The front desk was a little rude, but eventually they gave us what we needed. As for drinks, they had a good selection, but no menu to order from - just a fridge up front. Overall, we had a ton of fun! I recommend this place for birthday parties if you really want your space to sing and dance. - AT read more

U-Star Karaoke - Karaoke Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place awesome drinks very spacious nice servers good vibes clean environment good music

The workers there were pretty rude. Not welcoming or friendly at all. Immediately knocking on our door to kick us out the second our time ran out, rushing us to get out of the room immediately. They have no snacks on their menu which isn't a deal breaker but the soju prices are straight up robbery. They also don't offer tap water to their customers because they want to sell you bottled water. read more

Amazing place to have birthday party or just come with friends. Liked the room and service was awesome

Beware-- this place sold me over the prices listed on their website and their claims of "cutting-edge" technology regardless of where you find songs online. All false-- the prices of their website are double was i was quoted when I inquired via email. They gaslit me when I mentioned the discrepancy and told me to check the website. I wish i would have payed attention to this red flag but I chose to book it anyway bc of the proximity. Their cutting edge karaoke tech is limited to only songs from youtube that you screen mirror from your personal device to their TV. If you don't have the ad free version, you basically watching ads a lot of the time in between songs. I wish I would have never wasted money. I'd recommend going anywhere else. read more

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Honestly, I had no idea this place existed as it's kind of tucked in the corner of this little strip mall, but really this place is perfect given that it's right next door to a Korean bar as well as a different place that is a Korean BBQ spot. It feels like a one stop shop having these places in the same spot, lol. I'm surprised this place doesn't have more reviews, because the prices are great, and the rooms are perfect for a night of karaoke! For 1-3 people in a room, it's only $25 per hour plus tax, which I find to be a really great deal. The room is small, but perfect size for 3 people or less. They also have bigger rooms for larger parties of course, but I'm not sure what their pricing is. We got a small Soju bottle and it came out to around $16+ without the tip. It'a obviously a Korean Karaoke catered place which means they have a HUGE list of Korean songs to choose from, but they still have plenty of classic and newer American music, and even lists from other countries such as the Philippines, Vietnam, and many more! I really like how clean this place is, and that the darkness, even in the lobby, sets the mood. They also gave us little covers to put over the microphones which was awesome. I'd 100% return here, as this is my first karaoke experience since moving to Chicago. read more

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Great place to celebrate a birthday. The staff are very nice and are accommodating. We have come here every year to ring in the New Year!

One of my all time favorite spots in Chicago for karaoke with friends!! They have recently updated their system so now you can link your phone and search karaoke songs on youtube, they make it so easy and fun! The sound system is awesome in every room, you can control the volume and reverb. They have a full bar for those who drink, and you can bring in food. I HIGHLY recommend the popcorn chicken from right next door at Yeowoosai. Also, I recommend booking a room in advance, they book up fast! read more

I celebrated my birthday with my friends here on Friday 5/19. I sent an email to make reservations 3 days ahead, and they were able to accommodate me and my 24 friends! They texted me to confirm the reservation, and I had to put down a $100 deposit which is understandable since we are reserving their big rooms for 2-3 hours. The $100 deposit went towards our final total for the night which was great! Make sure to book early because another group wanted to book the big room also, but U-Star made sure with us first how long we wanted to stay since we made reservations first. The inside was glamorous. There was nice disco lights in the karaoke room that we were in. The sound of the music was great. It was nice that we could connect the system to our phone so there were a lot of choices for songs. As long as the song was on YouTube, you could sing to it! In terms of food, if you get hungry you can stop by Yeowoosai next door. Some of my friends left to get food, and the people in Yeowoosai said they'd bring our order over to us next door once it was ready! It was really nice to have korean popcorn chicken to eat while drinking and singing. For drinks, my boyfriend asked what $100 could get him at the bar and they gave him a bucket of soju. We mostly pre-gamed before coming in so we didn't buy too many drink but they prices were reasonable. read more

This place has changed so much. They do not even provide water, you have to purchase. I hope the $1 they made off the bottle I purchased is worth all my future business never coming back. Good riddance. read more

Hosted my birthday here and it was a blast! We had a huge private room. Make sure to book early! I booked maybe about a week out and I couldn't extend my time cuz of another big party that had been booked. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They didn't kick us out as soon as our time was up. They let us take our time. Karaoke was updated, room had fans, lots of space. Drinks were a little over priced, but that's a given at any karaoke bar. Will def come back again! read more

