A two-storey site that previously housed sweat-covered patrons on the dancefloor of Hugs and Kisses Club has since transformed into a karaoke joint that has retained the glow of neon lights.
Inspired by Hong Kong and the many karaoke bars that fill it, Yum Sing House is a hybrid of karaoke and modern Cantonese food in Melbourne’s CBD. The venue has a restaurant on the first floor and five karaoke rooms plus a bar upstairs. Each room is themed around neighbourhoods and nightlife spots in Hong Kong. Step into the Mongkok room if you have a small group of seven or fewer; Wan Chai, Kowloon or Central rooms for eight to 15; or Happy Valley for 15-25. Each has comfy sofas, top-of-the-line audio gear and visuals that will make you feel like you're in Hong Kong.
The kitchen here is a big drawcard, offering restaurant quality snacks till very late at night. Head chef Aiven Lee (Longrain, Mamasita and Becco) has created a modern Cantonese menu filled with tasty dishes, which you can order a la carte or try a 'feed me' selection. You can enjoy them in comfort in the restaurant section before or after your singing sesh, or order up in-room snacks to keep your energy up while under the spotlight.
Signature cocktails offer up cheesy titles like the Kung Fu Pandan – the venue’s playful take on the Piña Colada with added pandan extract – and the bar stocks the usual suspects required to provide enough social lubrication to sing one’s heart out in front of a crowd.
To find out more about Yum Sing House, check out the website.