This was a pretty decent foot massage. It was $25.00/pp for 30 minutes. The attendants said virtually nothing (which is what I wanted) & I almost fell a sleep! May not go back to this place but with definitely get a foot massage again. read more

A pretty good place to rest your legs a bit. This location is in a basement, and there are several massage places nearby, so do check to make sure you are walking into the right place. Instead of a big communal room, the place is partitioned into little rooms, so you get more privacy, even if the partitions don't completely block out all noises. Once you sit down, they offer you a pot of hot tea, brewed with their blend of tea and medicinal herbs, according to the lady. Now, I admit bottled water is more convenient and sanitary, but part of me still feel that a pot of tea is more soothing, welcoming and personal. Unlike other foot massage parlors, over here the foot soak is just that. You just sit and soak your feet, no neck and shoulder pampering. I guess that's how they can advertise 60 min for a low price of $30. You get 45 min real massage time, but nonetheless it's still a good value, and the skill and pressure is there, enough to make me feel rejuvenated afterwards. Won't mind going back. read more

How have I not written a review for Bamboo Garden yet?! Oh yeah, probably because I don't want to let the cat out of the bag with this little gem! Certainly not a luxury spa, but it is clean and well maintained. The staff are generally nice and welcoming although they do not speak English very well. The fodot reflexology rooms have 2-3 large comfy leather chairs each , so you can easily go with a friend or two and enjoy each other's company while having your feet massaged. They start you off with a hot tea foot massage for about 15 minutes. During this time they will often offer you some tea or water. It's great that they have free wifi, you just need to ask for the password if they don't offer it to you, After your foot soak, they wrap your feet in towels so that they don't get cold while you have your other foot massaged. The price here raelly can't be beat - well, it can because most of the other similar places along charge the same $30 for a 60 minute reflexology session; however, I have not found another place that compares to the quality of service I receive here. I am a major athlete, and they can give my feet the hard and firm massages necessary to provide relief. Don't get be wrong, it kills at the time, but it's worth it in the end! Tip: if you pay cash, they don't charge you the tax. read more

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Not gonna lie - this place looks pretttty sketchy. I thought I'd try it out after getting reassured on Yelp. Bamboo Garden Health Center is one of those basement locations, so you need to head down a set of dark stairs. I'm not sure if their lighting system broke or something, because it's unnecessarily dark in there. I came for the foot reflexology, and I was led in a dark hall into another dark room that had three large, overstuffed chairs. You get your feet soaked in a tub of herbal, warm water, and kind of just get left to yourself for 15 minutes before the masseuse comes. The foot reflexology wasn't really reflexology - it was more of a straight foot rub massage. I ended up drifting in and out of sleep the entire time - the dim lighting didn't help keep me awake. Still got some sketchy jitters, and this place could definitely benefit from some more lighting. Came out unscathed and relaxed, so definitely worth the price ($30 for an hour) read more

Great place to start as an RMT, would recommend to friends to start. Management was good, great for always having constant supply of clients coming into the clinic. read more

*A TICK CRAWLED ON MY ARM* Been here twice (my second time today). The price is good $80 for 90 minutes with an RMT. The massage was good both times. But, the second time I went (today)... there was a BUG tickling my arm! Ok, I stopped the girl Coco, to see what it was we saw it was indeed a bug. We killed it together in a Kleenex. I squished it to see if it had any blood in it. I didn't see any blood come out from it. I inspected the bed and it looked good. Coco said it was new sheets and a new bed so it must have come from outside. I let her carry on with the massage as I really had a soar back. At this point I assumed the bug might be a bed bug. I've never had or seen one in my life and I was really worried about bringing one home with me. After the massage I inspected all of my clothing and found nothing. But, I wanted a picture of the bug so I could see what it was later online. I put the flashlight on my phone on and searched the room. In 30 seconds I found another one on the floor but this on was dead. I texted my parents the pics. It was not a bed bug, I was so happy. But, then my Dad saw and said it was a TICK!!! Also, that they give you lime disease!!! I looked on Google at pics... yeah it was a tick, looks exactly like the pictures online. This has horrified me and I'm in a full blown panic attack still. I showered multiple times after, until I used the whole shampoo bottle up. The thought of getting undressed to lay my naked body on a bed with TICKS is absolutely HORRIFYING!!! I plan to report this place to whatever service needs to deem it open for service tomorrow. I can barely do anything right now because this thing has really freaked me out. I should also add that the three girls that were there didn't think there was ANYTHING wrong with it. The cherry on top was that the massage therapist Coco actually hit me up for a tip after (out right asked me). I said no there was bugs, she then tried to get a tip out of me still... going on that last time my tip to her was low. read more