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Straightforward and fun! Pricing is great and service was good. My daughter had a super fun 15th bday party. (And the ability to hook up to YouTube karaoke meant the sky's the limit for all tastes in music...from broadway to rap). read more

Just hosted an event there. Reasonable prices and drink deals and you can bring your own food for an event. The man was so nice. Highly recommend. read more

really great vibes, super yummy food!! also the room was huge for a very reasonable price so def more affordable! great service too :)

Stopped here not long after they had done some renovations, and were pleasantly surprised by the upgraded rooms and look to the place. They have a good selection of music, more updated than some other places in the city. Drinks galore available, and I think you can order food from Yeowoosai next door to munch on while singing your heart out. One downside is the battery operated microphones. During our visit we had to request new batteries twice. Didn't stop us from having a good time, but just a little inconvenience. Parking can get difficult on the weekend, but usually there will be a spot available in the lot or on the street. Definitely worth coming by for a fun night of drinking and singing! read more

My favorite karaoke spot in Chicago! They offer drinks and a wide selection of songs. You can also change inputs on the machine to sing songs from youtube! Sometimes have to wait out guests who are finishing out their session in the room despite making a reservation at a certain time but otherwise the staff is very accommodating. One other con would be that I've had a mic or two run out of power in the middle of a session but staff are quick to replace. read more

Great time at U-star, bartender Sungjin is great as well, he was the highlight of the night!!

They aren't welcoming here. Rude workers. There was a bit of a language barrier. It seems here they are too profit focused and not concerned with the customer experience. read more

There are few karaoke places in the suburbs, and I really wished there was one in downtown. I was really excited to hear that this place opened recently so I went in with few of my friends. This is the best karaoke place in Chicago! Out of all the karaoke places that I've been to, U-Star Karaoke has the best sound systems, remodeled interiors, staffs are so nice and most importantly, UP TO DATE SONGS. I'm a hardcore karaoke girl and I get so frustrated when the karaoke machine's newest songs are from like 6 months ago -___- I was so surprised to find songs that came out recently because the karaoke places in the suburbs don't update their songs regularly. Few other comments: - Karaoke rooms were average cost. They charge you by the # of people per hour. - They also have a full service bar! There was a sign that said no BYOB so don't do that. - It's right next to Yeowoosai and they allow bringing food from there! - I Highly recommend going here for parties or just to chill at the bar (: read more

Good service. Good price. New owner made this place much better. Recommend to revisit. read more

Love this place! The staff is super friendly and they're able to accommodate both large and small groups of people. The alcohol is reasonably priced including the soju & it's always really clean and not overcrowded. We came in with a large group (15+) close to opening hours & they set up a room that could house all of us super quickly. The staff is all masked & they give you little covers for the mics to keep it hygienic. The song selection is really diverse (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese all available. Love coming here! read more

Omg I love this place!!! Jun is the best he's so nice and kind!!! We are of course the regulars here but will always come to support him and the karaoke rooms are all renovated it looks so nice and the place is so clean!!! I would so bring more off my friends to throw a party here!! read more

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Amazing place! Had so much fun. I had a great time; they made my night, come here asap :)

It was really amazing place to have fun!! I have been trying to go here for YEARS but it renovate all rooms, bar, and restroom. To celebrate a friend's birthday party, my friend picked the karaoke and it was really good choice. We were almost 20 people but it didn't matter. There was so large room. We were so excited because we had heard so many great things about this place and couldn't wait to try. We sing a bunch of songs, drink soju and beer, dance altogether!! The service was pretty good too. They were just fairly friendly and kind. I'll be back again soon for my birthday party and one of my friends may host birthday party here again !! lol read more

This karaoke bar is honestly the best one I've been to! My friends and I had food and drinks next door since this place opens at 8pm, and we were attended to as soon as we walked in. We were given clear instructions on how to operate the karaoke system, covers for our mics because of Covid, and the owner is so nice!! It was one of my friends' birthdays so he gave us FREE drinks, and even an extra FREE hour of karaoke! He greeted us good night as well when we left :) We had the best time ever. I highly recommend coming to this hidden gem! Additional: They have a cup pong table, a bar by the entrance, restrooms and the karaoke system they have updates every 2 weeks with new songs. read more

Great place! So fun! Feels like a real party. Awesome lights and perfect ambiance. They have several measures in place to ensure safety (masks and social distancing) as well! read more

Eat and drink next store and then end with karaoke! Great service! Great selection of songs! Great for big groups!

