Pandora Foot Spa

I have started coming here regularly, the receptionists are always quite helpful and the massage therapists are great. It’s conveniently located with plenty of parking but if you want a massage on a weekend evening or certain weekday evenings, i would recommend making reservations. Most of the massage therapists don’t speak much English (they’re from China) but will do a great job and understand the basic massage phrases. Eric is my go to for the full-​body, he’s great.

Probably the best massage I’ve ever had, and I’ve had massages at the Four Seasons. By far the best value for the money but I would go beyond that and say that they focus on the massage and not all of the wonderful smells and flavors that the top and spas provide. You will leave feeling truly relaxed.

My husband and I have been here many times and always get good massage therapists. We have been to many Asian massage places and this is our favorite one in the area for a good priced, excellent valued fully body massage at an Asian massage spot! It’s about $ 50 for an hour.

Preeety small place, but I got a wonderful massage by the lovely Sunny. She was very thorough. I really felt I got my $ 30 worth. Ya its no longer $ 25. So don’t be shocked. Gotta say I was a little reluctant at first but I needed a massage badly! Glad I got Sunny shes awesome! Im Not a big tipper, but I think hard work should always be rewarded, so I tipped her $ 10.
Tip-don’t be afraid to speak up during your massage, quietly of course

I’m really disappointed with this place I had made a reservation for 3:30 the lady said she had a spot for me but then I go there and she tells me she gave my spot to Someone else to come back at 5. Very shitty customer service. Won’t come back again!

I’ve gone twice in 1 week! Love this place. I need it to relax. Everyone is no nice and the service is awesome. The service is unique and delivered just how it should be with full throttle force!

I have been going to Pandora Foot Spa for off and on for the past few years. I have always been satisfied with the full body massages. I highly recommend Pandora Spa. I always refer Pandora Spa to my friends and families. My elderly parents go to Pandora Spa for full massage almost once a week and they are always pleased with the services with personal attention that they receive. I highly recommend Pandora Spa.

Great place to stop in and get a foot massage. This is strip mall store front which is what you should expect, nothing extravagant and fancy. The massage was excellent. This is a typical Chinese massage place. They talk amongst themselves and there can be a language barrier. Again the massage was excellent and I know what I was expecting in terms of the people. Keep that in mind when you pick a place.
There’s a nice day spa elsewhere and a massage will cost you $ 130. This is a an hour foot massage with some body work and that felt great, too. All for $ 30. I called and told them I was bringing my son. They took care of him with the perfect pressure. Yes, these places are highly dependent on tips and it may seem rude that they do so. They’re all like that. No negative review from me for that. You sit at some restaurants and you’ll see an automatic 18% on your tab. So, 20% or 25% on a $ 30 massage is really not a thing. They are happier for it and you really can afford that. There’s tons of parking and it’s not a little hole in the wall like other places like this.
The only reason to be fair about not being a 5 star is I believe 5 stars is for a top notch place, ambience, atmosphere and quality. Some will see that it doesn’t look top notch and these things with chattering amongst themselves can irritate some.
I will be back here for sure. They had a full room so others like them as well. They had plenty of people to take care of their customers. There was just about no wait and they took care of us well. The person at the front was excellent in terms of customer service.

For those who understand that a foot massage involves more than just your feet, and that it’s different than a traditional Swedish massage, this place is a good find. The massage you get really depends on the masseuse. Some are fantastic and some kinda suck. But at least if you get one who kinda sucks, you won’t have spent a lot of money. Also, I’d say that they err on the side of more deep tissue type massages (or maybe that’s just me because I’m a large somewhat muscular guy) but you can always tell them to go lighter on the pressure. Anyway, the best thing about this place is the price — it’s far more affordable than a typical Swedish massage.

The massages are fine give the price. The lady in the front is always very accommodating. If I still worked in Redwood City, I would still go here.

I tried Pandora over the weekend for the first time and it was NOT what I expected it to be. The basic protocol, the set up, the environment, the noise factor, the workers chatting + hawk watching, etc. were just OFF. That’s the best way to put it or in more of an articulate words… «run down» from what I am use to with foot spas. Think Motel 8 style and the modern day term «so not on point» aka sloppy. I’m sorry but some of the reviews here make it sound like a high end foot spa. I’ve been to MANY on the Peninsula in my days and this is by far the lower end of the chain.
Two stars because 1. the lady at the front desk is sweet + made me smile and 2. this place could have potential if they made the environment more relaxing and more pleasant.
My masseuse, David, approached me and did not look thrilled to work on me. His energy and attitude were off. I felt an IBS attack coming as he started not knowing what the heck to think as he grunted and was baby sat by other workers who all were talking in a language I could not translate. You KNOW when people are chit chatting about you though. Please don’t try to fool anyone. It’s obvious and the same crap they pull at most nail salons. Chatting + pointing = dead giveaways.
The foot bath was barely filled with water and whatever was in there was cold. They want to start you up and have you sit on a stool to do your back and unless you have super man posture I can guarantee you are going to get your hunch on. No thanks. I told them i wanted to lay down only and sitting like that was hard on my back. They then had be stand in the water bath bucket and twist around. Anyone with balance issues could of easily fallen over. It’s not safe.
The massage itself was not that enjoyable. I wasn’t even about to try to communicate with him because his attitude was a bit intimidating after all the gruff of first impressions. I think I was more relieved that the session was OVER than relieved of stress (whole point of going in there right!?).
On my way to the restroom I noticed orkers are getting their CHILLAXING on in the regular full body massage rooms. Literally, nap time? #thuglife This looks bad for business and made me question cleanliness. I felt the same way about the foot massage area & sanitation.
$ 30 and I tried to be polite with a $ 10 tip but this is not a place I would want to further invest my money or time into.
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I will NEVER EVER go back to this place. We went today with my husband and got a 60 minute full body massage for $ 50 which was not bad but my husband said he was in so much pain most of the time because the gentlemen that help him was being extremely rough with him. My husband has really thick skin and can tolerate pain. So when he was telling me I thought he was joking but he still kept complaining about pain in his back even when we got home. So I took a look at his back and I couldn’t believe my eyes. His back was so bruise and red. So I decided to call pandora spa and I talked to the lady in the front about it. I sent her a picture of my husband back. Her reply to me was «it’s ok, it’s only bruise it will go away in a couple of days». I really don’t think this people know what they are doing. So people just safe your money and go to massage envy. My massage was a little painful around my neck but overall «ok» nothing I would go back for. We understand that they pressure here and there but not to the point of bruising your skin that way or leaving you in pain. Really bad massage and poor customer service.

