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Serai, Chicago, IL

Serai

4.5
4.5
194 Reviews
$30 and under
Malaysian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Serai – Malay for lemongrass – is a hardy plant that can grow in harsh environments, full of herbal properties, and ubiquitous in South East Asian cuisine.
It's a unifying ingredient that connects all countries across the region, and adds that extra little kick to make a dish truly authentic. Also, it is the answer to your call for genuine South East Asian, Malaysian, cooking.
Currently being cultivated in Logan Square, the delightful restaurant aims to bring to you the best of traditional regional food, with a focus on Malaysian fare – specialities like Char Koay Teow, Curry Laksa and Hainanese Chicken – at the hands of a passionate chef who lives to enhance his craft.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Malaysian, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 194 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Serai delights with "amazing" Malaysian cuisine, featuring standout dishes like Roti Pratha and Mango Chicken. Guests praise its "very good food" and "nice service," creating a "really nice evening" in an inviting neighborhood setting. While drinks received mixed reviews, the culinary experience remains "outstanding." Perfect for Southeast Asian food lovers.

194 Reviews
  1. Gee VIP

    Chicago18 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I would not go back here. The food was very underwhelming. The calamari tasted like it was fried straight out the freezer. They also forgot a dish we ordered and when we asked them where it was they said it would take an additional 20 minutes.

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  2. LaDonna VIP

    Chicago44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food! First time here. Sad to hear they are closing!

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  3. Nancy

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Pratha bread is very authentic and melts in your mouth. Try the Mango chicken - sooo good with fresh mango and a bit of a kick!!!

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  4. Kate

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place! My out of town guests wanted to come back again the next night.

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  5. Morgan VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ultimate hidden gem. This is easily one of my favorite restaurants I've tried in 2024.

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  6. Ann

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    like hainanness chicken, soft and flavorful, worth the price

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  7. MaryAnnW VIP

    Detroit13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food, especially the roti app and the Malaysian noodles. Nice service.

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  8. CaptainJoe VIP

    Chicago27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    great little place in the neighborhood for casual but delicious meal

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 4, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This place was once great!! The food and drinks but is going downhill fast!! Drinks were horrible, wine and mai tai (get a new bartender) worst Mai tai ever and the food subpar… sorry to see this place fail

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  10. ChristyS

    Montreal4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve been to Serai twice now and it has not disappointed. The food comes out piping hot with big flavor. The staff is always very nice and attentive. The drunken noodles are amazing and the roti appetizer should not be missed!! I’ll be back!

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FAQs

Serai offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (872) 206-8368.

Serai is rated 4.5 stars by 194 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for Serai

2142 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Malaysian, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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