This was a fun spot to go after dinner. My friend wanted to go to karaoke and this was one of the…read morespots that popped up. It was about $50 a hour and 85c per minute after. We also got 2 bottles of water for $1 each I believe. Not a bad pricing for some fun with friends! They had all the songs we could think of and it was a blast!

Cool spot with options of room size and relative decent prices. The rooms were cute, and set up was…read morenice. The options of international music was cool. Beer and alcohol was cheap and little sweet having ordering Is cool. The bad: the song system was incredibly difficult to navigate. Song choices were fairly limited in my opinion. Some artist that are wildly popular, you couldn't find the song on their system, but other artist that were a lot less popular, they'd have everything including covers of songs. I had a lot better luck finding songs I liked at other places for sure.

My FAVORITE karaoke place in the city!!…read more In my opinion, they have the best prices that I have seen so far for the space and selection that they offer. They allow you to BYOB so that is also really nice. That and they do not get mad at you for bringing food in. As long as you bring stuff in a closed bag. There is also a liquor store right next door if you need to buy anything. They have some newer songs as well as some of the classics. The can easily fit 15ish people max and the price is great.

We came to Do Re Mi Karaoke planning to stay just a couple of hours, but ended up losing track of…read moretime because we were having such a great time. The private rooms are a bit dated, but everything still works well and the karaoke system is easy to use, even for beginners. The staff member was friendly, patient, and helpful throughout our visit. Another big plus is that they allow outside food and drinks, which made the experience even better since we could grab snacks next door at the convenience store. Overall, it's a fun, laid-back place to hang out with friends and sing your heart out. We'll definitely be back!

The vibes were fun but I think managing some of the bar stuff gets tricky for them when it's…read morepacked. I was overcharged for one cocktail and 2 fountain drinks and because they didn't provide an itemized receipt, I didn't catch it until the next morning. (I assumed my buddy's drinks were on my tab which is why the number didnt alarm me when closing out. He told me later he paid cash). My guess is they mixed my charges with another person closing out at the same time (same bank cards). I only know this for certain because I had been there earlier the same night and with no happy hour discounts or anything, we paid for 4 cocktails and it all cost less than what I paid for a single cocktail and 2 fountain drinks Go for the vibes but def double check your tab when its busy to make sure there are no card mix ups

Dimples might be my new karaoke spot in Japantown! I had so much fun here and the drinks are…read morereasonably priced. It made me feel like I was living in a movie and everyone had their own chance to go on stage and sing. They're fast with making drinks as well! The only downside was that it was heavily filled with cigarette smoke. There should be better ventilation in there, otherwise this place is great!!

I decided to go karaoke with a small group of seven people at the last minute on a Saturday. Since…read morethere were no more medium sized rooms, we booked a small room and were able to fit comfortably in there. Surprisingly, it was easy to reserve a spot here! When we arrived, they showed us how to navigate the song selections. They sold drinks for when we got too thirsty from singing. I liked how the place didn't smell too. Prices were very reasonable and everyone had a great time!

I had such a great time here! It's one of the few karaoke spots that actually has a wide selection…read moreof Burmese songs, which made it feel so special. The sound system was clear, and the mic quality was really good - no echo or feedback. The room was clean, cozy, and perfect for a small group. The staff were super friendly and helped us find the Burmese songs easily. It's a great place to hang out with friends, relax, and sing your heart out. I'll definitely be coming back - finally a karaoke place that understands what we love to sing!

I went to Festa in Japantown on a Friday night around 8pm. When we first arrived, it wasn't very…read morebusy, but my friend really wanted to do karaoke so we stayed. The bar is pretty small, but that honestly makes it more fun when you're singing in front of people. They do not have mocktails, but for non-alcoholic options they offer tea. Karaoke songs are $2 each and cash only. You write the song number on a piece of paper and hand it to the bar. There are two microphones and a big book full of songs to choose from. As the night went on, more people showed up and the vibe picked up. Overall, it's a fun, low-key spot if you're looking to do karaoke and do not mind a smaller space.

Great drinks, friendly service, and a large catalog of songs to choose from for your karaoke…read moreevening. If you enter the mall after the other stores are closed, just follow the sound of amateur singers to find this spot on the second floor. I like that it felt like a hybrid of a Japanese style karaoke and American, with people choosing to sing with a mic right at the bar from their chairs or up on the stage. I prefer a drink to a song but I love to listen to others and cheer them on. Stop by and see for yourself!

This place is alright. The one thing I really dislike about this bar is how they run their karaoke…read more They will keep moving back your songs if you give them money or idk. It's straight anarchy. This is a bar that's fun if your already wasted There is no food served and the drinks are fine, just well drinks or mixed drinks and beer. The service is fast and it's fine when it's not too crowded. But when it's crowded I don't enjoy it.

