Satay Brothers comes across as a beloved, high energy spot in Montreal offering vibrant Singaporean and Asian fusion with a strong emphasis on sharing plates, perfect for groups and celebrations. Diners praise the food as consistently flavorful and bold, with standout items such as pork buns, papaya salad, laksa, satay, and various curries; the laksa is repeatedly cited as outstanding, the buns as must try, and the group menus highly recommended for big parties. The atmosphere is described as lively, noisy, colorful, and festive, with decor reminiscent of night markets and a hip, bohemian vibe, and the drinks including pandan daiquiri and spiked lemonade add to the experience. Service is frequently highlighted as attentive and friendly, able to accommodate dietary restrictions, though some reviews note that on peak nights service can feel stretched and wait times long. The staff are repeatedly thanked for going above and beyond and the venue is seen as an authentic, welcoming gem with a loyal following, often recommended for both casual nights out and special occasions. Reservations are not always available; guests often wait at a bar next door and still enjoy strong overall value and quality. Overall the consensus is that Satay Brothers delivers delicious food, vibrant energy, and a standout dining experience that keeps bringing people back.
Satay Brothers is one of my favourite restaurants in Montreal, & they excel at handling big groups & the family style menu is perfect for big groups. The staff are great, the food is amazing, & its always a great vibe at the restaurant
I had an amazing time at this restaurant. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt warm & inviting. The staff were friendly, attentive, & genuinely made me feel taken care of throughout the meal.
Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience from start to finish. I'll definitely be coming back & highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food & great service!
I'm a super picky meat eater & loved coming here! All meat options were flavorful. Was nice to see Caribbean esc. Options that are shared with south East Asian cultures. Would come back 100x over. Had a little wait but not more than 15 minutes. We ordered drinks @ their waiting bar right beside.
Nov 15, 2025
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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
I went to this restaurant with a friend, & we had such an amazing time! The highlight of our meal was definitely the papaya salad - absolutely delicious & full of flavor. The Amaretto Sour was also on point, perfectly balanced & refreshing. Highly recommend this spot if you're looking to hang out with friends or enjoy a cozy date night. Great vibes all around!
Top notch!!!!
Kway Teow was so flavourful with good wok hei flavours. Chicken satay skewers were crispy on the outside & tender meat, & that peanut sauce on the side was scrumptious. Garlic veggies were delicious. Our server was super friendly & approachable, generously gave us a piece of kueh bengka to finish our meal to celebrate a birthday. Kueh bengka was moist & the coconut flavours weren't overpowering. If i'm ever in the city again, definitely going out of my way to come back!!
Nov 8, 2025
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I can always count on satay for exceptional food & service. in a city like Montreal where you have a million restaurant options, i find myself constantly coming back to the OG of them all. Shout out to Frank for making our experience an amazing one. My colleagues were absolutely blown away by the evening. The team always manages to impress me. No matter how many times I go to Satay Brothers, they always leave me wanting more.
Je commencerai en disant que j'aime beaucoup la cuisine de Satay Brothers que j'ai l'habitude de manger au marché Atwater. Depuis plusieurs années, c'était un rituel estival.
Samedi soir, je suis allée (nous étions 4), pour la première fois, à leur resto de la rue Notre-Dame. Mais quelle déception!
Dès le départ, je n'ai senti aucun accueil bienveillant, aucune gentillesse de leur part. Le service était défaillant, expéditif, les plats sont arrivés les uns après les autres, les premiers étant froids puisque la bienséance oblige d'attendre que tout le monde ait son repas pour commencer.
Je ne commenterai pas les prix, devenus la norme, libre à chacun d'y aller ou pas. Mais lorsque je vois arriver l'addition avec des suggestions de pourboire de 18, 20, 25 %, je ressens un malaise. & je pèse mes mots.
Je suis cliente, j'ai été polie, plutôt patiente, je n'ai pas demandé la lune, seulement une table pour 4 personnes avec ce qui va de soit lorsqu'on sort au resto: passer un bon moment. & vous, SATAY BROTHERS, vous êtes celui qui me reçoit, avec tout ce que ça implique. Peut-être l'avez-vous oublié!
Nov 2, 2025
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Nous avons mangé ici. Le matin, une voix assez rude m'a dit au téléphone que ce n'était pas possible en dessous de six personnes avant de me raccrocher un peu brusquement. Bon, nous étions quatre. Revenons à la soirée : le premier couple (nous) arrive & attend, debout devant la porte. On dit que les deux autres viennent de se garer & qu'ils arrivent, mais non, c'est la règle : on reste debout.En arrivant, une grosse affiche indique que les groupes ne peuvent pas obtenir leur table avant que tout le monde soit là. Pour le « gentleman style », on repassera. En réalité, ce n'est pas vrai. Des groupes d'amis du coin arrivent deux par deux & s'assoient à leurs tables, tandis que d'autres, inconnus du boss, restent à la porte.
À table, serveur hyper expéditif, vente à la pression. Les plats (pas des entrées) arrivent au goutte à goutte, impossible de commencer à manger tous en même temps. Le serveur a oublié mon cocktail, il revient quinze minutes plus tard. À la fin, il n'a pas de carte des desserts : il les récite (sans dire les prix évidemment) & insiste trois ou quatre fois pour qu'on prenne à partager. Il est un peu vexé qu'on ne le fasse pas.
Point positif : c'est goûteux (même froid, à cause de l'attente). Les saveurs sont là.
Facture : attention au pourboire, ça commence à 18 %. À vous de juger si ça en vaut la peine.
Ma conclusion : nouriture de qualité, exécutée avec maitrise, mais renommée surfaite & un service ordinaire. Le succès leur est un peu monté à la tête. C'est dommange!
The wait was way tooooooo long.. They put you in a waiting lounge where you can get drinks, but it's not comfortable enough to make it ok to wait an hour to get a table.. Then if you're 2 people they will sit you with strangers & it's so loud you have to scream... We were there for almost 3 hours, the food was amazing though.. But the wait time & no reservation for less than 6 people will make me think twice to go again.
I got recommended by a friend I made on the train to Montreal. Wow! The food was amazing! We ordered the fried curry rice, beef/chicken satay skewers, mussel curry, & fried chicken.
The fried curry rice with the spicy sauce & mild salt. It's great & savory because I love to eat spicy food. I do not recommend to put a lot of sauce in the fried rice if you cannot handle spicy, but you should try out a bit because it's more flavourable with a bit of spicy & sour.
The skewers were delicious! The beef (juicy) & the chicken were marinated well & not too dry, not too salty & balance taste with the peanut & creamy sauce.
For the fried chicken, it has balance of sweet & salty. Its sweetness isn't thick & you can still feel a bit of crispness in the skin.
The best dish that we had is the mussels curry! We got recommended by a server & decided to try out. The first bite combined the rice & the curry soup, it's delightful & aromatic. The soup wasn't too creamy & salty. You can see there's a bit of oily in the soup. Also, there are bell peppers pieces inside the mussels but you do not taste them at all due to the overwhelming of curry taste.
The restaurant is louder than the other restaurants I've been but the conversation is still audible. I especially love to currency collection wall that they have. Such a diverse community!
I usually don't write this long review but I am impressed by the taste of the food. Will definitely recommend to try it out!
