The Satay Queen of San Francisco | Street Food Icons

Elly Suraya Greenfield is the owner of Satay By The Bay SF, the only Singaporean, Malay & Halal food truck in San Francisco. Although satay is their most popular dish, as it’s marinated overnight, grilled to order on bamboo skewers, and served with homemade peanut sauce whose recipe was handed down by Elly’s grandmother, the food truck also sells other Singaporean-inspired dishes such as chili crab sandwiches and chili crab fries.
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[@nieshvanterpool]

Elly’s husband getting emotional speaking about her wishes for her family to see the business 😪🖤. so sweet, hope they get to see how Elly is flourishing irl!

[@98802ohhey]

I’m so glad I wasn’t the only one who got the feels during that.

[@aaronrowe34]

Yeah damn, waterworks almost got me

[@aaronrowe34]

Wait … the ending hahahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nieshvanterpool]

@@aaronrowe34 hehehe, that tickled me too. so sweet

[@ajoshi250]

Isnt that the sleeping emoji

[@bahasha9861]

I think Elly's husband is the invisible glue that bonds everything together. Good job there mate, for being fully supportive of your lady!

[@syahshar2982]

nice way of diminishing her efforts

[@Deppie_____]

@@syahshar2982 you know he didnt mean it anywhere close to that

[@tokyotyson6903]

@@syahshar2982 twitter and KZbin the type of place where well articulated sentences still get misinterpreted. You can say "I like pancakes" and somebody will say "So you hate waffles?" No bitch. Dats a whole new sentence. Wtf is you talkin about

[@sxp0137]

Man when her husband was talking about her and started tearing, made me cry. You can see how proud of her he was

[@mikhailbaunto4324]

When the husband got teary, you know you have found a great partner. Being there for you all along in your journey. Such a beautiful inspiring story.

[@AHK206]

Her husband is an amazing partner and person. She's very lucky.

[@steviewonderisnotblind5833]

He seems like a good dude.

[@parlayin]

Most definitely

[@craiglang8908]

He puts up with that voice.

[@brozors]

This was an online relationship that ended up working out. They’re both very lucky.

[@gustavogonzalez3004]

He’s very lucky

[@farisahmadf_]

As a javanese i was surprised when saw her peanut sauce. Just like kind of peanut sauce that we had. But when she said her father was javanese descent and she showed her grandmother photo, Now it all make sense. I hope to visit her shop

[@norf2690]

Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia share a lot of similarities in terms of food. I believe sate is easy to find in Indonesia too, right?

[@farisahmadf_]

@@norf2690 yeah easy to found as well. The thing that blown me away is the melayu version of peanut sauce looks the same with ours and taste the same as well i bet. Hi are you Malaysian btw?

[@xatryalaxamana]

@@norf2690 Well javanese people came from java which is in Indonesia, it would be weird if you cant find it

[@nangryo]

@@norf2690 Yes it is, but there are many variety of it. The meat, the spices, and the sauce. Even in the Javanese region has distinct variety of it. Some can be just with simple soy sauce, some even has fresh tomato slices sambals to accompany it. And that's just talks about the satay in Javanese region. Not including other famous satay producer region like from Padang, Bali, and many other.

[@arapaimagold8088]

I would like to pin point the region for that. While peanut sauce is common across Java island. One region will always stand out, and that's Madura.

[@lucidx88]

she is full of life. wish her family all her success

[@lucidx88]

their*

[@christinalaw3375]

@@lucidx88 RUN!!! its the grammar police, dont taze me bro!

[@SkeletonCreeper03]

@@christinalaw3375 its the same person

[@byron4622]

@@christinalaw3375 he corrected himself lol

[@chefbobsg]

I'm a true blue Singaporean. I smiled all the way from the start of the video until it got to David. The feels. That's love right there. Nothing but love for them and may their business prosper to greater heights. Thank you Vice for showcasing this.

[@irenelye5706]

She makes Singaporeans proud... I am one too....

