Tokyo Kitty

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Tokyo Kitty

Karaoke · Cincinnati

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575 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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Step into Tokyo Kitty, a lively Japanese-style karaoke bar in Cincinnati where cocktails flow, private rooms await, and the fun never stops!  

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575 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Get directions

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"In Cincinnati, the buzz this month is all about Tokyo Kitty, a new karaoke bar inspired by the movie Lost In Translation. Set in a Tokyo airport-inspired space, the bar will employ a team of robots to serve drinks." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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Terhas White

Google
Love TK ❤️. Point blank period 🤗. Wether ur doing main bar karaoke or private room karaoke, the staff and atmosphere are just awesome. Go play there! That's an order 🤸🏾‍♀️

Estefany Yanqui

Google
Great time! The small room says it fits 6 but it was a little cramp, would realistically fit 4-5 comfortably. The large room was great, and would recommend booking a specific weekend night 4-6 weeks in advance for an ideal timeframe (8-10pm)

Grace Shorter

Google
So when I booked the room I got an email saying it was confirmed. Then got another email saying I need to pay more money is confirm the room. Super confusing and sketchy. Anyways we get there and they say pay extra AGAIN. I’m like whatever. AND they cannot take care there or Apple Pay. Thank god I had my card on me and could input it into their online system. The room itself was super nice. My friends and I had a great time by ourselves. BUT my friend got cut off unfairly in our opinion. She was laying back on the couch and reading and singing the karaoke. The bartender said because she was laying back she was too drunk. Idk seemed unnecessary. Anyways. It’s the only karaoke bar in the city so can someone open a better one please?

Dennis E. Irizarry

Google
It's a very crowded establishment and I did not feel safe. If an unfortunate emergency happened, several hundred people would only have 1 regular door to exit the front and maybe 1 in the back. Drinks were not that great and not much of a selection. Parking was excellent. Plenty of locations nearby.

Janice Rolph

Google
Lots of fun singing with friends and family in a private room! Purple rain drink was very good!

Lynn Nealeigh

Google
Went for my bachelorette with some friends and had a grand time! We're all in our early 20s (I saw another review saying it wasn't for the 20s crowd, but I disagree!) the staff were for the most part, super friendly, but I feel we may have annoyed a few with some inconveniences we were experiencing in our private room. First, we had issues with one of the mics, and then our TV was frozen and then they replaced the box and because it was new, it caused static in between songs? Then the wifi company they went through went out and out of the two hours we rented, only one we truly got to utilize. We were told our room had all new equipment so I'm not trying to fault them and we got a partial refund but it was a tad disappointing to experience that as a first time customer. Regardless, I did have fun, the atmosphere was great and maybe I'll try them out again! Not every experience is perfect and I think this place is still worth the try :D

Sarah M

Google
I came to this karaoke spot and was here for 20 minutes — barely enough time to even settle in. The service was slow, so I spoke up about it like anybody would. The server Ryan clearly got mad about it and went to gossip with his coworkers instead of handling the situation like a professional. Then while I’m in the middle of singing and enjoying myself, he suddenly comes in saying he “can’t serve me” because I’m “drunk.” Sir — I JUST got here. It felt like he didn’t like seeing me have a good time, and when I stood up for myself, he made it personal. I don’t care how drunk, how gay, or how whoever he is — what he did was unprofessional, petty, and felt targeted and racist. He acted like it was an issue for me to exist there comfortably. Whole place had weird energy after that, and I would not recommend it to anyone Black or anyone who wants to have fun without being harassed.

Ashleigh Mavros

Google
Hosted my birthday night out here and rented a private room. The staff were nice to work with and drink service to the rooms was pretty great. The music selection was somewhat limited, but overall not an issue. Had a fun night out with friends!

Patrice B.

