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    EMA Karaoke & Bar

    4.8 (662 reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Loud
    Karaoke
    Good for groups

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    Tiara and bday chocopie cake
    Uni C.

    So much fun with amazing vibes and a super friendly owner Had an amazing time at EMA Karaoke & Bar! They serve Korean food and soju, which already sets the mood right. The owner is incredibly nice and fun, and really makes the place special. If you're planning a birthday celebration, this is a great spot. They even served a cute Choco Pie cake. They even give you a tiara to wear like a birthday queen, which is such a fun and thoughtful touch. We started in a small private room and had a blast, then moved out to the outside tables to keep hanging out. The vibes just kept getting better-- the owner started singing in the open area, taking song requests from customers, and creating such a lively, welcoming atmosphere. You can choose between Korean karaoke or YouTube karaoke, so you can basically sing anything you want. Great energy, great people, and nonstop fun. Definitely a place I'd come back to again!

    Melissa N.

    great vibes and very nice staff very helpful and made it easy to navigate and we celebrated birthdays with monies! so cute food is good

    Brandon L.

    Came here with a group of friends and had a great time. The private rooms are clean and the sound system actually hits, which makes a big difference. They have a solid drink selection to keep the night going and the staff was attentive without being intrusive. Booking was straightforward and the pricing felt fair for what you get. If you're looking for a fun night out with a group, this is the spot!

    Kylie and Evan :)
    Ethan W.

    Still love this place! Super nice people and best prices :) highly recommend!! Always my go to with friends

    mindy is amazing. always catering. always lovely. come and have the best time everrr.

    Private karaoke room
    Angelyn S.

    Ema is very friendly and fun place to go! You can never go wrong! I would come back here again and bring friends

    Korean Sweet and Spicy Chicken
    Adriana M.

    I visited this karaoke spot recently and I wasn't disappointed. Firstly, the atmosphere immediately feels calm. It wasn't as busy for a Friday but I enjoyed the soft surrounding lights. They have an open karaoke along with a few bar chairs and tables. My best friend and I rented out a room and they did have a few internet difficulties at first but overall, they gave us extra time to complete our hours we paid. The drinks were pretty tasty along with their food. The lemon drop was delicious that I had to go back for another . The service is quick and the women are very friendly. Heather was very kind and attentive. I definitely recommend this karaoke place to anyone who's looking for a fun night.

    The staff here are so friendly, and the ambience is amazing for groups and parties. I love going here for karaoke, definitely recommend to those who want to have a fun karaoke night with friends. Went here to celebrate my cousin's birthday!

    Renee ..

    Big room, very fun!!!! Good lights, there's a fan, much nicer than the tiny rooms I'm used to in nyc haha

    Kaelin N.

    Came to get drinks at the bar while waiting for a seat a few doors down...and we loved the ladies so much we came back after dinner! MJ and Minji totally made our visit! They were both so nice, funny, and a great time to be around! We didn't karoake, but just sat at the bar and drink and made friends with others there as well. Good vibes all around!

    The service was absolutely amazing! While we only sang for one hour, we felt as though if we needed anything we could reach out to the staff at anytime. The private room assigned to us was so comfy and ambient that the one hour went by like it was only 15 minutes!

    Arvind S.

    Amazing experience! It was my first time doing karaoke and the same for a lot of people on the group as well. And we gad a great time here. What stood out to me is the service! They were incredibly communicative and accommodative right from when I called them first and helped me book and adjust by time slot for a Friday, and guiding me through how much time would be good for a group of 10. A few in our group reached a bit late so we were charged accordingly, and also got an extra 30 minutes given to us because of the same with constant communication while we were there. I missed getting the name of our main host. She was great, incredibly friendly. It was also a bachelor party for one of my friends so they arranged a 'groom to be' sash for us! The Karaoke experience itself was great. It was a YouTube room with multiple speakers and two mic's which we passed around. Maybe another mic or two would have been useful. Lighting and feel/vibe of the private room was pretty nice. Drinks were great. On the outset they may look expensive but the portions were pretty good and they were pretty concentrated (in terms of the cocktails). Some of the drinks we had were the Lemon drop, the Moscow mule, and the Terra beer. Food - Onion rings and the fries (free with a review!) were pretty well made and not too oily. The nachos were fine. We couldn't finish the food since we were there only for two hours and the nachos came a bit late. Parking tip - remove the buckets and park wherever it says Ema Karaoke. There's also parking just before you enter the complex where Ema karaoke is, a little bit before just parallel to this complex. This is what they told us and some of the group parked there. Didn't happen to click any food pictures. :( I expect to be back soon and reserve for longer next time.

    Jomar A.

