Over The Coals

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112 Railway Parade, Seaford VIC 3198

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Seaford's charcoal chicken cult with legendary chicken-salted chips and real gravy

A small, unpretentious railway-strip takeaway that smells of glowing coals before you walk in. The mood is shaped entirely by its owners. warm, chatty, and genuinely happy to see you. Regulars linger longer than a takeaway visit warrants.

Housemade chicken salt is the open secret here. hand-blended by the owners and unlike anything from a packet. The charcoal cooking method gives the chicken its distinctive smoky depth. A slushee machine and M&M dispenser keep younger customers entertained while waiting.

Quintessentially Australian charcoal chicken shop tradition executed with clear owner pride. The housemade chicken salt is a personal stamp that separates this from chain competitors and keeps the cooking genuinely from-scratch.

Budget-friendly at price level 1. locals consistently praise portions at fair prices. A family dinner of chicken and chips is accessible, though a minority feel some portion sizes could be more generous relative to price.

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112 Railway Parade, Seaford VIC 3198

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Seaford

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