Reviews Satay Club Noodle House

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Linna (Gluten Free)
+3.5
a tasty satisfying meal especially if you're craving Malaysian/Indonesian food. the prices are considerably cheap, especially for the city.

the flavours are there and although there's plenty of noodles, i do feel like the dishes were lacking in variety and vegetables. the duck tom yum i had was nice, although the mushrooms were bland, but the soup base was nice. this place is super friendly for gluten free folk and vegans so i would definitely recommend it to those who have more restricted diets (and it's halal too). the duck dishes are really cheap compared to other places, so it's definitely worth it. the soup-based dishes aren't as great as the fried noodles dishes, and same goes for chicken vs duck (chicken not that great). service was friendly although i went during non-peak hour.

the place isn't designed that prettily, and getting to the toilets is like walking into a horror-esque movie but the toilets are really clean and well maintained too, which is surprising for a hole in the wall restaurant like this. overall, liked the place and would come again
Sep 20, 2017
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Meatballs And Beef Cheeks
+3.5
Lady Meatball and I visited Satay Club to test out their Chicken Satay.

The chicken itself was well cooked, tender and moist with good flavor, but the ratio of sauce to chicken was a bit skewed and the sauce overpowered the chicken. The plate had a small pool of oil under the chicken and about half of the sauce went to waste.

Overall a good dish, but I won't be in a rush to return.
Jul 07, 2017
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Little H
+4
Food is always top quality here! Got lunch today and the char kway teow is always so flavoursome! It tastes like the real malaysian food! I wish they would renovate because people i know don't go here because of the run down look but food and staff are 10/10!!
Mar 29, 2017
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Art
+4
This is my CBD Indo food spot. Go here at least twice a week for lunch. Authentic Nasi goreng to taste and cendol. Also try the sop buntut (oxtail soup) and pangsit goreng. I usually visit after 1.00pm as it's a bit quieter.
Feb 14, 2017
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Itsyenyabish
+4
Food is bomb.com. Place here looks quite run down and old but the food is authentic, tasty and packed with flavour. Portions were big and cheap, perfect for uni students or people with big appetites who are after a quick cheap and tasty meal.
Nov 24, 2016
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Kan Do
+4
So after my review below I decided that it had been a long enough break between drinks, so  I scooted on down to Satay Club a couple of nights, and I'm happy to report the food is still as  good and the small interior is as grotty as it was a few years ago. The satay chicken, noodles with duck, char kway teow and Malaysian mee goreng all hit the spot. Still the best Malaysian I've had in Brisbane so far. 

I used to be a regular here because it is one of the better places in Brisbane for Malaysian food. The satay stick chicken with rice, the duck noodles with special sauce, the Malaysian mee goreng (fried mee) and the char kway teow being favourites.
Noticed a little decline in standards a few years ago, so I don't frequent it as much now, but still it does beat most of the other Indo/Malaysian restaurants in terms of flavoursome food.
Oct 18, 2016
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Sheila
+4
Perfect place for Indonesian people who miss Indonesia foods! The taste is just right! And it's not pricey too. They have lots of choices too
Oct 01, 2016
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Espresso&Matcha
+4
Feeling a bit chilly my colleague and I decided to try something more homely to warm ourselves up. Wishing something different from our usual we opted to try Satay House Noodle Club. . The shop is located near Elizabeth Arcade next to AJ’s Vietnamese and the setup had a rather retro feel to it. Despite this I noticed the restaurant was popular choices as it became very crowded come lunch hour.
Jul 31, 2016
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Ai Ng
+4.5
Been going here for lunch at least twice a month for the last few years, their duck laksa and duck Tom yum has to be one of the best in Brisbane and only $13! If you're not one for carbs there's also a veggie option.
Jul 25, 2016
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Gab De Leon
+4
Your classic hole in the wall cheap eat. Decor and facilities are nothing flashy, but if you're keen for a cheap eat that is absolutely delish, then you'll be hard pressed to find a place as good as this. Highly recommend the dry noodles with duck. Ai Ng
Jun 15, 2016
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Slick Chef Extraordinaire. Gangster Of Food.
+4.5
Satay Club really know their noodles! I love this little eatery. The duck with dry noodles and the Laksas are so damn good! Looking forward to my next visit.
Apr 02, 2016
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Misscharlot
+4
Love it here, Bear and I think that food here is better than others Malaysian restaurants in the CBD. and their famous dishes are Duck laksa (there are several times, we came and duck has sold out, sad face); dry noodle with chicken and Nasi goreng. I usually go for the medium hot and not feeling sorry, the spicy ones are lovely too but I will need a lot more water to cool myself down.
Jan 21, 2016
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Eat-outer
+4
This place deserves more attention than it gets. I have lived in Brisbane for over a decade and been to this place numerous times for all these years. My favorite dish, Duck Dry Noodles, has always tasted the same (except maybe twice where there's a slight inconsistency). Their Duck Laksa is the best of its kind in Brisbane. All Fried rice are also great. Thanks to traditional wok and flame. Everything is made to order which means your food will be fresh and hot but can use a bit of waiting.