    This place is great. The service is so fast and amazing. Our hostess was so attentive and helpful. It was two of our cousins birthday and they even decorated the room and had little cakes. We had around 20 people and we fit in the room comfortably. There's a fan in the room that cooled all the people down but it was still a little hot. Aside from that the place is amazing and a great time. Serving sizes for the food is a bit small and a bit on the higher side on prizes but it paired well with the alcohol. They had a contactless menu for everyone to see what they had!

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    Ask the Community - EMA Karaoke & Bar

    What is the rate for a Private Room on a Friday Night?

    Can you bring your own alcohol into the karaoke rooms?

    Sorry,u can’t bring Alcol in karaoke. No good also. Thanks

    What about if it's for a teenager birthday party?

    Do they take reservations? Also what is the updated phone number to the location because the one on here isn't working.

    Please let me know your preferred date and time??

    Can I decorate a private room for a birthday party? It would just be some balloons and a photo backdrop (7x8 ft). We would clean up everything after the party.

    Can you record and save it on cd?

    No you cannot, but you can record it on your phone. This is not a recording studio area unfortunately

    Do they have English music here? In the photos I only see vietnamese music list.

    50% Korean, rest are split between english and other languages.

    Is this place kid friendly?

    Do they have Vietnamese Song? If yes, are they up to date?

    They have some but not all. They are NOT up to date as they carry the TJ karaoke system which is korean.

    Is outside food allowed for a birthday party?

    Yes! We brought a birthday cake, and the hosts were fine with it. Just make sure to call and give them a heads up.

    Hi What are the prices for Friday night? Private room (3 people) and open stage?…

    How many people fit in the private room? I am thinking of booking for a wedding after party and would want to book for like 30 people. Would we fit?

    It's pretty big actually! A lot bigger than I thought. Maybe 10ish people would fit. And it would be comfortable and fun

    Do they have a decent selection of Mandarin Chinese songs?

    Non sequitur

    Do you guys check ID for people to go in?

    If you're looking to have alcohol in private rooms, yes.

    Are reservations recommended for a Saturday night for a party of 10-12?

    Yes

    Do they have English songs?

    Yes, they have a lot.

    How is their English song selection?

    Decent selection of English language songs. They won't quite have the very very latest (like released in the last 3 months), but plenty that you won't run out. All the karaoke classics are available.

    Is this Karaoke place restricted to 21 +? I have a friend who is 20, and does not drink, but wants to enjoy the Karaoke and food. Would this be an issue?

    Its not age restrictrd for the rooms or food. But if you want to have drinks in the room they'll ask for ID. I had the same situation when I went, for those of us that wanted drinks we just enjoyed them at the bar there.

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    Review Highlights - EMA Karaoke & Bar

    “From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, especially Minji.”

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    Meso Modern Mediterranean - Meso Modern Mediterranean

    Meso Modern Mediterranean

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    2.6 mi•West San Jose
    •$$$

    They no longer serve their popular lamb shank, bummer…read more We started with the Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower. The cauliflower had a nice crunch, and the batter was well-seasoned and flavorful. Grilled Octopus was excellent as always, my favorite dishes here. Lamb Osso Bucco was served with orzo rice, peas, morels. Lamb was tender and well-seasoned. Tamarind Glazed Salmon served with kale and red quinoa. The salmon itself was good, but I don't think the quinoa was a good match with the dish. The flatbread was the most disliked item we had. It was a bit bland and too doughy. We enjoyed the Peyrassol Rosé (France 2025), which was not only nice to see but also nice to drink. Love the smooth texture and taste. Vanilla Crème Brûlée was enjoyable, the shortbread cookie was somewhat bland. Chocolate Date Cake was rich and quite sweet. Even we shared it among 3-4 people, we still couldn't finish it. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience.

    TL;DR: not surprised to see this spot close down. The quality of food and drinks were good but the…read moreprice of each dish was not justified at all. Service was lacking professionalism and timeliness Came to celebrate a birthday dinner and we were immediately disappointed by the service team - couldn't find the reservation (made a month in advance) - sat us without menus - when they did bring menus, they only had 2 for a party of 6... Food was overall good but the server oversold everything. The taste and balance was decent but pricing was 100% unjustified. Review of our table's order - excluding the obvious lack of value and weird plating choices: - mezze dips: skip. rip off. - cauliflower: maybe the best dish of the meal - octopus: sauce was unnecessary and portion size was terrible - caesar salad: not good - lamb shank: tender but the sides were trash - branzino: parts tasted not fully cooked. - lamb chops: DRY. Hammered the protein and drenched in oil...? Do not get. - chicken: large portion and maybe the best bang for buck when feeding large parties. it was ok. No wonder they closed shortly after. I get the high rent given Santana Row pricing but do a little better when hiring service staff.

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    Meso Modern Mediterranean - Hummus ($9)

    Hummus ($9)

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    Pear & Medjool Dates ($10)

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    Left Bank Brasserie - Santana Row - The best onion soup anywhere!

