Serai - Chicago
Serai
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Nestled in a somewhat worn location, Serai offers a vibrant Malaysian dining experience that beckons adventurous food lovers. With a diverse menu featuring dishes like Nasi Goreng and curry laksa, patrons rave about the unique flavors and freshness of each meal. The casual atmosphere, complemented by friendly, attentive staff, makes it an ideal spot for both families and foodies alike. While some elements may be hit-or-miss, particularly with dietary accommodations, the restaurant shines with its inventive cocktails and distinctively homey dishes. Overall, Serai emerges as a must-visit destination for anyone craving authentic Malaysian cuisine.
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Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5
Some of the worst Asian food I’ve had in Chicago. No sauce, no flavor, nothing. Food: 1 Service: Takeaway Meal type: Lunch
Serai has okay food, the laksa soup wasn’t warm and noodles in it tasted like they sat in the soup too long. Otherwise the taste was good. Enjoyed the lamb rendang and the curry chicken appetizer. Food: 3 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3 Price per person: $50–100
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, nasigoreng, Hainanese chicken, sambal shrimp. We LOVED everything except the shrimp. I can’t eat spicy food and the curry laksahad a kick to it but it was tolerable for me. The bowl of rice that came out with the Hainanese chicken was also delicious! Willdefinitely come back to try the other dishes!
The cocktails were priced between $10 and $13 and offered unique combinations that we hadn't encountered before. The staff was extremely friendly, and I truly appreciated the effort our server put in to ensure I had appropriate options. When one of our appetizers arrived and was not vegan, they quickly took it back and had it remade for me. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience!
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Cumin Lamb Skewers (3Pcs)Szechuan style BBQ lamb skewers topped + cumin
$4.5Pan Fried Noodles
Seafood Ee MeeStir fried Cantonese egg noodles + seafood in light gravy
$13.9Noodles Soup
Serai Curry LaksaA rich & spicy curry coconut milk soup based noodles + BBQ pork; chicken; shrimp; fish ball; egg & tofu puff. A Peranakan cuisine which is a combination of Chinese & Malay cuisine
$12.9 Seafood Claypot NoodlesDeep fried egg noodles + mixed vegetable & shrimp; squid; fish; served in hot claypot & topped + light gravy & boiled egg
$14.9 Seafood Tom Yam RamenA mixed vegetable & shrimp; squid & rice vermicelli + lemongrass & tamarind spicy broth
$10.9Fried Rice
Chinese Fried Rice Beef$9.9
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