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Best Karaoke
One of Japantown's most legendary holes, Seven Bamboo is the dive bar karaoke capital of San Jose. As soon as you roll into the place, it all becomes apparent. The bartender slings Tokyo Teas while folks of all shapes and sizes get up and butcher their favorite songs. All is not lost, though. There are people who can actually belt it out quite well. It is indeed a spectacle to behold.

— Metro, Silicon Valley's Weekly Newspaper, September 26, 2007