I've been to 7 bamboo dozens of times throughout the years. It's the closest I've even been to world peace. You have people of every race, gender, creed, etc just trying to belt their lungs out on the stage. It's where everyone can be the weirdest version of themselves and no one cares. I do miss the days when rapper Johnny and the guy that brought his own bongos would be out, but I'm sure there will be a new generation of those folks soon. The bartenders are mostly ok but the drinks are kind of inconsistent (a friend and I ordered the same drink and they were totally different). They do check id but it's annoying because I'm clearly a much older demographic lol. They don't serve food (I know they did at one point in time, but idk why they don't anymore). read more

One of my favorite bars of all time. Lovely staff including the front door dudes, good drinks and the vibes are immaculate. I have so many amazing memories here ! read more

It's a great place to have a fun place to be silly in costume and wigs, and sing your heart out with lots of encouragement from the crowd. Our group of 6 arrived at 8PM to get on the virtual queue early. Wait was about 30-45 min even that early in the night. There were many regulars there ready to sing already. We were fine with waiting and enjoyed a round of drinks. Getting a table at that time was easy but within a couple hours, the place was crowded. The bartender was attentive even as more people came in. She got us our drink orders pretty fast. Drinks were ok, but we were there for karaoke not a cocktail experience. read more

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It wouldn't be Japantown without a proper karaoke bar. This is a great spot to visit with friends, or you could plan a team building trip like I did! read more

7 Bamboo - Lounges Near Me - San Jose, California

The first time I went to 7 Bamboo was many years ago when my roomie at the time took me with her and her side man. Lol... that must have been like 2012, if I remember correctly. Wow.. 13 years ago?! My friend mentioned that she wants to go karaoke so I remember this place so I suggested that we go here. There's no cover charge so that's good. Many of the seating were reserved. My friend happen to nab a table once a couple left. I downloaded the app to sign up to join the karaoke list. It only shows up to 10 on the list so we had no idea where we were on that list. We got a some drinks. She got a Singapore Sling while I got the We Be Jammin. Mine was tasty, but strong. Lol... I definitely felt giddy after drinking that one. We got tired of waiting so we ended up going elsewhere. By the time, we left the place, then we were finally on the 10th spot. Lol... I think if you want to sing, you have to sign very early when they open. Or maybe the regulars already signed up way beforehand? That's what my friend thinks... that they signed up from their home. Hahaha... I did enjoy my drink and listening to people sing. read more

Amazing place karaoke place! I'm definitely coming back. it's my first time visiting and it was very fun. plenty of songs to choose from, very nice atmosphere, and my friends who drank said the drinks were good. employees are nice too if you come when they open, at 7 pm, you can find free parking outside. just so you know, there is no food you can order, so eat before or afterwards. read more

7 Bamboo - Lounges Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been to this karaoke bar a handful of times and it's always fun. It's a quaint little intimate place, good service, drinks are always good and cute environment or atmosphere. I will definitely come back. read more

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Been going to this place for years and it's unmatched compared to most karaoke spots around the nation! Love this place! Sometimes I try to sneak in a couple of different names in, but the DJs catch on, so I could only use one name. Only seems fair to everyone else waiting. Great place for drinks and to sing your favorite songs in front of others read more

This DJ kept bumping our song down even though it wasn't played in the last hour. This dj sucks

Great atmosphere and great Bartenders! Went to check it out after dinner and I was not disappointed. read more

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Great place, but one thing I'm gonna avoid is getting another sake (soju? I'm not sure) bottle, tiny bottle was $26 wtf and that was during the 50% night so I guess the original cost would've been $52 for the tiny bottle, probably due to the tariffs, I'll get a different drink next time. Got here around 7:30pm on a Saturday, was a bit slow in the beginning but it eventually picked up. Had a great time, I like the way they do song reservations through an app, had an awful experience at a different karaoke bar place so this was a pleasant experience. I don't like screamo type of music BUT there was one guy there who had an amazing voice, he did a great job. Had a good time drinking with friends and singing. read more

7 Bamboo - Lounges Near Me - San Jose, California

This is quickly becoming my favourite bar in the area! Super chill vibes, everyone out just having the time of their lives, karaoke, drinks and bartenders who are super awesome! I dunno what you really want more in a bar, but those are pretty freaking awesome to me! I've been here several times already, and once I wore a crop top jacket without a shirt on, and the bouncer let me in, but later I was told to zip it up, because apparently it was a little too risque for the venue. I laughed it off, cuz it was funny having him tell me, "I'm sorry man, I didn't know you weren't wearing a shirt!" HAAAA!! Like I would ever wear a shirt. read more

Love the vibe and ambiance at 7 Bamboo. Has great vibes and love that they do karaoke during the week. The bartender was friendly and was willing to make drinks that were not on the menu. It was clean and plenty of space for seating. Parking was easy to find as it was during the week. Highly recommend if you want to enjoy a low key night with karaoke. read more

