Serai

“Authentic Malaysian food & teh tarik(froth milk tea).”

Authentic Malaysian food & teh tarik(froth milk tea). A must order for us is the roti canai & satay chicken. My 11yr old favorite dish is oyster omelette & my 14yr old enjoyed the Malaysian oxtail soup. I loved the Hokkien Char & hubby had lamb shank rendang. Highly recommend Serai!!

Sandrine Chew-Eifert

May 2025

“Amazing!! We got the Roti canai, Mee Siam, and Nasi Lemak Rendang Lamb. Everything was cooked...”

Amazing!! We got the Roti canai, Mee Siam, and Nasi Lemak Rendang Lamb. Everything was cooked excellently. The flavors were well developed and each dish was unique. Such an underrated restaurant. The best Malay food I’ve had outside of Malaysia.

Nivetha Saravanan

Mar 2025

“I can say with confidence this restaurant is one of the best I have been to in Chicago.”

I can say with confidence this restaurant is one of the best I have been to in Chicago. We had the beef rendang (phenomenal) and chicken curry. Portions were great and the food even better, an exceedingly rare combination nowadays. The coconut pudding alone is reason enough for me to bring a party of friends here soon.

Jacob Philip

Mar 2025

“i thoroughly enjoyed the food we ordered at serai.”

i thoroughly enjoyed the food we ordered at serai! we ordered the prata with chicken curry, and a lamb rendang nasi lemak. the prata was very good although i wish the prata portion had been a little more generous given that it was $9. the lamb rendang was very impressive! the meat was tender and juicy, not tough at all and i liked the curry a lot. the rice was also fragrant although not as ‘lemak’ as i would’ve hoped. our service was very good despite us coming in near closing time. i would like to be back!

N T

Sep 2024

“This place is so great.”

This place is so great! The Malaysian Masi Lemak Nyonya Curry Chicken meal was fantastic, and the pulut hitam dessert was amazing. The servers were so nice. They have two spacious rooms with booths or tables, as well as a TV, and they play really nice music!

dot wellington

Aug 2024

“I have been to Serai multiple times, Maybe more than 25 times for dine in and take out.”

I have been to Serai multiple times, Maybe more than 25 times for dine in and take out. Great food and decent atmosphere. We have staple favorites like Mango Chicken, 3 Chili Chicken, Malaysian dishes and don't forget the Roti Canai and Chicken Satay. We noticed that their service has been consistently not meeting expectations. The servers are great, however at times they are unavailable when you need to order something more while dining. They are pretty relaxed and not as prompt as they used to be in the past. Overall great place to order Malaysian, Thai and they can even make some of the popular Chinese dishes (not on the menu). I highly reccommend this restaurant.

Shabbir Chandabhai

Aug 2024

“Such a great Asian restaurant in the Logan Square area.”

Such a great Asian restaurant in the Logan Square area! The prices were reasonable for the size of the meals which you can’t take for granted anymore. The atmosphere was pretty relaxed and not too busy but the food was great! The service was friendly and fast so it make for a great meal overall!

Gurleen Kaur

Jun 2024

“Delicious Malaysian fare with big portions.”

Delicious Malaysian fare with big portions. We ate at the patio and it was a lovely sunny day, the atmosphere was great! Standouts include the Beef Rendang Nasi Lemak and Chicken Rice.

diyanah rozli

Jun 2024

“I’ve been to Serai a few times and I gotta say this is definitely a hidden gem.”

I’ve been to Serai a few times and I gotta say this is definitely a hidden gem! I’ve always managed to get a table on the spot which has always surprised me. Their Nonya Curry Chicken is just the best! Also tried Beef/Chicken Rendang, Laksa, Ayam Merah and Chilli Chicken and they are all really really good. Highly recommend trying this place out, I know I’ll keep coming back!

Anway De

Mar 2024

“We really loved this place.”

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.

Peach Fuzz

Jan 2024

“Serai in Chicago offers an authentic Southeast Asian dining experience.”

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.

Boy Aryono

Dec 2023

“I’m from Singapore and this place has such high quality, authentic-tasting Malaysian/Singapore...”

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!

Gigi

Nov 2023