Local Chook

4.7

124 Reviews

$A40 and under

Vietnamese

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

21:30

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Lively

Moonee Ponds Local Chook is a favourite among locals for its imaginative/fusion take on Vietnamese cuisine, served in a modern restaurant.
For starters, the Bao Buns are sensational selections. Some of Local Chook’s specialty/popular dishes include the Red Chicken Curry and Twice cooked scotch fillet in plum sauce, as well as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free dishes.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Fusion / Eclectic, Southeast Asian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9510 5418
Website
http://localchook.com.au/
Payment Options
JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
9 Hall St, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039
Area
Moonee Ponds
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Lunch Banquet
A$39.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Come in and join us for our daily Lunch Banquet. Menu includes the following per person: Entrée: 1 Pork Bao and 2 Coconut Prawns Main: Red Chicken Curry, Fried Calamari and Twice cooked Scotch Fillet in Plum sauce. Sides: Papaya Salad and Steamed Rice
Lunch Special
A$15.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Come in for our lunch special available Weekdays from 11:00am - 1:30pm Lunch special dishes include: - Traditional Pho or Vermicelli Noodles Included Drink Includes: - Any soft drink from our selection

What 124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Melbourne
Good for groups
Inner City North
Best Food
Inner City North
Best Value
Inner City North
Good for groups
Inner City North
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Local Chook, a vibrant gem in Moonee Ponds, is celebrated for its "fantastic" service and "delicious" Vietnamese cuisine. The friendly, family-run atmosphere complements the fresh ingredients and diverse menu. While it can be "very loud," the lively vibe is part of the charm. Bookings are essential!

124 Reviews

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Yvonne
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and attentive staff who made our evening very enjoyable. We will definitely be back
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Adele
Melbourne
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Everthing was very well presented and tasty. Excellent service with very friendly staff. 10/10 ❣️
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Catherine
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I love Local Chook! The food is incredible, and the staff are lovely.
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Pam
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely restaurant. The food was excellent. The down side was the noise level. Very loud at times. However I will have to endure that as I will be returning.
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Toni
London
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food, fresh ingredients and great flavours, excellent service and great value for money
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Robert
Tasmania
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A great spot for excellent modern Vietnamese food. Always busy and bustling. A reliable and consistent favourite. Highly recommended.
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Amanda
New South Wales
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Local Chook. Great food, attentive staff, great vibe!
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Tracy
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently good, food is always good and we enjoy the modern twist on the dishes. Great value.
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Libby
Melbourne
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great staff and wonderful service. We love our ‘local chook’
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Simon
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service from Mimi, been several times and always look forward to going back
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FAQs

Local Chook offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9510 5418.

Local Chook is rated 4.7 stars by 124 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

21:30

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

9 Hall St, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039

Additional information

Area
Moonee Ponds
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Vietnamese, Fusion / Eclectic, Southeast Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://localchook.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9510 5418

Local Chook

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Lunch Banquet

Lunch Special

Menu

What 124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Local Chook offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Local Chook restaurant rated?

Is Local Chook currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information