The Ambassador offers full Karaoke experience, vast genres of music
Did someone say Karaoke?
Head on down to the Ambassador Restaurant and Lounge, at N.E. 47th and Sandy, where you can have a full Karaoke experience and choose your music selection from vast genres of music and countless songs. With live awesome talent from the Portland area, who are regular performers, they tantalize and entertain even the toughest Karaoke critic.
Don’t be shy, even if this is your first time performing Karaoke for a crowd. You can pick up tips and tricks to build your routine, dance on the beautifully arranged dance floor, or just sit and relax and enjoy a few drinks and a full menu of Chinese cuisine; all while listening to the wide variety and range of vocalists.
The sensibly-priced, fresh-to-order menu includes a tasty shrimp fried rice, with whole tender shrimp; the Ambassador’s most popular dish, General’s chicken with a sweet sesame flavor; salt and pepper calamari for an appetizer. This reporter will be going back to try the new coconut curry chicken dish.
The Ambassador has two full bars and two Karaoke stages. It has been remodeled to reflect a hip, electric ambiance that will bring out the inner rock star within. Enjoy the beautiful, well-maintained salt water aquarium, while you loosen up with a couple of great drinks poured by Amy, who has been an anchor to this restaurant for 14 years, or Niki, another long-standing bartender of nine years.
The Ambassador Restaurant and Lounge is the only place in town that offers under-age Karaoke every Sunday from 5-9 p.m. in the restaurant section. Yes, that's right, have a fantastic birthday gathering. Fun will be had by all, as you and your family sing to your favorite songs and lounge on the plush leather couches.
KJs Kevin, Wolfe and featured KJ Darci, who is a Karaoke veteran, is talented and entertains, will assist you to sign up for your place in line to sing. The list cannot be altered or given away to someone else, for the system is an updated computer program that insures you will not be waiting around while friends of the KJ go before you. This system is considerably updated with new music and The Ambassador boasts the largest selection of Karaoke music in Portland.
Sammy Foong is the owner of this fine establishment for the past 21 years and operates a tight wait staff and crew. He is also owner of The Galaxy, another fine Karaoke bar at 909 E. Burnside.
