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    Outdoor seating

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    So, so good! This plate was gone in 5 minutes!
    Ali U.

    When you want good satay you just know Satay LA is where to find it! I am so happy Satay LA has re-opened since the whole Covid shutdown and is now serving locally in Chinatown! As a true Indo girl, eating satay was a real treat growing up because my parents only made it on special occasions. If you're a true Indo, you'll know why....there is so much involved in making that "special ingredient" and marinating the meat to make each skewer so flavorful! Trust me, Ian has definitely mastered it! Each bite you take is so mouthwatering, the meat is super tender and the peanut sauce...holy heck, I want to lick the container clean! If you're craving some real, authentic Indonesian satay, then Satay LA is where it's at!

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    James A.

    Got food while enjoying a lazy, Thursday afternoon at Monkish Brewery patio in Torrance. Satay set-up a table (not a food truck) around 4 pm, and were ready to go on-time. It was well staffed, and the food is cooked to order so will take 10-15 minutes after paying (using a pager to let us know to pick up the food). It wasn't dinner time yet, so decided to order something to snack on with our very high alcohol content beers. Pretty focused menu: pork or chicken or tofu skewers. We ordered the pork plate: 4 skewers with 3 pieces of protein each, scoop of jasmine rice, vegetable salad with curry dressing, some cucumber slices, and some shrimp chips with peanut dipping sauce, for $14. All was good...really loved the marinade on the skewers, and it was cooked beautifully. The taste and presentation reminded me more of Filipino BBQ than Thai Satays...makes us want to try other Indonesian grilled meats. We would absolutely order from Satay LA again if we see them, and would get two of the 'A La Carte' (just protein and rice)...one plate was absolutely not enough for the two of us, even as a snack. Really delicious.

    Pork saté with white rice and cabbage slaw! Don't forget to load up on their peanut sauce and sambal!
    Sierra M.

    I love Satay LA, truly! I can't say enough good things about it! I'm part Indonesian and have grown up eating saté my entire life, so I was super excited to try their saté! And honestly, after my first visit I was hooked! I've probably been 5 times and each time they had new, exciting items added to their menu! Take my advice and try them all! The pork saté is my favorite! And the chicken is almost just as good! I've even tried their vegan tofu saté and the flavor matches their transitional saté perfectly! Their nasi goreng with fried egg is UNREAL, I almost died after the first bite! Don't miss it! Omg and the absolute star of the show is their PEANUT SAUCE! I could drink it you guys, it's so tangy and good! I literally drench my entire plate in it And if you're looking for a sweet, dessert treat, PLEASE try the cendol! It's like boba mixed with an icee and full of sweet flavor! I could honestly probably drink 10 if my body would let me! Their sides are also fabulous, I love the krupuk (shrimp crackers) and the amazing cabbage slaw they have! Please please please try everything they have to offer! You won't regret it! I'm going to continue going back and I hope to see you there!

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    Michelle C.

    The Indonesian foods are very delicious and pretty fulfilling! I order their Chicken Satay Plate including their soft Satay Tacos for the outdoor dining around at 6 pm and they all tastes really amazing along with their delicious homemade peanut dipping sauces! I highly recommend getting their chickens over their porks honestly because the chickens are more comfortable to eat!! They also provide me some glasses of water as well. The service is definitely fast and friendly! If you guys haven't tried this place already you guys are really missing out. I will be back again! Thank you so much Ian and Stephanie for everything!! Keep up the great work!

    Devianna C.

    Amazing food on a great night. I enjoyed the taste. Little skewers with bacon rice and some krupuk Indonesian shrimp chips (which are super tasty). The rice was super good, and a good size serving. So glad they were serving tonight at Progress on main. Definitely looking forward to coming back here for the food.

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    place is horrible terrible food and worst setting. owner has the worst service do not recommend

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    Best indonesian satay ive had! Saw them at a pop up at brewery and really was blown away!! Keep it up!!

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    Best Satay in LA! The pork is my fave! Also the rice with the eggie on top...so good!!!

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    Ask the Community - Satay LA

    Can I pick up instead of deliver?

    Yes! ✅ Pickup is available. You can place your order through Sabino’s Kitchen and select pickup at… 

    Where are you guys located? And how active is Satay LA?

    We operate as a ghost kitchen inside Sabino’s Kitchen in Los Angeles. You can find and order our dishes directly through Sabino’s Kitchen’s online ordering platforms or in person when you visit.

    Do you have any vegan food, please?

    We offer tofu satay as our vegetarian/vegan option.

    What kind of business open just two days a week, the place they share with some other restaurants?

    Hello, we are a food pop up and we currently are selling out of Lokel’s Only’s community kitchen on Fridays and Saturdays. We hope to expand our days of service soon by also selling our food at festivals and farmer's markets. Lokel’s Only hosts… 

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