Had the BEST time at Idol Karaoke. Tucked away off skirts of downtown SJ this hidden gem is somewhere 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! read more

IDOL Karaoke - Karaoke Near Me - San Jose, California

Prices were higher than advertised and the room itself was a little out of whack (broken overhead light, 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! read more

This was maybe a two star experience because the place was not very clean and the equipment was not great (you have to choose songs from YouTube like you would if you were doing karaoke at home). To get in we had to call a number on the front door, which was barred. It was kind of unsettling but I guess there is some crime in the area. There was not much ventilation in the karaoke room. At minimum they should make it a bit cleaner and welcoming inside, update the equipment- maybe have a more professional karaoke set up beyond what people could do at their homes (play youtube on their TV), and maybe make it look a little less shady on the outside somehow. read more

My friend found this place via yelp so we decided to visit and try it. Parking was not as easy to find on the weekend as there was also a food truck event next door. We ended up parking about a block away. They have a parking lot but was full. This place seems to be in a what seems like - converted home. They have about 6 rooms or so with different sizes. One coed bathroom. They charge a flat fee for bring your drinks / food, pretty nice overall! read more

My group was about 15ppl, the women working here are so sweet and accommodating. We stayed for about 2hrs, got about 8-9 bottles of soju. Everything came to about $260 (can't remember if this includes tip or not). The soju bottles are $12, the water bottles are 1 for $2, OR 2 for $3 (this is the better option especially for a large group). They gave us mini cups to hand out to everyone so we could take shots of the soju. The volume is great in the karaoke room and also there are 2 mics which is nice for duets. I love how easy it is to find whatever song you want on the IPad and put it in queue. Would definitely come back read more

IDOL Karaoke - Karaoke Near Me - San Jose, California

Great couple of folks. My group of 6 stayed for ~4 hours and it came to be about $45 a person (including the fee to bring in "outside" food). Venue's a bit sus and unassuming. There's parking, but it's a bit difficult to get into. I suggest parking somewhere else and walking over if you are carpooling, but not if you're arriving alone. They have YouTube karaoke, which my group specifically looked for. Overall, had a great time and would definitely return. read more

Came here with some friends one evening as we wanted to do karaoke in a private room. The room was private (we were also the only customers) and the decor was fun, and finding songs was easy. However, the venue location is a bit shady, there were a couple of cockroaches, one microphone battery died midway, and the price was a bit much for the experience. The sole employee was helpful and they do sell a few beverages (beer, water, etc). I don't recall if you can bring your own food or drinks. I would try a couple other venues before returning to this one. read more

Always a solid experience here. Soju available. Great song choices. Not in the safest area which is why I took off some stars. And it's not always the cleanest but they will provide in a kind way if you need anything. Last time there were sanitary wipes which I appreciated. Especially with the mic. Multiple private rooms which is also nice for small to big groups. read more

I just visit this place and very happy with all services provided by the owner. I ask about the parking and the owner ready help me to get it, sound system is very good thanks a lot read more

Hands down the best service I received last night from a kind and very helpful lady working late last night. I unfortunately wasn't able to get her name but she stayed open really late for us and was very accommodating. The ambiance of this place is awesome and they have an ipad where you can type any song you could think of to do karaoke to. Thank you so much, you are awesome! read more

This seems to be a family-owned Vietnamese business near Downtown and Vietnam Town. There is a gated parking lot, which is very convenient. They take cash, Venmo, and other electronic payments! They do not take credit cards. The karaoke system here is Youtube, so you'll literally find any song you want to sing! You can search for the karaoke versions of a song, or just look up the lyric videos to do a sing along instead. The options are endless. This is great for people who want to sing songs that aren't in English! The price for 2 to 5 people is $40/hour. They charge $25 if you bring your own food/drinks. Many people bring their own alcohol and snacks I'm sure. You can also buy some waters at the front desk too. read more

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Really nice place! We called in on a Saturday around 5pm and they told us that there were a lot of available spots for 6pm. We were pretty skeptical as it was in a weird spot and it's a small building. When you go in it looks like someone's house and where they used the rooms for karaoke lol. Plus We were the only customers there so it's hard not to be skeptical. Turns out we were just a bit early from their busy hours The lady was super nice and accommodating , the place was clean and sanitary, and their equipment does the job! They just use YouTube or a similar platform to search for music. For 2-4 people they charge $40/hr. Honestly I think it's a good price for what their offering plus the experience of singing and having fun is just the same as any other place. They even offer food. read more

IDOL Karaoke - Small room for 2-4 people - Karaoke Near Me - San Jose, California

This place was good, the lady at the front desk was very nice and sweet! We karaoke here for 4 hours for 7 people, which averaged around $47 per person because we also ordered a lot of Soju! The rooms are very soundproof and spacious! read more

A really popular kareoke spot that is known by all. A sketchy parking lot, but don't be fooled. This place is so popular. It's always a good time here. read more

