Reviewing The 5 Best Karaoke Places in Koreatown LA

Weekday evenings or early weekends (6–8 PM) are the best times to visit if you want a smaller room and fewer crowds. Space can feel tight during peak hours, but the atmosphere is cozy and great for casual hangouts or birthdays.

Rooms come in packages that include food and drinks, great for groups, but limiting if you’re not looking to eat. Surprisingly, the food's a highlight. The popcorn chicken is especially good (goes great with beer or soju), and the menu covers more than just bar snacks. Parking is easy too, with valet and a paid lot in the back.

Glow Lounge, formerly known as Saba Saba, is one of the newer karaoke places in Koreatown, LA offering clean, private rooms for small groups, free valet, and affordable rates. While the outside may look a little worn, the inside is surprisingly tidy, welcoming, and comfortable. 

Reservations are recommended, especially between 7–9 PM on weekends. Parking can be tricky if you’re street parking, but the free valet takes the stress out. Did we mention the FREE valet? 

We also appreciated the hard liquor packages, solid food menu, and drink specials. You're not required to order a drink per person, which makes it even more budget-friendly. 

The staff are friendly and helpful. They were very quick to walk you through the system or adjust sound settings when asked. Song selection is very good, although we found fewer English songs than expected. The audio system is excellent and even makes you sound better on the mic, which definitely adds to the fun.

Open daily from 6 PM to 2 AM, it offers 13 private rooms that fit anywhere from 10 to 50 guests, all set within a chic, gold-accented space. For the best experience, we recommend going midweek (Wednesday or Thursday between 7–9 PM) to avoid the weekend rush while still getting great service.

First off, the food is fantastic. We tried the tuna tacos and nachos, easily some of the best things on the menu. Drinks lean on the expensive side, but they’re great and perfect for sharing with a group. If you spend over $30, you can also get free parking behind the venue with validation.

Onto the karaoke; rooms are clean, spacious, and surprisingly easy to use. Audio quality is solid, and the staff was quick to help when we had questions. While the song catalog was missing a few tracks we wanted, the experience overall was smooth. 

SoopSok has been a Koreatown karaoke staple since 1986 and was relaunched in 2022, keeping its original charm alive. The vibe is casual and a bit divey (even the owner admits this), but it’s well-loved by the community. 

It’s open daily from 6 PM to 2 AM, with private rooms that comfortably fit about 10 people. The best time to go is early weeknights or around 7 PM on weekends before it gets crowded and warm.

Each package includes two hours of karaoke, drinks (including alcohol, soda, and water), and one entrée from a menu that includes bibimbap, fried chicken, and noodles. There’s a bar just outside the rooms for quick refills, which is super convenient for our group since everyone can just stand up and get their choice of drink.

Established in 1971, Café Brass Monkey is Koreatown’s iconic dive-bar karaoke spot with open-mic sessions going until the last call at 2 AM. 

Unlike the other karaoke places in Koreatown, there’s no private rooms here, just a stage, a mic, and a lively crowd.  Get there by 8 PM on weekends to grab a spot near the action. The place can get packed quickly, even on weekdays.

Food is surprisingly good and comes out fast. We liked the pastrami more than anything else on the menu. Expect loud sing-alongs, dancing, and a packed house around midnight. Drinks are strong, bartenders are quick, and the ambiance here is pure, unfiltered fun.