Moved from Ca a few years ago came back to visit and this was one of my first destinations!! So clean, And the staff was soo nice! Highly recommend the body scrub its worth every penny read more

I went to Irvine Spa on a Saturday afternoon, hoping for a nice, relaxing escape. The entrance fee for single access to the amenities and common area was $40, and they accept credit and debit cards. There was plenty of parking right in front, though it was quite busy when I arrived. They offer full-body massages and skincare services, and the spa itself was clean and tidy, with very friendly staff. However, once I entered, I noticed the steam room wasn't hot at all. it was just warm, with sprinklers. The Jacuzzi felt murky, and the cold plung had too much chlorine which made my eyes burn. The steam room was the main reason I came, for a warm, muscle-soothing session, but it just wasn't relaxing. I told the staff, and the manager, Asia, was extremely kind and professional. She acknowledged the issue, refunded me, and explained that over the weekend, they do keep the temperature lower to accommodate the crowd. Still, I was aiming for a hotter steam, and I believe a proper steam room should have a strong flow of steam not just a warm room with sprinklers. That said, I left within 20 minutes but I give this spa five stars because of the cleanliness, the professional staff, and especially Asia, who handled everything with care and understanding. read more

Irvine Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

I went into Irvine Spa expecting the same relaxing experience I've had before, but this visit honestly caught me off guard. The hot jacuzzi just wasn't hitting the same. I sat there for a good ten minutes and didn't even break a sweat, which is unusual because it used to be one of the best parts of coming here. Then the cold tub had this really strong chemical smell that didn't feel like normal chlorine. It reminded me more of Clorox, and as someone who maintains a pool at home, I could immediately tell something was off. At that point I felt uncomfortable enough to just get out, change, and leave instead of trying to force the experience. I'll be real, I was frustrated. I was already thinking this was going to turn into one of those situations where I'd have to argue back and forth or just accept the loss and leave upset. I was honestly ready to give this place a one-star review and say I felt like my money was wasted. But that's where Asia, the manager, completely changed the experience. She was calm, understanding, and genuinely apologetic without making me feel like I had to defend my concerns. She refunded both me and my friend with no hassle, which I really respected because I wasn't there looking for anything free, I just wanted fairness. She even gave me helpful advice for next time, saying if something feels off, just leave within the first ten minutes instead of waiting it out like I did. I ended up staying around twenty five minutes because I was honestly in disbelief, trying to figure out if it was just me or if things had really changed. That guidance alone showed she cared about the customer experience moving forward, not just the moment. So while the spa itself didn't meet my expectations this time and I probably won't be coming back, Asia absolutely deserves recognition. She turned what could have been a frustrating, negative situation into one that still felt respectful and handled the right way. read more

After leaving an honest review, I received a message from their staff telling me to "go back to Florida." That alone should tell you everything you need to know about how this business operates. Instead of addressing legitimate concerns, they resort to childish, unprofessional, and inappropriate responses. This only confirms my original experience, this is not a reputable or well-managed spa. Between the poor service and the way they treat customers who provide feedback, it's clear this place lacks basic standards of professionalism. There are far better options out there that actually respect their clients. I strongly recommend avoiding this business. read more

Irvine Spa - Private Message received by Irvine Spa staff after leaving an honest review!! Childish and unprofessional - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

I-Spa is the perfect place to unwind and recharge. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels calming and thoughtfully designed for relaxation. One of the highlights is the variety of specialty rooms. The ice room is such a refreshing experience--invigorating and a great way to wake up your senses. On the other end, the fire room brings a deep, soothing heat that helps you fully relax and melt away stress. Moving between the different rooms really makes the whole visit feel like a unique wellness journey. The cafeteria was a pleasant surprise too. The food was genuinely delicious--fresh, satisfying, and exactly what you want after spending time in the spa. The drinks were just as good, super refreshing and a perfect complement to the experience. Overall, I-Spa offers a great balance of relaxation, unique amenities, and tasty food. Definitely a spot worth visiting when you need a reset.I read more

