I really like the atmosphere. The music is good and the oils the use are a great quality

This place just isn't the same anymore. The place has a stuffy odor and the sheets didn't feel super clean. All this was still somewhat ok, considering the price. But the therapist was so distracted throughout the 90minutes. Her phone was vibrating and she was clearly answering it. She stepped out a few times to talk to her colleague. And the icing on the cake was the demand of more tip!! I think I was being pretty nice and gave her 22%. And she had the audacity to demand 27.78%! I normally have no issues tipping people 30-35% when I get massages. But the service was mediocre and therapist was unprofessional! No thank you. I used to go there frequently but haven't been since I moved away. And I was actually so happy to go back there again today. What a disappointment. read more

Just wanted to share my recent experience for the people planning to visit this massage center. Me and my wife went to this massage center for some relaxation and my experience was horrible. We have gone to multiple massages but this was the worst massage we ever got. We both started feeling headache and backache after the massage immediately. My wife complained about it immediately to the person but we didn't get proper response. But body ache got worse next day and got fever. My wife called massage center to discuss this politely. But the receptionist started asking weird question and started yelling. She was very annoying and blaming us only instead of any apologies. I would expect at least some politeness and apology. Save your money and time. read more

I went in for a 1 hour massage today. When I went to tip after, she insisted that I give her a $15 tip. Asking for more than a 20% tip. That is unacceptable to have that expectation. I went in once before and did not have that problem. Linda is the person that did my massage. read more

Stop being cheap people the massages are $30-$60 depending on what you get! Other places charge $250+. The least you can do is tip $15-$20. You're still getting a damn good deal! Been going here years. My favorites have come and go, you just have to find someone you like as well as any other place. Still go here never had issues. Is it a 5 star resort type massage? No, but is there wait and reservations? No so you get what you pay for stop leaving horrible reviews for small business that are trying. You don't like it just don't come back. You guys act like you paid over $100 and omg rip $20 that's the least you can do for personal 1:1 service it's not like they are serving you food they are touching you nonstop for that hour. Still my go to easy to get in- massage spot! Thank you guys for hard work & service! read more

Not satisfy with the service and the tipping system. There was no one there when we arrive and finish. The massage was not as expected compared to other previous experiences. Felt like she focused too much in one area and left very little time on other area. Very unhappy about the tip. We paid 15% since the massage was not great, but she insisted in 25%. Very unprofessional. Not planning to return read more

20% tip offered wanted more. Made a relaxing hour stressful and uncomfortable at end. Again 20% is plentiful in any service but not here read more

Polite. Respectful. Lucy is very good. But note it's a no frills place. So don't expect smells and bells. read more

Tried the place out last week and not sure if I'll visit again. Did the 1 hour massage, but my massage didn't last the full hour (I timed it). Was about 10 minutes short. I'm not sure why they don't time it themselves so they know. the massage was alright too. I feel like after the back, the lady didn't try as hard. Moreover, they force higher tips. As someone who wasn't satisfied with the service, I was forced to tip higher, which was very unprofessional. read more

The place was very clean and was brought back to a private room upon arrival. Judy did an amazing job with my Accupressure massage. Really enjoyed her deep tissue massage.... She asked me several times if what she was doing was ok. Will def request her again. Only downside I didn't like was Lisa at front desk trying to charge us $10 more. We hadn't had a chance to tip our gals yet she tried to force us.... I gave 20% It's not clear at all how and where you are suppose to leave the tip.. plus her English was very poor -- hard to communicate. read more

This is the most dirtiest and shady establishment! Yikes! The towels they use for massage literally smell like urine! The owner is an Asian woman who is very rude and veryyyy pushy with tipping! She physically followed us out to our car since we didn't to grab cash from the car to tip, it was easier for us. Disgusting behavior. They all wait like animals dying for food at the register when massage is done and all expect a tip, I'm not sure what. I let her know to never approach our car or personal space, very low grade customer service and forceful on tipping, they expect $20 per person in a business where it's ran like a sweatshop. During the entire massage period, my masseuse person was laughing and talking loud to the other masseuses which was extremely annoying and something I didn't want to hear during "relaxation" time. Bathroom had a few dead roaches as well. Not a clean place. The service just makes it even more worse. read more

