My friend called at 3:45pm on a Sunday and were able to come in at 4pm for a room. I have never been to Little Tokyo in LA, but it seems fun! I'll definitely be back. The karaoke rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable. We bought some soju and beer and water for refreshments. The karaoke system worked perfectly with no flaws. If the song you wanted wasn't on the digital catalog app, the app had YouTube embedded so you could search whichever song you wanted. We used this feature for the more niche songs we wanted, and when we couldn't think of a song, we looked at the most popular songs listed in the catalog for ideas. We spent two hours here, bought four drinks, and it all cost less than $75. We had a total blast. Next time I will bring more friends!! read more

Prices were super worth it The rooms were fun Service was fast Only thing is it was a bit hard to get through how to use the machine to pick songs I would go again but just need training first Next time I'll order food and drinks for sure it will be much better read more

yk what with these prices hell yeah i'd come back here more if i ever i just wanna sing my heart out by myself. it's a decent sound system with disco light and a dimmer light. great service. the bathroom was clean enough but a lil bit stinky. read more

We went as a group of 8 upon arrive they had us place our names on a waitlist and told us it was 130 for 2 HOURS of karaoke not until our 2 hours were done they proceed to tell us it was actually 130 per hour! Absolutely ridiculous and unethical on there part then had the nerve to charge us %18 in gratitude! Do not come it's not worth it at all it's a scam read more

Looking for a fun time singing your favorite songs???!!! This is definitely the place. I been here twice and I highly recommend to have a playlist ready so you don't waste time lol. Also please make a reservation because the place gets really busy. Also not sure if this place sells Food. FYI: (they validate your parking ticket) read more

This has been my go-to karaoke spot for years, and it's still my favorite. Parking is easy since it's part of the Galleria shopping center, and they have plenty of different room sizes to fit any group. Why I love this place is really their massive song selection. I've tried a number of other karaoke spots, including a lot of the ones in K-town, but none compare when it comes to variety and availability of tracks, including new releases. They do offer limited snacks and drinks at the front counter, but it's not the same as having full service. Not a huge issue since there's a market just across the mall where you can grab extras, but it would be nice if they expanded the options a bit. read more

Fun spot for a Karaoke moment. It's good if you just want to sing and don't care much about anything else. Room was a little small for 10 people and the tech left something to be desired but you get what you pay for so it was pretty good for a cheap and cheerful happy hour. It's bring your own food which is fine considering the price point and the beer and soju was good. Service was chill, nice staff no complaints. I wouldn't do a full karaoke event here but I'd go back for a happy hour where you hit up a drive through before hand and down some drinks to some loud karaoke. Not bad at all. read more

Max Karaoke Studio - Karaoke night! - Karaoke Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What really matters to having a good time is the people you're with. My party and I did have a great time, but there were several things that felt a bit lacking. It is one of the cheaper karaoke places around, though not by much. Do note that this downtown location is not BYOD since they have their own drinks for you to buy. Pros: Despite needing to go through machine prompts to finally talk to a person to make day of reservations, the process was fairly smooth and all my questions were answered. The people working there and officer at the door were all very nice and helpful. Cons: The rooms themselves have a fairly large window where anyone walking by in the hallway could peer in. They require you to download their app to queue up songs and navigate the controls, which while nice and convenient once you have it and get going, cuts into the initial time you could be singing. Some songs were missing some of the lyrics on the screen such as the attached picture. Sound in the rooms were not very sound proof and whenever we weren't singing our hearts out, we could hear the neighbors fairly easily. This is located very close to Skid Row, probably one of the the main reasons they have a guard posted by the door. Highly recommend parking in the garage and then getting it validated. They are very strict about calculating the time. Make sure someone is keeping track if you care about the price! read more

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We absolutely love love LOVE this place, whenever we need to let loose and sing our feelings out my best friend and I come here. We LOVE the service, they are very friendly make sure we are doing good :) they have great snacks but allow you to bring food/other snacks in as well! read more

