Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This is a short page on purpose: three casual places in Pakenham passed the check, so that is the whole list. Underrated is our editorial call, not a claim from any source, so read it as casual picks beyond the pubs.
The three are El Jannah, Sec 13 and Shanikas. Each was confirmed at two independent sources, and nothing here is secret; every detail comes from a source named in its entry, which is as dull as it sounds.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takeaway or pick-up in-store | El Jannah | see below | not printed here |
| Evening hours listed on its site | Sec 13 | see below | not printed here |
| A takeaway menu with printed prices | Shanikas | CHICKEN PARMIGIANA | $35 |
El Jannah — 116 Princes Highway, Pakenham VIC 3810
The OpenStreetMap tag lists El Jannah as open 11:00 to 23:00 Monday to Sunday, and it may be out of date. Its site says takeaway and pick-up orders are collected in-store. This page prints no price for it, so check the menu when you order.
Find it: Princes Highway, number 116 per its site, Pakenham; the hours are an OpenStreetMap tag, so confirm them before the trip.
Sec 13 — 825 Princes Hwy, Pakenham VIC 3810
Sec 13’s site lists Monday to Sunday 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Its address on the site is 825 Princes Hwy, Pakenham. This page prints no price for it, so the menu is a question for the venue.
On the record: The hours above are the site’s own, and OpenStreetMap lists the same place.
Shanikas — 7 Lakeside Boulevard, Pakenham VIC 3810
Shanikas’s takeaway menu PDF prints CHICKEN PARMIGIANA at $35, so dine-in prices may differ. The same menu prints PANNA COTTA at $12, TIRAMISU at $12 and STICKY DATE PUDDING at $12. Its site also mentions a take-away service.
On the menu (copied from shanikas.com.au/DIGITAL-Shanikas-Takeaway-Menu.pdf on 9 October 2026):
- CHICKEN PARMIGIANA: $35
- PANNA COTTA: $12
- TIRAMISU: $12
- STICKY DATE PUDDING: $12
The tell: The prices come from a takeaway menu PDF, so ask about dine-in prices when you book.
Quick answers
What casual places in Pakenham are worth a look beyond the pubs?
This page lists three: El Jannah on Princes Highway, Sec 13 on Princes Hwy and Shanikas on Lakeside Boulevard. Each was confirmed at two independent sources, and only Shanikas has menu prices printed here.
What time does El Jannah in Pakenham open?
The OpenStreetMap tag lists El Jannah as open 11:00 to 23:00 Monday to Sunday. It is a tag and may be out of date, so check before you go.
What are the opening hours at Sec 13 in Pakenham?
Sec 13’s own site lists Monday to Sunday 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Confirm with the venue before you plan around it.
What desserts does Shanikas in Pakenham list?
Shanikas’s menu prints PANNA COTTA at $12, TIRAMISU at $12, STICKY DATE PUDDING at $12 and CHOCOLATE BROWNIE at $12. Those prices come from its takeaway menu PDF, so dine-in prices may differ.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap and the places’ own websites. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 9 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
