Booked a SCRUB for this morning, since I've been looking for a new korean spa for my scrubs. I am an avid spray tanner (I get a custom tan 1x per week) 4x/monthly. So you can imagine the build up on my skin, and I am not the best at exfoliating myself in the shower. I mean, who can reach certain body parts? So I love a good scrub down. I've tried Wi spa before, and wasn't a fan. I found found this GEM of a place, and couldn't be happier. My girl was Jenny, and she was wonderful. She got all of my excess 'brown' off and I came out whiter than Casper. Ha. But really.. She really worked her booty off, and the kicker, at the end she washed my hair, gave my scalp a little ZING, and an amazing head massage- ahhh I felt totally pampered. I cannot wait to go back, and on that note.. I'll be going here at least once per month. $50 for the scrub and you get access to the tubs/saunas etc. Great place, not big and overwhelming like most korean spa monstrosities are. All women only-which I liked. Super clean. Parking lot in front. AWESOME!!! Thank you ladies!!!!! read more

My first Korean spa experience and it was worth it! We got the scrub and massage ($90 ea) which gave us access to the spa as well (showers, steam sauna, hot tub and cold pool). After showering, they scrubbed me so much, I swear I lost four pounds from dirt and another six of dead skin. Then they massaged. After that, we went into the steam sauna before rinsing off again and laying down to relax for a few minutes. Very much worth what we paid and I WILL return! read more

This place is so great I had to write a review! Sally the manager was very welcoming and accommodating. I had the organic scrub and massage which were awesome! The space is small clean and authentic. The other women there were so nice. This is my new favorite women's spa and I will definitely go back! read more

I try to make it in here at least once or twice a month since September 2018. I've been to a handful of spas in Ktown and this is my favorite, it's simple and straight to the point, an area to relax in the front, steam room, sauna, baths, showers and the scrub and massage area. I come here to relax and unwind when I start getting extremely stressed / sore from work. Ialways get a scrub & massage and I've come out feeling so refreshed after each one. Shoutout to Jenny, especially if you go in for a massage she really rubs your knots out and focuses on your tense areas. Thank you to all the ladies here! read more

It was my last visit to this place! Due to the time, I only have $40/40 min scrubs from the lady Jenny. She kept complaining why only scrub! Only 30 min and did even rinse off until the end. I was with the piles of my dead skin. Didn't want to tip her but first I gave $5, then Jenny and the cashier got angry, told me MINIMUM TIP is $10, Wtf! I gave her another $5 and said to myself, this is the last time. Never go back! read more

First time going to this spa. It was wonderful. Relaxing, intimate atmosphere with great service. I left feeling very satisfied with glowing skin. read more

The smallest and most basic of all the spas in LA. You are pressured to tip at the door before you even receive your service. There is a single hot tub and it can only fit four people comfortably so you're forced to wait until someone feels like getting out and then everyone is kind of raving each other to get in. There are only 4 shower heads so there's a lot of waiting around for that, too. When getting my massage I kept having to tell the lady not to massage so hard and to slow down. An hour into my 90 mins she was moving so fast and snagged my nose ring on her towel really hard. She had to stop the whole service to get it untangled and it finally got her to slow down and perform my service correctly. The Diet Coke I had was $2 despite it saying $1 on the cooler. Whatever. But what did it for me was when I still left a $5 tip for a massage/experience I didn't enjoy at all and the woman at the front sneered at it and told me I needed to leave more than 20%. I'd actually didn't want to leave anything and I thought the $5 was like an "A for effort". Should've took the $5 and left. Not to mention it's $3 to park in front of the door of the spa. (That's just kinda LA though). Overall review is I will never be back. It was a mediocre, lackluster experience. Try somewhere else. read more

Ok so first time at a Korean spa and you don't speak Korean, it was something else. First let me tell you I found this place on yelp and I had an idea on what to expect. If you are one of those people that's a germaphobe this place isn't for you. The place isn't dirty but it isn't sparkly clean as must traditional spas I been too. I had a body scrub and the v-steam. Some people said that the prices are cheaper but once you add the admission fee it's almost the same price as much places in the area. The ladies that work there are beyond sweet and kind and welcoming. Maybe it was the fact that I didn't speak Korean and it was my first time so they wanted to be extra nice, but it was super cute. So again the prices are the same and it isn't anything fancy but they are so nice it makes it worth it. read more

