Serai

Name: Serai
Address: 2169 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60647
Telephone: (872) 206-8368
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

174 Reviews

$30 and under

Malaysian

Top tags:

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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 2, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(872) 206-8368

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Malaysian, Asian, Contemporary Asian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(872) 206-8368
Website
http://www.seraichicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Private party contact
reservations@seraichicago.com: (872) 206-8368

Location
2169 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Neighbourhood
Logan Square
Cross Street
N. Talman Ave.
Parking Details
Street Parking
Public Transit
CTA Blue Line to California. <br />CTA 56 Bus to Milwaukee & Talman
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Char Koay TeowUS$10.95
Malaysia signature flat noodles stir fried over very high heat with light and dark soy sauce, chili, shrimps, squids, bean sprouts and chopped Chinese chives
Mee GorengUS$10.95
Stir fried noodles in an authentic Indian style with shrimp, tofu, potatoes, peanut and beansprout
Hokkien Char Mee
Dry Wonton NoodlesUS$9.95
Special egg noodles with BBQ pork and wonton simmered in special soy sauce also come with a bowl of chicken broth
Pad ThaiUS$9.95
Thai style fried noodles with choice of BBQ pork, beef, chicken or shrimp
Drunken NoodlesUS$10.95
Thai style fried flat noodles with chicken, basil, carrot, string bean, mushroom and peanut
Seafood Ee MeeUS$13.95
Stir fried Cantonese egg noodles with seafood in light gravy
Beef Chow FunUS$9.95
ong Kong style stir fried flat noodles with beef, onion and beansprout
Pan Fried NoodlesUS$9.95
Pan fried crispy noodles with mixed vegetable, choice of chicken, shrimp or beef, served in brown gravy
Singapore NoodlesUS$9.95
Stir fried rice vermicelli seasoned with curry powder, bean sprouts, pak choi and soy sauce with choices of small slices of chicken, beef, BBQ pork or shrimp

Noodles Soup

Serai Curry LaksaUS$12.95
A rich and spicy curry coconut milk soup based noodles with BBQ pork, chicken, shrimp, fish ball, egg and tofu puff. A Peranakan cuisine which is a combination of Chinese and Malay cuisine
Seafood Claypot NoodlesUS$14.95
Deep fried egg noodles with mixed vegetable and shrimp, squid, fish, served in hot claypot and topped with light gravy and boiled egg
Seafood Chow FunUS$10.95
Another popular Malaysian noodles dish and vegetable served with a light brown gravy and a choice of beef, chicken or shrimp
Seafood Tom Yam RamenUS$10.95
A mixed vegetable and shrimp, squid and rice vermicelli with lemongrass and tamarind spicy broth
Wonton NoodlesUS$7.95
Thin egg noodles served in a warm chicken broth, garnished with BBQ pork and pork wonton dumplings and choy sum

Fried Rice

All Fried Rice served with fried egg

Chinese Fried Rice BeefUS$9.95
ChickenUS$8.50
ShrimpUS$9.95
MixedUS$9.95
BBQ PorkUS$8.50
Nasi GorengUS$10.95
Belacan fried rice/shrimp paste fried rice. Malaysian spicy shrimp paste fried rice
Mango Fried RiceUS$14.95
Non spicy chicken and shrimp fried rice with diced mango wrapped with egg
Coconut Fried RiceUS$9.95
Coconut flavored rice stir fried with chicken, shrimp and shredded coconut
Pineapple Fried RiceUS$10.95
Pineapple chunk fried rice with chicken and shrimp in spicy SERAI flavor
Basil Fried RiceUS$8.95
Mixed mince vegetable fried rice with basil and egg
Indonesian Fried RiceUS$14.95
Indonesian ginger fried rice served with fried chicken

