Local Chook

Name: Local Chook
Address: 9 Hall St, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC, 3039, AU
Telephone: (03) 9510 5418
Price range: $40 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (270)

$40 and under

Vietnamese

9 Hall St, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039

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Local Chook

4.8

$40 and under

Vietnamese

Moonee Ponds

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2 people

Sep 29, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Healthy

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

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Phone number
(03) 9510 5418
Website
http://localchook.com.au/
Payment options
JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Lee

Location
9 Hall St, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Local Chook.

4.8

(270)

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner City North
Best Overall

Review summary

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Local Chook offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "fantastic service." Known for its "great value," patrons enjoy the "best Vietnamese food" and signature dishes like the "twice cooked crispy scotch fillet" and "barramundi curry." Despite occasional noise, its lively atmosphere and friendly staff make it a must-visit.

270 Reviews

D
Donna
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
A great local restaurant. Food is always great, generous sizes, fresh and flavoursome. Good value.
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Nicole
Victoria2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time at Local Chook after discovering it a few weeks ago - we loved it so much the first time we had to come back! And will definitely be back again. The people are so lovely, the food is amazing and the vibes are great. Highly recommend!
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Jessica
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 6, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favourite local. Service is fantastic and food always delicious!
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Kerron
Victoria10 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 5, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Roast pork vermicelli noodles were fatty and undercooked. Previous meals were more enjoyable.
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Roslyn Ann Gold
Melbourne45 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 4, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very busy. Service was quick and professional. The music was very load making conversation difficult.
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SUE
Tropical QLD11 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 26, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints food is amazing and well presented
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Amanda
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on August 23, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down always the barramundi curry is a winner. Brought my friends from interstate and they were impressed. Thanks guys 🫶
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Jay
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This place is excellent and busy! Service is very efficient however and food is great! Love it.
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Corey
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 17, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Local Chook’s twice cooked crispy scotch fillet in plum sauce is the best you will ever have. If that’s the only reason you give them a go, you won’t regret it.
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LIN
Tasmania4 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 16, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went there for lunch on Sunday. Nice food and services. However, only one staff at the front looked after over ten tables. The portion of entrees was not big enough, not really worth the money. Curry was good portion and yum.
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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 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
Executive chef
Lee

Location
9 Hall St, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

FAQs

Local Chook feels bright, warm and energetic, reviewers praise its modern Vietnamese‑fusion décor, friendly attentive staff, and a buzzing, convivial atmosphere perfect for friends or date night.

Portions at Local Chook are generous, guests frequently note large servings and many take leftovers home after a meal.

Yes, Local Chook's inviting modern Vietnamese-fusion vibe and several guest mentions of date-night visits make it a lovely choice for a special evening.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, everyday clothes are entirely appropriate for a visit to Local Chook.

Yes, the outdoor seating at Local Chook welcomes dogs, with guests specifically praising its lovely, dog-friendly outdoor seating.

Yes, Local Chook is family-friendly: guests call it a favourite for families and recommend it for family gatherings, noting courteous staff and consistently tasty meals.

Yes, Local Chook offers outdoor seating; guests praise the lovely outdoor seating and note the ambience is beautiful, especially outside.

Local Chook has an indoor dining room with a decked-out interior and a pleasant outdoor seating area/deck (patio) for al fresco dining.

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4.8

$40 and under

Vietnamese

Moonee Ponds

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2 people

Sep 29, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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