Yelp
I visited Tokyo kitty for the first time this week for a friend's birthday and we had such a good time! I really liked that you can rent your own room and do your own karaoke and once the time is up, you can continue the fun in the larger room. The private bartender was a nice touch and they have an easy system where you flip the sign so they are aware of when to stop by for service and when to leave you to the fun. The karaoke setup was also simple and easy to navigate. I wish they had more up to date music and artist but we were able to find some oldie but goodies as well. The drinks were reasonably priced and there was a full bar available. We also brought our own food which was an added touch for the event. The only downside is you can only rent an hour at a time which goes by so quickly. I think 1.5 hours would be a good starting point if they were looking to adjust the rental times at all. I would certainly return in the future.

Amanda J.

Yelp
I had heard about Tokyo Kitty for years, and I finally went a few weekends ago while in Cincinnati. My friends had an absolute blast! We did a private room for an hour, and I have to be honest... It wasn't enough! Do two hours! I love private room karaoke, as do my friends, so we needed more time. The servers were great though and checked in as needed. I enjoyed a couple mocktails as the DD, and they were tasty! After the private room, we went out to the main room. Being honest, some places take FOREVER to get a song in, so I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't the case here (at least on that night). My friends and I stayed for hours longer than I expected. The only slight issue is it felt like the mics should be a bit louder, but I'll hope that was just an issue that night. I loved the vibe here. Highly recommend.

Leah S.

Yelp
I hadn't been here in awhile and while it's still a cool spot, it's starting to show a little wear. I did enjoy the bartenders and my mocktail, which made my Dry January a little less boring. The karaoke DJ kept the party going. It just fell a little flat compared to my previous experiences, but this is the first time I didn't rent a private room and I will definitely never go again without doing that.

Jayme H.

Yelp
My friends and I had a fabulous time here and I finally stepped on stage to do karaoke for the first time. You walk in and vibrant neon lights are everywhere. Honestly, every turn you take there's something eye popping. From the rainbow lanterns all down the hall to the giant murals, you're going to be whipping out that phone to snap a pic or two or five. The drinks were funky and put a tiki spin on the experience. I forget what the name of the drink I got was but it did have a beautiful orchid on top. The main stage was up front and the sound system was solid. The host was great too. I didn't take a look inside of the individual rooms but I have no doubt they were colorful and creative too. If you live in Cincy or you're just visiting, this is definitely a spot to check out. I'm glad I ripped the bandaid off and tried karaoke for the first time. If that doesn't tell you how comfortable I was (and how good the drinks are), then I don't know what will. Have a blast!

Alaina H.

Yelp
What an absolutely fun place. The ambiance when coming in was so fun with the lights everywhere and karaoke up for everyone. There's private rooms that can be rented and will totally take advantage of that one day! The drinks were priced great and I loved the named cocktail list.

Alyssa L.

Yelp
Tokyo Kitty is always a blast. I believe it is the only true dedicated karaoke bar in the Cincinnati area. If you're interested in hitting the stage and having a few drinks, I highly recommend it. The atmosphere is always so fun, and the main stage area always lends for people to meet and hang out with one another. They also have private rooms for rent as well. Bar staff is always friendly and helpful. I will say - the cocktail menu is smaller than it used to be. Each drink is really well crafted, but I miss the extra variety. There is also very little seating in the main area, so be ready to stand and dance to the music.

Lynne G.

Yelp
Such a cool place! We stopped in following a concert, and, wow, what a great vibe! Karaoke is a side-show at so many other bars, but it's the main event here. Our group aged 45-59 were certainly at the upper limit of the crowd present, but we got a definite sense that everyone's welcome here. The bar was well-stocked with several not-so-mundane choices available. We only visited the main bar and karaoke area, but the music was varied enough to keep everyone interested. There wasn't a lot of room to dance simply because there were so many people there on a Saturday night. If only I could take this place home to our hometown of Pittsburgh!

Michcella T.

