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    Café Gangnam

    4.2 (159 reviews)
    ModerateKaraoke, Bars, Korean
    Closed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    CAFÉ GANGNAM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Karaoke
    Loud
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Dinner! Tuesday March 25, 2025
    Tod K.

    Tuesday March 25, 2025 we came here to try the food. We ordered the Kalbi and the Kim Chee Fried Rice. It's easier to park on the road if you can find an open parking stall on Keeaumoku or on Kanunu Street by the former Ross's store. The service was fast and friendly by the waiter Jay? Jae? The Kalbi was well marinated and the Kim Chee Fried Rice has a good taste to it. Next time, we will try the Stir Fried Spicy Squid and the Meat Jun. It was a good experience here and we will come back again. Always support local whenever possible. The ambiance is casual and comfortable the way we like it.

    Barbie theme party
    Carrie G.

    This place is an awesome spot for a small group to do karaoke and have some grindz without breaking the bank. No room rental fee, just pay $1/ song. To get service, pick up the phone and someone will come take your order. They came so quick too! Staff are what make this experience so awesome. They are friendly, provide fast service and are so patient with explaining how the karaoke machine works. They also kept refilling our water jugs. The food was tasty. The song menu was pretty extensive. The soju drinks were yummy (get the apple lime!). The location is central and a lot of businesses share the parking lot so it will fill up at peak times. The only downside was the bathroom. It's like something out of Times Square NYC/ Requiem of a Dream. We went in pairs bc it felt sketchy, it was filthy and the stalls' doors hit my knees when I was using the toilet (I'm only 5'2"!!). That's not Gangnam's fault tho, it's the shopping plaza that should do a renovation on it. Overall a great night and the staff are wonderful!

    Spicy rice cake with noodles
    Sungju K.

    Every time I come here, I'm given such excellent service! The staff here is so attentive and friendly. They're food is great, and their drink selection is also great. They do get busy towards the late at night, so if you're coming here to eat, I recommend coming in before 9 pm. The only downside here is the price of their foods and drinks. They are on the more expensive side, but their portions are pretty large. I usually street park about a block away and walk over since they're free after 6 pm (I believe). If you decide to park in the complex, there is a small fee.

    Super awesome service and food! Vibes are the best, ambiance is lively and the food is super authentic. 10000/10 would recommend.

    Gangnam is my favorite bar. They recently started selling vapes which is great because they stay open longer than the vape shops. The drinks are also very cheap. Ask for their bottle prices which will save you a lot of money instead of buying shots every time. My favorite thing to eat here is the spicy squid somen. The noodles are perfect every time! This place is definitely worth visiting. Also the karaoke rooms are free!

    Great vibes, great drinks, and friendly staff. Perfect spot to unwind will definitely be back!

    Meat Jun
    Nicholas A.

    I will tell you, there is not much bars that give good service! And this place is one that I can say, even though it was relatively busy, We got some great customer service! Shoutout to the servers, Nikki and KALEO! They handle! Haha Their menu is very simple and self explanatory. The food is simply amazing! Nothing too insane, but when you have a nice drink in your hand then it really doesn't matter what the food is like. They have a numerous amount of sojus as well. I tried the Lychee Yogurt and it was my favorite!!! Meat jun was nice and soft. Kim chee fried rice is always scary for me because I can't tolerate spice well. I still got it and it was perfectly seasoned. The furikake and the egg really made it pop and gave the little hint of salt it really needs. The mandoo was nice and THICK, you can tell it must be homemade because it tastes like fresh ingredients! The only thing that was basic was the steak. It did need a touch of salt, but I loved the grilled onions. Overall, the ambiance was lively and clean. The bathroom was interesting to say the least, but still well maintained! I will definitely be back again for some good bites and a good soju! And I want to stress it again, KALEO AND NIKKI killed it with their service! I enjoy the small touches like Kaleo pouring me the canned soda in front of me! I am all about that small elevated touches of service! Thank you again!

    Pollak stew and rolled egg omelette

    Definitely a go to spot for late night foods and drinks! Servers are very friendly and the foods awesome! Vibes are good and they play good music too!

    Pan Fried Mochiko Chicken
    Wayne H.

    Great food, drinks, and staff. Shoutout to Ayame, Simon, Hamilton, and others for the excellent service! Parking is limited so be prepared to find street parking if lot is full. Fan of their garlic fries, pan-fried mochiko chicken, spicy mayo chicken karaage, and popcorn (not on menu.).

    Strawberry soju and chicken nuggets
    Jaeu P.

    Honestly the best karaoke/ bar to go to. The staff is super friendly and the ambiance is 10/10. If you are looking to celebrate any special occasion, I recommend Café Gangnam ! Their song selections range from 90's hiphop to Kpop

    Dianna H.

