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.
Their fried chicken buns are addictive! Delicious. Bbq ribs were out of this world. The place it self has a very unique character; takes you on a trip to somewhere else. We went on a Saturday night. Its really loud inside with a party vibe. Amazing food & atmosphere.
Aug 18, 2024
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Went for a friend's birthday & we had the tasting menu. Lots of delicious dishes! My favourites were the fried chicken, the pork belly bao buns & the pork ribs!
Je suis passée commander en take out 2 buns au porc & 2 au poulet frit ce weekend avec mon copain en revenant d'une course & le staff nous a répondu rapidement, la nourriture était délicieuse & ils nous ont même offert 2 limonades gratuitement, & ce, avec un restaurant complètement bondé en même temps! Je recommande fortement, c'est toujours bon & un bon service au Satay Brothers!!
Satay Bros is a must when in Montreal! While you wait for your table, they have a bar next door complete with ample seating & a ping pong table for your entertainment. Our wait felt super short, & we didn't even finish our drinks. All of the food is delish, & we loved the bao buns, fried chicken & mee goreng.
Always a delight, & packed even on a Monday! Great drinks, service, food & vibes! My favourites are the pork bao buns, the chicken skewers & either the papaya salad or the spicy steak salad!!!
Clearly this is a place regulars go to, there was a camaraderie & culture here from the waiting staff to the patrons. Great food, the satay is obviously great, I loved the pork belly buns. Such a good spot in a great foodie neighborhood. We walked from the Lionel-Groulx station & would go back!
Jul 12, 2024
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I love Satay Brothers, it's always such a vibe. The service is top notch - I remember a time it was pouring out & the host was giving out umbrellas to people waiting on the street & also taking orders for drinks. I had a spicy margarita waiting for a table. The food is fantastic as well, it goes without saying. The tempeh satay skewers, pork buns, & mi goreng are my go to dishes.
Killer flavours & nice atmosphere at fair prices, kid friendly too. **UPDATE**: 10 year later review update - bumping up to 5 stars. This really is one of the best restaurants in the city. Amazing & super consistent food (we're 10y+ regulars at this point). One of our favourite restaurants in the city. Great bold & bright flavours from an under-represented cuisine here in Montreal. The laksa, pork buns, satay sandwich & papaya salad are all standouts. Also, the fried rice (which changes up regularly) is amazing, truly awesome. The vibe is great too. Vibrant but laid back atmosphere, great with the family/friends earlier in the night, then it becomes a really fun evening spot with a lively clientele, a good bar & good times when the sun goes down. When people are visiting Montreal for the first time & ask for restaurant recommendations, Satay Brothers is always on the list. Not to be missed, one of our best. I'll update this review in another 10 years!
May 21, 2024
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May 2024: Pisco sour was great, Char Kuay Teow noodles had plenty of sausage but not much seafood, was sweet. Papaya salad was nice & crunchy. March 2024: Gorgeous decor, inviting atmosphere, friendly efficient staff. My Pandan cocktail was delicious, the tamarind one just tasted like sugar. Had the group menu. Beef cubes, pork Bao buns, ribs, chicken skewers, fried rice were delicious. Mixed noodles & vegetables (rapini?) were okay. Fried chicken was pretty disappointing. Plenty of food overall though, very full by the end.
Great restaurant. Love the vibe. The food is delicious. The pork bun is a must. The bun is nice & soft & the meat is a bit fatty which makes it really tasty. I also really enjoyed the tuna tataki & papaya salad. All the plates came out really fast. . The service is great & prices are very reasonable. This place never disappoints.
Fantastic place, the food is incredible (still dreaming about those steam buns) & the staff is friendly & entertaining. With my seafood allergy, it's one of the only Asian restaurant that I feel safe.
Apr 21, 2024
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The food here is simply incredible. Cooked to perfection, heavenly tasty, perfectly greasy. Also the vibes are immaculate, the decor is so nicely curated, & the service is so friendly & just- I love this place. The papaya salad with pork was sooo tasty & refreshing, the pork buns were wow, the satay chicken was one of the best I've ever had. They do not take reservations, be aware that you may have to wait a good hour & a half on a weekend at peak time, but they have a bar where you can wait if you want.
Nous avons été soupé un mercredi soir, c'était plein, ça vous donne une idée à quel point ce resto est apprécié...avec raison! Nous étions 7 & malgré l'achalandage, le service a été rapide, courtois, la nourriture délicieuse, les cockails, wow. Au menu, nous avons essayé tout plein de chose, je recommande les Bun vapeur au porc, la salade de papaye, le laab & les cote de porc. Tout était délicieux & parfait. Je vais certainement y retourner.
This was my husband & Is first time eating Malaysian food & our minds were blown! Reasonably priced & such amazing service. Our server was a sweetheart & gave us other recommendations to try for our time in Montréal. We got the bao buns, Moscow mule, & shrimp noodles & we were blown away!
On est arrivé sans réservation & surprise.. Le restaurant ce soir là avait été privatisé, la salle d'à côté (une blanchisserie) au décor colonialiste & kitch à souhait (j'adooore) pouvait accueillir des clients, nous étions les premiers mais la salle a été vite remplie. Au menu, Bun vapeur au porc, salade de papaye & cote de porc. Tout était délicieux, mon seul regret était qu'on était sur une table près des toilettes & haute, trop petite pour accueillir tout nos plats. On y retournera surement mais dans la vraie salle j'espère & sur une meilleure table.