Yelp
Ohhhh we loved this place! Tokyo Kitty was definitely the highlight of our trip! We came to celebrate our friend's wedding and took her out for a night on the town. We rented a private room for a very reasonable price, and spent the rest of the night in the main area. On peak evenings, TK only lets you rent out a room for an hour - which seems like a short amount of time, but continually singing for 60 minutes does indeed wear you out. An hour was plenty! The staff will happily take your drink order as you sing in the private room. The ambience of this place is perfection. Anime videos (Pokemon, specifically) play in the background of the main room as people sing to their heart's content. The drinks are cold and reasonably priced. I am taking off one star because it really is impossible to get in contact with them on the weekends. On their voicemail, it straight up says they will not get back to you. I do feel like there could be a little more communication, but it did not deter us from our evening. If you're in Cincinnati, you have to check this place out for karaoke!

Corliss H.

Yelp
We had a great birthday party here. The staff is friendly and their private room is a fun way to experience karaoke without singing in front of strangers. The private party rooms line the back hallway. They had a nice signal systems of putting up a card if we needed more drinks. We also loved that we could bring in our own food. The play list is very complete and selecting songs was easy even for us in the older crowd. I highly recommend this as a fun evening out!

April G.

Yelp
It was a fun place with good vibes however it takes way too long to sing in the big open area. Some of my friends got bored waiting on our turn. Other than that we had a good time.

Stacey S.

Yelp
This place is a little gritty and overrated. The bartender got offended that I asked for my drink to be remade with alcohol in it. The furniture in the private rooms are dirty. I believe if this place had some solid competition they would get their act together. Will not be back. Will have a better experience at home lol

April H.

Yelp
Tokyo Kitty is so much fun! Get a group of your friends, rent a room, bring your own food, order drinks and sing your hearts out! We rented our room for 2 hrs, and the tine flew by! The Staff was great, very nice!! Don't dress warm in there because it heats up in those small rooms. But the seating accommodates a nice size group. It's cozy! The reason I didn't give it 5 stars was the two things: We ordered a pitcher of some tropical drink and it tasted like kool aid. Could not tell it was an alcoholic drink. Also the microphones barely picked up our voices. Aside from those two small things, I would go again!

Emily W.

Yelp
We booked a private room for an hour and it flys by but it was so worth it. The drinks here are really good and a robot delivered us our drinks in the private room. Will definitely be coming back.

Emily F.

Yelp
Superrrr fun. The only reason I docked some stars is because I felt some of the staff weren't as welcoming, but some were above and beyond nice. Also, it's very hard to get ahold of them over email! I had tried but they were very short and didn't answer questions. Additionally, they don't support phone calls which I found odd. Nonetheless the people who were super kind made the experience awesome :) also of course I had a great time with friends. I felt the drinks were really unique, too! It was pretty cool to try all the different types of drinks, they surprised my taste buds. They had this apparatus that allowed the drinks to come from the ceiling, it was a bit anticlimactic but I also had just come from Vegas this summer so it's hard to compare. Also, not going to lie, I was shocked by the prices. If you go here with a group over 7 be prepared for a bill over $200 dollars. A fun time with friends nonetheless.

LeeAnn B.

Yelp
One thing about me is I love karaoke. My work came here for a promotion party and it was so much fun. You get assigned a room and you get to sing your little hearts out. I'm not sure if they do this all the time but we were also able to sing in the big room too where the bar is at. I'm assuming it's because they were slow. The reason for the 4/5 starts is two reasons: 1. One room the songs were very slow. I would put on fast songs like "Forget You" and the pace was very slow. Not sure why 2. The rooms got so hot. There's not that much ventilation so beware if you're a karaoke PERFORMER...you will get hot. Overall, great experience and I will be coming back.

Cheyenne T.

