The restaurant shares the same name as the lotus flower in Malay, a significant cultural symbol for various peoples in the Malay Archipelago region. To me, it represents the commonality in our diversity, how we are similar yet different, and the beauty of this harmony. The name is also near and dear to my heart. When my great-grandfather moved from East Asia to Klang, Malaysia, he made a street called Jalan Seroja his home, and my family still resides there to this day.

At Seroja, I celebrate the familiar flavors of the Malay Archipelago that I grew up with and am continuously inspired by. Our food and beverages use spices and herbs that are native to the region and give our food its distinctive character. We take pride in working collaboratively with growers, fishermen, craftsmen, and artisans from around the Malay Archipelago, many of whom are the last bastions of their trade.

You’ll find their hard work featured throughout the dining experience as it truly takes a village to make my dreams for Seroja come true. Seroja is a 2700-square-foot restaurant located at the heart of Duo Galleria, a distinctly modern building surrounded by the rich culture of Bugis and Kampong Glam. The building is certified BCA Platinium Green Mark where we use special fluoroscent and LED lights, along with motion control and automatic lux level adjustment. The honeycomb façade acts as a natural sun shading, which significantly reduces solar heat gain.

The building & restaurant use a combination of rainwater harvesting and private sub-meters to provide class-leading water management. Our organic food waste is decomposed in the building and reintroduced into the soils of our garden in front of our restaurant to reduce temperature whilst increasing oxygen levels in the vicinity. The open-kitchen concept allows guests to watch the action unfold regardless of which seat they choose. There are 13 counter seats available as well as dining tables that can house groups of 4 to 6.