Chopsticks III
535 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR, 97211
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Address :
535 NE Columbia Blvd
Portland, OR, 97211 - Phone (503) 283-3900
- Website https://www.chopstickskaraoke.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :3:00 pm - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Music : Karaoke
Good For Dancing : Yes
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Fri, Sat, Sun
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Has TV : Yes
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Abby B.
This place is fun. I have been only for the karaoke and drinks, can't speak to the food. Friday and Saturday nights are generally pretty busy. Tuesday nights are slower, and more my style. The people have been pretty friendly and very accepting, though I rarely muster up the courage to actually sing anything. It's a fun place to hang out and listen to people rock out on the mic. They have a nice patio as well, which is a nice way to break up the night if you get tired of shouting at your friends over the music.
(4)emily r.
Boo, I was very unhappy. We got there at 9.30, and there were not very many people there - two larger groups, but nothing crazy. I got to sing once. I put in multiple songs, and stayed until 12.30. I call crap on that. Yet, there were many people who went up 4 or 5 times. Too bad to the KJ, because I tip really well. His loss!
(2)Carrie V.
This is my new favorite karaoke bar. So lively! I went in for the first time last Friday night and had a ton of fun. They have a pretty good song selection though it could be a little more extensive. I want to sing the Mary Jane Girls- All night long. How come nobody has this cut? It has been sampled like 9,000 times and seems like it would be everywhere buuut it ain't. I also think the song menus would be a lot easier to read if they were laid out in a more traditional manner. I can't remember the KJ's name but she looked like she was enjoying herself too, rocking out in the booth which always makes it more fun. I also really loved how the crowd got up and danced when they were really feeling it. The drinks here are stiff and are served quickly and accurately by a couple of no-nonsense bartenders. Next time I'm gonna get myself some fried shrimps so I don't get so drunk while waiting to sing!
(4)E G.
My friend and I arrived early to meet a group of friends for karaoke in the How Can Be Lounge. I was not very impressed when I arrived as it looked pretty darn seedy. I was glad we got there early because we were able to snag a large table. The KJ was great and the song list was expansive. The listeners were quite a mix but all very appreciative no matter what the style of the song (everything from country to booty slapping rap). My only disappointment was my drink. I got a margarita and it was disgusting. I should have known better. Next time (and there will be a next time) I will stick with a shot of bourbon.
(4)KaryJeffrey A.
As an avid karaoke-er, after reading Yelp reviews I just had to visit. I'll admit, I was thankful we were with a bunch of guys because the neighborhood at night and the barbwire-wrapped lot next door made me a little nervous. "How can be" this dive-y joint had 25 people on a Tuesday who all loved crooning as much as we did? Ask the bartender for the story of "how can be." Our whole staff is saying it and talking about the night. So much fun I even bought the shirt. 2 months later, we are all still saying "How can be?" We even wrote a song about it. Not kidding. ;)
(5)Shadow F.
I know a couple of friends that come here for karaoke, so even though it's a little out of the way for me, I finally came by. I was surprised the bartender didn't have a drink menu, but there were only a limited number of bottles behind him. We also ordered food, not a bad menu or price. The drink was fine but the food was poor quality. Edible, luckily. I like the fact that they have a computer set up with which to search songs, much easier than the books other places have. I think they need to take a look at their product. I won't be returning, ever.
(1)Jolene D.
Had fun! They have karaoke and alcohol, what more could I ask for? They have a patio area for smoking and you could still hear the music/karaoke while you're out there. Restrooms were decently clean and the bartender was friendly ^_^
(5)Rachel A.
My boyfriend and I came here while we were in Portland for vacation. The food is great and the music choice is awesome. Just the sign alone is enough to make you want to come here. HOW CAN BE? How can be what?!?! How can be sober while here? The drinks were great as well. I feel like if more people came, this would be a blast.
(4)Nyla S.
I don't even know where to start, so I'll jump off the diving board and see where I land! This place could be great because of the crowd alone, but, when you factor in drinks that aren't made correctly (even after a second time) and a karaoke machine that's off beat with broken mics then you get disappointment. This was my first time here and the people are AMAZINGLY, but the bartender... Not so much!! I ordered a PEACH Long Island (no coke, 7up or sprite instead add peach schnapps) he made my drink both times and they were both just alcohol, no soda, no peach schnapps (even though I kept repeating myself)!! Seriously it's a simple drink that he kept putting whiskey in even though it doesn't call for it! It was $10 and if I would have paid for it I would've had a few choice words for him. We sung one song and the first half the words and the music weren't matching up. That sucks.... Idk if I'd come back because The Ambassador has better karaoke, and their drinks are always made correctly!!!! Happy Yelping...