Max Karaoke Studio - Entrance, decor, indoor - Karaoke Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came here for my bday and reserved a larger room! The staff was very accommodating, though the security guard was a bit much some said (no one in my part drinks but I guess he's just used to a lot of troublemakers). I didn't mind, but a friend didn't like it. Anyway, we sung tons of songs and there's ac and fun lights. The rooms have been renovated so kind of weird (just wooden seats/ no cushion) and a big u shape around a table so a bit awkward to be talking to people, but everyone had a great time and I always appreciate the max staff. Friends bought snacks and drinks from the counter and they charged it all to the room, so end of night we just paid and then friends could pay back. Also love that they validate. Will come again read more

Gave our reservation away in front of me even though I checked in and refused to make it right. Horrible place don't waste your time. Waited an hour for nothing read more

1) located inside of a mall with a parking deck that you can get comped 2) $16 for 2 people for 1 hour at 4pm on a Thursday 3) pretty clean 4) disco light but so the overhead light also stays on lol 5) u have to download an app to control the tv and I couldn't find any korean songs (im talking the BASICS: twice, blackpink, seventeen) in their regular catalog but there is a YouTube button you can queue whatever songs through. HOWEVER if ur a real noraebang enjoyer heads up it wont play TJ karaoke vids even through the YouTube app feature, so u need to find some off brand versions lol 6) they actually come and give u a 5 min warning through the window which is sooo much better than other places where they either never tell u and just up charge u OR they kill my singing vibes and interrupt me to tell me i have x amount of time left. 7) the rooms have windows that are very clear so if u care about that heads up but idc who watches me so wasnt an issue for me Giving it a 4/5 for the price, service, cleanliness. Only reason for one star removal was that they didn't have the Korean songs directly in app. read more

New employee / security have become insufferable. Checking every bag and threatening to charge $20 for a water bottle from outside. We downed it to follow the rules. They also pat down our pockets as if we were going through airport security. Really over the top. Are you looking for weapons or little bags of chips. We had a bag of leftovers from dinner, but didn't eat it knowing the extra charge. And instead ordered two pitchers of beer and soju from the front. When checking out, front desk charged us anyway for outside food. I encouraged them to check the cameras. He pushed back, "I saw you eat it." Realizing it was $1 / person more, it wasn't worth the fight and so I just let it go. Y'all really taking the fun out of karaoke especially at a once beloved location. Rules are rules and we gladly follow them. (Watch the tapes). But the energy was off putting as the staff was waiting to catch us do something to charge us. There was a period where we would go twice a month greeted with kind people who recognized us; filling frequent stamp cards. But with the new staff, it's worth it just to open YouTube at home and use the microphones from Amazon. Read the recent reviews - the new security and the dude with the long hair are going to single-handedly put this place out of business. read more

Chill spot. Plenty of music to choose from- music list could be updated though. You do need to download an app to be able to pick your songs. Place offers limited drinks and snacks. Please note- if you bring YOUR OWN snacks they do charge you $1.00 per person. read more

Great music variety, staff and private rooms. They have drinks and great happy hour prices during The Weekends. Great spot!

This is a good karaoke spot in Little Tokyo - easy parking, BYO food for +$1 charge, and uses Healsonic for easy song choosing! A slight annoyance - the lyric cues did not go with the music. If you don't know the song well, it'll make you feel like you're not singing at the right timing. I wouldn't say their prices are dirt cheap, especially on peak hours like on the weekends. The large room for eight people was $226. Water/soda is $3 per bottle; soju is $14 per bottle. Service charge is 18%. Sales tax is 9.5%. If you park in the structure, you can bring the ticket to the karaoke counter to get it validated. You get three hours for free. The first floor is generally reserved for the market though. read more

They over charge large groups... and add a 18% gratuity with out your knowledge.. service lacked , things didn't work, charged drinks that were paid for already.. don't recommend!!! read more

