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Food - Serai, Chicago, IL

Serai

4.5 (198)
$30 and under
Malaysian
2142 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

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Serai

4.5
$30 and under
Malaysian
Logan Square

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Malaysian, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Logan Square
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Serai.

4.5

4.5
(198)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

198 Reviews
  1. J Gold

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we tried was amazing, from appetizers to main dish.

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  2. Sabina

    Chicago / Illinois16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service at Serai was great. We enjoyed each dish. Love the peanut sauce. For someone that does not eat mango, the mango chicken was fabulous.

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  3. Jennifer

    Chicago / Illinois15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 May 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were great! the restaurant needs an update. I didn't feel like the table was clean.

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  4. brian

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 11 January 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is very big and open. The staff are super friendly. I had the Roti appetizer and it was delicious. The Roti was fresh and hot. It was crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was flavorful but not too spicy. Loved it.

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  5. Diane Gold

    Chicago / Illinois17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the interesting and unique food. We had a very good experience dining with our family at Serai.

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  6. Alice Gold

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Asian fusion dishes in the city! New location, but the 5-star quality travelled well!

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  7. Amanda

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very flavorful food and large portions. Highly recommend the paratha appetizer and the bbq (grilled) short ribs. Drinks were good too and for $14 (which is cheaper than the $18 I paid for a basic margarita at another establishment!)

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  8. JakeD

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was top tier and it came out rather quick. I ordered the 3 chili chicken and was pleasantly surprised. Also the satay skewers were a hit too.

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  9. Gee Gold

    Chicago / Illinois21 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 26 January 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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  10. LaDonna Gold

    Chicago / Illinois56 reviews

    5.0

    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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Malaysian, Asian, Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Logan Square
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • 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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Chicago
  5. Logan Square

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A photo of Serai restaurant

Serai

4.5
$30 and under
Malaysian
Logan Square

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
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