7 Bamboo - Lounges Near Me - San Jose, California

I visited on a Friday night and the queue was for 2 hours. This would be okay if there were more tables/seats. Also if the drinks were good. I got the yuzu martini and it was terrible, like straight rubbing alcohol. Tried the singapore sling off my friend and while it was drinkable, the alcohol they used also tasted rubbish underneath. It's a cute place with a good concept. I also think it has an older crowd. Maybe I'll come back in 10 years and enjoy it. read more

Bamboo Lounge was a blast. We went on Wig Wednesday and the energy in the place was great. Everyone was having fun and really getting into it which made the karaoke even better. The vibe was relaxed and friendly and it felt easy to jump in and sing or just enjoy watching others. I would definitely go back. read more

Come here if you want great vibes. You can sing karaoke on stage for free with a good song selection to choose from. 7 Bamboo's hosts help keep the show rolling and the audience is very encouraging. There is first come, first serve seating. There are open places to stand, dance, and converse with your friends and the nice people here. read more

7 Bamboo - Outdoor area with wooden tables to sit, get fresh air, and enjoy the nighttime ambiance of San Jose's beautiful Japantown. - Lounges Near Me - San Jose, California

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Bad dj he sucks he told my friend it was time for her to sing but she never got to 2 hours later

Djs are weird and rude ... bartenders amd door man are awesome. .. djs really need to be replaced or reminded they aren't that serious and to lighten up.... read more

This is THE place for open karaoke in the South Bay. The KJs are awesome and there is a great community here. I try come as often as I can! read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about this karaoke bar located in the heart of Japantown on Jackson street. The vibes here are super positive! It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or expert singer, the crowd here embraces you with open arms! This is a small venue and space fills up rather quickly. Indoors can be a bit stuffy, but manageable. The only reason for the four stars are because the bar is open limited days of the week and I feel like the bar staff needs help managing the demand of the clientele. The bathrooms are a bit sketch also. Definitely a dive vibe. Overall, this is a fantastic place to go and impress your friends with your karaoke skills or just sing with the crowd. The positive environment is welcoming to all. read more

Fun atmosphere, friendly staff, they made it comfortable to do karaoke in front of people and the rest of the customers cheer everyone on, no negativity, loved it. Great cocktails. read more

Honestly, one of the best karaoke bars in all San Jose. Very diverse, lots of songs in the catalogue, and the drinks are FIRE! It lits up on weekends for sure! read more

I used to come here all the time back in the days. Tonight, was my big milestone birthday. We tipped the bartender guy really well, idk his name, I think he said JoJo, but whatever. Fuck the rude ass people that kept bumping into us and spilling our drinks. And we waited more than 1.5hours for ONE FUCKING SONG AND DIDN'T EVEN GET TO SING!!! I was so fucking mad and of course left. The KJ was also RUDE AS FUCK!!!!! Fuck you all and you really need to improve the business as it's changed so many times in the last few decades. read more

This is one of my favorite nightlife spots in SJ. It's a small venue, so even though it's slightly slower post-COVID era, it still fills up later at night, especially on weekends. I prefer this type of karaoke, rather than individual rooms. It's just so much funner, and more interactive, everyone is always in good spirits, singing out loud to the music, which is easy since there are plenty of screens all around the walls to follow the lyrics. Everyone's a good sport, no matter who's on stage.. there are some great vocals... but even the bad singers are appreciated.. okay, i see people trying to hold in their laughs sometimes when the bad ones sing.. but it's still fun (and funny)! Even the workers take the stage sometimes (bartenders/KJ), which is cool, except if you're waiting for a drink and there's no one to serve you at the bar. The bartender last Saturday was cool (Brian), he was working hard and was very personable.. and most importantly, he made us some good drinks! There are QR codes at the bar and tables to order food (delivered from a different venue) and to view the song list and sign up to get in line to sing... but you don't have to sing on stage to have the best time ever! And the music is so diverse and random-- hip hop, rnb, rap, country, rock, oldies, and even Disney songs-- so you'll get to enjoy all kinds of tunes, while sippin on your favorite drinks and enjoying good company or making new friends. They seem to have blocked off some of the street out front during COVID for outdoor seating, but I didn't see anyone using that area at night (probably since the karaoke is indoors, but with very limited seating and tables inside). There was still a lot of free street parking all around the area. Pre-COVID, they did check ID's on weekends, but they didn't check this past Saturday when I visited (though I came early, before 9pm)... there is no cover charge to enter. 7 Bamboo is perfect for date nights, a chill night out with friends, or even just going solo. Great way to end a hard day/week of work... you can relax and just sing your heart out :) read more

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This is my favorite karaoke bar I have been coming for years. The only thing I do not like about it is how long they take to call your name. Just because you put your name down does not guarantee you will get to sing which sucks. They do skip people read more

Hidden gem in SJ crowd is always good doesnt matter if you can sing or not The bartenders and KJs are amazing read more

waited on the karaoke list for 2 full hours for them to tell me it was too late for me to sing at 1:30 :( the karaoke dj dick grayson let people sign up well after he knew no one would be able to sing, and told us too bad when our name was on the screen about to be able to go on. if they would have told me the list was capped that would have been fine! but they let us wait for two hours to be disappointed. security and bar staff were great however. read more

