Our pick · 14 ranked candidates● Updated 2026-09-25

Best satay in Adelaide

Name: Baan A-ma
Address: 402 Magill Rd, Kensington Park SA 5068, Kensington Park, AU
Telephone: 08) 8165 1246
Price range: $20-40 per person

Compare 14 ranked candidates for satay in Adelaide, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

Plan your visit to Baan A-ma

402 Magill Rd, Kensington Park SA 5068

Restaurant price range: $20-40 per person. This is not a verified price for satay. Confirm opening hours and dish availability before travelling.

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The verdict at a glance

Top 5 for satay in Adelaide

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1Baan A-maKensington ParkBaan A-ma’s satay skewers are expertly grilled, delivering a wonderfully charred exterior and a succulent...7.3
2Pho Doan Vien restaurantAdelaideThe satay skewers at Pho Doan Vien boast a beautifully charred exterior, yielding to a remarkably tender...7.3
3Krung Thep Thai adelaideNorth AdelaideKrung Thep Thai’s satay chicken arrives glistening with a rich, caramelised glaze, showcasing beautifully...7.1
4Thai RoomAdelaideThe Thai Room’s satay arrived glistening with a rich, dark peanut and chilli jam, immediately delivering a...7.1
5Lantern by NuAdelaideLantern by Nu’s satay skewers deliver a remarkable experience, with the new satay chicken boasting incredibly...7.0

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#1 Ranked

Southeast Asian · Kensington Park

402 Magill Rd, Kensington Park SA 5068

Baan A-ma

Baan A-ma’s satay skewers are expertly grilled, delivering a wonderfully charred exterior and a succulent, tender chicken interior, complemented by a rich, intensely aromatic peanut sauce. Reviewers praise the generous portion size, often enhanced with vibrant toppings like toasted peanuts and fresh coriander, alongside a fragrant, slightly spicy broth perfect for dipping. This Adelaide favourite stands apart due to its authentic, family-run atmosphere and consistently exceptional quality, offering a genuinely comforting and satisfying Thai experience.

Score

7.3

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Plan the visit

Price

$20-40 per person (29 reports)

Hours

Closed - Opens 5 pm

Phone

08) 8165 1246

$20-40 per person

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-25

208 collected review records across these candidates. Records may include repeat reviewers.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

16 of 19 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 3 older).

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This dataset contains 14 ranked candidates and 5,894 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 1 recorded dish mentions are associated with Baan A-ma. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 14 around Adelaide

