Max Karaoke Studio

Karaoke · Downtown Los Angeles

Max Karaoke Studio

Karaoke · Downtown Los Angeles

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333 S Alameda St #216, Los Angeles, CA 90013

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Max Karaoke in Little Tokyo offers private rooms where you can sing your heart out with friends, a massive song selection, and a laid-back BYOB vibe.  

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333 S Alameda St #216, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Get directions

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"Private room karaoke. VIP Rooms for those in-the-know and a BYOB and food (and helium tanks) policy. Boasting a massive selection (frequently accompanied by suitably cringe-worthy DIY video clips), Max’s also uses a downloadable app for its regulars, making browsing the catalogue more user-friendly. It’s open till 3am (4am on the weekends) and reservations are advised." - Sandwich Video

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"Remember karaoke bars? While places from Sawtelle to Ktown have reopened their doors, if you’re looking to get truly weird with your friends, go to Max Karaoke. The iconic bar inside the Little Tokyo Galleria mall is offering private rooms for three to twenty-five people, plus one of the most thorough song books in the city. What makes Max so special, though, is their BYOB policy. You’re allowed to bring unlimited wine and beer (and obviously, hard seltzer), making your night not just a wild one, but one where you aren’t continuously spending money on drinks." - brant cox

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"Disclaimer: Max Karaoke is zero parts restaurant and all parts karaoke joint. But the fact that you can roll in with a 30-rack of beer and the waitstaff will simply smile is reason enough to believe magic still exists. Located in a mall in Little Tokyo, Max Karaoke gets wild fast, but this is private room karaoke, so at least the only people judging you will be your friends." - brant cox

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"Your brother from Tampa’s version of karaoke is singing loudly in a Buffalo Wild Wings until he gets thrown out. Show him the real deal and get him to Max Karaoke in Little Tokyo. Located inside a gigantic indoor mall, Max is everything you want in private room karaoke, but we’d be lying if we said it wasn’t known for one thing - BYOB. Roll in with a 30-rack of cheap beer or whatever your drink of choice is and employees will graciously turn their backs. Just don’t get him kicked out before the night even starts." - brant cox, brett keating

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"Max Karaoke Studio, Little Tokyo. Private room karaoke. VIP Rooms for those in-the-know and a BYOB and food (and helium tanks) policy. Boasting a massive selection (frequently accompanied by suitably cringe-worthy DIY video clips), Max’s also uses a downloadable app for its regulars, making browsing the catalogue more user-friendly. It’s open till 3am (4am on the weekends) and reservations are advised."

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Emma Goode

Google
I made a reservation here for a private room for 2 hours. Before making the reservation, I called and spoke to a staff member to find out if I could book for a smaller window since we only needed the room for one hour. I was told that 2 hours was the minimum, but we were welcome to come and use it during whatever part of the booking we wanted. So imagine my dismay when we arrived an hour into the booking only to rudely be told by the front desk employee that our reservation had been cancelled because we were late. I tried explaining about the conversation I’d had before booking, but he told me I should’ve read the email, and it was my fault for not showing up on time. We asked if we could still have the room for the remainder of the booked window. He said we could, but he would still charge us the cancellation fee on top of the room rate. I told him I would dispute the charge if he charged me for both the cancellation and the booking (I would’ve been happy to pay the full 2-hour booking rate that I’d agreed to, but I saw absolutely no reason to pay an additional $50 for using the room for less than our allotted time). He then he called me rude and said he would no longer let us have the room, so we left. I’m very disappointed as I was looking forward to a fun karaoke sesh with my friend, and I would never book here again for fear of another night being ruined by a rude employee on a power trip.

Jenae Lien

Google
Impossible to not have a good time here! They’ve changed some of the rules up. Now they carry beer and wine, so there is no more BYOB. If you bring food, there’s a fee per person. If you bring alcohol and they catch you, it’s $20/can they find. Must be 21+, IDs are required. There are some interesting signs and rules posted around the club that make you wonder about what happened here in the past 😅 I went with a party of 8. We booked a mid-size private room for 3 hours with 2 mics. They charge per person. The more people, the less per person. We got 3 pitchers of beers and a couple bottles of Prosecco. It was around a $550 tab when we paid at the end of the night. Download the Healsonic app for free to easily line up and manage songs on screen.