Went to a friend's birthday celebration and we are definitely never going back again. We booked a room for 17 people but only 11 showed up and if anyone brought food in, it was $1 PER HEAD that was charged extra so they charged $17 for bringing in any outside food. If you try to bring in any outside drink, they charged $20 (yes, TWENTY) PER DRINK. They want to force you to buy their super-limited overpriced drinks (literally $3.50 for a can of soda). Their "food" options are basically snacks you can buy at 7-11 and yes, also overpriced. They charge a forced 18% gratuity for parties over a certain number even though they don't do ANYTHING to deserve a tip. They don't bring anything to your room, etc. so why the tip??? A $777 bill for 4 hours is absolutely insane. read more

Usually I would come to this place for some karaoke fun but I don't know if I'd like to go back anymore. Had my birthday celebration here tonight and honestly the service was mediocre. They over charge for self drink and food fee (bringing in your own) and the automatic gratuity (basically not doing much at all) that ran my bill waaay higher than expected. There are better options that would provide better service. Very disappointed. They over charge a lot. read more

I just had my best birthday party ever at Max Karaoke Studio! Even the people who swore they wouldn't sing were on the floor singing and dancing long before the end of our three hours. We had a "large" room, thank goodness. It's not that big, and the tables barely held the food and cake we brought. There were about 15 people in our room at any one time, and that was about as much as it could comfortably handle, since that allowed each person to sit down at the same time or everyone to be on the dance floor. The Max Karaoke staff was very kind and helpful. They got us set up and answered questions quickly. The room was very clean when we arrived. I'd give them a 5, but for what we paid the room was a bit small. Also, not the most attractive. But I'd still be happy to return!! read more

Max Karaoke Studio - Kicking it off in style! One person brought inflatable guitars and mics, and that made it even more fun. - Karaoke Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Dude. They overcharge. They don't allow you to split cards. And they don't take cash. There was only 9 of us but they charged 180 an hour, and they don't allow you to buy a drink on your own, it has to go to the room. It ended up being over 1000 dollars! The gratuity is a joke because we barely saw them anywhere other than the front desk and in the window telling us we have 5 minutes left by slamming a paper with the info on the window. The rooms are so basic too. This place used to be good, but now, not so much. Please try a different spot if you can. read more

The security guard out front was hella aggressive, the song selection was great but the sound system sucked, the rooms are absolutely vibe-less, their is an 18% service charge when there is ABSOLUTELY NO SERVICE WHATSOEVER, I would almost go out on a limb to say that their is an absolute lack of service so it's insane to me that they sneak that in there. read more

This place is a dump. My friends and I booked a room for a bachelorette party. None of the tech was working. They make you download an app on your phone to load music onto the machine, but because the wi-fi was down for the whole place, we wasted the first 30 minutes of our reservation. Another group in a nearby room knocked on our door to ask us if we were having the same issues. They ended up giving us an iPad that barely functioned. Even once the wi-fi was back up, the app was glitchy and took forever to load a song. Whatever program they use is janky. The lyrics are inaccurate and don't sync up to the music. The microphones screeched feedback frequently. They don't let you bring your own bottled water. The bathroom is filthy. There's mold on the wall and a pool of urine that doesn't drain from the urinal. You would think that LA would have better options for karaoke. read more

Love that there is still Max Karaoke in Little Tokyo. Used to also go to the Sawtelle and Torrance locations while they were still around. Really only been here in the daytime for their cheap rates so can't say what it's like at night but even during daytime on weekends there is usually a bunch of folks in the various rooms. The folks at the front desk are usually pretty chill. Most rooms are alright in terms of sound but a lot of times you can hear bleed through from the other rooms when you are between songs. Healsonic rules the day - just pick and bookmark all your songs ahead of time on the app and you don't need to waste time flipping through books (come on, man, it's 2025). You can also do youtube karaoke if the healsonic catalog doesn't have what you want so that's an added plus. Can't speak for the drinks/snacks since I just usually get something non alcoholic to hydrate. Keep up the good work Max - I always have a good time here! read more

