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Local Chook, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC

Local Chook

4.7
4.7
137 Reviews
$40 and under
Vietnamese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 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
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Fusion / Eclectic, Southeast Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (03) 9510 5418
  • Payment Options
    JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Moonee Ponds
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

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 137 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Best Value

  • Melbourne

    Good for groups

  • Inner City North

    Best Food

  • Inner City North

    Best Service

  • Inner City North

    Best Value

  • Inner City North

    Good for groups

  • Inner City North

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Local Chook is a vibrant hub offering "sensational" modern Vietnamese cuisine with "excellent service" and "great value for money." Guests rave about the "scrumptious food" and the "attentive staff." While it's a bustling spot with a lively atmosphere, advance booking is advised due to its popularity. Highly recommended!
137 Reviews
  1. Maryann

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The standard of food never varies - excellent! The service is always good, the only negative is the noise, the restaurant is always full so the volume gets quite high.

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  2. Ann

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and great value. Service is excellent and friendly. A bit noisy but that’s to be expected in a cosy restaurant. Will definitely have to try again.

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  3. Tamara

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fresh, vibrant and tasty food with a great variety of dishes. Great fitout. Highly recommended if you're after Asian food. Great for sharing.

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  4. Winton

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, very tasty food, reasonably priced. Mimi always looks after us. Highly recommend

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  5. Fiona

    Victoria

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is sensational. A modern mix of Vietnamese It was very busy and we waited 40 mins for our drinks other than that it was fabulous

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  6. Patricia

    Victoria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fresh, service was wonderful. The place was small, but people kept coming in. It was very busy. We’ve never been there before, but thoroughly enjoyed the coconut prawns, tangy chicken and Saigon beef. Will return.

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  7. Andrew

    Melbourne

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, really good food and very well priced

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  8. Robert

    VIP

    Tasmania

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and always busy. An absolute favourite!

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  9. Jaimie

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a really nice dinner and enjoyable night. Was a little disappointed that despite making a booking we had to wait nearly 45 minutes for a table. The staff were very apologetic, but it was a bit of an inconvenience. Would still go back but definitely book because it gets busy!

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  10. Catherine

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, authentic flavours with each dish! Definitely will be back again! Excellent service too!

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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 137 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Local Chook

9 Hall St, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039

Additional information

  • Area
    Moonee Ponds
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $40 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
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
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