Happy Karaoke

Are you Happy?

Either Way...... come to Happy Karaoke and Sing your LUNGS out!

Private rooms available (for 4-10  people).  Hour rates available.

Also they have combo packages (2 hrs, plus drinks and snacks).  Depending how much you want to drink or eat.

Pretty Good ventilation, Cable Microphone (which they will provide you a new wrapper for sanitation purpose).  Large Screen TV (Ignore the cheesy videos behind), Titles are punctual.

Selections are mostly in Korean, They Have a good amount of English songs, about 30 Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Thai songs.  So If you want more selection, then you won't be happy coming here.

You know what I love?

I love going to 5 star venues, mostly reviewed by anonymous Yelpers and drop the Truth for the community. Bam three stars son! Welcome to the real world jackass!

Not this time.

Everything about this KTV is 5 stars.

You got the extremely friendly owner, who has you feeling comfortable at "hello." His moving LED name tag just makes him that much more awesome. He is assisted by extremely good looking staff who resemble members of Big Bang.

This is a Korean KTV so machines are remote control operated by typing in numbers corresponding to songs from a big-ass book. Alternatively you can use an on-screen search, which is actually extremely handy. The only downside is that everyone in the room can see what song you're picking since the menu pops up on the TV itself (but doesn't cover the lyrics so it doesn't hinder the singer.)

The songs are very updated. They have all the recent HOT 100 and their respective albums. However you won't be able to find less popular songs (they don't have The Postal Service noOoO) Broadway and Disney... minimum. Their Chinese song book covers all the songs from my parents times to the wack crap kids listen to nowadays. I would guess Helena missed out on asking for the Chinese book and relied on a few listed Chinese songs in the Korean book. I find their song collection to be more than adequate.

side rant: Why do all popular singers now sing in this Taiwanese accented mandarin. It sounds like crap!

Everything is so clean. Rooms are big. Mics are cordless and condom'ed. Most of all, you do it on the cheap. When we came on a Saturday night the place felt extremely empty. So just come so they don't shut down before I go back, mkay?

To say I've been anything less than happy at Happy Karaoke would be a flat out lie. I've had the best of times at this basement level, semi-underground Flushing KTown spot. Noraebang / KTV is serious business in these parts and Happy Karaoke has yet to fail me whenever I'm in late night singing mode along Northern Blvd.

Typically, I tend to avoid Ziller (Korean system often found in KTown karaoke establishments), but their system is top notch and offers a lot of current music, but only in the back of every book. The rooms aren't the most spacious, so be weary of bringing a giant group. Other pluses include the in room ventilation, a stellar sound system, and spotless bathrooms. Big ups to the mic condoms (aka covers).

The name might trigger off a cheesy feel, but the decor is anything but. Contemporary, modern, comfortable, and clean are ways to describe their lovely interior. The front area is more loungey  (and has a TV playing sports) and the private rooms vary from small to semi large groups. Parking is available out front and the place is always open till 5am *every night.*

Perhaps the biggest plus has been their excellent service. The super friendly owner and staff have gone above and beyond to keeping their customers happy, something I can always commend in any establishment, karaoke or not. They are accommodating for tardy groups, tend to offer barbacks, and are generous with food deals (freebies are not uncommon) combined with bottle service. If you're tired of the Main Street karaoke scene, make it a point to venture over to Northern Blvd and put on your happy face for the many gems throughout the area - this certainly is one of them.