While waiting for my facial place to open (I happened to arrive earlier than them opening), I saw…read morethis 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.

This is your typical 8th Ave massage place..do not come here if you are expecting a relaxing…read moremassage 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.

Although the neighborhood has seen a surge in massage spots lately, this place consistently stands…read moreout by never having a wait, likely because they're well-staffed. If you're the type who appreciates deep tissue massages that leave you sore the next day but blissfully knot-free and relaxed by day two, this is the place for you. That said, if intense pressure isn't your thing, the staff is good about checking in periodically to adjust the pressure to your comfort level

Went in for the first time for 1 hour foot massage. Service was fine but didn't appreciate their…read morebusiness motto. The listed price for 1 hr foot massage was $35 but upon tipping ( I already tipped over 20%) the person demanded that the tip be at least $15. I paid since I was in a rush to head elsewhere, but the tip ended up being over 40%. Not complaining about the total price since altogether it was still a good deal, but in principle didn't like how they demanded a minimum tip when tipping should be discretionary. If they expect to be paid more for the services that they provide then they should just increase the listed price. For this reason I would not be returning.

It's small and not the fanciest spa. But these ladies have the strongest thumbs. They really got my…read moreknots out in an hour full body massage. I left feeling so refreshed and relaxed. They took me and a friend on a same day request for an appointment. The only peeve I had was that the masseuse is often also the receptionist. She answered the phone and the door a few times, but she made up for it in time so it was okay. Great customer service and overall you can't beat the price with such a great job they did. I would go again!

came here on a Saturday evening only b/c Lavender across the street was booked…read more the lady at the front desk acted like i was interrupting her scrabble game when i asked for a 90 min massage. immediately after it started, i regretted asking for one! the massage was lackluster with no rhythm or symmetry. she actually worked on one half of my body for at least 30% more time than the other side. she didn't even touch my feet, which is unheard of in a 90 minute massage...it was also chilly AF in the room. my buns were frozen. BUT TO TOP IT OFF...she made a phone call while "rubbing" my back (since that's basically what this was). she literally dialed a number and proceeded to talk to someone for at least 20 minutes of the massage. then, SHE DID IT AGAIN. another phone call about an hour in. these weren't "i'll be home around 9pm" calls...these were long conversations about God KNOWS WHAT. i don't speak Mandarin. awful. unprofessional. i will never return and do not suggest it.

I had one of the best combo foot and back massages here. I thought Jason was really exceptional for…read morethe Foot Massage. These prices are more in line with prices from 20 years ago - in the 2000s! It blows my mind! PSA for these reflexology places - Tip should be at least $20 for an hour of service as opposed to the typical 20-25%.

I've been having issues with my feet for sometimes and what caught my attention about this place is…read morethat they focus on heel spur (which unfortunately it's something I have). With that said, I decided to give this place a chance and my experience was incredible. They speak English and they are located in the basement so it can be hard to spot but once inside, their space is cozy, warm, and very relaxing. They even have a fish tank so it gives this place a Feng-Shui vibe. The massage I received from my masseuse was absolutely fantastic!!! He knew exactly where all my knots were at and focused on it instead of just massaging at areas that didn't hurt. The seat was very comfortable and before sitting down, they even offer me water. With my 30 min massage, it also came with hot stones that my masseuse would use to rub my feet. It felt so good that I felt like he was melting all my pain and tightness away. I also had a body massage as well, and with that they would take you into a private room to focus on all your kinks and knots. I would point to him places I would like for him to focus on and he did. If he moved to a spot I didn't like and I ask him to move back, he was more then happy to do so. Overall, I had a wonderful experience here and I'm definitely planning to come back whenever my feet starts acting up again. They are priced very responsible so make sure you tip them well.

"In New York City, massage services are subject to a local sales tax, usually totaling 4.5%, for a…read moretotal tax rate of 8.875% including state, local, and commuter taxes. Sales tax should be calculated on the actual price paid (discounted price) for the service, not the original, undiscounted price." Disappointing Experience - Unfair Charges on Groupon Deal I recently tried to book an appointment using my Groupon, but unfortunately, my experience was far from positive. The person handling my appointment stated that I will be charged $14 in taxes based on the original price of the service, not the discounted Groupon price, and 10%. This is against the law, as taxes should be calculated based on the amount actually paid (the Groupon price). I tried to address the issue, but it was clear they weren't interested in correcting the error, I was recommended to cancel my Groupon. I feel this is both unethical and misleading. I would advise anyone using a Groupon for services to double-check how taxes are being calculated to avoid unnecessary extra charges.

This place most definitely redeemed themselves today. Booked a couples massage for me and my…read morehusband and I have to tell you it was one of the best massages we both had. Quiet, very relaxing and the two ladies were wonderful. Highly recommend.

Not the best location to get a massage in NYC but still a good one in 8 Ave…read more It's a smaller place than other massage places, but they also do haircuts in the front of the store. Cons: - The privacy here is practically nonexistent. The curtains are so light (and slightly see through!) that they open up like the Red Sea whenever someone passes. Also customers and staff open up the curtains like someone is not still naked in there getting a massage. - Since it's an open space with just a loose curtain to separate the beds, you hear everything that other people talk about, like staff talking to their friends/customers about previous customers. The massages I've gotten are super super intense. Could be a good or bad thing. I don't think they know how to massage lightly because when I ask them to massage lighter, the masseuse does it for a minute before she goes back to the same amount of pressure as before.

Great place, well given massage. And staff seemed friendly as well. I will be back with my…read moregirlfriends for a spa day at some point!!

My massage was great - definitely go and try them out…read more I had the foot and body massage sessions

Very unfortunate experience. A local favorite of my gal but today's experience was disappointing…read more Asked for a 20 minute massage in the chair, the masseuse massaged me with one hand to be on her phone on three separate occasions. After realizing it wasn't going to get any better I had to stop the low effort lackluster massage to make her aware. Instead of apologizing she appeared shocked to have been called out on her work ethic. I remained polite but refused to pay or continue for services that my toddler can perform.

I have been here 4 or 5 times. I usually get coupon in groupon. It is very reasonable. The massage…read moreis nice always makes my sciatica feel better. I would reccomend to anyone in pain. Thank you i will be back soon. Antoinette.

I am from LA and after more than a week of traveling, my body desperately needed a good massage. I…read morefound this spa on yelp and thanks for the reviews, I had an awesome massage from May. She spotted all my knots and really worked onto it. Overall, it was an awesome experience and will definitely book at this spa again if I travel Staten Island next time.