串烧郎 Kushiro BBQ

93, Jalan Serampang, Taman Sri Tebrau, 80500 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia · Malaysia

★ 4.8 on Google · 879 reviews · View on Google Maps

37 / 100

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Oct 13, 2026 · 196 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst: — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account: — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text: — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

880 reviews examined

Google rating: 4.8★
Not-flagged average: 4.7★
Flagged: 22%
Coverage: 100%

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Oct 13, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Reviewers report that Kushiro BBQ is a newly opened Japanese-style skewered barbecue restaurant offering a wide selection of fresh skewers, hot pot, and side dishes. The restaurant features a relaxed, cozy atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating, making it a popular spot for late-night gatherings.

+ Repeated strengths

Atmosphere and Ambiance

Reviewers frequently praise the cozy, Japanese-inspired environment, describing it as a great place to chill, take photos, and hang out with friends or family.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-11-06
Newly opened, I super love the atmosphere!!! Food is good too as they only lightly season so u can taste the meat itself & the seasoning doesn't overpower😋 Super good spot to chill drink and eat some Japanese 串🍢

5★ · 2025-11-07
I was drawn in by the signboard and decor while passing by, and the atmosphere was indeed great—perfect for taking photos! The area where the ingredients were displayed was uniquely designed, and the free selection of skewers was quite conv...

5★ · 2025-11-20
A very chill shop with a nice ambiance. Great for coming with friends! 👍👍

Food Quality and Variety

Reviewers report a wide variety of fresh, flavorful charcoal-grilled skewers and hot pot dishes, with specific praise for items like the caramelized pineapple, seafood, and sukiyaki.

2 supporting reviews

4★ · 2025-11-17
Just opened for about a week or so .... nice ambience and setting ... food's good hope it stays this way ... i wasnt prepared that normal corn can taste this good ... the beef is alright only(i have had way better ones) must order the scall...

5★ · 2025-11-25
Super cosy environment, good svc and super nice food. Highly recommended to order the grill pineapple, you definitely won’t regret! Definitely will back again.

Service

Many reviewers note that the staff are friendly, welcoming, and provide attentive service during their visits.

1 supporting review

5★ · 2025-11-07
I was drawn in by the signboard and decor while passing by, and the atmosphere was indeed great—perfect for taking photos! The area where the ingredients were displayed was uniquely designed, and the free selection of skewers was quite conv...

− Repeated complaints

Parking

Reviewers frequently mention that parking space is limited and can be difficult to find during dinner hours.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2025-11-23
The environment is clean and tidy, and the food is delicious. Parking is a bit difficult to find during dinner time.

5★ · 2025-11-24
Only parking is limited

5★ · 2025-11-29
The staff were friendly, and the environment was clean and comfortable. Hopefully, the food will also taste good. The only downside is that parking is difficult to find.

Slow Service and Wait Times

Some reviewers report slow service, long wait times for food during peak hours, and dishes being served individually rather than all at once.

3 supporting reviews

4★ · 2025-11-21
The service is attentive and the overall dining experience is excellent, but the food waiting so long

1★ · 2025-12-06
Not responsibility staff, food was waiting almost 1hour. Ask for help with 2-3staff have no response.

2★ · 2026-03-14
The food itself was decent, but the service was honestly terrible. The staff were all busy doing their own things and completely ignored new customers. When we arrived, no one acknowledged us at all. The food also took an extremely long tim...

Pricing and Value

A number of reviewers feel that the food is on the expensive side and that portions or overall quality do not fully match the higher prices.

2 supporting reviews

3★ · 2025-11-15
Overall food is just okay. Taste is underwhelming. Price is rather on the high side.

3★ · 2025-12-01
The environment was quite nice, the atmosphere was good, and the playlist was also quite good. The price was a bit expensive. The fly fans could hold more, as there were a lot of flies because the food was all raw.

Good for

Late-night supper and drinks
Casual gatherings with friends or family
Trying Japanese-style charcoal-grilled skewers

Avoid if

You are in a rush and need fast food service
You are sensitive to warm or stuffy indoor seating areas
You prefer low-cost, budget-friendly dining

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

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Reviews per month, total and flagged
Month	Reviews	Flagged
Nov ’25	123	37
Dec ’25	139	23
Jan ’26	60	12
Feb ’26	30	4
Mar ’26	134	23
Apr ’26	44	7
May ’26	31	15
Jun ’26	53	15
Jul ’26	94	12
Aug ’26	117	29
Sep ’26	9	0
Oct ’26	46	19

Rating distribution

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Evidence

burst
8 occurrences — worst: 14 five-star reviews on 2025-11-21 vs avg 2.1/day
Show all 8
- 8 five-star reviews on 2025-11-19 vs avg 1.4/day
- 14 five-star reviews on 2025-11-21 vs avg 2.1/day
- 12 five-star reviews on 2026-03-14 vs avg 2.1/day
- 5 five-star reviews on 2026-05-25 vs avg 0.5/day
- 7 five-star reviews on 2026-05-26 vs avg 0.7/day
- 7 five-star reviews on 2026-06-02 vs avg 1.0/day
- 5 five-star reviews on 2026-10-07 vs avg 0.7/day
- 10 five-star reviews on 2026-10-10 vs avg 1.0/day
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low activity account 132 reviews flagged weight 0.8
duplicate text 6 reviews flagged weight 0.9

Flagged reviews

Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording

Love this place, food was great and atmosphere is perfect for family dinner and friends!

Janica Magracia-Lim ★★★★★ 2025-11-27 suspicion 90
Bo Wang ★★★★★ 2026-05-25 suspicion 100

Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording

Highly recommended! The food portions were just right and delicious, and the BBQ prices were quite reasonable! Most importantly, the atmosphere was fantastic! 👍🏼 All the staff were very polite! 👍🏼

草草下 ★★★★★ 2025-12-25 suspicion 90
Kelvin Lim ★★★★★ 2026-02-26 suspicion 90

Exhibit — 2 reviews, near-identical wording

This barbecue is absolutely delicious! The scallion oil udon noodles are flavorful and the noodles are springy 👍🏻 The grilled fish is grilled just right and has a smooth and tender texture. The caramelized pineapple with soju is simply amazing~ I definitely have to come back next time!

Ah Ling ★★★★★ 2026-06-14 suspicion 90
Collin ★★★★★ 2026-08-31 suspicion 90

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 190 remaining flagged reviews.

Jian Yang

1 review

★★★★★

2025-11-19

The food is delicious, with a wide variety of choices, reasonable prices, friendly staff, and a great atmosphere, making it suitable for family dinners, couples' dinners, or even solo enjoyment.