A few down sides; the shop is small, long, and narrow, noise can be a bit of a problem when it is packed. Decor can use some updates for some (but I always love the 'dodgey little place' feel).

Friendly staff, very reasonable prices, good simple Malaysian food. Highly recommended for real food lover that doesn't fuss about pretty everything else.
Jan 02, 2016
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Crystal A
+4.5
I love that the duck is boneless! I always hated having roast duck in Asian restaurants with the meat still on the bone, and you get flecks of it in the rice, in the noodles, making me very apprehensive about eating it whole-heartedly. The staff have always been so, so polite whenever I'm here.
Dec 21, 2015
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Atreyu
+4
For the longest time, I have bypassed this place so many times and somehow never really thought of going to it. This is weird, as for most of the places around it I have tried out but somehow this place is one I have not visited until now. Why I did not come here sooner, I don't know because it proves that you can't always judge a book by its covers. This might truly be one of the better choices on the block.

After doing some business in the city, I decided to go and get something to eat. I was walking all around the city, wanting to find something that appealed. What really sealed the deal was that when I was giving a closer look to the menu, I was beckoned in by a couple of the waitstaff. This, from what I have heard, is a family run establishment ergo, they can use this kind of nature to an advantage.

And the waitstaff are really friendly folk. This might have been the result of it being a slow business at the time, but the service was much more personable and laid-back than service usually is in the city, even among the cheap eats. How the ordering process went was that they gave me one dog-eared menu, and I went through it before deciding. Upon thinking this looks like a place to eat, I just pointed out what one looked good and went to get seated.

So, it is a little haphazard with the service, and throughout all of that it is wholly pleasant. Behind the counter, they are always hard at work and are pleased to see anyone come in. In fact, I definitely laud them for the work ethic that they have - being a combination of pleasant, always on the ball. Some would call it chaotic, though it is the chaotic where things are actually organised and they do everything on the fly - not as professional, but it feels more real than being clock-work. Beneath the exterior, it has a real warm heart.

The whole set up is sort of like a hawker stall. Instead of the kitchen being out the back as usual, it is an open kitchen where the seating is centered right around it. This can have benefits, as you feel the energy and can see a show with the food preparations (no short-cuts here). It definitely is not much on aesthetics, and in being honest could be cleaned up a bit or have a revamp to look nicer (at least the tables are always nice and clean). What also helps is that there is much more room inside than it appears from the pavement. What is seen on the pavement is the counter, and maybe a few tables to sit at; these tables are just aisle seats. Out back, there is a whole lot of seating and even a bench for solo diners. Magazines are there to read, and there is self-serve water.

Where they get much more credit than other places is with their menu. The cuisine is a mixture of Malaysian and Indonesian dishes. Even if the term has been used several times in this review, it bodes well to say it again - this is a real hawker-store style eatery. All kinds of soups and noodle dishes, rice-based meals and simple bits of meat and sauce dominate the menu. It keeps it simple and manageable.

A couple of choices are set meals, which are value for money. One of them is what I got to eat. It was a piece of marinated chicken, in a choice of two sauces and either breast or thigh, was grilled and served with steamed rice, some salad items and a small bowl of asam soup. The only one available was "Jakarta" with from what I remember was a salty and spicy sauce, and they also only had breast meat - the way they approached it, a bit apologetic, was what saved the service. Also on the side was a thimble of sambal olek.

This was really good. The chicken was tender and juicy. It was less of a breast piece, and more of a Maryland kind of cut, breast and a bit of wing - can't go wrong there. Even before adding some of the sambal olek, it was a tangy little number. The steamed rice was fluffy like a cloud, and mounded into a dome. On the side, the cucumber was contained a good, fresh crunch. All of the food was given in the right portions, and that made for a filling meal.

