While waiting for my facial place to open (I happened to arrive earlier than them opening), I saw this massage place opening up. They are located next to the facial place and decided I'll try them afterward. I didn't check them out on Yelp or Google and made the decision on the spot. When I entered, I saw pricing for foot bath/massage at one price (large price banner outside shop) and inside smaller price sheet listed $5 more. Umm... okay, whatever (maybe that includes tips because some people no tipping?). The shop was bigger than expected as I walked deeper/into the inner area. There were many masseurs just waiting for clients. There were some small private rooms on the left side but majority of the front room was one open space with tables (and small side curtains) diving each table for massages (seems off putting). As I walked deeper inside, my inner thought said I should have Yelp it but too late as I followed the host inside. In the very back room were chairs for foot massage. As I sat and waited, I did a quick Yelp search and was abit more reluctant. Burning hot hot hot water basin tub was given to me to soak my feet. I guess there are many dirty feet that walked in here and they want to make sure feets were clean before massage? I had to slowly ease my feet in (a delicate dance of dipping my feet in and out to prevent burns). I wish they could have ask the temp at least and then adjust as needed. As according to other reviewers, this place is not your fancy spa place. NO FRILLS, shabby place but they get the job done. At this point, I'm abit concerned but no going back now. When he finally started on the massage part, it was lovely even tho I had to keep cautioning him to be more gentle. They do very hard pressure to work out the knots.... or maybe he doesn't know his strength? I'm not into very deep/hard pressure massage so I know that I rather have it abit more gentle (traumatized by my first body massage by a Korean auntie at a Korean spa. And you know they can be rough, hence me always like my massage abit more gentler.) After requesting him to "be abit more gentle", he ease up and I was able to enjoy it more. Steady-even medium pressure massage is perfect for me. There was a customer who got seated next to me and they converse together. She also got the foot massage (it also typically comes with a shoulder/upper back massage but I wanted only the foot part). As they converse (loudly), he forgot and would ocassionally increase pressure, hence me kept repeating to be gentler. Other than that, it was a lovely experience. I think and agree with other Yelpers, if you just want simple massage and like harder/rougher pressure, this is the place for you. I can imagine them working the knots out of your back if you did a full body massage, but make sure to opt for private rooms. Some of the reviews about the open public space made me cringe as I wouldn't want my bare bottom out for strangers to view/ogle. read more

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This is your typical 8th Ave massage place..do not come here if you are expecting a relaxing massage at a spa cause this is not that type of place. Additionally the stalls are cramped and i'm not sure how sanitary the place is since when i went into the stall there was leftover towels persumably from the prior guest on the boxes. The only good thing about this place is that the ladies are strong regardless of who you get. However they talk to each other throughout your whole ENTIRE massage and sometimes they get so heated in their convo that you feel how sloppy of a massage it is when they're not paying attention. Aside from my lady taking to the person who worked at the next curtain the whole massage she paused several times and texted her husband .. how did I know you might ask, she told me when she stopped for 2-3 minutes. Additionally I was placed in the first curtain stall(not a room) and while getting a massage people were going in and out of my stall to talk to the lady who was working on me. Keep in mind this is the first stall so whenever the curtain is slightly open everyone in the waiting area can see inside so I'm sure everyone who worked there or was waiting for a room or walking to their room saw my butt cheeks. What really made it a 1 star for me was how they demanded $20 tips minimum at the end. Is this considered extortion? Last time I check tip was based on services rendered and I gave the lady $15 for what i believed was more than generous since she was so distracted the whole 1hour of the massage. Would I recommend this place? No. The only reason I came here was because one of my friend had an account here. The massage here could be good if you had a private room with a masseuse who was focused solely on you otherwise I would not come at all with the $20 minimum tip. P.S i forgot to mention they offered to room me with a random guy stranger.... this shows the kind of business they are who zero regards for customers privacy.. considering your back and butt cheek are showing the majoring of the massage, no thank you i did not want to room with a strange guy. read more

