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Lucky Foot Spa
Category: Beauty and Spas Massage Massage [Edit]
1039 E Valley BlvdSte B113
San Gabriel, CA 91776
(626) 572-0588
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Accepts Insurance:
- No
- By Appointment Only:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
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47 reviews for Lucky Foot Spa
47 reviews in English
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Review from Rebecca H.
West Covina, CA
7/25/2011
MY very first foot massage was here back when there were only 2 or 3 popping out in SGV area. Now there is foot massages at every single crevice of SGV!
After more and more started to pop up, just like an Ex boyfriend you don't want to, but you always end up comparing it to Your First!
Ive heard great reviews about so many different other foot massages, but its the way I like that Lucky allows you to lay straight as they massage your body... It felt as if though your at one of those overpriced spas... unfortunately for the noise level from other client's, it really would have felt as if I was by myself, in a quiet room getting ...Lucky! -
Review from Bryan Y.
San Gabriel, CA
1/30/2012
This review is for my experience from about a year and a half ago. Not sure what it's like recently.
On a whim, my friend and I decided to come here to get $15 foot massages at the recommendation of another friend. I had some foot massages when I vacationed in China and wanted to try them here.
Upon entering, we were told to sit and wait for a few minutes. We saw one of the workers kneeling over, sniffling and taking medicine. She was obviously sick and looked miserable, but she went in to give a massage anyway. Gross, I don't want a sick person touching me with all their germs. Luckily, my friend nor I got her, but it still gave me a bad first impression of this place.
When it was our time, we entered a dimly lit room with rows of chairs. It's cool that their sheets have the day of the week on them, so you know they change them. My friend, who is female, got a male masseuse while I got a female one. Be sure to speak up if you're uncomfortable (that is, if you can speak Chinese; they speak limited English); later, my friend told me she felt weird about the guy touching her legs/thighs.
The massage itself was good, but it wasn't the best, most relaxing environment. Other patrons were using their cell phones and being loud. The other masseuses would also chat with each other (and you know they're talking smack about everyone). It was hard to ignore them and get in your zone to relax.
While it was advertised as a foot massage, my friend and I both pretty much got full body massages. It's gross if you think about it though--they've been touching your feet for almost an hour and then move up and do your back, neck, and face. I was also a little worried, as I saw some masseuses ask other male patrons to remove their shirts so they could do their back. I'm very modest and didn't want to be shirtless in a room full of strangers, but luckily, my masseuse just lifted my shirt and didn't ask me to take it off.
After I was done, I handed the lady a $20 bill and she just kinda shrugged and gave me a dirty look. So like everyone else has said, they do expect large tips. It was my first time getting a massage in the States, so I wasn't sure what to tip, but I figured a 33% tip would be enough.
So, I don't think I'd come back here. I'd rather go to a more professional place where they don't hound you for more tips and talk smack about you in Chinese.
My friend also ended up getting the shingles a few days after coming here. -
Review from Van D.
Irvine, CA
9/5/2011
i was a bit early before hanging out with my friend so i decided to take a detour to this foot massage place :)
+/- ambiance
random sounds in the background.. it didnt particularly bother me, but it might bother some people. dont come if you like silences
+ quality of massage
great!! relaxing.. .. nothing ABOVE AVERAGE... but definitely not bad at all..
+ service
they were really nice :)
overall, they're just very AVERAGE... i know it's cheap but i feel like there's so many places all over the place who have the same price. and this is really whatevers!! -
Review from Andrew W.
Huntington Beach, CA
Updated - 4/7/2011
I'm utterly disappointed in the workers, and the overall operation of Lucky Foot Spa. I used to praise them for their calm and relaxing atmosphere, their hard working and talented masseuses. Fast forward seven months, I've found myself underwhelmed by the loud chattering (I speak mandarin by the way), their poor service and to top it off- the attitude when I paid. I like to consider myself a decent tipper when I pay- $10 tip for $15 massage. On my following visit, I was asked to tip more because they worked extra hard. I thought the ladies truly felt that they went above and beyond for that evening as they really did work on the knots in my shoulder. Okay, I paid them each $30 for their hour's worth of work. I returned about a month later to find that going back to $25 for an hours massage and tip is not enough.