Daengki Spa is my go-to Buff and Polish place. It's no Burke Williams, so don't even come in here expecting it to be. Korean spas are usually NAKED spas, so don't be surprised; they do have towels to cover up but why bother? :) I've never ever ever had a bad massage here and I've been coming here for over 10 years. Also, Daengki Spa is the original place to have V-Steam...it's only $20 bucks here. Your urine will smell like eucalyptus for days..... It's a must try!! read more

I really wanted to like this place. I've been going to Korean spas for awhile, and this was my probably my fourth location visited in LA. I've been looking for an alternative to some of the other spas, where it's mostly groups of noisy and disrespectful white women (I mean, come on, put your phones away when there are naked people around). So I did some research, found many of the Yelp reviews to be from non-white folks (for the record, I'm white), and headed over for some relaxation. I was immediately greeted by a blaring television as I walked in. The front entry way is so small and close to the main room that I could see naked women as soon as I walked in, which isn't comforting to know that any delivery person who comes in can see everyone in the nude. The woman at the front desk looked at me, then went back to her conversation with a patron. I waited patiently, since I wasn't in a rush, and eventually she asked the woman to hang on, charged me the $15 entry fee, and handed me a basket with a key, two towels, and a robe. I asked where the lockers were, and this is where the communication breakdown began. She didn't understand. I'm an interpreter by trade, so I'm used to and comfortable with communicating with people who don't speak the same language as me, so I asked again. Clearly exasperated, she led me to the lockers (which, it turns out, were just on the other side of the divider). She showed me how to use the key (it was a normal key, but okay) and told me to undress and shower. I asked her to show me where the showers were (all of the signs were in Korean), and she said "okay," but walked away. Fine, no problem, I can figure it out. Here's where it gets good. I find the shower area (the place is tiny), and it's filled with Korean women scrubbing themselves down. Not a trendy white woman in sight. Finally. For this, I give it three stars. It had the authentic feel I've been craving. Multi-generational bonding, women crowding together, gossiping about who-knows-what. I showered, and headed over to the hot tub, which was scalding hot. I couldn't get in past my calves. I then went to both the steam rooms, followed by the clay/salt room. At this point I was out of options, as the main room was quite small, and still with a blaring TV, which wasn't quite the relaxing environment I'd hoped for. I'd been there for just over an hour at that point, but I headed over to the lockers to redress. This is when I noticed already a rash breaking out on my lower legs and hands. Clearly from the hot tub, since it was only covering parts of my body that had been in that water. Great. I quickly dressed, handed in my key (the woman was very friendly on my way out), and headed home. So, one star for the rash and the confusion. I don't expect a place like that to cater to non-Korean speakers, but she also clearly wasn't very interested in trying to understand. Also one star for the blaring TV in the only common room there. And finally, one star for the fact that there's really no privacy from anyone coming in off the street. The v-steam area is literally within feet of the door with no privacy. But 5-stars for the authenticity. I felt that this was truly a place where Korean women could come together, and while I did feel a bit like an intruder, I appreciate that no one seemed to care that I was there (a plus, though it sounds like a negative). Also 5-stars for the steam rooms and the clay/salt room. They were the perfect temperature. And finally, 5-stars to the fact that no one was shy about being nude, and no annoying bachelorette parties were taking up space in their bikinis taking selfies. Would I go back? After the rash, probably not. But if it weren't for that, I'd probably give it another shot. read more

My review is to reflect the hospitality of the owner. My friend and I were formally introduced to those who gave us our services, and she even sat and gave us a lovely history lesson on Korean culture as we received our V-steams! Incredibly sweet woman. I had received a full body scrub, and personally loved the entire experience! However, I'm disappointed to read of the body-shaming that has taken place here. Unacceptable! Before here I had only visited Wi Spa and noted that while there is much more like a resort, Daengki is more homey and simple in the best way as I experienced it. read more