Yelp
I've been looking for a new karaoke spot for a while and then an opportunity arose on my friend's birthday last week to check it out! I loved the vibe of this place. The colors of the decor and the themes of all the rooms were awesome. It said on the website that there was main stage karaoke going on every night but there wasn't when we went. The cost was more than I would want to pay honestly. The private room was $50 an hour for six people, I felt was steep. Nothing else was included with that cost. We purchased a $60 pitcher of a mixed drink to split with everyone. The song selection was actually pretty good! We got a tablet to search for songs. We passed that tablet around and had everything from classic r&b to rap songs to numerous pop, rock, and Broadway songs! I didn't like how low the microphones were compared to the loud music. We couldn't hear our voices on the microphones unless we cupped the head of the microphone with our hands. Additionally, the room seemed pretty small for six people. It was SO HOT. I also din't feel like we got a lot of notice for the end of our session. We got a warning that this was our last song. I wish we had more notice so we could have chosen our last song better Overall, I had a gooo d time and would definitely go again!

Rachel W.

Yelp
We put in our songs and she never let us sing. She's drunk and she sung her songs half the time. Terrible time.

Meni J.

Yelp
This was so much more fun than expected! There is a main public area with a bar as well as private rooms with drinks coming down from the ceiling! My party did both. I let the bartender mix me up something and it was really tasty, just not as strong as like. We also ordered some tasty bites to our private room. We sang our hearts out for hours-literally. Such a lively crowd and fun time.

Kylie S.

Yelp
So here's the deal - I'm getting the impression that the staff really won't care about the review so this is going to potential guests of the bar. We booked a private room online and got....no response? No confirmation email, payment wasn't withdrawn, nothing. Emailed a few times, no response. We finally did get a response, but at this point we were panic planning backup arrangements in case the room fell through. Once we got there, I tried to check in to the room. The woman behind the counter stared at me like I was from outer space. I asked if the room was ready, she said, "I guess?" So I asked if we could go in and she goes, "Why would you not be able to?" I asked which room we had been assigned and she rolls her eyes at me and says, "I have no idea?" Okay thanks. Another person comes over and I run through the same questions, he was maybe 2% more helpful before a third person comes over and is finally able to assist. At the end of the day, karaoke is the attraction here, so why are you clearly so annoyed at people trying to get to the private room that they paid for and are excited to use? For the most part, the bartenders were quick and cordial, so those interactions really threw me off. The drinks were hit or miss - some of the drinks were 100% made incorrectly but they tasted fine so I'm not going to really complain about that. (You might be asking - how do I know it was made wrong? A 7/7 only has two ingredients and it's pretty clear when it's not those.) The karaoke was fun and easy to use. The private room was awesome and the drink robot was a nice touch. When our time was up, we went back out to the main area and continued to sing/dance. The DJ was the best part of the night, honestly. He was fun and personable and kept the line moving politely. It's a fun place and definitely a cool place to check out if you're really into karaoke. If you're willing to overlook some of the staff acting like you're absolutely insane just for existing, I think you'll have a great time.

Alexandra H.

Yelp
This place is so fun for karaoke and going out with friends! The drinks are expensive but it's downtown so that's to be expected. The wait time to sing is pretty long on weekends but you can book a private room which is really nice. There's even a robot that delivers drinks to the rooms!

Julie R.

Yelp
Wow! Wow! Super fun and cool vibe. The main area seating could be better, needs more tables. Over all fun place.

Trent G.

Yelp
So me and my lady have been exploring bars for 10 years. We have never been kicked out of a bar until we arrived at Tokyo kitty. We are the most responsible people you will ever meet. My lady watched you guys on tik tok for months showing that you guys provide karaoke. We were very excited to see your place . We walked in and immediately walked into to a room to enjoy your karaoke services. We immediately seen it was $70 to do it and we was trying to find a place to make payment until an employee walked in saying we're not welcome here. We apologize we wasn't aware we wasn't welcome into the room. So we walked out and began ordering drinks. Before we got our drinks the staff advised us 10 mins later that we wasn't welcome there and we needed to leave. Again we apologized and they didn't care. This honestly offends me because we wasn't aware and they shouldn't have acted out the way that they did. Considering we have been in 15 bars in the last 2 days and no issues we can reinforce the fact that we're nice people. Do not go to this bar !

Tabitha W.

