Sydney’s Cult-Favourite Charcoal Chicken Shop Is Now on the North Shore

Are you ready North Shore foodies? Cult-favourite charcoal chicken haven, El Jannah, has spread its wings and opened its first store north of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

This iconic Lebanese-Australian chain (which literally translates to "heaven" in Arabic) has brought its legendary flavours to Crows Nest, marking a strategic move in its mission to make its signature shared meals even more accessible to those craving a tasty treat.

What sets El Jannah apart? It's all about the chicken – always juicy and cooked to perfection over hot charcoal. The legendary garlic sauce, paired with fresh tabouli sourced directly from their parsley farms, adds a unique and unforgettable touch. More than than just a fast-food haven, El Jannah has become a premium dining experience that values quality, freshness, and the joy of sharing flavorful meals with loved ones (and a dining destination many of us have ventured far and wide to find).

El Jannah's roots trace back to the small village in Lebanon where founder Andre experienced his personal "Garden of Eden". With a small garden home to a few veggies and a lemon tree, the forest was his true pantry and the place where Andre would forage for plump birds, wild oregano and fresh fruit straight from the trees. After dark, every dish was cooked over an open wood fire and the place (and the memory it holds) is Andre's "paradise".

Arriving in Sydney due to war, Andre settled into metropolitan life, marrying, raising children and working as a taxi driver. But the pleasures, tastes and smells of his childhood beckoned, and opening his own restaurant based on the food he grew up making and eating became a dream that had to be realised. 

After months of trial and error, the combination of five simple ingredients that have become renowned as El Jannah's signature charcoal chicken taste, was perfected.

In 1998, the doors of El Jannah's flagship store in Granville were opened and it soon became a beloved institution that had people queuing out the door every single day. Now, there are over 20 stores across New South Wales, Victoria, and the ACT - with the Crows Nest location the latest to welcome customers.

The opening of the Crows Nest store - the very first north of the bridge - marks a new era for El Jannah, with locals invited to experience the unmistakable ambience, warm hospitality, and mouthwatering dishes (hello, charcoal chicken and legendary garlic sauce) that define El Jannah. 

Keen to check it out? Right now, El Jannah is offering FREE delivery at in-store pricing, from now until March 22.

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