Ok, you might have noticed it's really cheap to get a message in Chinatown. There are all these little places, many under street level, with pictures of body parts, organs, teas, herbs, Chinese... More

Ok, you might have noticed it's really cheap to get a message in Chinatown. There are all these little places, many under street level, with pictures of body parts, organs, teas, herbs, Chinese lettering, and whatnot. Maybe you've even been a little afraid of these places, thinking that after luring you downstairs with the offer of a $21 1/2 hour massage, that you'd be knocked out and sold to the slave market. Ok, maybe you don't fear this, but I wouldn't blame you, given the decor and obscure look of some of these places. That's why I'm going to write a review of 2 good ones I know. Yes, you can get a $21 1/2 hour massage, $42 1hour long massage, $28 40 minute foot rub here. This is one of those windowless places under street level. They're open 7 days a week. I found them open during a blizzard this winter, at night, when everything else was closed down. Like many of these other places, they are VERY LOW on ambiance (all you get is a windowless poorly lit room with about 4 massage tables lined up, no music). So don't go if you're looking for spa treatment. However, they do give VERY GOOD massages, if you like a deep, intense massage. The different masseuses seem to apply the same program and techniques on your body. In just 1/2 hour, they cover the full body really effectively. I like Mei Mei. Not everyone speaks English. But don't be afraid... you won't be sold to the slave market. Remember to get a card. After 10 visits, you get 1 free!
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