Perhaps I'm in the wrong that they work too hard and that I should automatically leave $30 for the sake of being an appreciative customer. Unfortunately, I felt insulted and considered it as them adding insult to injury. I no longer go there and am currently looking for an honest foot massage place.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/5/2010
This place is great compared to most other foot spas in the san gabriel valley. For the most part,… Read more »
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Review from Louisa L.
Sunnyvale, CA
1/3/2011
This was my first time at a Chinese style foot massage place in the U.S. I've only ever gotten it in China, and whenever I'm there, I would go like every week for sure. i was very glad that my friend brought me here when I was visiting in LA.
The place is pretty big and spacious, with the huge couches side by side (very China style). If you're not a fan of possibly getting massaged by random strangers though, this might not be your place. I was "fortunate" to sit by a man who groaned a LOT during his massage, from beginning to end, which was quite disturbing. But I'm used to the China ways so I could put up with it.
The ladies were all super nice though. They chatted with us a lot and was very funny when they would make comments that only ppl who spoke Chinese could understand. (nothing bad of course :P) THe prices are also very decent. It was $15 for an hour (tip excluded), which included the body massage too. Definitely a good deal. Can't wait to come back for more! -
Review from Erin W.
Los Angeles, CA
3/22/2011
3.5 stars.
The massage was decent, but as other reviewers said, they expect large tips.
When you walk in, it looks very small but that's because the front area is curtained off from the massage area, which is kind of nice. I came around noon, so there were only about 3 other customers there. I just got the standard $15 foot massage, so they brought out the hot herbal water to soak your feet in...it was very hot! Then my masseuse came and leaned the chair back to 180 degrees and started massaging my face/head. The only thing I didn't like about that position is that the water bucket puts pressure on your calves.
The first thing I noticed was that the oil/lube stuff that they use smells really nice! At first, I got a little creeped out because my masseuse made a noise that sounded like a cough or hocking up a loogey and then i suddenly felt something cold and wet on my neck. But I eventually realized that she had just put on some more oil stuff, and she made that noise throughout the massage, which was slightly annoying.
I don't speak Chinese, but I did get the feeling that she was talking (crap) about me with the other workers. Overall, the massage felt pretty good/above average for one of these cheapo Chinese massages, but I also ran in the marathon 2 days ago, so it's a bit hard to judge for sure.
On the other hand, it was also slightly sketchier than other Chinese massages I have had. I came after work and was wearing a button-down shirt, and the woman unbuttoned it a little to reach in and do my shoulders. She did ask if it was ok (while she was already unbuttoning), but it still felt kind of strange. And yes, she massaged my butt too, but it felt good albeit a little too hard for my post-marathon ass.
At the end, I handed her a $20 and she just gave me this kind of blank look with a hint of confusion. So I said "it's $15 right?" and she said that it was. I smiled and said "Here, keep it!" and she just took it, but still had that look on her face (hard to describe) and said "bye bye" without a smile. So I'm pretty sure she was not happy with the $5 tip...sorry lady! -
Review from Ron B.
San Gabriel, CA
12/13/2010
Substandard Joint!
Racist~ want Chinese Only!
Went there 4 times~ never again!
So the DEAL~
After having been there 4 times, and went, and was told, San Gabriel changed the law- no more $15 foot massage, with rub all over body!
Left, went to another San Gabriel massage place I also use regularly/
and had $15 all over- head to toes massage!
So this is Bullshit!
This place appears racist- does not want White people!
The suppose manager, is rude, thinks people stupid or something
Place is crude, masseuses kibitzing, talking, and making appointments when doing massages!
