Restaurant
The Honest Chicken (Cherrybrook)
41/47 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126, Australia
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41/47 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126, Australia
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Free-range, air-chilled birds, hearty burger platters, and fragrant biryani make this Cherrybrook shop far more than a typical takeaway. Expect generous portions built for feeding a crowd—charred Portuguese chicken with real heat, crisp chips, and surprisingly tender grilled barramundi. Locals order custom spreads of roast crackling pork and fresh salads for weekend gatherings, while midweek regulars drop by for quick chicken schnitzel rolls or spiced prawn fry.
- Ethically Sourced Poultry: Chickens are free-range, hormone-free, and air-chilled the traditional way before hitting the grill or rotisserie.
- Unexpected Subcontinental Crossover: Alongside roast chicken and burgers, the counter serves authentic spiced chicken biryani, fish fry, and seasoned prawns.
- Event-Ready Feast Platters: Abundant meat platters, roast pork with crisp crackling, and party-sized salad trays cater gatherings and celebrations.
What's On at The Honest Chicken (Cherrybrook)
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Locals Choose The Honest Chicken
From quality roast chickens and generous catering spreads to authentic biryani, here is why locals choose The Honest Chicken.
Quality Free-Range & Air-Chilled Poultry
The shop prepares free-range, hormone-free, and traditionally air-chilled chickens alongside hearty roast rolls and burgers that reliably feed the entire family.
their chickens are free range, hormone-free, and air-chilled the traditional way, and you can absolutely taste the difference.
Rabin Bohara Generous Portions with Substantial Value
Generous food portions and reasonable pricing ensure an abundant, satisfying meal without stretching household dining budgets.
They have big portions for the food with great taste.
Soroush Jafari Effortless Event & Gathering Catering
Abundant custom roast platters, crackling meats, and fresh salad trays streamline catering for family celebrations and Christmas parties.
We ordered salad trays, a platter and roast chicken which was delivered to a local venue for our party.
Rebecca Luu Guided Planning for Group Celebrations
Attentive team members coordinate orders, advise on portion sizes, and deliver warm, timely service for large party spreads.
Thank you so much for your help and advice in organising the food for our Christmas Party on Saturday just gone.
Louise Pridham Signature Aromatic Biryani & Spiced Dishes
Subcontinental options like fragrant chicken biryani and spiced seafood expand the traditional suburban takeaway experience.
Aromatic, generously portioned, and rich in taste, it’s definitely one of the best biryanis I’ve had in the area.
Manjinder Singh Fresh Barramundi & Premium Seafood
Beyond roasted poultry, freshly grilled barramundi and tender calamari deliver restaurant-level seafood satisfaction in a takeaway setting.
Had the barramundi and calamari rings on Saturday night and they were sensational. Definitely not your average takeaway.
Todd Boaer
Most popular items
House favorites and signature specialties Cherrybrook locals love
Chicken Biryani
The owners have also introduced Indian-style dishes, including chicken biryani rice, which is very nice indeed and a welcome addition to the menu.
George Lymbers Portuguese Chicken
The Portuguese chicken is perfectly seasoned with a beautiful char
Rabin Bohara Barramundi
Had the barramundi and calamari rings on Saturday night and they were sensational.
Todd Boaer Roasted Crackling Pork
Ordered some chickens, roasted crackling pork, fresh salads and delivery was on time.
Bikash Magar
Other favorites
Tasty sides, burgers, and comfort alternatives to round out your meal
Devilled Chicken Wings
The devilled chicken wings were a huge hit.
Louise Pridham Vegetarian Lasagne
On my first visit, I tried and instantly fell in love with the Vegetarian Lasagne.
Simon Lange Fish Burger
Had a great fish burger here today. A thick large fillet, perfectly deep fried with fresh ingredients.
Anna Hobson Vegetarian Burger
I was genuinely impressed by Honest Chicken’s vegetarian burger.The patty was perfectly seasoned, full of flavor, and had a great taste.Fresh ingredients, a soft bun, and well-balanced made every bite delicious.
Ashim Belbase
Beyond the menu
Distinctive hospitalities and thoughtful practices that distinguish everyday visits
Personal Restock Text Notifications
Staff keep track of customer favorites and proactively send personal text messages when out-of-stock items like vegetarian lasagne are freshly prepared and ready for pickup.
Dedicated Regular Recognition
Team members remember frequent visitors' exact orders and custom preferences, and provide full friendly counter service even right before closing time.
Hands-On Catering Portion Consultation
Event catering includes personalized portion planning and customized advice directly from staff to calculate precise quantities for party guest counts.
Air-Chilled, Free-Range Poultry Care
Chickens are strictly sourced free range, hormone-free, and air-chilled using traditional methods to elevate standard takeaway meal standards.
Before you head over
Actionable advice on deals, menu variety, and party catering for your visit to Cherrybrook Village
Catch the Monday Meal Deal
Take advantage of the Monday $14 burger promotion including a burger, fries, and drink, or choose generous family staples like Portuguese chicken and schnitzel rolls for affordable weeknight dining.
Sample Biryani and Fresh Seafood
Look beyond standard chicken rotisserie fare to order unexpected house specialties, such as authentic chicken biryani, spiced seafood, grilled barramundi, or tender calamari rings.
Pre-Plan Large Catering Orders
When coordinating food for parties or Christmas events, plan ahead with the team to calculate tray portions and arrange custom platters of roast pork with crackling, devilled wings, and fresh salads.
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