On the side, I got a spot of Jasmine tea to drink. This is the real deal, an infused blend as opposed to a teabag. The pot could have serviced two customers easily. It was the kind where the flavour kept on getting stronger has you poured more and more. It was hot, soothing and calming to the spiciness of the meal. No sugar, no milk, no honey - just unadulterated tea goodness.

Again, I cannot believe that is has taken me this long to go here. Even more so, how long this place has been around (a veteran for Brisbane terms). The food is some of the most real, authentic, tasty and economic fare that can be bought around here. However, the whole place is not without fault. If it were to have a bit of a revamp to its interior, and be a bit more brightened up this could do a lot of wonders, or at least clean it a bit. If this is your sort of food, then it is more recommended than otherwise - for a real, rough around the edges, tasty and authentic choice - some on down to the Satay Club.
Nov 15, 2015
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Thomas Battams
+5
Very relaxed. Quick service. Cheap. BYO, no corkage (at least when I went they didn't charge me).

The duck laksa is so, damn, good. Definitely a favorite.
Sep 26, 2015
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Eldwen Wang
+5
Not only it's my uncle's but they serve the best chicken soup in town. Don't forget to try their heavenly-taste Laksa and fried ice-cream as your dessert! Enjoy and bon appetite!
Aug 16, 2015
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Reynaldo
+3.5
Been here a couple of time. Their duck laksa and char kwe tiau is definitely the best in brisbane. If you wanna order the duck laksa, you better call and check with them first as they sell fast. The indo fried rice (which is similar with nasi goreng) was pretty yummy. And tried their entree, the batagor. Yumm to the maxx. They seemed understaffed during lunch hour though.
Jul 21, 2015
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Azn Foodie
+4.5
AWESOME. I love the laksa here as well as the char kway teow! So good! I ate there last week, but am only writing a review now because I am suddenly craving their laksa! Well I wouldn't be craving for it one week later if the food wasn't good! I seriously think more people should give Satay Club Noodle House a try! It's really pretty legit.

p.s I'm Singaporean if that will help you take my words more seriously!
Nov 05, 2014
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Sheila D
+4.5
Not bad. Lunch time is really busy and noisy. They seem to be understaffed and food takes a little long to arrive at the table. Had the nasi padang - although food is fairly decent, it doesn't quite have the "oomph" to make it awesome. Their stir fry noodles are quite nice and does taste pretty good.

Service staff was pleasant and it is cash only. Still debating about whether I should visit this place again.
Sep 18, 2014
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Serge_1112
+4.5
Very good laksa (have not tried anything esle though).. I liked their laksa. I cannot comment on the other stuff as I did not have anything else but laksa was really really good.
Service was quick as well.
Jul 28, 2014
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Lindy
+3.5
This place has been one of my top all faves! Their noodle soups ranging from laksa to chicken noodle soup are delicious. Their char keow tieu is soo tasty it has that firey taste. All newbies have to definitely try this place out! Keep up the great work satay hut!!
Apr 18, 2014
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NathanE
+4.5
Excellent Malaysian style. I'm a regular, been here dozens of times. Staff have always been friendly, food is always tasty, and prices are excellent (mostly around $12).

Very popular, it can be hard to get a table during peak times. They offer takeaway but I recommend dining in.
Aug 30, 2013
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Eating Enthusiast
+4.5
Fast, delicious and reasonably priced. Their Duck Laksa is in my opinion the best in Brisbane. Given the bland alternatives for lunch in the CBD, you're crazy if it's not a regular in your lunch options list.
Aug 20, 2013
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Slim
+4.5
Amazing food! Love the char kuey teow, laksa and Jarkata chicken! Reasonable prices and decent portions. One of the best Malaysian restaurants in Brisbane!
Aug 15, 2013
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Natalie Harris
+4.5
Fantastic Laska!. The duck laska here is amazing and my partner and I often love to come down here. The people are lovely and the service is quick and efficient. Whilst the decore is quite cheap and simplistic (not in the good way), I really love sitting in there because it reminds me of the time I spend in South East Asia and it feels like a little peice of real city asia in the middle of the city. The satay sticks are awesome too.
Apr 08, 2013
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RicardoJ
+4.5
Best laksa in Brisbane!!. I've tasted many laksas around Brisbane, but the duck laksa here is the best by far!!
Oct 28, 2012
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Masood Ali
+4.5
Their hospitality and food haven't changed since 2004,10/10 on each of them!
Sep 30, 2012
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Das Foodhaus
+4.5
Wonderful place.. The esstablisment itself may be a bit rough around the edges but the food is very reasonably priced and probably some of the best Asian cuisine I've had in Brisbane
Sep 14, 2012
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BTrill
+4.5
Beautiful Food, Great staff. After working in the city for 7+ years I can honestly say this place is my favourite.

