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[title]Nothing, I repeat nothing is more fun than a night of karaoke if all the pieces of the puzzle fit together: tunes, mates, drinks, snacks and location. And that’s why Yum Sing House in Melbourne’s CBD has got us more than a little excited.
This is a karaoke bar that is also a Cantonese restaurant, inspired by the vibrant buzz of the city of Hong Kong, with five karaoke rooms themed around the city’s neighbourhoods and nightlife spots. 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 singers; or Happy Valley for a crowd of 15-25. Each room has comfy sofas, top-of-the-line audio gear and visuals that will make you feel like you're in the Pearl of the Orient itself while you're belting out the latest hot tracks, retro faves or Asian pop earworms.
Yum Sing House made our list of Melbourne's best karaoke joints and there are two other things we love about it: it stays open super late, and has excellent food. Head chef Aiven Lee (Longrain, Mamasita and Becco) has created a modern Cantonese menu and you can order à la carte or one of four set menus, and even have it sent to your karaoke room during dinner service.
The beverage list is also superior, with rare whiskies, premium tequila, Cognac and wine. Signature cocktails are shaken up at the bar – Asian concoctions like the Suzie Wong (a twist on the Lychee Martini) and the Kung Fu Pandan (reworking the Piña Colada). Get a beer tower for $60 and cocktail tree (12 cocktails) for $190.
Yum Sing House is perfect for hen's nights, and in fact offers complete two-hour Saturday night hen's night packages. Ranging from $99 to $199, they all feature food, unlimited beverages, a skimpily clad male waiter (yowza) and of course, karaoke.
The place is also a great time for birthdays, bucks, corporate team building, engagement parties or just a casual night out. Yum Sing House is open for karaoke Thursday 7pm-2am and Friday and Saturday 7pm-4am, and karaoke is half price off your minimum spend on Thursday. Count us in – and we’re calling shotgun on ‘Running Up That Hill’.