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Rainy Sunday, the SO and I are bored and restless, and are looking for some adventure. With tired feet from a busy week of work, and a "No Reservations: China" episode on the brain, we decide to do what any fun-loving urban couple would do in this scenario -- visit Chinatown and try to find a super cheap reflexology massage and then feast on some Asian Legend. This entire strip on Dundas has "massage" parlours on either side. Some are upstairs, some subterranean, all with bored looking Asian women staring out into the street. Most have a sandwich board out front with prices, reflexology points, and images of happy-looking-blond-haired-white-couples having massages. if you look inside any of them, or in the general direction, the girls will come outside and try to coax you in. Now, having both traveled through Asia, we have legitimate reasons for questioning their, well, Legitimacy. So when we found the one that looked least suspicious to us, we ventured in. We were ushered into a room with three leather easy chairs and two Chinese women. they promptly fetched us hot soak tubs and we started to relax. They whispered in Mandarin and giggled quite a bit, but were very good at their jobs. The one spoke reasonable English, the other very minimal. Near the end, they decided to ask us if we were a couple, and if my SO, is indeed, as he looks, Chinese. It was lighthearted and funny. They acted like they did not quite "get" the whole interracial thing. That OR "Cindy" had a crush on my SO, which was further evidenced as she wrote her name on a card and presented it to him. They really pushed the full hour reflexology, full hour massage which was really inexpensive, but we went for the $25/hr reflexology only. No HST if you pay cash. Service was good, they were tough. read more

Package #1 60 minutes foot reflexology and 30 mins body massage for $50- what a bargain! It definitely wasn't a spa experience but for this price, it was worth every penny. The place was clean and well- lit. There are private and couple rooms for massages. The ladies were trained because they were able to put pressure on a certain point and knew that my friend was having cramping pains. I had Lin, who didn't speak much English but she had strong hands. There really wasn't much communication but I didn't mind since I was there for some relaxation. If you pay with credit card, they charge you tax. Asian establishment = bring cash! read more

Don't expect a luxurious spa, but great reflexology at a bargain price I went on a whim over the weekend. 60 min reflexology was $30. I was brought to a shared room, where there were three lazy boy chairs. They soak your feet in a big bucket of tea(?) for about five minutes, offer you tea or water, and then the foot massage starts. Despite a guest in my room chatting on his cell phone & a mother/daughter in the next room chatting the whole time, I was able to enjoy the experience. I can see why some would be hesitant about checking it out, as you walk down into what may appear to be an empty, very dimly lit massage place. But the staff seemed very friendly, and it's dimly lit to create a relaxed ambiance. read more

$25 Body Massage for 30 min was the best after a long-day of walking around town. Although in Chinatown, the staff are all very nice. My masseuse got out all the knots in my back and everything....def have to go back whenever I'm down there... read more