Great price , with very strong Chinese style massage . But no great appointment system. You get the spot if job are lucky . But I will go back .because if the price and therapist. Foot reflexology is A must try place . read more

How you can expect to your customers to pay $20 tips for an hour bad experience of massage? I asked her please to stop using her elbow to hit my bones cuz it's so painful, she ignored. I said please don't massage on my lower back, I only need upper back, shoulder and neck, she ignored. read more

Unlucky for me, the manager assgined a Ms. Lily, masseur, to me. Her skill was bad. I almost fell down during the massage. She told me that the bed i layed down was not designed for massage. Therefore, it was unstable. It made me even more nervous. I told her I wanted to leave, in the middle of my one hour massage, because I was afraid of falling down. At the end, I only gave her $20 tips and left with a very disappointing experience. read more

I used to come all the time due to straining myself and being on my feet a lot at work. It was a great deal that does the job. Their massages are strong no matter who you go to. I come here for the foot massage. It's an amazing deal, $28 for 1 hour. The foot massage area is in the back with 4-5 lounge type chairs. You can walk in and they always have someone available usually. It may be a struggle because of language barriers here, mostly everyone speaks Mandarin here and very limited English. You start off soaking your feet. Then they ask you if you want to do your back for 15 mins. They do an amazing job in those 15 mins. It can be more effective than an hour back massage that I get at other places. Whenever I have any knots, they get it right out. Then they will start on your feet and legs after. Do not expect that this while be some gentle rub. Foot reflexology is meant to work out the muscles and relieve the most painful parts. My job calls for me to be on my feet for 13 hours sometimes, so it is usually painful because my calves are so tight and parts of my feet hurt. Afterwards, it feels nice and loose and like I'm a brand new person. For $28, it gets the job done. Don't forget to tip! Recently they've started to suggest tip at $15 minimum, but that may be due to many people not tipping adequately. That part is a bit of a turn off to me, but won't stop me from coming. This place smells like an ashtray, it can be loud in here, it can be hard to communicate with your masseuse, but their massages are spot on. I've also tried their back massages, it's cheap and does the job but certainly not relaxing due to the commotion everywhere and simple curtain partitions between the back massage space. Come at your own risk but don't expect any frills or anything fancy. read more

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Update to my review: Went back. Mandatory $20 tip on a $28 massage. I hate business practices like this. Just make the massage 38 and expect the regular $10. No one wants to feel like they're tipping 70% plus I'm sure half that money isn't even going to the masseuse read more

Pretty solid no frills massage place. They really know how to get out your knots!

I came here for a massage today. The lady name is sunny.It was a very bad experience. I was very dissatisfied. The employees were talking while doing the massage, and they kept walking around. The tip must be $20 less.so bad read more

My friends and I came here and they highly recommended it. It was my first time here and wanted to give it a chance. I did not read the reviews prior and I wish I did, someone wrote it was a hit or miss and she is absolutely right. Two of my friends had a good experience while me and another girl did not. Pros: 1.$25 for a shampoo, head massage and full body work. Minimum $10 tip. Cons: 1.The lady I got had a bad attitude. Never smiled once or ask if I was okay from the amount of times I cried out in pain. The head massage she gave me was shorter than my friends. Even they mentioned that mine was shorter as they started first and mine finished first. 2.Horrible customer service. When I gave her the tip and said thank you, she looked at the money and counted it in my face. I gave her $9 for a $25 massage. All she said is there is a minimum of $10 tip. When I gave her the extra dollar she took it from my hand and walked away. 3. I kept telling her to do the massage softer and she did not listen. I said it more than 10 times in the midst of crying in pain as she painfully pushed on my finger (she broke my nail), kneecap, my wrist, my foot, and my spine. I am editing this review the next day after and my spine and foot still hurts from how she "massaged" me. 4.She burned my head with hot water and did not even get a sorry. 5. I don't know whose kid is running around, but for the whole one hour some kid was running/yelling nonstop outside. It was very distracting as the so called rooms are only separated by curtains. 6. The worker kept talking loudly to the other worker. I say worker because they probably do not even have a license. I do not think they have the proper training as I have never received a massage worse than this. 7. She hit the back of my foot so hard that I yelped when she did it. She did not even say sorry or ask if I am okay. Now the back of my left foot really hurts. Hopefully it goes away by tomorrow. 8. She pushed down so hard on my kneecaps. Is she trying to break my leg?! NIGHTMARE MASSAGE!!!! Never again will I come back here. Cheap, yes. But does not matter if I ended up receiving horrible service and came out with my body hurting. The exact opposite of what I wanted. I came out so stressed and not feeling relaxed. I would rather pay more money that go here ever again. They do not know what they are doing here. Very shady location and horrible service. read more