(1)Andrea L.
This place is really better than it somehow should be. The sign alone makes you question your choice prior to entering - How Can Be Lounge.... WTF? How can be what? I have been here a couple times, am always surprised that the food is... better than I expect. There's even some fresh veggies going on if you order carefully. It's generally of the fried, old school chinese food variety... but so is much of Portland still. So for what it is, it's pretty good. A small video poker area as you enter is easily ignored. The bartender last time was rather uninterested.... in me, in making conversation, in being there. But we were there for karaoke anyway. It's a big room, it's a big song book, it's a cool KJ who doesnt even sing his own stuff from what I remember... which is preferable unless they're superb. The smoking area is just lovely. Big and inviting and super cool in nice weather. The clientele is quite a mix... The first group of rowdies were a very large, mostly or all lesbian group. They were a large group and grew by the minute. Not all of them sang. Then I was surprised as an obvious regular comes in from his giant truck, dressed in his lovely, if not old fashioned and possibly western (if I remember correctly) skirt and blouse. Then the young sters showed... mostly guys in their 20s... A little of everything. I'm cool with that. So - try to ignore any service or personality glitches and just enjoy... enjoy the large, and somewhat full (as the night went on) karaoke room that still allowed us all to sing 2 or 3 songs, the better than you expect chinese food, the awesome smoking porch, the diverse clientele and the proximity to my house. Enjoy!
(4)Pam A.
This place is obnoxious. The door man was lazy and rude. The bartender didn't know how to make a kamikaze or use his bartender tools properly and walked away an ignored me when I told him the drink he made me was wrong. The stereo system is out of date and sounded awful. My ears were ringing after only a 20 min visit. A Women puked all over the bathroom and no one cared when I informed the staff. I love a dive but this place was just pathetic.
(1)K D.
It was pretty great until they got rid of the karaoke books and put in one single, slow computer at the back of the room, it's the only way to look up what songs are available: it's slow, the software they used for it is clunky and difficult, and now if there are more than a few people there, there's a bottleneck for looking at songs. The old binder system was also clunky, but at least it worked. This new system...meh.
(2)cameron s.
Leave your inhibitions at the door and just get in here and karaoke. Chopsticks III how can be lounge. (That's not a grammar mistake) This place is shady, scary and awesome. When you pull into the parking lot you will get the sense that there is a back entrance and you are about to walk into a place that has naked ladies. If this is what you expect prepare yourself for disappointment. What the "How can be Lounge" does have is poor decorating, filthy bathrooms, bad furniture, possibly some mediocre food and probably some of the best times karaoke'ing you will ever have. Yes. You will not leave Tres Chopsticks unhappy. Whether it's the beer or the fact that you just belted out some of the best Neil Diamond since Neil Diamond. Chances are you'll make friends with the other 3 people there and be in a consistent rotation with the KJ. Just get out there and sing. It's not like you'll bump into anyone you know or ever see these people again. Unless you become a regular. I can see that happening.
(4)Ana B.
"What if there were a way we could all hear everyone's favorite songs only with really shitty vocals?"- Guy who invented karaoke. Sometimes you need to have a few to many and belt out some Dolly Patron, you know what I mean? Oh, you don't ? Well how about some Britney Spears or Ginuwine?... Counting Crows? Still, no? We'll have to agrees to disagree on this one I guess. Chopsticks III is a dive. The kind of dive that holds your ID if you start a tab because that many people have abandoned bad credit cards here. The kind of dive where you can watch an old sweaty drunk guy sing Break On Though while doing arm wind-mills with so much enthusiasm that you have 911 punched into your phone ... you know, just in case. That's just the beginning I assure you. It's a sight to behold! Unlike other Karaoke joints in town you wont have to wait an obscene amount of time after your song has been put in until you can sing. If you come for a few hours you can easily get up to the mic two or maybe even three times. The song book is a little lacking when it comes to new jams. The newest songs they have around probably about two years old which is a bummer when you have your heart set on singing the new Justin Timberlake song. It's great for a group of friends looking to get Karao-Cray and not have to hear to many people sing Journey songs in-between.
