Serai Kitchen

4.7

632 Reviews

$A101 and over

Filipino

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2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 36 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$A101 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
Neighbourhood
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!
Lunchtime Set Menu $75
A$75.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience Serai's greatest hits with our curated lunchtime set menu. Available for groups of 6-10 at lunchtime only. See you soon!

Popular dishes

What 632 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Inner City
Best Food
Inner City
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Serai Kitchen offers an unforgettable dining experience with "life changing flavours" and "superb" service. Their innovative take on Filipino cuisine, featuring standout dishes like lamb ribs and Lechon pork belly, is complemented by a vibrant atmosphere. "A must visit" for those seeking a blend of tradition and modern flair.

632 Reviews

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Erica
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, friendly atmosphere & good value. Couldn't ask for more.
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Mike
VIP
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Best meal and service I’ve found anywhere in Australia. Do not miss an opportunity to dine here and if possible reserve the chef’s table for dinner and a show.
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Jess
Melbourne
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb, nice drinks options that are Filipino style as well. The food is just sensational. Great service and ambience. Cannot fault at all!
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Adora
Hong Kong
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great selection of Filipino dishes with a twist. Adequate portions for starters, must order the Sinuglaw and Inasal woodfired flatbread. The Lechon pork belly main and bagoong rice to die for. The staff are friendly and informative for newbies. We'll be back.
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Bruno
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Master chef Ross cooked us outstanding dishes. We stayed there eating for literally 2 and a half hours. Serai is definitely on my top 5 restaurants. I strongly recommend it!!!
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Wolfgang
Melbourne
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First visit. My wife who is of Filipino background was confused by the half filipino half english menu listing, with some of the filipino terms, not relating to their traditional meaning/way. A clearer description appropriate. Nevertheless the food was of high quality with generous servings. Waiter service was very friendly & efficient, and helpful with any questions. Disappointing was the significant mark-up on the drinks menu; a stubby of San Miguel $13.00 which can be bought at Dan Murphy for $2.80, and a glass of Werkstatt riesling $19.00, which can bought by the bottle online for $38.00. All the wine by the glass was in $17-23 range with bottles of Australian wine in the $80-90+ range.
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Alistair
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always perfect, every time I’m in Melbourne I always come to Serai. The only restaurant I’ve ever been to that makes you feel like you’re eating at someones pinoy house feeled with love.
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Ron
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service amazing . Staff were very informative
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Samantha
Brisbane
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Life changing flavours, no exaggeration. The lamb ribs and pigs head tacos were worth the flight price from Sydney alone.
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Mark
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dining experience at Serai was 2nd to none! The service was great with all staff friendly, engaging, attentive and helpful. The restaurant has a trendy vibe suitable for both groups and couples. The food was an absolutely delicious experience of Filipino flavors - the presentation was amazing. A must visit!
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FAQs

Serai Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 632 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Racing Club Ln, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Little Bourke Street
Neighbourhood
Melbourne CBD
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
$A101 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

Lunchtime Set Menu $75

Popular dishes

King prawns

Gippsland lamb ribs

Cabbage 'tocino'

Menu

What 632 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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