This place is amazing! comfortable and unassuming. I went on a Tuesday day and everyone there was Korean (I'm not, but I am Asian American). the vibe was chill. You enter and are given a basket with towels and robe and key. then there is a room in the front area. In the main room are 4 showers, and 4 massage tables (on sides), a cold plunge pool and a jacuzzi. off the sides are 2 more rooms (one wet sauna, and another stone one). I treated myself to the 90 min scrub and massage (which includes the $25 entry). OMG. I am the most clean and relaxed and content I have literally ever felt. The 40 min scrub was amazing - imagine a loofah but slightly different over every part of your body. Then the most enticing massage that got rid of tensions that I didn't even know I had. I've done a lot of Chinese massages, but these are better- the hot water being poured, the cucumber facial, and the scalp massage. The best approach to this massage is to just let the experts do their thing and submit completely to their skill and expertise. I cannot believe this is my first time- it will not be my last...... read more

It's a no frills korean spa. Definitely not luxury but it's quaint and gets the job done. It's smaller than the mega spas of Wi and Grand Spa. It doesn't quite have all the amenities. Service is great. People are nice and helpful. I thought it was a nice place to spend the afternoon. It's quiet and not a mad house in here. read more

Horrible service, I would really like the owner to reach out to me in regards of the service on 04/19/22

This was my first time at a Korean Spa, I went with my mother and my daughter. All three of us did the V-Steam and scrub/massage/facial combo. Everything written here about nudity and the culture of the salon is true. As a Latina woman I can tell you we all felt very welcome, the staff is great. We were very intentional about being respectful of the culture and submitting ourselves to the experience. The scrub and massage is like nothing I've ever experienced! My skin still feels soft and supple a week later. Also, the next day we all felt tired but in a good way, the entire experience seems to be very detoxifying. One thing suggestion, I am a curvy woman and some of the robes and towel were snug. We will definitely be back!! read more

Ok, this is an OG k-spa. Don't go expecting a luxurious experience or frills. But I had a great experience here just because the staff is super-duper sweet and lovely. They are so kind. It was my first time doing v-steam and they were genuinely trying to make me feel as comfortable as possible. And they succeeded. It probably not something I would try again, because I didn't feel immediate benefits, but I am so grateful that it was a positive experience. I also got to watch a very entertaining k-drama during my v-steam. Thank you, ladies, for a great experience! read more

This place is a little pearl hidden in the outskirts of K-town. It is especially great for females that prefer a lady's only spa. The place is very small. There is a treatment room with an attached steam sauna. In the room, there is a hot pool to soak in with treatment tables lined on each side of the room. Additionally, there is a dry sauna room near to the lockers. I chose the Daengki special spa treatment package and it was worth the price (entrance is included in the package). It was very relaxing and I felt great afterwards. I felt truly pampered. What makes the spa special is the warm welcome, the personal attention, and the signature V-herbal Therapy that is supposed to be a remedy for menstrual cramps, bladder infections, kidney problems, and increase fertility. There are a couple of parking spots available in front of the store. read more

I'm such a JJB whore. Seriously, I am. I can't get enough of it, so this time, I let G choose the JJB location. So G, S, and I decided to meet at Daengki Spa on a Saturday morning. We got there at 8am and parked in the plaza. Cute little place. Really! Just like any other Korean JJB, they have the usual: hot, cold, and warm tubs, steam and dry sauna and shower stalls (4 of them) and bathing areas (where you sit on a stool and shower). The three of us ordered the $70 package which comes with the body scrub and the massage. Let me tell you something: DO THE SCRUB & MASSAGE! You won't regret it! It felt so good, I fell asleep a few times. Words can't express how I felt during the whole scrub and massage. After the scrub and massage, you'll feel so clean and soft! Also, don't forget to TIP these hardworking ladies! The reason why I had to deduct 1 star was because they didn't have a lot of heated rooms. They only had one room and an open floor space for people who want to watch tv and lay down. I was hoping for a sea salt room, quartz room, clay room, etc. I guess I'm just too spoiled. :P Advice: The minute you walk in the spa, take your shoes off and never wear your shoes until you get to the exit. The ajummas get pretty OCD about people putting their shoes on the floors. Note: Parking can get ugly, but if you come early as hell, you can get yourself a great parking spot in the plaza. read more

