I found this place while Googling massages near Ala Moana & decided to try it out since it's conveniently at the mall (entrance off the parking lot). I walked in without an appointment yesterday morning, and they were able to accommodate me. I did have to wait 25 minutes, but was able to spend the time in their luxurious full-body massage chairs - alone almost worth it! The prices are very reasonable - $65/60min, $90/90 min + tax + tip. This must be 50% of what other Honolulu massage therapists charge. And this place has legitimately licensed therapists - their licenses are all posted. One note is that this is just one retail storefront, so while there are 4-6 tables, the tables are separated by hanging curtains. So it's not spacious and you may be able to hear other patrons, but everyone keeps voices to a minimum and there isn't a lot of talking anyway. I had a 60 min massage by Katsuya, a male, and it was a really good one ( and I regularly go to registered massage therapists). I asked for attention for my neck/shoulders and feet and he helped address those problem areas. The amount of pressure was just right. If I had the opportunity I would come back again! read more

Both wife and I got the 60 min massage. This is our second time. Didn't disappoint. Will go again. Great prices

A great massage at a reasonable price !!! Getting a reasonable rate in Hawai'i is ridiculous so I normally splurge on massages only when I'm in the mainland on vacation. But popoki massage caught my boyfriends eye and for the price , I figured -why not ? First of all they're located in Ala Moana which is already a plus to me. When you enter they have two full massage chairs to test out while you wait. It kind of made me want to buy one of their chairs lol. Definitely try it out if you arrive early for your appointment. Speaking of which , it is highly recommended to MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. We tried doing a walk in and were asked if we could come back in 2 hours ; as was the case with all other customers who tried to do a walk in as I was getting my massage. We scheduled an appointment for the day after and when the time came, they asked if we could wait 30 more minutes. Which was okay to me since I got the chance to test out their chairs for a few minutes. In the middle of my massage , I felt pretty bad for a guy who walked in with an appointment and was asked if he could reschedule.... that is why I had to knock off a star. They do have some scheduling kinks to work out. The shop itself is nothing fancy ; you won't get a private room, and you will definitely hear conversations at times from other customers who pop in. However , I'm totally fine with cloth curtain separations -and I felt they did their best to keep their voices to a minimum and avoid personal conversations with other coworkers. Most of the cheaper massages that I've been to completely ignore that you're here to relax and will make all the noise and conversations they want. And I've been to other places where they leave you multiple times to answer the phone, multi task etc. But that is not the case here. Your masseuse is your masseuse and not trying to do other things on your time. I felt the quality of the massage was great ! She asked me what my biggest issue areas were , if I was comfortable with the room temperature , how her pressure was etc. She found the crunchy parts in my back and massaged them out pretty well. I would not hesitate to get her again. Paying-- don't forget your Hawai'i state ID If you want kamaaina pricing. And you have to know how much you want to tip before they slide your card. (They punch in the full charge amount into the machine ). And Ask for a stamp card ! :) read more

Needed a quick massage NOW. and they easily accomodated me within half an hour. So grateful. They have massage chairs while you wait. & not just any massage chairs. AMAZING ones. Sit in, it reclines you and massages everything very well, even the bottoms of your feet and your calves. So convenient located to the right of the outside of the food court. read more

This place is located in Ala Moana and they have a great staff: Miyako is great at finding the knots and whistling them away! The atmosphere of the place is a little lacking, but if you're simply looking for a massage place that has time for walk-ins and can help you feel better whether you've been on a plane too long or shopping on your feet all day, Popoki is your stop read more

Terrible experience. only giving a star because i have to. the table was surrounded by strips of material. only enough room for the table and barely enough room to walk around it. i said i was concerned about privacy. the masseuse said no one can see. i told her that my right neck was sore. she proceeded to massage everywhere else. she did my right side last and hardly touched my neck. when she told me to turnover, she dropped the sheet. i had to grab it and cover myself. she turned my head to the side. in my past experiences, the masseuse would rub my neck muscle. no, she pushed down on my head very hard. i told her enough. but she didn't stop until i grabbed her hand. then she did tried to do it to the other side. again i had to grab her hand. i felt her trying to put something under my neck. at first i thought she was going to massage it. then i realized that she was trying to put a towel in order to adjust my neck and crack it. i had to immediately stop her. i have degeneration and she could have seriously hurt me. she didn't even ask first. instead she said that my neck is tight. finally she was done. i wear glasses and did not see the basket with my clothes. i had to call out. she returned and pointed to a shelf which i could only get to by standing up. but the table was too high. i could not see the floor to get off. i called for help a couple of times. i finally had to call out in japanese. she came back but did not understand. the receptionist brought a folding chair. but they kept opening the curtain that faced the waiting area and the mall. there i was, EXPOSED to the mall while clutching the sheet as my only cover. i had to make them give me my clothes so that i can get dressed then try and slide off the table. once i had my glasses, i realized that if i had gotten off the table on my own, i would have landed on my shoes and twisted my ankle. read more