Chicken

Three Chili ChickenUS$11.95
Stir fried chicken breast chunk with jalapeño, dry chili, black pepper with smtg spicy sauce
Szechuan Dry Spicy ChickenUS$12.95
Fried chicken breast in chunks stir fried with dry chili, ginger and garlic
Mongolian ChickenUS$11.95
Ginger ChickenUS$11.95
Stir fried with ginger, onion, scallion, garlic in sesame oil and wine sauce
Basil ChickenUS$11.95
Sliced chicken stir fried with basil, pepper, onion, mushroom in Thai spicy basil fish sauce
Panang Chicken CurryUS$11.95
Served with green bean, eggplant, baby corn in an amazing panang curry
Green Curry ChickenUS$11.95
Served with green bean, eggplant, broccoli, onion, baby corn and a green coconut broth
Rendang ChickenUS$12.95
Authentic Malaysian lemongrass curry simmered with eggplant, green bean and onion
Mango ChickenUS$12.95
All time chef favorite chicken dish stir fried with bell peppers, onion, fresh mango in sweet and spicy sauce
Sizzling ChickenUS$11.95
Stir fried pepper, onion, mushroom in black pepper sauce
Orange ChickenUS$11.95
Sesame ChickenUS$11.95
General Tso ChickenUS$11.95
Kung Pao ChickenUS$11.25
Pea Pod ChickenUS$11.25
Broccoli ChickenUS$11.25

Beef

Beef RendangUS$15.95
Chunk piece of beef seasoned in brown onion chili,"SERAI" and coconut
Panang Beef CurryUS$13.95
Eggplant, string beans, onion cook with thick coconut panang curry
Szechuan Spicy BeefUS$13.95
Deep fried and stir fried with dried chili, ginger, onion, garlic in szechuan style
Ginger BeefUS$13.95
Stir fried sliced beef with onion, scallion in ginger wine sauce, served in claypot
Sesame BeefUS$13.95
Orange BeefUS$13.95
Mongolian BeefUS$13.95
Pepper BeefUS$13.95
Broccoli BeefUS$12.95
Pea Pod BeefUS$12.95
Kung Pao BeefUS$12.95

Lamb

Cumin LambUS$13.95
Stir fried slice lamb with jalapeño, garlic, ginger, onion, cumin and chili oil
Lamb RendangUS$14.95
Lamb chunk slow cooked in coconut gravy in chef special spices
Lamb ShankUS$16.95
Mongolian LambUS$13.95
Ginger & Scallion LambUS$13.95

Seafoods

Shrimp RendangUS$13.95
SERAI coconut curry sauce with eggplant, green bean and onion
Mango ShrimpUS$13.95
A must try stir fried onion, bell pepper, fresh mango in sweet and spicy sauce
Szechuan Chili Fish FilletUS$13.95
Deep fried fish fillet with dried chili, garlic, ginger
Three Pepper Fish FilletUS$13.95
Deep fried fish fillet with jalapeño, black peper
Salt and Pepper Fish FilletUS$12.95
Chili Bean Sauce Fish FilletUS$13.95
Szechuan bean paste sauce with sole fish fillet
Broccoli ShrimpUS$13.95
Shrimp with GreenUS$13.95
napa, broccoli, peapod, corn, carrot
Kung Pao ShrimpUS$12.95
Kung Pao SquidsUS$11.95
Dragon & PhoenixUS$12.95
Shrimp and tender slices of chicken breast in special chef sauce delivered with sizzling plate
Sweet and Sour ShrimpUS$12.95
Deep fried breaded shrimp with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper and pineapple

Vegetable

Buddha's DelightUS$8.95
Buddha favorite mixed green in brown sauce
Stir-Fried Vegetables in Oyster SauceUS$9.95
Chinese broccoli, choy sum, string bean, long bean,spinach, Shanghai bok choy
Mapo TofuUS$9.95
Szechuan chili bean sauce cooked with soft tofu
Stir-Fried Vegetables in GarlicUS$9.95
Chinese broccoli, choy sum, string bean, long bean,spinach, Shanghai bok choy
Szechuan EggplantUS$9.95
Chinese eggplant in Szechuan chili bean sauce
Belacan String BeanUS$13.95
String bean cooked in traditional shrimp paste sauce
Mango TofuUS$10.95
Fresh mango stir fried with onion, bell pepper, fried tofu, great combination
Sautéed String BeanUS$9.95
Sambal EggplantUS$13.95
Fresh eggplant cooked in traditional sambal sauce
Claypot TofuUS$11.95
Chef make egg tofu with mixed vegetable in brown sauce served in hot pot
Curry VegetablesUS$13.95
Chef signature vegetarian dish, broccoli, cabbage, onion, tomatoes, string bean, eggplant and tofu puff

