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SMAC BBQ (Paya Lebar) 木炭串烧（巴耶利峇）
2 Jln Lokam, #01-54 Kensington Square, Paya Lebar, Singapore 537846
SMAC BBQ serves Chinese BBQ at its Paya Lebar location in the Hougang area. Located at 2 Jln Lokam in Kensington Square, the restaurant offers charcoal-grilled skewers and barbecue dishes. With 215 reviews on Google, it maintains a 4.5 rating.
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STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 85 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 1 month ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 21 Jul 2026
Our take: SMAC BBQ offers a wide array of grilled skewers and other Chinese BBQ dishes, with many patrons praising the tender, well-seasoned meats.
Signature items include the Grilled Beef with Soy Sauce, described as tender and flavorful, alongside popular choices like grilled pork belly, chicken, and various vegetable skewers such as lotus root and potato slices.
We note the consistent praise for fresh ingredients and the option for free ice cream, which adds a thoughtful touch to the dining experience.
While some reviewers appreciate the 'crispy outer, soft inner' texture of the lamb, one dissenting opinion suggests the grilling method might be electric rather than charcoal, and that a 'yellow ginger oil' gives some items a non-traditional curry taste.
Service is frequently highlighted as attentive and friendly, and the ambiance, with both indoor and pet-friendly outdoor seating, makes it suitable for a relaxing meal.
The restaurant is open until 2 AM, making it a strong contender for late-night dining.
We'd recommend SMAC BBQ for its variety of skewers and late operating hours, especially for those seeking a relaxed, well-serviced meal.
Best for groups looking for a casual, late-night bite, but be prepared for potential waits during busy periods.
Signature
Grilled Beef with Soy Sauce
Best time
late-night (after 10:30pm)
Wait time
can be slow during peak hours
Score: 85 · 5 sources
What customers say
SMAC BBQ (Paya Lebar) is highly praised for its tender and well-seasoned skewers, with many customers highlighting the excellent value for money and fresh ingredients.
While some find the cooking method not authentically charcoal-grilled and note a strong ginger/curry taste on some items, the overall sentiment is very positive, with specific commendations for dishes like grilled beef, oysters, and various vegetable skewers.
Service is consistently described as excellent, with staff like Thel Ei Mon receiving special mentions, and the ambiance, including pet-friendly outdoor seating, is appreciated for late-night dining.
Google Reviews
We went there first time as it's near to our house, just 10 walking... We were impressed with their staff warm welcome with free snacks starter. All the meat/food was very juicy and delicious. We orde…
Food was delicious, and service was great! The server was attentive and took great care of us, quickly helping to change out our charcoal to a fresh piece once burnt out. The skewers and the wheat c…
Great spot for a casual BBQ session. The charcoal grill really brings out that smoky flavour, and the skewers were well done and nicely seasoned. Food came out fresh and hot, portions were decent, an…
The food is super yummy, we love it and the staff also very friendly. We come many many times already I give 5🌟🌟
The meat skewers were all fantastic. The portion is huge for the price and the taste is excellent. We had cravings for Chinese BBQ and this eatery fulfilled our cravings.
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