Western Sydney’s legendary charcoal chicken chain El Jannah has officially brought its famous garlic sauce and wood-fired flavours to the northern beaches with a new restaurant in Brookvale.
The Long Wait Ends
The charcoal fires were lit for the first time on Boxing Day, December 26, 2025. This launch marked the 30th franchise for the brand in New South Wales and happened nearly a year after the company first announced plans to take over the former Quattro Formaggi Deli Cafe space. Residents who had walked past the wooden hoardings near Supercheap Auto at Westfield Warringah Mall can now see the renovations are complete and the restaurant is fully operational.
To celebrate the launch, the owners offered a special meal deal for one day only. Customers who visited the new shop on opening day were able to grab a quarter chicken, small chips, and a serving of the brand’s popular garlic sauce for just five dollars. The company acknowledged that the construction barriers had been up for a long time, but they delivered on their promise that the wait was finally over.
New Flavours on the Coast
This new eatery has already started to shake up the local casual dining options within the shopping centre. It joins other established takeaway spots like KFC and Oporto but brings a different style of “Lebanese-Australian food” cooked over open wood fires. The venue is now serving as a family-friendly destination for quick lunches or dinners, operating daily from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. Locals can choose between dine-in seating or takeaway and delivery through services like Uber Eats.
The menu features more than just the signature charcoal chicken. Food lovers have been ordering crispy falafel rolls, fried chicken, burgers, and a shawarma meal that includes beef, parsley, onions, pickles, and Lebanese bread. A major draw for many customers remains the “toum,” a tangy and creamy garlic sauce that helped the brand build its reputation. Traditional sides such as tabouli, fattoush salad, hummus, and babaghanouj are also available.
From Granville to the World
El Jannah was started by Andre Estephan, a Lebanese migrant who opened the first shop in Granville in 1998. What began as a single location has grown into a major business with outlets across the ACT, Victoria, and key Sydney suburbs like Crows Nest and Lindfield. The company is currently hiring a mix of full-time, part-time, and casual staff to run the new Brookvale location.
The business has big plans for the future. It recently signed a multi-million dollar agreement to expand into the Middle East. Over the next five years, the chain intends to grow from 50 restaurants to 200, positioning itself as a serious rival to major fast-food giants. In the coming year alone, they plan to launch 25 new restaurants, with 11 of those slated for Sydney locations including Cronulla, Maroubra, and the CBD. Head of marketing Adam Issa stated the team was excited to share their charcoal chicken legend with the Brookvale community.
Published Date 08-January-2026