Appetizers

Vegetable Shanghai Spring Roll (2pcs)US$2.75
Crab Rangoon (3pcs)US$2.95
Spicy Wonton (4pcs)US$2.50
Steam Pork Sticker (3pcs)US$2.95
Pan Fried Pork Sticker (3pcs)US$2.95
Roti PrathaUS$5.95
Indian bread served with a curry chicken and potatoes dipping sauce
Gado-gado (Salad)US$7.95
Indonesian style salad, come with beansprout, jicama, cucumber, tofu, boiled egg, warm spicy lemongrass peanut sauce and a side of shrimp cracker
Satay TofuUS$2.95
Deep fried tofu stuffed with beansprout, cucumber and spicy peanut sauce
Satay Chicken (3pcs)US$3.95
All time chef favorite, dark meat skewers marinated with lemongrass and served in peanut sauce
Cumin Lamb Skewers (3pcs)US$4.50
Szechuan style BBQ lamb skewers topped with cumin
Crab Claw (2pcs)US$6.95
Deep fried crab claw wrapped in mashed shrimp served in sweet and spicy sauce
Shrimp Puff (2pcs)US$5.95
Mashed shrimp wrapped with bacon served in mayonnaise
Fried CalamariUS$8.95
Fried golden crispy squids with bell pepper, onion, spices and hot sauce

Soup

Hot & Sour SoupUS$2.75
Traditional thick, spicy and sour chicken broth with shredded BBQ pork, bean curd, bamboo shoots, eggs and black fungus
Seafood Tom YamUS$3.50
Shrimp & squids , tomatoes, corn, mushroom and onion in spicy lemongrass tamarind soup
Soto MaduraUS$6.95
Indonesian favourite beef soup served with beansprout & boiled eggs
Seafood Seaweed SoupUS$2.75
Shrimp & squids and seaweed in clear broth with a touch of egg white
Pork Wonton SoupUS$2.50
Vegetable Tofu SoupUS$2.25

Traditional Dish/ Southeast Asia Menu

Nasi Lemak Beef RendangUS$13.95
Lamb RendangUS$13.95
Lamb ShankUS$18.95
Nyonya Curry ChickenUS$13.95
Ayam MerahUS$13.95
Sizzling TofuUS$12.95
Kang Kung BelacanUS$12.95
Szechuan Dry Spicy ChickenUS$12.95
Fried chicken breast in chunks stir fried with dry chili, ginger and garlic
Three Pepper Fish FilletUS$13.95
Deep fried fish fillet with jalapeño, black peper
Curry VegetableUS$13.95
chef signature vegetarian dish, broccoli, cabbage, onion, tomatoes, string bean, eggplant and tofu puff
Rendang ShrimpUS$13.95
SERAI coconut curry sauce with eggplant, green bean and onion
Panang Chicken CurryUS$10.95
Served with green bean, eggplant, baby corn in an amazing panang curry
Hainanese Chicken (1/2 Chicken)US$14.95
Cumin LambUS$13.95
Stir fried slice lamb with jalapeño, garlic, ginger, onion, cumin and chili oil
Ginger BeefUS$13.95
Stir fried sliced beef with onion, scallion in ginger wine sauce, served in claypot
Claypot TofuUS$11.95
Chef make egg tofu with mixed vegetable in brown sauce served in hot pot

Drinks & Desserts

Malaysian Iced CoffeeUS$3.25
Malaysian Hot CoffeeUS$5.00
Iced MiloUS$3.25
Malaysian Iced TeaUS$3.25
Teh TarikUS$5.00
Soda (Can)US$1.25

