Our pick · 21 ranked candidates● Updated 2026-09-25

Best satay in Brisbane

Name: Boo's Kitchen
Address: Shop 1/12 Annerley Rd, South Brisbane QLD 4101, South Brisbane, AU
Telephone: 0426 395 515
Price range: $20-40 per person

Compare 21 ranked candidates for satay in Brisbane, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

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Shop 1/12 Annerley Rd, South Brisbane QLD 4101

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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Top 5 for satay in Brisbane

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1Boo's KitchenSouth BrisbaneBoo’s Kitchen’s satay chicken arrived glistening with a rich, dark marinade, immediately delivering a complex...7.1
2Gala Thai RestaurantWest EndThe chicken satay skewers at Gala Thai in Brisbane arrive glistening with a rich, dark peanut glaze, offering...7.1
3Jumbo Thai Restaurant & BarBrisbane CityJumbo Thai Restaurant & Bar’s satay chicken skewers are notable for their incredibly tender, almost melting...7.1
4Kinn-Imm Thai Hawker Food Brisbane CityBrisbane CityKinn-Imm Thai Hawker Food’s satay skewers arrive glistening with a rich, dark glaze, promising a deeply...7.1
5Lemak Kitchen and Bar WoolloongabbaWoolloongabbaLemak Kitchen and Bar in Woolloongabba’s glistening, marinated satay skewers, cooked to a deeply caramelized...7.1

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#1 Ranked

Southeast Asian · South Brisbane

Shop 1/12 Annerley Rd, South Brisbane QLD 4101

Boo's Kitchen

Boo’s Kitchen’s satay chicken arrived glistening with a rich, dark marinade, immediately delivering a complex aroma of lemongrass and roasted spices. Reviewers noted a generous portion, accompanied by vibrant toppings of toasted peanuts and fresh herbs, alongside a flavorful broth that perfectly complemented the chicken’s tender texture. Unlike many other Thai restaurants in Brisbane, Boo’s Kitchen distinguishes itself with the meticulous attention to fresh, vibrant flavors and generous portions, making it a standout choice for a truly satisfying meal.

Score

7.1

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Plan the visit

Price

$20-40 per person (170 reports)

Hours

Closed - Opens 5:30 pm

Phone

0426 395 515

$20-40 per person

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-25

1,412 collected review records across these candidates. Records may include repeat reviewers.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

51 of 63 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 12 older).

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This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 13,973 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 2 recorded dish mentions are associated with Boo's Kitchen. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 21 around Brisbane