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I had such an amazing experience at I Spa in Irvine, and I will definitely be back. This wasn't my first time at a Korean spa, but it was my first time receiving a service here and it did not disappoint. First, let's talk about cleanliness because that matters. The entire facility was spotless. From the common areas to the locker room and spa areas, everything was well-maintained, clean, and comfortable, which made it easy to fully relax and enjoy the experience. When you first walk in, you'll place your shoes in a locker (no shoes allowed inside), and you'll be given a wristband that acts as your key and ID throughout your visit. They also provide clothes to wear in the common areas so you can comfortably walk around and enjoy the space. The common area is co-ed, but once you enter the locker room and spa areas, it is separated by women and men, and yes, it is fully nude in those areas. In the locker room/spa area, they provide everything you need: Plenty of clean towels Shampoo, body wash, and lotion Showers and space to get ready There's also a vanity area where you can do your hair, makeup, and get dressed before leaving. You can bring your own products if you'd like, but they truly have everything covered. The amenities were great--cold plunge, jacuzzi, saunas, salt room, ice room, and more. It's the perfect place to spend a few hours relaxing and resetting. They also have a cafeteria where you can grab a light bite, which is perfect if you come on an empty stomach. There's even a small arcade area for kids (12 and up), although I personally wouldn't recommend bringing children unless they understand how to be quiet and respect the relaxing environment. One thing I really appreciated was the quiet work area, a space where you can bring your laptop, sit peacefully, and get things done. There's something special about being able to relax and work at the same time... it almost feels like you've mastered life a little bit. Now for the highlight the body scrub and massage. I had Jenny, and she was AMAZING. The service was thorough, relaxing, and honestly one of the best I've ever had. You can tell she really takes her time and cares about what she's doing. I will say this, after a massage like that, your best plan is to go straight home and get in the bed You will be that relaxed. Overall, 10/10 experience. Clean environment, great amenities, and top-tier service. Highly recommend. read more

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I enjoy this local Korean spa. It's relaxing and clean. $40 to use the facilities. Yes you have to be naked in spa but they do give you lounge wear for the coed area. It's honestly not that uncomfortable as everyone is just there. I do wish they provided bigger towels, not the gym sized towels. A gf and I ate at the restaurant for the first time recently. We shared an entree and ordered 2 drinks. The lady that served us was really rude when I asked for an extra bowl and set of utensils. She had an attitude. That left me really tense and annoyed. The tables we sat are were the low traditional tables sat on the floor. It was super comfy. The coed rooms are nice. The only thing is, it depends if you are in the room with others who aren't considerate bc people actually talk on a normal tone while others are trying to relax. There can be more enforcement from staff to remind people to use their quiet voices. It's probably better to come in the daytime when people are at work. Will try that next time. read more

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I have fond memories of visiting the public bath house in Korea with my mom and grandma when I was a little girl. This place reminds me of those days. Irvine Spa offers everything from a public bathhouse, steam room, various sauna rooms, an ice room, cafeteria and eating area, and more! For $40 entry, you can stay for up to 6 hours. The facilities are really clean and the food options are pretty great! I always have a great experience. read more

It was cold and rainy for the past couple of days (which hurts my heart as a native Californian and lover of sunshine weather), so what better to spend NYE at the Irvine Spa?! What's Included: Check-in at the front desk offers general admission ($40/person with a 6-hour limit) plus optional add-ons like acupressure, oil treatments, combination massages, and body scrubs. We went with general admission, which includes: - Gender-segregated wet spa area (cold/warm/hot tubs, misty/dry saunas) - Jjimjilbang - common areas with heated floors and themed rooms (forest, fire, ice, salt) First Timer Experience: As a Korean spa newbie, I was admittedly nervous (especially hearing about the fully nude wet spa area!). However, my anxiety quickly melted away once inside. It was SO much less intimidating than expected, and once I got over the initial nerves, it became incredibly relaxing and absolutely worth the $40 admission. Cleanliness: I was genuinely impressed by how spotless everything was. Workers were consistently on standby, promptly cleaning bathrooms, showers, and common areas throughout the day. My Favorites: The hot tub, forest room, and salt room were absolute highlights - perfect for decompressing, opening pores, and loosening muscle tightness in peaceful, quiet spaces. Minor Drawback: Some visitors don't always respect the quiet rules, especially in the themed jjimjilbang rooms. Occasional loud conversations and electronic device use can disrupt the tranquility, but these instances were brief and temporary. Bottom Line: Highly recommend for relaxation and self-care! read more