This is my new favorite Korean spa in Koreatown. Why would I choose this dinky, tiny place over larger, newer, more well-known spas like Wi Spa (that Conan totally promoted shamelessly in his latest bit)? BECAUUUSE... 1. Because it's not well-known, there's practically NO ONE there. I went on a weekday evening around 8PM and there were literally 5 people total in the whole place. I had all that space to myself to dance and sweat and roll around in my naked glory. 2. It's dirt cheap. 20 bucks is all you need, or get the 10 visit pack for 15 bucks each. 3. They have a steam room, dry sauna, cold pool, hot pool, and showers. You don't need no fancy clay shit or 300 degree rooms, people. 4. They have the full-service scrubs with the crazy ass Korean ladies if you want it. 5. Lastly. And best of all. THEY HAVE THE SLOW COOKED EGGS. NOMNOMNOMNOM. Trust me on this. You don't need to go fancy when your objective is to rip off all the dead skin and come out a brand new woman. Oh and PS, this is for ladies only, no area for men here. read more

My good friend decided to treat me to a spa day for my bday and chose Daengki Spa because it was highly recommended by a Korean coworker. Little did we know that we would spend a few hours chatting away in the nude (0_o) while being pampered in one of the best scrubs we've experienced!! I had my initial doubts as I pulled into the parking lot. The facility looked a bit worn down & small; nothing like the multi-story Wi Spa I usually frequent. The lady at the counter was friendly & told us that Daengki Spa had been around for 30 years. It's a smaller women spa but they're well-known for their scrubs. She carefully explained to us the different types of treatments offered. We chose to go with the Daengki Special, $120 for 2hr of pampering (scrub + seaweed body wrap + hot oil massage + facial). We were given a bathrobe, some towels, & a locker key and instructed to put on the bathrobe after removing all articles of clothing. If you're shy/reserved, this place may not be for you because you're pretty much nude the whole time. I was hesitant at first but it helped to realize that no one is staring at you and the staff is professional. FACILITY The 1st room you enter has lockers, a heated jade floor where you could lay down on blankets & watch Korean shows, a small area where you can blow-dry your hair, and refreshments & boiled egg for purchase. The 2nd room has a steam sauna, 2 pools (one hot & one cold), shower areas, and massage tables at both ends of the room. DAENGKI SPECIAL The ladies were very thorough in exfoliating every inch of your body multiple times (3 or 4 times? I lost count). It was gross to see dead skin cells all around but it's just a step towards smoother skin! Next was the seaweed body wrap and while you're lying there marinating in herbal-smelling green goo, you're treated to a facial followed by a scalp massage while your hair is being washed. The oil massage was a bit painful probably because it was my first korean-massage; she firmly pressed down on pressure points in different areas. But no pain no gain, right? RESULTS We were thoroughly impressed by the: 1) Amazing Results: Very soft skin after being pampered from head to toe. Probably lost a few ounces of dead skin weight, yet another WIN! 2) Great Service: from the friendly smiles to the small acts of kindness. We were given boiled eggs (steamed in their Salt room for 7hrs) to try because the lady was excited to introduce us to the customs of a typical korean spa. It was a great experience that I'd highly recommend! read more

As a veteran Korean Spa connoisseur, please don't have a brain fart and do what I did: walk across the floor in your shoes. The way those women hissed at me I might as well slept with their husbands or something. With that being said, I want to prep your mindset for Daengki; this is the most hardcore and authentic spa experience you can get in LA without knowing Hangol. A few hissing old ladies wont scare me off; that's how much I love this place. It's small, clean and well maintained. The bathing there is like a ritual; very few talk but all are there to sweat and sweat some more. There are bowls of salt in the wet sauna [to help with detoxing] and the dry saunas are perfect temperature wise. If you're lucky, you might see the staff plop a few dozen eggs in one of them, trying to console the hungry mewing old ladies dying for seasoned spa eggs. Don't knock 'em until you've tried them. :3 Still, what you should care about is the scrub and the Feminine V treatment. Daegnki is the only place in LA that is super thorough with their scrubs to the point that they go over your body 3 times. Yes. 3. They find dirt and gunk you never knew you had. If you're a spa rat, I dare you to compare. These women are friggin' awesome for a reason. Second, is the Feminine V treatment. Basically you sit over a boiling pot of herbs and poach yourself and your lady cake. Why would you do that? Well, I can only tell you from my experience that I always detox like crazy and then I'm not sick during the flu season. The only thing that can top excellent service and clean facilities is the price. A scrub costs 40 bucks; the feminine treatment costs 25; compare that to other places that costs minimum 50 and up and you have a no brainer. Downsides: Not many of the ladies know English; if you're easily frustrated with language barriers, I recommend you go to Wilshire or Wi Spa. Second, it's small; so if you're looking for a posh experience you're not going to find it here. Good news is you will look and feel posh, so it evens out. Side note: come early. Usually the parking lot is packed due to the two eateries near by. read more

