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Local Chook, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC

Local Chook

4.7
4.7
150 Reviews
$40 and under
Vietnamese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Location
    9 Hall St, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039
  • Phone number
    (03) 9510 5418
  • Price
    $40 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    JCB, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

  • Lunch Banquet

    $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

    $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

Menu

At present, we do not have menu information for this restaurant. Please see their website or wait to visit the restaurant to learn more.

What 150 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Best Food

  • Melbourne

    Best Value

  • Inner City North

    Best Food

  • Inner City North

    Best Value

  • Inner City North

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Inner City North

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Local Chook is a vibrant Vietnamese gem in Moonee Ponds, offering "sensational food and service." With a diverse menu featuring favorites like the "twice cooked scotch fillet" and "potato prawns," it's perfect for a lively night out. Despite the "very noisy" atmosphere, the "friendly staff" and "great value" keep diners returning.

150 Reviews

  1. Julie

    Victoria3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummy food, and good service. Enjoyed a lovely catch up with friends

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  2. Rosanne

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service at Local Chook was absolutely amazing. We had the feed me menu and it was sensational. One of our friends has an allergy to sesame and they were able to accommodate her without any fuss at all. My only suggestion is that 1.5 hour sitting at 6pm is not enough time!!! Can you consider extending this... please. Keep u the good work. Rosanne

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  3. Jen

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and excellent food , always a great place to eat in Moonee Ponds.

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  4. DANIELLE

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Local chook is amazing !! All of the food is fresh and flavoursome ! It is a 5 star local eat!!

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  5. Glen

    Victoria3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambience were great. Was packed on a Wednesday night, just goes to show how good this place is. Will definitely be back.

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  6. Julie

    Victoria3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yummy fresh food! Lovely table staff! We love this neighbourhood restaurant and will be back again

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  7. Jacqui

    Victoria8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Modern twist on Vietnamese food. Plenty of options, highly recommend the potato prawns for entree. BYO wine. Friendly and attentive wait staff. I can see Local Chook becoming my regular local go to.

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  8. David

    Melbourne8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic, service was prompt and friendly, and value was very reasonable. The atmosphere was very pleasant on a Sunday afternoon.

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  9. Tania

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My favourite place in moonee ponds. The black and gold dumplings are amazing. They staff are so friendly

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  10. Cheryl

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Decor great, food excellent, so delicious, fresh flavours. Good value. Wine good value. Definitely 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 150 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Local Chook

9 Hall St, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (03) 9510 5418
  • Price
    $40 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    JCB, Mastercard, Visa
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