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I've been here twice now, and I think this will be a place I would regularly visit. Both times we came here, we got the acupressure massage, which is 55 minutes, and it comes with spa admission ($40 value) which I feel is worth it. Essentially, your massage is $85! You pay for your experience, and they give you a locker key and a pair of shirt and shorts (pink for women, don't remember exactly the color for men whether blue or black). When you first enter, you take your shoes off at the first locker room based on your key number. You walk in further to the second set of lockers where you put your belongings and get changed (or walk around on the women's side in the nude). They have plenty of towels for you to use. On the women's side they have bathrooms, an area to get ready (hair and makeup done self service). Then there is the spa area where you take a shower to clean yourself before going in and/or before leaving (amenities include body wash, shampoo, conditioner, mirror, dividers between each shower with a total of 6 showers), cold overhead shower, saunas, different temperature pools (cold, warm, hot/warmer). You are scheduled at a time to get your massage and can wait in the women's side waiting room, which is next to where you enter the women's side. Seems like it was significantly busier on the weekend than the weekday we came last time. The massage rooms are for individuals (no opportunity for side-by-side couples massage). Both times my masseuse did excellent jobs. The first time I came here, something to note was that my massage was just almost too much, but I feel they gave really good effort. I am someone who definitely needs a lot of work on their knots/muscle tightness. The second time, it was more comfortable. Service was friendly both times. They do seem to expect and are grateful for tips. They will give you an envelope (or you're supposed to pick one up) and either Venmo their username listed on the envelope or just place cash in there, which you are less likely to have given the spa experience. After the spa, we went to the jjimjilbang, where both men and women can hang out. You'll enter a large room with heated floors, plenty of floor seating and limited table/bench seating. Towards the left of the room is where there are the different therapy rooms (clay, salt, cold, heat, etc) for different skin goals. It felt so nice to alternate between the rooms. It's a bit themed too. The cold room basically was like walking into a fridge with carpet on the ground, ice on the walls. There is a dry heat room where it has almost like a furnace. I can't remember each of the rooms' features, but that's the idea. They have a work/lounge room where you can bring your laptop to work or other things, like at a coffee shop. They have a food court (or more like their own restaurant). It always feels so nice to get a hot soup after getting a massage and being in the jjimjilbang. Prices were reasonable for food. My partner has been to another Korean spa in LA, and mentioned that this spa was probably cleaner and enjoyable compared to the others. Overall, I would highly recommend! read more

Irvine Spa - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

What a great experience. Came here for my birthday. This was such a gift. Lots of rooms to experience meditation and wellness at various levels. People are great. Great service. Prices were great. Paid $135 for the spa access and 55 minute body massage with oil. Sophia was my masseuse. The massage was comparable to an orgasm. I felt so much pleasure in my whole body. I will make going here part of my wellness. Thank you read more

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This has been on my bucket list for years. It was my first time going to a Korean spa and I loved it. I'm definitely coming back You could make a reservation or walk in. It costs $40. My favorite was the pink salt room. They had a hot sauna, forest room, and ice room. They also had a study room and the common area where you can lay on pads or massage chairs. They also had a food court and I definitely have to try it next time I go. We stayed there for 5 hours and it was so relaxing. They also have additional services like massages and scrubs. They have a separate shoe lockers and regular lockers. They also have shampoo, conditioner, and body soap. read more

This place is so cool! I've never been to anything like it here in OC, but have heard so many great things about the spa. The whole thing was an experience, and I'm excited to come back and see what else they offer. This is a Korean spa, that offers various types of sauna rooms, a salt room, and an ice room. There's also a public bathhouse separated by gender where swimsuits are not allowed. I did see that they offer body scrubs and massages here, but didn't get a chance to try them. When you first enter, you pay for your activities, and then are given a uniform to change into for the common areas plus hot room areas. The common area is dimly lit, and is more of a relaxation area with mats to lay on and nap. I was so comfortable in the forest room that I nearly snored! I also love that there's a cafeteria for you to grab a meal if you get hungry. Currently it's $40 for the hot rooms + the common area for 6 hours. There's also free wifi here, so you could spend nearly a full work day at this spot. I went with another friend and we both loved the experience! read more

I was a little put off by the reviews mentioning this place being crowded and hesitant to try it. But I decided to check it out myself. I went to Irvine Spa on a Tuesday around noon. Admission is 40 dollars and I scheduled a body scrub for 70 dollars. I've been going to the Korean spa in Ktown for years so I had something I can compare to. First I love how this place separates shoes storage area with the changing area. The floor inside the lady's changing area is a lot cleaner than I expected. Standard spa area with hot tubs, showering area, dry and wet saunas, relax room and a small chilling area. I also appreciate this place has a working room where people can bring work/study materials there to work on while relaxing in a spa. My body scrub session was insanely good! Cheaper and better than the other place I've been going (not gonna mention names here, lol). I felt so much better after my body scrub session. During my time there, it wasn't very crowded but I could see that happening due to the facility size and the dense population in Irvine. Overall I love this place and will go back. Parking is free and has lots of spots. Free WiFi and food court also available inside. One star is taken from the broken hairdryer not being replaced timely. read more

Irvine Spa - Just laying on the heated floor and chilling - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

I came here and got a body scrub. It was amazing. The body scrub with massage. I came here with my friend and it was so nice and relaxing, I gotta do this like at least every week or two for my health. I highly recommend anyone to come here! It's so great. read more