    Left Bank Brasserie - Santana Row

    3.3(3k reviews)
    2.5 mi•West San Jose
    •$$$

    IMHO My friends and…read moreI came to Left Bank for a celebratory birthday lunch. We chose a comfy booth inside the restaurant after realizing it was just a tad too warm to sit outside. (However, people watching is so much fun when sitting outside!) Cosme was our fabulous server who shared the daily specials with us. I asked him which I should choose, the Ahi Tuna BLT, $26, or the Nicoise Salad, $31. He recommended the BLT! Two friends decided to share the Wester Ross Scottish Salmon, $36, and our other friend ordered her favorite Nicoise salad, $31. My Ahi Tuna BLT was a sight to behold! This sourdough sandwich was crunchy on the outside and multi-layered with sliced ahi tuna, bacon, avocado, tomato, butter lettuce and a horseradish aioli, on the inside, and served with a side of thin and crispy French fries! The portion size was so big that I could only eat half the sandwich! I really like bang-for-my-buck, and I definitely got it with this entree! The fries were perfection, salty and crispy! My friend who always ordered the Nicoise salad when she dines here, totally cleaned her plate. This salad was another showstopper. It was almost too pretty to eat! The two friends who shared the salmon entree were not as impressed. They both thought the salmon was a tad dry when Cosme explained it should be served medium. One friend thought the cauliflower puree base helped to compensate a little for the dryness of the salmon, but the other friend chose to share her displeasure with Cosme, who apologized, then relayed the message to the chef. Shortly after, Cosme offered to have another salmon cooked, which my friends agreed to. Then Left Bank's general manager, Jessica, came over to ask how we were enjoying our meal. Jessica kindly heard their comments regarding the salmon (and the price for a small serving...no bang-for-your-buck with the salmon...) and offered to have another salmon served up for them. (We told her that Cosme had already arranged for that.) She assured she would inspect the next serving before it was presented. It came out looking even more beautiful and enticing then the first plating, and happily the cook and texture was perfect the second time around! I was surprised with a birthday plate of ice cream decorated with raspberries, a chocolate leaf, and yummy crushed wafers, compliments of Jessica. Thank you, Jessica, Cosme, and your staff for your epic customer service. We will definitely return again soon! I also used my InKind app to pay for my meal. I was able to redeem my InKind reward to pay a portion of my lunch!

    I previously gave Left Bank 2 stars years ago, and since it had been such a long time, I decided to…read moregive it another chance. Unfortunately, this visit didn't change my opinion. I'm giving it 2 stars because there wasn't much of a wait when we visited on a Sunday during the World Cup, and the drinks were actually pretty decent. Those were easily the highlights of the experience. The service, however, was lacking. Our server rarely checked on us, and it often felt like we had been forgotten. We ordered three appetizers, but only two ever made it to the table. The two that arrived were honestly disappointing and not something I would order again. The third appetizer never came out at all, and by the time we realized it had been forgotten, we were so over the experience that we decided to leave and find somewhere else to eat. It's disappointing because I really wanted to like it this time around. The location is great, the atmosphere is pleasant, and I was hoping my experience would be different after all these years. Sadly, the food and service still didn't live up to expectations. Maybe others have had better luck, but after giving Left Bank another shot years later, I'm still left feeling underwhelmed.

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    Tarte Lyonnaise (bacon, onion, cheese)

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    Bouillabaisse (fish stew)

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    Lira

    Lira

    4.1(211 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    Wow! Everything was so good here and the service was amazing too. The owner took the time to…read moreexplain to us the inspiration behind the dishes and that really made the restaurant super inviting. We started with the crab crostini and the Brussels sprouts. The crab was very fresh and each crostini had a large portion of crab on top. The Brussels sprouts were very crispy and very umami with the cheese and bacon combination mixed in. The empanada was honestly a showstopper. I don't know how to describe it other than you have to try it. Both pastas were good but I prefer the mushroom one over the short rib ragu. The halibut was also good, and the basil sauce made it even better. I was already super impressed with everything but I think the stars were the 2 desserts. The Dubai cheesecake was an Italian style cheesecake, so it was a lot lighter than I was expecting (which was welcomed) and captured the essence of Dubai chocolate without being too overwhelming. The Lira in Wonderland was also SO good. It had a crown of cotton candy and was a mix of biscoff cookies, dehydrated red velvet cake (don't knock it till you try it), butterscotch sauce, and strawberries. I was honestly blown away by this meal.