Masseuses talking, using cell phones, carrying on~ bad idea disharmony, talk g on cell phones- to much!
and urine all over floor in front oil toilet!
Restroom, least men's, filthy, smells of urine,
Massage Chairs beat up, and uncomfortable, and nonelectric for tilt to lay flat operation!
With 60 or so places, in San Gabriel~ never again here!
301 W Valley, San Gabriel has 2 good massage places.
1st/ upstairs in back of mall, $25 a hour, for nice private room, to get a stripped down oil massage and body work
2nd/ Upstairs, by Valley Blvd, in corner, $15 a hour and this place and Masseuses are all very good!
Why go to Lucky?
Many good massage places around!
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Review from Brandon L.
Millbrae, CA
9/27/2010
It is a low budget place. The price is right but as Hannah C wrote they do talk about you in Chinese behind your back and sometimes in front of you since you dont speak Mandarin. Literally Sh$t talking right into your face about how fat you are or general gossip about how a customer looks. Then they complain about the tips. My aunt paid for the massage and they were staring us down. She gave them a $20 dollar tip each and it was for 3 people- that's $60 bucks!
While massaging you they do talk a lot, answer their cell phones, talk smack about clients, etc.
The biggest problem I noticed was that if you get the full body massage they ask you to go to the rear of the business and put up a make shift wall so that you may change or get out of your clothes. I noticed two video cameras in the ceiling filming clients changing. Highly illegal. Reporting this to the San Gabriel Police Dept tomorrow. You know this video of customers changing will end up on some dirty Asian website over seas. -
Review from John P.
Cupertino, CA
8/9/2010
DANGEROUS PLACE FOR GUYS The girls there will hassle you if you don't leave a LARGE ENOUGH TIP WHICH MEANS $20+$20 or more!
I was there with a friend -my buddy gave $5 tip for the $15 massage and the girls came after ME! Two of them came and complained that my friend was cheap and harrassed me until I gave the gal an additional $10! I tried to give her $5 but it wasn't good enough. That means a minimum of 100% tip is EXPECTED! -
Review from Team S.
Pasadena, CA
7/5/2010
This is a great low-budge massage place. The trick is to go a few times and try different people until you find a few you like and then request them. At $15 bucks a pop you can try out a few, give a decent tip, and it's _still_ cheap.
It's not Burke-Williams. If I don't want to talk and want a quiet massage with sage scent and whale music I go somewhere else. But I like going to Lucky Foot Spa for a nice massage and to practice a little Mandarin. You don't need an appointment but I usually call on the way so I can request someone I know. -
Review from Maggie C.
12/27/2009 4 photos
This place has a vibe of happy-endingish. I was afraid to go in at first. The place has weird curtain and was just not like your typical reflexology places. $15/hr...ok so this is a legitimate place.
The owner told me that they change the sheet after every client. I noticed the sheet was labeled Sunday. They have sheets that correspond with different days of the week. Unlike the other reflexology places, Lucky provides 2 hot bean pillows for your neck and your lower back.
Overall I was satisfied with the massage. They use some kind of cream that smells like strawberry.
I would probably go back there but I saw something that I didn't like. I thought it was inappropriate to whisper really close to your client's ear and even making flirty comments to your client.
I was going to give this place 5 stars but decided to lower it after the incident.Listed in: Reflexology places in SGV
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Review from Sam Y.
Los Angeles, CA
3/29/2009
No one speaks English. But the massage is cheap. Though all the people there will be chatting it up like its some nail salon, for the price and the speed, its worth it.
15 bucks for foot rubs that include a scalp and back massage automatically. I had hurt my foot pretty bad and the guy who was doing it knew my right foot was messed up and went easy on it. Otherwise I would have a hard time explaining in my non-Chinese what was wrong with me. -
Review from bernice c.
