Serai

Serai is a cozy storefront restaurant in Chicago serving authentic Malaysian and Southeast Asian cuisine. The menu features traditional favorites like curry laksa, nasi lemak, char koay teow, and roti pratha. It is an ideal spot for a casual meal with ample options for vegetarians and vegans.

Expert notes

• They serve primarily Malaysian and fusion dishes with Indian, Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, British, Dutch, Portuguese, and native influences. There is a separate menu for vegetarian dishes. Go there for traditional Malaysian dishes such as mee goreng, curry laksa, rendang dishes, char koay teow, Nyonya Curry Chicken, prawn mee, Serai's signature serai pork chop, Hainanese chicken and rice, and mango chicken.

Features

• Asian Fusion
• Cafe
• Date Night
• Desserts
• Gluten Free Food
• International Food
• Outdoor Seating
• Salad
• Seafood
• Soup
• Take Outs
• Takes Reservations
• Vegan Options
• Vegetarian Options