Salon De Tokyo
(212) 582-2132
200 W 57th St Ste 1308
New York,
NY
10019
40.7655
-73.9803
Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown
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In Short
Don't be fooled by this petite massage parlor's bland office-tower locale or its clinical decor (which consists of a standard desk, a grey locker room and hospital-blue walls). Upon entering, a cadre of exuberantly welcoming women urge you to remove your shoes in preparation for an affordable, hour-long Japanese shiatsu, Swedish, deep tissue or reflexology massage. The following held by these back-walking women (including celebrities who'd rather keep the place a secret) speaks volumes.
User Reviews
debra2014
February 11, 2009
I was really excited about my appointment, after reading the reviews of this place. As you've probably read, it does feel like you're headed to a DR appt - the building is a nice, professional building. The office is small and a bit sterile, but clean and inviting. I found the staff to be incredibly sweet and friendly. Before the massage, you are taken to the sauna, which was heavenly. I should have left then! The first part of the message my therapist used her hands, the second part her feet. The massage wasn't really a massage, it was more pressing and releasing, pressure points, etc. Which is great by be, but it was so painful. It truly was not enjoyable for 90% of the time. I asked her countless times to please make it lighter, and she said, "too hard?" and laughed (?) each time. I was close to begging, and when that didnt work, close to leaving. I should have, it's my own fault. But I read in previous reviews that, although it was a bit painful, afterwards it felt amazing. Yeah, not so much with me. On top of the extremly painful and unenjoyable "massage", this morning, I feel like I've been struck by a car. Sore head to toe. While the staff is very sweet and the sauna is a great added bonus, I'd never put myself through that again.
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giallo
December 23, 2008
I've had a lot of massages and always tell them to go harder and it's okay to go deeper. This place does it. Always a great experience. I go every time I'm in NY, about 3 times a year. It's one of the things I look forward to. After working a trade show it is the best way to get everything back into alignment. The price is great. The people are friendly, maybe too friendly but that's okay. It's not fancy but you can call at the last minute and they usually can get you in. They are open till midnight and nothing feels better than to be walked on then go back to your hotel and go to sleep.
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buffboy
September 10, 2008
No fluffly robe. No mood lighting. No chic decor. No facials. No pedi / manis. Just the best deep tissue massage. They don't use oil, just hard pressure. Some call it Shiatsu, but it's really more like accupressure. Either by hand, finger or walking with their feet. You cannot find a better value $70 for 60 minutes.
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The Extras:
Follow up your treatment with a trip to the sauna and a leisurely shower. There's no time limit.
Where to Sit:
You can extend your escape with a drink in the semi-hidden, black couch lounge.
Know Before You Go:
A half-hour session is $40, while an hour rings in at $70.