[@yut576]

Not often SG being showcased overseas like this

[@ashmaagu9448]

Elly's husband crying while talking about her is so touching.

[@dawnrobbins5877]

How can their daughter not be successful? She has two loving parents as role models! ❤️

[@hatemustache4218]

They’re perfect for each other. He’s literally crying for her. I wish them both the best ❤️

[@funyuns5822]

and yet of course he's here

[@carlod803]

You are everywhere.

[@pattyrat]

He is a fake one

[@toyajackson556]

That was beautiful.

[@sofiaestrada4216]

I love her personality. Trhough it all, she still has a big smile on her face. what an inspiration. And her husband is amazing.

[@mirandasinn]

her vibe her energy it’s literally everything

[@nezuko3943]

Ikr can just felt her energy through my phone screen 😆😂

[@ashleighc8303]

I really love these series, especially when it’s boss ladies fulfilling their dreams, and their partners / husbands supporting them no matter what.

[@akira1983x]

When I worked in KL, I'd end up wondering the streets of the Golden Triangle at night and seeing the different 24 hour Mamak, Chinese and Satay places; all the little food trucks too and the lanterns and lights. It was like a cultural fusion of Tamil, Malay, Chinese cuisines and everyone doing their thing. I can still remember the sweet, charred taste of satay grilled to order that just melted in your mouth when you broke past that delicate crust of caramelised meat and marinade. The kacang (peanut) sauce just took it over the top. I could eat 20 skewers no problem. Oh and I just remembered the cubes of sticky rice too. Man... those were good days, just seeing some old auntie or uncle fanning the flames and the hot humid nights, people watching.

[@manithangavalu7885]

You're very passionate about food and i can actually taste the satay , just by reading your comment. It's mouth watering.

[@str2010]

As a Singaporean, even though we have our own good food, I still miss KL. The taste of the food there is something else, and the atmosphere cannot compare

[@rianblue9727]

Sebuah cerita mengatakan sate ada di Indonesia sejak abad ke-15 dibawa oleh pedagang Arab di tanah Jawa. Selain mengenalkan Islam, mereka juga mengenalkan budaya kuliner setempat yang kemudian diadaptasi oleh orang Jawa menjadi sate khas orang Jawa. Versi lainnya mengatakan bahwa sate berasal dari pedagang India. Indonesian food!🇮🇩

[@akmalhakim3461]

@@rianblue9727 and still there are someone who's claiming all the food and stuff. Overproud to be honest. Just stop it.

[@bunbinban5344]

@@rianblue9727 waaaa....burger ramly also from indonesia lorr. Mee Bandung, Sirap Bandung, cincalok, budu all originated from east java. Kahkahkah...

[@wadafik]

Didn't expect to see a Malay street food featured here. What a pleasant surprise seeing it so well-received overseas!

[@sleepyearth]

Most malay street food are well-received by foreigners.

[@argasatrio4526]

i live in bandung, and i can say that's satay and peanut sauce is magical..

[@InfiniteNaturalMystic]

Elly’s husband really adores her immensely.

[@DiaDeLaDead]

Her husband is a good, decent person. Especially when he cried about her parents unable to see her success.

[@_thomas1031]

YET AGAIN, another SPECTACULAR authentic Food truck owner and kitchen🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@zwanzo1]

So proud of you, Elly, David and Soraya. Am sure your parents and grandparents are all proud of you.

[@raywinny]

Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore together strong🤝

[@nas2817]

How could we not. So much shared culture and food (with some variant depending on areas). It will be silly if we keep bickering about who's better or who owns what culture/food. 🥰

[@ohmyafy]

🇲🇾 🇸🇬 🇮🇩

[@nhrmy9490]

Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapura. A class

[@awgalif7331]

Brunei?

[@elizaeri1295]

@@awgalif7331 ya of course, masuk sekali

[@ajo510]

I love the passion people have when cooking. Its one of those things thats just a universal language and everyone gets it. I honestly think food could end all wars

[@ahaaha999]

If a guy wearing a bojio shirt is there you know its legit

[@arapaimagold8088]

Bojio means not inviting.