Pasadena, CA
2/19/2008
I love this place. My friend and I came here for a $15.00, 1 hour foot massage. They not only massaged my feet, but my back, neck, head and etc. They did an amazing job and massaged us, for an extra half an hour with no charge. The place was simple and very clean.
Def. worth the money and a visit , you will be hooked! -
Review from Belinda l.
Los Angeles, CA
10/28/2009
Is it possible to give a NEGATIVE star? This was hands down the WORST massage I've ever received, even for a Chinese foot massage place.
Here's why:
1. They used a lotion or massage oil on my face and hands first, and within 5 minutes I could feel my skin tingling and breaking out - I proceeded to have a mild rash from this stuff! It began burning my inside eye lids and I couldn't rub it off because my hands were covered in this stuff. The beginning of the end.
2. I'm ticklish in my middle back and I specifically told the lady NOT to massage there, she said OK and yet, after 10 minutes, proceeded to massage me in the exact place I told her not too! It was VERY uncomfortable.
3. When they massaged my back, they flipped me over on the lounge chair and put my face in a hole on the back of the chair. This is quite normal for most Chinese foot massage places. What was NOT normal was that face hole STANK like rotten fish. Yeah, you know what that smells like. And my face was in that stinky hole for 20 minutes! YUCK!
4. The workers were all talking to each other during my massage. WTF? They weren't even paying attention to their clients, only each other and chatting/laughing away. RUDE!
5. In the end, when I was on my back again, they did what most massage places do: roll their hands into fists and "bop" you on your legs, arms, etc. as a sign they are done. Well MY lady proceeded to "bop" my upper thighs, and instead of "bopping" my thighs, she hit my "down there"!!! I felt so violated! HOW WOULD SHE LIKE IT IF I PUNCHED HER IN HER VAGINA?
I'm never going back and I'm going to tell anyone who asks to avoid Lucky Foot Spa at all costs. Unless they like getting punched in the va-jay-jay. -
Review from Ivy W.
Los Angeles, CA
Updated - 10/13/2008
Came here again last Saturday after a long hard day of having fun at Disneyland. My body was aching terribly for some strange reason, so my boyfriend took me here.
I wasn't expecting much, so I was pleasantly surprised. The lady who massaged me this session was this woman I had been eying my previous visit. Hate to sound lesbian, but I was strangely attracted to her. Anyways. She gave me just what I needed! She had enough strength (usually people don't have that nowadays) in her kneading, it felt incredible. It even hurt at times, but hey, that's when you know it's working. She even got on top of me and used her knees to massage my buttocks. If you're interested in asking for her, she goes by "Tchuen Tien".
I walked out of there feeling just as new. It was so good, I gave her a $7 tip. The massage only cost $15/hour. It's weird how the package I got is called the foot massage, but they actually massage your entire body. I mean if they already do that in the cheapest package, why would you spend $35 on the "body massage" package for the same amount of time..? That didn't make much sense to me.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/3/2008
My mom took me here yesterday. It looks okay in the front area, but in the back room where you get… Read more »
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Review from Lloyd B.
2/16/2010
It was $15/hour (plus $5-$10 tip) for a foot massage, however, like most foot massage places, they massage you pretty much all over.
This place is at the very back end of a strip mall. It looks a little seedy on the outside, but not much different than the other massage places within the area.
Once you sit in the recliner, they place two hot bean pillows underneath you (neck and lower back). Then they soak your feet in a tub of hot tea. The recliner is then tilted back and the massage begins usually with your neck and shoulders and gradually moves down to your feet. Once that's done, you turn yourself over and they continue with your back. You can tell them to focus on certain areas or exclude others like your head and face.
We weren't rushed and although the masseuses don't speak much English, they do make an effort to understand what you are saying and ensure that they are giving you a good massage. They'll often ask if the massage is too hard or if you need them to press harder.
