足康樂 (or in Mandarin, Zu Kang Le) was the first massage parlor I went to in HK. I was a little bit hesitant about the services as the prices seemed too good to be true. HK$100 for a 45 minute foot massage? HK$120 for a full body?! I'd seen places in Causeway Bay that charge HK$200 or more for also a 45 min foot massage. My only way to find out was to try out!
Our friend recommended us this massage place after we finished a grueling obstacle race. He had done two full body massages (90 minutes) and a foot massage (45 minutes) for HK$340. He claimed it was the best massage he went to in HK.
The next day my friend and I called in to make an appointment. They speak both Mandarin and Cantonese, and a little bit of English if you don't speak Chinese (just say "foot" or "body" and you'll be fine). I requested two foot massages, to take place concurrently, in the same room (turns out you're all in the same "room", with divided rooms for full body massages). Because they didn't have enough masseuses, they asked us if we could do alternate foot and body and switch after 45 minutes. I said sure. Then my friend said she didn't want to do the body massage and called it to change to foot. They were very accommodating and accepted our request.
When we got to Wan Chai, along Johnston Road, the location was not too hard to find. Once you reach 220 Johnston Road, there are bright purple signs advertising 足康樂. Enter through the street door and take the stairs up to the first floor where you will see the entrance to 足康樂. Ring the bell and a staff will let you in.
The massage staff were very friendly, we spoke to them in a mix of Cantonese and Mandarin, more the latter towards the end, as the staff were from China (some from Sichuan, some from Guangdong, very diverse!).
My masseuse was able to pin point all the tight points and knots in my upper back and shoulders. Even cracked my back and it was so loud, she even said "You have an old person's back!" Haha! For the leg and foot, she used unscented oil to massage out any sore points in my muscles.
In the end, we opted for a foot and body massage, HK$220 per person. VERY GOOD DEAL! I will be back!
Things to note:
1. If you want a full body massage, be sure to call in advance and reserve a time so that they can allot a room for you.
2. They offer free wifi and water/tea!
3. Opening hours are: 10:00am to 12 midnight or (00:00), NOT 12 noon. Their business cards and signs might be a little confusing, I asked them to verify and they indeed meant 12pm NIGHT TIME. read more