Taking Hints From Hong Kong's Lan Kwai Fong District, LKF Bar Features Late-Night Karaoke with Private Dining
Feast on Cantonese-inspired cuisine, then belt out your favourite tunes at this sleek late-night karaoke spot inspired by Hong Kong's iconic nightlife precinct.
Need somewhere to let loose on your next night out? LKF Bar might just become your new go-to spot. Inspired by Hong Kong's legendary Lan Kwai Fong nightlife district, this bustling bar features a vibrant mix of karaoke, cocktails and late-night energy, tucked above 1960s-inspired Asian diner Yum Sing House.
The real Lan Kwai Fong has long been one of Asia's best-known party districts, known for the bustling bars that line its streets and alleyways. LKF Bar looks to bring a similar energy to its upstairs space on Sutherland Street, with its sleek late-night bar and private karaoke lounges, each of which is named after a Hong Kong neighbourhood.
Of course, a karaoke experience to rival Hong Kong's best needs the audio and lighting systems to match. Fortunately, LKF Bar is equipped with state-of-the-art tech and a massive song selection, which will have you singing until the early hours. Plus, if you're heading down with a crowd, the largest karaoke room — named Happy Valley — accommodates up to 29.
The karaoke rooms also double as private dining spaces, where you can tuck into a curated set menu or luxe a la carte selections including fresh crab, caviar, and lobster. Once the feast is over you can get the party started straight away, as the room transforms from a dining room into a karaoke den.
If you work up a hunger from belting out so many tunes, you can also order dishes to your karaoke room throughout the night. On the menu you'll find appropriately Cantonese-leaning dishes like salt and pepper squid with kewpie mayo and lemon; crumbed pork bao with cabbage and yuzu mayo; and crispy chicken bites with chipotle mayo. Drinks also take their inspiration from Hong Kong — the oolong-infused Jefferson Bourbon with bitters, smoke and an orange garnish is a sophisticated ode to the jugs of green tea and whisky that you'll find at most karaoke bars in the 852.
"For those ready to cut loose and have a great time, LKF Bar is the place to be," says Yum Sing House director, Kiet Diep. "We wanted to create a space where every brand has its own personality — Yum Sing House is all about exceptional food and wine, while upstairs at LKF, it's all about the energy, the music, and the party atmosphere."
LKF Bar is open Wednesday–Thursday from 7pm and Friday–Saturday from 5.30pm at 22 Sutherland Street, Melbourne. Head to the venue's website for more information.
