Satu Lagi specializes in the vibrant flavors of Indonesian cuisine through a sophisticated tapas-style approach. The menu highlights bold spices, authentic aromatics, and traditional cooking techniques reimagined for sharing among small groups. Signature offerings often feature complex sambals paired with expertly seasoned protein dishes and fragrant rice preparations. Guests encounter a fusion of cultural traditions that emphasize texture and deep, layered seasoning profiles across every small plate. The environment prioritizes a focused culinary experience where each dish represents a specific regional influence from the Indonesian archipelago. This venue balances communal dining dynamics with a commitment to culinary precision and cultural authenticity. Every component on the plate serves a functional purpose, ensuring that the interplay between heat, acidity, and savory depth remains the primary focus for all patrons seeking genuine Southeast Asian gastronomy.
Satu Lagi is widely recognized as a standout destination in Montreal for those seeking Indonesian and Malaysian flavors, particularly appreciated for its fully gluten-free menu that does not compromise on taste or quality. Many patrons praise the restaurant for its vibrant atmosphere, beautifully presented dishes, and exceptional staff who are often described as attentive and professional. While popular favorites like the chicken satay, beef rendang, and pandan crème brûlée frequently receive high acclaim, experiences can occasionally vary regarding portion sizes, pricing, and the intensity of spices. Although some diners have noted inconsistencies in service during busy periods or felt certain dishes lacked the bold, traditional profile they expected, the majority of visitors highlight the restaurant as a memorable gastronomic experience that is well worth visiting for both brunch and dinner.
Visited Satu Lagi for lunch & had a great experience. We ordered the chicken satay BBQ & beef satay BBQ, both of which were delicious, especially with the rich coconut peanut sauce on the side. The Jamur Jamur (BBQ oyster mushrooms) was aberate ant its best & something I wouldn't order again.
I ordered the Chili Lemak & the Chili Maple Ayam Goreng. A heads-up: the chili sauce served alongside them is insanely spicy, so use it sparingly if you're sensitive to heat! The coconut rice was an excellent pairing with everything we ordered.
For drinks, we had the pandan mango beverage. It looked beautiful but was fairly average, as I couldn't taste much pandan nor mango. The Indonesian coffee was decent. The real surprise was the laksa-it was excellent & one of the highlights of the meal.
The restaurant has a great vibe, is spotless, & the service was top-notch throughout our visit. As far as I know, it's probably the only Indonesian restaurant in town, & it's definitely worth checking out if you're craving Indonesian flavors.
Absolutely delicious. We went for dinner & did the chef's tasting menu. Everything was fresh, interesting, tasty, & most importantly 100% gluten free. The cocktails were well balanced & yummy, we tried a few. The fried chicken was a standout as well as the creme brulee. We will definitely be back next time we are in the city. If you are gluten free you don't want to miss this spot.
Came here with friends & we had the broccoli, fried mushrooms, chicken skewers with sauce, pomelo & mango salad & the tofu. All was incredible but the tofu was too rich for one person to eat themself so best to share it.
2026: I came back on my own & ordered the garlic marinated tempeh satay, the 4 veg sambals with chips & the litchinade. The tempeh came with the peanut sambal so it was a good combination if you want to try the sambals with chips. The peanut sambal was definitely my favourite of the 4 so I'd recommend getting the tempeh so you could try it instead of getting the other sambals on their own if you're on a limited budget. The homemade chips were so good. They were made of a special nut & a root vegetable but I forget what they were called. The tempeh had a nice marinade & the cucumber & red chili on the side added fun freshness & flavour. The mocktail wasn't that exciting but still good. The service was great & the terrace was beautiful
Jun 20, 2026
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- Jamur Jamur: Crispy oyster mushrooms with Malaysian spices
- Kari Ayam Penang: Peranaken chicken curry
- Iga Bakar: Grilled beef ribs marinated with galangal & soy
- Gudeg Nangka: Sweet stewed young jackfruit in coconut milk
- Kangkong Belacan: Water spinach stir-fried in belancan
I love belacan (fermented shrimp paste) & the water spinach dish was full of it! Delicious. The chicken curry was also stand-out, but all the dishes were really good & interesting. A very good meal!
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Was near the area & wanted to try some Indonesian food. We ordered most of the beef & prawn related items on the menu, as well as all the desserts. Everything tasted very good. My favourite was the chicken leg, it goes so well with the sauce. The skewers were also delicious & tender, but the prawn one could have more flavour. Their service could be a little more organized. We had multiple waitresses come over to ask the same things, & when we asked for them, they said they were busy & would come back but never came back. I would also recommend a reservation as they dont have that much seating & it gets pretty busy, even on weekdays. The desserts weren't that special, tasted average for the price. But I would still recommend if you're looking for Indonesian style food!
Every dish that we ordered was extremely flavorful & unique in texture & taste. Definitely a gastronomic adventure. Fried oyster mushroom, beef ribs, pandan creme brulee, & grilled chicken are just some of the great dishes.
Adored the satay skewers as well as their complementary sauces. The chicken, calamari, beef & rice were all great. They serve lovely cocktails that are powerful & diverse in flavour. The portion sizes are a bit smaller but very typical for tapas style / sharing style restaurants. Lovely atmosphere, decor & interior design. Professional & clean service.
OMG the flavours in this place are out of this world & so refreshing. The Rendang daging (coconut beef) is to die for, the Ayam goreng manis (fried chicken with fermented honey) will blow your mind, the Kajang panjang kluwek (green beans) is so delicious you won't stop eating... Yes it gets expensive if you have wine like we did, but just go for the food & you'll freak out!!
This week my first time having Malaysian food & I definitely loved it. The variety od food was great & everything had amazing flavors.
We ordered the samba sample platter &, unfortunately, we weren't asked whixh ones we wanted to sample, so we received 1 that we enjoyed & 3 that we sent back.
The Ayam satay was absolutely amazing in flavour & juicy in the way it was cooked. Im not usually a chicken person but this dish was amazing. The grilled calamari had a unique flavour & was enjoyable.
The beef coconut stew was delicious & very well made & the Balado Udang was out of this world. I am someone who doesnt usually have issues with spices but the Balado Udang got to me spice-wise & I absolutely adored it. I would definitely come back here just for the prawn dish.
The service was great, friendly waiters & host. The atmosphere was mostly nice, the kitchen is open so you can watch the cooking process & the decor is nice. Sadly, even if there are not many people in the restaurant, they seat you very closely with others, like personal space close & the music is very very loud so it is difficult to talk.
All in all I would definitely recommend this place.
