Serai Kitchen

Name: Serai Kitchen
Address: Racing Club Ln, Melbourne, AU-VIC, Australia, 3000
Telephone: (03) 9600 0016
Price range: $100 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

627 Reviews

$100 and over

Filipino

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 22 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
$100 and over
Cuisines
Filipino, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 17:30–21:00 Thu–Sun 12:00–15:00
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
Area
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!
Lobster Pancit Lunar New Year Special for 2
A$175.00 per party
5 Feb 2025 - 1 Mar 2025
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in style with Chef Ross's Lobster Pancit + 2 Serai Signature Entrees. Includes a glass of wine on arrival. Please note: a 10% surcharge applies on Saturday and Sunday

Popular dishes

What 627 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 in Melbourne offers a "unique and innovative" twist on traditional Filipino cuisine, with standout dishes like the seared kangaroo kilawin and Gippsland lamb ribs. The "amazing" food is complemented by "fantastic" service, making it a "must-visit" for those seeking vibrant flavors and a memorable dining experience.

627 Reviews

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Wolfgang
Melbourne
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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 6 days ago
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 6 days ago
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 6 days ago
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 8 February 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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Charlotte
Melbourne
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Incredibly delicious fusion food Great location and service Sat indoors and wished the tables were a little further apart Would highly recommend the lamb and kangaroo tartare, and the claypot. Will definitely be back!
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Kathleen
Melbourne
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We loved our evening at Serai! Staff were friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic. We were celebrating family birthdays and this evening was a huge hit. For those who struggle a bit with hearing, the aesthetic is cool industrial (lots of hard surfaces) so a bit of noise. Recommend!!
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Gavin
London
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 29 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal. The chef’s counter experience was excellent - highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant food and atmosphere. Will keep coming back
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Mona
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Serai Melbourne delivers an unforgettable dining experience with their "Feed Me" option. Every dish was outstanding, beautifully reimagining classic Filipino flavors with vibrant, exciting twists. As someone from the Philippines, it brought a wave of nostalgia while adding new depth to the dishes I grew up with. Sharing my childhood cuisine with my Australian partner made it even more special—he got to explore and appreciate the rich flavors of Filipino food. A perfect blend of tradition and innovation, Serai is a must-visit!
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FAQs

Serai Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 627 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

23:30

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Racing Club Ln, Melbourne, AU-VIC 3000

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Little Bourke Street
Area
Melbourne CBD
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sun 17:30–21:00 Thu–Sun 12:00–15:00
Price
$100 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 booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Serai Chefs Table Experience $105

Serai Chef's Feed Me $99

Lobster Pancit Lunar New Year Special for 2

Popular dishes

King prawns

Gippsland lamb ribs

Cabbage 'tocino'

Menu

What 627 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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