I promise you this, it's not a place for happy endings the dirty kind. But you will leave satisfied. The reason I know this is because my family and friends come here all the time. It's a one stop shop for dirt cheap. Hair salon, nail salon and body and foot massage in one place. They have private rooms for couples massage or an open style with some sort of separation. You'll have enough privacy. You can choose to get a thai style massage for $25 and did I mention that includes your choice of a facial or an oil treatment too, all this for an HOUR! They also offer foot and upper body massage for $28 for an hour also. Best deal in brooklyn!! It's a clean establishment ran by friendly people. The clients are primarily Asian, but the secret is getting out and I'm seeing a lot more diversity. I come at least once a month and I love it. So great to relax here. read more

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My friend and I come here often and really enjoy it! First the prices are reasonable,and there is free hair cuts with the massage for men which is very convenient,but massage for ladies only need $10,But the thing I like most about it is how all the employees are nice and know what their doing. read more

Needed a place to relieve the knots on my shoulders and to relieve sciatica that suddenly developed. I stumbled upon tai shuong and decided to give it a try. This review is for ms. Wong (I think that's her name) Pros - the lady who gave me the massage was incredibly meticulous and talented. -I told her about my trouble areas and she put a lot of emphasis on it. -she was attentive and asked if what she did was painful or okay. -she incorporated a Thai massage where she was stepping on my back. I am honestly quite fascinated- by this as I've never had it before. -she performed some chiropractic work on my back so my lumbar/sacral spine area popped to relieve pressure -added pressure on the right places to reduce sciatic pain and numbness. -did a variety of techniques that opened up my hips -very professional and definitely knows what she's doing. Cons -there was way too much talking outside. I could hear men and women speaking loudly and even a baby crying. I noticed the rooms were separated by walls that don't meet the ceiling so you can hear everything in the hallways and the room next to you. Very unpleasant. -the door to my room had a window that was covered by a thin and see through chiffon. As I was undressed during the massage, there were some arms techniques used that I was sure, I was exposed. I didn't appreciate how there were men's voices right outside my door. read more

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I came to this place based on my friend's recommendation. I loved the massages and came back in one week for another massage. The only problem with this place is too loud. They put the music but you can't even hear the music because people talk loud all the time and walk loud on wooden floor. Price is very reasonable and I liked my massage lady Ms. Fang. If you don't mind the noise during the massage, I highly recommend this place. They give you free cupping too if you ask for it. read more

If you're looking for an upscale massage, you're looking at the wrong place. However if you're looking for an affordable and good massage then you've come to the right place! What most people have to realize is, these are small asian massage places - where legit their job is just to massage they dont really care about the aesthetics or manners honestly. most of the time you're not in a room, but on a table separated by curtains. so yes there will be noise it will not be tranquil. ive had full body massages here and all the people ive had are ridiculously strong lol. so be prepared to be sore the next day! but honestly their massages are completely worth the price! i wish i knew the name of the person i had she was amazing. i just did the hair wash / head massage on wednesday and wow it was amazing, they washed my hair, massaged my head anddd it came with a full body massage! i was shocked i thought it was just a head massage. i highly recommend it was only 25bucks. luckily i did have a nice lady too who would ask me if it was too hard, etc. oh and they blow dry your hair at the end [: read more