My right foot has been bothering me for weeks and a weekend of plodding around in a mixture of boots, runners and sandals really didn't help. I gave in and decided to try Bamboo for a foot massage. The clinic is downstairs which doesn't make it look hugely inviting but one of the staff invited me in when she saw me inspecting the board outside. 60 mins of reflexology is $30 but I only wanted 30 mins (important tasks like folding my laundry and looking for a waving cat to get to) and she said that would be $20. I was led to a little room with 2 big leather lounging chairs and luckily was alone. It's one of those Chinatown-type places where the walls don't go all the way to the ceiling so you can hear what's happening in the other rooms. That didn't really bother me once I'd figured out that the weird banging noise was my neighbour's massage! Piped in music was the usual pan pipes stuff. My own treatment started with 5 mins of soaking in a warm herbal bath followed by the treatment itself. My therapist massaged my shins and calves as well as my feet. No idea if she was doing anything that was actually reflexology and she definitely didn't ask about any medical problems (language barrier) but it was relaxing and neither too rough nor tickly. I actually don't particularly enjoy people touching my feet (the sole scrubbing bit of a pedicure is torture!) but was perfectly happy to have her work away and would definitely go back for a longer treatment. It finished with some warm towels and a bit more work on both legs and I was good to go. No skimping on time, either. Particularly impressed by how clean and sparkly everything was. Not what I expected! Service was very friendly. You don't really need to have long conversations anyway so the language issue isn't a problem. I quite like to be allowed to close my eyes and relax if I want! Hours are 10am-9pm daily. read more

Daughter, spouse, and myself went for a foot massage. Had a very good experience. The place is very clean. Exceptionally clean by Chinese massage place standards. One of the other reviews said they thought this place was sketchy. I've been to many Chinese foot massage places and Bamboo was NOT sketchy , compared to the average place. 60 minute foot massage West 15 minutes soak and 45 minute massage. $30. Placed us in a room with three chairs so we could be together turn down the lights very relaxing. In the middle they got very busy and had to swap out one of the masseuses, the boss himself took over. Gave each of the girls a five dollar tip and they seemed genuinely appreciative. read more

First time I've gone for a foot massage and full body massage and it was a pleasant experience. Very clean. Came around 1pm Friday and was promptly brought to one of the rooms. Hot water to soak came shortly after. Had package C-30 min foot n 60 body. Had Adam and Coco work on us. They did a good job. Lots of spa places all over Dundas street so u really have your pick. We went here based on yelp feedback and it was very useful. I'll try other places in future just for variety and to compare. What's nice is that there is a dimsum place right across and street parking is good til 330. read more

50.00 for 1 hour massage, 85.00 for the same massage if you need receipt for insurance claim. Does not work with Green shield. Staff mentioned getting my money back if the claim is denied but less than two minutes later when I asked for that promise to be written in writing before I commit to a session, she went back on her words. She had only heard her boss say that last week, of refund of up to 35.00 not the full amount, and for the 85.00 price of a massage session (of 1 hour), not 50.00. I'm giving this place 1 star for the misrepresentation and false promises. read more

Massage was good but constant sound of girl walking outside and some lady speaking very loud. I even heard baby crying. Not sure if someone live there in back area. read more

I had initially given a five star review because my first experience was so good(review below), but I'm shifting my review to one star because my recent experience was so bad. I have been back a number of times since the first time. This time I took a friend and neither of our foot rubs were very good -- it just felt like a disappointment, and the woman massaging my friend left to take a phone call in the middle of the massage. As we were getting our shoes back on we were chatting and my friend and I decided not to tip. We arrived at the front to pay, they said that they would rather us pay cash so that they weren't taxed. We said that was fine because we had exactly $60- $30/massage -- the girl at the front desk acted shocked and "well you still have to tip! What about her tip!!??" We were so shocked that we payed debit for a tip-- I have never had someone be so rude or brazen about a tip before. I won't be going back. LOVE. I went with my mom and aunt, recommended by a friend of my mom. We had an hour of foot soaking, foot and leg massage, and hot towels for $30 each and it was a guilt free and relaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon. They are located on just west of the AGO on the north side of Dundas West, so it is perfect to gear up for seeing an exhibit or to relax afterwards. The staff is very friendly, not a lot of English but it really doesn't matter - they are amazing at what they do, so conversation is not important. The woman who was doing my massage said that she was going to be gentle because I was pregnant, which was very thoughtful - I hadn't even considered the impact of acupressure, so I felt like I was in good hands and well taken care of :) This was a very nice alternative to going with family or friends for a pedicure- I don't really like trying new places for that because I get a bit freaked out about hygiene, but this was 100% non-invasive, so it was a zero stress was to unwind. Not to mention something I would never have thought to go looking for had it not been suggested to me. I simply can't wait to go again!! read more