What 174 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.1Service
3.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
era un día muy ocupado pero aun así el servicio atento y dispuesto
t
timb
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved every bite! Great location in a beautiful neighborhood. Thank you!!!
CJ
ChicagoJP46
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really enjoyed the experience - food and service were excellent and the back patio area was great too. Been in Chicago a long time and this place is a recent pleasant surprise, and a new favorite.
S
Susan
Chicago
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience3
We went to Serai after seeing it featured on Checks Please!, a restaurant review show on PBS's WTTW station in Chicago. The food lived up to the reviews. We were a party of 6 and decided to order a variety of dishes and share them with the table. We started with appetizers: Roti Pratha and Cumin Lamb Skewers. You HAVE to order to Roti Pratha! The pancakes were out of this world and such a great accompaniment to the stew. For entrees we ordered: Serai Curry Laksa, a curry milk soup with chicken and noodles, a favorite of everyone; Rendang Beef and Lamb, with Lamb being the favorite of the two; Mango Chicken, chicken with mango in a spicy sauce. We loved the Curry Laksa and Rendang Lamb the best. We had no room for dessert, but the table next to us had the coconut milk pudding , served in a coconut shell - looked very appetizing. Service was OK. They brought entrees out as they were ready which gave us an opportunity to get started on one before the next came out. They could have been more attentive to our desire to share by bringing serving spoons, and extra dishes without us having to ask. We were there on a Tuesday evening, so it was not crowded or loud. The website does not show that they offer alcohol - looks BYOB - but they do offer drinks - beer, wine, mixed drinks. We will definitely come back, if for nothing else, the Roti Pratha and to try the dessert! Parking can be a challenge as much of the side streets are permit parking and Milwaukee has bike lanes.
SF
SteveF
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience3
Excellent food and value!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food
m
middlegeo
Denver
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow! We love Malaysian food and Serai hit the mark for us! Definitely will be coming back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Quality of food going down
NV
NVP1
Chicago
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience2
I only loved the servers having professional treatments for their craft. The food is ok but Chicken Satay was a hit and the Crab Rangoons.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best thing I’ve ever had. Delicious.
WL
WestLooper
Chicago
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Always love serai! They did kind of forget about us on the patio but we were there at the end of the night and we’re in no rush. Love the food!
LF
LauraF
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious!
D
Dessertphile
Hawaii
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall, on a scale of 1-10, I’d rate the food an 8 for authenticity and taste. My favorite was the roti prata and curry chicken- very authentic roti prata and delicious curry with chicken & potatoes. The chicken satay was disappointing- chicken skewers were dry and the peanut sauce was too thick/not authentic. The gado gado salad was good served with braised egg. The char kuay teow (fried chow fun noodle) was quite authentic and delicious with lap cheong, fried pork lard, shrimp & calamari rings. The nasi lemak with beef rendang was also quite authentic with anchovies, sambal, deep fried egg, acar pickled vegetables and big piece of keropok (shrimp cracker) - served with a generous side of delicious beef rendang. It’s a little expensive but the nasi lemak big portion size is sufficient for two people. Ended our lunch with the black glutinous rice with coconut milk dessert which was very authentic and yummy. Overall, we enjoyed our Malaysian/Singapore lunch. Thanks to Eric, our server, who seemed rather new, not from SE Asia, and didn’t quite know the food well, but he more than made up with his friendly demeanor and attention. Terima kasih! P.S. The Teh Tarik needs to be tarik/“pulled” more to create milk froth on top of the teh… ;-)
AL
AnnaL
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience3
Our friend from Malaysia has been wanting to bring us here and we LOVED it. We were all so impressed with the food. Truly unique flavors (to me an american who has never had this kind of food), and delicious. SO GOOD. We can’t wait to go back!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
Incredible food
LF
LauraF
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2021
overall5food5service3ambience3
The food is so good! Get the Drunken Noodles or the 3 chili Chicken. You won't be disappointed
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Plenty of delicious shareable apps. Mango chicken is top notch!!
k
kiepkath
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Serai is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. The Food is always amazing. The flavors and textures are on point. I recommend this restaurant to everyone. Dishes I order every time I visit: roti pratha, calamari (even if you don’t love calamari you have to order it from serai! It is different from anywhere else I’ve had it and it is the best I’ve ever had), 3 chili chicken, rendang lamb and hokkien noodles. Delicious food!! Dishes are meant to be shared, so it gives you the opportunity to try a bunch. Servings of main dishes are large.
S
Snackerson
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2021
overall5food5service3ambience3
Delicious food as always. Outdoor patio, noisy train.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing!!! A unique find in Chicago for Indonesian food
D
Donnie
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience3
Everything was wonderful! Including the coconut rum in the iced coffee. Yum
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious!
JD
JDOhio
Cincinnati
