Cafe Chocolate

Maybe for hookah and karaōke it’s better, but do not get the food here! We got the seafood pancake and it was so soggy. The fried sampler is a large portion but I’d never get it again.
It’s cool to find an indoor place you can smoke and drink at, reminds me of a Hong Kong lounge.
At your table, they’ll leave you an ash tray.
Be warned, the ladies bathroom sink doesn’t work.

3 stars because they let you smoke inside and the ambience. I guess the «smoking inside» could go both ways but it’s a plus for me considering im a smoker. Prices are kind of expensive and service is subpar.

Food tends to be overpriced. Drinks are good, the appletinis are fantastic! The smoking inside is annoying but it’s not bad when youre inside the karaōke room.

Great place to sing karaōke. Didn’t eat their food when I went but hw next time I go I will.

We reserved an 8-​person room last night for my Birthday. For about 3 hours of singing we spent $ 400 (tip included) for several carafes of soju, a few pitchers of Miller Lite, mixed drinks and appetizer platters. The room was large and comfortable and the service was super fast! The karaōke system was easy to use and there was a good selection of English songs. Will definitely be back. I could have stayed all night!

After having dinner at all you can Korean bbq place down the street we ended up here. We karaōke for 2 hours for $ 150, 9 people. We were going to leave but it was still early so we ended up staying ordering more drinks from the bar. It was a slow Sunday night and all the bartenders were very attentive. Let’s just say it was a fun night. Drinks here are expensive so make sure to pre game first.

Mehhhhhh. I went because it was right next to redholic and for some reason all the bars at annandale closed down. Overpriced as you’d expect. Pre game somewhere else. NRB mics were not working right. The two nights I’ve gone, the crowds were for some reason on the older side.

This bar is around annandale are and we barely come here to try, therefore we decided to give this place a try, but OH BOY. I do not like this place. They allowed their customers to smoke inside and it was nasty. The smoke literally made me do not want to stay there and the smell sticked on all our clothes after left. The price is okay but I wouldn’t come here if you do not smoke. Overall, I wouldn’t come back with friends because we couldn’t stand the smoke at all and they literally have ash tray all all other tables. They do not have lounge area anymore, instead they replaced with just a table and four regular chairs around it. It wasn’t comfortable like before.
They had a room in front of the bar for karaōke and I thought it was cool since you wouldn’t associate with the smoke inside the bar. I saw they can fit up to around 10 people in that room, so if you want to try this place, try to get that room and just chit chat with friends there instead. Unless you smoke then go ahead and try inside.

They put us in a reserved room without even telling us and after we had barely been singing for an hour they told us the room was reserved and that we had to leave but there were other empty rooms; why move us, that’s just RUDE!
Then the host comes 10 minutes later and tells us that we could stay but then somewhat later he came back again and said we had to leave for a larger group could have the room, by then we had enough.
I am uncomfortable patronizing a business that is RUDE to their PAYING customers!

I’m hesitant to rate this place… Only because I want to keep this place all to myself. Is that wrong?
Spend $ 150, get an hr of karaōke free… Or more… Depends on your negotiating powers and how well you can communicate without speaking Korean.
Hookah. Exceptionally clean pipes and lots of Flavors to chose from.
F’g soju’s are off the hook here. Yogurt, mango, grape, pineapple, strawberry, lemon… Etc. I just had the soju’s but my friends ordered sex on the beach and whiskey sour and they said it was good too.
Great song selection. They actually have updated songs from this summer like Blurred Lines and Sweet Nothing. None of the other Karaokes have a song list as updated as this one.
Downside– they are eager to kick you out promptly at 2. They will come and raid your alcohol and turn the lights on. Why can’t they open til p3!!!

If you make a reservation there’s a discount. They have really good karaōke selections, and the wait staff are incredibly patient and nice. The Karaōke rooms are well appointed. They use a scoring system, and of course, they have a «call button.» I had a juice and soda at the bar, my friend just had a water, and even though the waitresses really didn’t have to chat on such a «cheap» purchase, they were really nice to me and pretty talkative. My friends swear by their «apple-​tinis.»

My wife and I came here to watch the Superbowl in 2012. The waiter was extremely helpful and recommended a yogurt/​Soju drink, which we had never experienced before. Wide selection of both American bar classics and Korean food. My only question — where is the chocolate? Thought there would be more chocolate themed items on the menu.

A couple of friends and I went to this bar/​restaurant/​karaōke club to hang out on a Saturday. Crowd was mostly Asian, since this is a Korean joint. Service was very good — the waiter checked up on us frequently and given gifted us with a free pitcher of beer! They have flavored soju which is nice. It’s pretty weak, but makes it easier to go down. The lounge is very very smoker friendly (like in real Asia), so if you dislike smoke I’d keep that in mind before you come here.
We waited until one of the karaōke rooms opened up, and they are rather roomy with plush seats and your typical karaōke song books/​technology. The books had an excellent selection of English and Chinese songs, which was nice because I don’t know Korean. There’s a button you press near the door if you want service, and our waiter was very prompt and helpful with our orders and IT questions.
Fries are quite good here, surprisingly. Either that or it was because it was 1:30 in the morning after singing for a couple of hours.