Max Karaoke Studio - Karaoke Near Me - Los Angeles, California

There was an entire group of about 16 of us. Were called before hand and they told us to come in to make their last hour. We literally all show up and they don't let us in? Wasted Uber money, unprofessional, it's literally two groups of us just standing here confused.. why tell us to come? read more

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Mediocre at best, maybe the song choices, audio quality and nice folks who work there and convenience for parking etc makes it worth the two stars. But otherwise bare bones in terms of aesthetics, overpriced crappy drinks and snacks for toddlers. The place like I said is not very appealing and decor minimal at best. Bathroom is dingy and the entire place just needs a facelift. If you're looking for good karaoke while in a place that is nice with some thought into decorations and atmosphere, with decent consumable drinks and food, this is not the right place for you. But come here if you're looking for a semi-budget friendly place with some friends just to sing songs and have a casual night out. read more

They used to have a branch in West LA Japanese town. Now they are only in downtown Little Tokyo and in Orange county. They have best prices for individuals who learn how to be singers. Some students came with sheet musics. Wish they had more range of jazz songs or classical repertoires. They have musicals as well under Musicals as the artists. Their mic is comfortable, heart shape so it still captures your voice when you move a bit from it. Best in price, however now that they serve beers, they don't allow youngsters to come anymore. Before I saw mom and kids come. They should just check ID when someone order alcohol because restaurants also allow kids to go in. read more

Came for happy hour and it was a great deal! The beers were also at a great price. The sound system isn't very good but for the price, it's worth it. They have a lot of song selections and the rooms are very cute. Restroom was also clean. read more

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I've been here at least a few times and unfortunately the newer staff doesn't know the first thing about hospitality or how to treat paying customers. This is one of the cheaper, no frills karaoke spots. They have a limited beer, wine, and soju selection. If you just want to belt out some hits with your friends and keep up with the many rules, nickel and dime upcharges, and attitude, this is your place. I entered with a sore throat, carrying a half-empty bottle of water to keep my voice hydrated. I was told by both the security guard and the front desk that I needed to throw away my bottle of Dasani and buy one of their $3 waters, because, "those are the rules," like I am a child. That was the beginning. I arrived 12 minutes early to get situated and wait for my friends to arrive for an 8:30 reservation. I started the check in process and proceeded to wait 15 minutes to finally buy wine. By the time I gained access to the room, it was 8:37, due to how understaffed and disorganized they are. Less than three hours later, before the end of our reservation, we get a 5 minute warning. I proceeded to argue that we hadn't been granted access until about 20 minutes later than they recorded, and was rudely told they didn't believe me and would check the cameras. I asked for another hour, which I was granted. Just 7 minutes later, midway through one of our songs, the guy with the long hair and glasses walks into our room and proceeds to argue with me, saying he'd checked the cameras and he was right. He spent about 10 minutes causing a scene, killing the vibe, and wasting our time. The situation clearly could have been handled at the end of our extended reservation, but the guy is a putz. At one point, he asked us to leave, simply for disagreeing with him in a calm and collected way. We were able to stay and finish our extra 40 minutes, but the damage was done. Long haired guy doesn't know the first thing about hospitality. He should be making cogs in a sweat shop, not running a karaoke establishment. I will be taking my business elsewhere after being a loyal customer for years. read more

Max Karaoke Studio has been my go to karaoke lounge because of their affordable prices and convenience. Parking in LA is always difficult, but if you sing your heart out here, they will validate your ticket for 3 hours! I admit they aren't the most high end Karaoke lounge out there, and the rooms are very basic. But with prices under $10 a person (tax not included) with no drink minimum, I think it's a great location for those looking to have a fun night out with a couple, or a lot of friends. They have the regular rooms that are more affordable but also a bit more grungy, with beat up cushions. Or the VIP Rooms, which come with a strobe light and nicer furniture. They don't have the option to link your phone to the internet and stream YouTube videos, but you can download the healsonic app to connect to their system and get an idea of what songs they have available. You can even set up your playlist ahead of time so that you can get right to singing! Nice to see that they survived the rona! read more

