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Local Chook, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC

Local Chook

4.7 (163)
$40 and under
Vietnamese
9 Hall St, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood 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

  • 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
  • Payment options
    JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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

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 163 people are saying

Local Chook reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Inner City North

    Best Food

  • Inner City North

    Best Value

  • Inner City North

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Inner City North

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Local Chook delights with "delicious food served quickly," offering fresh Vietnamese fusion in a "funky, buzzing" atmosphere. Highlights include the "best spring rolls," "excellent service," and accommodating dietary needs. While the space can be noisy, the "vibrant, tasty" dishes and friendly staff make it a "favorite local eat."

163 Reviews
  1. Andrea

    Melbourne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food served quickly and good value. Generous servings and lovely staff. For a yummy feed it’s a great place to go. I recommend booking in.

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  2. Jess

    Melbourne3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great fresh Vietnamese style food. Funky little place, buzzing and busy. We loved it!

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  3. Kate

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner here with friends. Service was prompt and attentive. The food was incredible and catered to everyone with lots of vegetarian, vegan, gluten free options clearly advised on the menu. Will definitely be back. Will become our new favorite local restaurant. The vibe was buzzing and decor was fun and welcoming, modern Vietnamese fusion. Very reasonably priced meals.

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  4. Tracy

    Melbourne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    2nd time coming here in afew weeks and loved it even more than the first time. My friends loved it also. Highly recommend this place.

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  5. Fran

    Victoria3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful, fresh food - great menu selection. Friendly atmosphere. Will be back again for sure!

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  6. Margaret

    Vancouver3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been here several times and the food is always fantastic at s very ready price

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  7. Adrian

    Melbourne7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Authentic, tasty and reasonably priced. This is the best Vietnamese restaurant in Moonee Ponds. Highly recommend.

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  8. Tracy

    Melbourne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was recommended to try this place out, so tonight we visited with family & it was Amazing! The spring rolls were the best I've ever had. Definitely going back here and soon.

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  9. Marcella

    Melbourne2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious dishes that ooze flavour Lovely, warm, welcoming atmosphere. Affordable prices to match -Local Chook is generally a laid back place to catch up with friends and family. On both occasions I have been greeted warmly by the staff, meals were delivered promptly and efficiently. I highly recommend the vermicelli with grilled chicken. Absolutely delicious!

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  10. Lina

    Victoria5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a fantastic surprise this place was! Completely full, but service was great. The food was amazing. Can totally recommend the dumpling nest, scotch fillet, barramundi & tiger prawns. The four of us shared everything. Can't wait to go back to sample more if the menu. Only down side - a little on the noisy side if there's a big group.

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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 163 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Local Chook

9 Hall St, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Moonee Ponds
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
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