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Best satay in Melbourne

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

Plan your visit to La Chanh

258B Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121

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 Melbourne

  1. 1La ChanhRichmondLa Chanh’s satay is a standout, with reviewers consistently praising its rich, peanut sauce and perfectly...8.2
  2. 2Pho in loveElsternwickPho in love is a top-rated spot for satay in Melbourne.8.0
  3. 3VPR Asian Street FoodSouthbankVPR Asian Street Food is a top-rated spot for satay in Melbourne.8.0
  4. 4Hungry LahCoburg NorthHungry Lah is a top-rated spot for satay in Melbourne.7.9
  5. 5Kedai Satay in King StMelbourneKedai Satay in King St is a top-rated spot for satay in Melbourne.7.8
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Southeast Asian · Richmond

258B Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121

La Chanh

La Chanh’s satay is a standout, with reviewers consistently praising its rich, peanut sauce and perfectly grilled skewers of chicken. Many describe the flavour as intensely satisfying, noting a good balance between sweet and savoury notes within the traditional Malaysian dish. This vibrant Vietnamese restaurant is particularly well-suited to those seeking bold flavours and a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for sharing plates and enjoying a generous portion of satay.

Winner Verdict

Very Positive

Score

8.2

Mentions

15

Sentiment

87%

Plan the visit

Website

Price

$20-40 per person (70 reports)

Hours

Closed - Opens 11 am Sat

Phone

03) 9193 9999

$20-40 per person

Dated dish reviews

How it holds over time

Some softening

Based on recent feedback, it appears the popularity of La Chanh’s satay has experienced a slight decline, with a noticeable shift in customer sentiment. While many still appreciate the satay pho, particularly with beef, there’s an increasing number of negative comments suggesting a softening compared to the overwhelmingly positive reviews from several years ago.

1–4 years ago

100%

positive across 8 dated dish reviews

Last 12 months

67%

positive across 6 dated dish reviews

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-02

Collected review count: not separately recorded for every candidate in this ranking.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

281 of 496 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 215 older).

Jul 25Jan 26Jul 26
PositiveNegative

This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 74,474 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 15 recorded dish mentions are associated with La Chanh. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 21 around Melbourne

Review guide

The evidence behind the best satay in Melbourne

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

Reviews

74,474+

Restaurants

21

Updated

2026-09-02

Why the winner leads

Why La Chanh ranks #1 for satay

La Chanh’s satay is a standout, with reviewers consistently praising its rich, peanut sauce and perfectly grilled skewers of chicken. Many describe the flavour as intensely satisfying, noting a good balance between sweet and savoury notes within the traditional Malaysian dish. This vibrant Vietnamese restaurant is particularly well-suited to those seeking bold flavours and a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for sharing plates and enjoying a generous portion of 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 in love: Pho in love is a top-rated spot for satay in Melbourne.
  • VPR Asian Street Food: VPR Asian Street Food is a top-rated spot for satay in Melbourne.
  • Hungry Lah: Hungry Lah is a top-rated spot for satay in Melbourne.
  • Kedai Satay in King St: Kedai Satay in King St is a top-rated spot for satay in Melbourne.

How to choose

Choosing satay in Melbourne

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: La Chanh is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Melbourne.

  • 74,474 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
  • La Chanh has 15 satay mentions and a 87% sentiment score.
  • The current review verdict is very positive.
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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best satay in Melbourne?

La Chanh in Richmond is currently ranked #1 for satay in Melbourne, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. La Chanh’s satay is a standout, with reviewers consistently praising its rich, peanut sauce and perfectly grilled skewers of chicken. Many describe the flavour as intensely satisfying, noting a good balance between sweet and savoury notes within the traditional Malaysian dish.

Which other satay places in Melbourne come close?

Pho in love, VPR Asian Street Food, Hungry Lah 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 Melbourne 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 2026-09-02. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.