The masseuses can get a little chatty. They often converse in Chinese amongst themselves or even with their clients. If you're expecting absolute peace and quiet, this place may not be for you. However, if you're looking for a good massage at an incredible price, this is the best place in the area. -
Review from Simone C.
Irvine, CA
3/29/2009
NO-NO-NO-NO!!! After reading the reviews here I decided to go try it. My boyfriend and I paid for 90 minutes - he got the sholder (30 min) + foot massage (60 min) and I got the back+foot massage for $25 each of us. After we got there - some other people arrived. Ok. Just more noise. But the thing that messed up my day and my wallet is that we were out of there in less than one hour!!! We the two guys who gave our massages said - OK - I thought that they just understood we wanted a 60 minutes foot massage. NO. They charged us the full $50 and we gave $10 tips total. We didnt know what to say - Seriously - We just wanted to get out of there. The massage was not good at all.
Will NEVER go back. What a waste of money!!! :( -
Review from Philip T.
10/31/2009
$15 for 1 hour massage (plus $5 tip) that covers leg, foot, back, neck, face, arms, and butt. Oh yeah. Pretty much the standard package you find at most places.
But what separates this place is the location. Its located in the back of a plaza and is fairly quiet. Other places have cars coming and going or are on a busy street. This place was pretty quiet. Peaceful. Good stuff. -
Review from Jon K.
Monterey Park, CA
4/17/2009
ONE OF THE BEST FOOT AND BODY MASSAGE IN SAN GABRIEL VALLEY!!!!
They speak Mandarin and barely any English, but I seem Americans in there getting massages, so language shouldn't be a problem. Just walk in and they have a big display listing the different massage and duration in the lobby. You can point to what you want or tell them. Then the lady will lead you inside in a dim room to a recliner for a foot massage. The recliners will all that covers stating the day of the week, like say "Friday". This tells you that they change the recliner covers everyday and suppose to be clean.
This is similar to the taxis in China, where they change the head rest covers each day.
Anyways, the lady will lead you to your seat and then bring out a hot pot of water to soak your foot and give you a cover to cover your legs to keep it warm. You will be in a completely 180 degrees reclining massage chair. Then they will proceed to give you a shoulder, arms, and head massage. Once your feet is soaked, and the upper body massage is finish, they will take away the pot of water away and start giving you a foot massage.
After the foot massage, they bring out a hot towel to wipe your feet clean and then the last is a back massage. They will tell you to lay out your stomach with your head thru the head-hole in the recliner seat. They will give you a short back massage. Finally, you will feel refresh and glad to pay the $15/hr foot massage with a tip.
The ladies are all trained to really have you a routine massage. Not like some places where they massage you in whatever style they feel like. It's not professional here. I used to like a nearby place, but this has become my favorite for now.
I also tried their body massage $25/hr + tips. I highly recommended because it's truly a real good routine as they really try to relax you. You can tell them to concentration on certain areas, if you feel pain or knots in that part of your back. The lady that massage me was very professional, and she try not to answer your phone or talk too much.
The place is clean and the work is great.
I'M LUCKY TO FIND LUCKY FOOT SPA!!! They are located in the same plaza as the Yung Ho King Tou Chiang Restaurant (taiwanese breakfast soy milk place). I believe is called the Gold World Plaza on Valley Blvd (across the street from 888 Restaurant).
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Review from T S.
Pasadena, CA
1/15/2010
Although there are tons of foot massage places within the one mile radius, I really like the routine at Lucky. In addition to the hot foot soak, they provide hot sandbags for my lower back and knees. The lady worked on me started out with a scalp and face massage, then work down to the shoulders, arms and hands. She proceeded with my feet and then asked me to flip over. While not the most comfortable lazyboys out there, the chair there can be lower to a horizontal position and has a hole for your face so you can have your back worked on without being suffocated or having your nose and face squished. Their regulars appear to be all ladies (although they will call in any available help during weekends) and these little ladies have surprisingly strong hands and will adjust to your liking as instructed. The massages were pretty good.
