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大拇指烤吧 -义顺 Thumbs Up BBQ -Yishun

3.5(50)on Googleyishun

291 Yishun Street 22, #01-361, Singapore 760291

Dine-inTakeoutDelivery

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence
C+Worth a visit

Score: 65 / 100

Queue wait30
Consistency40
Food quality70
Value for money75

Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 30 May 2026

Our take: Thumbs Up BBQ in Yishun offers a range of Dongbei-style Chinese cuisine, with a focus on skewers and larger sharing plates.

We note consistent feedback regarding generous portion sizes, making it suitable for families or groups.

The lamb skewers are frequently highlighted for being tender and lacking a gamey smell, a positive for those sensitive to it.

Other dishes like the spicy chicken oil and tomato egg omelette receive praise, as does the Yangzhou fried rice for its flavour.

However, some dishes like the 蒜泥白肉 (garlic pork) have been described as bland due to insufficient sauce, and the salted egg pumpkin as not crispy enough.

There are also reports of significant wait times during busy periods, with quoted times often underestimating the actual wait.

A notable concern is the occasional mix-up in orders, with one instance of an incorrect and partially eaten item being packed for takeaway.

We think it's a place for authentic flavours and large portions, but be prepared for potential service inconsistencies and longer waits during peak hours.

Best for groups looking for a hearty, affordable Chinese meal, but manage expectations regarding service speed and order accuracy.

Signature

lamb skewers

Wait time

expect 10-20 min wait during crowded periods, but it may extend to over an hour

Score: 65 · 5 sources

What customers say

Thumbs Up BBQ in Yishun receives mixed but generally positive feedback, with many customers praising its authentic Dongbei cuisine, generous portions, and affordability, particularly for skewers like the non-gamey lamb.

However, some diners have experienced significant service issues, including inaccurate wait times and incorrect or unhygienic takeaway orders.

Specific dishes like the garlic pork (蒜泥白肉) and salted egg pumpkin have received criticism for blandness or texture, while others like spicy chicken oil, tomato egg omelette, and Yangzhou fried rice are frequently commended.

Authentic Dongbei cuisine & affordabilityInconsistent service & order accuracyGenerous portion sizesVariability in dish quality (e.g., skewers vs. garlic pork)
50% positive20% neutral30% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★Jeiv Lin· 5 months ago

At first I was judging by the rating 3.8 but seriously,Really affordable Chinese cuisine, especially in a neighbourhood area in Yishun, I usually go china town to get my Chinese food cravings. but now…

★★★★Ador· 4 months ago

Been there many times in the past. But Yesterday, the restaurant was crowded and the Chinese old lady was not honest to inform customers the possible time frame to get a table. To all waiting customer…

★★★★★Mei Jin Lee· 12 months ago

蒜泥白肉was very disappointing, where the meat and sauce was separated. Sauce given was not enough to coat all of the meat as well. Ended up quite bland for the pork. Salted egg pumpkin was not bad but no…

★★★★★Sarah Johnson· a year ago

super yummy fooood! the 辣子鸡 is not so good. a little overcooked, but the spicy chicken oil and the tomato egg omelette were so good. the yangzhou fried rice also very flavourful and perfectly salted.

★★★★★Jimmy Yee· a year ago

The croaker fish was too salty for me. Mala chicken was good. Felt the squid could be more seasoned. Marinated Chicken sticks got fats so not to my liking. Food portion was large for 2 pax. They serv…

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