Remy

Google
The closest and cheapest kareoke where I can play Asian, Spanish and English music here! The rooms can be better and the mics as well, but overall it’s fast service and has good vibes in there! Definitely recommend!

M

Google
It is fun place a bit old though, it has lots of room that you can book and sound quality is not bad

Sathya Sekaran

Google
This is one of our favorite spots in LA. The owner and staff are friendly, the drinks on tap are really well curated, the music selection is amazing, and the ability to play YouTube videos helps when you can't find that specific song in the catalog. One atmosphere star removed ONLY due to the level of traffic and the sheer number of people there in the evenings, where it's completely understandable to not be able to wrangle all of the people. The employees and rooms and cleanliness are amazing and this is nothing to do with those things!

Moni

Google
One of my favorite karaoke places to come with friends that have private rooms, 2 mics, lots of songs and can use you tube to find more that are not on the list.

Uriel Vazquez

Google
WARNING AVOID :: Security will harass you even while just using the massage chairs outside. I used to visit this place pretty often. It was always a little rough but to be harassed by the security guard for just using the massage chairs outside was unnecessary. 1) the chairs aren't part of Max karaoke. 2) A kid was just sitting on the arm rest, why the aggression? The guard is likely racist. I won’t be coming to this place again. XLanes on the 3rd floor was more welcoming. They even have nicer karaoke rooms! Les falta ser mas respetosos con los clientes!

Clara Chia

Google
This is a good karaoke spot in Little Tokyo - easy parking, BYO food for +$1 charge, and uses Healsonic for easy song choosing! A slight annoyance - the lyric cues did not go with the music. If you don't know the song well, it'll make you feel like you're not singing at the right timing. I wouldn't say their prices are dirt cheap, especially on peak hours like on the weekends. The large room for eight people was $226. Water/soda is $3 per bottle; soju is $14 per bottle. Service charge is 18%. Sales tax is 9.5%. If you park in the structure, you can bring the ticket to the karaoke counter to get it validated. You get three hours for free. The first floor is generally reserved for the market though. It's on the second floor! Park on the second floor to get there more easily.

Emma Goode

Google
I made a reservation here for a private room for 2 hours. Before making the reservation, I called and spoke to a staff member to find out if I could book for a smaller window since we only needed the room for one hour. I was told that 2 hours was the minimum, but we were welcome to come and use it during whatever part of the booking we wanted. So imagine my dismay when we arrived an hour into the booking only to rudely be told by the front desk employee that our reservation had been cancelled because we were late. I tried explaining about the conversation I’d had before booking, but he told me I should’ve read the email, and it was my fault for not showing up on time. We asked if we could still have the room for the remainder of the booked window. He said we could, but he would still charge us the cancellation fee on top of the room rate. I told him I would dispute the charge if he charged me for both the cancellation and the booking (I would’ve been happy to pay the full 2-hour booking rate that I’d agreed to, but I saw absolutely no reason to pay an additional $50 for using the room for less than our allotted time). He then he called me rude and said he would no longer let us have the room, so we left. I’m very disappointed as I was looking forward to a fun karaoke sesh with my friend, and I would never book here again for fear of another night being ruined by a rude employee on a power trip.

Jenae Lien

Google
Impossible to not have a good time here! They’ve changed some of the rules up. Now they carry beer and wine, so there is no more BYOB. If you bring food, there’s a fee per person. If you bring alcohol and they catch you, it’s $20/can they find. Must be 21+, IDs are required. There are some interesting signs and rules posted around the club that make you wonder about what happened here in the past 😅 I went with a party of 8. We booked a mid-size private room for 3 hours with 2 mics. They charge per person. The more people, the less per person. We got 3 pitchers of beers and a couple bottles of Prosecco. It was around a $550 tab when we paid at the end of the night. Download the Healsonic app for free to easily line up and manage songs on screen.

