Lucky Eastern Spa

At first I was hesitant to try this place because I knew it was going to be painful. BUT it was so goooooooodddddd!!! It is not a pampering massage with gentle touch rather straightforward, simple, to the point massage. I’ve had back massage and foot massage. I am a weekly regular now. LOVE this place!

For a $ 45 massage its the best around. I leave feeling amazing and stress relieved. I reserve my $ 150 – 200 massages for a deep tissue, but this is everything I need for a more casual relaxation. I go at least once a month and fear I may be addicted. I have had one experience that was sub par, but most staff do a great job.

Do you know that feeling when it hurts so much and want to scream? But then you don’t because you don’t want it to stop…
One of the best massages I ever got. The lady knew exactly what she was doing, and even though it was very strong it was pleasant. I didn’t come to relax, I came to get my back fixed that was full of knots and in lots of pain. I left the place with a huge smile on my face — and no, not from a happy ending (they have notes stating pretty clear they don’t do that :))).
Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a real good massage. If you are a baby and want someone to pet your back, this is not your place.
I will def be back. Probably tomorrow for a foot Massage (gotta try that too)

Tom is excellent went in for the because my neck and back was killing me came out pain free. The process was a little painful but I preferred that way get all the knots out. Will definitely be back.

Please note — my rating is not stacking this up against the $ 200/​hr spas that surely exist here in Manhattan, but that’s not my bag and that’s not what you compare this spot to.
That said, in the realm of reasonably priced spas this place is awesome… Cordial service, great technique, and thorough massage. Signs requesting you leave your undergarments on make it pretty clear (to me anyway) they aren’t that kind of joint, which I appreciate.
Things to note if you’re particular about massage/​spas. Ambient noise is noticeable here: timers, doors, street noise, front desk conversation, etc. Living in Manhattan I now, more than ever, can tune out noise pretty easily and it doesn’t get to me. Also, the foot massages I’ve gotten are amazing (worth the extra for a separate 30 on the dogs) but note that the massage chairs are just inside the front door. Only a big deal if you don’t want other customers seeing your feet I suppose.
As a recent transplant from California, I had my neighborhood spot back in Walnut Creek that we frequented on about a monthly basis. Moving here we were definitely stoked to find a place at the same level for less money. Granted there are smaller rooms, no couples rooms, and a little more noise — but the prices are better and it’s closer :-)
Long to short, give it a try at least. The worst that happens is you get a quality massage without breaking the bank, but might not be totally comfortable in the space — no harm no foul!
Also — if you get hooked like we did, be sure to ask about their list of «regulars.» Should be something like «11^th massage free» or something.
For reference, other massage experiences I’ve had are The Lafayette Park Spa and, Sahra Spa (suite) at The Cosmo in Vegas, and Remède at the St. Regis in Bal Harbour.

This is your typical Chinese massage factory, except not so much a factory (it’s pretty small). Your experience here will totally depend on what your expectations are. I expected to get an awesome, firm massage. And that was pretty much it. No frills. For $ 45/​hour, I think I definitely got my money’s worth. Some things you may want to consider:
— Rooms do not have doors, only curtains, and walls do not go all the way to the top.
— You WILL hear everything going on. EVERYTHING. Cars honking, ambulance sirens, the front desk phone, people talking, massages from rooms next door, etc. EVERYTHING
— They only give you a towel to cover yourself. It’s a large bath towel, but still, just a towel.
Regardless, I felt a lot better walking outta there than I did walking in. Winning!

No frills and a little scary from the outside, but they are very friendly and the foot massages are very good and strong. They charge $ 35 for 45 minutes or $ 40 for 60 minutes. I went on a hot summer day and it was a bit warm in there (wish they would crank up the AC) but I will definitely be going back.

Worst massage I have ever had. I am in more pain after leaving and had to take Advil for days.
I kept asking the girl to be more gentle and she would ease up for a second then go back to digging her fingers into my back and shoulders.
They charge extra to use a credit card.
The staff is very pushy and it was difficult to relax when you can hear everything going on around you including dishes being cleaned.

Amazing cheap deep tissue massage. No frills, of course. But great for pain management or really tight muscles. I would definitely recommend !!

Best value for massages in Manhattan. You won’t find another places that charges such low prices for such great massages.

I went to get a 60 min deep tissue body massage and i got the only male masseuse. He was pleasant, respectful and really good at working out all the knots on my back. Pressure was really hard, the way i like it.
I gave one star less because he told me an extra 30 minutes would cost $ 20 but when i went to pay it ended up being $ 30. So $ 45 for first 60 minutes and then $ 1/​min thereafter, $ 75 in total not including tax and tip. It works out better if you just do 60min, no more.

These five star reviews aren’t exaggerating!
Decided to give it a shot on my lunch break based on the rave reviews, and I wasn’t disappointed. First, everyone was very friendly, and the space was clean. Moreover, the one hour deep tissue massage (full body including scalp and face reflexology) was out of this world, especially considering the $ 45 price tag.
I left glowing.

Great cheap massage place! Definitely a no frills massage so if you’re looking for the pampering really nice environment type of spa this isn’t it. That being said if you want an awesome 1hr deep tissue massage for $ 45, this is your place.

This place has very friendly service and gives a really nice massage! Foot massages aren’t in a private room and are right behind the register which was a bit weird (pretty much listened to all phone calls), but otherwise, for the price you can’t go wrong. I prefer a place in Chinatown called Renew because it’s cheaper and I like the facilities, but I’ll be coming back here when I don’t want to make the trek.

I LOVE THIS PLACE. I almost didn’t want to write about it since I want to keep it a secret and have it all to myself. I try to go there at least once a week to help deal with the stress that sitting in a cubicle for 12 hours a day puts on your body.
I like very deep and firm massages, but my husband doesn’t at all — and we are both very happy when we come here.
The staff always asks what kind of pressure you prefer and if you have any problem areas, etc. They also speak excellent English — I have never had any issue with communicating, something I can’t say for a lot of other Tui Na places.
Their hours are very practical for the busy NYCer and its even possible to walk in without an appointment. I can’t say enough great things about this place.

After 6 days at a tradeshow mainly standing in unsupportive shoes my feet were in dire need.
I walked in from the street — no appt and had a 30 min foot rub. Felt like I had new feet afterwards.
My only qualm is that they set a loud timer to go off so the staff know how long is left — it made me jump the first time.
But overall: This is a no frills, no fuss place. Friendly, efficient staff. Solid massage. I will go back.

I am also guilty of not usually writing reviews but this place is amazing. I came here a couple of times the week before and after I did a half marathon and the massages were a life saver. The staff is professional and the massages surpassed my expectations.
No frills but it is a very clean establishment. If you’re looking for the best sports massage without breaking the bank, this is the place to go.

Best foot massage in NYC! No pain no gain! Found it from Unilocal reviews and previous reviews were spot on. No wonder there are a lot of regulars. I would def go back again!

the best massage place in NYC by far. Lao does an amazing foot massage and Sue is excellent for body massage. Highly recommend for anyone either living in or visiting the city. You won’t regret it.

I’m traveling in NYC and have been walking a lot for four days. My feet hurt really bad and I NEED a massage before I go shopping today. My friend and I walked by this place, and I decided to give it a try. I didn’t expect much, thought I’ll just get an average massage but I enjoyed it so much and my feet felt SO much better after the reflexology session. The guy did an awesome job, it was a vigorous and ‘painful’ massage but it will leave you feet feeling wonderful after.
I might come back before I leave NYC *sad*, I definitely recommend you to give this place a try. Though it’s small and not as fancy as other spas, the service is excellent — nothing to complain about!