Fair prices and fresh & tasty ..!
Jun 18, 2012
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Mr Gus
+4.5
Laksa Delight. I travel to Brisbane on business every so often and I'm beginning to get to know the CBD eateries quite well. I've been to madtongsan a few times but wanted something SE Asian to change things up a little. After reading plenty of reviews I decided to take a walk to SCNH. I was thinking that if it was busy or I didn't like the look of the place I could easily stop at AJ's Viet Noodles or some other locale!

I was the only customer in the place when I walked in but there was 2 cooks in the open kitchen cooking up fresh so I thought I'd take a punt given all the reviews on Urbanspoon. The young waitress asked if I had been before, and she proceeded to recommend the Laksa, and when pushed....the duck laksa specifically.

$12.30 for absolutely the most flavoursome laksa I've had. Little bit of duck gristle (very small) but I don't mind having that in my soup as it's all good flavour :) - I was served within 5 minutes and it hit the mark like I could only ever dream of.

Decent portion of meat, plenty noodles, delcious soup and probably the best value for money meal I've had in Brisbane. I've munched at Moo Moos....but this was the best meal I've had during my time in Brissy.

RECOMMENDED
May 01, 2012
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Alister Scott
+5
I like the gado gado but it's hardly ever available. The vegie tom yum is superb though.
Dec 18, 2011
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Nina Will Eat
+4.5
Cheap and tasty asian food in the city. I've only had the dried duck noodle with special sauce here but it was great! It came with a clear soup which washed it down nicely. Cheap and quick. I'll definitely be back.
Dec 01, 2011
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Leon Poggioli
+4.5
Great CBD place to eat. Working in the CBD it's getting hard to even get a food court meal for less than 12 bucks, but Satay Club is a winner - it's a bit cramped but the food is great and very well priced.
Sep 18, 2011
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Derek Chew
+4.5
Satays aren't good...but everything else is!. I agree with a previous reviewer. The satays aren't nice, and put me off from re-visiting them for another year after trying them for the first time many years ago. Was lured back by friends recommending their laksa and fried noodles. Well...what a surprise, the flavours are the real deal. The laksa actually tastes like laksa lemak, and it's pretty solid! Even their char kway teow is comparable to a decent roadside stall version's back home. The Indonesian dishes are pretty tasty too. I'm impressed that they have two distinct styles of cooking or seasoning, Malaysian or Indonesian/Javanese, and stick to it without muddling it up. Highly recommended if you're after a cheap feed in the city and you want genuine Southeast Asian food to fill your tummy.
Sep 02, 2011
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Ballin
+4.5
For a place that calls itself satay club, the satay is er... not very good. Every other meal I have had there however has been quite nice.
Jul 08, 2011
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Samantha
+4.5
Quick, really delicious and good service!! Thank you, I will definately be coming back
Jun 11, 2011
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Winston
+4.5
I'm a fan of Malaysian food but wasn't sure about this place initially. Happy to report I just inhaled the best laksa I've had in Brisbane and my partner was VERY pleased with her Malaysian fried rice. Highly recommend this place for authentic Malaysian. Delicious!
Jun 11, 2011
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Johnson Shea
+4.5
Look past the drab decor because the star attraction is their food.
May 05, 2011
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Cristal
+4.5
After recently discovering Satay Club we have been back a number of times. The service is excellent. The waitress is always prompt and helpful. The kitchen prepares meals very quickly but you don't feel rushed to finish and leave. The food always tastes great and the prices are very reasonable.
Apr 28, 2011
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Richard
+4.5
Well worth the visit. This place is one of a handful of restaurants that we visit fairly regularly and the high standard of the food and service hasn't changed yet and I've yet to try something that hasn't been amazing.

In particular, the chicken and corn soup and the nasi lemak (which goes by a different name here that I don't recall at the moment) are favourites.

Oh, and the meals are cheap, too, and generally costs us around $20 to $25 combined.