Remy

Google
The closest and cheapest kareoke where I can play Asian, Spanish and English music here! The rooms can be better and the mics as well, but overall it’s fast service and has good vibes in there! Definitely recommend!

M

Google
It is fun place a bit old though, it has lots of room that you can book and sound quality is not bad

Sathya Sekaran

Google
This is one of our favorite spots in LA. The owner and staff are friendly, the drinks on tap are really well curated, the music selection is amazing, and the ability to play YouTube videos helps when you can't find that specific song in the catalog. One atmosphere star removed ONLY due to the level of traffic and the sheer number of people there in the evenings, where it's completely understandable to not be able to wrangle all of the people. The employees and rooms and cleanliness are amazing and this is nothing to do with those things!

Moni

Google
One of my favorite karaoke places to come with friends that have private rooms, 2 mics, lots of songs and can use you tube to find more that are not on the list.

Uriel Vazquez

Google
WARNING AVOID :: Security will harass you even while just using the massage chairs outside. I used to visit this place pretty often. It was always a little rough but to be harassed by the security guard for just using the massage chairs outside was unnecessary. 1) the chairs aren't part of Max karaoke. 2) A kid was just sitting on the arm rest, why the aggression? The guard is likely racist. I won’t be coming to this place again. XLanes on the 3rd floor was more welcoming. They even have nicer karaoke rooms! Les falta ser mas respetosos con los clientes!

Clara Chia

Google
This is a good karaoke spot in Little Tokyo - easy parking, BYO food for +$1 charge, and uses Healsonic for easy song choosing! A slight annoyance - the lyric cues did not go with the music. If you don't know the song well, it'll make you feel like you're not singing at the right timing. I wouldn't say their prices are dirt cheap, especially on peak hours like on the weekends. The large room for eight people was $226. Water/soda is $3 per bottle; soju is $14 per bottle. Service charge is 18%. Sales tax is 9.5%. If you park in the structure, you can bring the ticket to the karaoke counter to get it validated. You get three hours for free. The first floor is generally reserved for the market though. It's on the second floor! Park on the second floor to get there more easily.

Johnny J.

Yelp
A very fun time once you get used to using the app to pick songs (not hard at all). And while the rental price is maybe a bit be on the high side, it's at least balanced by super affordable alcohol. The folks who work here are welcoming and chill, and treated our group well. So, it's definitely a good place for a not-too-big birthday party or other celebration (even if it being upstairs in a small mall is a little odd. Or charming? Let's go with charming.)

Chris L.

Yelp
New employee / security have become insufferable. Checking every bag and threatening to charge $20 for a water bottle from outside. We downed it to follow the rules. They also pat down our pockets as if we were going through airport security. Really over the top. Are you looking for weapons or little bags of chips. We had a bag of leftovers from dinner, but didn't eat it knowing the extra charge. And instead ordered two pitchers of beer and soju from the front. When checking out, front desk charged us anyway for outside food. I encouraged them to check the cameras. He pushed back, "I saw you eat it." Realizing it was $1 / person more, it wasn't worth the fight and so I just let it go. Y'all really taking the fun out of karaoke especially at a once beloved location. Rules are rules and we gladly follow them. (Watch the tapes). But the energy was off putting as the staff was waiting to catch us do something to charge us. There was a period where we would go twice a month greeted with kind people who recognized us; filling frequent stamp cards. But with the new staff, it's worth it just to open YouTube at home and use the microphones from Amazon. Read the recent reviews - the new security and the dude with the long hair are going to single-handedly put this place out of business.

Juliana R.

Yelp
Came for happy hour and it was a great deal! The beers were also at a great price. The sound system isn't very good but for the price, it's worth it. They have a lot of song selections and the rooms are very cute. Restroom was also clean.