One thing I didn't really like during my visit was that some of the ladies were a little chatty. They either talked amongst themselves or chatted with the customers. The ladies who work there talked softly so it wasn't that distracting but some of the customers got quiet loud. Although they posted on the wall (in Chinese) for people to mute their phones and be considerate, they didn't really seem to police the noise level. I admit some of the conversations were amusing. But it was also a little annoying.
All that being said, I think I will continue going back to this place as a backup in case my favorite is not available Will just have to turn the iPod on. -
Review from Minh H.
San Gabriel, CA
2/26/2010
I've been to Lucky several times and it had become my favorite foot massage spot. The messages are always great and the ambiance is relaxing.
With that being said, the last time I was there my masseuse did something that aggravated me. After paying and tipping for myself, my girl, and a friend, the lady asked for more! I work hard for my money so if a $5 tip for a $15 massage is not enough, find a new job! If it weren't for this incident, I would have given Lucky 5 full stars. -
Review from noel s.
Rosemead, CA
9/16/2009
I've been coming here ever since day 2 when they opened. The owner is extremely nice and speaks decent English. Some of the girls have worked here since they opened so they're pretty good at it now.
If they didn't have experience before, they do now.
The price at $15 is great. It's definitely more than a foot massage. They'll massage your face, head, neck, back, legs, and of course feet.
Although, if you hand over a $20 bill, don't expect any change as they'll automatically regard the $5 as tip.
Some of the girls are pretty strong, so when they ask "soft" or "hard" try the soft first so you don't get tweaked.
They offer a full body massage for like $35, but trust me the foot massage ($15/20) is the better deal of the two. -
Review from matthew r.
Los Angeles, CA
8/10/2009
I've been to massage places but this takes the cake. A full hour, full body massage for $15 bucks.
It's very Chinese, meaning public. You get your massage fully clothed in a dark room with up to 30 people, possibly, and occassionally some jackass or jackasses talk to loudly, but overall, for the price, it is a great bargain.
I love when the masseuse puts her knees in your lower back. Oh man, that's heaven. -
Review from L R.
Los Angeles, CA
3/29/2010
I guess it's hard to complain about a $15 massage but I WILL write a yelp review and never come back.
Few tips for my massager:
1. Please wash your hands with soap and maybe chew some gum before massaging after smoking.
2. Please practice symmetry. It's not too hard to repeat the same movements on each side. You seem to reallllly favor your right hand. The right side of my head and my left leg has nearly been rubbed raw.
3. There is a difference between massaging and rubbing. There is also a difference between massaging and using your nails. If I had poison oak your massage would have felt wonderful, but I don't and my muscles feel untouched.
4. Please put your phone on silent the first time you phone goes off and you answer it. Or the second time. Or the third time. Or the fourth time. You don't have to answer the phone each time either. That last time you answers it there was only 5 mins left in the massage session anyway. They can wait 5 mins.
These are some simple tips the other 4 chinese or thai foot massage places I've been to seem to understand. I will not be returning here when there are so many other places to choose from. I've found a nice one in Torrance, west la, Santa clarita, and now I'm in search of one on the east side of LA.
I've never actually experienced a massage where I was so bored and wanting to have it over and done with. If i could go back in time I would pay $15 to not experience what I did.
My boyfriend also had a poor massage.
Maybe I would have felt differently with the masseuse of the person next to me. He was moaning really loud.
Very friendly place with people yelling out goodbye and such. -
Review from Hannah C.
San Gabriel Valley, CA
8/22/2010
I tried out this place because it looked busy every time I was in the plaza. The ladies there were very nice but then they started talking about their clients in a rude way. Like: "oh, that guy is meaty and needs heavy hands and he only gives $10 tip" in which the other lady responded, "$10 tip? I'm not gonna waste my effort for a $10 tip! He's gonna only get a $10 effort!"
