Serai Kitchen

4.6

602 Reviews

$101 and over

Filipino

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for groups

When Ross Magnaye and Shane Stafford started Serai, their vision was to create a restaurant that would fit perfectly in the heart of the Philippines. To replicate the spirit, vitality, passion and sense of fun, they knew Serai would become a home from home for our diners.

At our restaurant, right in the heart of Melbourne, you can watch the chefs prepare and fresh food daily in our open kitchen at the chef’s omakase table or relax in the restaurant and bar with a glass of our hand picked, vin naturel selections or signature cocktails.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Filipino, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9600 0016
Website
https://seraikitchen.com.au/menu/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Racing Club Ln, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Cross street
Little Bourke Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Serai Chefs Table Experience $105
A$105.00 per person
Multiple dates available
For Chefs Table bookings, you will be required to dine from our $105pp Chef's Feed Me option. The Chefs Table is a fully immersive experience served by the chefs which is 7-8 dishes.
Serai Chef's Feed Me $99
A$99.00 per person
Multiple dates available
For bookings of 6 and more guests, you will be required to dine from our $99pp Chef's Feed Me option. See you soon!
Sonnen 2024 Vintage Release Lunch
A$99.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 22, 2025 only
Join us for the release of Sonnen's 2024 Vintage. This special lunch will include 5 courses with matching wines. Sonnen is the brainchild of Luke Andree, a talented Tasmanian viticulturist also renowned for his work at Pressing Matters. His winemaking started in Victoria with Boomtown Cooperative, with stints at Oakridge, Mac Forbes, and even studying Riesling in Germany at Weingut Melsheimer. Luke started his own wine label in 2020 called Sonnen, a tribute to his German heritage, which means to bask in the sun. Luke's wines reflect his deep connection to Tasmania's vineyards, blending his detailed winemaking techniques with everything he's learned along the way. Due to the nature of this event, we are unable to cater to dietaries.

Popular dishes

What 602 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

City Centre
Best Food
City Centre
Innovative
City Centre
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Serai Kitchen delights diners with its "fantastic food" and "unbelievable service," offering a culinary journey featuring bold flavors and innovative Filipino dishes. The Chef's Table experience, with its smoky and fresh creations, is highly recommended. Guests praise the friendly staff and vibrant atmosphere, making it a "must-try" destination.

602 Reviews

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Johana
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing, different and tasty. Service was great
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Carlo
VIP
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always incredible. Cocktails were phenomenal. Food was to die for. Can’t wait to go back
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candice
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a fantastic birthday lunch here. The food was amazing and the service was even better. We were looked after so well and had a great long lunch. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Thanks for a great birthday
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Natalie
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Modern Filipino food done to perfection. Service here was impecable, very attentive and friendly, explaining each dish to us as it came out. And did I mention the cocktails? Every single one was a massive hit!
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Vincent
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious adobo lamb ribs, and bagoong rice. Friendly service and tasty food. Highly recommend.
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Shazon
VIP
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience. Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Highly recommend and will be back to try more dishes.
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FrancineM76
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We returned with some ‘foodie’ friends for the second time and were not disappointed. The food is rich in flavour and so different to any other dining experience I’ve had in Melbourne. The discreet location is great and the service, unbeatable. Definitely recommend, especially the roo marrow and sisig.
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ashley
Tasmania
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Serai having heard really good things about this restaurant. As someone who doesn’t eat pork, I was initially a little apprehensive about how this could be managed given pork’s ubiquity in Filipino cuisine - fear not! Wonderful seafood and veg dishes and interesting pork numbers for my two pork-eating friends. Great service too, with an extensive wine list for all tastes and most budgets. I’ll be back :)
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Toula
Melbourne
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great restaurant with a relaxed vibe. Food is great, the char and sauce in the cabbage is something I will come back for again and again. Drinks and cocktail list is substantial, try the pandan cocktail! The service at Serai is exceptional, so welcoming and cheerful even on a busy Friday night. The staff here take your experience to another level. One of my new fav restaurants in Melbourne!
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Karen
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All the food served as part of the Chef’s plate menu was amazing!! We had a fantastic experience !!
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FAQs

Serai Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 602 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Racing Club Ln, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Little Bourke Street
Neighborhood
Melbourne CBD
Hours of operation
Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
$101 and over
Cuisines
Filipino, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://seraikitchen.com.au/menu/
Phone number
(03) 9600 0016

Serai Kitchen

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Serai Chefs Table Experience $105

Serai Chef's Feed Me $99

Sonnen 2024 Vintage Release Lunch

Popular dishes

King prawns

Gippsland lamb ribs

Cabbage 'tocino'

Menu

What 602 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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