Yakitori Boy
Karaoke bar · Chinatown
211 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Highlights
Japanese pub & karaoke lounge w/ yakitori skewers, sake & beer
Japanese pub & karaoke lounge w/ yakitori skewers, sake & beer
"You could have dinner at Chinatown izakaya at Yakitori Boy and have a great night. However, head upstairs to make some new best friends at the often-packed karaoke lounge and enjoy shochu, sake, Japanese whiskys, and more — and there’s no cover charges on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Or just call ahead to book a private room with minimum spending requirements or a table in the Japas Lounge." - Annemarie Dooling
"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
