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Kemuri BBQ

4.7(429)on Googlenovena

400 Balestier Rd, #01-41 Balestier Plaza, Singapore 329802

Kemuri BBQ serves barbecue in Novena, located at 400 Balestier Road in Balestier Plaza. Visitors frequently note the quality of the meat and the restaurant's welcoming atmosphere.

Dine-inTakeoutDelivery

Opening Hours

Today (Thursday)5:30 – 10:00 PM

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STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
AExcellent

Score: 85 / 100

Atmosphere60
Food quality90
Value for money85

Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 21 Jul 2026

Our take: Kemuri BBQ, tucked away in a quiet mall in Novena, consistently earns high praise for its smoked meats and friendly service.

We see a strong consensus around the tenderness of the beef cheek and the overall quality of the Texas Tres Combo, which some reviewers note can feed up to four small eaters despite being listed for 2-3 pax.

The picanha, brisket, and dino ribs also receive positive mentions for their execution.

Beyond the meats, the sides like fried okra, brussels sprouts, and fried squid are highlighted as unique and addictive.

Desserts such as the cornbread with hojicha ice cream and banana bread pudding are also popular.

While the atmosphere is described as clean, its corridor location is a minor point of contention for some.

We think Kemuri BBQ is a strong contender for those seeking well-executed smoked meats and unique sides in a welcoming environment.

Best for groups looking to share a platter, and worth visiting during off-peak hours to secure a table easily.

Signature

Texas Tres Combo

Best time

off-peak hours

Score: 85 · 5 sources

What customers say

Kemuri BBQ receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its tender smoked meats, particularly the beef cheek and brisket, and unique sides like fried okra and addictive brussel sprouts.

Customers frequently praise the friendly and welcoming staff, even during off-peak or near-closing hours.

While food quality is consistently high, some note that portions could be larger for certain dishes, and the corridor atmosphere is a minor detractor.

Tender smoked meats (beef cheek, brisket)Unique and flavourful sides (brussel sprouts, fried okra)Friendly and welcoming serviceValue for money / meat qualityAtmosphere (corridor location)
90% positive5% neutral5% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Amanda Chng· 3 weeks ago

Came here to celebrate a birthday. Reservations were easy (week day evening). We arrived early but were seated promptly and ordered. We had the sausage and chicken gumbo, the mac & cheese with pulled…

★★★★Whiskey Tea· a month ago

Great smoky flavors for meats . We got the sharing platter for 5 pax but there is only 3 of us . Smoked meats include beef ribs , brisket , pulled pork, chicken , duck , bacon. You can select 5 but o…

★★★★★Alvin Choo· 4 months ago

I can't remember how I came about this place, but I had it saved since the concept of Japan x Texan smoked meats is unheard of. The restaurant itself is quite small, so the tables are located at the c…

★★★★★Cheng “Starship”· 2 months ago

Awesome smoked meat, all great and beyond expectation! Tried the Jambalaya and it was great too! Friendly boss and service. And most important of all, the price is reasonable and I am sure we will p…

★★★★★Mark Yeo· 2 months ago

Amazing meats. Friendly service. Very responsive and helpful conversation and ease of ordering over WhatsApp and straightforward payment arrangement via QR paynow. The jambalaya rice is super yummy as…

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