My friend and I decided to come check out this Karoke place after dinner. They only have rooms by…read morethe hour, not 30 minutes. There was one room available for us. We were thrilled to book for an hour. At first we were given a small room, then we were asked to go to a different room which was bigger, medium size. We were fine as it was just my friend and I, the two of us. We had so much fun singing the English songs from YouTube. The only thing is there wasn't a way to input the songs in advance on YouTube. The karaoke system they had is mostly for Mandarin songs. We were told if we want to sing English songs to use YouTube. We were fine with that. Although it would have been nice to have English songs from an actual karaoke system than YouTube as you can do YouTube anywhere, just need a speaker system. But my friend and I still had fun. We were able to sing some BTS songs and 90s music! Overall, we had a blast singing for an hour. We didn't get a chance to try any drinks or foods. Next time! I also want to try some Mandarin songs next time. My friend didn't know Mandarin, so I didn't want to do Mandarin songs since she didn't understand, only sang English songs with her. Overall, I had a fun night! There is a 18% cleaning fee that is mandatory. No happy hour. The room is very clean. No disco ball.

Had such a fun time at The Ark Karaoke! The private rooms are clean, spacious, and comfortable with…read moreawesome sound systems and great lighting. The song selection is super updated, and ordering drinks and snacks right to the room was seamless. Perfect spot for a birthday hangout or a night out with friends!

I've been here twice for birthdays, my cousin's and my own. I loved both of my experiences here…read more This spot is lowkey, and honestly, I almost want to gatekeep it. The space is super clean and feels new, and the staff are incredibly friendly. My cousin accidentally booked the wrong date, but the owner was so accommodating and still managed to fit us in right away! I really appreciated that level of service. They let you bring your own food and drinks and even provide ice and cups, which really sets them apart from other places. The karaoke system is great too, everything runs off YouTube, so the song selection is endless. Highly recommend this spot, and I'll definitely be back!

tldr: great karaoke spot and you can bring in your own food/drinks!…read more You should definitely make a reservation here before coming in, especially on a Friday night. It's easy to call the place a few hours in advance to make the reservation, and the staff are very friendly. There's plenty of parking outside, and it's right next to Little Saigon! It's $78/hour for the mid-sized room (5-8 people), plus a 17% service charge. In my experience, that's a pretty standard rate in the South Bay. The great thing about Genting Karaoke, though, is that they allow you to bring in your own food and drinks! I don't know of any other karaoke spot nearby that allows this at no extra cost. Standard selection of songs on YouTube, plus colorful lights to make for a fun space for you and your friends to sing your hearts out.

hands down my favorite spot to go out in Fremont!!…read more I've celebrated my birthday here with a big group, and also sang with just a few friends... it's so fun every time! Music selection is through Youtube, so you really have endless choices to sing. they also allow BYOB

Went with friends on a Saturday night and surprisingly it wasn't as busy as we thought it'd be! Me…read moreand two friends were able to get a small room with no wait. Once in the room, they showed us how to operate the system (basically an iPad connected to a smart TV to project) and were able to switch out batteries for one of the mics. They came to our room when they said it was our last song. Atmosphere is so cool, with lots of lights and mirrors. The walls aren't sound proof so you'll hear other singers, but not enough to harm your performance. They also had mic covers to protect from spit. We had a great time, but be warned there is an automatic 15% service charge. Would love to come back with a bigger group!

Had the BEST time at Idol Karaoke. Tucked away off skirts of downtown SJ this hidden gem is…read moresomewhere I'd return again and again. Customer service is top tier, I used their online platform to ask my question & got immediate responses. The establishment itself is very homey, literally feels like a remodeled home. The rooms are spacious & can fit parties small or large. I have no clue how we didn't hear anything outside of our space but once you close that door it's OVER. Utilizing an iPad for YouTube lookups is the best because you can find the perfect fit to your needs. BYOF (food and drinks) for a fee but well worth it. Can't wait to go back for some fun!

Prices were higher than advertised and the room itself was a little out of whack (broken overhead…read morelight, no working AC, etc.), but was an overall fun experience. There was at least a fan, which made it more bearable. Nice lady at the front!

I live in the area and passed by a couple times. My cousin…read moreand I wanted to go somewhere low key to catch up and have a drink so we came to The Note Lounge. It was quiet, but our bartender Stephanie was so friendly and made our drinks perfectly. By 9pm at started picking up and there was a DJ, music and people dancing--it overall was a really fun time!

My bf and I live in the area and wanted to check out this neighborhood bar. We were hesitant since…read morethis seems like an older crowd, according to the limited pics/reviews. We went anyways and it was so wholesome! It was very lively on a Friday, they had a DJ and then karaoke later in the night. It was cool to see like a community in there, and everyone getting along. If you're younger, live in the area, and bored - doesn't hurt to come check it out!

The 4 star rating is accurate if you understand this is a dive bar type of spot. If you think it's…read moremore than a dive bar, it's probably more of 3 stars. It's a nice dive bar, you get what you pay for. I got a well shot and a pint for $13. Great price to pay to take the edge off after a day of work. The bartenders were friendly when I was there and always asked if I was ready for another round! Will come back the next time I just need to take the edge off and relax

Great time!!! Fun place. The owner was really nice. We played pool. Great place to eat and hang…read moreout. Great DJ.

