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| - One of my friend's dad is Singaporean and he said Satay Brothers is his favorite place because it reminded him of back home...so that says a lot about the food. I've called the restaurant to make reservations for 3 and was told that they only take reservations for groups of 10+. No problem, we just showed up at 8pm on Friday, and let me tell you, this place is packed. After eating here, I can understand why.
Good: The tempeh sandwich was one of my favorite dishes. I don't know what's in that coleslaw, but it was delicious. This spot has a lot of hearty and well marinated grilled dishes. The interior is what Chinatown would look like if it was overrun by hipsters, which is not a bad thing. It has a trendy vibe and a really lively crowd. The prices are very reasonable, in the $5-$15 per dish price range.
Bad: Okay, food first. I've had the papaya salad on two occasions, and both times it was too soggy. I had to drain my salad because the sauce made it unbearably salty. After that, it was actually pretty good. Another downside is how packed this place gets! We've waited about 25 mins to get a seat at a community table.
Bottom line: I'll definitely be back, I'll tough it out for the wait. The food and service were pretty good, so that alone would motivate me to come back to Saint Henri (despite its awful roadside construction).
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