(3)Stephen P.
Even for being so cheap the food is not worth it. It tasted like old Chinese hot-bar food from Safeway.
(3)Joe S.
Horrible establishment. Seedy, sad, no upkeep, tons of rules and regulations posted everywhere upon entering, and a pathetic night of karaoke taking place. Felt unsafe and uncomfortable the entire time. Called to pickup some Chinese "food" if that's what they claim to be serving, walked in and told the girl at the bar about our order, she pointed to the other guy at the bar then immediately turned around and proceeded to watch TV. Big help! Got the "food," took it home, took two bites, and right away felt the need to invite a priest over to excorcise the remaining contents of the plastic container filled with thrice cooked, rubbery chicken tossed with cheap, previously frozen vegetables in a sauce that literally could not be any more flavorless and bland even if they tried. Do not acknowledge this place's existence.
(1)Jackie B.
The bouncer wins for worst person or maybe it's 'Hollywood'? It's a slow Sunday night, we're having fun singing (KJ was great) they can't take cards and the ATM isn't working (I left and got cash). But when my friend asks Hollywood not to address her with anymore objectifying nouns, and instead of apologizing and saying he didn't intend to objectify her he called her a bitch, it changed the tone of our night. The topper was when we decided to leave shortly after and on the way out the bouncer fails to see Hollywood talk shit to my friends but only hears their reply and feels that it's justified for a grownass man to follow two younger ladies out the door cursing and threatening them! And then he (the bouncer) addresses us when we walk up to the door that it was their (the ladies) fault?!!!!! When is it okay for a man to physically follow women out a BAR door (or any for that matter) threatening them for a verbal exchange? If your lover, mother, sister, daughter or any person for that matter told someone they didn't like how they where addressing them and asked them to stop and then that person chased them out the door! wouldn't you hope the person being paid to look out for your safety was able to realize an unacceptable situation and put a stop to it? Shameful! I'll do what I can to spread the word that women with self respect will be in danger at this bar. Unfortunately that's all I can do. Maybe the owners will look into firing that bouncer and doing some house cleaning?
(1)Marcin M.
Fun dive with cheap stiff drinks and karaoke. The KJ was friendly and my friend and I were able to sing a few songs each. The crowd is friendly and supportive of everyone who picks up a microphone. Fun time.
(4)Jana C.
There's a story for this one too----waaaaait for it.....~ (good Ubu) So I was wearing my Chopsticks sky blue tee the other day in the Bay, and some Asian friend said aloud, "HOW CAN *BE*??? who is that?" and I made a great effort to explain to her about this chain.... hilarious! Super casual, fun with large groups of silly ones, to be sure. Just came home from work and happened to have run into fellow Asian colleague who coincidentally grew up close to where I used to live, (she in NE's Grant Park area) studied at OHSU, etc... we reminisced before work about the stuff of Portland that we truly missed. Mentioned this place and just chuckled and giggled about the silliness of that dude! I consider them a small Pdx icon!
(3)Tiffany M.
I've been informed that my Yelp review is the first thing that comes up when one does a Google search for Chopsticks III. So, yeah, that's awkward. But! I figured I could use it as an opportunity to continue to tout how awesome this place is, since I've become a regular now, to the point that the bartenders know my drink order without even having to ask. This is a testament to how often I come here, but also a testament to how great the bartenders are. And of course, the KJ's continue to rock, as well. Tip your KJ's and bartenders, y'all! The one downfall: They do not have "Flagpole Sitta" by Harvey Danger. Le sad. But I'm willing to forgive them for this one minor transgression.
(5)Chris S.
