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Serai, Chicago, IL

Serai

4.9
4.9
193 Reviews
$30 and under
Malaysian

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Malaysian, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:30pm Friday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday: 11:00am - 11:00pm Sunday: 11:00am - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
    (872) 206-8368
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Logan Square
  • Cross Street
    N. Talman Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    CTA Blue Line to California. CTA 56 Bus to Milwaukee & Talman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

193 Reviews
  1. LaDonna

    VIP

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 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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  2. Nancy

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 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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  3. Kate

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 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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  4. Morgan

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 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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  5. Ann

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 September 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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  6. MaryAnnW

    VIP

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 26 April 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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  7. CaptainJoe

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 9 March 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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 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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  9. ChristyS

    Montreal

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic restaurant! We always enjoy our meals here. My favorite are the Roti Pratha and the Mee Goreng. I brought a group of girlfriends here this time and they loved it, as well. The biggest hit was the mango chicken. The server was very friendly and helpful. When I made an error and ordered my main as an appetizer, he immediately recognized it and questioned it, which was very helpful. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves Thai food. I feel that Malaysian food is a tastier version of Thai food. 

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FAQs

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

Serai is rated 4.9 stars by 193 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
9:30 pm
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Serai

2169 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    N. Talman Ave.
  • Area
    Logan Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:30pm Friday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday: 11:00am - 11:00pm Sunday: 11:00am - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Malaysian, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    CTA Blue Line to California. CTA 56 Bus to Milwaukee & Talman
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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