Yelp
I don't know why I've only been to Tokyo Kitty once. I guess the short answer is I haven't been able to convince my husband or friends to come sing karaoke with me. To be fair, I'm sure the cost of $50/hour is off-putting. To be fair, that's for a group up to a party of 6 on a weekend. After a night on the town with a friend, our server at Igby's ended up recommending Tokyo Kitty, and we headed right over, not even realizing it was so close. It was early evening, and we took a while to decide if we were brave enough to sing in the open karaoke room, but we finally signed up and had a sizable wait. We almost ended up leaving before we even got a chance to sing, but the DJ ended up grabbing us shortly after we'd told her she could take our names off the list. This is a great stop for a fun night out, and it's great that you have the option to just hang out in the open karaoke room without paying to reserve a private room.

Andrea L.

Yelp
Had a lot of fun in the private room. The vibe outside the room was definitely going off with dancing and singing. I noticed that downtown Cincy has fully embraced June being pride month. I'm not sure if it is always installed, but there was a stripper pole in the main room and the place was LGBTQ friendly all the way. A few of the servers were wearing lingerie. I think they closed at midnight. I thought that was early for a Thursday night in a major city. I had a blast singing in the private room and we had a bartender check on us regularly for refills. I would go back.

Mary S.

Yelp
Decent place, but staff seemed easily irritated and VERY inconsistent with drink service. We were unable to order anymore drinks after not even halfway through our private room booking. We ended up just leaving. It looked like they were intentionally trying to shut the bar down early, as the dance floor area was completely empty before it even hit 1am on a Friday

Jan L.

Yelp
Amazing place for karaoke. Love the vibe and energy in this place. Fun place to hangout with friends.

Eileen E.

Yelp
You guys! This is such a fun and random space! You definitely get the sense of walking into a different place right from the start. The stark white walls and flashing lights make me feel a little like I'm in a rave at an Ikea. It definitely has that "I am in a really cool nightclub and pretty soon the bouncer is gonna tell me I'm not allowed to be here" vibe. If you do not like singing karaoke, watching karaoke, or hearing karaoke, then this place is a hard pass for you. Besides drinking and people watching, the other pastime is karaoke. So the people watching is....epic. On the evening I was there, a man was singing anime theme songs....in Japanese. Because he can. And he was ahhhhmazing. There is one large room in front of the bar with a DJ spinning the tunes for the audience at large to sing along. But then you go down a long hallway and there are several mini rooms-each with their own theme, karaoke system, viewing window on the door (This is the best people watching), and space bar--yes, that is what I said and I mean it. There is an app, you order your drink, and it COMES OUT OF THE CEILING! What is this world we are living in?!?!? Jacob Trevino is going to give us our hover boards in his next bar, I just know it. The drinks have cute names and frou-frou prices. I had something called the UNIQLO...it was fine, but remember to hydrate after all that vocal shredding! This is a great venue for a group outing-drinking, singing, and magic. I imagine you could also bring a board game to one of the karaoke rooms and get your full nerd on. Do it, and tell me how it goes. Or invite me. I'm super fun and know A LOT of musical theatre songs. :)

Scott M.

Yelp
Fun spot for karaoke and random themed mayhem. If you've got a group you should probably book a room ahead of time. You will definitely enjoy the experience better. They have a wide variety of room sizes to accommodate varying groups. It's nice not to have to fight to get your song in or have to wait to hear your friends when you have the room. They also have drink serving robots that descend into the middle of the rooms. You can order at the bar, from a server, or online. I've never had much trouble finding great songs to play and sing here. The system seems to work quite well. They also have the bar area karaoke that is more of a free for all. This can be fun to watch, but it can be too crowded and hard to get your song in. Drinks are a bit pricey, about $10 a cocktail. As of yet, this isn't a place for food.

Erik S.

Yelp
My wife and I visited Cincinnati for the first time for a little NYE getaway and stayed downtown, a few blocks from Tokyo Kitty. Our first night we just had to visit and see how karaoke is done here. This is a great little place -- there is an open area in the front with a bar, stage, DJ, and televisions for videos and lyrics. And there are private rooms that you can book (in advance on their website) and have drinks delivered to you via a robotic device that crawls along the ceiling and descends into one's room. We couldn't book a private room, as they were totally booked, so we just drank beer and sang loudly in the open area. Fun times with laid back staff and other patrons. Probably worth a visit.

