Cosmos is Hong Kong's first-ever karaoke lounge that combines the casual vibes of a cafe with full-on karaoke. KTVusually entails a night of loud music and even louder singing, but here, things work a little differently. Rather than staying inside a dark-coloured room (like most karaoke rooms in Hong Kong), each room has colourful interiors and plenty of natural light seeping through. They’ve also got a surprisingly good food menu for a karaoke place, with dishes like crispy chicken skin, mentaiko fried rice, Sichuan spicy skewers, as well as lunch sets. It’s just up to you to figure out how to sing with your mouth full.
Ever since it gained popularity in the 90s, Hongkongers have been obsessed with karaoke (or KTV, as is more commonly used by locals). From the rotten to the resplendent, we embrace anyone willing to grab the mic and have a crack. And while the city’s largest purveyors of karaoke, Neway and Red Mr, certainly dominate the scene, there are definitely a few other choices out there worth checking out if you’re looking for a break from the norm.
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