    My friends and I were chilling on the beach Saturday to catch the sunset and decided to try to go for karaoke last minute. I called around a couple places and was excited to see Cafe Gangnam had a room available. I guess karaoke isn't as popular of an activity here? If this was SF there's no way I'd be able to get a private karaoke room reservation Saturday night on the same day. We booked their large room (seats up to 10 people) for 2 hours at 7:30. There is a paid parking lot, but it's shared across the whole plaza, and there's a ton of restaurants, so there's definitely not enough spots. We ended up parking across the street for free in the Walmart parking garage. First thing I noticed upon walking in is that it's also a bar and restaurant that happens to have some private karaoke rooms. The price is very afforable here; they don't charge for the room itself (there's also no food or drink minimum), only for the number of songs you sing. It costs $1 per song, and you pay by putting cash into the machine. I've been to a lot of private karaoke spots and have never seen this method of charging before. They offer food and drinks, but we just got the seafood pancake ($10) and the spicy rice cakes ($13) to share. Both were good. The rice cakes were a bit on the sweet side and not that spicy. You choose songs by searching either by artist or song title on the TV screen. It was a bit confusing for us initially to figure out how to look up and input songs, but after a couple of mishaps we eventually figured it out. They also have books, but it was much easier to search on the screen. They offer songs in many different languages, but we primarily just looked at the American songs. Sadly the song selection was a bit limited. They had some random new songs but not everything. Each song was accompanied by a video that looked like it was straight out of a kpop music video. We were pretty amused the entire time. We sang 25 songs for the two hours we were here, so $25 is such a good deal for just the karaoke portion.

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    Hidden Gem near Ala Moana. Good food, beer, and drinks with a fun staff. Can't ask for more

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    Went there before the Carrie Underwood concert! Loved experiencing Korean Food for the 1st time! Definitely want to go back!

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    A nice relaxing karaoke bar to hangout and drink. Delicious food and very friendly staff. You can even bring a book to read at the bar!

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    Great ambiance, delicious food, and super friendly service. Very accommodating karaoke rooms and I enjoy the K-pop music playing.

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    Ask the Community - Café Gangnam

    If I don't want to sing karaoke and I don't want to listen to it, is there any area in the bar to enjoy the food and drinks with friends where karaoke isn't happening in the same room?

    Is this a buy me drinky type of Korean bar?

    No. Very chill. A typical Karaoke Bar

    What is the max people for the largest room?

    15 comfortably

    Is there an age restriction?

    21+

    Any karaoke private rooms?

    Yes. They have several that range in size. There's no fee as long as you're ordering food and drinks. Fun spot for the whole crew. Call to reserve.

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    Friend suggested here as a centrally located place for several of us to get together…read more Service - male server was accommodating Female, not so much. Had to call and up the count on our reservation twice, female did that well. They put us in the far back corner and it was warm. Female did come and turn the fan on after a little while, explaining the AC was broken. Fan did help, but I was near the fan. I don't think it reached the folks farther in (there were 8 of us). Three of us ordered the stone pot bibimbap with bulgogi. One wanted to sub BBQ chicken, was told, "no." She had to change her order since she doesn't eat beef. Friend later told me she had been accommodated before, but these seemed to be new owners.) Two ordered BBQ Chicken plates, one the stir fried squid, one kimchee fried rice, one meat jun, a fish jun. Ban Chan came - two sets (one per table of four) of bean sprouts, fish cake, Choi sum, potatoes, kimchee. They were good. Cold water was served, and after a while we were given a pitcher so we could refill our cups, which was good. Food didn't take overly long to come out but wasn't really quick. (There were only two servers and the restaurant filled up quickly.) Stone pot bibimbap flavor was a disappointment. Only gochujung sauce to add, no sesame seed oil, so it was bland. Both of us who got it didn't think it was very tasty. Otherwise, it was nice and hot, and there was plenty of crispy rice after mixing it all up, and it included a raw egg which added some flavor, but not much. I will not get it again. Those with the BBQ chicken said it was tasty and juicy. Meat jun and fish jun was ok. Kimchee fried rice and stir fried squid were very spicy. Flavor was ok. Had to ask for our checks, were told they had only two staff working so they were very busy, but they kindly accommodated four separate checks for the eight of us. Not sure if I'll return. Prices are reasonable for the portion size, but no AC, bland stone pot bibimbap, we're not to my liking.

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    I tried their $29 lunch special and it was sooo worth it. The quality of the meat was honestly…read moreimpressive for the price. The brisket and beef belly (toro) were my favorites, super flavorful and cooked perfectly. It doesn't come with salad, egg, or soup, but you still get a solid KBBQ experience with just meat and banchan. If you're looking for something simple and satisfying, this is a great deal. Also, the restaurant is really spacious, which makes the whole experience feel more relaxed and comfortable. Would definitely come back for a quick KBBQ fix.

    Sorry, but this place feels like a tourist trap. They're clearly benefiting from being in a prime…read morelocation with very few Korean BBQ options nearby. The premium AYCE option is around $60 per person, which would be reasonable if the quality matched the price. Unfortunately, it doesn't. We're from the Bay Area and have been to countless Korean BBQ restaurants with significantly better meat quality for the same price or less. To make matters worse, even at the highest-priced AYCE tier, fountain drinks aren't included. What really left a bad impression was the automatic 20% gratuity. Our group consisted of two separate parties of three people each. We were seated together at one large table with two grills, but we had separate bills, ordered different AYCE meats option, didn't share food, and made that CLEAR before ordering. The menu states that automatic gratuity applies to parties of five or more, yet we were still charged because we happened to sit together. Had we known this was their policy, we would have chosen another restaurant or sat at different areas of the restaurant. The reason I'm giving two stars instead of one is because our servers were friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. They answered all of our questions about the menu and provided excellent service throughout the meal. Unfortunately, when we brought the gratuity issue to the manager, he insisted we were one large party despite us being separate parties with separate orders and separate checks. At the end of the day, the only difference was that we happened to be sitting at the same table. Overall, the service from the staff was great, but the overpriced food, disappointing meat quality, and questionable gratuity policy make it hard for me to recommend this place.

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