
Mezze sides, house-made sauces, cocktails, and dietary alternatives
Garlic Toum
Garlic toum was absolute perfection!
Kyler Teo Eggplant Fatteh
the eggplant fatteh has this crispy bread in it that makes the texture so interesting and moreish.
Paul White Corn Tortillas
instead of bread they give you corn tortillas which were a really great pairing with the chicken.
Sarah Joshi Matador Margaritas
And the Matador Margaritas?! WOW.
Fabian Vallejo
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality and dining details that elevate charcoal chicken into a full sit-down experience.
Gluten-Free Wrap Accommodations
Waitstaff anticipate dietary preferences by substituting corn tortillas and providing tailored advice on gluten-free pairings alongside the charcoal chicken and mezze spread.
Auction-Free Table Delivery
Servers deliver every dish and drink directly to the specific guest without calling out orders across the table, taking entire multi-course party orders from memory.
Craft Cocktails & Bar Pairings
Beyond typical rotisserie takeout counters, dedicated bartenders shake signature cocktail pairings like Matador Margaritas alongside house-brewed lager.
Intuitive, Attentive Floor Hospitality
Floor staff maintain attentive table care by keeping water topped up and checking in smoothly without hovering or intruding on your group's conversation.
Before you head over
Essential planning tips on bookings, dietary swaps, and weekend dining.
Book Ahead for Prime Times
Tables fill up quickly during peak dinner hours and weekends, so reserve in advance to secure a spot without a long wait.
Ask for Gluten-Free Tortillas
If you need to avoid gluten, ask the staff for corn tortillas to wrap your charcoal chicken and mezze in place of regular pita bread.
Expect Surcharges and Lively Crowds on Weekends
Keep in mind that weekend dining includes a surcharge, and the dining room gets quite lively and noisy once peak crowds arrive.
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