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Smoky Hen

311 Stephensons Rd, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

Recommended by 78 people

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311 Stephensons Rd, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

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+61 481 388 972
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Smoky Hen

Smoky Hen upgrades the suburban charcoal chicken run with wood-roasted birds basted in sweet-savoury galbi soy garlic over open oak flames. Regulars cross town for the crisp-skinned chook served sizzling on hot plates, pulling apart tender meat using the provided gloves. The menu backs up the rotisserie with buttery charred corn ribs and chewy sausage rice cakes. Wash it down with a cold Jeju mandarin ade.

  • Oak-Fired Rotisserie: Spit-roasted low and slow over oak and charcoal flames, finished with savoury galbi glazes or sweet chilli.
  • Hot Plate Service: Dine-in birds arrive hot on cast iron platters, paired with plastic gloves for pulling apart juicy meat mess-free.
  • Korean Street Sides: Complements the roast birds with charred corn ribs, tteokbokki skewers, and chilled fruit ades.
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Key Dining Advantages

Why diners choose Smoky Hen over conventional roast chicken and fast food

  • Wood-Fired Galbi Roast Chicken

    Smoky Hen glazes slow-roasted rotisserie chicken with Korean-inspired soy-garlic sauces over natural charcoal and wood flames.

    Sweet-savoury soy garlic galbi flavour that worked so well with the wood fired taste

    Sandra Nguyen

  • Oak-Flame Slow Roasting

    Poultry is cooked low and slow over oak wood embers, creating a smoky, crackling skin while locking in natural juices.

    Their chicken is cooked low and slow over an oak wood flame, giving it a rich, smoky flavour and a crispy skin on the outside, while still keeping the meat tender and juicy on the inside

    Stelly

  • Glove Service for Hands-On Eating

    Dine-in chicken is delivered sizzling on cast-iron hot plates alongside complimentary plastic gloves for hands-on feasting.

    Really enjoyed the smoky and tender wood fire chicken and loved the gloves provided so not to get your hands all saucy!

    Food Lover Who Jiggles

  • Sizzling Hot-Plate Presentation

    Serving carved chicken sizzling on hot plates maintains heat and crispy skin throughout the meal.

    We ate in, so the chicken was served on a hot plate. Its skin was very crispy but inside was still juicy.

    Jan F

  • Cross-Town Destination Worth the Drive

    Diners regularly travel long distances across greater Melbourne specifically to experience this charcoal chicken hybrid.

    Drove over an hour to try this place. I would drive 3 hours to eat this food.

    George Stagias

  • Regional Travel for Signature Flavour

    Customers make dedicated journeys from across the city to verify word-of-mouth praise and social coverage.

    Drove an hour from the north to come here after seeing on a food blogger YouTube channel.

    P M

Signature wood-roasted poultry and Korean specialties

  • Galbi Wood Fired Chicken

    Sweet-savoury soy garlic galbi flavour that worked so well with the wood fired taste

    Sandra Nguyen

  • Original Wood Fired Chicken

    smoky, woody flavour, it was incredible

    Eat with Josephine

  • Snow Cheese Korean Fried Chicken

    Crispy chicken coated in that addictive sweet cheesy powder

    Sandra Nguyen

  • Garlic Cheese Wood Fired Chicken

    rich and creamy, so addictive!

    Stelly

Other favorites

Korean street-food sides and accompaniments

  • Corn Ribs

    Perfect side, juicy and buttery with a nice char

    Sandra Nguyen

  • Seasoned Chips

    crispy, well seasoned, and addictive

    Jimmy Riche

  • Sausage Rice Cake

    Chewy, savoury and coated in a really tasty sauce

    Sandra Nguyen

  • Rose Tteokbokki

    rose tteokbokki was amazing - not toooo spicy, but just the right amount

    Food Lover Who Jiggles

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service details and dining touches that elevate your wood-fired meal

  • Sizzling Hot Plate Dine-In Service

    Dine-in wood-fired chicken is brought out on sizzling hot plates to maintain warmth and crispness throughout the meal.

  • Complimentary Eating Gloves

    Guests eating bone-in, generously sauced chicken are supplied with plastic eating gloves to keep hands clean while digging in.

  • Chef Owner Hospitality & Open Rotisserie

    Co-owner and five-star restaurant chef Scott engages directly with diners while stoking the visible rotisserie spits with natural oak and ash wood.

  • Generous Condiment and Wrap Table Service

    Whole wood-fired chicken meals are rounded out with warm tortillas, crisp Korean radish pickles, fresh salad, chips, and gravy for table wraps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the signature menu items?

Smoky Hen is renowned for its wood-fired rotisserie chicken cooked low and slow over wood flames, with popular glazes like Galbi (sweet-savoury soy garlic), original smoky, and garlic cheese. Other frequent highlights include boneless Korean fried chicken, corn ribs, and seasoned chips.

Where can I park when visiting?

Yes, parking is plentiful at the rear of the restaurant, and free street parking and a free parking lot are available.

Is there enough seating for groups?

Seating can be limited and tight inside, so arriving early is recommended, especially for larger groups. Advance bookings can also be made.

What is the dine-in experience like?

Dine-in chicken is served hot on sizzling plates, and the restaurant provides disposable gloves so you can enjoy your saucy chicken without messy hands. The dining room also operates with semi-self-service elements.

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