I didn't fully know what to expect. I've been to two similar spas before--one in Atlanta and an onsen in Tokyo--so I had some frame of reference. I'd describe this as an affordable place to lounge and reset. It's not fancy or luxurious in any way, but you can easily spend five or six hours rotating between the hot tubs (which are very hot), the ice-cold cold plunge, various saunas, the salt room, and the "ice room" (cold, but not freezing). There's also a large common room with heated tile floors where you can nap or read on mats. That part was genuinely relaxing. The Good * The salt room * Heated tile floors * Very hot tubs and solid sauna options * Spacious, calm common lounging area * Food looked and smelled great The Bad The biggest issue for me was sanitation. Slippers aren't allowed, yet during the five hours I was there, I didn't see the floors cleaned once. In a high-traffic, barefoot environment, that's concerning. Have they ever heard of athlete's foot? I got some foot spray today bc my foot is starting to itch a ) The women's bathroom consistently had bits of tissue paper on the floor (those dispensers are hard to manage), and I saw a used Q-tip (thankfully no visible ear wax!) and a bottle cap left in the salt room. The hot tubs also seemed heavily chlorinated--my eyes were burning after about eight minutes. It was President's Day, so it was crowded. There were a few pre-teens being their kid selves--not badly behaved--but without supervision it made the space less relaxing. They made up games in the ice room and took up the whole space (cute... but also, not exactly spa vibes). One of the kids was coughing up a lung every six minutes, which definitely didn't help the relaxation factor. As for the café: food averaged around $20 per plate. It looked and smelled good, but for that price, you can eat at one of the many nearby restaurants, be served at a table, get your food in under 45 minutes, and not have to clean up after yourself. The setting just doesn't quite justify the price point. -------------- The $180 Scrub + Massage (120 minutes) This experience deserves its own section. First, the scrub is no joke. The treatment area is on the gender-separated side of the spa. Therapists escort you to a semi-private space with a vinyl-covered table that's intentionally wet for the exfoliation. At first I was confused--but yes, they wet the table on purpose. And scrub they do. It is thorough. Extremely thorough. I felt like a dirty dish getting scrubbed with a Brillo pad full of Irish Spring bar soap (that's exactly what it smelled like). They get very close to some private areas--so just be prepared. The warm water poured over you throughout was actually lovely, and my skin felt incredibly clean afterward. Then you shower and return for the massage portion on a dry table. Now--the massage. My friend and I both joked that we got the "angry massage." It's clearly cultural rather than personal, but it involves firm, abrupt movements--arms and legs repositioned quickly, deep pressure, strong stretches, and occasional jarring pushes. At one point, my "bad" knee (which has visible surgical scars) was placed in an awkward position and what felt like a full judo or kung fu move was done on it. It's still a bit sore. My friend has a shoulder injury, and her masseuse yanked and pulled her shoulders back in the blink of an eye, causing pain. They don't ask beforehand about tender areas to avoid, which would have helped. To be fair, the therapist wasn't actually angry--we figured that out once we started laughing through some language misunderstandings. At some point we were cracking each other up. But during the massage itself, you genuinely can't tell what's happening or what's coming next. The face mask was a pleasant surprise--cold but refreshing. I passed on the hair shampoo. Interestingly, I didn't feel relaxed during the massage. It felt more like an ordeal. But afterward? I did feel looser and calmer overall (knee aside). It worked--it just wasn't the soothing, tranquil experience I personally prefer. ------------ Final Thoughts For $40 admission, I'd go back just to enjoy the hot tubs, salt room, and lounging areas--IF sanitation improved and slippers were provided. As for the $180 treatment, I'll likely go elsewhere--not because it's bad, but because I prefer a calmer massage style and a more serene environment. If you're looking for an affordable, spend-the-day spa experience and don't mind a no-frills, high-traffic atmosphere, this may work for you. If you're expecting luxury, meticulous cleanliness, or a gentle, zen like massage experience--Don't. read more

Enjoyed a girls day here at I Spa! For my bestie's bday, we each had a one hour full body massage and spent another 4 hours enjoying all the amenities, including a delicious Korean meal to conclude the visit. There is a 6 hour limit. I loved the heated rooms and the fact that there are a good handful of them. Each room explains the benefits and some have suggested usage time. Also enjoyed the saunas, hot tubs and cold plunge in the same sex locker rooms where you will be nude in. The entire facility is clean and spacious. There is a restaurant inside and we enjoyed Sundubu Jjigae (boiling tofu soup) and even marinated raw crab with rice. Everything tasted great and hit the spot after a spa day. The massage was good but not the best in my opinion. It wouldn't be a waste to enjoy the amenities alone for a cheaper fee. Either way, highly recommend! read more

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First time to a Korean spa and it was quite the experience. This place is huge but very clean. I booked an oil massage 55 minutes for $135 which includes use of the facilities for 4 hours. You're given a uniform and a wristband locker key when you check in. First stop is to put away your shoes. Then you enter the locker room to put on our uniforms. We had the massages first. The oil aka Swedish massage was ok. Good pressure but interesting technique. No use of forearms or elbows really. After the massage we went into the common areas to use the hot and ice rooms there. A lot of people were listening to music or watching their iPad or wearing a paper face mask. Then we went to the restaurant and ordered a bibimbap with bulgogi to share and was actually really good. Next was the wet area. You have to be naked in this area so if it's your first time it may be a little intimidating. They have a steam and dry sauna and 3 small pools - hot, warm and ice. I only lasted a minute in the ice bath! They have showers both standing and sitting and a large area if you want to do your hair and make up as well. You can definitely make a day of it here. Would definitely come again. Bring your own towel if you want a big towel bc all their towels are the size of a hand towel. read more