    I had high hopes for this upscale Mediterranean spot in downtown Campbell. Lots of hype, but the…read morefood was average and service was all over the place. I thought some dishes were great; the wagyu burger was decadent. Other dishes were not that special. The scallops didn't taste too fresh (likely frozen) and combining them with hummus didn't quite work. The side of bread was practically insulting. $5 for stale table bread was a surprise. Dishes arrived very late; we were nearly forgotten when we tried to order, and then after ordering, we waited 40 minutes between appetizers and the main course. Not because they were cooking it; they just forgot we were there and when they brought out the dishes, the scallops were no longer just-cooked, and the burger had been sitting for a bit. No apology, just an acknowledgment it was late, and no discount (not even on the stale bread). They offered us wine, we said we didn't drink, and they just moved on. I debated a lot about how to review this. It's my personal experience that was disappointing, and I'm glad some reviews are very upbeat. But there's a handful of reviews noting frustrating delays... and that needs to be worked on.

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    Bone marrow from soft opening

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    Large bites menu from soft opening

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    Alter Ego Cocktail Club & Still OG - A Mexican gin to make a bartender special

    Alter Ego Cocktail Club & Still OG

    4.4(311 reviews)
    4.6 mi•Downtown
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Pet friendly

    Me and my co worker did the happy hour in the front which is Still OG…read more This place is for those that dig the vinyl era because they play the albums and place the cover in front of the turntable. The drinks are named after actual songs which is which is cool. I really enjoyed the So fresh So clean which was refreshing and not so sweet. Each drink is made with fresh ingredients. Their food menu is small but still has enough to choose from to snack on. The bartenders are knowledgeable about the drinks they serve and willing to help you pick the best drink for your taste. We did not get a chance to try the Alter Ego which is behind the curtain but next time.

    Wow, I don't think I've written a review of a bar/lounge in like 10 years lol. Aging + having a kid…read morewill do that to you. Anyway, I met up with some friends here last weekend and we had a reservation at Alter Ego. I guess it's technically 2 places with Still OG. I have to say, I have really fond memories of Original Gravity from back in the day (ah, the days of my youth...) so it's nice that it's still sort of around though.. technically completely different since there's no more craft beer or duck fat fries lol. We hung out at our table for the whole night, like 4 hours. We all ordered cocktails off the menu and later on ordered some stuff off the menu based on the bartender's suggestion. I first ordered a Calabrian Spritz from the menu which hit the spot for me. Personally, I am not a hard alcohol fan but I enjoy wine and fun lil cocktails that are slightly sweet/not super strong lol. So this drink was nice because it wasn't too sweet and had a lot of volume (I like just sipping on stuff in general and it sucks when you order a cocktail that's like 3 sips of liquid and the rest is ice). The next cocktail I ordered was off the menu and called Like This or That (I think). I think it was some sort of passionfruit + vodka mix and very delicious! We also ordered the cold soba noodles and fries. Fries were crinkle cut and nicely crispy, no complaints. Soba noodles were also good, though some component of it was really spicy, I think the cucumbers. Overall I had a good time here and look forward to coming back, though given how little I go out, who knows when that will be haha.

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    Alter Ego Cocktail Club & Still OG - Asteroid Blues

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    Alter Ego Cocktail Club & Still OG - Silk Sheets and Sweets $19

    Silk Sheets and Sweets $19

    Alter Ego Cocktail Club & Still OG - 6/21/2024 symphony in black (mocktail of kyushu coffee) SO GOOD BEST BLACK SESAME COFFEE EVER wish i could drink this every morning

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    6/21/2024 symphony in black (mocktail of kyushu coffee) SO GOOD BEST BLACK SESAME COFFEE EVER wish i could drink this every morning

    Eos & Nyx - Dining Room

    Eos & Nyx

    4.2(721 reviews)
    4.7 mi•Paseo de San Antonio, Downtown
    Locally owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    Hands down my favorite restaurant in San Jose. The food is always excellent, and their cocktails…read moreare delightful. I have never once been disappointed with a dish, and I love trying new dishes on their menu. The staff is awesome, and the place has a cool astehtic vibe. I highly recommend, just know that it is a bit pricey but the experience is totally worth it. P.S. they give you palate cleaners snack in between courses for free. I had hibiscus herbal tea and and an adorable mini waffle cone, filled with crème fraîche, and topped with caviar (honestly never thought I'd like caviar before trying out this place for the first time).

    Cocktail Drinks - poor presentation and tooooo sweet. Bartenders or mixology looks tired and…read moreunmotivated making drinks. $17-20 per cocktail does not match the taste and presentation of their cocktail drinks. We visited today 9.12.26 at the bar before having dinner. My husband had aged dry steak and i had chesse burger. Over cooked. We were dinning with friends and family didnt make any fuss. We are disappointed. Thank God we brought 2 bottles of wine from Chateu Montellena. Corkage $35 per 750ml bottle. Maximum of 2 bottles. And we have 7 adults drinking. I guess they want us to utilize their bar. There are more better and nice place that's worth the price of this restaurant.

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