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Serai

  1. Chicago
  2. Chi̇cago Malaysi̇an
  3. Chi̇cago Asi̇an Fusi̇on
  4. Chi̇cago Desserts

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Serai
"We are an independently owned restaurant specializing in South East Asian cuisine with a focus on Malaysian dishes. We are located in Logan Square and are accessible on the O-Hare blue line between Western and California station. We have a full bar with an extensive cocktail menu along with a wide selection of beer, wine and cider. We have a large outdoor patio in the summer which is dog friendly and great for events."
Address: 2169 N Milwaukee Ave , Chicago 60647, IL, US
Phone: (872) 206-8368
State: IL
City: Chicago
Zip Code: 60647


Opening Hours

Tuesday: 15:00-22:00
Wednesday: 15:00-22:00
Thursday: 15:00-22:00
Friday: 15:00-22:30
Saturday: 11:00-22:30
Sunday: 11:00-21:00

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Reviews
We really loved this place. Just a ton of personality from the menu, to the drinks, to the vibe. I knew immediately as soon as I walked in and they were playing Bob Ross’s Joy of Painting on the TV that it was going to be a good time. The cocktail menu made me laugh out loud, our server was hilarious, and we were thrilled with the large portions of their delicious pasta dishes. Highly recommend the cumin margarita if the sound of a savory marg makes your mouth water. Vegetarian options: If you order roti make sure to specify vegetarian.
10/21/23 An off the beaten path gem of a restaurant. We ordered steam dumpling, Rangoon, rendang shrimp. Beef rendang, and panang beef curry. All dishes were exceptional. It's a Saturday night. The place was busy and the servers were busy. The restaurant could use a refresh but, I came here for the food and it did not disappoint. That's why I gave it a 5 stars. Parking: We had to circle several times to find a parking. But, it's expected due to the dense neighborhood.
Quite enjoyed lunch here! Malaysian food options in the city are very limited sadly, but this does a pretty great job of satisfying this space. The service was good, though we were the only ones around I think at the time we went. The space is fine, but I don’t think you come here for the ambiance, you come here for the food! Looking forward to coming back and trying more options! Highlights were the nasi lemak and roti paratha. Both the beef rendang and the ayam merah were delicious for the nasi lemak. The roti paratha is buttery and wonderful and the chicken curry it comes with was rich and flavorful—we really really liked that. I would probably go with the ayam merah or the chicken curry with my nasi lemak next time, both were delicious. The beef rendang is also a solid option for those who prefer beef. Be aware it is a little fatty. Cumin lamb skewers were good but pretty straightforward in flavor. Also a small serving. We enjoyed both the dessert options, but they weren’t exceptional. Pulut hitam is on the watery end of a rice pudding type of dish, but with a deeper rounder sweetness than a typical rice pudding. I had never had something like this before and glad I tried it. The coconut pudding had a lighter and sweet flavor, with a delicate consistency served inside a coconut. I’d recommend both, but if you’re in the mood for a more robust dessert option these may not fully satisfy.
Serai in Chicago offers an authentic Southeast Asian dining experience. The vibrant atmosphere complements the diverse menu, featuring well-executed dishes from Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. Standouts include the fragrant rendang, flavorful serai curry laksa , and the perfectly balanced Indonesian fried rice. The attentive service and inviting decor make Serai a top choice for those seeking a culinary journey through Southeast Asia in the heart of Chicago.
Serai was a nice surprise. The menu covers many Asian cuisines. When I dined, there was a decent crowd for a Thursday night. Service was attentive. The food was very good. The Sersi martini had a nice Asian twist. I would definitely return.Food: 4/5
Delicious Malaysian food. I’d go there just for the Roti Canai Protha alone. That curry gravy and bread was absolutely delicious. All the entrees and meals were good too. The outside patio has a really cool vibe. Prices were quite reasonable.
I’m from Singapore and this place has such high quality, authentic-tasting Malaysian/Singapore dishes that rekindled my memories and made me homesick in a good way! The chicken satay, beef rendang, laksa and wonton noodles were so well-done, rich, generously portioned for the price and had the authentic local taste. Can’t believe I didn’t come here earlier. Great job, chef!
Serai has some homey food from where I come from! I’d say the kway teow was good although the noodles were over cooked. Flavor was there! Fried calamari was my personal fave. My non Asian friends enjoyed their laksa and mango chicken!!Atmosphere: 3/5
My friends from out of town wanted to check this place out so we came on a Saturday around 6:30pm. We were able to grab a table for 6 people outside. Sounds like the indoor seats are all reserved. We ordered the Serai Curry Laksa, beef rendang, nasi goreng, Hainanese chicken, sambal shrimp. We LOVED everything except the shrimp. I can’t eat spicy food and the curry laksa had a kick to it but it was tolerable for me. The bowl of rice that came out with the Hainanese chicken was also delicious! Will definitely come back to try the other dishes!
Excellent curry laksa and pork char kway teow, a.k.a. char koay teow! Difficult to find parking, not easy to find restaurant on Google maps drive slowly as you get close to the restaurant. The food is totally worth it. And they have ice Milo as well!! Excellent service. Relaxed, chill atmosphere. Highly recommended for the food. It's quite rare to find a place that has pork char kway teow as well as ice Milo, the two basic ingredients required to pass the Singaporean-Malaysian restaurant authenticity test. Highly recommended!!! Parking: Park in the street, around the corner, come to the restaurant right when it opens. Otherwise, it's darn near impossible to find parking close by.
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