It’s like any other massage spot… it’s hit and miss depending on who you happen to get. That’s why it’s important that if you do get someone really good, don’t get snobby and try someone new the next time cause you might get a miss. Instead get their name and try to request them every time. I’ve made this mistake more than a few times and always kick myself for it. I love going here for a quick/​cheap 30min to 1 hour massage!

David gave me a great foot massage and I left so relaxed and unstressed. It is clean and they use clean towels for everything.

So far this has been my go to place for foot massages. The receptionists are very nice, the therapists seem pretty professional (not chatting with one another), and it has been pretty consistent. I enjoy Eric (deep pressure) but make sure to communicate with him if it’s too deep, he doesn’t read body language very well. My bf really likes David. David has a much more soothing touch (great therapist but sometimes smells like smoke). I’ve only had men bc I ask for deep pressure and so far they’ve all been pretty good.
My main concern is that there is a communication barrier. I am half chinese and know how to say very little in mandarin. But for those who don’t speak chinese, it can be challenging to ask them not to work on certain areas (try charades). My bf doesn’t like his face worked and tries to tell them but it doesn’t always work. Other than that, this place does a pretty good job, the setup is good, feels clean, and the people are friendly. Same day appointments are usually fine as well.

I came here because someone recommended it to me. So I tried it and even took a couple of ppl with me. We all got the $ 48/​full body massage… For the price it seems normal compared to the others I have gone to and could find deals through grouponl. I regularly pay massage envy 49.99… So the price is not that big of a change.
When we got in we were created by a very nice lady and recommend that we try the men! So we did and the massage was good. Don’t get me wrong I love family owned businesses and helping, but for the price I could have gone back to massage envy and gotten a nice private room with good smelling towels and sheets. This place was good … Or more like ok… We had a room that was small and was separated by cardboard walls… You could hear the other PPL getting their massage.: the massage itself was good and had a lot of pressure! But to be honest I would prefer to go back to massage envy and pay the extra 2 dollars and get a nice massage with a place that really gives you the experience of tranquility… It just doesn’t deliver the whole package !!! It felt cheap and dirty in there, which in sure they are clean! I kind of felt like taking a shower after my massage…:Sometimes a cheaper deal doesn’t mean a better deal… For two more dollars… On this case quality beats quantity!

My friend and I went there after work one day. We called in a few hours in advance to secure a spot for foot massage. When we got there, we checked in, and was led to a room with beds. We each got assigned to our own spot. What surprised us was that the entire experience felt more like a full body massage (which cost $ 30 more), but they only charged us at the foot massage price. We still are not sure whether they charged us for the wrong price, or that’s what they called as a foot massage (whole the entire hour, they only worked on my feet for 15 mins).
Overall, it was a great experience for us. Well definitely go back some time soon.

When I say I’ve been to quite a few foot spas in the Bay Area I mean it. I have been to foot spas from San Francisco all the way down to San Jose and I could probably average getting one foot massage every 1.5 weeks for the last 2 years.
Pandora is where its at. price is good the cute little old lady at the front desk is awesome and Almost every single masseuse I have ever been to has been amazing. I’ve probably been here at least 15 times if not double that. both foot massages and full body are great and definitely worth your time and money. There was only one masseuse I’ve ever not liked which was months ago and the woman at the front still remembers to this day not to give him to me when I come in. I don’t even remember his name but she remembers me
Will always recommend

After my tenth or dozenth full body massage, I can recommend most masseuses here. Pricing has increased since the grand opening, but $ 48 remains a bargain for this care.
Even if you don’t speak Mandarin, it’s not difficult to request either a relaxing, sleep-​inducing or an invigorating Chinese-​style rubdown. Massage rooms have four walls, but no ceilings, so employees stay quiet. Massagees, whether of the foot or body variety, sometimes snore.
Clean environment & calming experience each time. Remember to tip!

Normally $ ²⁸⁄₆₀ min foot massage, but you can buy 6 and get 1 free ($ 24/​60min). They take credit card for payment (though I usually tip in cash).
** 1. Pandora vs. Harmony vs. Happy Feet **
I’ve been to Harmony reflexology and Happy Feet, and I definitely prefer Pandora. There’s 1 lady who usually runs the operations up front — and she speaks English relatively well, so you can definitely communicate any needs to her.
Calling ahead to schedule isn’t necessary, but is definitely an option. They’re great about picking up quickly.
** 2. Strength **
While most of these places are hit or miss, Pandora’s usually pretty reliable in terms of pairing you with someone strong if you so desire.
Their reflexology is typical, so they give you a full body essentially (face, neck, shoulders, feet, legs, etc.). I typically ask that they don’t massage my face since my skin is sensitive to different lotions, and they’re definitely accommodating :)
** 3. Rooms **
Surprisingly btw, there are always a handful of people in here. They have multiple main areas and a few small rooms. They’re good about not overcrowding you, and you definitely aren’t in some weird gigantic room like at Happy Feet.