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience3
Fabulous meal! The restaurant location has been through several rebrandings over the years and has a bit of a run-down feeling to it, but you owe it to yourself to stick with it. The menu focuses mainly on Malaysian cuisine and has a great selection. You definitely owe it to yourself to consider something new, and the staff can certainly guide you if you’re unsure. All the food brought to our table was fresh and hot, and timing was great (party of 6). Glad to see that they are emerging from the pandemic, and look forward returning when we’re back in town.
A
Anonymous
New York Area
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
The restaurant closes at 9pm and kitchen at 8:30pm. Timings need to be updated in Open Table. We were denied dining.
GC
GinaC
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience3
The waitress forgot to send our orders for all our entrees to the kitchen, and after finishing up our two appetizers they came to our table telling us the kitchen has closed and apologized they forgot our food! Wow… I can’t believe how unorganized they were, and while we were waiting someone else was picking up food and was complaining how they forgot a dish as well. So I think there are definitely some organizational issues. We made a trip out of it since the restaurant is far from where we live, not sure when we’ll be back again.
JG
JenniferG
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first time dining out back on the patio — loved that and had terrific food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2021
overall1food3service1ambience1
TL;DR: Wrong order, poor service, long wait time, hidden 20% surcharge We used to love Serai and dined here frequently, and I usually do not post negative reviews. While the food was still delicious, our last experience at Serai was quite disappointing. 1) It took them 45 minutes after we placed our order to receive our food. Other tables that were seated after us received their food much more quickly. 2) Ordering food was a hassle. We ordered the sambal eggplant (one of our old favorites) and rendang shrimp. We received a shrimp dish which we thought was our rendang shrimp and after confirming with the server that it was rendang shrimp. But after eating it, we realized it was sambal shrimp. We sent it back with half a plate full so we could receive our sambal eggplant and the server said he would “fix it right away”. The eggplant never came, and we were charged for it. When we tried to get the charge removed, the server replied “well you ate it”. 3) Without telling you on their menu or website, they tack on a 20% service surcharge when you get your bill. With the long wait time, wrong food, getting charged for a dish we didn’t eat, and the 20% automatic surcharge, our favorite Malaysian restaurant sadly has now become a place we will not visit again.
DF
DavidF
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first indoor dining experience in more than a year - and it was fantastic. The food and service were terrific. We appreciated how far apart the tables were and every other element that made for safe dining.
F
Funsands
Chicago
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2020
overall4food3service5ambience3
Serai was closed for patio/outdoor dining. Disappointing given that we were not notified by OT/restaurant. A day earlier, I received a text to confirm my reservation. We opted for take out - Crab Rangoon, Spicy Wonton, Tom Yum Soup, Roti Paratha, Shrimp Sambhal & Nasi Goreng. It’s a hit or miss.
AT
AngelaT
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall4food4service3ambience3
Serai was delicious! We were all happy with our dishes. I enjoyed the casual atmosphere and it definitely felt like a step up from your go to delivery spots. Service was timely but pretty casual, which is not a bad thing as long as you're not looking for an upscale spot. I would recommend for sure!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friend gathering. They accommodated all 8 of us and helped us get enough food family style!
PB
PatrickB
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
mango chicken-love it! service kind and attentive.
b
bethu
Chicago
69 reviews
vip
4.0
69 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall4food5service4ambience3
We've been to Serai many times since it opened and the goodness of its food is very consistent. I especially love their Roti appetizer. I only wish they would let us order extra roti (the bread) without having to buy a second appetizer order. The delicious chicken dipping stew is pretty generous and just begs for more roti to sop up its flavor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Servers were very attentive, seats were very close to each other, and the room was dark. but as a Southeast Asian myself, a lot of the flavors were very close to home (though back home at a much lower price) but it was definitely a wonderful experience, and would definitely come back again!
PC
PatrickC
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Hainanese Chicken was so good but the coconut pudding was the best in my memory!
JO
JiaqiO
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
The Hainanese Chicken is stunning and every dish we ordered is awesome, except for the Tom Yum Soup, a little bit plain compared to others. However, my friends and I didn't quite like the atmosphere there. It's too dark to even read the menu. It might be good for dating, but definitely not for hanging out with friends. As a restaurant with so many good dishes, it should use more lights to let customers take a good look at the great food.
S
Stew
Chicago
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Good food, good value. Cocktails were sub par, but I didn’t expect them to be good. Would go again.
t
thomallmom
Chicago
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2019
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great service, delicious food, lots of options.
L
Liza
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Gluten Free options! Food was excellent! Can't wait to return!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
Physical distancing
- Extra space between tables

