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4.7
- 4.9Food
- 4.7Service
- 4.4Ambience
- 4.7Value
Noise • Energetic
Local Chook
4.7
165 Reviews
$40 and under
Vietnamese
9 Hall St, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039
Make a reservation
2 people
May 9, 2025
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
About this restaurant
- Neighborhood gem
- Good for groups
- Lively
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Price$40 and under
- CuisinesVietnamese, Fusion / Eclectic, Southeast Asian
- Hours of operationLunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsJCB, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- NeighborhoodMoonee Ponds
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- AdditionalBanquet, 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 availableCome 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 RiceLunch Special
A$15.50 per person
Multiple dates availableCome 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 165 people are saying
Local Chook reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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."
165 Reviews
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Lisa VIP
Victoria7 reviews
5.0Dined 2 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Michael
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Andrea
Melbourne5 reviews
5.0Dined on April 24, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Jess
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0Dined on April 23, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Kate
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0Dined on April 6, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Tracy
Melbourne5 reviews
5.0Dined on April 6, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Fran
Victoria3 reviews
5.0Dined on April 2, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Margaret
Vancouver3 reviews
4.0Dined on March 30, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Adrian
Melbourne7 reviews
4.0Dined on March 27, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Tracy
Melbourne5 reviews
5.0Dined on March 24, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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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 165 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
2 people
May 9, 2025
7:00 PM
Experiences are available.
9 Hall St, Moonee Ponds, AU-VIC 3039
Additional information
- NeighborhoodMoonee Ponds
- Hours of operationLunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Price$40 and under
- CuisinesVietnamese, Fusion / Eclectic, Southeast Asian
- Dining styleCasual Dining
- Dress codeCasual Dress
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- Payment optionsJCB, Mastercard, Visa
- AdditionalBanquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
- Website
- Phone number