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City Satay

2.7(22)on Googlebbqmarina south

18 Marina Gardens Dr, Satay by the BaySingapore, Singapore 018953

Dine-inTakeout

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
C+Worth a visit

Score: 65 / 100

Queue wait70
Consistency50
Food quality60
Value for money65

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 30 May 2026

We think City Satay at Satay by the Bay offers a decent option for those craving satay, particularly for its inclusion of pork satay which sets it apart from some competitors.

The general consensus points to good flavour and value, with mixed satay sticks priced around $0.90 each.

However, the pork satay, while a unique offering, is significantly more expensive at $1.80 per stick and has received criticism for being stiff and occasionally charred.

We note that charring seems to be a recurring issue, potentially due to rushed preparation during busy periods.

The peanut sauce is described as creamy, though some prefer a coarser texture.

Expect long queues, especially during peak hours, and be prepared for a wait to collect your order.

Overall, it's a solid choice if you're in the area and specifically want pork satay, but be mindful of potential quality inconsistencies and the higher price point for pork.

Best for a casual, value-driven meal rather than a premium satay experience.

Signature

Pork Satay

Best time

Earlier in the evening, before 9 PM

Wait time

Long queues, especially for ordering and collection

Price

$$ ($0.90 - $1.80/stick)

Score: 65 · 5 sources

What customers say

City Satay at Satay by the Bay generally offers flavorful satay with good value, especially for mixed meat orders.

However, customers frequently report issues with inconsistent quality, including charred or stiff meat, particularly for the more expensive pork satay.

The peanut sauce receives mixed reviews, and long queues are common, leading to extended wait times.

Inconsistent meat quality (charred/stiff)Value for money (especially mixed meats)Long queues and wait timesPork satay price and quality concernsPeanut sauce texture/flavor
40% positive20% neutral40% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Elaine C· 3 months ago

The quality of the satay meat is good, although the peanut sauce was a little too creamy and fine grain for my taste. Be sure to order ketupat if you want some with the satay. The otak was reasonable.

★★★★WanderWithWit· 8 months ago

Review of City Satay at Satay by the Bay I visited City Satay around 9 PM, and despite them nearing closing time, we managed to get 50 sticks of satay for $45, which is about $0.90 per stick. We had…

★★★★★Kate Lim· 7 months ago

Got 10 pork satays. Almost all are charred, you can see them when you flipped the decent looking ones over. Mostly lean meat. Long queue so might have rushed through the barbecuing. Tasted nicer elsew…

★★★★★Lim Jaspar· a year ago

Non aircon. Not halal. Standard seems to vary. I ordered a mixture last time and was good. This time I ordered just pork belly satay, and each is $1.80/stick. Not cheap, although they did tell me befo…

★★★★★Susan Tay· 12 months ago

Located a few minutes from garden by the bay, this satay had a long queue compared to the one nearby. The difference is that this store offers pork satay which the other store doesn’t. However the por…

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