Cosmos

Relaxing atmosphere, sociable crowd and great service takes precedence over free karaoke when it comes to drawing in the Little Tokyo locals.

by Contributor at Citysearch

In Short
This small, super casual spot is dimly lit and defined by dated decor, including seventies-style light fixtures, old wooden surfaces and colorful streamers. The place is divided into two sections. At the bar, mingling takes place among the mostly male laid-back late-20-somethings to mid-30-somethings bonding over Miller Lite. For the aspiring singers--or plain and simple drunk people--there's also a small karaoke area, but most of the action takes place at the bar. The waitstaff is friendly and attentive, which could be why people tend to stay close-by.

Hits: The place doesn't get too over-crowded, so if karaoke is your game, you won't have to wait hours and hours to have a shot at the mic. And you can sing your heart out for free, as long as you purchase at least two drinks.

Misses: The bar offers a small selection of beer and wine, plus most types of liquor, but not many different brands. The bartenders themselves aren't aware of many drink concoctions--just the basics.