Okay, so while nothing will ever top the OG karaoke experience in Japan, the Gwinnett karaoke scene is pretty freakin’ fire too. One of my faves is Do Re Mi in Duluth, located at 2550 Pleasant Hill Road. This spot gets it. You walk in, and boom—you’re in a private room with all the vibes—disco balls, mood lighting and a song list that’ll have you belting out everything from K-pop jams to throwback classics that hit you right in the feels.
When most people think of karaoke, they picture standing in front of a full bar of strangers, nervously clutching a mic and hoping no one judges you. But Asian karaoke? Nah, honey, it’s all about privacy. You and your friends get your own room, and you can sing your heart out without anyone looking at you sideways. It’s literally the freedom to be as extra as you want.
You get your own mics—yep, plural—so you and your bestie can go back and forth or you can just live out your solo diva fantasy. No judgment, just pure fun.
And the drinks? Yasss. They’ve got Asian beers, soju and all the classic cocktails you could want. And listen, they say the more drinks in you, the better you sound, and honestly, they’re kinda right. One drink in, and suddenly you’re shredding that high note like Mariah herself.
The food? Top-tier. Think crispy chicken wings, hot fried rice and all the late-night snacks that hit just right when you’re living your best karaoke life.
And then, when you think it can’t get any better, they bring out a complimentary fruit platter with watermelon, pineapple, cantaloupe and honeydew. I mean, who doesn’t love a sweet little treat after you’ve just served a full-on concert?
So yeah, Tokyo’s karaoke will always have my heart, but Gwinnett’s doing it big. If you haven’t been yet, grab your crew, grab a mic and get ready to karaoke like you’re the next pop star.
Alright, let’s talk top 10 karaoke songs—because if you’re not belting out these jams, are you even doing karaoke right? From classics to raps and all the ballads in between, grab your mic, warm up those vocal cords and let’s dive into the ultimate playlist for your next karaoke night.
- “Don’t Stop Believin” by Queen
- “Super Bass” by Nicki Minaj
- “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
- “I Want It That Way” by Backstreet Boys
- “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston
- “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers
- “No Scrubs” by TLC
- “Rolling In The Deep” by Adele
- “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton
- “Living On A Prayer” by Bon Jovi