I love Daengki. I've been twice and the customer service is good. I don't speak Korean but have been able to communicate my needs while there. It's funny to me that I'm usually the only African American woman in there. Everyone is inviting and wanting to teach me about their culture. The salt room is a must. And if you are feeling adventurous, get a vaginal steam. The second time I went, while sitting on the v-steam pot, the ladies offered me Korean breakfast. It was a delight. read more

I came here for the first time. I had no idea what to expect, but was very curious. My experience did not disappoint. One of the fortunes of living in Los Angeles is being exposed to cultural traditions that we may not otherwise be able to experience. Daengki is a spa that caters to Korean women. They are washing, scrubbing, soaking, resting, eating, massaging and generally undergoing their spa activities in a very pragmatic fashion. No frills, but seemingly satisfied. I even want to say that these ladies are a little bad ass. This can be a bewildering experience for those of us unfamiliar with the etiquette, but like an angel, the spa manager appears and guides you through what you need to know. First thing after you get undressed - before you do anything - take a shower. Unwritten rule. My advice is to also bring a water bottle and fill it up regularly. I had the V steam, which is amazing but utterly unfamiliar. The herbs are powerful, and I had to rest part way through after getting really light headed. After water and cool cloths, I was fine. A reminder that this spa experience is not for the faint of heart, but utterly healthy and worthwhile. I'll be back. read more

I lost my Korean-spa-virginity here. I'm not even sure how that happened, but I'm sure Yelp reviews had something to do with it. Now, after visiting enough K-Town spas to know the difference, this one is definitely the least appealing on the menu, & I doubt I'd ever revisit the experience. Unlike at other spas, I *was* the "diversity" here. I just *loved* how the ladies conspicuously tee-hee'd & pointed at me. And while the layer-sloughing process felt good, I was too wrapped up in the absurdity to wholly enjoy it. Well, maybe if people didn't chorale around me, making comments in Korean followed by eruptions of "Hahaha!" and the affirmative expression "dey", I may have been able to relax. Rme. I had the Daengki Special that I'm sure I was shorted on because nothing more spectacular than what was posted for the other specials was done. The rave about this spa is that it features a unique cleanse for a lady's "ooh-hoo", but there was no way I would've actually squatted on one of those wooden boxes. (Doesn't wood absorb excretions?) And all kinds of matter floated in the cold tub, but that didn't stop anyone from scooping and drinking its water. O_O I did like the steam room and the free salt scrubby stuff that I haven't seen at other spas. But I can buy my own exfoliant. Cleanliness, however, is non-negotiable. And will someone tell the masseuses here that bruises should NOT be the end-product of a massage. Owww! read more

If you are a girl who knows what the good stuff in L.A. Really is, than this spa will be in your contacts list. I really can't believe what I got for $70.00. Massage-scrub-mini facial! I have been to other Korean spas and usually I feel like a car going through a car wash and I did not expect very much else at their low-prices. However Daengki Spa was awesome because they put love into my massage, I could tell because this poor girl was trying to loosen up the epic knots in my shoulders and she was determined. I'll tell you, that is a task in and of itself. The scrub was awesome and massage seemed over the hour it was suppose to be. The staff was really helpful and the owner is awesome! She knows all the ancient secrets of the skin. She did not treat me like a"white girl" I felt she was happy to share as long as I respected the methods and I DO I DO! My skin feels 5 years younger and it's been 2 weeks since my visit. Don't expect luxury, remember this is a Korean spa and they do things different. They are not trying to be Burke Williams but the end result is the same if not better:) read more