7 Bamboo - Lounges Near Me - San Jose, California

Randomly stumbled onto 7 bamboo on wiggie Wednesday! Which was the BEST time I've had in a long time! The staff were all so friendly and fun! I mean a wig and a shot for $5 !??? Count me in! Everyone in the bar was so fun and friendly, more importantly drinks were STRONG. Trying to add 7 bamboo onto my rotation! read more

Great place! Love the vibes here; the staff is really nice and even though it's a small place, they allow their patrons to re-enter after taking a nice breather outside. They don't have food (I don't think) but that's not what I went for. I went for drinks and singing. The drinks are killer (the We Be Jammin' is my fav) and they have a convenient water station. Also, the app they use for signing up for songs works well. One of my favorite places to go with my friends. read more

OK the bartenders Rina and her crew are awesome at hidden gem /cozy, karaoke, full bar, and they will always assist you and direct you in the right place every time you wanna sing a song. It's one of the only karaoke bars in Southbay /Silicon Valley. Overall experience, it is freaking awesome for the bang you get for your buck... this is a perfect chill spot for every scenario..I'm not even kidding. You can go on a first date here or a party for a birthday or a surprise celebration for everything and anything. For me impressions are everything and every time I go in here, everyone greets you and treat you with the feelings that satisfies your decision to enjoy the evening. read more

Again, another review about the crazy dress code here. It's not okay to have a sleeveless outfit for a male, but it's okay for a female to have a sleeveless outfit. I'm not saying like a tank top, but an actual sleeveless top with pockets . It's an acceptable outfit elsewhere. The ridiculous rules here are enough reason to cut business off for the new owners, like, how?!? Why?!? read more

Happy place for karaoke, long wait line to sing, drinks cost moderate, food order out, soundsystem can be better. Small place but just right, crowd is decent so far, mix of young adult and older. read more

Japan Town, San Jose, USA is a spiritual place. Some of the best views in the valley are on these streets. This part of town is filled with character, history, and GOOD PEOPLE. 7 Bamboo has karaoke every night. Great singers and drunken fools take turns singing great songs. If you need a friend, just come here and get in the rotation. And make sure you enjoy the performances. The bartenders and KJs are excellent and their jobs. And they're easy on the eyes, too. And their pretty slick on the mic. Come to Japan Town. The vibe at 7 Bamboo is strong. The people are nice. The women are gorgeous and talented. This place is great. But don't ignore the history of Japan Town and how people of Japanese descent were treated by the US government. We can't forget our history. But in the present, there isn't a better place to chill and sing anywhere for miles around. read more

7 Bamboo - Take the stage!! - Lounges Near Me - San Jose, California

I didn't know about this place until recently and it's definitely a vibe. The staff here are friendly. There's a stage where anyone can perform and sing for free. I like the ambiance and decor of the place. Their bathrooms were pretty clean as well. The crowd here is definitely the older crowd. This venue is small so expect to stand. They also sell food here which I haven't tried. They also provide free water here is a big plus. Great place to bring your friends and sing your heart out. read more

This place is a pretty good spot for karaoke. It's really lively and easy to out your songs in via app. They don't serve food here regardless of what the website says. When we went there were sake happy hour. This included 50% off all sake. The bartenders are quick and friendly. The drink prices were super reasonable too. There isn't much seating so get there early to claim a spot. read more

They are all about making whatever kind of chump change you can give them. They lied about having karaoke on certain days and they didn't pick up any phone calls prior to us going, but they didnt pick up. Unfortunately, this is like the fifth time we've come here after 9's games under false pretenses, and next thing you know where the fools. read more

we were waiting for dinner but decided to stop by this place to get some drinks. i am sooo glad we did! this place is so chill! and a karaoke bar! we were still early so it wasn't too crowded yet. we were able to get drinks and find a table to watch and hear people sing! there's a lot of talent out there. so many great singers. even if the person isn't a great singer, i love how everyone here still applauded. i would totally come back. i recommend coming early though. this place gets packed. read more

Came here for my bday. Brian, the bartender, was amazing. He got all of our drinks quickly and with an amazing attitude. Ardae, the bouncer, was very polite and made us feel welcome. The KJs, chelsea and AJ got all of our songs in in a timely manner and they were very accommodating when we had to make adjustments. I've been coming here for years, and they've managed to keep the experience a pleasant one every time. read more

Honestly I'm sure your lounge is fine. But the DJ Albano treated my large group like absolute trash. We told him that our group was there for a bachelorette and not even there for any kind of special treatment, just wanting to get in the list, and he said we'd have to buy him drinks to get there and that we were basically trash. We were a large group spending a lot of money on drinks already. My friend I had informed him would blow everyone's minds and hold the crowd there and he blew us off and told us basically to kick rocks. This man is not an asset to you. I promise. I'd recommend another DJ who can help grow your base and not reduce your yelp scores. Good luck with this loser. read more

Such a fun place! I've been coming here for years and it's always wonderful. It's disappointing they don't have food anymore. I went yesterday and the bartender said they've "never offered food, babe" which was annoying since I know they did at some point but stopped now? Either way great time as always, fun vibe and nice crowd. The bartender was a bit frustrating but she wasn't horrible. read more