I used to like going here until today. I usually tip $15 but today I tipped $10. She tapped me on my shoulder and said, "excuse me, I need more. I need at least $15" I gave it to her but I found it completely unprofessional and I will not be coming back unfortunately. read more

I've been coming here for years. No frills but affordable and consistent. I like that I can pay via Venmo. Best value is one hour foot massage although I almost always get a one hour body massage. I'm a loyal customer. read more

I've been coming here 4+ yrs. & customer service is always great! Quiet atmosphere w/ relaxing music. Kelly is an amaaaazing massage therapist for those that like deep tissue massages. I came in with so much lower back pain & left very satisfied! I will definitely be back very soon. read more

They forced me to pay more tips! I was ready to give them 20%tip. BUT they are angry to the and holding my credit card to keep forcing me to give more! 30%!！ or they won't let you go! Still keep your credit card! Should I call 911?!! read more

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Lady at the counter asked how much tip. I said $10 then proceeded to insist $15 and I said it's a tip. I think $10 is reasonable and it's what I can afford. She said tip is $15 and went ahead and charged it on my card without my consent. I told her you can have the extra $5 but it will be the last time I visit her establishment. I understand things have gotten expensive and masseuses work hard but so does everyone else. If they want to be paid more then they can increase price but to add on extra tip without the customers consent is fraud. The other reviewers are right who were forced to pay more. There is this queen amongst reviewers who has the audacity to call others cheap because they pay 17% tip ONLY To her I say you don't have the right to judge others. 17% is not cheap. You don't know what others health or financial condition is like. Some have to have massages out of health necessity frequently and can't afford the cost let alone a tip. If we could all afford your $250 massages then we would go there where it's clean, quiet and luxurious. This is not that place so keep your opinion to yourself. I told the owner "why don't you pay your employees more instead of forcing me to tip more". She didn't like it. It's a noisy environment where everyone talks loud. read more

If I could give ZERO stars, I would. I would only go to this place if you are looking for a cheap massage. The service is ABSOLUTELY horrible. The masseuses are rude, are speaking in native tongue while giving a massage, and are in a rush when giving a massage. My masseuse was even walking in and out of the room a couple of times to greet costumers coming in or to answer the phone. You dont feel relaxed at all. My sister and I were kind enough to give a $10 tip to each of our masseuses and they DEMANDED that tips are 30% of the massage price. They are a complete rip off and BEWARE of this! read more

Be aware, Ladies here will FORCE you to TIP $10 MINIMUM!!!! When paying my $30 bill I asked her to add a $7 tip, which is a 25% tip. Lady was RUDE and began to speak about me to her coworker. She added the $10 tip and went against what I told her, she GAVE HERSELF a 34% tip even when I said no 25% tip ($7) many times. If they want to charge more money they can simply increase their prices and not be MISLEADING people. She had the nerve to add the $10 tip and walk away to the back room to avoid me. I was in disbelief of what I had just witness, very UNPROFESSIONAL. My sister was planning to bring my parents for a message, that was 3 guest they didn't get for their poor customer service. read more

I came in at Noon ? Nobody available? She said come back at 2pm ?? The whole Idea was to get a massage while my son's at school ?

FEMALES DO NOT LET THE MALE MASSAGE YOU! Male masseuse continued to put his finger tips into my but crack, lift up blanket to see my breasts, I could feel his boner rubbing my arms the whole time and he rubbed my actual butthole two times!!! I felt disgusting and sexually assaulted. Two stars because he actually did a great massage when my butt was covered and my boyfriend liked the female masseuse but I couldn't relax at all. The whole time I just kept praying he'd stop touching my butt crack. read more

I've been to this location for two times and I really enjoyed the foot massage here very nice clean and friendly environment definitely a place to try for a foot massage read more

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my bf and i just left this place...at first glance, looks sketchy as windows covered, no pricing on outside...but once inside warmly greeted and presented with massage options. They have a variety ranging from $20 - $60 but we opted for: * $24.99 for chair massage that includes head, hands, feet, legs and back. (1 hour) * $30 - table massage which is better bet if you have neck, shoulder, back pain (45mins) The chair massage is in a big room lined with recliners with others whereas the table is in a draped/private area as you remove your top for the massage. Reasonably priced and semi-relaxing (some noise from people going in and out) but you feel great after you leave....in the same shopping center as New Town Sushi so grab a bite after! read more