As a bonus, they have free water from a cooler in the seating area which is nice.
Apr 02, 2011
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James Wong
+4.5
Love the roast duck dry noodles! Will go back to try other dishes especially the mie ayam jamur.
Feb 09, 2011
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Kessler
+4.5
Awesome little haunt on Charlotte st. Cheap, quick and good flavour. Go for the duck noodles with gravy !!
Jan 25, 2011
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OmNoms
+4.5
Love it. Cheap yummy and quick. Always full at lunchtime. Don't let the awful decore fool you
Apr 17, 2010
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Dolce Bunnie
+4.5
We have one thing and one thing only, Duck Laksa with mixed noodles. They are generous with their serving and the laksa broth is always so creamy. I do find that sometimes they are inconsistent with the level of spiciness. If you are after something different, their char kway teow is pretty decent too. 
Jul 17, 2012
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Riini
+4.5
Today is the first time I ate at Satay Club. It was a Malaysian restaurant but was bought by Indonesian owner a while ago. The decorations are still the same with lots of Malaysia's tourist spots posters around the cramped and dingy looking place. Looking at the menu, half of them are Indonesian and half Malaysian. They all looked pretty good. My eyes set on Mie Ayam (Indonesian Chicken Noodles), one of my favourite foods but for the same price, I also saw the new addition on the menu. Seemed to be the same as Mie Ayam, judging from the photo, with additional wonton sheets. Xin Mee. All I can is YUM! I was a bit iffy with Brisbane's Indonesian food because it doesn't usually meet my expectation BUT this dish is delish! The noodles are cooked perfectly, the soup got quite a nice flavour. There were plenty chicken underneath those wonton crisps. I was extremely impressed. My cousin asked for a taste and I firmly told her to back off. I just did a quick photo of the other dishes ordered a
Feb 26, 2011
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Delicioux
+4.5
Satay Club Noodle House has been Mr F’s favourite Malaysian restaurant since 17 years ago, over the years there are so many new comers but it still remains his favourite! Our highly recommended dishes are Satay Chicken with Rice, Roast Duck with Dried Noodles and Chow Kway Teow. Unfortunately tonight the roast duck is sold out, next time we should come earlier
Aug 27, 2013
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Melissa Loh
+4.5
Brisbane city has a number of places that offer the 'exotic' flavours of southeast Asia for whenever I get cravings for the flavours of the Motherland, but we've always preferred the hole in the wall establishments - the ones Asians go to for their fix an
Aug 17, 2010
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Wendy Lo
+4
I had my first bowl of Duck Laksa here on a friend's recommendation. There are 3 different hotness levels. Mild, Medium or Hot. The staff seem lovely and are very accommodating in terms of opening hours and the food they make for you. They got slightly confused with our orders though but as we didn't mind, we just swapped our bowls around and dealt with the difference hotness levels.
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Janet Tang
+5
Still one of my favourite authentic #Malaysian dishes - Seafood Char Kwe Tiaw for just $10.80 in Brisbane CBD! You can choose from mild, medium spiciness to #HOT I love the burning sensation of having HOT & SPICY!!! If you love Malaysian street food, this place is a must visit! Though the seating can be quite challenging, but we managed to take our pram and a toddler and it was barely managable :P
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Chih-Horng Kuo
+4
Food and service are both good. Very strongly flavored though, good for people who so could handle the sour/spicy food.
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Mas Goen
+4
They have Malaysian and Indonesian menu. This is my first time, I tried Malaysian fried noodle with sea food (also available with duck or chicken option). The taste is good. Next time I'll try Laksa, I hear some good review of their duck Laksa.
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Sophia Louise
+5
Been going there a few years now and it's the same friendly and genuine service, great flavours and great prices. The interior is modest and I love it - the people are more focused on quality of meals and service. I've a few personal favourites on the menu but haven't found a dish yet that hasn't been prepared well and tasty!
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Anita Matison
+5
The BEST Malaysian in Brisbane (probably Australia-on par with the Laksa's in the QVB Building in Sydney). Their Spicy Seafood Rice and Char Kwe Tiaw is also fantastic. Great Vegan options as well. Great staff and service too. Perfect for lovers of spice!
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Nino North
+5
I love Satay club noodle house! Good value for money i.e. big meals for little money, and very flavourful. I ate there frequently over a year ago and have just returned to Bris and started eating there again - it's as good as I remember! good job guys.
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