There’s nothing like a late night treat, especially when you feel like going out with friends and want something comforting, yet entertaining at the same time. For me, one of those place’s is Genji’s!

It is a Japanese dive bar that opens only for the evening, from about seven until two in the morning, and serves a healthy appetite of fun food, drinks, and enjoyable karaoke. It’s what you want in karaoke- truly! The outdated stock footage playing on screen and the mic being handed from one table to another; it’s fabulous. It is a place that just simply must be experienced, bringing people closer together and making an otherwise normal evening now an occasion.

From Kim chi egg rolls to yakiniku (grilled meat with a heavenly dose of garlic) and so on, it’s just a great place to enjoy life. The whole grilled squid is delicious, and takes bar food to a really comforting level. No, it isn’t fancy but it doesn’t need to be. Which is what makes this one of my late night treats of things that go nom int he night!

Cocktails and food are inexpensive and the hospitality is very welcoming. You might find yourself making new friends or singing a tune and enjoying it all.

What are some of your unexpected gem places? Perhaps even a guilty pleasure?