Yakitori Boy is a buzzing karaoke lounge and Japanese pub in Chinatown, serving up mouthwatering yakitori skewers and cocktails while you belt out your favorite tunes.
"Yakitori Boy is a karaoke lounge and Izakaya hybrid, and it’s been a mainstay of Philly nightlife for years. The Chinatown spot has full dinner service downstairs, with things like brothy shrimp tempura udon loaded with scallions and broccoli, spicy salmon rolls, and tangy chicken teriyaki (which you should get for the table). Upstairs are spacious, private karaoke rooms–full of big screens and neon lighting–that can hold up to 20 of your closest friends for a sake bomb-fueled night of doing your best impression of The Voice. " - candis mclean
"Yakitori Boy doesn’t only make this list because you can belt out Journey here without shame. The Chinatown karaoke pub with a second-floor lounge also has a selection of roasted skewers, sushi rolls, and sweets (like the mango cheesecake) that we just can’t get enough of. Try the crispy chicken cutlet–the curry sauce is so good that you might end up missing your cue trying to sop up the last drop." - candis mclean
"Yakitori Boy has been a karaoke staple since it opened in 2007. And it’s not just because you scream Journey at the top of your lungs here without shame. It’s because with bottle service and sparklers, VIP sections in the main lounge, and a massive dance floor, it may be the most exciting karaoke spot in town. If you’re not into having a bunch of strangers drowning out your rendition of “Don’t Stop Believin’,” you can reserve one of their private rooms (there are five). They open at 4pm and close at 1am on the weekends, so it works for everything from a sushi-filled pregame to a late night in Chinatown. A tip from us: The host in the main lounge ends the night with a Destiny’s Child song. Do not attempt to sing the Beyoncé part. " - candis mclean
"Yakitori Boy has been a karaoke staple since it opened in 2007. And it’s not just because you scream Journey at the top of your lungs here without shame. It’s because with bottle service and sparklers, VIP sections in the main lounge, and a massive dance floor, it may be the most exciting karaoke spot in town. If you’re not into having a bunch of strangers drowning out your rendition of “Don’t Stop Believin’,” you can reserve one of their private rooms (there are five). They open at 4pm and close at 1am on the weekends, so it works for everything from a sushi-filled pregame to a late night in Chinatown. A tip from us: The host in the main lounge ends the night with a Destiny’s Child song. Do not attempt to sing the Beyoncé part. " - candis mclean
"Philly’s favorite karaoke bar doubles as a Japanese restaurant serving up izakaya-style plates and cocktails. Stop by to sing your heart out while you eat a broad selection of yakitori (grilled meat, vegetable, or seafood skewers), crunchy shrimp and vegetable tempuras, sushi, and Japanese chicken or pork curry bowls." - George Banks-Weston