Adam W.

Yelp
We stumbled in late on a Wednesday as a group from a work conference and it was exactly what we were hoping for. Great DJ, great crowd, great atmosphere. I made the mistake of ordering the Tiger Blood, and would recommend against unless you like Kool Aid flavored alcohol, but besides that we really liked the place.

Nichole B.

Yelp
Price is absurd and you're only paying for ambiance. Room reservations are placed online and don't tell you an estimated total. That lead to some misunderstandings with my booking. It's $50 per hour for a small room, not $50 for the maximum booking of 2 hours. They only mention that once and it's in the wrong spot. I make $9 an hour so that was a punch in the face. I booked 30 mins before and there's a cancelation fee of $50. We were the only ones there - I'm not paying that. There's technically a cleaning fee, they factor in 15 minutes of time on your dollar for the room. I didn't eat or drink in my room - let me sing for those 15 minutes I paid for. THEN there's a 20% gratuity fee. The guy that brought me to my room wasn't that nice. Why would I practically tip him for walking me 20 feet forward? Bartender was just okay. They're friendly, but all bartenders are friendly. I also got one drink and my final total from the whole stay was $84. How's that acceptable? Seriously I will never be back or recommend to anyone. That's more than kings island or ANYTHING else to do around cincinnati honestly. It was the worst birthday ever and less than 2 hours of my time.

Anne R.

Yelp
Very disappointed in this business. Only means of communication is via email. No one has still reached out regarding my cancellation other than charging me another $50. Communication is part of customer service.

Ian A.

Yelp
If you're anything that resembles a straight white male, they're going to make you feel not welcome. The bouncers brigaded me while I was smoking a cigarette outside. This bar tries way too hard to different and niche that they forgot what a bar actually does. But if you're a weeb who enjoys brain dead banter about anime, this is the place for you I guess

Landon M.

Yelp
I think that the vibe of this place is really dependent on the people you go with. Me and my friends had a private room and sang and got drinks. Overall, the experience was fun because I was with my friends and not because of Tokyo Kitty. The room felt tacky. The Karaoke was fun. Drinks were overpriced and I never feel the need to return. Staff was ok but felt distant during my whole experience.

Ike O.

Yelp
This place is very cool--I went here a couple weeks ago with friends and I didn't realize it would be so fun--We went inside and got our IDs checked at the desk. You walk in and there is a legit dance floor with a DJ & bar--Had no idea this existed! We didn't get to get a room for Karaoke but you best believe we will next time.

Morgaine W.

Yelp
This is one of the best things to do in Cincinnati. There is an open karaoke stage. The people there are a lot of fun, we ended up getting a bunch of girls to sing Fergalicious with us. Drinks are good and well priced for a downtown bar. Best thing about Tokyo kitty that you don't find often: private karaoke rooms. For $60-$200 an hour (6-13 people) you get a private room with unlimited songs that you control with an iPad. And you can order drinks through the iPad, which are delivered by a "robot" through a device in the ceiling.

Sherry R.

Yelp
Super fun!!! The theme, the lights, the running mismatched Japanese music videos- it's all a sensory treat. The karaoke is a great time-- you get a sense of team comradery in that place. So don't worry if you sound like a crying cat (we all do) just sing along with all the hit songs. Insider tip-- if you rent out a private room for a big group, the drinks will come from the ceiling (I mean, seriously, how cool?)--make sure to book the room WAY in advance. After 11 the karaoke ends and it turns into a club... where the DJ just crushed it. Go there with the right people and this place will make your night. My only constructive criticism- the drinks aren't all that strong BUT were very reasonably priced. Such a gem in Cincinnati.

Brian S.

Yelp
Great time with Friends and Family for a night on the town. Great environment and great DJ

Deonna E.