[@SincerelyBern]

Just tried this truck this week and wow. The chili garlic crab sandwich was amazing! The bread was so fresh and crunchy and the crab was just 🔥

[@scipio2074]

Munchies casually uploading the best video in this series.

[@syazanisani94]

WHAT A CHARACTER! Love the energy, love the fact that she thrives of embracing her heritage.

[@RodebertX]

This family is amazing and everyone is so charismatic I want to keep watching and hearing their stories

[@romstar]

Aww 😍 this was a sweet story! Blessings on this beautiful lady and her family! I hope her parents get a chance to see how well she is doing.🙏🙏😘

[@Jurnalist_]

Husband crying over wife's dreams and wishes. That is how you know it's real. Bless up yall.

[@xxrush420xx]

She knows what’s up. Chicken thigh is the BEST cut.

[@jerryreid813]

"Feel like a failed rebel." Lol.

[@TheAxeaman]

Both of these persons seems to be so honest with themselves. Lovely.

[@mirzaardhiansyah5944]

i can feel his feels and thoughts when he's talking about her parents. maybe he just don't want talk about it with her because it might trigger a guilt trip or bad memories. all he wanted is her parents are proud of her.

[@Back_To_Basics]

About time a halal Malay Singaporean food truck shows up. More halal Malay food is very much needed all around the world. Thank you for the initiative! I’ll definitely come to San Francisco one day and buy your satay! 😍

[@divacute9369]

Assalamualaikum Elly. I'm so proud off you. I was married and lived on the bay area for over 10 years. And it was so hard to find anything halal then. I used to have to make everything I wanted to eat when I was there. Kudos to you. #Be safe!! 🌹🌹

[@cannibalronny7314]

start eating pork,its gratifying,eat some bacon too it will help you not write stupid comments,hope you dont get angry and blow yourself

[@sleeplessinmiami1503]

@cannibal Ronny RUDE!

[@divacute9369]

@@cannibalronny7314 to each its own.

[@wanasmav]

Cannibal is the result of the swine virus eating your brain slowly inside out.

[@meyhaqim9090]

@@cannibalronny7314 Dont talking nonsense dude.

[@tngchinghwa]

As a singaporean, agree with a lot of what she said

[@bimodwipratomo3099]

As a indonesian we can't agree about lot of thing

[@classicpotato3352]

Alot of chinese in singapore that shout and when i was there, a singaporean lady told me “ why you look like this woman” i was so confused than I realized thats how some Singaporean people talk, very very direct and “in your face” type of talking

[@fatha._]

@@bimodwipratomo3099 i agree with u

[@christinalaw3375]

aiya, you see so many foreigners moving to sinkie and say its better. Grass always greener mah, dont be like that wan. lol

[@matkpopdaus1985]

@@bimodwipratomo3099 sorry Satay is food culture !! Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia all have their own satay history story..

[@lyntampos9529]

I like her personality. She seems a very happy person. She would make a very fun friend

[@mariokitsdarumlawang8460]

Street Food Icons, never disappointing me. another great video, another great person we are seeing, and another great street food around the world.

[@masbeeu]

My Girl Elly! Yay! Congratulations on your Satay!! Loving the video! Can't wait to see you n the fam!

[@frankiepoolboy]

Great story about a hard working family that always keeps their sense of humor. Their daughter is getting an exceptional education.

[@kalmage136]

I absolutely love the way she speaks & her energy, actually gives me hope on humanity & food

[@lukepang4245]

I’m a SG person and I am thankful that she is expanding our dishes to the US🎉

[@Souhaylariff]

Bravo Kak Elly!!! So proud of you and family! I look forward to drop by one day! ❤ from SG!🤗😍

[@jdrobin1]

I remember when I visited Singapore and Malaysia. The food was sooooo goooooddd ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KaliCush]

Family tradition and culture is important. Never forget where you come from and where you're going. I am definitely eating there next time I'm in San Francisco.