I have been going to Bamboo for the past 7 months, for reflexology and body massage, because I have issues related to my feet, legs, back and a few other parts of my body. This is a clean and friendly place, which offers a good massage, reflexology treatment, etc. at very reasonable prices. The girls are very effective and this is a decent organization. Ming is excellent, Aimee is very good, and Lin, who left a few months ago, was also very good. read more

After this cheap massage, I said never again will I go for a unprofessional massage. Ruined my day and left me upset for days. Without going into details, I am very disappointed and still upset. It might cost more money, but certification matters because then people are held accountable for their actions towards their respective associations and you have less of a risk of becoming injured or exploited while you are the one dishing out the cash for the service. read more

With 3 stars being the average Asian massage joint, i give this place 2 stars. The foot massage was a glorified moisturing session. It was too gentle for my liking and was more annoying than anything. The body massage was soothing but again, not enough pressure even after I told the masseuse I prefer harder pressure. He dismissed my request. Perhaps he didn't want to be there or had a bad day. I wouldn't like this job either and would get jaded over time. In the end, it was ok but I would not go back. Bad vibes. I just feel weird getting massaged by a guy who hates his job. read more

Went for a 60 minute foot massage. Spent the first 15 minutes sitting alone in room with the loud noises of a clock and soaking my feet in warm water. Finally, the massage began the lady used light pressure seemingly devoid of any technique. Inexplicably, she left the room twice. This is not professional at all and the lack of pressure, skill or etiquette really shows. Price was $30 for 60min. read more

I walked in and was greeted by a bunch of friendly chattering women who asked me to tell them what I wanted. I opted for an hour long reflexology appointment and was led down a clean well lit hall to a room with big comfy arm chairs. My feet were placed in a hot tea based tub and a long soak ensued while I was brought a pot of hot fragrant tea. After what amounts to the best foot massage and reflexology session I have ever experienced, I decided to add a 1/2 hour massage. In the session, working on my feet, she had identified that my waist was sore. She spent a lot of time tending to that area as well as touching on other sore points with precision. I felt as though this young woman had been training all of her life as a massage therapist. I have had many massages and very few therapists instinctively knew the areas that need attention like this young woman seemed to. I will return and have already begun to tell my friends about this treasure in China Town. Well worth a visit and not just because it is so reasonably priced. read more

Will never go back. I booked an appointment for the $45 package with 30min foot + 30min body massage. The foot massage was really relaxing. One point I found strange was they didn't have any clothes to change, and told me to take my pants off (they gave me a towel to cover my body). Then we moved to the body massage. The guy told me to take off all clothes including underwear (in Chinese). Well if I knew I had to be completely naked, I would've wanted to have a female technician... Here are the bigger problems I had: 1. The guy who gave me massage spoke NO ENGLISH, other than just one word "okay". I wasn't too worried in the beginning as usually at places like this, they knew basic massage related words. But not this guy. Not even words like "strong", "soft", or "weak". When I asked him to soften the pressure, he obviously didn't understand, said something in Chinese, and made it harder. I tried to use different words to explain, but he got frustrated and raised his voice abruptly saying "OK OK OK!". It already was awkward being naked in a small room with a man. I stopped explaining and just wished the time would pass quickly. 2. After the massage, the cashier told me the price is $45, but when I paid with a credit card, it came out $50.85. When I asked him, he just said "Yeah, plus tax". Well you just told me that it's $45 one second ago. When I made booking I also had confirmed the final price. I think they are one of those sketchy places that hide sales and don't pay taxes. I didn't even pursue it as I just wanted to go home asap. Honestly, a service with lack of ability to meet basic massage needs and not being upfront about the price isn't worth $50. read more