Lemon Boy Z.

Yelp
Great sound system - the JoySound system at Max also has YouTube streaming so I highly recommend leaving a playlist of your go-to instrumental tracks that aren't on the catalog!

Jimmy R.

Yelp
I've been coming here for the last decade or so and probably won't again due to the new staff. Security guard and front desk staff were unnecessarily rude and was adamant of charging $20 for anything that you bring in, including a bottle of water. Also accused us of eating food when we didn't, and charged us $9. It became a hostile environment when it shouldn't, and I'll be filing a consumer complaint.

Casey S.

Yelp
We had a blast at Max Karaoke! From No Doubt to One Piece to Baka Mitai (Yakuza), we had a blast belting out songs and watching the most random background videos - New Orleans, anyone? Service was good too - he let us know when we had five minutes left, and even got us set up with another hour when we asked for it. They don't have a huge selection, but what is here will make you plenty happy.

Taylor C.

Yelp
There was an entire group of about 16 of us. Were called before hand and they told us to come in to make their last hour. We literally all show up and they don't let us in? Wasted Uber money, unprofessional, it's literally two groups of us just standing here confused.. why tell us to come?

Spencer D.

Yelp
I thought I understood charging for bringing in outside food to a location but charging $20 so I can bring in my tea is just not cool. They do have some drinks for purchase inside and I guess food is ok to bring in which is funny but cool. Idk, mixed bag ‍

Clara C.

Yelp
This is a good karaoke spot in Little Tokyo - easy parking, BYO food for +$1 charge, and uses Healsonic for easy song choosing! A slight annoyance - the lyric cues did not go with the music. If you don't know the song well, it'll make you feel like you're not singing at the right timing. I wouldn't say their prices are dirt cheap, especially on peak hours like on the weekends. The large room for eight people was $226. Water/soda is $3 per bottle; soju is $14 per bottle. Service charge is 18%. Sales tax is 9.5%. If you park in the structure, you can bring the ticket to the karaoke counter to get it validated. You get three hours for free. The first floor is generally reserved for the market though.

Nathalie B.

Yelp
The song selection is huge, covering everything from classic hits to the latest chart-toppers. The private rooms are spacious and clean, with great sound systems. The staff is friendly and accommodating, making sure you have everything you need for a great time. Perfect for karaoke lovers looking to sing their hearts out!

Lan Anh V.

Yelp
This place is a dump. My friends and I booked a room for a bachelorette party. None of the tech was working. They make you download an app on your phone to load music onto the machine, but because the wi-fi was down for the whole place, we wasted the first 30 minutes of our reservation. Another group in a nearby room knocked on our door to ask us if we were having the same issues. They ended up giving us an iPad that barely functioned. Even once the wi-fi was back up, the app was glitchy and took forever to load a song. Whatever program they use is janky. The lyrics are inaccurate and don't sync up to the music. The microphones screeched feedback frequently. They don't let you bring your own bottled water. The bathroom is filthy. There's mold on the wall and a pool of urine that doesn't drain from the urinal. You would think that LA would have better options for karaoke.

Melissa M.

Yelp
They are all private rooms so it's a great spot for anyone who gets a bit of stage fright singing in front of strangers. The rooms are always clean, the staff is friendly, and their equipment is well maintained. Pro-tips: download the Healsonic app before you go. And then, if they don't have the song you want, use the YouTube connectivity through the app to pull it up! You can bring your own snacks and soft drinks. But plan to buy your booze from them - they charge a LOT if you try to sneak booze in now that they have their liquor license. A great place to celebrate birthdays or other special occasions.

Marjorie U.

Yelp
I'm so happy to tell you that Max Karaoke in Downtown LA is still open! The best part is that you can park your car at the structure nearby. Plus, you can now reserve a room online to avoid waiting in line. I highly recommend doing this! The app they use, healsonic, makes it super easy to choose your favorite songs without the hassle of flipping through a book. Just pick your song and hit send! The rooms are lively with cool lights, and they even serve drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Unfortunately, they no longer allow outside food and drinks. But don't worry, you won't have to hurry to finish your fun as they're open until 2 AM!