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I feel really bad for everyone who was sexually assaulted here. I was nervous the man massaging me was going to go up my legs but he didn't. Here's the back story: my boyfriend wanted a massage so we found this place and walked in. They told us we need to call and book an appointment. They couldn't book an appointment in person for some reason even though the computer was in front of them.. So we walk outside and my boyfriend calls them in front of the massage parlor then they book our appointment. Lol. They squeezed us in for a couple's massage later in the evening. We were in separate cubicles? I guess is how I'd describe the rooms. You can hear everything. I didn't read the reviews until my man and I came home. He started reading the reviews out loud but I couldn't figure out why he was acting a little tense and decided to read the reviews more carefully. My massage wasn't bad but the guy massaging me came awfully close to my privates as he massaged along my legs. I've gotten massages at other places and don't have a problem with men massaging me but there seems to be that one pervert who ruins it for the rest of them. The other men who have massaged me else where have been very professional and aren't weird when massaging my body. I only came here because my guy offered to pay for my massage and in his experience, he's found some great Thai massage places that weren't overpriced. Me, on the other hand, I'm willing to pay a little more for a safe space that's quiet. Granted, I've had my share of bad massages that were overpriced so I don't know what to tell you. After our massages were done, I asked my guy why he was acting tense and told him he was looking a little cold. I asked if the woman who massaged him made him feel uncomfortable or if he got a free handy or blowjob and doesn't know how to tell me. He realized they were recording us the whole time after our massages were done. There was a camera on the floor he spotted when he was getting dressed. So now they have a video of him in his briefs and me topless with a thong on. He also stated the lady who massaged him rubbed against his dick to see if he'd react. My guy is handsome okay so I expect women and gay men to admire him. I have no problem with it but what I have a problem with is this Golden Massage docu-series about the dark side of getting a Thai massage and the sucky-sucky, handy-handy manipulative tactic broads use to get an extra buck. Just an FYI, men get harassed too and they are allowed to feel uncomfortable. Don't rub up against their dicks unless they say its okay too. I felt terrible seeing him look cold and uncomfortable when we got home. Of course, we got harassed to tip more at the end. They were holding his credit card. I'm writing this review for him because he is afraid they'd go after his credit card if he wrote it. read more

I now consider myself to be a "Regular" here. I will warn you that my first 2 interactions with them over the phone trying to see if they would be a good fit did go well. I mention this to keep others from feeling discouraged. The staff speak Mandarin and very limited English so there were unable to answer any of my questions over the phone. Once I made the appointment and arrived everything went well. Other reviewers have stated that the pricing is $20 for an hour massage (as recently as 3 months ago) but the price has doubled ($40 and hour). They do offer a prepaid program (with a punch card) where you pay for 10 hours ($400) upfront and receive 11 hours. Price wise they are now about the same as the other small massage places. I have been working with Amy who is great. She always gives me the full hour. She is able to tell where I need more work. There is a language barrier but this has not be a problem because before we start I point to where I would like her to focus and parts that I would prefer she skips. I have had masseuses in the past who talk the entire time making me feel obligated to respond but with Amy I get to relax the entire hour. As others have stated the facilities are not fancy but everything is clean. They have individual cubicles for individual massages with a curtain for privacy at the entrance to the cubicle. The lights are turned down low and there is soft classical piano music playing in the background. I always leave here feeling great. read more

Just call them for fun and entertainment. The person on the other end is SO welcoming! Do yourself a favor and skip this place. They don't honor their appointments they make with you; if you have to wait, they will offer a foot massage, but they will charge you without letting you know they will. They have a suggested tip. They will hound you if you don't pay their suggested (defined) tip. Try some other places and skip this one. read more

My first masseur (I didn't ask his name) was so unskilled that 10 minutes into the massage I asked for someone else. Cindy took over and she was amazing! read more

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Okok! Not to good!! first time here take alot of money Not to good read more

The worst experience I have had in a massage place. We called at 1PM for a 6:10PM appointment. We were booked and was told to arrive on time. We arrived exactly at 6:10PM and was turned away. The only reason was "I am sorry." This is absolutely unacceptable! If you want to cancel, you should atleast call the customer and not let them travel to just be turned away for no reason. If I could give zero stars, I definitely would. read more

