Serai
📍 Racing Club Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Google: 4.4 • TripAdvisor: 4
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Serai, located in the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia, is a culinary gem that offers a modern twist on traditional Filipino cuisine. With a cozy yet lively atmosphere, it attracts diners looking for a unique dining experience. Guests rave about the impeccable service and the generous portions that keep them coming back for more. The restaurant features a set menu that tantalizes with grilled dishes cooked over an open flame, complemented by an excellent selection of cocktails. Whether you're seeking a romantic dinner or a gathering with friends, Serai's welcoming vibe and innovative dishes make it a must-visit spot in Melbourne.
Signature Dishes
- •Chefs Table
- •Selat Lumpia tarts
- •Lechon
- •Squid
- •Claypot rice
- •Kangaroo
- •Mcscollops
- •Brown butter ice cream
- •Tacos
Overall rating 4.4 / 5 (764 reviews)
Google: 4.4 (724 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4 (40 reviews)
Customer Reviews
Service, atmosphere, special G&T, Werkstatt Riesling 10/10 Set menu, bathrooms, brown butter ice cream 8/10 Oysters 7/10 The staff here are incredible & the vibes are impeccable! My friend & I had the best time! The set menu has so much food that I thought I would explode
You’d first notice that the place is a bit dark but the mood & ambience is great! Excellent customer service, cozy & relaxed vibes. But the main thing here is the food - mostly grilled & cooked over fire! It’s so good! The portions are huge, and though not super authentic Filo, the flavour notes have hints of Filo and they are excellent! It works! I loved everything I ordered - lechon, squid & claypot rice. It’s one of the few places where I continue to eat even when I was full. Moreish food! It’s tucked away in an alley but it’s very busy - you will need to book. Highly recommend!
Tried this restaurant during recent visit to Melbourne. Quite dissapointing. My group were all trying to find nuances of filipino cuisine but sadly, no aha moments. This isn't Filipino cuisine.
In summary, good service but like some previous reviews mention it is very overpriced. I could not fathom the exhorbitant price of a half burnt duck and some bland cooked rice covered in crispy chicken skin and fat. Also some of the food combos were odd, like scallop served as a mini hamburger. The highlight were the tacos, these were very good and we were left wanting more. But overall we still left disappointed; for the price we paid it should have been so much better.