I am a licensed massage therapist if that makes my review any more credible... It seems most of the workers are all on auto pilot and follow a generic "massage template" rather than assessing the clients concerns and tension areas. If you are unable to speak mandarin and communicate with the masseuse, I recommend only coming here if these apply to you: -You want a fast deep tissue massage -You have no history of joint related issues or muscle injuries. -You can tolerate them pressing on sensitive areas where nerves are exposed. (A big no-no in western massage) examples include using their thumb to press on your funny bone, behind the knee cap and arm pit. -You are ok with some deliberate neck cracking. -You are ok with them walking on your back If you are fine with the following, I'd say this is a decent place to visit. Especially for the price!!! I got a 1 hour massage, hair cut & wash for $50 including tip ($35 + $15). What a steal. They also give a buy 10 get 1 free punch card. By the way just throwing it out there to be informative, Chinese massage parlors do not accept the american standard of tipping (15% - 20% of total value). Massage is already a physically demanding job and 4 clients a day is considered full time. Assuming the workers earn 30% of the cost of the massage, that would come out to at max $42 a day before tips.... It's a bit of a grey area but rule of thumb seems to be a MINIMUM of $10 per hour. For everyone complaining "that is 30% tip!!!", tell me where you can find an american spa that can competitively charge anywhere close to that. I'll give you a hint.. nowhere. read more

Like what other Yelpers stated "A Hit or Miss." My first experience here was a charm. The lady gave me a middle strength massage. The music was calm and I was able to enjoy my one hour massage. She noticed my spine was a bit crooked. She also helped me do the acupuncture cupping. The experience was great. So because it seem pretty good half a year later I have decide to come back since I wasn't in Flushing or Chinatown. Me and my boyfriend both got a massage in the same room. They were playing some Chinese classic songs. I mean seriously, I am fine with Chinese classic but this is a massage parlor not a Karaoke. How were they expecting customers to enjoy and relax? Okay next problem I was spoken to in Mandarin as I wasn't sure what the lady that was massaging me was saying, so I just simply answer her"hao - good/yes/ok." Then my boyfriend told me she was asking if she can step on my back! is she crazy, She probably weight more than me and does she think it makes sense for me to pay $35 for a hour for her to be on my back? So she gave me a simple whatever kind of my massage, even when she went out to get the hot stones, she left my cover uncovered. My boyfriend had it better, the lady that was massaging him step on his back for approximately 45 minutes. He was just too kind to complain, why didn't I just step on his back for 1 hour for that price? Lastly when we were finished I payed the lady that massaged me $10 tips and she grilled at me. Like okay honey, Sorry I didn't let you step on my back and now your hands are tired but I came here for a massage. I will never come back, as much as I liked my first experience but the second was beyond worst. read more

I've been here ten times or so and generally had a good experience. Some massages are great, some hurt a bit, some are mediocre. This most recent massage was one of the later. The masseuse was talking incessantly to the masseuse in the next room over the wall. It was to the extent that she was not focused on the massage. It was a lazy massage. The massages here cost $35 for an hour. I've normally tipped $10. I've tipped anywhere from $7 to $12 with no blow up. This time I tipped $6. That's when things got weird. I went to go pay at the front desk and the masseuse was already screaming in Chinese. The front desk girl asked me if I tipped. I said I left it on the counter in the massage room. The masseuse comes back with my $6 and she's livid, shaking the $6 at me. She says "you said you've been here before." Then the girl at the front explains a tip is supposed to be $10. Now I'm having to defend my $6 tip for this subpar massage. I'm also explaining to them how tipping works, that it's the customer's discretion based on quality of service. Furthermore, it says nowhere that there is a mandatory $10 tip. The girl at the front desk explained that you "just have to know" a tip is $10. This was the fight they picked in front of several waiting customers. I gave her another $5. You've been warned. read more