Cash only or Venmo. My boyfriend and I came on a Sunday morning we called ahead a made appointments. We both got a full body acupuncture massage $45 each for one hour. The place was very clean, warm and the music was soothing. Everyone one wore masks and everything was sanitized. It was one of the best massages I have ever had. I didn't get the name of the lady who massage me, but she was very nice and made sure I was comfortable. I felt like a new person after. So worth it. I highly recommend coming here. read more

golden relax center offer relaxing foot and body massages . which helps improve blood circulation , metabolism and detoxification . The benefits of our massages include treatment of headaches , stress and tension reduction . Regular massage therapy and acupuncture treatments can help with the treatment of diabetes , allergies , insomnia and circulation problems . Sedentary jobs can create neck , leg and back pain , enjoy a massage or acupuncture！ read more

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I've been coming here for a while and honestly can't complain! Yeah it might take a few tries to find someone you like but once you do it's def worth it. They have their regular foot massage area and private rooms! Their prices are great and that's what makes coming here more worth it. I personally like Lina she's very attentive and gets all my knots out. Amy and Lucy are also great. I haven't tried their men masseur yet but I'm sure they are great too! read more

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Me and my husband tried the 1 hour feet massage , my foot massage is more like rubbing lotion on my feet and leg . No pressure point , no force . I understand this was tough time for business , but the lack of trying turns me off , definitely not coming back . Lisa ( I think she is the leader ) did mine for 10 min it was good, but was handover to another amateur afterwards, which feels like applying body lotion/ touching the entire time .can not call this a massage , it is touching . I YouTube on reflexology tutorial afterwards , my husband said it was better than them on 1st try .... So I will save my $30 + tips =total $40 to $45 in future . read more

This was a wonderful experience. I stumble in to this place by luck . Very respectful.I came in after a long day (Gross) very Hygienic. I will make sure to make time to stop by before a full work day . Tip them well because they earn it 2 time what I do at dinner I am completely amazed by their strength as they knocked out knotted muscles all across my legs shoulders and back . read more

For $20 an hour you get what you paid for... but man I'm more sore after the massage than when I first came in. Not good!

I had a really great massage here i had recently been extremely active and hurting from my activeness. They found knots that i didn't even know i have I was a bit stiff as well and now I can move freely. I preferred the medium to hard massage and there was a combo of different techniques but they definitely worked I will come back again. read more

If i can give 0 star would be better. She answers the phone 4x while giving massage. I asked her for not answering the phone after 3x but she still did answer the phone. She even go to the front desk and greets the customers. Really? read more

Went here yesterday since we don't usually celebrate Valentine's Day on Valentine's Day since everything is overpriced and lines are ridiculous. Well, my husband and I came yesterday. Massage was okay, too much oil was used. I did like how the lady got on top of me like a monkey and massaged me.. She did put forth good great effort. My husband said his put way too much oil so much he had to shower as soon as we got home. When I went to pay, I was unaware of the increase, or was there one? I don't know if she just charged me more because she thought I wouldn't know. But for the body massage, it's usually $45, she charged me $50 each. I gave a $20 tip and she looked at me and asked me for more. Welp, that's all I had and really? I know some people who only give $5. My thing is is that a tip is not required and when given one, you don't ask for more... Who does this????? I know some people for even good service don't even tip 15% which yes is crappy... I gave 20%. Be happy with what you got... We will be trying somewhere else. Oh, and they always say their name is Lisa, no matter what female it is... So if you ask for Lisa, you won't get the same Lisa. LOL read more

I got the 30 min foot massage & 60 min acupressure. The acupressure massage was good but the foot massage was a bit weird..it felt more like scratching on my feet. Also, when I got up to pay, she demanded a 30% tip! I said I only wanted to leave 20% but she kept arguing with me & finally gave in to 20%. I don't think they should be demanding extra tip especially if you aren't 100% satisfied with the service. read more

I would say I'm a foot massage aficionado and having been through so many, I would say my partner and I had would agree this is one of the best ones I've had in the bay. We did the 70 min foot and body combo for $35. What a steal. We tipped $15 each. I had Kevin and my partner had Lisa. Kevin seemed to hit all the rights spots during the foot massage and the neck/shoulder. You can tell he worked really hard so please tip very generously- these people barely make a minimum wage to do hard labor. Unfortunately my partner is moving to San Jose but we will try to keep the treck up here again when we can. read more

Very nice place, I had tried a full body massages by Andy, who is very good. Afterwards, I felt much relaxed and slept better in the night.