Yelp
Tokyo Kitty is always a good time! However, this being my third visit, I noticed a few things: 1. The drinks are weak. It's insulting actually the lack of alcohol in what's supposed to be an alcoholic beverage. You're better off pregaming (responsibly). 2. The music selections are not diverse enough. For rap to be the most-listened to genre of today, the "New Songs" playlist could be more accurate. Also, if language is an issue, I'm sure edited versions, including radio edits, exist. 3. The front unisex bathroom lock is broken. A young man accidentally walked in while a young woman was in there, completely humiliating the both of them. 4. The servers were not very attentive. Any time we needed a drink, we had to either physically walk to the station or order from the bar. Hopefully they make some minor adjustments!

Breanna W.

Yelp
My friends and I have been long time customers of this bar and have always had a good experience renting their private rooms, however, this time they cut us off halfway through our allotted time and didn't even tell us why. after we asked why it's because we put trash in the drink receptacle even though there is no trash can in the room or anywhere to discard trash. Communication would have been very much appreciated with our group to let us know what went wrong and to not do in the future however we were treated disrespectfully by staff and by management. We have had a lot of good times here but due to the most recent interaction we will not be back.

Vawn A.

Yelp
Always a lit time here. Bring everybody. Large groups of people make the experience better. You drink you sing and you laugh, and other people laugh with you! If you don't know every word to your song choice it's ok... cause everybody will sing along with you. It's private rooms for the shy groups but the common area is still a trip. Oh... *whispers* even Disney songs are favorites at this karaoke bar. PICK A SONG! ANY SONG! YOU PICK A SONG! YOU PICK A SONG! EVERYBODY GETS A SOOOOOOONG!! *oprah yell* Sooooo many songs to choose from like the song selection book is encyclopedic thick (but still not thicker than me owww) It's 21+ because it is a bar but.... I brought my conservative aunt and my outspoken mother and we all had a blasty blast.

Naomi C.

Yelp
Update on my November review I do not recommend this place because the drinks are expensive the servers were rude also slow to understand their drink menu and despite getting an answer back from the owner of this business saying he wants to make up for it by giving me something. I have yet to receive anything despite the bad service me and my family have reseved during our trip on the 26th I will not be back with my family or friends and recommend to others spend you money else where.....

Jenna K.

Yelp
This is my new go to spot in downtown Cincinnati! There are so many great things about it: the karaoke, the craft cocktails, the Japanese imported beer, the decor, the music, the overall vibe.. I just love it. If you're looking to do something different on a Friday night, book a room for you and your friends for a private karaoke room. The rates are reasonable and they've recently upgraded their system so there are more song options to choose from. So much more fun than just sitting around drinking at a bar. B.Bot is also awesome- you can order your drinks and pizza from next door via your phone, and a "robot" come down from the ceiling and delivers your drinks/food directly to your room. It's a bit gimmicky, but hey, it works and it's fun! Also be sure to try some of their signature cocktails. Also- be sure to book a room for at least three hours. One is definitely not enough, and at two you're just getting started!

Sarah E.

Yelp
I've never been to a karaoke bar so don't have much to compare it to, but I had an ok time here. I'm not a club person, but the majority of this place had a very club vibe. Everyone looked like they were having a great time! There's the main bar/club area in front, or you can book a room for you and your friends. We reserved a karaoke room; small room with personal service and a dumb-waiter type contraption that serves drinks out of the ceiling! (I was told we would be served by robots, not quite correct.) Still cool though. Good song selection, everything we wanted was available, and the tablet is easy to use. Only complaint is that the wait staff kept popping in and out of our room to check on us almost every 5 minutes which was distracting when we're trying to jam out. Would return.

Laken P.

Yelp
Our room still had people in it when we got there, so we had to wait in the hall as they kicked them out and cleaned the room. Drinks were not very good. Biggest part of the 2 stars is the customer service. I was overcharged for our booking, so I went online to get their phone number, and they don't have one to call. It says to email them, which I did. Got a single response which asked for the last 4 digits of my credit card and never heard from them again. I've sent follow up emails, still nothing.

