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Local Chook, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC

Local Chook

4.7
4.7
158 Reviews
$40 and under
Vietnamese

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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.

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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
  • 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

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

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 158 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 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 standout in Moonee Ponds, offering "authentic, tasty, and reasonably priced" Vietnamese cuisine. Diners rave about the "sensational" feed me menu and "amazing" spring rolls. The atmosphere is lively, though occasionally "a little noisy." Friendly staff and a "welcoming" vibe make it a local favorite.
158 Reviews

  1. Margaret

    Vancouver3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Adrian

    Melbourne7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Tracy

    Melbourne4 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. CRYAN

    Sunshine Coast12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local Vietnamese eatery. Love the decor, fresh food and efficient friendly service. Can’t wait to go back!

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  7. Roslyn Ann

    Melbourne34 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were both warmly welcome. At the time of our booking the restaurant was vey full. The staff were excellent. Noise level great and food fantastic.

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  8. Regina

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good but drinks were slow to be offered. We had a group of 7 and I advised it was a special event and confirmed on Sat. morning. However, when we arrived on time they seemed to have a mix up with our table and then said we had to wait while some couples finished. I think they gave our booked table to another group. They then cleared and put some tables together in the corner. It was a very hot day and the Airconditioning couldn’t cope. Being in the far corner by the wall it was very hot. It was also extremely noisy so we couldn’t hear to have a conversation. Not a real success although the food has usually been good.

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  9. Julie

    Victoria4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 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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  10. Rosanne

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 6, 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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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 158 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 12 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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