10/​19/​2012 — Birthday Dinner Celebration — Table of 12
1. Ambiance: Dim and filled with smoke. The music that plays overhead made my friends and me vigilant for a house party because it was uncomfortably loud.
2. Food: We ordered Spicy Shrimp and Chicken, Calamari, Korean Ribs and many others. We had a huge group! They have this great option of ordering from Combo A, B and C and you get a certain percentage off your meal. Our table literally ordered half their menu and the food was so perfectly cooked and marinated.
Drinks — Yogurt Soju, Mango Soju and many others were so tasty. They’re absolutely delicious.
3. Service: There was a button for service and every time we needed the server, we pressed the button. It was great because they showed up immediately. Two gentlemen were our servers and they were absolutely amazing. They brought out everything accordingly and were very attentive. Very nice people.
4. Costs: The price is quite average as many other Korean restaurants around Annandale. $ 10’s range per plate.
5. Overall Experience: Besides the ambiance, everything was great. Such a fun and upbeat place to hang out for Karaōke and good food.
Side Notes: Karaōke — The rooms here are so fancy! The karaōke system has been modified to enhance your sound. I know because my girl friends and I sounded quite good. The system is definitely better than a lot of Karaōke places that I have been to.

Late night drive from Richmond to NOVA and we were looking for bars near Honey Pig. Café Chocolate was our second attempt, and it was the greatest discovery we made. The place looked classy but the atmosphere was casual and laidback. The bartenders are all cute Korean ladies and they were super sweet and attentive. The drinks are yum and STRONG and, imo, cheap (every cocktail we got was $ 5). The best part was the huge jug of delicious mango soju we ordered on a whim which was only $ 15.
Haven’t tried the food or the nice looking karaōke bars ($ 30/​hr), but we will be back!

The service here is outstanding (you generally have to push the button to call them, which I prefer to do anyways), the food is good and the drinks are great. Make sure to try the soju cocktails, I came down here with my friends as a DD and they all enjoyed them.
There are karaōke rooms in the back but I did not use them, I am sure that they are just like any other places karaōke rooms.

Since moving here from overseas, we’ve craved something different. Yes, yes, yes — stereotypical. Yes, yes — you won’t be seen by tons of drunk «I think I can dance — yet uncoordinated» obnoxious strangers; and yes, you won’t bump into a group of crazy sexy hotties (If you decide to Karaōke the night away in the back). BUT!!! You will definitely have fun and you won’t have to watch your back, or battle through the typical city traffic.
The Scene:
It’s the typical Korean bar feel. It’s got a bit of contemporary trendiness, mixed with a high-​end IKEA feel. The patrons are mellow, and the staff is pretty friendly. In fact, the guy who took care of our party was pretty good, minus the small mess up with the food order. However, I don’t think he had very much experience in food service. Now, whether you prefer the bar in the front; the booths on the side, or the rooms in the back — the evening’s pace is really up to you, and whoever you decide to hang with.
Chocolate Café’has a definite Asian-​Bar feel to it; the random groups of «Yakuza — looking dudes», the All-​American frat boy with «Yellow Fever», the Slick & Unfriendly looking Korean guy pushing his friends to take shots, and the drop-​jaw hotties that steal away a married man’s stares every so often. Top it all off with alcohol and a microphone — that’s a good night.
The Service:
Overall, I’d have to say the food service was pretty good. The staffing is minimal, for backrooms (at least, it was minimal for that night) and for booth service, but the bartenders are freakin’ hotness — so you won’t care if they take their damn time. You can just stare at them and watch them make drinks.
With two bar tending beauty queens, a floating manager, a server for booths and server for back rooms — the coverage is optimal for a decent evening of business. The downside is when it gets busy, you may have to wait an extra 10 — 15 minutes for food delivery. They take your orders pretty quickly. It’s the delivery that might be an issue to some people. Whatever you do, don’t piss them off. The last thing you need is an angry Korean serving you food.
The Food:
I’d have to say that the raves about the Kimchi Fried Rice are a bit overstated. It was better than average, but for the area — it’s pretty good. Our party was a mid-​sized group of couples where we each ordered 3 – 4 dishes per couple. The dishes cost anywhere from $ 5.00 — $ 15.00 each.
Food Presentation:
Who cares!
Taste:
Way, way better than expected. The Bulgogi was decent. The fried Octopus & Squid — was damn near orgasmic. Now, here’s what will blow the Siracha off your phở‘ — the Seafood Fried Pancakes and the Korean Fried Chicken Wings. Can you say — «@#%$!»???
Some of the best chicken wings I’ve had here (in terms of Korean Chicken). It’s not like Bön Chon. It’s a bit greasy for some, but the flavor is f*cking epic. I’m thinking it’s the MSG. Who cares — it’s so yum!
Liquor:
Well, if you’ve ever been to a Korean club or bar — you pretty much know what to expect. As for the pricing — it’s actually not that bad. The serving sizes for one order is amazingly satisfying. I’ve always had a thing for Yogurt and Cucumber flavors, but their Mango flavor is dangerous. Why? You don’t taste the alcohol. If you’re not careful, and have never had it before, you might wake up the next day in a strangers house with a hangover, and oatmeal stuck to the ceiling (not that it’s ever happened to us… just sayin’).
Karaōke:
So, my wife loves Karaōke. Why? Jeez, she can sing. The large room that we rented was clean, roomy, and organized. On a scale of 1 — 10, in comparing Karaōke rooms across the world — I give this room a solid 6 (Well, when some Karaōke rooms overseas come with your very own female-​server, a masseuse, cash prizes, or complimentary bottles of liquor — there’s a LITTLE bit to be desired. So, a 6 is pretty good. The selection of songs might surprise you, and once you get a hang of the Korean remote control — it’s a party, fo’real. So, don’t forget to bring Korean representation.
Overall:
This is a great place to hang with friends. If you’re in search of a hottie (guy or girl), unless you’re Korean or you know someone there — I wouldn’t bother. There’s etiquette that just isn’t crossed, as with most Korean, Japanese, Filipino, Mexican, local bars — most people know each other in there. So, if you decide to talk to some «hotness», good luck with trying to get through the barrier of friends with Bruce Lee — like — c*ck blocking techniques.
The service is good. The manager was friendly. The staff is personable (if you treat them nicely). The food was better than expected. The alcohol wasn’t way overpriced. The rooms were nice and neat. The Karaōke selection was decent, and the crowd was well mannered and approachable.
This is definitely a place I’ll return to. Next time, I’m bringing Koreans with me to tell me if the bar tenders were talking smack about me, or if they thought I was cute.