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This was a very fun place! We came on a holiday and parked at the structure next to the strip mall that housed this lively gem. Food and drinks are allowed, so we were able to purchase a couple drinks at a nearby market; however, there is a limit to the alcohol percentage you can bring in so double check that before making any purchases. The app they use is a common one for karaoke joints so that was fairly simple to use. Also, the songbook had a vast selection. We were having so much fun that we ended up extending our stay and it was all worth it. Another plus was that there was parking validation as well! read more

Max Karaoke Studio - Fair - Karaoke Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Easy parking, champagne was good, prices are ok (they let you bring in food) and karaoke system was good. Only docked a star because there were NO Spanish songs- nothing! So that was a bummer! read more

I've been coming here for the last decade or so and probably won't again due to the new staff. Security guard and front desk staff were unnecessarily rude and was adamant of charging $20 for anything that you bring in, including a bottle of water. Also accused us of eating food when we didn't, and charged us $9. It became a hostile environment when it shouldn't, and I'll be filing a consumer complaint. read more

Max Karaoke Studio is located on the top floor in a strip mall. There's lots of street parking around as well as paid parking lots. Went here with a big group for a birthday celebration. It's a pretty bare bones place and the management is pretty low-key. The room we rented out had a technical malfunction so they were very accommodating and upgraded us to their large party room, and we made full use of it! You're allowed to bring outside food and drinks. They also sell a few party snacks and drinks at the front desk, so we bought a couple bags of chips to stay energized in between the power ballads, soulful songs, and pop hits. Had an awesome time with friends singing and dancing. read more

This was such a cool karaoke place to go with friends or family! You have to connect to their wifi and app in order to work the karaoke. They only have drinks and chips there so it can be a fun night out with friends and grab some soju! It is a 21+ location only. There was only one person working on a Friday night and not busy at all. You can't bring in outside food or they will charge you. It is $7 per person before 7 PM but $28 per person after 7 PM. Come sing your heart out with your friends because the app has a ton of old and new song selections! read more

Great sound system - the JoySound system at Max also has YouTube streaming so I highly recommend leaving a playlist of your go-to instrumental tracks that aren't on the catalog! read more

We pre-booked a party room for about 13 people and truly enjoyed ourselves. The staff are wonderful - super nice, helpful, organized, and accommodating. The room was fantastic - clean, well kept, easy to use equipment and everything worked perfectly. I chose this place because we could bring in food for a small charge, which was a game changer. There's validated parking and the entrance to the mall is super convenient to Max. I recommend placing a reservation as they get booked up. Can't wait to come back! read more

A very fun time once you get used to using the app to pick songs (not hard at all). And while the rental price is maybe a bit be on the high side, it's at least balanced by super affordable alcohol. The folks who work here are welcoming and chill, and treated our group well. So, it's definitely a good place for a not-too-big birthday party or other celebration (even if it being upstairs in a small mall is a little odd. Or charming? Let's go with charming.) read more

I thought I understood charging for bringing in outside food to a location but charging $20 so I can bring in my tea is just not cool. They do have some drinks for purchase inside and I guess food is ok to bring in which is funny but cool. Idk, mixed bag ‍ read more

They are all private rooms so it's a great spot for anyone who gets a bit of stage fright singing in front of strangers. The rooms are always clean, the staff is friendly, and their equipment is well maintained. Pro-tips: download the Healsonic app before you go. And then, if they don't have the song you want, use the YouTube connectivity through the app to pull it up! You can bring your own snacks and soft drinks. But plan to buy your booze from them - they charge a LOT if you try to sneak booze in now that they have their liquor license. A great place to celebrate birthdays or other special occasions. read more