It's Friday night. I don't feel like another movie. I've tried all the new restaurants. I stayed in last week. I don't want to go hang with the bros in Old Town. So what am I going to do? I'm gonna SING! Sometimes you're just in the mood to belt out a classic while people sit nearby and cheer, or dance to your slow jams on the dance floor. And Chopsticks 3 is the perfect place for this. I've been to a few other spots for karaoke in this town (Bear Paw, Boiler Room, Ambassador) and each of those places are fine, but the don't have the INTANGIBLES, folks. What do I mean, you ask? I mean feeling comfortable to sing whatever you want. From Fleetwood Mac to Elvis, TLC and Hall & Oates, the crowd is just so happy to be there that your performance - good or horrifying - is welcome. Even cheered! The KJ's are great singers and nice guys, they make it easy to have a good time and they don't pander for tips. It's also a fairly quick rotation. I recently went on a Friday night and sang 4 or 5 songs in 2 and a half hours. I've been to The Boiler Room for the same amount of time before and only sang one song. It's not a club-like atmosphere. It's fairly irony-free. People don't get sloppy drunk. It's not overrun by bachelorette parties (thank god). It's a wide variety of people from all over Portland. And they have huge binders full of everything you'd ever want to sing. I found several Ambrosia songs, for crying out loud! The service is great too! Middle of the road food and drinks, but they do the trick for what you're really there for it, the OKE! So pull out your best Tom Waits impression and sing like no one is listening, even though everyone is.
(4)Matthew G.
This place is usually solid. Fairly-priced drinks, good fried Chinese food (don't order anything that isn't fried, trust me), and karaoke. However, on this Sunday, the female KJ was absolute rubbish. Totalitarian on rules, duets, and her demeanour in general was just terrible and unpleasant. The solo bartender was a total sweetheart and a doll despite the fact that she was oft the only one behind the bar, but the KJ left a very sour taste in the mouth of this once-loyal customer.
(2)Jen D.
Leave your irony at the door and get up and sing ya'll. Everybody is having a good time at Chopsticks III - all levels of talent, styles, musical genres - all are welcome and the dance floor is open. The food and the drinks are so-so and the exterior and interior decor leaves much to be desired. But if you're looking for those things, there are a 1000 other places I'll recommend to you. If you want to sing, baby - this is the place.
(4)Mikhail H.
I just gave this place a whirl for the first time and loved it! I had this crazy feeling like I was in From Dusk till Dawn with the out there location and the razor wire near the parking lot but the karaoke was great - decent sound system, awesome KJ and kickass song selection. What more could a girl want you say? Well, they have cheap stuff drinks and cheaper food which ain't bad at all! Yeah, I'll be back...
(4)Jarrod S.
This place is bad-arse, really, it is. It is in the middle of nothing, on N Lombard, especially at night, no one can hear you scream...unless your singing "Bodies" by Drowning Pool and are in Chopsticks III! This place is alright. Outside, it looks like a hangout for the industrial area peeps. Kinda gritty, large gravel parking lot for whatever you drive, and probably zero bus service at night. inside is a bar converted from something else, little awkward spaces here and there, a jukebox with a sign reminding you, that you are in fact in a karaoke spot, and the staff hasn't figured out how to disable the jukebox during prime time. The karaoke starts at 9 every night of the week. The Books are arranged by artist and song, thousands to choose from many with alternate styles. No matter what I chose, the small crowd applauded, and prepared for the next rendition of "It's raining men!" complete with high kicks and super sass. It was slow, I was drunk, I was generous with tips to the KJ. My rotation came up the same as everyone else, but I got more mojo with my songs because I put into the Karma jar. I want to go back, and maybe do my birthday here. I suggest you go early, watch family guy with the bartender, and while we share a laugh together and she loses focus, the cook comes out clapping making honky grunty noises, and I can't help but snap a picture...however, he is faster than my camera.
(4)Karen K.
Came here for a disappointing night of karaoke. If you aren't on the cool-guy list of regulars, don't even bother trying to sign up to sing. It seemed like everyone going up there had a room full of friends shouting their names. They didn't even play our song until the very end, and even turned up the lights before we were done. Never again.
(1)Bradford M.
I'm more of a fan of this karaoke spot/trucker bar place than my three star rating would indicate. That's because it's just far enough out of the way that even on a Saturday you get to sing plenty of songs. They KJs do a good job of keeping things moving and are pretty faithful to the sign-up order, unlike many other places in Portland. Drink prices are cheap-ish, the Chinese food is reasonable, and the covered outdoor smoking area with it's little water fountain and bamboo is surprisingly pretty. It definitely falls into the dive bar category, but really, How Can Be?
(3)Robert V.