Checked out online reservation but they were out of evening times. We called to see if they accepted walk ins but they said they had evening spots and we were able to book a 2hr spot. Super easy if you call! Staff was really easy to work with because we had to push back the time of the reservation a couple hrs before because we were running late and the staff made it work! $50/hr for groups of 5-7 and $30 for brining in outside food and drinks! Super worth it! That rate is solid for ~$10/person/hr. Their rooms were clean, well, maintained, and the set up is for karaoke through YouTube. Really easy to navigate on a tablet and just search up songs on YouTube instead of an set music book like other places. Highly recommend this spot! read more

Super nice service! The front desk lady was super sweet to me and my friend. Microphones were also pretty clear. Would definitely come back again. :) read more

It was a bit strange on a Saturday at 10pm. No one was there. We had to call for them to open the front door. We were wonderful if they were closed and opened because we were there, but the business hour said open. The front desk attendant was extremely nice though. The speakers are good. Although the microphone was a bit drowned out by the speakers. I feel like I had to scream. Overall, it was a nice place to checkout for an affordable price. read more

Late Post: Visited this spot on 2/20/2022 to celebrate my daughter's surprise dirty 30 party as karaoke is her favorite thing. They were quick to respond to my reservation request which I always appreciate. We reserved the largest room which fits 10-12 people and brought our own food and drinks. I was more than happy to pay the nominal fee for doing so as it would've been triple the cost if we had opted for a sit down dinner elsewhere. We arrived about 15 minutes early and the girl said that it was ok to go in and set-up and she wouldn't start charging us until our actual reservation time (bonus points for the concession). The room was great, the system was linked to a tablet using YouTube so there was an unlimited selection of songs to choose from. We ended staying 3 hours and had a blast. There was a different lady when we started the festivities and she was really friendly. A couple of our balloons had popped leaving confetti on the floor and when we asked for a broom to clean up, she said no worries, she would take care of it (great customer service). I paid and tried to give her a cash tip, but she declined. She just asked us to visit again soon. I highly recommend this spot as they have reasonable prices and great customer service. Thanks Idol Karaoke, I will be back and will definitely tell my friends about your business. read more

The lady was super super sweet! And the room was clean and the mic was pretty good. I really enjoyed when i was there

IDOL Karaoke is located on the outskirts of San Jose , tucked away in a residential area. They have a huge parking lot with tons of lighting to make you feel safe but I would still recommend taking any valuables with you. The staff was nice and showed us to the room right away. There were only 2 of us so it was a smaller room. It was very clean and maintained. They even had a bottle of hand sanitizer and microphone masks too! The venue leaves a small android tablet that is defaulted to YouTube and you basically have to search like how you would normally search at home for karaoke versions of the song you want. It's connected wirelessly to the TV and it plays the music there. The sound system was really good though but was disappointed that it didn't have a dedicated app to use to find karaoke songs. The tablet was very slow as well so typing on it was a struggle. They offered WIFI but the staff didn't know the wifi password lol. Not a big thing but still kinda funny. It's $40/hour so it's much better to come with a bigger party if you do decide to come here. Would I come back? Nah, probably not. There are other karaoke spots that have a dedicated app to use to search songs that you would pay the same price for. read more

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Clean place, great service. The place allows people to bring food in for a fee which is really cool! Definitely would come back again!

very nice staff and super friendly! Nice room for karaoke and good deal! can sing any songs you want! Theres a bathroom too and different size rooms! read more

I was quite skeptical when first arriving, but it was so cute! We sang our hearts out to music we liked and the service was great! very sanitary and clean. read more

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Super hole-in-the-wall place! Private fenced-in parking lot, which is very convenient because the area never has available street parking. Tip: reserve a room ahead of time by messaging their page on Facebook, as weekends can be busy. Prices are as follows: 2-5 people $40/hr + $25 to bring in outside food and drinks 6-9 people $50/hr + $30 to bring in outside food and drinks 10-13 people $60/hr + $35 to bring in outside food and drinks You can bring in whatever you want with the outside food fee (alcohol too). Make sure to clean up afterwards. The lady who works the desk is very nice and let our group of 5 have the large room since it was a Monday night and we were the only ones there. Wifi was great, so the karaoke was great! The TV and microphones are synced to a tablet, so it is very easy to choose songs for karaoke. They kept the AC on and provide fans in the rooms which helped prevent it from getting stuffy. The decor of the rooms are fun, and I highly recommend this place if you want to sing your heart out! read more

IDOL Karaoke - Small room (2-5 people) - Karaoke Near Me - San Jose, California

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This place didn't require a reservation, it wasn't too packed where I had to wait for a room, the owners sanitized the equipment before using and our room was clean and fairly large enough, music was easy to navigate and search, and Andree and I pretty much enjoyed our quick 1 hour session for our #saturdate! read more

IDOL Karaoke - Karaoke Near Me - San Jose, California

Amazing place to have fun .dance .sing and laugh. All together very fun day.with friends and family. Bring your groove on and sing .because dont matter what you know and how you sing it.it will be fun. read more

a group of 8 came in for my bday in april and it was lots of fun, we rented a room for 2 hours. there was basically an ipad with youtube so its great it has every song you can think of unlike some other karaoke systems. youre also allowed to bring in outside food & drinks/alcohol for a fee i forget the price but i enjoyed that option. the host was great in a way that she didnt bother us or rush us, just let us sing our hearts out unapologetically haha. there was a bit a spill on the floor and so i went to ask her for a towel, she offered to clean it which i really appreciated but declined. only con is that it gets stuffy and hot after a while. they did have a fan in there but we might've needed 2 by the end of it read more