Christian S.

Yelp
Worst spot ever don't recommend to Anyone If u could give negative stars I would give negative 1000' Service horrible they tried charging me more for rooms for large party when smaller rooms were available Charged me Extra for so Many unnecessary things without telling me Horrible waste of my time that I could never get back Just check the other reviews on it and you'll know

Kathryn C.

Yelp
I just had my best birthday party ever at Max Karaoke Studio! Even the people who swore they wouldn't sing were on the floor singing and dancing long before the end of our three hours. We had a "large" room, thank goodness. It's not that big, and the tables barely held the food and cake we brought. There were about 15 people in our room at any one time, and that was about as much as it could comfortably handle, since that allowed each person to sit down at the same time or everyone to be on the dance floor. The Max Karaoke staff was very kind and helpful. They got us set up and answered questions quickly. The room was very clean when we arrived. I'd give them a 5, but for what we paid the room was a bit small. Also, not the most attractive. But I'd still be happy to return!!

Lina V.

Yelp
I have been here twice with friends and the price is very affordable, especially during happy hour. We were all satisfied with our experiences and the selections of songs that they have (super fun, but which karaoke isn't?). I would only like to say that I docked one star because some of the song lyrics on screen weren't in sync with the actual song. Service is what it is, you check in and you pay when you leave. Bathroom was decently clean.

Joy P.

Yelp
We pre-booked a party room for about 13 people and truly enjoyed ourselves. The staff are wonderful - super nice, helpful, organized, and accommodating. The room was fantastic - clean, well kept, easy to use equipment and everything worked perfectly. I chose this place because we could bring in food for a small charge, which was a game changer. There's validated parking and the entrance to the mall is super convenient to Max. I recommend placing a reservation as they get booked up. Can't wait to come back!

Natasha Y.

Yelp
I've been coming here for about 10 years now and every time it gets a little worse but this is truly the last time I will go. First of all they say bring your own drinks and food BUT they tried to charge me 20$ each SODA i brang (no alcohol) total was 80$ for 4 sodas. Needless to say I had to abandon my drinks. The rooms sound system is HORRIBLE there is a loud high frequency sound that plays when a song isnt on which will drive you insane! When the music is playing the mics feedback, Sound system goes in and out and is so bad it makes the whole experience terrible (especially because we already sing like crap) They make you download an questionable app that's poorly designed and connect to a unsecured WIFI network to use. All in all I've made some great memories here in the past but due to the poor quality of... everything I'll have to find a new home

Kaitlyn L.

Yelp
This was such a cool karaoke place to go with friends or family! You have to connect to their wifi and app in order to work the karaoke. They only have drinks and chips there so it can be a fun night out with friends and grab some soju! It is a 21+ location only. There was only one person working on a Friday night and not busy at all. You can't bring in outside food or they will charge you. It is $7 per person before 7 PM but $28 per person after 7 PM. Come sing your heart out with your friends because the app has a ton of old and new song selections!

C A.

Yelp
My best friend and I used to frequent this place for happy hour daily. Love their song selections and especially loved the opportunity to select any song on Youtube. Happy hour prices were great! Beto and the rest of the staff were super cool, awesome, very accommodating, and professional. Josh, the security guy, was also super awesome! Really miss going to this place mainly for the staff.

Shirley Wing L.

Yelp
Location is in a plaza and has a parking garage that has validation, just remember to ask at the karaoke desk before you leave.. value is definitely there. My friend and I called in and was able to get in right away. Even though we had a small room it was super spacious. Song selection was pretty decent, wish you could enable background vocals but can't expect much esp when you're only paying a little during Happy hour. It's pretty nice. I don't think the rooms are soundproof lol so be prepared to hear your neighbors.

Mai V.

