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A$39.50 per person
A$15.50 per person
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Noise • Energetic
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Local Chook offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9510 5418.
Local Chook is rated 4.7 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
9 Hall St, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039