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The winner · Analysed 68,010 reviews● Updated 2026-08-06

Best satay in Melbourne

We analysed 68,010 reviews across 21 restaurant candidates with dish evidence to find the best satay in Melbourne. Here's who came out on top.

The verdict at a glance

Top 5 for satay in Melbourne

  1. 1La ChanhRichmondLa Chanh is a top-rated spot for satay in Melbourne.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
#1 Ranked
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Southeast Asian · Richmond

258B Victoria St, Richmond VIC 3121

La Chanh

La Chanh is a top-rated spot for satay in Melbourne.

Winner Verdict

Very Positive

Score

8.2

Mentions

15

Sentiment

87%

Plan the visit

Price

$20-40 per person (70 reports)

Hours

Closed - Opens 11 am Sat

Phone

03) 9193 9999

$20-40 per person

Why this ranking is reliable

Updated 2026-08-06

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

276 of 495 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 219 older).

Jul 25Jan 26Jul 26
PositiveNegative

We analysed 68,010 reviews across 120 restaurants, weighting each mention by recency, sentiment polarity and the authority of the source. 15 mentions of “satay” tie directly to La Chanh, with a 87% sentiment score.

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

68,010+

Restaurants

21

Updated

2026-08-06

Why the winner leads

Why La Chanh ranks #1 for satay

La Chanh is a top-rated spot for satay in Melbourne.

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.

  • 68,010 reviews were analysed across 21 ranked restaurant candidates.
  • La Chanh has 15 satay mentions and a 87% sentiment score.
  • The current review verdict is very positive.

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best satay in Melbourne?

La Chanh in Richmond is currently ranked #1 for satay in Melbourne, based on 68,010 analysed reviews. La Chanh is a top-rated spot for satay in Melbourne.

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 analysed 68,010 reviews across 120 restaurants, scoring each on dish-specific mentions, review sentiment, and recency. Rankings are re-checked as new reviews arrive; this page was last updated 2026-08-06.