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Dingley Charcoal Chicken

4/81 Centre Dandenong Rd, Dingley Village VIC 3172, Australia

Recommended by 37 people

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Find Dingley Charcoal Chicken

4/81 Centre Dandenong Rd, Dingley Village VIC 3172, Australia

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+61 3 9558 2300
HoursMonday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Dingley Charcoal Chicken

Dingley Village counts on this strip-mall counter for real charcoal rotisserie chicken and spit-roasted lamb backstrap sliced straight into warm souvlakis. No heat-lamp shortcuts here—the team runs whole cuts over hot coals, serving up hefty quarter-chicken packs alongside golden chips dusted generously in chicken salt. Patrons drop in for casual lunch runs and weeknight takeaways, lingering at the counter while orders roll through the kitchen ticket by ticket. Grab a tub of hot gravy or melted cheese to smother over your chips on the way out.

  • Charcoal Lamb Backstrap: Spit-roasted cuts carved fresh over coals for souvlakis and combo packs.
  • Loaded Chicken-Salt Chips: Thick-cut and fried crisp, tossed heavily in traditional savory chicken salt.
  • Rotisserie Chook: Tender quarter and half chickens roasted on the rotisserie with seasoned skin.
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What's On at Dingley Charcoal Chicken

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Why Customers Choose Dingley Charcoal Chicken

Why Dingley Village locals choose this charcoal chicken and souvlaki takeaway

  • Authentic Charcoal Backstrap Lamb

    Customers highlight spit-roasted lamb made from real backstrap over coals rather than processed loaf meat.

    uses real backstrap lamb on charcoal

    Mike Shes

  • Substantial Servings That Keep You Full

    Generous portions of charcoal rotisserie chicken and chips leave patrons thoroughly sated.

    So generous in serving size, fresh, delicious, hot & juicy chicken and the chips are the best.

    James Mauro

  • Golden Chips Seasoned with Chicken Salt

    Hot, golden chips are seasoned with savory chicken salt and served fresh.

    expertly coated in mouth watering chicken salt

    yarden fridman

  • Ripper Chips with Gravy and Cheese

    Comforting lunch options include loaded hot chips smothered in gravy and cheese.

    This place does ripper chips with gravy and cheese.

    Astrid Watt

  • Welcoming Counter Where Regulars Are Remembered

    The family-run shop maintains friendly connections, remembering local regulars and repeat orders.

    always remembering their regulars and their usual orders!

    Zelda O

  • Longstanding Dingley Village Staple

    A enduring suburban staple where locals count on consistent warmth and familiar takeaway meals.

    generous portions, and happy demeanor that has kept this as a local staple in the village

    Stefan Carton

Local staples roasted over charcoal and seasoned to order

  • 1/4 chicken and chips

    I ordered a 1/4 chicken and chips and I was very surprised it was unbelievable the chicken was cooked absolutely spot on it had great flavours and tasted amazing and the chips where cooked perfect 10/10

    Matt Jones

  • Lamb souvlaki combo with chips

    Went with the lamb souvlaki combo with chips and a drink, and honestly, it was one of the best souvlakis I've ever had.

    Nik Kulas

  • Chips with gravy and cheese

    This place does ripper chips with gravy and cheese.

    Astrid Watt

  • Dingley burger

    Charcoal chickens has to have the best burger in Melbourne with the Dingley burger along with the chips which are expertly coated in mouth watering chicken salt

    yarden fridman

Frequently Asked Questions

Expect Sequential Waits for Chip Orders

Orders are fulfilled strictly sequentially by ticket order, meaning simple chip orders wait behind larger dinner trays and can take 20 minutes or more during busy lunch and dinner rushes. Plan extra time even for quick sides.

Order Spit-Roasted Backstrap Lamb

The venue uses whole backstrap lamb on a real charcoal spit rather than standard vertical gyro loaves, making lamb souvlakis and combos a premier choice that routinely prepares in five to six minutes.

Ask Counter Staff for Off-Menu Burgers

If you spot burger posters displayed on the storefront window that aren't on the posted indoor boards, ask the counter staff directly as new burger offerings are actively prepared on request.

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