My friends and I went here for my birthday. The staff are friendly and helpful. I had booked 2…read moreweeks in advance online and even though I showed up past the grace period (couldn't find parking) they were still able to honor our reservation. The room we got was clean and seemed soundproof. There are TONS of music options - Kpop, Jpop/Anime, Mandopop, Cantonese, and of course all the English hits. It seems whatever system they use for the Karaoke is frequently updated because they have brand new songs too. Food was tasty and service was fast and not too disruptive. They have to open the door to deliver the food but do it quickly. Pricing seems fair. Parking here is a pain and can be challenging.

The music room and bathroom were both clean. Audio quality is solid. However, after ruminating on…read morethe experience once we arrived home, several concerns became clear that ultimately deterred me from returning. Pricing was not straightforward or transparent. Upon arriving, we were told that all the rooms were booked and no follow up questions from their end. This remained the same throughout the entirety of the communication. I had to inquire all the questions, thinking I was asking the right ones to know prices and availability. I was wrong. With my questions, the answers I received were: 1) small room would take about 1 hour and 2) medium room would be about 40-45 minutes. Again, no follow up question from them whether which room we want, offering prices for each room, and asking if we wanted to put our name down. I only asked if the medium price would be the same as small, since we only had 2 people. That's something I should have reworded because what I actually wanted to know is how much would it be for 2 people--this was after 9:30 PM, for a medium room. I want to highlight that even though I am responsible for inquiries for clarification, a general rule also uniformly applies for businesses to be upfront with pricing and services for clarification. In short, that was completely absent throughout the interaction. We didn't know better, since we are not usuals at this establishment, which truly did feel that this was intentionally done to upcharge us. At the time, we chose convenience and said we would take whichever room--small or medium, as they stated--became available first. The medium room became available about 15 minutes after we had returned earlier to ask how to get on the "waitlist." Yet again, the process itself was never explained nor openly offered to us. We were informed of the $99/hour charge for the medium room only after being called up to the front desk/food station area, when the staff member was already writing the price on the receipt with a clipboard. This key detail should have been clearly disclosed at the very beginning of the first interaction--way before the signing at the desk to enter the room. My previous paragraphs can be referenced to this. Instead, signing and entering the room was processed as both the very first and final contact/confirmation. Thus, we weren't given any pricing and details prior until our name was called and came to the desk to sign. That is the primary issue: not disclosing the needed information well in advance until signing. Also, to their other review response --if there were management, then it could be with the person overseeing the computer, whom I directed the questions to. Like other reviewers have mentioned (which, in hindsight, we should have read more closely), there was a noticeable lack of transparency. We essentially had to ask every question ourselves in order to get basic information. Even then, the responses were brief and only addressed exactly what we asked--without offering additional context or details that would have helped us fully understand the pricing or process. And that in itself--is dishonest. Deceptive, too. Because of the lack of intent and transparency, we also weren't offered pricing information with the small room at any given point. So for those who wish to visit this establishment, be mindful of the highly, subtle deception. Perhaps you could try and ask directly for the pricing of each room, depending on head count, but who knows if they would provide information in all the extent needed for customers to make an informed decision. The medium room could fit 6-8 people maximum from our perception. The pricing on the website does not provide any room sizing price, or estimation. Just by head count, so essentially, we were being charged for the 9-10 people ($99/hr rate) that is listed on the webpage. Yes, here's the fine print from the website: "RATES & ROOM CAPACITY: The final rate will be based on either room size or total number of people, with the higher rate applied." If the $99/hr charge was purely due to the medium room size, as it did note that a "higher rate may apply," then that would have been understandable--if that information had been deliberately shared to us well in advance before signing. Even then, it becomes much more questionable since it seems that 6-8 people ($79/hr) could be accommodated in a medium size room. If so, then this was an upcharge, given all information had been nebulous. However, the issue I am pointing out here is the extreme lack of transparency and the involuntary manner in how the information was provided before signing. The general answers mentioned above were disclosed only when prompted by our questions, and even then the responses remained consistently evasive and limited. The quote above was already included in this original post. Read the latest response to see how they confirmed their own fradulence. Never was offered a large yet was given one and upcharged.

Great food and service. The bbq is very authentic! Easy hang out spot with friends. Highly…read morerecommend!

Delicious skewers and noodles! love rhe ambience and they even have LIVE music, guitarist! Service…read moreis also great. I recommend the beef skewers and Dan Dan noodles! Theyre also opened late until 2am so a plus for late night dinner

Customer service is number one, best customer service! Great experience, amazing karaoke rooms,…read moregood food, delicious drinks!!! Would recommend to anyone who wants to come to a karaoke bar or reserve a karaoke room!! I will definitely come back again

Very good experience, very friendly. The people are nice and there are a lot of songsread more

I've been to 7 bamboo dozens of times throughout the years. It's the closest I've even been to…read moreworld 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).

It's a great place to have a fun place to be silly in costume and wigs, and sing your heart out…read morewith 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.