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| - A perfectly singable alternative to bigger private room karaoke establishments. Plus, I adore the interior of the restaurant half! However, I really didn't sample too much from the menu, so I don't have much to report on that front.
We ended up at Shobu on a Saturday night after waiting too long for a karaoke room at a bigger place down the road. The rooms at Shobu were cheaper and without a wait, so it was a no brainer. The room held 10-12 comfortably, or you could squeeze in 15. Cost was $15/hour, which is totally reasonable! They bring in plenty of water, tambourines, special little mic condoms, and the service button is within easy tapping distance.
The song selection is nice. They had super current songs and plenty of Korean songs too. Every song we selected was available, unlike some other spots where some songs are in the book but missing from the system. The control is in Korean, so it helps if you come with your closest Korean pals. Otherwise, you may be at a loss at which remote buttons to hit.
The karaoke room was a hot one. We had to crank the portable A/C down to like 60 degrees, but at least they had a separate unit in the room.
Another bonus is that they have a full menu and a full kitchen, but again, I didn't sample a good deal of the food, so I can't say if it is delicious or not. However, I would definitely come back to just have a drink in their restaurant because I really loved the cozy, cute interior. I would also return for karaoke. My current song of choice: Ready For Love by Bad Company.
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