VIP birthday nights
Neon-lit 50-guest suite for milestone birthdays — plate-up service, cake-to-room, mic for everyone in the party.
15 min from Baltimore
Baltimore Japanese Restaurant & Karaoke Near You
Japanese Dining & Karaoke
Why Baltimore guests book the VIP suite
Three reasons Baltimore guests keep I-695 on speed dial — not a boilerplate list, but what actually brings them through the door.
Inner Harbor escape
Weekend crowds at Federal Hill and Fells Point pack fast. A 15-minute drive west lands you in your own private room, not a waitlist.
Team & end-of-quarter
Inner Harbor and Harbor East teams run dinner + karaoke for 20-50 guests — one address, one invoice, no bar-crawl coordination.
Getting here from Baltimore
Baltimore sits east of Catonsville along I-695 / Baltimore Beltway. From Downtown, MLK Blvd feeds onto I-695 West — about 10 miles to exit 15 (Route 40 / Edmondson Ave), then a short hop west on Baltimore National Pike. Federal Hill and Fells Point trips sit around 20 minutes at rush hour.
Inner Harbor10 mi · 15 min · I-695 W
Federal Hill11 mi · 18 min
Fells Point12 mi · 20 min
Mount Vernon11 mi · 18 min
Camden Yards9 mi · 14 min
Canton Waterfront13 mi · 22 min
Local tips
Timing the drive from Downtown Baltimore
I-695 west of MLK Blvd stays moving most nights. Weekday 5–6:30 PM out of Downtown adds 5–10 minutes; after 7 PM it empties out.
Weeknight rushFederal Hill and Harbor East teams consistently land here in under 25 minutes when they leave the office after 6:15 PM. Before that, plan 30–35 for the I-395 / I-695 merge.
Parking & arrivalFlat on-site lot at 6510 Baltimore National Pike — no meters, no garages, no valet. Door-to-table is roughly two minutes once parked.
Harbor-side swapsIf Inner Harbor or Fells Point is your origin, the 395 / 695 westbound path stays fastest. Canton guests often prefer the Wilkens Ave / US-1 cut-across.
Group arrivalsRide-shares drop at the main entrance. VIP-size parties typically stagger arrivals 15 minutes apart so everyone lands before the first toast.
Dinner + mic · all in one building, 15 minutes from the Harbor
Full izakaya kitchen on one side, private KTV karaoke rooms in 5 sizes on the other — one reservation can flow from dinner through karaoke near Baltimore.
Japanese Restaurant & Bar
Fresh sushi, ramen, yakitori, and a craft sake list. Inner Harbor teams stop by after work for dinner; Federal Hill couples come for sushi and sake before a karaoke round.
Explore the menu →Private Karaoke Rooms
Private rooms in 5 sizes from $58/hr (10 guests) to $388/hr (50-guest VIP). Fells Point friend groups take the Large for birthdays; Inner Harbor teams take the VIP for end-of-quarter nights. Multilingual songbook — English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese.
See rooms & pricing →Quick Answers from Baltimore Guests
How long is the drive from Downtown Baltimore?
About 15 minutes / 10 miles via I-695 west. From Federal Hill or Fells Point on a weekday 5-6 PM, budget 20 minutes.
Is parking available on-site?
Yes — on-site parking for both restaurant and karaoke guests at 6510 Baltimore National Pike. No valet, no meter hunting.
Can a Baltimore corporate team book the VIP?
Yes — the VIP room seats up to 50 guests at $388/hr. Call the KTV line at (443) 860-9015 to reserve for team nights or end-of-quarter celebrations.
What Guests Say
“Having lived in Japan for quite some time, I decided to celebrate my birthday at Sakaki. The fun, bright, vivid atmosphere made us feel like we were at an arcade in Japan. The food was delicious and the staff was very attentive.”Janaria H. · Verified Review
“The ambiance is amazing — a beautiful mix between cyberpunk and traditional Japanese aesthetics. The yakitori platter stole the show, absolutely delicious with a reasonable price point.”Cas · Verified Review
Visit Us From Baltimore
15-minute drive west of Downtown Baltimore via I-695. On-site parking available. Reservations recommended Fri/Sat — call (443) 860-9165 to plan your visit.
Address & Phone
The Hub Japanese Restaurant & Bar · Karaoke
6510 Baltimore National Pike
Catonsville, MD 21228
Restaurant & Bar: (443) 860-9165
KTV: (443) 860-9015
Email: [email protected]
Hours
Restaurant & Bar (ET)
Mon — Thu: 4:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Fri: 4:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Sat: 12:00 PM — 11:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Karaoke Rooms
Private karaoke rooms are booked by phone — (443) 860-9015 for current room availability and evening hours.
Step Inside
A Night at The Hub
Japanese dining · Private karaoke · Catonsville, MD
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Plan your Baltimore night out
Reserve a table or book a private karaoke room — usually answered live during restaurant hours.