Okay i have to say i am a REGULAR at this place. I've searched high and low for the cleanest and best massages given for my foot and back and this place is my #1 Favourite. Yes it may look a bit sketchy but when you go inside everyone is very professional and fast. You may need to book an appointment when coming on weekends they seem to get jam packed busy on these days. They have free WiFi ask for the password which is a nice feature. Be sure to ask for some green or jasmine tea during the massage its complimentary and nice to sip thru. The ladies here do hard and soft foot massages. They all like to go hard which hurts my foot but when they do it at the arch it feels amazing and im all nice and good. The cost is $30 for 15 minutes foot soak and 45 minute foot massage. They do have special packages for both body and foot. This place is definitely one to check out. Highly Recommend! read more

We have been going to Mark and Ming for a while now. They are AMAZING therapists, however Mark has left and I got another therapist and was highly disappointed - it was subpar at best. I have learned from going to China Town for the past few years for massage that it Depends on the Therapist you get. I have gone to nearly all of the Massage places in China Town and each establishment has had its Fantastic and sub-par therapists. Good things are: a) Pricepoint is excellent ($60 for 30 min feet and 1 hour Body massage) b) Clean c) Couples massage room (you can reserve if you are going with your special beloved) d) Friendly staff Bad things are: a) its a crapshoot if you get a good practitioner or not (if you get one - then stick to them). MING is amazing (Mark has left to get married). However, I recommend Ming she is intuitive, knowledgeable on body meridians, experienced (worked as massage for years), speaks excellent English, personable. I am not sure if I will go back as the person I got last time was a waste of my time and my money. So I am off on the hunt again for a good therapist at a good price (which is a pity as I was really enjoying coming here with my other half) read more

I should preface this review by saying that this was my first experience with reflexology. After having read many of the yelp reviews for this particular location, I felt I was well prepared. I knew that it was in a basement and that it was clean. When I arrived, I was pleased with how quickly they took me into a room. I was surprised to see how large the place was. My feet were soaked for about 10-15 minutes and then wrapped in a towel. Shortly after, my massage began. At first, it was a little alarming, but then I got used to it. They massaged all these different parts of my foot and there were a lot of parts of my foot that were quite sensitive. When she didn't understand when I said "softer" I made an ouch noise and she lightened up the pressure and apologized. From here on out it was pure bliss. I actually fell asleep for parts of it. I'm very happy with the results, my feet feel more flexible and like I'm walking on clouds. I think it is important to note that this is not a luxurious experience. But, it is clean, and they do provide a comforting atmosphere. They've made sure that it's nice and warm and there is soothing music. If you're in need of some foot relief, definitely check this place out. read more

Great massage, horrendously bad service! I wasn't expecting luxury when we went for a couples foot massage, but I was also not expecting the woman who was doing my massage to take a call halfway through, get up, leave the room and return only to massage single handedly while texting with the other. I was about to give a $20 tip until I mentally calculated the price and thought about the service so I asked for my $20 tip back and gave 20% instead ($12)--the woman who gave my massage uttered something in Cantonese or Mandarin so I made it clear that texting and accepting calls is not acceptable. With so many massage places in the area, I have no problem going somewhere else nearby. I'm giving more than 1 star because the woman who massaged my partner did a fantastic job! read more

Nice staff , nice rooms. I got a very good massage but my advice is watch what time you come in and then supervise the noting of it . i looked at their clock when I walked in and mine was noted as 10 min before i even got there as I saw later ... For a 120 min massage (60foot 60body ) it costs $75 she had me out of there in 95 mins. Which included her going in and out of the room alot, fussing around with towels and about and a 15 min hot water foot soak. At the end she firmly requested a 10% tip...kinda messed up the nice feeling of the massage. read more

like other reviews, i also think the place could do with a little more: - natural light? - but guys- this is a basement unit. how much more light can you get? and if is too bright, then some may just think is too much and uncomfortable. honestly I think its just nice. - sketchy? well first stop this is not a spa. i mean for this kind of price you expect ambience, service, and etc? i think it does not make sense. - equipments- like bed and sofa, they have all been upgraded. in ontario, the officials will come in and make sure they are safe for the customers. all and all I think is so far the best place I can find in Toronto. I goes for my massage every week or bi weekly. so a place that is clean, professional, and i can trust, is all I can afford and/ or need. if you prefer stronger touch/or male therapist, the owner (Sung) he is good. he has other male therapist works with him too- try out Zhang Yuan. but not the others though. They have in-house RMT therapist, and also in-house acupuncture services. I think this is a great place. read more

