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.
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