Ken L.

Yelp
If you like to sing and belt out tunes in public, or do it privately in a paid room, this is the place for you! Businesses solely dedicated to this hobby I have witnessed closed down due to enough patrons however, there is a bar inside you can drink if you do not want to sing. I was on travel and wanted to find a place to eat and stumbled upon this. When I went in, there was maybe 3 people there drinking and no one singing?! Guess what, I proceeded to request song after song after song and got to sing to my heart's content. After a good 45 minutes, I was running out of songs and my voice started to slip so I kindly tipped the KJ and headed back. It may have been more fun if there were some Vietnamese songs and a person or two who would take turns but no biggie! Had a great time and what a fun way to reduce stress and end the night. I will return next time and hopefully with a few buddies :).

Kevin K.

Yelp
Newest Cincinnati Bar! All I can say is WOW! This bar gives you a very urban feel with neon lights and loud music. When you walk in, you find yourself at an "airport terminal". This is where you can wait to get in, if there is a long line. Once you are ready to go in, you go into a mirrored room which was created for all the selfie lovers! Once you make your way into the main bar, there is a large karaoke stage for the people who want to sing the night away. If no one is singing they keep the music going to ensure the party continues. They have a large bar, with speciality cocktail drinks ranging from $6-$9. Which is quite impressive for a downtown custom drink! You can also rent rooms, where you can sing the night away. Each room has a different decor to ensure that each room has a fun atmosphere. Rooms are different sizes accommodating small parties and large parties. In the rooms, they have an iPad so you can choose whichever song you want. Also, there is a robotic system that delivers drinks to your room as you order them from your mobile device. Bathrooms are unisex and individual, so everyone is welcome! Treat yourself to a night out downtown, this is the place to be. Great atmosphere, great drinks, great music and great people. WOW!

Katherine D.

Yelp
My friends and I were super excited to give this place a try because of the good reviews and the buzz about it. So we finally made on a Friday night, and to begin with the entrance was pretty cool, the mirror passage was also very unique. Once you goin the layout looks different than most places so it grabs your attention. Is for sure not what we were expecting but it's not bad, so we decided to stay for a while. We made our way to the bar and my friends ordered the Takeshe Castle, and their newest drink Kawazu Zakira, I ordered the Yuzu Bomb, let me just say that these are the worse drinks we ever had, they had no flavor at all they tasted like sparkling lime water. It was definitely disappointing. Although the service was okay. We stayed and wondered around, we didn't really like the ambience of the place, the lights were not dim enough even after karaoke time was over, the music was not great. Overall, we didn't have a good experience so we left earlier than expected. We are considering renting a room for karaoke maybe it would be different, but most likely we won't come back for a regular bar night.

Carolyn H.

Yelp
Tokyo Kitty is a bit odd, which I think is exactly what they are trying to go for. The room you enter looks like a Japanese travel agency. The next room you go into is dark and full of mirrors. Then you finally enter into the main bar, which includes American style karaoke. You can also rent private rooms, where your drinks will be served by a "robot," which is more or less a tray that gets lowered down from a hole in the ceiling. Renting out a room for a party can be real fun with the right crowd. It is nice because you can bring in your own food or cake if the situation calls for it. You can enter in your song choices by smart phone, which nice because you don't have to fight over who gets to look at the song list. There is a mouse you can use to control the main thing screen, but ours did not work well. You also order drinks from the phone. The orders seemed to come reasonably fast, but you need to make sure not to stand where the tray drops down. If you don't want to use online payment, you'll have to go to the bar. The energy in the main room seemed good while I was there, but oddly the lyrics for the crowd to read are on the opposite side of the room from the singer. This is disappointing for people who really ham up their karaoke acts because it causes everybody to look away from the stage. I didn't stay late enough, but I heard at some point the main room stops karaoke and just because a normal dance club. This is disappointing to us late night karaoke fans.