02
Pho Doan Vien restaurant
The satay skewers at Pho Doan Vien boast a beautifully charred exterior, yielding to a remarkably tender, subtly spiced meat with a satisfyingly crisp texture.
42 Currie St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.3
1 mentions
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03
Krung Thep Thai adelaide
Krung Thep Thai’s satay chicken arrives glistening with a rich, caramelised glaze, showcasing beautifully charred chicken pieces that practically melt in your mouth.
147 O'Connell St, North Adelaide SA 5006
7.1
2 mentions
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04
Thai Room
The Thai Room’s satay arrived glistening with a rich, dark peanut and chilli jam, immediately delivering a complex aroma that hinted at fragrant spices.
193 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
3 mentions
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05
Lantern by Nu
Lantern by Nu’s satay skewers deliver a remarkable experience, with the new satay chicken boasting incredibly crispy skin that melts in your mouth and a vibrant, perfectly balanced chilli kick.
10 Selby St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.0
1 mentions
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06
Lemongrass Thai Bistro
Lemongrass Thai Bistro’s chicken satay sticks offer exceptionally tender morsels, generously coated in a rich, deeply flavored peanut sauce complemented by a delightful peanut crunch.
289 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.0
1 mentions
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07
VON Thai
VON Thai’s satay arrives glistening with a rich, dark peanut sauce, studded with tender chunks of marinated chicken and perfectly charred lemongrass.
264 Flinders St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.0
1 mentions
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08
GG Thai - กิน ข้าว กัน
GG Thai - กิน ข้าว กัน’s satay arrives glistening with a rich, caramelized glaze, offering a satisfyingly tender bite of marinated chicken.
73 Muller Rd, Hampstead Gardens SA 5086
6.9
1 mentions
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09
Truly Malaysian Village
Truly Malaysian Village’s satay boasts beautifully charred skewers, glistening with a rich, honey-based glaze that delivers a delightful smoky sweetness.
580 Port Rd, Allenby Gardens SA 5009
6.6
2 mentions
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10
Miss Malay
Miss Malay’s satay, served with a rich, peanutty sauce and a fragrant lemongrass aroma, consistently impresses diners with its generous portion size and vibrant toppings of toasted peanuts and fresh coriander.
302a King William St, Adelaide SA 5000
6.4
1 mentions
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11
Hut & Soul
Hut & Soul’s satay arrives glistening with a rich, slightly charred glaze, immediately revealing a remarkably tender and juicy chicken interior.
310 Pulteney St, Adelaide SA 5000
6.3
1 mentions
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12
Warong Parkside
Warong Parkside’s satay, glistening with a rich, dark caramel glaze, offers an intensely aromatic experience, immediately transporting you with its complex blend of spices.
Shop 1/84 Glen Osmond Rd, Parkside SA 5063
6.1
2 mentions
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13
Thanh Thanh Vietnamese Restaurant
Thanh Thanh’s satay arrives glistening with a rich, peanut-based glaze, generously piled high with toasted rice crackers and fresh cucumber slices.
18 Field St, Adelaide SA 5000
5.8
1 mentions
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14
OTown Chinatown Adelaide
Otown Chinatown’s satay, served with a rich, peanutty sauce clinging to the tender chicken pieces, offers a deeply satisfying experience.
10 Moonta St, Adelaide SA 5000
5.6
1 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best satay in Adelaide

This guide expands the ranking into the review patterns behind the best satay in Adelaide, using only pages with enough restaurant and review signal to support a fuller breakdown.

Reviews

5,894+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-25

Why the winner leads

Why Baan A-ma ranks #1 for satay

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top satay spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because satay searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

Pho Doan Vien restaurant: The satay skewers at Pho Doan Vien boast a beautifully charred exterior, yielding to a remarkably tender, subtly spiced meat with a satisfyingly crisp texture.
Krung Thep Thai adelaide: Krung Thep Thai’s satay chicken arrives glistening with a rich, caramelised glaze, showcasing beautifully charred chicken pieces that practically melt in your mouth.
Thai Room: The Thai Room’s satay arrived glistening with a rich, dark peanut and chilli jam, immediately delivering a complex aroma that hinted at fragrant spices.
Lantern by Nu: Lantern by Nu’s satay skewers deliver a remarkable experience, with the new satay chicken boasting incredibly crispy skin that melts in your mouth and a vibrant, perfectly balanced chilli kick.

How to choose

Choosing satay in Adelaide

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Baan A-ma is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Adelaide.

5,894 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 14 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
Baan A-ma has 1 satay mention and a 100% sentiment score.
The score weighs review sentiment, recency, and dish-specific mentions.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best satay in Adelaide?

Baan A-ma in Kensington Park is currently ranked #1 for satay in Adelaide, among 14 candidates in our available dataset. Baan A-ma’s satay skewers are expertly grilled, delivering a wonderfully charred exterior and a succulent, tender chicken interior, complemented by a rich, intensely aromatic peanut sauce. Reviewers praise the generous portion size, often enhanced with vibrant toppings like toasted peanuts and fresh coriander, alongside a fragrant, slightly spicy broth perfect for dipping.

Which other satay places in Adelaide come close?

Pho Doan Vien restaurant, Krung Thep Thai adelaide, Thai Room round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 14 ranked restaurants.

How is the best satay in Adelaide decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-09-25. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.