Yelp
Max Karaoke Studio is located on the top floor in a strip mall. There's lots of street parking around as well as paid parking lots. Went here with a big group for a birthday celebration. It's a pretty bare bones place and the management is pretty low-key. The room we rented out had a technical malfunction so they were very accommodating and upgraded us to their large party room, and we made full use of it! You're allowed to bring outside food and drinks. They also sell a few party snacks and drinks at the front desk, so we bought a couple bags of chips to stay energized in between the power ballads, soulful songs, and pop hits. Had an awesome time with friends singing and dancing.

Denny M.

Yelp
Celebrated a friend's birthday at Max Karaoke Studio in Little Tokyo, and it was an absolute blast! This marked only my second venture into the world of 'private room' karaoke, and it was a significant upgrade from the traditional American style karaoke. No more singing to a sea of strangers at a bar - having our own private space made the celebration extra special. The technology in the room was user-friendly, and the song selection was impressive. With an app on your phone for song requests, we could easily find and play almost any song we wanted. However, a minor hiccup was the song queue limit, and it wasn't very clear when it was maxed out. Some songs never got their moment because of this, which was a bit of a downer. On the positive side, the staff was fantastic. They were friendly, accommodating, and even allowed us to decorate the room to add a personal touch to the birthday celebration. We appreciated their flexibility when our karaoke session ran a few minutes over the allotted time. Bringing in our own food was a plus, and the drink prices at the bar were reasonable. Having our private space meant we could enjoy not only the singing talents of our friends but also engage in conversations without feeling the need to shout over the crowd. In conclusion, Max Karaoke Studio delivered a memorable experience for my friend's birthday celebration. Despite the minor glitch with the song queue, the overall positive atmosphere, accommodating staff, and the joy of private room karaoke make it a solid 4/5 stars. We're already looking forward to going back!

Jessica C.

Yelp
I came here a few years ago with friends and had a good time. So when my family wanted to do karaoke I immediately suggested this place. We made a reservation & as soon as we get there the security guard starts saying they charge $20 per drink we take in. And when you think a case of beer he said 20 per beer bottle. A joke. (Mind you we asked on the phone and were not told about this "rule"). They are better off not allowing drinks. That security should be fired. He's turning away all business, a complete scammer just to pocket money on the side. Beware. Complete waste of time to reserve and be hit with "fees". When I came, that security wasn't here and it went more than fine. Seeing as most bad reviews are about him, I hope the owner sees this for his/her own sake.

Chio M.

Yelp
Nice placed had fun. The service is good. The only 2 things I didn't like is the they did not have food/snacks so you have to bring your own, if you want any and the play list are about outdated.

Layne U.

Yelp
PLEASE DONT GO HERE They genuinely overcharged me. I looked at their price list and calculated what our actual fee should have been, when I brought this up the manager they argued against it without providing any evidence and overcharged by 300 DOLLARS. Absolutely not worth it. Place was dirty and grimy and underwhelming, and definitely not worth over paying.

Mark M.

Yelp
This was a very fun place! We came on a holiday and parked at the structure next to the strip mall that housed this lively gem. Food and drinks are allowed, so we were able to purchase a couple drinks at a nearby market; however, there is a limit to the alcohol percentage you can bring in so double check that before making any purchases. The app they use is a common one for karaoke joints so that was fairly simple to use. Also, the songbook had a vast selection. We were having so much fun that we ended up extending our stay and it was all worth it. Another plus was that there was parking validation as well!

Denise M.

Yelp
I only gave it 4 stars because it's not your traditional "bar karaoke" where you stand up in front of everyone. If you are shy, this is a great place! The song selection was great and I had a wonderful time! I would definitely go back! Parking isn't great but you can find a spot.

Michelle B.

Yelp
I love this place!!! After drinking and partying in LA it's a fun spot to end the night with friends. Definitely make a reservation in advance but try your luck at the end of the night. We came around 10 or 11p and begged to karaoke. The manager was nice enough to give us a 30 minute block of time and it was SO WORTH IT!

Izel V.