Best massage I've ever received. That simple. I've recently become a massage addict - well, a cheap massage addict. Like anyone battling an addiction, I want it all the time, so I've been investigating several discount massage places. Which means mostly tui na at businesses where your table is separated by curtains, not walls. And I couldn't care less - I'm going for the massage, not the ambiance. Most of the other cheap places I went to did have signs about everyone being quiet, turning off their phones, etc. You won't find that here. My masseuse answered her phone and talked twice. There was lots of loud - not rock concert loud, but loud - noise from the place the whole time. (It's also a salon). But the massage was so incredible I couldn't have cared less. The pressure was very deep. Not painful, but solid. She picked up the skin along my spine, which made me feel like the world's luckiest Stegosaurus. Spent a decent amount of time on my lower back as well. I wasn't sure how Thai massage would vary from tui na. I read up on it and was a little nervous in terms of the stretching - I didn't want to stretch a lot, I wanted someone to rub me! But she didn't stretch me that much, and when she did it was only my legs/hips, a total of 2 different stretches per leg. That said, the stretching was very painful, but in that "good" way. Not like the pain felt good or anything - it didn't. But good in the sense that I knew it would ultimately make things better. And boy did it! Even with tui na, I generally find I only feel more relaxed and happy for maybe half an hour after the massage is over. This is the only time I've walked out feeling like I was on a cloud. I normally have all sorts of discomfort in my sacrum and hips. Not after this. Those horrible twisty things she did to me left me feeling loose and free. I felt even better the next day - in fact I'd say the feeling of improved wellness lasted at least 48 hours. For the full-body massage, they'll have you change into a pair of elastic shorts (common for Thai massage - I bring my own loose yoga shorts) and take your top off. Bra stays on, but they will unhook it for the back massage. I paid $35 for an hour. I wish I knew my masseuse's name, I'd recommend her to everyone. They also have a frequent customer card. I can't tell you what the plan is - nothing's in English. But after you've had 10 massages, something will happen. I find the mystery pretty exciting. read more

WHOA WHOA. This isn't just any massage... you need to know what you're getting yourself into before coming here... This is a strong, hard, relentless massage not meant for the weak. This is the place where you go to get all the knots kneaded out of you. Whether it's rubbing or stepping on you or cracking your joints, you will definitely feel this. It's nice to only be $35 dollars for the entire hour but know that you should really be giving them a $10+ tip for that time. Still pretty cheap for a massage but once again, it's not just your any ordinary spa. read more

OK yes the place smells like mildew. Not horrible. I think they need to clean out their air conditioner ducts (etc). But what a great deal... 28 for a foot and upper back massage... How can you complain. Yes they use Vaseline., the lady next to me brought in her own massage oil to use. (Next Time i will do that) Obviously you are coming here if you want a massage... not an spa experience. read more

Even though they steadily keep increasing the prices, it's still cheap at $35 for a 1 hour full body massage. Although, I've noticed they inconsistently tack on around a $10 minimum tip. I've had a few different experiences here with the full body massage ranging from silent to chatty Cathy talking to her friend next door while giving you a massage. It all depends on the masseuse. The massages are relaxing or effectively painful--depending on the state of your body. Also, if you're hyper vigilant about exposing yourself and/or privacy, this may not be the place for you. There are pull down shades and curtains, but you could flash people if they really wanted a look.... read more