If there was any reason why Chopsticks III should get even one star, it is the lovely little water garden out on the back patio. The food, being kind, was detestable, not edible, and unfit even for my worst of enemies. I hate complaining, especially to servers, because they are not in charge of the food taste nor quality, but in this case, I was forced to ask the server, "Do you eat here?" The pork on the rice was literally outdated and obviously rancid. How is it possible to have a sweet and sour pork taste aweful? No tap beer selection worth repeating. I read some of the other reviews. We didn't go to this place for Karaoke, we went there because they advertise as a restaurant. Apparently, they should only advertise for Karaoke. I have a personal rule every restaurant gets at least two tries, because every restaurant and every chef can have a bad day. Chopsticks III has made me understand the meaning of "every rule is made to be broken." Chopsticks III is a food travesty.
(1)Jacob G.
"How can be" that I didn't know this place existed? Maybe it's that it's not as popular as Chopsticks on Burnside. That's a good thing though since this place is everything that one is, but not as crowded. However, we went there and there were a couple other birthday parties, and there was a long wait for our turns to come up for karaoke goodness. There were a lot of songs to choose from; nothing from the past couple of years it seems, but a lot to choose from. I'd never seen security guards at a karaoke joint, but I guess it's "rough" on NE Columbia. Maybe? But that's part of the "dive" charm? I dunno but it was still fun times. So, get a drink from the friendly bartender, eat some fried wontons, and sing!
(4)Abi A.
The best fucking Karaoke in Portland. I am really comfortable saying that with vigor. I love Chopsticks III "How Can Be Lounge!" I have not a bad word. The food is hilariously cheap Chinese that will satiate your appetite, the drinks are cheap and stiff and the karaoke is BOMB! I love coming here, pretty much any night of the week. The wait is usually pretty mild, though weekends can get a bit busy. The only bad thing about Chopsticks III? Location. Not for me, but for many of my peers. Who wants to go all the way to North Portland, let alone Columbia Blvd for Karaoke? THIS GIRL!
(5)kelly s.
I sort of love chopsticks, and there is a big part of me that wants to give them a 5 for being the best iteration of what they are around. What IS that, you ask? Chopsticks is a divey, quirky semi-Chinese themed blue collar bar with some killer karaoke. They serve "chinese" food on the super cheap, including a 4.75 combo where you pick two items, generally the stuff on the bargain combo is like "sweet and sour chicken", :"pork fried rice", "crab rangoon", etc... It's not really chinese, and it's not that great... But here's why I still wanted to give them 5 stars.... If you are the kind of person who is bargain minded only, this isn't that bad for americanized chinese in this town. I mean, let's face it, Americanized Chinese is really just greasy deep fried mystery meat coated in gloppy sweet/tart sauce, which occasionally has soy sauce and chillis added to give it enough contrast to take on the name of a different menu item. That having been said, Chopsticks food is at least worth the 4.75 they charge, and to be honest, I've seen that cute little old asian chef come out with what looked like a pretty authentic bowl of noodle soup, I will be trying that next time. In short... If you are looking for $2 happy hour drinks, and a whole plate of american chinese greasy spoon food all for under 8 bucks, you've found yourself a 5 star gem... If, on the other hand, you are looking for that awesome chinese takeout that satisfies all your asian cravings, this is not that place. I concluded on 3 stars, because I feel like others have enthusiastically given it great ratings for all the good reasons I've listed above, but it can be deceiving for people coming for actually good food, and cause them to leave unnecessarily low ratings, so this is meant to clear that up for future comers. Enjoy the "how can be lounge" it can really be a good time!
(3)Nathan M.
How Can Be? How can be such a great place exists? How can be so many Karaoke songs in one place? How can be free pool two days of the week? How can be cheap edibles and drinkables? This is how the Double Deuce was in Roadhouse after Patrick Swayze showed up. This is it. Meet me at Chopsticks III, The How Can Be Lounge.
(5)alley m.