FAQs

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

Serai is rated 4.7 stars by 174 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 2, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(872) 206-8368

2169 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Additional information

Cross Street
N. Talman Ave.
Neighbourhood
Logan Square
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.seraichicago.com/
Phone number
(872) 206-8368
Private party contact
reservations@seraichicago.com: (872) 206-8368

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Pan Fried Noodles

Char Koay TeowUS$10.95

Mee GorengUS$10.95

Hokkien Char Mee

Dry Wonton NoodlesUS$9.95

Pad ThaiUS$9.95

Drunken NoodlesUS$10.95

Seafood Ee MeeUS$13.95

Beef Chow FunUS$9.95

Pan Fried NoodlesUS$9.95

Singapore NoodlesUS$9.95

Noodles Soup

Serai Curry LaksaUS$12.95

Seafood Claypot NoodlesUS$14.95

Seafood Chow FunUS$10.95

Seafood Tom Yam RamenUS$10.95

Wonton NoodlesUS$7.95

Fried Rice

Chinese Fried Rice BeefUS$9.95

ChickenUS$8.50

ShrimpUS$9.95

MixedUS$9.95

BBQ PorkUS$8.50

Nasi GorengUS$10.95

Mango Fried RiceUS$14.95

Coconut Fried RiceUS$9.95

Pineapple Fried RiceUS$10.95

Basil Fried RiceUS$8.95

Indonesian Fried RiceUS$14.95

Chicken

Three Chili ChickenUS$11.95

Szechuan Dry Spicy ChickenUS$12.95

Mongolian ChickenUS$11.95

Ginger ChickenUS$11.95

Basil ChickenUS$11.95

Panang Chicken CurryUS$11.95

Green Curry ChickenUS$11.95

Rendang ChickenUS$12.95

Mango ChickenUS$12.95

Sizzling ChickenUS$11.95

Orange ChickenUS$11.95

Sesame ChickenUS$11.95

General Tso ChickenUS$11.95

Kung Pao ChickenUS$11.25

Pea Pod ChickenUS$11.25

Broccoli ChickenUS$11.25

Beef

Beef RendangUS$15.95

Panang Beef CurryUS$13.95

Szechuan Spicy BeefUS$13.95

Ginger BeefUS$13.95

Sesame BeefUS$13.95

Orange BeefUS$13.95

Mongolian BeefUS$13.95

Pepper BeefUS$13.95

Broccoli BeefUS$12.95

Pea Pod BeefUS$12.95

Kung Pao BeefUS$12.95

Lamb

Cumin LambUS$13.95

Lamb RendangUS$14.95

Lamb ShankUS$16.95

Mongolian LambUS$13.95

Ginger & Scallion LambUS$13.95

Seafoods

Shrimp RendangUS$13.95

Mango ShrimpUS$13.95

Szechuan Chili Fish FilletUS$13.95

Three Pepper Fish FilletUS$13.95

Salt and Pepper Fish FilletUS$12.95

Chili Bean Sauce Fish FilletUS$13.95

Broccoli ShrimpUS$13.95

Shrimp with GreenUS$13.95

Kung Pao ShrimpUS$12.95