02
Gala Thai Restaurant
The chicken satay skewers at Gala Thai in Brisbane arrive glistening with a rich, dark peanut glaze, offering a substantial portion and generous scattering of toasted sesame seeds.
shop 2/235 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101
7.1
3 mentions
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03
Jumbo Thai Restaurant & Bar
Jumbo Thai Restaurant & Bar’s satay chicken skewers are notable for their incredibly tender, almost melting texture, perfectly complemented by a vibrant, herbaceous aroma and a balanced spice level.
Embassy Chambers, Level 1/214 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
7.1
3 mentions
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04
Kinn-Imm Thai Hawker Food Brisbane City
Kinn-Imm Thai Hawker Food’s satay skewers arrive glistening with a rich, dark glaze, promising a deeply satisfying experience.
63 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
7.1
2 mentions
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05
Lemak Kitchen and Bar Woolloongabba
Lemak Kitchen and Bar in Woolloongabba’s glistening, marinated satay skewers, cooked to a deeply caramelized perfection, consistently draw praise for their intense aroma and vibrant spice levels, often enhanced by a generous helping of creamy peanut sauce and fresh cucumber toppings.
31 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
7.1
1 mentions
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06
New Alley
New Alley’s satay is immediately striking with its intensely marinated, slightly caramelized meat, offering a deeply satisfying initial bite.
Shop 4/14 Annerley Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
7.1
1 mentions
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07
Pochana Brisbane
The chicken satay at Pochana Brisbane arrives glistening with a rich, peanutty glaze, immediately enticing with its fragrant aroma and a noticeable, pleasant spice that builds with each bite.
163 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
7.1
6 mentions
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08
Siam South Bank Restaurant Brisbane
The chicken satay sticks at Siam South Bank arrived glistening with a rich, peanutty glaze, offering a satisfyingly tender texture complemented by a generous portion of fresh coriander and sliced peanuts.
South Bank Parklands, 4b/15 Tribune St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
7.1
4 mentions
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09
Westend Vietnamese Foods
Westend Vietnamese Foods’ chicken satay boasts intensely fragrant, deeply spiced skewers, generously coated in a vibrant garlic sauce and served with a substantial portion of fresh herbs and toasted peanuts.
8/220 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
7.1
3 mentions
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10
PappaRich Coorparoo Square - Best Malaysian Restaurant & Dessert Bar in Brisbane
PappaRich Coorparoo Square’s chicken satay, glistening with a rich peanut sauce and aromatic spices, delivered a deeply satisfying experience with generous portions and a delightful textural contrast between the tender meat and crisp, toasted peanuts.
Shop 9, Coorparoo Square, 300 Old Cleveland Rd, Coorparoo QLD 4151
7.0
1 mentions
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11
Phat Elephant
The chicken satay arrived with three generously sized skewers, each boasting a slightly dry texture from what reviewers suggest was pre-cooking, accompanied by a rich, creamy dipping sauce.
Post Office Square, Shop 7 Level 1/215 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
7.0
2 mentions
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12
Quan Thanh
The satay chicken at Quan Thanh arrives glistening with a rich, dark peanut sauce, boasting a delightfully charred exterior and tender, juicy meat.
5/75 Hardgrave Rd, West End QLD 4101
7.0
2 mentions
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13
Siam Samrarn Thai Restaurant Brisbane
Siam Samrarn’s satay chicken skewers arrive glistening with a rich, slightly sweet glaze, showcasing generous chunks of tender chicken.
SHOP 1/79 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101
7.0
2 mentions
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14
That Viet Place
That Viet Place’s satay beef arrived noticeably dry, lacking the expected succulence despite a fragrant aroma emanating from the accompanying peanut sauce.
342 McCullough St, MacGregor QLD 4109
7.0
1 mentions
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15
The Kebab Shop West End
The satay at The Kebab Shop West End boasts a deeply rich, intensely aromatic sauce, generously infused with a vibrant blend of spice and a cooling garlic yoghurt.
94 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101
7.0
1 mentions
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16
BANH MI FACTORY Newstead
The satay chicken skewers at Banh Mi Factory Newstead burst with a vibrant lemongrass aroma and deliver a remarkably tender chicken, perfectly complemented by a deeply savory satay glaze.
10 Austin St, Newstead QLD 4006
6.9
3 mentions
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17
Banh Mi Factory
The satay chicken skewers at Banh Mi Factory in Brisbane arrive glistening with a light, slightly charred glaze, showcasing a wonderfully tender texture from the marinated chicken.
1/235 Zillmere Rd, Zillmere QLD 4034
6.8
8 mentions
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18
Banh Mi & Rolls Elizabeth Street
The satay chicken at Banh Mi & Rolls Elizabeth Street is generously portioned, featuring succulent, marinated pieces glistening with a rich, honey-soy glaze and served with vibrant fresh vegetables.
300 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
6.8
1 mentions
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19
My Street Food
My Street Food’s satay in Brisbane arrives glistening with a rich, dark caramel glaze, offering a deeply satisfying textural contrast between the tender meat and slightly crisp noodles.
Shop 2/130 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
6.7
1 mentions
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20
Thai Asap
The satay chicken at Thai Asap arrives glistening with a rich, peanutty glaze, showcasing perfectly browned and tender pieces of marinated meat.
Shop 4/10 Market St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
6.5
1 mentions
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21
Satay Ria Malaysian Chinese Restaurant Cannon Hill （南洋海鲜酒家）
Satay Ria’s satay skewers are generously sized, boasting incredibly tender prawns coated in a vibrant, slightly sweet and spicy peanut sauce, often served with a fragrant, rich broth and a sprinkling of fresh coriander for an authentic Malaysian flavour.
Cannon Central, 8/1145 Wynnum Rd, Cannon Hill QLD 4170
6.4
4 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best satay in Brisbane

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

Reviews

13,973+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-25

Why the winner leads

Why Boo's Kitchen 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.

Gala Thai Restaurant: The chicken satay skewers at Gala Thai in Brisbane arrive glistening with a rich, dark peanut glaze, offering a substantial portion and generous scattering of toasted sesame seeds.
Jumbo Thai Restaurant & Bar: Jumbo Thai Restaurant & Bar’s satay chicken skewers are notable for their incredibly tender, almost melting texture, perfectly complemented by a vibrant, herbaceous aroma and a balanced spice level.
Kinn-Imm Thai Hawker Food Brisbane City: Kinn-Imm Thai Hawker Food’s satay skewers arrive glistening with a rich, dark glaze, promising a deeply satisfying experience.
Lemak Kitchen and Bar Woolloongabba: Lemak Kitchen and Bar in Woolloongabba’s glistening, marinated satay skewers, cooked to a deeply caramelized perfection, consistently draw praise for their intense aroma and vibrant spice levels, often enhanced by a generous helping of creamy peanut sauce and fresh cucumber toppings.

How to choose

Choosing satay in Brisbane

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Boo's Kitchen is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Brisbane.

13,973 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
Boo's Kitchen has 2 satay mentions 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 Brisbane?

Boo's Kitchen in South Brisbane is currently ranked #1 for satay in Brisbane, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. Boo’s Kitchen’s satay chicken arrived glistening with a rich, dark marinade, immediately delivering a complex aroma of lemongrass and roasted spices. Reviewers noted a generous portion, accompanied by vibrant toppings of toasted peanuts and fresh herbs, alongside a flavorful broth that perfectly complemented the chicken’s tender texture.

Which other satay places in Brisbane come close?

Gala Thai Restaurant, Jumbo Thai Restaurant & Bar, Kinn-Imm Thai Hawker Food Brisbane City round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 21 ranked restaurants.

How is the best satay in Brisbane 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.