In addition, our blog Beautiful Thai Massage has been our most popular post ever. We thought about this issue a lot and finally realized we need to provide a more complete picture of how to choose a good massage studio and what the experience is going to be like. Avoid Red or Pink Lights: This is the first thing to look for.
Very likely not actually a massage studio. Go with your friend or spouse: Reputable massage businesses have rooms that hold more than one person. This allows safety in numbers. In Korea women and men usually go with a friend, partner, or even their kids. You will be in a room together so you can feel safe and comfortable. Pay attention to the neighborhood: If you are near the glasshouses or business club districts, you are more likely to find massage studios that are not massage studios. Ask a local friend: When we first arrived we asked one of our friends who is from Pyeongteak where she and her friends went.
She has continued to offer excellent advice on the topic over the years. In addition, we always check the Naver reviews, have a friend help with this as well. You can make local friends by attending local language exchanges and social events. Cost: You can expect to pay between 30,, won an hour for basic massage and 60, β , won for oil massage.
Usually, if you pay more than this, you are paying for the decor or proximity to a special neighborhood like a US Military base or fancy, new neighborhood and not the quality of massage. Always be on the lookout for this. Clothes Provided: Every massage studio we have visited has provided special clothes for the massage.
This is not a nude massage culture although there have been some places that have zippered shirts where the backs unzip for the oil massages. You will get a sensible t-shirt and a pair of loose shorts. However, some to do. A few have just had us change in the room where the massage bed was. Do not walk into the business with your shoes on. This does not automatically make it sketchy. If you show up after 11 you often have to wait for 30 minutes since the massage therapist are on call.