[@frizzky7976]

I got teary also, keep up the good work girl, love her personality already, best of luck from Indonesia!

[@guillermoverdun]

I love these videos! life lessons! be yourself people! peace and blessings!

[@matthewmendoza1366]

Very wholesome video, gotta stop by whenever I am in the Bay Area!

[@knackerbags5994]

I generally feel sorry for people who are allergic to nuts

[@Rensiemannn]

peanuts aren't nuts though

[@mikey2722]

There's always one person...

[@matthewjay660]

@@Rensiemannn They’re légumes, (a seed or pod). 👍🏻

[@calebwee328]

Either way, still an allergen

[@Seren_ity22]

They are missing out.

[@ceciliagarama55]

Good food is about soul and my goodness there is no shortage of soul from this family. I wish you all the best!

[@FunTravelLondon]

"May your parents live happily for many many more years" My prayers for all readers. Stay Blessed

[@starlet5350]

Likewise 💙

[@sdogg]

The husband is a legend. What a supportive partner to have.

[@plaidpeach7506]

OMG! I know Elly’s husband and daughter. They are such wonderful people. I’m so happy for them ❤️❤️❤️

[@via3760]

you make Singapore Proud!! We love you queen.. cant wait to come over to try!!

[@CBD7069..]

Food looks amazing, amazing family too. Love their dynamic.

[@saffsapuan]

bringing satay to next level. really proud both of u.

[@AaliyahJ-wt7vs]

She is so sweet and funny. I love this video. Her food looks incredible!

[@Glee73]

Happy to see their passion and success. Where i'm from, i can just head out 5 mins from home and get freshly grilled satay at any time of the day (pre-pandemic unfortunately. lockdowns have stopped that part of our lives). I love the style of her peanut sauce, thick and sticks to the meat which is important.

[@Avontario]

Elly is so sweet and her husband is so supportive. They are a great team. I wish them all the best for the future ❤️❤️

[@leonardo1519]

She was amazing! And her husband getting emotional when speaking about her family. Wish her and the family the best!

[@kathyerickson9402]

What a great personality...definitely a key "ingredient" in her food. That peanut sauce looks incredible!

[@luqmanulhakim8684]

BAIK LAH KAK! So happy for you and your family! Keep on shining! Wishing all of you nothing but the best!

[@DriftingSandSurfpopBand]

What a delicious video--and the peanut sauce SERIOUSLY is the BEST!! 😋

[@billyribak8498]

Dude!! Everything about Satay By the Bay is great: the food, the people, and the Rock’n’Roll soul. This documentary piece is really well done too. This family has great character and values. It shows in their food and in their fantastic daughter. Thank you Dave, Elly, and Suraya! You guys ROCK!

[@geechen1025]

Love this one! Elly is a rebel firecracker and David is a calming hug, great balance! I wonder if Elly have any plans to sell her families peanut sauce in a jar in the future - would love to try!

[@UncleBillsKitchen]

Thanks for the video. I can't wait for my next trip to the bay area to give it a try.

[@brianmoody2549]

You have the right way too do your job in cooking food,having the heart and the know who can help you in along way.knowing what’s needed to make your food tastes fresh and great,the people will come.

[@poops0up]

Damn that was a huuggee order of fries, everything looks so tasty!

[@tito2337tito]

What a beautiful personality and strong will to strive for the best..many blessings!! REBELS ROCK🍢

[@7ETRNL]

I LOOOOOVE MUNCHIES VIDEOS!!! So inspiring.

[@gxniie1825]

One of my fav food! I'm happy for u sis Eli. Best of luck and yes your satay is everything, looks so yummy😍🇲🇾🙏🏽

[@CoenCommijs]

people who dislike this are either peanut allergic or just generally miserable with seeing a good, happy and satisfied family. Fok those peeps, I'm dying for some satay now =)

[@edsel6502]

Or Malaysians that are going "Molasses?" Kajang satay > Normal Malaysian satay > Singaporean satay > Indonesian satay > Thai satay

[@Sokkka08277]

Im allergic to peanuts but the food still looks so good ;-;

[@TsLeng]

Uncle Roger ask why so weak?!