$15 for massage. My girl's name was Lydia.... She answered 3 calls while she massaged me, even left the store to talk to someone. I lost about 10 mins time of massage. While she was gone, the girls in the shop started talking behind her back and hurriedly hushed up when she reenter the shop.
When I gave her $20 ($15+$5 tip) she starred me down.
Honestly, it was a good massage but be prepared to hear lots of catty chatting amongst the workers ( especially about which client is fat, sweaty, cheap, etc) and prepared to give AT Least $10+ tip so that they will at least say goodbye with a smile instead of the stare down while mouthing how cheap u are.
The sign really should say: massage is cheap but tip is not.
I would not return to this place as there are WAY TOO MANY other's to choose from and I wouldn't recommend it--because of the personalities of the staff and overall experience, not because of the massage--which was good. Too bad, if they just learn to stop the gossip and chasing people down for tips, I would definitely come back and recommend it to everyone I know. -
Review from T L.
Walnut Creek, CA
9/26/2009
Probably the best of the San Gabriel foot massage parlors.
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Review from Citlally M.
El Monte, CA
7/9/2010
SO ANGRY AND ANNOYED AT THIS PLACE DON'T COME HERE. The first time we went it was great the second time they shorted us time and the girl got mad and was almost making a scene cause I was leaving 5.00 as a tip hey I thought u left tips cause u want to not cause u have to they almost chased us down the street telling us that was not a good tip. There were 4 of us and we all got aggravated it is NOT nice that the girls keep asking for more and telling u it's not a good tip after all u are leaving aroun 35% hell that's better tip than a waiter would get
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Review from Jill A.
Glendora, CA
4/1/2009
i'm always up for cheap massages. the place is open til 11 pm but if you get there around 7:30 or so, you could be waiting for some time. we had about an hour wait.
it would probably be wise to bring someone with you that can speak chinese. with this one, you get the whole deal for $15...scalp massage, back, shoulders, arms, feet, calves, quads, and ooh, even glutes! gotta love those glute massages!
they're pretty chatty, tho. the staff's cell phones were ringing all over the place...and they would answer! one star off for that. -
Review from Elizabeth H.
San Diego, CA
5/10/2010
I went here with my cousin, The price is super good. $15 for a hour, Full body massage. It looked a little ghetto but it did relax me and calm me down. The tea you soak your feet in was really hot, and the lady i had was taking steroids or somthing cause it kinda hurt most the time, Every time i tell her to go softer, It seemed like she was talking shit in her lang. to the other ladys. Anyways, the oil they used smelled sooo good and it left my skin feeling baby butt soft. I hate it when people talk and cell phones go off. (happend a couple times there) Overall, i'd probably go back cause the price is cheap.
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Review from MIMI K.
San Gabriel, CA
8/22/2009
My husband and I came here for a $15.00, 1 hour foot massage. They not only massaged my feet, but my back, neck, head and etc.
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Review from Brian J.
1/4/2010
Even though there is a sign on the front desk that says "No full body massage" they still do have 3 tables for this service for $25/hour. Get it; that's just what I did and it was very good. The therapists are trained in Chinese acupressure and throw a bit of Thai style in there too. If you ask for "strong" it will be; be prepared. I haven't tried the foot massage, the thing this place is 'famous' for but I saw the homemade foot tea bags they were making in the back. This place has a similar style as the ubiquitous foot massage in China; meaning it's all in one communal room. Don't be put off by this. Instead enjoy one of the most therapeutic experience available (for $15 an hour!) + tip. And be generous.
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Review from billy l.
Beverly Hills, CA
3/14/2009
out of all the foot massage places located in San Gabriel valley i would have to say this is the best one!! I use to come to this place at least 1-2 times a week, now its more like 1 time every two week since the money in my wallet started to disappear.
they start you off with a wonderful head/face massage while your foot is bathe in a tea bath. Then on to arms, shoulders, and hands, which was really relaxing. The feet is next, however the feet isn't the last part of the massage. They will instruct you to turn over in Chinese, and put your face through the face thingy....then you will received a awesome back massage that will put you to sleep.