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I've been going to iSpa for a long time now. And I've had a lot of great experience previous. This is ONLY a review from the last few times I've gone (in this year 2025). Love the food. Still really enjoy it. Amenities are still generally kept clean and taken care of mostly. There are some things that may or may not be out of order but nothing too out of the ordinary. They are simply *too many people*. And a good number of them are annoying yappers. Cannot come here to relax almost ever anymore. Which is very unfortunate since their jjimjilbang is very nice. Not to mention what's been going on in the men's room. Inappropriate touching of oneself and ogling. I heard they were getting a hold of it but in the case it hasn't been fixed, here's a little warning. Previous ratings have been 5 - to 4 - to now 3 stars. read more

Irvine Spa - Katsu - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

The lady with a knee-brace who works behind the counter inside the restaurant has severe anger issues and mental issues. She threw a to-go container at me because I asked for an extra one, then she walked away after I said "are you serious?". Not exaggerating, she literally threw it at my stomach and was mad at me about asking for an extra to-go container. She didn't come back out after that and made the older woman in her 60's operate the counter. Also 20 minutes before that, when my gf and I were ordering food, she yells at my girlfriend saying "oh my god! Come on! Are you serious?!", because my girlfriend was taking a few minutes to decide between two dishes and was just asking questions about each one. This lady with a knee-brace is in her 50's but acts like a mentally ill child. Lawsuit waiting to happen. Outside of that, ISpa is pleasant and a cool place, but this incident really put a bad taste in my mouth. Apparently the restaurant is independently operated, however the managers of ISpa need to find a way to remove that crazy lady with a knee brace. Again, lawsuit waiting to happen. read more

TLDR; nice spa with hot tubs of different temperatures and traditional Korean saunas This relaxation complex is situated right next to Tustin Legacy. I call this a complex because it is huge! It contains communal areas to relax, four different Korean sauna huts plus a cold room, hot tubs of varying temperatures and a cold plunge area, and even a cafeteria and work space for after your relaxation session. There are also massage therapists that you can book sessions with, though I did not try that. It's not inexpensive (well, spas in general are pretty costly) but I would go again as a treat to myself. read more

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For my belated birthday celebration I decided to finally check out a Korean spa. $35 for admission, which includes the spa/sauna area (nude, gender separated) and a common area with the jjim jil bang themed rooms and a courtyard area with heated tiles. There is also a cafeteria with tasty and relatively affordable Korean food. We booked a body scrub as well for $65/person, which was an interesting experience. I had never been bathed on a table before, and they really did a thorough full-body scrub. After checking in, you put your shoes into a locker and then your clothing in a larger locker. The nude area has cold, warm, and hot pools, a dry sauna, and a steam sauna. There are also several showers. There were also TV areas with recliners (uniform necessary in those areas). It was not my first time in a nude spa (common in Asia), but it was definitely interesting seeing the variety of men. We enjoyed the common area with friends, including a yummy meal and the various rooms (hot, red clay, salt, forest, and ice rooms). We spent the full 6 hours at I Spa and the time flew by! read more

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The ultimate self-care treatment! I watch a lot of koreanovelas, and I've always wanted to try a korean day spa. My sister and I went to try out this spot in Irvine. It did not disappoint! The staff were very cheerful and friendly. The locker rooms were spacious, and we were given a shirt and short to change with. We tried all the sauna rooms, including the salt room and the ice room. It wasn't very crowded, and there was a lot of space. We laid down and relaxed for a bit in the main sauna area. It was very quiet, and everyone was respectful of each other. Afterwards, we had private massages! Then, we headed towards their restaurant, which is also in the building. We pretty much ordered everything in the menu! Everything tasted so good, especially after our massages. I would definitely come back again! read more

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I used to like this one, Now the hot and cold temperature are not proper, tried to save cost in energy? C'mon!!! The security patrolling in Naked Men Area are VERY annoying like you are criminals. They do NOTHING. That you should cut cost, what a waste. I go to KSpa now. Bye bye read more

What a great experience! Food was delcious, scrub felt amazing (besides the ticklish spots, all the rooms were so nice, and the pools were great! read more