There should be a no stars option. My boyfriend and I came here to meet some friends after dinner, a little more dressed up than usual for this place. We walked in and immediately felt profiled. A red Headed female bartender approached us and asked what we wanted to drink. Having taken a minute to pick between the two taps we could see, a decision was made. I told this bartender that I was surprised there weren't more taps (I haven't been here since I started to drink beer other than pabst). With a very irritated tone she informed me there were around the side and naturally I asked what (it seems that I was supposed to do my own leg work). This was an obvious inconvenience. She named 1 other thing and already we were quick to say," yeah we'll change our oder to that." She got sassy and gave us a sharp "sure". I apologized and asked her if that would be a problem. ( I work as a bartender too and have an understanding for what kinds of crap you get dealt. This place was not very busy and too, was adequately staffed.) Apparently I seemed snobby. Maybe if I had taken off my jacket and exposed my tattoos I wouldn't have been misinterpreted. Her response was, " Are you being a C*NT right now?" absolutely baffled I responded, "Actually, no...I'm not" She continued on telling me that if I wanted to be a C*NT then I could leave. I said at this point that I wasn't comfortable staying and explained that I was now going around the corner to grab my friends. Yelling and screaming that she was calling the cops, she asked the security guard to follow me and escort me out. I didn't fight any of this because I couldn't believe what was happening. Right out of left field. Like a dream or a funny house. I grabbed my friends headed for the door. As I was walking out, some friend of hers starts yelling to me that I was told to leave and then ran after me and spit on the arm of my jacket. I walked out shaking my head and laughing because it was truly the worst and most insane service (or lack of) I have ever had.I still can't believe it. In conclusion this is a poorly ran establishment, where the staff couldn't care less about servicing customers. I'm sorry this women took me the wrong way, it's really too bad. It's sad that her insecurities would drive her to blow such a petty situation....... way out of proportion. PS The owner was called and said, in the bartenders defense that she is "comfortable". yeah.
(1)Ash. A.
Chopsticks 3 is what I have been looking for all along in Portland. I'm not really sure what that says about me, but this place is one amazingly awesome dive bar! Amongst the industrial side of NE lies the greatness of Chopsticks 3, with their karaoke and cheap fried chinese delicacies. This place is great because it is seldom crowded on a weekend night, and the crowd is an interesting mixture. (I even think I saw a pimp suit or two.) So, if you are tired of never being able to sing your fave song at Alibi or the Chopsticks off E. Burnside then come here...... Or on second thought, DON'T so it will retain it's superiorness.
(5)Jessica G.
I went here last night, a Saturday, and it was nice and busy, the crowd was diverse and fun. The drinks were ok. The food was horrible. I ordered a plate of rice, sweet and sour chicken, egg rolls, and shrimp. I thought the plate would be huge, most places that sell chinese food give huge amounts. The plate was small and the food was horrible! My pork fried rice was seasonsed with pepper, not good at all. The chicken, egg rolls and shrimp were dry. I would never go back just based on the food.
(1)Dan H.
The crowd claps. As the cheering subsides, the KJ calls "Big Dan." At last it is my turn. It is finally my time to consume 3-5min of these people's lives right now. For these few moments I will demand their attention. This is the magic of karaoke. Chopsticks III in NE Portland, not to be confused with its Burnside counterpart, is another 7-day a week karaoke bar/ chinese cuisine place in the same vein. It lacks a few things that Chopsticks II has, such as the large crowd and the fairly consistent dancing. Although the dance floor is actually a bit larger at this location. One feature of this Chopsticks is its large outside area with mini-waterfall which makes for a nice dining environment. The food here is typical Chopsticks fare and the drinks are averagely priced. The song selection for karaoke rivals that of II, but varies slightly. The staff is friendly, and its a fun atmosphere to be in. This location, though dead on weekdays, is gaining popularity on the weekends. It has been slammed the last couple of weekends that I've attended. Also Chopsticks III acts as a sports bar on the weekdends gathering people who just want to come watch some football. Overall Chopsticks III provides a fun experience if you enjoy karaoke. Also you get to sing more often than at II. So bring a group of people to NE Portland and have a karoke night. My friends helped create a mosh pit when I sang/screamed "Bodies." Oh, the memories.
(5)Jami H.
The perfect combination of intriguing, comfy, and just seedy enough. A mostly young, semi hip crowd, but some diversity in the mix, and very laid back. Staff are friendly and on the spot. Food is deliciously junky, mediocre Chinese. Huge karaoke selection; some pretty obscure stuff in their 6-inch fat song book. And a really nice outcome from the smoking ban- a beautiful patio complete with lush bamboo landscaping and a water feature with fishies (dude, don't try to catch one...and stop talking to me). And just so you don't get too comfortable, hired security guards are at the entrance, on weekends at least, so you can feel the sense that something weird and potentially dangerous could happen. But then you catch the security guards mouthing the words to the song being sung, and you can't help but sing out yourself.
(5)Ronald M.
Awesome. This place has good vibes and prices.
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