I love going to Korean spas. I lived in Korea for more than two years, and when there routinely went to the local bath house to take in the various hot tubs and steam rooms. Before I moved to LA a few months ago, I would always go to the Korean spa when I visited my best friend here. Now that I live here, I wanted to experiment with different spas and see if I could find something better than where we normally went (Natura). I found Daengki Spa, and I won't be looking any further. Natura is a great spa with nice, CLEAN facilities, good services, a really nice little restaurant and a fabulous locker room. But Daengki feels more authentic, like a real local bath house. I went in late January 2010 with a friend, and we signed up for the V Treatment and a scrub/massage. You're given 2 large towels, a robe, a small basket to carry around with you and a locker key. We arrived 45 minutes before our scheduled V Treatment, but the staff noticed that we were a bit overcooked from the steam room and came and got us for our treatment 15 minutes early. The V Treatment is $20 and lasts 45 minutes. The "tent" you put over your head has an elastic neck so you can open it up if you get overheated. The small seats are a bit uncomfortable if you're not petite, but we managed to stay on them for the entire 45 minutes. The owner was very attentive and asked us about our experience with the treatment. We couldn't believe how effective the steam treatment was. Dead skin was beginnning to slough off before we got to our scrub! The V Treatment is done in the lobby area where people are lounging and watching Korean soap operas. After the V Treatment, we went to get scrubbed. There are 4 tables, 2 on each side of the main spa room. It felt very cozy and calm. The scrub is different from others I've had because I got scrubbed head to toe . . . TWICE and then massaged. The treatment is $60 and lasts for 90 minutes! Unlike other spas, the milk bath at the end is included in the price. Daengki doesn't have a restaurant, but there's is a fridge with (free) drinks, and they have delivery menus if you want to order (Korean) food. You will probably be the only non-Koreans there. Enjoy it. Everyone is really nice, and the staff is very attentive. I can't recommend this spa enough. I'll definitely be going back every other month to get my scrub on! read more

Was very pleased with my time here at Daengki on Saturday night. I normally frequent Wi Spa with my manfriend but wanted to try this women-only spa. I was really, really lucky as I was able to score a last minute service and the spa only had a few other patrons remaining in the spa that night. This place is VERY intimate and relatively small but they certainly make up for it in providing such friendly, warm and professional service. Ladies you need to try the V-Steam! What a unique experience and very therapeutic at that! You sit on a comfy chair while steam rides up your minnie. Hey its only $20 and its just like being in your own personal sauna as I was drenched when I was finished this treatment. I also treated myself to the scrub treatment which made my body feel like silk and just like a baby. The lady who performed my service was sooo adorable and sweet. I almost wanted to hug her as she was so absolutely kind and professional. My favorite part of this treatment was when she shampooed my hair-Ahhhh! It felt like heaven on earth. The owner is very sweet and helpful as well. She kept checking in on me to make sure I was enjoying myself - Not in an annoying way but because she genuinely cared. Thank you so much! :-) read more

Wow! My friend and I love this place so much we've decided to make it a bimonthly pampering activity. I got the organic sugar scrub, as it was purchased for me with a gift certificate. I've never been to a spa before, but after looking this place up I expected to get naked. Not a huge fan of being naked, but the ladies and other clients here made the entire process easy and explained everything! Fantastic for an all over cleanse, they give you the works! Shower, hot tub, steam room, scrub, oiled massage, facial, and hair wash. I saw 26 years of dead skin come off of my body! Slightly gross to you reading this, but man oh man do I feel like a goddess. Super refreshed and relaxed! read more