Yelp
This is a good place to go if you're on a karaoke budget but otherwise I'd recommend literally anywhere else lol. Positives: they allow outside food in, cost effective for a large group, & easy to reserve rooms. Negatives: there is a VERY aggressive security guard who harassed you if you're just existing in the space outside the studio, 21+ only if you forgot your ID forget it you aren't getting in there, & rooms are outdated and it shows. Front desk staff is uninterested in their jobs but i can't blame them at least they're nice.

Marco G.

Yelp
What's up with the guy in the front in the long hair. He called security while we were waiting for the restroom.

Dom K.

Yelp
The workers never seem too welcoming, just here to run their business. Still, karaoke doesn't involve the workers too much so you're free to have a fun time. This place uses the healsonic app which makes queuing songs easy for the whole group. Their selection seems pretty basic but it can be a little hard to find a vibe if you don't know what you wanna sing. The place isn't bougie but it's clean and well kept and everything's dark so you don't see it anyways. They have a stamp card system and the price is cheaper Mon-Thurs, based on how many people you have.

M P.

Yelp
This place is so shitty now. The security guard harassed me and kept accusing me of being under 21 when I'm almost 30 and wouldn't let me bring my water in and made me dump it in the trash can. This place is also very disgusting- every room has sticky seats and the hallways and bathroom smell like urine. This place WAS tolerable when it was a BYOB model where you could just rent the room for cheap and bring your own stuff. It was the only thing that made it worth going. Now since they have a keg and serve beer.... they don't let anyone under 21 go in and they also do not let you in at all if you have your own drink. If that's the case- then go to any other karaoke place that has better rooms and no urine smells.

Dora H.

Yelp
Max Karaoke Studio has been my go to karaoke lounge because of their affordable prices and convenience. Parking in LA is always difficult, but if you sing your heart out here, they will validate your ticket for 3 hours! I admit they aren't the most high end Karaoke lounge out there, and the rooms are very basic. But with prices under $10 a person (tax not included) with no drink minimum, I think it's a great location for those looking to have a fun night out with a couple, or a lot of friends. They have the regular rooms that are more affordable but also a bit more grungy, with beat up cushions. Or the VIP Rooms, which come with a strobe light and nicer furniture. They don't have the option to link your phone to the internet and stream YouTube videos, but you can download the healsonic app to connect to their system and get an idea of what songs they have available. You can even set up your playlist ahead of time so that you can get right to singing! Nice to see that they survived the rona!

Jacqueline C.

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Security is terrible! He wanted us to pay $20 per white claw can we brought in plus pay a fee per person and room fee on top of that. This place is too ghetto for that kind of money

Merllely C.

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I was leaving XLanes when the security from this establishment rushed my sisters bf, threatening to pepper spray him. He was tying my sisters shoe?! Our group still doesn't understand what the perceived problem was. I went back and asked for his name and company but he threatened to pepper spray me too. I thought he worked for the mall but was informed by mall security that he works for this establishment directly. We called Max Karaoke and now they're denying he works for them. BS. Please hire adequate mentally stable staff. The security himself said nothing will happen to him because he's been working for them since 2009.

Ren S.

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This was my third visit to Max Karaoke, and I always have a great time! I hosted a surprise party here, and they were super easy to work with. I was able to book online easily and called to ask questions. The staff was nice and chill. We were able to bring in our own birthday cake for only $1 per person. We elected to not bring in alcohol for the corkage fees were a bit steep, but they have a great bar menu. Song selection system was simple to use with a wide variety that allowed everyone to have a good time.

Uriel V.

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WARNING AVOID :: Security will harrass you even while just using the massage chairs outside I used to visit this place pretty often. It was always a little rough but to be harassed by the security guard for just using the massage chairs outside was unnecessary . 1) the chairs aren't part of Max karaoke. 2) A kid was just sitting on the arm rest, why the aggression? The guard is likely racist. I don't think I'll ever be coming to this place again. XLanes on the 3rd floor was more welcoming. Les falta ser mas respetosos con los clientes!