If you want a truly authentic Brooklyn Chinatown experience check this spot out! But, do not expect it to be a relaxing type of massage. I mostly go for the cheap prices and the fact that you can have an hour "Thai style" massage/hair wash for $25. In the end it's actually $35 because they do expect a mandatory minimum of a $10 tip on any service or you will receive the stank eye (see other reviews). I have been here numerous times and even brought many of my friends here. It's always a hit or miss depending on who is your masseuse. You will either leave walking on a cloud after just having a 90 lb. Asian woman walking on your back, or you will leave with a mediocre experience and about $50 less in your pocket depending on which service you had. Do expect the following: - it will be loud, there will probably be men smoking cigarettes outside of the building - the women barley speak any English. Also be prepared to be one of the only Westerners in sight for blocks. - expect to always tip $10, it's mandatory even though it's not posted anywhere - the masseuse will be probably talking to the person next to her ... or even on the phone. Yes, in some experiences they have actually answered the phone and had a short conversation all while massaging you (way to multitask!) - there is no real privacy, it's mainly cheap blind style curtains that barely separate each area. Even the rooms with 4 walls have a large window in the door. - ladies be prepared to be handed a strapless stretchy cloth that looks like a shower curtain - if you get the Thai style massage, you will get your hair washed and shampooed. Some masseuses will even go the extra step and clean your ears with a q-tip. Your hair will not be brushed or dried, it's not included in the price. - if you get the hour full body massage, the masseuse will walk on your back holding the bars on the ceiling. The pressure of this really depends on how she is feeling, either she will go beast mode on you like an alligator wrestler or you will barely feel it at all. If you try this spot, it's hit or miss remember. You have been forewarned but for the price it's pretty decent. I have yet to find another place like it in the area. read more

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This place is pretty...GREAT. The price cant be beat for 35 bucks an hour for a full body massage. When you see the monkey bars above the massage table, you know its about to go down...because she walks on your back. Money well spent! Cash only and horrible parking in the area. No appointments needed, just walk in. read more

Good deal! $35 for a full body massage. I have been here about 5 times in the pass year. I was training for a triathlon and needed monthly massages and thank goodness I found this cheap place. It's not the quietest place, the rooms are divided up by sheets, they have a TV in the back for the foot rub room and they have a salon in the front so your going to hear people shuffling around and talking here and there but it's not too bad, BUT HEY it's $35 for a full body, 1hour massage. You don't need to wait for no groupon go enjoy this place. BTW, the massages are very strong and they also walk on your back, so if you do not like strong massages tell them to go easy on you. They pretty good about when I tell them go easy not to tough. They also give the best foot rubs! super cheap too $10 for 30minutes! Hollllaaaaa! read more

I come here when i'm in desperate need of a massage and don't have time to go to my reg spot in Chinatown. $35 for a full body massage/hour $28 for a foot and upper body masage/hour the beds are separated by curtains, its not quite/peaceful. the masseuses talk to each other when they work and will pick up their cells if it rings. it's a hit or miss depending on the woman you get. i usually get lucky and get a good one that's not totally loud or rude. but 1x i went i had a lady that was constantly talking and the massage was just bad. i felt worse walking out of there than i did in. oh yea- if you tip less than $10 they will chase you as ask for more. after that horrible experience i've gone back 1x and got the foot massage. i've got 3 there so far and always w them same guy. (don't know his name). but it's always very good. i think going fwd i will only go here for the foot&upper body just to avoid the full body masseuses. ps. they do have the TV on in the back where the foot massage is. but i just listen to my music and zone the noise out. read more