Don't visit this store. They ordered the customer to make an advanced payment and provided such a poor service. We're so surprised at their poor treatment... read more

Hahahaha I finally find this place. It was great massage, and I loved it, but took me 20-25 min walk to find this place lol I almost gave up lol I asked to the customer service desk at Ala Moana shopping center about any foot massage around? and they told me about this place. But it was so hard to find it lol It's next to the lady footlocker and ABC store, but somehow I went to totally wrong direction haha The place is small, but seems like they have 3 or 4 massage person, so I only wait for few minutes. They didn't have any guy for massage, only female but it was very good :) I'll definitely comeback read more

This place is a jewel in the mall, for those who spend time shopping and need some rest to keep going. Unbeatable price and amazing massage chairs! Highly recommend! read more

We called and mentioned we have a Groupon but when we got there they said they don't accept Groupons specially if you have discounts at Groupon. We kind of wasted time and gas to get there. read more

I loved it!! Found this place by walking around was able to get a massage within 5 minutes. The actual massage was great too. I only got 30 minutes but they let offer the massage chair while you wait for other people in your party to finish. The price wasn't bad either, I would definitely recommend. read more

This was the best massage I've ever had, and my hubby agrees! They were able to book us an appointment within the next hour, so we were able to walk around the mall with time to spare. Since we were 15 min early for our appointment, they let us try their massage chairs for free! Hubby had a male therapist, and I had a female therapist named Aki. Honestly, I felt like Aki was a chiropractor-physical therapist-masseuse who knew how to work some magic (hubby felt the same about his masseuse). The massage "rooms" are basically just divided by curtains, but still relaxing nonetheless. Massage starts off with a dry deep tissue massage, then goes into a lomi lomi massage with oil. Next thing you know, your masseuse is on top of your bed stretching you, and giving you a deeper tissue massage. The massage ended with a hot towel massage, and advise from the masseuse regarding tips to help with posture and avoiding knots, and a nice glass of water. They even have Kamaaina discounts and stamp cards, so we're definitely coming back! read more

Went in for a massage yesterday and I'm sorry to say but it was the worst massage I have ever received. It was more like a soft rub down even tho I asked the lady to go harder. I am not one for extremely hard massages but I do want more pressure then a light soft rub down. I will not mention the name of the person who massaged me because she was very nice but I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

This place is small but great! My massage was so relaxing and the staff was very friendly and kind. I would definitely recommend it to others. read more

Great massage chair while waiting for appointment! Small facility but the skill of Kaori and Aki masseuses were great! Very strong and very well knowledge to the body. I was a repeat customer. Very kind staff but they do speak Japanese so please be patient and kind. read more

This place is small, but very, very good!! I had Mimi! She was INCREDIBLE! Will go back anytime I'm in HNL!

Excellent massage by Aki! I was in desperate need of a massage and they were able to get me in on a moments notice. I had to wait 15 minutes but enjoyed the nice massage chair out front. Massage was perfect pressure and took care of all my sore spots. Recommend 100 percent read more

My visit to Popoki was rewarding. The staff was pleasant and I felt very relax receiving a massage after riding on a plane for 7 hours. I recommend you come and try for your self to receive great service. read more

A great massage. I wish I could remember the name of the woman masseuse because she was awesome.

The massage was everything! Located at Ala Moana Mall, it's not a fancy place, but very reasonably priced. I thoroughly enjoyed my massage! Although hanging drapes separates the rooms, you still have privacy. Never once did any in our party feel exposed, as one of the reviewers mentioned. I would definitely recommend this spot and request Aki (not sure of spelling). read more

Loved this place. Got a great deal on a massage while I was traveling for business!. Will definitely come back every time I come to tow. I highly recommend trying this place! read more