This place is batshitcray in a gooood way! Some girlfriends and I went early january for the first time b/c we were intrigued by the V Steam. I'd never been to a K Spa before so I read about K Spas so felt kinda prepared for what to expect - but this place is in a league of its own. Before I get into deets, bottom line is we love this place, will have been there 3 times in 2 months! Have done the V Steam, body scrub and full body massage along w the awesome dry spa room (there are a few diff spa / sauna rooms). 2 things to know if you go: be VERY OK with public nudity (you, them, everyone!), and you can't be OCD about sanitation - nobody seems to wear flip flops, shared showers, never see them sanitize the wet beds between customers, public bar soap LOL. But it aint killed anyone and everyone looks happy, so my motto is just go with it all! Also, we realized some gals bring a basket of their own shampoo, face cleanser, soap, flip flops, etc so come prepared. The scrub is amazing, never had that before - you lay on a plastic wetbed in a public shower stall w 2 other beds, and the lady workers in fabulous black lace granny panties/bra wearing scrub gloves go to town on you and are VERY thorough! I kinda dont want to disclose much to keep the sense of mysterious adventure alive for you!! Just let go and let em do what they do best LOL. The massage gets harsh at times, pounding and slapping - frankly I think they just love to manhandle us gals LOL - but not all the massage ladies are that hardcore, I got a kick out of it. The V steam is pretty much sit on a box w a hole cut out so you straddle the opening, and a crock pot looking mini caldren w boiling roots and leaves is steaming up in you. They also put a gorgeous pink plastic shower curtain looking thing over you, but there's a hole for your head to pop out - the rest keeps the steam in. You basically sit for 45 min - we gossiped and watched korean soap operas. WHAT NOT TO LOVE!!! Women also lay on the ground a lot here, not the steam room grounds but the lobby area and the heated marble floor (which makes sense but doesnt seem too comfortable), they sit on blankets and make a whole day of it. We're gonna bring our own face masks for the next visit... YAY US! read more

Decent small Korean sauna that gets the job done. It's the typical small "local" sauna you'd find in Korea. It's women only and NOT the place to come with your significant other- you bathe and go. I would not recommend non-Koreans to this place unless you are well accustomed to the Korean culture. Really liked the one and only mud room here. Also, the eggs here seem to be better than at other places. The most important: It's only $15 entrance fee. But too many RS girls up in this place. And the tatted ones. And the crazies. I actually prefer having younger women over grandmas but the atmosphere gets weird. My friend and I were talking and this girl told us to shut up, and that just because we are "pretty doesn't mean we own the place." Um okay? Because we are nice, we stopped talking. But I didn't know it was wrong to chat and enjoy our time in saunas. This is a sauna of silence. read more

Ladies are cordial, small spa but does it's job. The scrub was amazing and still have soft skin more than a week later Will be back!

When I called to make the appointment the woman said "we are a small spa but we do good services." And she was 100% correct. I think I had the best service I have ever had at Daengki. Better then Wi better then Imperial- just phenomenal. The attention to detail amazing. I like how i got tissue placed in my ears so the cucumbers on my face did not have water flowing down into my ears- seriously that has always been a pet peeve of mine at other places. Also they wrap your face with cotton to catch the excess water and then remove the tissue from your ears- genius plan. okay the scrub- amazing all the areas I want focused on that sometimes other spas do not pay as much attention too were thoroughly scrubbed. my neck, underarm, ankles, chest smoothed to perfection. I loved the addition of hot towels to the treatment so comforting. Also the V treatment- okay my first time with that- and it was good. It was really good. I would definitely recommend sitting over the bowl of steam and just detoxing. The spa is getting 4 stars because it is small- which i really liked but others may not. this is what i recommend- if you want to use the day facility go to Wi you can not beat the rooms and pool selections- so go pay a day fee and relax. If your looking for an amazing treatment Daengki all the way. My skin looked the best it had ever looked after there treatment. also the staff was so friendly, and the other patrons were nice too. read more

I don't recommend this place. I don't know who the owner is but the person at the front desk is against people with disability. The kind lady with disability asked me to ask when the spa was closing and the front desk lady said to tell her it closes at 10pm. She also told me I can just walk away and not answer her because she makes the other customers feel u comfortable. Horrible! I had to hold my tongue walking out. read more

I've lived in LA for almost 30 Years and have been going to these spas forever. This one is on the smaller side but packs a punch. The scrub was among the best I've ever had for about 35 bucks less and my girl, Kim was the best. She made me shiny all over and had the strongest hands. Be prepared that there is not much English spoken here but the beauty is you don't need it. The owner is a doll and gives you the info you need. I agree with the other reviews, get the v-steam. It's less than half of what I have paid elsewhere and those treatments where for 30 min and this one was 45min. It's a little gem. I am absolutely going back. Ps some of the spas are very quiet and not only are you not allowed to speak, they go around with a "silence please" sign. I get it but much prefer to go with some girlfriends and have a few laughs. read more