Elizabeth Arden this isn't. But I will say, I was happily surprised with my facial today. The place looks like a regular hair salon from the front; then you walk through a row of massage tables separated from each other only by rigged-up bamboo shades. At the very back they have 5 or so chairs for the combo foot/back massage ($28), in front of a flat-screen constantly tuned to Chinese news or soap operas (thankfully, at a low volume). My facial took place in a tiny closet-like room across from a massage table, so I could watch the massage therapist walk on some big dude's back. In terms of cheapie Chinatown facials, this one was pretty good. My facialist was a teenage-looking girl with cold fingers and a really strong (sometimes almost too strong) pressure during the massage. I couldn't tell what products they were using, but they felt fine... the smell was a little old-ladyish, but whatever. I got my face cleansed, steamed, a nice strong face massage, some good extractions that didn't hurt too much, and a mask that was applied over a layer of what felt like cheesecloth over me. Then here comes the best part: after the mask came off, my facialist asks, "Shampoo?" I thought I misunderstood, since most of the staff doesn't speak English, but apparently a shampoo is included in your facial. So I get up, go out of the room and to the massage table that the big old guy was lying on just a while before. I'm not sure how exactly, but somehow some kind of head attachment or hidden partition allows you to lie down and get shampooed -- with no water running down your back or shoulders. While she was shampooing/conditioning me, she gave a really great scalp massage. And then a blow dry! The whole thing cost $30 -- a total steal. So yes, I would definitely come back here, and even make a cheapie spa day of it by getting a foot massage/facial/shampoo! I would've given this four stars, but I subtracted a point because my facialist answered her cell phone twice during the facial, once actually having an extended conversation while she was doing extractions on my nose. The bonus was that as I was leaving, I discovered a bakery specializing in Chinese egg custards across the street. read more

The worst experience i've ever had! As soon as you walk in the place there is a pungent mildew smell. The place is dank and dreary. I got the foot massage for $28. They used vaseline to massage my feet. Also the girl only focused on the upper part of my feet, didn't touch my heels at all. Also, there was Chinese tv blaring in the background which was not relaxing at all. There were employees washing their own hair in the foot basins if the massage chairs. Then as I started to try to relax, men came walking out in their boxers. At the end of it all, my friend I gave our masseuse 20% tips for the service, my friend's masseuse told her it was too cheap and you're supposed to give more. I will never go back to this place. It's dirty, smells, and the people are RUDE! read more

Okay, have been 3 times now: it all depends on who you get to work on you. There's one super super strong foot massage guy, younger 30's ish with a very short haircut and some calluses on his knuckles-- this is the guy I want every time for a foot massage. He will cause you awesome, awesome pain-- the kind you want from a deep tissue massage. No problem asking him to back off when it's too much, just say "pain." Heh. When my husband and I went to get foot massages together, he got the amazing guy and I had a woman who did just a so-so job. Wish I could have tipped her less but like all the other reviewers said, they ask for $10 across the board. I am not bothered by the Chinese news on the TV or the young women talking on their cell phones or washing their own hair, like one reviewer was ticked off about. But if you want a serene spa-like environment, probably skip this place. read more

This is a great place to get a massage, facial mask and hair wash. This even includes a blowdry. This is a Thai Full Body work up, which is not your average american massage. The massage is inteded to remove tension in your muscles and the pressure they apply is pretty stronf. The blow out was awesome. I will definetely coming back to try more of their services. read more

ASK FOR YUKI !!! Yuki gave me an hour massage, and I feel amazing. She was super nice. I will definitely go back there again. I am an athlete and have a lot of back problems and she was great. THANKS YUKI! read more

By far the best massage place ever in my life amazing and worth the price just went today and I was extremely impressed I will most definitely be back read more

I have been here a few times and have had a positive experience every time. The price in my opinion is very good. The massages are strong and they walk on your back. The only other place I have found that is good like this minus the walking on your back is Hong Kong Gongfu Tui Na in Astoria but it is also more expensive. This is my new go to spa. read more

I have been there several times, most of the masseuses are good. Their pay is almost none, they work on tips that's why $10 tip is minimum. Sometimes they just ask you while massage that "will you give me good tip. I give $20 tip. If the message price is $35, you could guess that they are not paying anything to masseuses Masseuse name Jin Jin is very good Masseuse name Panny talks with you all the time during massage, she is good but if you want to relax and close your eyes during massage, she probably not a good choice for you. read more