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We went for a karaoke night and the room is pretty great. They have a parking in the back of the place and it's pretty spacious. The owner is really welcoming and make us feel comfortable for our night. They have a good sound system and since they use Youtube as the karaoke system, you can add any music that you like, so it's best to have your own karaoke playlist ahead of time ;) On top of that, the price is reasonable. I definitely come back to this place next time :) read more

Had a great experience at Idol Karaoke. Went with a group of friends and there were several rooms, all large in size, along with ample music choices from Youtube. The owner was so sweet and accommodating. Also had a variety of drinks and packaged snacks to purchase from. Will be coming here more regularly! read more

This was a great karaoke spot to stop by! We got a room with a walk-in. The room is very well decorated with neon lights and aesthetic, and there was a table where we could put our stuff on. The owner was very welcoming and helped out whenever we had a question. The sound system is nice too, and you have access to any song you could think of. read more

IDOL Karaoke - Decorations - Karaoke Near Me - San Jose, California

Called them on Saturday and told them we wanted to come Wednesday at 3:30 pm. The man on the phone will answer questions you have but you have to speak a little more loud and enunciate what you say so he can understand you. My friends and I went out to lunch and came here for my friend's birthday. The place has a private parking lot and is kinda small, like a house that was renovated into a small karaoke place. We had the lady, the owners are Vietnamese. They mostly leave you to your own devices and you pay at the end, so keep track of your own time. There's a small room and big room and the tv is connected to a tablet that uses YouTube to find songs. read more

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Don't be fooled by the appearance at first but inside there are enough equipment and spare rooms to achieve the best quad performance when singing. read more

IDOL Karaoke - Karaoke Near Me - San Jose, California

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I love the owner! She is so sweet! I had a lot of fun here with my best friends and we had some good music therapy. Turns out this is my friend's family's place and we're happy to support! read more

Note: message them on their Facebook page to get a reservation! They're very fast at responding-- it took maybe 10 minutes for them to get back to me. KARAOKEEE! One of my favorite past times and things to do with friends. I was initially drawn to this place because of their reasonable price point ($50/hr for 6-9 people) and for a flat fee ($30) you can bring your own drinks and food. Soju + beer is a must for karaoke night. The rooms are nice. Couches are comfy. Microphones have a sanitary cover. The karaoke is connected to YouTube so every song you can imagine is at your disposal. I was worried it would be kinda lame but I actually appreciated the UI and ease of use. You pay at the end so keep your own time. Our group of 6 stayed for about 3 hours. TLDR: Great karaoke place that allows you to BYOB! I would definitely recommend! read more

The karaoke owner was very nice and gave us great service. The karaoke room is nice and roomy for a large group party. Recommended for anyone who want to do karaoke with friends. read more

Fantastic Service: Friends and I were going out for a birthday and we decided to go to Idol for something fun. Lady at the front was so kind to my friends and I because we were new and we have never gone out for something like this. She was so sweet and so nice to us. We had so much fun inside as well, not only was the lady kind, she was very complimentary. We needed plates for the cake and she got everything for us. The sound system was fantastic, even in an enclosed area, there was little to no feedback. Fantastic service, fantastic speakers!! Overall, the experience was a 10/10 and I would love to return for another session. The price was fair, the lady was generous, and the sound system was fabulous! read more

I went here with a group of friends the other night for some New Year karaoke and we had an amazing time!! I was recommended by my brother who goes here all the time and it definitely did not disappoint. The prices vary depending on how big your group is. We had 9 people and it was so affordable! The rooms are really nice and the pretty lights add a lot to the setting. We all felt comfortable and it didn't take us long to let loose and have fun. Lan was super accommodating and kind to us. I'm fortunate to know some Vietnamese so I was able to communicate with her more comfortably and her personality really shined. She's very nice, attentive, and hilarious. Made sure to set us up with the room as quickly as possible and was on the job if we needed anything else. I am DEFINITELY coming back to this karaoke place again! read more

Came here on a Sunday night and was able to make a same-day reservation (on Yelp chat!). They had plenty of sanitized rooms, and I loved that each felt very private, with modern decor and fair pricing. You can bring in your own food & drink for a fee, which we did, and it was super convenient. The store also has a designated parking lot next door which makes things easier. Highly recommend for small parties in South Bay! read more

The host is very welcoming, the room was fine, everything fits the price. Going 4 for 2 hours but cost only ~$80

idol karaoke was the best karaoke spot i've ever been to! we had the ability to play as many songs as we wanted and we were able to stay longer than 2 hours! it was kind of in a shady spot, but it was okay as long as you're not outside lol. i'll definitely be back! read more

IDOL Karaoke - Karaoke Near Me - San Jose, California