This place is lit! The rooms are clean and spacey and the people are awesome. Definitely recommend this place. This lounge is clean, classy, spacious, and the service is efficient. it's got everything we need, tables with booths, glassware, a small stage, sanitary microphones. The lighting is like a club and the whole room is very clean. There are even tambourines in the corner (my specialty). The book of music selections has a huge range! Everything from oldies to modern pop. The service is on point, bottled water, drink service. Such a fun place to be! If you're looking for a fun way to celebrate your birthday or have a group event, don't hesitate. We were really blown away. read more

This place is absolutely my favorite weekend hangout. It's clean, private, and a great experience for the price. The booths are very spacious and it gives you room to dance around. The drinks are good too. Overall 5 stars from me ! read more

Had a great time! Even the medium room was perfect for 8+ people. Drinks were also amazing!

Fun night, great vibes and the bartenders were super nice and helpful. Definitely coming back!

Owners seem really fun and enjoy helping you out. The rooms are clean and provide good space depending on party size. Great list of music choice. I have a great time every time I go read more

I purchased a Groupon for 1 hour of karoake for a group of 10. We went this evening and were a group of 5. The establishment opens later in the evening but via email agreed to open at 8pm. They were opened on time. The "full bar" is limited but hits the main liquor options. Initially, I ordered a gin and tonic. I happened to notice that I only saw Seagrams on the shelf. I asked if that was the only gin option and was told yes. I canceled my order of course. I haven't drunk "bumpy face" since high school and I'm 43 years old. I ordered Maker's Mark instead. During all of my email reservation correspondence I advised the venue that I had a Groupon and the terms of the Groupon. I inquired about food and was told they had options. Our group inquired about food upon arrival and was told we could order from next door because they didn't have food at the time. The gentleman assisisting us suggested the restaurant next door was Korean but offered "fried chicken". We were a group of 5 Black Americans. I tried not to be offended. We actually did end up ordering the friend chicken dish smh hate to fit their stereo type. But we also ordered the kimchi nachos and fries. Any who, the karoake system is in Korean language so it was tricky to navigate but my friend did master it. The Black American songs were definitely limited. Funny they had a few "ratchet" songs but not many classic Black artists. The drink prices were reasonable. We all kept it very basic as they don't have any actual trained bar tenders. One girl I had to direct to the Maker's Mark. Parking is scarce also. When we were leaving they let 4 people exit and stopped my husband to let him know we owed for karoake. They had not redeemed my Groupon when we checked in. They were about to charge him $94 for 2 1/2 hours of karoake. I went back in and showed them my Groupon. He said we went over our hour. They should have told us that and not waited until the end. He said he didn't want to interrupt our good time. After some back and forth we paid for the additional hour and he removed the 30 minutes. Our group will not return. read more

This is my first time here, but my friends and I will definitely be back! The karaoke rooms are spacious and comfy and you can link to YouTube to access any song you may want to sing along to. You can also bring your own snacks and then buy their alcohol - they have an extensive menu. A great night - two hours flew back so quick! read more

Really fun karaoke bar, would come again, tasty cocktails too :)

9/11/2019 Nice and friendly workers there. Good service and nice decorations. Really nice place to hang out and pretty fast updates on new songs. That was my review last time I visited the place and I would like to give another 5 stars for the great service. The owner was nice as all the time and the new bartender was really friendly. Don't know why my review got erased. And I don't see any other reviews anymore... Anyway, this place is pretty awesome place to hang out. "They even have beer pong table!" read more

Awesome place super fun. I love the energy and the bartenders are quick and super nice. Highly recommend!

fun time!!!! definitely coming back again!!! the bartender was hot and nice. know what I want. songs were up to date! Ariana grande 7 rings and Bad Guy etc. coming back for my bday with many ppl. have huge room for party of 30. highly recommend read more

Amazing experience every time. So fun! The place is so clean compared to other Karaoke places. Very kind owners. 100% recommend for a night out or party!! read more

Hands down, the BEST karaoke bar in Chicago. Visited a few times with a big group and we had a blast. Loved having a private karaoke rooms where we could just goof around singing oldies. There is a full bar and snacks were delivered to our rooms. I think you can also order food from the neighboring bar, which is a nice option when you want more than snacks. They have a great selection of songs, wireless microphones, and large TVs. There is a bar area where you can have a drink and play beer pong if you want a little break from singing/dancing shenanigans. Parking wasn't too hard given it was Saturday night. I was able to park in a block. Everyone had such a good time that we were already planning our next visit as we left. Highly recommend this place. read more