This place is a hit or miss depending on who u get. Past couple times I came,the massage was decent. Don't remember who did my massage but she was strong and had good technique. This time I went with 1 other person and got full body massages. Originally wanted foot massage, but there was gonna be a wait, so got full body massage instead. They put us in the same room, which I'm fine with, but what's not fine is that the 2 masseuse kept chatting. Additionally, my masseuse was not consistent on both sides of my body. What she did to 1 side, she did differently to the other side. She also could not get ANY of my knots out. The ones on my neck, shoulder, arm...nope..none of them..she kept rubbing them...but she couldn't get them out. Her strength was just alright, but her technique sucked. Don't know her name but she had on booty shorts and high heeled wedges on. She obviously did not look like a professional masseuse...and I was gonna give her a benefit of the doubt but boy was I wrong. I guess sometimes you CAN judge people by the way they look. Towards the end of the massage, (roughly 3 min left) my masseuse got a phone call and she was on her phone while giving me a massage. -_- My sister said her masseuse was ok. She had good strength and got some knots out. read more

Wow he worked the knots out of my very sore left shoulder. $20 for half hour nonstop working the pain out yes intense but that's what I need and will keep needing when I go back read more

Found out the reason for this cheap full body massage. Most part of the massage involves the masseuse walking on your back or using her elbow to dig into you. And despite telling the masseuse to lighten up the pressure, she still continues to walk hard on my back and makes vigorous circular motions with her feet even after acknowledging my request. Result: I ended up feeling beat up and worse than before. I had to take pain relievers just to be able to lie on my bed for 5 consecutive nights. The receptionist had informed me beforehand the $10 minimum tip requirement. And I realized the reason after the massage. Definitely not going back. Place is very noisy, cubicles are not private, massage therapists talk to each other while doing massages. This is not the place for you if you plan to get a relaxing massage. It is also not for people who has certain musculoskeletal conditions that may be aggravated or worsened by their questionable massage skills. read more

BRING YOUR OWN PRODUCTS TO BE APPLIED FOR SERVICES They are mentioned on Timeout New York too http://www.timeout.com/newyork/food-drink/essential-chinatown-new-york-a-guide-to-the-best-basics?pageNumber=3 I finally found a place that partly reminded me of my hair wash experience in China. The hair wash and blow dry service in China included a real head massage and full body massage. PRO - listed prices are inexpensive - masseuse can speak english - skilled Masseuse "BEI" (removed knots, understand what a thai massage is) - water and tea offered - opens till 11pm - $25 shampoo wash with full body massage service included milk washing face which didn't dry out my face - "JU" asked if I wanted to use the products and explained why some people may not want to use the conditioner or milk face wash - suitable for couples - there's a lot of staff - "JU" hair wash felt like a deep cleaning - "JU" hair wash aren't like giving a head massage too - masseuses were working the whole time and did not take breaks in between - visit 10x for massage and get 2 free massages CON - NO PRIVACY (not a relaxing environment) - interior outdated - blow drying not including in $25 shampoo wash with full body massage service - there was a cigarette smell (it was temporary luckily) - staff spoke in mandarin/fujianese to each other - vaseline might of been boot lag since spots of my skin felt irritated after getting home and i normally use vaseline at home - masseuse JU did not inform me that they will strip the provided gown down - masseuse doesn't really get much cut of the service paid so they rely on tips read more

I'm not much of writing reviews but when I write one it has to be excellent I have been there multiple times and every time I leave a better and focused person this place is awesome the staff are excellent very well experienced in giving message therapy this place is no joke not like all the garbage places out there this place is for real this place services both men and women and totally the best, I thank my therapist Candy and and my other therapist BO, you guys are the best keep up the good work. Thank you tai-shuang-spring-resort and I travel 1 hour to get there and 1 hour yo get home. read more

This is not a resort... This is not for frills... This is not for funny business. This is where you go to get a good cheap HARD massage. I'm interested in knowing what I'm going to feel like tomorrow because man did they get in there. Thanks to all the other yelpers for the tip warning. Even after a $10 tip, the value at this place can't be beat. read more