If I can do less than 1 star I would. I wasn't sure about to delete this yelp app but I have to…read moremake sure I made this review. Me and my friend got 2 Shirley temples. The Shirley temples were 14 DOLLARS EACH. IVE NEVER HAD SUCH AN EXPENSIVE SHIRLEY TEMPLE IN MY LIFE. Now hear this. They also decided treated me and my friend terribly. They ignored my karaoke requests and took other peoples requests before me when I was waiting for 4 minutes. Like I was standing there for four min with my hand out and they blatantly ignored more then a person approaches with paper in hand and they take their request immediately. Also gathered trash right next to my friend and tried to take her chips prematurely when she clearly was still snacking on them. So they are insolent and expensive. I'm never coming here again.

A "communal" karaoke bar with izakaya and good drinks is a fun time! My friend and I came here on a…read moreweekend night and were seated in the waiting area before being seated in the main bar area. I ordered the Mint Mojito, which had a good ratio of alcohol to non-alcohol proportion and was quite minty, and the large Sake Bomb, which is not too complicated of a drink but delicious! After a couple karaoke songs by strangers and my friend and I, we ordered some small dishes including chicken karaage, okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and fried squid. All these dishes were delicious, with the takoyaki and fried squid being my favorite. The way the seating is arranged along with the friendly staff make for a very fun environment, where customers are encouraged to interact with each other and make new friends! Besides it being a bit more pricey than I would like, I enjoy coming to Club Mari's every so often.

Club Mari is a cozy bar tucked away in the corner of Japantown. The space is a bit small but…read moreintimate. They have a variety of yummy cocktails and snacks and food that pair wonderfully with it. And if you're in the mood to sing, they also have karaoke too, for 3 bucks a song. However I don't believe they're open anymore. The last few times I came in they were closed and the place looked deserted.

Fermentation Lab is awesome. We tried their happy hour plates and some other entrees on a Friday…read morenight. My friends came early and got us a table. My favorites were the ahi tuna with chips and calamari. Service was excellent. The restaurant is beautiful. Fun fact, back in the 1990's, this used to be a Denny's restaurant. After the bars, we could always come here to have a meal. It was a great place to meet up with friends with they went to a different bar or club. Good memories.

We went for the $65 prime rib meal, and it was great. Our amuse bouche was a tuna tartare inside a…read morecucumber cup, nice fresh bite to start the meal. The prime rib was a generous size, and came with a side of spinach, mashed potatoes, and cornbread. All of sides were great, I would come back for the cornbread alone. The prime rib had great flavor, could be slightly more tender but tasty nevertheless. And dessert was a miso caramel cake; the cake had a very punchy ginger flavor which was nice. Our server was very nice too! She brought out some churros since it was a friend's birthday.

We were having dinner nearby last Friday night and decided to stop by what's been one of our…read morefavorite bars only to learn that Paina's last day of service was Saturday July 11 :/. They had a final closing party this past Saturday, and we knew we had to stop by for few last drinks and bites. It was low key kinda sad as we had to say goodbye to some of our favorites. Over the years (past decade or so now) we've gotten to know the staff and this spot has been a spot where we knew we'd get great service, good convos, and of course tasty wings, totchos, and $1 oysters on Thursdays. Shout out to Matt, Tracy, Jeremy, and their entire team for the amazing hospitality over the years. Paina closing is a reminder that it's important to not take your favorite restaurants/bars for granted because you never know when that final day will eventually come and when it does it comes way too fast. I hope the team reads this as I just want to say THANK YOU for everything and that you will be missed. The memories and moments I've gotten to enjoy here over the years won't be forgotten!

So bummed to hear Pa'ina Lounge & Restaurant is closing due to the sale of their building. I've…read morereally come to appreciate how it's become an easy spot for chill weekend brunch in Japantown (when there isn't a game on). The other plus is that the folks working here are absolutely lovely and sweet. Even on busy night like wing Wednesday, they never fail to bring both efficiency and a smile. Speaking of wings, the house Pa'ina flavor was really tasty. Even un-sauced, they were tasty. You will be missed Pa'ina!

excellent service , I would definitely recommend this place 10/10 baby :)…read more Food's delicious and fresh out the oven, you know what mean !!

I've been ordering takeout from Taisho for a while now, and the food has always been consistently…read moregood--it holds up great even in a to-go box. But I finally decided to actually sit down and eat here for the first time, and it's a completely different experience. The first thing you notice is the atmosphere. It has a genuinely fun, lively vibe that you just don't get when you're just picking up a bag at the counter. The energy in the space makes the food taste even better.