Reviewers describe Satay Brothers as a vibrant and bustling spot in Montreal with a lively atmosphere and a strong vibe, where the menu offers a wide range of flavorful small plates ideal for sharing and standout items like pork belly bao, laksa, satay, and papaya salad, plus bold drinks; the service is often praised for being attentive and friendly, though the place can be loud and busy, with long waits at peak times and some concerns about portion sizes or value; overall it comes across as a must visit for groups and for anyone seeking bold, authentic Southeast Asian flavors and a memorable, energetic dining experience.
Came as a group of 7, great food but not a fan of the'surprise style' food presentation, would rather order my own from the menu. Bao is great but we did have to order more. But great food nonetheless
11/10 experience. Hands down the best meal I've had in a while. Everything was so flavourful & the service was excellent. MUST HAVE the papaya salad, pork belly bao buns, & coconut mango black rice dessert. The chicken skewers & shrimp fried rice were great as well.
May 11, 2026
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Pretty good food. Some items were salty like the sauce on the bao & some, like the garlic sautéed snow pea leaves were under seasoned. Laksa with chicken was good too but didn't have the depth & creaminess I was looking for.
Absolute must go! Walk the market & then come back here hungry to try everything on the menu as nothing disappoints. The satay is plump & juicy yet grilled to absolute perfection. The peanut sauce doesn't fight with the meats but nicely compliments the flavors. The laksa was so flavorful that the kids each are their own bowls & left no drop behind. The baos were so pillowy & the pork belly was incredible. We've come everytime we visit Montreal & the food & experience never disappoints.
Have been a few times now & it just gets better & better every time. Love sharing this gem with family & friends, knowing they won't be disappointed. Bao buns are insanely delicious, papaya salad has so many layers of flavor & the Laksa soup will warm your soul.
Very highly recommend Satay Brothers for everyone!!
Wow quelle belle découverte!!!! La nourriture était excellente, nous avons partagé plusieurs plats, tous plus délicieux les uns que les autres. Pour 180$ incluant un pourboire de 18% nous avons eu 6 brochettes de poulet satay, des ribs. Des cubes de boeuf avec riz Jasmin lait de coco, assiette de légumes, riz frit, 2 sandwichs belly porc Bao, 300 ml de saké, un Singapour sling... Wow
L'ambiance & la décoration sont très sympathiques. Pour moins de quatre personnes, pas besoin de réservation, mais il vaut mieux venir tôt afin d'éviter la queue. Les bao buns au porc sont absolument délicieux, à ne pas manquer ! Le service est impeccable, chaleureux & souriant. Une adresse à essayer sans hésitation
Mannn this place was so top tier, 10 outta 10. We had a party of 8, so it was a « set menu », which they altered because of our various food restrictions & overall just wants. I didn't take a picture of all the food that was brought to us because I was diving in there as soon as the plate touched the table but likeeeeee it was sooo good. Not pictured is the super well seasoned fish, which paired with the bao buns were my favourite dishes. The waiter was also amazing & didn't stop bringing plates over until we were full
Had a booking for 8 on sunday at 7:30pm. When we entered, the place was packed with other groups. I thought the service or the food would be slow to come out but i was definitely wrong.
Our waiter was really nice, explained the food, & made sure my friend with a food allergy got a suitable replacement.
The food was a set menu for the entire group. 7 plates for 55$. Every plates was delicious, i thought I wouldn't be filled initially but i was wrong again. There was barely any downtime between plates coming in which was nice. The plates were mainly meat (chicken skewers, fried chicken, ribs, lamb, pork bao bun) which was perfect for me.
Overall, food, service & atmosphere was great. Definitely recommend going there to everybody.
Jun 7, 2025
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Satay Brothers is hands down my go-to spot in the city. The food is unreal - full of bold flavors & totally worth what you pay. The vibe is always super fun & welcoming, & the decor is cool & laid-back without being pretentious.
You can't make reservations, so be ready to wait a bit - but honestly, it's part of the charm. & if there's a wait, there's a small bar right next door where you can hang out until your table's ready.
Must-orders? The bao buns, the laksa, & the Satay Ayam. But honestly, I've had everything on the menu & it's all amazing!!!!
One of my favourite Montreal spots. Super well priced & great vibes. Highly recommend the pork belly bao buns, papaya salad & kueh salat (SO GOOD).
Pandan daquiri is nothing special. Satay Lager is solid.
Walk-ins unless you're a large group so the wait can be a bit during peak hours. If you're a big group, you need to do family menu, which is good value for money.
The food was great & so was the service. The chicken satay skewers were probably the best thing we had. The bao buns were very good as well. The fried rice was good but not our favorite thing on the menu.
Keith & Richard here, (ignore the Tristan name. I do that to fool friends)We just got done having dinner. Great to see you again. Our first time at the sit down location. Went right into the Lamb & Chicken Satay. Loved it along the Pork Bao buns.Meegoreng was great. Spicy but not over the top. The Laksa was very good, but missing a little of the creaminess of the broth & the Lemongrass flavor we remember at the Atwater outlet. Otherwise fantastic. Love the vibe of the restaurant. I'd say you guys are well loved by the customers for good reason. We hope to get up there in the summer sometime, but will easily go back to the restaurant. Best wishes for more success!
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I can't say it enough, but Satay is a staple every time I come to town. Alex & his team never miss a beat with their food & truly the best atmosphere. Do not miss the bao buns. & beef rendang.
Favorite Montréal hidden gem. Everything's delicious & shareable which I love. You order & get the food right away. Great spot to go to with friends. Super affordable too!! Papaya salad is BOMB & you have to try the Bao buns
Every person of the group of 23 I was part of fell in love with the place. Ecclectic decorations, outstanding service (considering we were 23 at the table & the restaurant was jammed pack), & the food... my oh my. Everything was delicious. I would definitely recommend! My personal favorite was the braised pork belly bao bun. Still can't get over how perfectly delicious it was :-) Also, they accomodated our big group without any problem, which was very much appreciated.
Apprently groups of more than 4 don't get to choose what they want to order. I'm a big fan of Omakase & seasonal menus but this was literally the regular menu items you just don't get to choose... Food was hit or miss, bao buns & laksa are okay but that's about it. 1 drink we ordered was good the other was bad. Service was not great. After bringing up that one of the drinks tasted off I was argued with about what was wrong with it. I've been here a few years ago & it was good but wouldn't recommend it anymore. Prices are way too high for the quality you're getting.