Dam i love this, too bad I'm not rich or i would be visiting everyday. -
Review from Anthony W.
San Francisco, CA
6/28/2010
Great value and very friendly service.
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Review from Jon S.
San Diego, CA
4/7/2010
with the plethora of Chinese foot massage places in the area my journey this time took me to Lucky Foot Spa. I've been to my share of these so I know what I like from a Chinese foot massage. first it must have the reclining chair where they can flip you over and you can lay flat on your back and front side...check. second the water must be hot...check. third they must have the strong Chinese men because frankly the women just don't have the hand strength...fail. overall this place is OK. you know you won't get jipped, but it seems commercialized with putting the day of the week on the sheets. I like how the ladies had to get on my back for the back massage, most likely since they didn't have the strength any other way. for $15 you can't go wrong and $5 is a good tip. off to the next one to see if I can find the ultimate Chinese foot massage.
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Review from paul k.
Beverly Hills, CA
2/2/2009
One hour of great rubbing for 15$. Usually no wait. Helps if you speak a bit of Chinese but more fun if you dont.
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Review from Caren C.
Los Angeles, CA
12/14/2009
I've only been to two different places before, but of them I like this place the best. The massage ladies are nicer, and the ambiance is more relaxing. It's not pitch black and people talk quietly, so it's not awkwardly dead silent but just..comfortable. You can be yourself and still giggle with your friend is what I mean. And they have a punch card, free massage after 12 I believe. Go Lucky Foot Spa!
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Review from Travelist H.
Los Angeles, CA
4/4/2010
Traditional (U.S. opened) Chinese foot massage place.
Untrained workers, some know what they are doing some don't, since you really don't need a degree for this kind of work. For $15 for an hour and then $5-$10 tip what do you expect? It's not Burke-Williams or the 4 Seasons.
Come in to a dim room, some sports or Chinese programing is on a big screen and calming Chinese instrumental music is playing. You roll up your pant legs and put them into a boiling vat of tea, HOT!! The Chinese people can mostly take this, for others they might add some cold water to it to bring the temp below 1000 degrees F. As your feet soak and the temp. of the tea kills every known living organism on your feet you get a shoulder and neck massage and sometimes a scalp massage.
Then when your feet are well done they dry your feet and give you a long foot massage which often includes legs and back.
I like that they use gloves so I don't have to worry that they just massaged somebody with foot fungus before you and are now massaging your eyebrows.
Nothing stellar here, and no funny business, good when your feet are sore, tried 2 ladies dunno the names both were OK nothing phenomenal, so many places in the SGV so you really have to be lucky or go to many places to find a really good masseuse'
Only thing that bugged me is I saw them asking other patrons for more tips, I usually tip $10 because I feel bad that it is so cheap for an hours massage, but most people tip $5 unless it's really good and there is so much competition (I wouldn't be surprised if there were 100 places in the SGV) that that is what most people give. Just seems wrong to ask for more when you service is standard fare to mediocre. -
Review from Moshe R.
Rosemead, CA
3/18/2011 4 Check-ins Here
i love this pLACE
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Review from Patrick C.
Agoura Hills, CA
12/14/2009
I found this place for my wife. I personally hate getting massages. Anyway she and her friend loved it. She appreciated for one that the masseuses were all female. She said they covered a greater area and did a more thorough job than places she's been to in the past. $15 for one hour massage, can't be beat.
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Review from Ishtar Y.
Los Angeles, CA
3/22/2009
the women who work here are amazing.
lovely kind people. so so sweet and kind. they made me feel like i was talking to my mom. i was so comfortable and relaxed. i really felt at home. this place was clean and lovely..
thank you~! highly recommended... treat yourself out to this its so worth it...