Kai C.

Yelp
Worst receptionist ever. Completely rude to my friends and I. Spending over 700$ on your establishment and getting treated with rude inattentive service is unacceptable. Do not recommend.

Kai S.

Yelp
Real bad, no good. Giant pain in the ass. They screwed us. They were trying everything to take our money. Don't go. Real piece of work...

Emma W.

Yelp
service so disrespectful!! not nice or friendly. worst experience!! dont come here!! Throw up on the floor. NO music at all! NOT REAL KAROKE! There were no speakers !! We had to play the songs on our iPhone

Nat L.

Yelp
This is the absolute worst karaoke place do not go. Even if it's the last option, Please do not go, the service is absolutely terrible. The service was so bad. The guys at the front made me feel so insecure, the guy made me cry. I was trying to ask him a question and he wouldn't even answer my question.

Dulce L.

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We had such a blast! The rooms are clean and the song selection was great! It is located in the second story of the Little Tokyo Galleria. During happy hour 1pm-7pm its $7 per person. You can bring food in for an extra $1 per person. Will definitely be back!

Rodolfo M.

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It was really fun for a first time but the customer service could be better. As a first time, I had no clue of the food/ drink policy . I realized after the fact. The signs are posted but we missed them as we were excited and nervous . It would have been nice to be given the option to choose to throw away our drinks and be informed of the rules . But like others have said, the attendant is semi rude and seems to be in a bad mood . I am disappointed that we were charged the drink fee after we were done , and even though it was technically our fault , I figured we be given a pass on the fees . The attendant did not confront us about our drinks , and instead just charged us on our way out . Seems dishonest at best even if we were at fault . Finally , we got there a little early which made it seem we would get an extra 10 minutes , but instead we were also asked to stop 10 minutes before the hour . Overall the experience felt very transactional and unwelcoming . It was definitely fun , but the staff needs to be trained to be more welcoming.

Sebastian N.

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The rules for the place have changed as of January. Their websites haven't been updated to reflect this. They are 21+ only. After having booked an appointment I was faced with this information at the door, ruining an evening and being forced to pay an absurd amount at the nearby parking garage. The workers don't seemed to be informed on this change as I had called in and they told me that anyone can enter and that the karaoke was for all ages.

Hurnan V.

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Came here with my family for a quick, simple karaoke session. If this is your main goal, then you will get what you are looking for! We came prior to 6pm, so got the "happy hour deal" which was $7 per person/hour. Once after 7p, the rate goes up by a couple of dollars per person. We came in on an early Friday evening, and was immediately assigned a room. They gave us two mics, told us to download the app to pick songs, and left us alone to belt our lungs out. There is a drink menu that we didn't partake in as we were going to go to dinner afterwards, however because they sell alcohol now, all guests are required to be 21+. Their song selection was very wide - we were able to choose from English pop songs, to old time Mandarin classics. The only thing was that their internet would give out once in a while so the song would buffer - not a total buzzkill. The interior is clean, but a bit old. Bathrooms were ok as well. They also validate parking, which is KEY. If you are looking for a no frills karaoke lounge, and expect that as such, then this place will suffice! Great value for sure.

Scott W.

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Ive been coming here for 20 years and their ever changing policy on food and drink honestly is bullshit. My party was able to bring in food and water but for *I* couldnt bring in my own water. "We changed the rules on bringing in drinks." Rooms also usually smell weird when you come in. Bathrooms are disgusting. And always have been. The only saving grace was that we could bring our own drinks. I understand no alcohol, but my own water???? That's ridiculous. Honestly, the SGV has waaaaaay more choices that are cheaper and cleaner.

Brianna P.

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I liked it. They had small private rooms and huge screens. They had a decent variety of songs, too. Nice and friendly service and environment.

Annika R.

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Really fun and easy. Rented a room for my daughter's 17th birthday. Everyone had a good time and it was nice that we could bring our own food and clean up after ourselves. The person at the front was very friendly.