Not horrible. Not great. Place is clean and the people are nice and attentive. My person didn't speak any English, which suited me just fine as I prefer to zone out when having a massage. The foot massage was more akin to a quasi aggressive foot rub with a bit of nails thrown in and way, way too much lotion. Chances are I won't be back here. read more

Clean place, great service, private rooms, very accommodating in terms of late appointments. After a full day of Christmas shopping, DH n I decided to go for foot massages to pamper ourselves. It was so worth it! $30/ 60 mins. The place is clean. Promised to stay open as late as we wanted if we made an appointment. I called at 9 to make an hour's appointment from 10:30 pm and they were very accommodating. We have tried the Suiki massage place upstairs and found Bamboo garden better. The place is great and not expensive at all. We both felt totally pampered. read more

Just had a very good experience here. The ladies were very nice without being too chatty, the massage could've been a little more forceful but was good nonetheless, the cream they use isn't too greasy (plus they end the massage with a hot towel to get most of it off), the place is clean, they have (p)leather-covered seats (which feels cleaner than fabric, like some of the other places nearby)...all in all a very nice experience. I'd return, even with all the competition nearby. read more

Definitely not the fanciest but a very good traditional Chinese massage and acupressure. Good value - I'll be back next time in Toronto.

Get the reflexology massage - I feel like I can run a marathon now. Best $30 you can spend!

I think they re-use towels. I had one hour body massage there , but I found the towel in the massage bed was a little bit wet not crispy clean and dry. My body was itching here and there after massage. I try so many massage places in China town but haven't found clean and good one yet. read more

Excellent place for body massage and reflexology. Min, Aimee and Lynn (who no longer works there) are extremely effective, with a pleasant manner. Prices are very reasonable, the place is clean, and the people are friendly. read more

Extremely BAD service, I will never go back! Everything was just horrible, except for the cheap price. I would rather to pay more and get a decent massage!!! read more

I paid a trip to the Bamboo Garden due to reviews on Yelp. I was not disappointed in the least. :) Fantastic value and one of the best massages i've had in years. (although if you're a bit of a softie, you may want to tell the gal to go easy on you!). All of the knots in my back were gone by the time i left, after only 30 minutes of massage. The foot soak/reflexology was lovely and relaxing. Had nice hot tea and read my magazine in peace as it was nice and quiet the evening I went. Paid $50 total for 1.5 hours of work which is almost unheard of in Toronto. Would not hesitate to recommend this to anyone. :) read more

Stopped in for 60 mins of foot reflexology with 2 friends. Awesome experience! We were all conveniently treated in the same room. Really relaxing and therapeutic. I'm already planning my next visit. read more

I'm 9 months pregnant and over due with my baby so I figured try reflexology. The lady I had didn't speak English well but I showed her on a chart on what to focus on. They had charts with parts of the body each spot targets which was really helpful. The massage was AMAZING. It didn't put me into labour but for 30$ she took her time and didn't rush me even tho I was 20 min late ( parking sucks there) and she stayed open for me. I appreciated it so much . I almost melted in the chair. They play spa music and have comfy chairs and my boyfriend was able to come into the room with me and he just played on his iPad, the offered wifi for him also! I will 100% be going back. I was extremely satisfied . Great service and clean read more

Wow! I am so disappointed with my experience here! After the my go-to place on Dundas closed down I thought I would try here because of all the great reviews. I deeply regret it. SO PAINFUL! I have had many shiatsu massages before and I am accustomed to some pain but yikes! I winced for the entire hour. Twice I yelped out in pain and asked her to be please be more gentle but she paid no notice. I wish I asked her to stop. Afterwards when I got up I felt nauseous. Never going here again. read more