[@zakenmaru8612]

Oy don't gaslight all of us peanut allergy people, I'm deathly allergic and you don't know what I'd give to try one of these :(

[@Real_British]

Whats wrong being a peanut allergic? They got reason for it and theyre smart enough to tell not to have a peanut sauce on that satay

[@ikangaming94]

i'm Indonesian. And that Satay looks delicious and HUUUGEE!!. Never seen such a huge a skewer of satay in my entire life. I'll try that one and will eat a lot of it cuz i love to eat.

[@allanhuang8851]

Her personality and the passion for food is just next level

[@kufunahashi5056]

I’ve been to their truck once before this video and their food is so amazing:)) (i had the satay and crab chili fries) so happy to see them here I definitely gotta go again

[@jazzyfizzle0]

YAY AREA !! Best video yet , COVER MORE BAY RESTAURANTS

[@harveyknws1]

Love this story. I wanna make a trip out there to try her food.

[@tiffanythompson5072]

I'm glad she went on her gut to move and make a difference in her life. I feel like she is enjoying herself with her family. Love it

[@bamababelove]

I can relate to her story! She’s living my dreams 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 congratulations 🎉🎊🍾🎈 you inspired me and many others 👍👍👍

[@ITheMusicLover]

Now I have to go on a road trip to sf this lady is a gem

[@itemanise]

One of the best satay in the bay area hands down!! Absolutely love their peanut sauce. ❤

[@nevrnharpp3184]

it made by a malay then surely authentic

[@rainalsahai3255]

Love her story. God bless her, her family and her business.

[@jupitermoon8671]

Love her whole vibe! She’s so warm

[@FierceSmokey]

This is my friend, and I love her so much. Truly so proud of her and her family!

[@ryemousseau3454]

Omg you are one lucky woman she seems fun, nice and can cook well.

[@FierceSmokey]

@@ryemousseau3454 She is so great. And her daughter- I remember when I could pick her up and carry her!

[@Jdmingo209]

What days and time are they usually there at that location by the Tiki Lounge? Do you know? I would like to try it one day. 😂

[@sujata1371]

I love her energy ! She seems like a really fun, sweet and hardworking person 😋

[@sharifahsyed6869]

Alhamdulillah... Tahmiah Elly kerana berjaya membuka perniagaan makanan di San Fransisco... Didoakan semuga perniagaan Elly bertambah maju dan berjaya dikenali di USA... Tengok rojak tahu tu, terasa lapar pulak..

[@muhammadnorkhairi8990]

Inspirational! Thanks for sharing!

[@Jamie-yz5hs]

Proud to watch Singaporean to be so successful in the United States...btw love the authentic Malay Satay

[@vinhthe3831]

He loves her alot. Best wishes for them!!!

[@ThumperKJFK]

Elly, you and David are Blessed, to have such a crazy life. I am horned to have viewed this video of your journey. Thank you.

[@randyo6019]

Such a great story! My parents are Cambodian and Vietnamese with French descent. I can’t wait to look her up when I’m in SF. This is what makes America!!

[@Aiai-gb3oj]

When she said bay area i was very happy. I live in concord not to far from sf. Ima go there soon 😃

[@DeeBee7O7]

Same here!

[@luqmanHG]

how's the food 😉

[@f.s.firdaus8106]

Satay, one of the best Malaysian/Singaporean foods

[@afnanariff84]

love it guys..such an amazing couple. Shout out from Malaysia

[@amarbaha]

OMG that looks DELICIOUS! I love that combo of food after visiting Singapore!

[@tacyzarc]

I hope more people around the world discover Malay and Indonesian dishes. They don’t know what they’re missing.

[@elenazaaba7522]

Kudos for serving Halal Malay food! X

[@DebbieAllred3]

Loved seeing glimpses of Pacifica, one of my favorite places to visit.

[@zj33pk]

I just love the smile and that radiating energy