And stepping into this world always gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling, a familiarity and type of comfort I’ve loved since growing up in Flushing, Queens. About four years ago a new owner added a karaoke bar to the sushi bar and tatami. This secret labyrinth of private rooms helps shut out all that’s happening outside its doors, providing an oasis of song, laughter, and blurry memories away from prying eyes. R, W HISAGO Japanese Karaoke is the name of the game at Hisago.
On any given night of the week, parties would climb flights of stairs off 32nd Street or take an elevator ride to what seems like a quiet office, only to be transported to a Koreatown karaoke bar: a vibrant universe filled with disco lights, booze, tambourines, an expansive catalog of songs, and an applause button on every remote to cue good times in an instant. Constantly packed with both Koreans and non-Koreans alike, these mini entertainment venues hidden in non-descript buildings appealed to a broad range of revelers: large groups, pent-up individuals in need of a primal release, awkward social gatherings where small talk feels painful, and those looking to be entertained steps away from where they just devoured Korean barbecue.
New York, NY 10025 (212) 358-1633 Click here for a calendar of events. Before COVID-19, this is also where you’d find most of Koreatown’s karaoke bars open and ready for customers. Crash Course Karaoke The Underground 955 W End Ave.
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