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I-Spa is a huge Korean spa in Irvine. I like coming here since it allows me to disconnect for a few hours. When you check in, they give you a uniform and a locker key. The locker key first opens a locker for you to put your shoes into. Then you'll walk into the locker room to change into the uniform. The locker rooms, hot tubs, sauna, steam room and cold plunge are separated by gender since you're fully naked. The hot rooms (salt rooms, clay rooms, etc) outside the locker rooms require uniform since it's both genders. They also have a Korean restaurant here. We got a massage and spent a couple of hours in the facilities. Massage was amazing ($115 for a 60-min deep tissue). Definitely don't recommend going with friends. Might be awkward! read more

Irvine Spa - Menu - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

Took my sister here for her bday. We've never been, but have heard of these places. Also seen them in lots of kdramas so we knew about the being naked areas. We opted to do General admission, which is just the common areas, the 5 saunas, lounge room, kids room and restaurant. Overall, it was good. We stayed about 3 hours. The sauna rooms ranged from hot to super hot so it was a bit much for me. I'm a winter kind of girl so I lasted maybe 5-10 minutes in those rooms. Didn't last much in the cold room either cuz it was freezing when you're dressed in shorts and short sleeves. Food was good and got to chit chat and catch up with my sister so I enjoyed it over all. I would probably come back during the winter lol. read more

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Sad that they raised the price to $40, but still think it's super worth it since you get to stay up to six hours. This place would be 100% perfect if only the private spa areas separated by women and men were bigger. For the women there are two hot pool areas and one cold one, all a little bit small and can get crowded with there are a lot of people. I love the variety they have they have a lot of different hot rooms like clay, ice, etc. The common room is huge for you to lay around and there's even a study room you can do some work. There is also a cafe that sells classic korean snacks and food. Which tastes extra good when you're hot and sweaty. read more

No doubt--100% one of the best Korean spas I've been to. I can't hype this spot enough--the people here were seriously amazing. I told them upfront about being in treatment for a back injury and asked them to please be extra gentle, and somehow they pulled off a full-body scrub while still being INCREDIBLY CAREFUL. My skin was LUMINOUS FOR DAYS. Aside from the scrub, we got a seaweed treatment that smelled incredible. I was a little hesitant coming in because of my back--I've been super cautious with massages this year--but the staff were true pros. They listened, adjusted everything, and made the whole experience feel safe and overall relaxing. ISpa was super accommodating. TIP: Korean spa experiences are different from a typical spa experience (think full-body scrubs, longer sessions and common areas with other peeps). Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated before/after sessions. Its open seven days a week and open until 10 PM the day we went-clutch. Zero regrets. I recommend 100%. read more

Here is what you need to know to have the best experience as a girl (idk I hear it's different on the guy side): -order a Korean scrub pad set from Amazon and bring yourself to scrub -bring your own shampoos and conditioner, body lotion, face wash, face masks etc -bring a water bottle - they have refill stations. Make sure you are hydrated before. -I bring my shark hair styler, brush, and ear buds I spa is my time to use all my fun products and just focus on myself. The massages and scrubs are very traditional - meaning it's not gentle or a relaxing experience. The ladies scrub your skin down and to a very sporadic massage which is the norm honestly for Korean spas. I have recently felt I miss nothing when I don't get the scrub because see advice above. Ladies - if you are going with a guy - please give yourself like 1 hour minimum in the gender separated area cause you'll need it to enjoy all the amenities. I have found that men finish the sauna area in like 30 minutes which is not enough time for me. I set expectations that they will be waiting for me and to bring a book. The jjimjilbang is visually really beautiful with multiple co-ed rooms. But, it's just too hot for me. I don't really spend too much time there. The restaurant is okay - the tofu soup is a bit watery. I would try to eat elsewhere if possible but it's convenient. The bad - I've seen a cockroach in the hair washing area. The initially showers are really smelly. People leave used towels everywhere. It can get really busy. Overall - I think it's worth 40 dollars entrance. Would recommend skipping the massage and scrub. read more

Reviewing again because I got the chance to come back with my husband and try the cafe. So yummy!!! We probably ordered too much which was not the best idea since you can't take leftovers here. My husband ordered the short rib and bulgogi and I had the veggie japchae and gimbap. We also ordered some drinks, the blueberry smoothie and the Thai slush and these weren't worth it for sure, probably should have just gone for the fresh juice. The japchae was soooo yummy. Still dreaming about this. Everything was hot and fresh. The egg garnish was so aesthetic. The gimbap was decent but I've had better, probably wouldn't order this again. My husband loved his short rib and bulgogi. Would definitely eat here again next time we come for the day spa. The rest of our spa experience was fairly peaceful. I do wish the staff were a little more proactive in enforcing the quiet space. It's very echo-y and when people get on their phones or start having loud conversations it can be quite disruptive to the peaceful spa experience in the heated tile room. I appreciate that the facilities are kept very clean too. read more

