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El Jannah Chicken Preston

600 High St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

Recommended by 49 people

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Find El Jannah Chicken Preston

600 High St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

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HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About El Jannah Chicken Preston

Preston heads here for smoky charcoal chicken paired with cloud-like toum and warm flatbread. The rotisseries run hot, charring bird after bird with crisp skin and tender meat. Diners swear by the house garlic sauce—creamy, pungent, and made for plunging hot salted chips or torn poultry into. Between quick counter pickups and a steady drive-thru lane, it cuts through weekday dinners without cutting corners. Whole chicken packs arrive flanked by tart pickles and fresh tabbouleh.

  • Charcoal chicken & toum: Crisp-skinned, juicy charcoal chicken served alongside generous tubs of whipped toum, flatbread, and tangy pickles.
  • Drive-thru convenience: Dedicated drive-thru window providing swift, hot chicken meals and family packs on the go.
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Why Choose El Jannah Chicken Preston

Discover why Preston locals choose El Jannah for authentic charcoal chicken, speedy drive-thru pickups, and effortless group feasts.

  • Smoky Charcoal Chicken & Garlic Sauce

    Whole charcoal chickens are spit-roasted until deeply smoky and tender, complemented by traditional toum and fresh sides.

    The charcoal chicken is juicy, smoky, and packed with flavour. Their legendary garlic sauce is a game-changer

    Zahangir Alam Chowdhury

  • Traditional Lebanese Sides & Flatbread

    Fresh flatbread, pickles, and zesty salads complete the authentic Lebanese charcoal chicken experience.

    Garlic dip 🧄, tabouli 🥗, pickles 🥒, flat bread 🫓 are all amazing and bring the whole me together.

    Oana Cristina

  • Fast Drive-Thru Convenience

    Dedicated drive-thru infrastructure delivers charcoal chicken meals rapidly on busy days without needing to park.

    Quickly through the drive through and you now have a regular customer. Charcoalled perfectly, tender, juicy.

    Simon Tanti

  • Quick Lunch On The Run

    Prompt turnaround times make counter pickup reliable and swift for midday lunch breaks and commutes.

    It’s always my go to when I’m on the run working .

    Stavros Binos

  • Generous Family Share Packs

    Generously sized family packs provide abundant portions that comfortably feed gatherings with plenty to spare.

    We ordered a family pack for 4 and could only eat half, will have the rest for dinner.

    Hayley Williams

  • Stress-Free Group Catering

    Accommodating staff and efficient operations easily handle large group dining and party orders smoothly.

    Thankyou for helping us cater for our big family and being so patient with us.

    Claire Boujaoude

Customer favorites from the charcoal grill and kitchen

  • Charcoal Chicken

    The charcoal chicken is juicy, smoky, and packed with flavour.

    Zahangir Alam Chowdhury

  • Garlic Sauce

    The garlic sauce is an absolute must.

    Vaman Gungaram

  • Charcoal Chicken Roll

    The charcoal chicken roll is definitely something worth trying!

    Nancy Do

  • Fried Chicken

    Fried chicken was extremely fresh and had a massive crunch to it!

    Dan T

Other favorites

Traditional Middle Eastern sides and crunchy accompaniments

  • Chips

    Chips had not too much salt, just perfect.

    Hayley Williams

  • Tabouli

    Garlic dip 🧄, tabouli 🥗, pickles 🥒, flat bread 🫓 are all amazing and bring the whole me together.

    Oana Cristina

  • Pickles

    the chips and pickles were absolutely delicious too.

    Nina Laza

  • Coleslaw

    Best chicken, best coleslaw and best garlic sauce I’ve ever had.

    Tara

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I order on my first visit?

El Jannah is famous for its Lebanese-style charcoal chicken, which guests consistently praise for its juicy texture and smoky char. Diners strongly advise pairing it with their signature whipped garlic sauce (toum), Lebanese flatbread, and tangy pickles.

Is there a drive-through available?

Yes, the Preston location offers drive-through service alongside dine-in and standard takeout, providing a quick option to pick up hot meals and family packs on the road.

Can you accommodate large groups or take reservations?

The restaurant accommodates groups and families with spacious seating and generous meal packages. Advance table bookings are not accepted, but guests frequently visit in large parties with quick counter service.

Is there on-site parking available?

Yes, dedicated on-site parking is available for visitors, alongside drive-through access and street parking options.

Are there options for vegetarians and vegans?

While the core menu focuses on poultry, vegetarian and vegan visitors can build meals from sides including tabbouleh salad, hummus, baba ganoush, seasoned chips, and Lebanese flatbread.

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