The spa: meh. The place is pretty small and on the aging side. I was told it's been there for 30 years. I think it's a good neighborhood place (I was the only non-Korean in there). The jacuzzi is lobster-boiling hot. Fortunately they have a fireman hose available that pumps cold water for you to add to your boil in case you can't stand it (I couldn't). The cold water bath is stinging glacier-cold, like many places. I could only get in up to my knees. The detox heat room was good. A bit dizzy-making for me. Don't stay in too long. The massage/ scrub: 5 Stars for price and quality. $70 for a 1 hr. 40 min. scrub, massage and cucumber mask. Probably the best deal in town, and the masseuse was extremely good. My back is always a mess of knots and she really worked me over. Update: Negative Stars for the itchy rash on my back that continues to plague me from my visit to this spa. Day 4 ... still there. Wahh. read more

What: Massage-Scrub-Facial combo! Who: exclusively for the ladies Appointment: My cousin and I were originally scheduled for 7:30pm. We got a call and were pushed back to 8pm. We really did not start our scrub until after 8pm, but we still got our money's worth granted we were pampered and scrubbed until 10:30pm. Amenities: hot spa, cold spa, sauna, and mud room Takes: I've never been scrubbed so much in my life! It was amazing! You leave with baby soft skin on your entire body! You'll also spend at least 2 hours here! Interior: Simple, no frills. Price: $85 ($70 for above + entrance fee) & yes, they accept card! Parking: limited private lot; they do offer valet service for less than $2 *Tips: 1. Check in and get a free facial mask! 2. Ladies, do not go here during your TOM. 3. Call in for an appointment. Bottom line, go here for your day/evening of relaxation and body scrub fix! Highly recommended. read more

I tried to walk-in with my friend...since they indicated "walk-ins are welcome" but I didn't feel at all welcome. There was a bit of language barrier which is no one's fault, but it's obvious we wanted to experience the spa because why else would we be there? Anyway, whoever was in the front was not at all helpful and we ended up leaving the spa. Too bad, I've seen some positive reviews and its local to me but I don't think I'll be trying again. The whole encounter was uncomfortable, like I was being scolded or something. Good luck. read more

Their interior and space is of course unbelievably smaller than Wi Spa, they have a very traditional "Korean-ness" to it like a typical small spa place in Ahp-ku Jung. Also, I always get a scrub session and out of the 13 different Korean spas I've been to, the ladies at Daengki spa give the best scrubs. The only problem with this spa is that they only have two tubs--icy cold and burning hot. So if you're someone who id going mainly for the purpose enjoying the sauna or the jacuzzi, I would not recommend this spa. But I highly recommend Daeng-Ki if you're going in for a good scrub. read more

This was my first time at an authentic Korean Bath House. I felt overwhelmed at first, because I am used to the Burke-Williams type spas. I am a very private person, so the idea of walking around naked with a bunch of other women was out of the question! After being there for 10 min, I began to relax and take it all in. I got there 20 min early before my 1st treatment, so I calmed myself by taking a shower and sitting in the steam room. My 1st treatment was called the V-therapy which was so amazing. I sat on this small chair that had a hole in it while watching Korean soap operas (w/ subtitles). The woman at the front desk was very attentive to me since it was my first time. She made sure that I was relaxed and explained what everything was. The scrub was amazing and so was the massage. I wouldn't categorize this as the type of spa that you get "pampered" at. I still prefer Burke for that. But I will say that I left there glowing and feeling good. It was a great body detox. The prices were amazing and the facility was CLEAN! I will definitely be visiting this spa again! read more

This place has NO air conditioning. Very small facility. Feels like a sauna. I've been to Korean spas before. I knew what to expect. But this place needs air conditioning! Might be better during the colder winter months? Also, they listed a free facial mask when checking in with yelp and the lady at front desk said it was an "old deal" from last year. Well, it's August and so they had 8 months to get that deal off yelp but didn't. She didn't want to honor it. And then about 10 minutes later she came and found me to give me the facial mask only because I said I would write about it on yelp. By that time, I discovered how hot and muggy the facilities were that I asked to have my entrance fee refunded. read more