This is my new spot, thanks to Tina. We both fucking smoke and you can fucking smoke here. I’ve been about six times in as many weeks.
The kimchi fried rice is off the hook, I love soju and they have lemon, grape and mango soju. Beware, the grape is nasty. It’s good for the wusses who can’t handle plain soju, though.
It’s totally chill and they have buzzers at the table if you’re feeling drunk and sadistic and spendy. Night before NYE, I had a crew a dozen deep; we waited and waited for a karaōke room but none ever opened up (I think they only have three), so we took over the nonsmoking room, which has karaōke and worked out fine because we had a few nonsmokers with us plus there was no hourly fee. Score!
The service is great and the bartenders and waiters are super sweet. The first time I ever visited the Café, one of the bartenders came up to Tina and me and asked if we needed anything with a shark finger puppet. That’s right. A SHARK FINGER PUPPET.
This holiday season they had fully decorated, upside down Christmas trees hanging from the ceiling. UPSIDE DOWN CHRISTMAS TREES. There are always lighters in the bathroom. All the guys have amazing hair cuts. This place rules.
In a nutshell, if I was Belinda Carlisle, back when I was penning «Heaven Is a Place on Earth,» I so would have worked shark finger puppets, service buttons, upside down Christmas trees and free lighters in my lyrics. Just sayin’.

I see that most reviews here are about that you can smoke here. Let me expand by adding what I observed about the other aspects of Café Chocolate as I’m sure that point has already been beaten to death and beyond.
Café Chocolate has ample parking out front. When you walk up to it, it looks small but there is more than enough room for everyone inside. The way it is designed seems to give groups some semblance of privacy to do as they will. The bar is walled off by a low divider from the lounge area and the comfy lounge areas furnished with sofas and love seats are further divided. I really appreciate this layout as the bar is easily accessible yet you don’t have to be stared at by strangers at the same time. When I went, the place was full but there was a lounge area in the middle, as if waiting just for our arrival. Café Chocolate can definitely accommodate the numbers.
Décor is classy yet contemporary in a black and red theme. Very Café Chocolate and I’m diggin it.
Alochol offerings are tasty, as are the finger foods. Wait staff/​service/​bartenders are also efficient and friendly, always keeping an eye out on the more rowdy guests. The music, Korean of course, fit the atmosphere perfectly and at the right volume.
Expect to be coming back again soon for a relaxing yet upbeat night out with friends!
Also gotta try their karaōke and home made Korean dishes next time!

REALLY??? The tiny, barely furnished, uncomfortable-​looking room near the front entrance is for the NON-​SMOKERS? While the rest of the establishment is pretty much just for smokers? RETARDED! Although cigarette smoke don’t bother me (especially while I’m puffin), the people I come with more often than not, can’t stand it. It’s like the exact opposite of any place I’ve ever seen even in Korea! What a shame to limit your customers base even for smokers who have non-​smoking friends.