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My friend calls this place her santuary. Where she decompresses from her 3 kids and endulge in "me" time. We went on a Tuesday morning (9:30AM), and we practically had the place to ourselves. By 11, there was noticiably more people. We mainly hung out in the cafeteria area and talked - just catching up on gossip and our lives. There were people of all ages enjoying the facility. I thought everything was very clean and well maintained. The outside is so unassuming - like any warehouse building and definitely wouldn't have noticed. There are plenty of parking. The max stay is 6 hours per visit. There is an extra fee if you stay over. I was able to use their office space to apply to jobs and follow up on emails. I noticed a lot of college students also hangout and working in the space. Overall, definitely recommend if you're in the area and looking to rest. read more

First time coming here. This is a place where you have to be very comfortable being nude. There's one section for the ladies and one section for the men. Once you check in, the worker will give you a pair of uniform (in which you need to use in the common area) and key to the lockers. There will be two separate lockers; one locker for your shoes and the main locker for your clothes and any personal items. This place doesn't provide slippers so you will walk about barefoot and towel provided here are quite small, which you can't wrap your body. In the pool area, you'll be able to find couple warm pool and cold pool, and stream sauna and dry sauna. The only thing about the scrubbing area is that its not fully private so it can get noisy which you won't be able to relax as much. I did the body scrub and much which is for $125 for 1 hour. They will scrub every inch of your body. My body felt very clean after all the deadskin that have been removed. As for the massage, the person that i had was a little rough. I can tell that she was using her forearm a lot and poke kinda hard at certain part of the body. Other than that, you will also get cucumbers mask, get your hair wash, and use some kind of milk that they pour on your body. After your services finish, you will get an envelope for tips...it will have the name of the person whoneither scrub or massage I enjoyed using the common area. You'll need to wear your uniform in order to use common area. There's 5 rooms to choose from: salt, ice, fire, forest, and ondol. You can also hang out on the heated floor if you don't want to go any of the 5 rooms. They also have food court as well in case you get hungry read more

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Great place to come and unwind, reset your body. I absolutely love coming here after a race or some strenuous activity. You don't typically need a reservation here, walk ins are almost always welcomed. What to expect: - Once you walk in, you pay first and get a set of clothes to change into - Female/Men rooms are separated, and that's where you get changed into the clothes or use the spa amenities - For the spa, you are fully butt naked and they provide small towels - About 70% of the time I'm there, the towels don't refresh fast enough so you're kind of stuck walking around butt naked lol (there's a sauna room, steam room, many different pools, standing showers, and sitting showers (I would say it's semi clean, I don't really see piles of hair or gross things floating around) - Once you're done with the spa area, there's the different rooms you can walk to (this is co-ed and where you'd put on the clothes they provided) I love that there's different areas to experience like the ice room, a clay room, etc. You can read about it and it's benefits then spend 10-15 minutes of each room. They also have a delicious food court, literally everything in there is so good. I love getting the bimbimbap with the cold noodles which comes in ice. The drinks are slightly over priced but worth it. read more

This place is the opposite of relaxing. It's unsanitary and poorly maintained. It's comparable to a girls bathroom at a concert venue - people speaking loudly, cell phones going off, dirty/wet towels thrown everywhere. They do not enforce spa etiquette whatsoever. It's a very small facility and in need of major updates contrary to what's shown on their website. The water trickles out of the shower barely enough to get your hair wet, let alone wash shampoo out of it. There are obvious rust stains they could easily clean. Globs of hair kept getting stuck to my hand while in the pools. They don't have good drainage so there are puddles everywhere. I felt REALLY uncomfortable walking around barefoot. They have signs all over demanding guests conserve towels, but I only saw small napkin sized towels, no large ones, so I used 6 small towels just to dry myself. My sister and I frequent spas and this is not it. I wouldn't go back if you paid me. read more

I used to love coming here with my mom and daughter this was our go-to spot to relax, but unfortunately the Korean restaurant inside has really gone downhill. The entrance fee has increased to $40, and the restaurant offers very poor service. The staff came across as noticeably unfriendly, and the pricing felt unreasonable $16 for tteokbokki with only about 16 rice cakes (roughly $1 per piece). The woman at the restaurant seemed rude, along with the perceived stinginess, made what is usually a relaxing experience annoying. Overall, what was meant to be a peaceful outing turned into a frustrating visit for me and my family, and we'll likely avoid eating here in the future and opt to bring our own food instead. What's especially frustrating is that this is a Korean food place, yet when we ordered, the meal didn't even come with kimchi. When we asked for some, they tried to charge us $3, and the small side they provided was mostly radish with very little portion. I wouldn't usually mind paying these prices for food, but being so stingy with something as basic as kimchi completely ruined the experience for us and was very disappointing. Charging extra for something like kimchi in a Korean restaurant feels ridiculous. I used to love eating here with my mom, but after this experience, I won't be coming back to eat here again. read more

Price increased a bit and coconut oil scrub and massage is 5min less. Place is packed at 6pm Wed. read more

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Took my husband here on a date. I got the oil massage and he got acupressure (both no body scrub. We both enjoyed it but warning, you and other ppl of your gender will be naked. Some takeaways: 1. Although not necessary, bring cash including $1 bills for the massage chairs, vending machine, kids claw games, and tips. 2. Come early and enjoy all the amenities. It's pretty relaxing! The first time I came, I only went in the hot tub. Dude. I was totes missing out. I kept going in the steam room, cold shower, hot sauna, cold shower, cold plunge, and hot tub in that order over and over only staying for a minute or two each time. Love it. For the cold the only thing I have to say is, Nike - Just Do It. Dunk yourself; it's not as bad as you think and you get used to it. 3. It is mandatory. Take a shower before going in the bath area. They have shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, but feel free to bring your own. You can put personal items in a basket just outside the shower area. No shower slippers. 4. There are two lockers - one for your shoes and a second larger for everything else. They have a vanity with lotion, Q-tips, and hair dryers. If you scheduled a session, you should come at least 30 minutes early, take a shower, and enjoy the amenities. They will call your locker number when it is time. If you don't get a body scrub, your massage will take place in a coed massage area and you will be asked to put your uniform back on. When you get to the massage room, they will ask you to take the uniform off if you are getting an oil massage. 5. The common area had a food court and cafe (not bad!) and five saunas including an ice room. Max stay is 6 hours. Have fun. read more

Irvine Spa - Kalbi and tofu soup ~$27 - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

Our annual I-Spa visit with our boys this time! They weren't into the idea of body scrubs (shocking), so while my husband and I got our usual treatments, they went for acupressure massages instead. I had Lily this time, and she was amazing. I usually go with whoever's available because I've never had a bad experience here, but if you're looking to request someone, Lily is a great choice. She's professional, kind, and really attentive. She checked in a few times to make sure the pressure was just right. Total 5/5. The boys finished their treatments before us and headed to the café to grab dinner. They ordered spicy sweet potato starch noodles (5/5) and hot stone bulgogi (5/5). Both were hits. Drinks? Not so much. Watermelon juice got a 2/5, and the strawberry juice is 0/5. I even asked if they could add a few pumps of syrup to save the strawberry juice, and the staff was happy to try. Unfortunately, it was still pretty bad. I'd skip the juices altogether. One of my sons had read some odd reviews about the men's side, so I was a little nervous about bringing them. But they're basically adults, and their dad was with them, so I figured they'd survive. Luckily, nothing weird happened, and both boys said their massages were actually really good. Everyone left relaxed and happy. Another successful spa day. read more

Irvine Spa - Spicy chicken and pork bulgogi - both 5/5 - Day Spas Near Me - Irvine, California

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One step closer to completing my goal of visiting every Korean spa in the U.S.! iSPA was definitely a nice addition to my list, and while it has some great features, it wasn't exactly the relaxation haven I was hoping for. Here's my breakdown: THE GOOD: Facility & Cleanliness - Super clean, modern, and well-maintained! Loved the layout, and everything felt fresh and tidy. Amenities - They had everything! The steam room, multiple saunas, and a huge cold plunge (which was actuallycold--love that!). Common Co-ed Area & Heated Floors - Obsessed! The entire common area had heated floors, and I literally fell asleep on them. So cozy! So warm! The vibes were immaculate. Towels & Water Stations - Plenty of towels and hydration available, which I always appreciate at a Korean spa. Food - The food was actually pretty good! A little on the pricey side (as expected for a spa), but convenient and tasty. ‍ SERVICE:I got the coconut scrub massage and wow--so worth it! My therapist, Connie, did an amazing job. I've had a lot of scrubs before, and this one was up there with the best. Skin? Baby soft. Mind? Melted. Soul? Cleansed. THE NOT-SO-RELAXING PART:Now, let's talk about the elephant in the room... or rather, the constant yapping in the women's spa area. If you're coming here for deep relaxation and meditation, be warned: it's loud. The women's side was more of a social hour than a spa. Groups of girls chatting away like they were at brunch. Like babes, get your mimosas after the spa, not in it. At other Korean spas (looking at you, Pearl Spa in SF), staff enforces a quiet atmosphere, but here? Not so much. Even in the Himalayan salt sauna, I was meditating, and suddenly--boom--girl gang catch-up session happening right next to me. It was giving... wellness café vibes instead of spa serenity. FINAL THOUGHTS: Would I go back? Yes, but not to chill--just for the services and the experience. Best for: Socializing, getting a great body scrub, and enjoying the amenities. Not ideal for: If you need absolute silence and deep relaxation. I'm trying so hard not to let loud people ruin my Korean spa love, but it's a challenge. If you don't mind some background chatter, you'll love it here. If you're looking for a true zen escape, this might not be the best pick. But hey--another spa down, many more to go. read more

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