Sakura Massage

Was given a gift card for an hour massage. When I called for an appt. was told that the ownership changed and they wouldn’t honor it.
When you buy a business, isn’t that an asset purchased or at least good will. The owner told me NO!!! .Will never go there, EVER’- pretty much hung up on me, «too bad», wow, is that goodwill?! should it even get a star?

So, I have been here a few times and each time it was really really good. Linda did a great job! Very strong and the walking on the back is on point. She worked out my sore spots as requested and felt much better after she was finished. The rooms are nice and there is not very much outside noise and the tables are comfortable enough. You can’t beat the deal, 90 minutes for 60 $!! I

I went for the full body massage. My body feels absolutely amazing afterwards and I do not any pain. They even somehow fixed my horrible, disgusting feet. I won’t horrify you with the details, but let’s just say they were gross, but now finally decent enough that I can wear flip flops and not feel embarrassed. The experience of getting my entire body massaged was decadent to say the least, but I have been working very hard the past few months so I think I deserved it. I also love their amazing fluffy robes. I said I really wanted to take it home with me. If you are looking for a 5 star massage in San Diego, this is the place to go.

This place is insane! My friend and I went there once. After our massage, my friend gave a good tip, then Linda, his masseuse grabbed my friend’s phone, and used it to call herself. Afterwards she kept texting him inappropriately at night asking him o come back and see her. I feel like this is so unprofessional. I am not coming back any more. I would give this place a ZERO stars if I could.

Beyond expectations! Great service! Excellent massage! Very authentic experience! The price is even cheaper than those similar foot massage in Taiwan.

THEY TRIED TO STEAL OUR MONEY.
I WOULD GIVE ZERO STARS IF IT WAS AN OPTION. It annoys me that I have to even settle for this one star. They will probably hide this review along with their other 50 or so non recommended reviews that you can find at the very bottom.
Came in for a couples massage on the night of Valentine’s Day around 9pm. They made us pay first (already sketchy). They ended up not having a couples room available for another hour so we agreed to come back. After we left, we decided not to get the massage there and went back to get our money. I felt sketched out because they didn’t give us a receipt and we also figured this was a sex place since they display pictures of young girls on the wall for you to «choose» and we saw pairs of young guys going in that night for «massages» and we didn’t want the possibility of dirty hands touching us. We felt uncomfortable cause they were already so sketchy and I joked to my BF saying what if they don’t give us our money back? We laughed and he said «no why wouldn’t they?»
My BF went in to get our money back while I waited in the car. He was taking longer than expected and low and behold! The guy at the desk refused to give us our money back when we didn’t receive any services! He said «he didn’t think he could give back ALL of our money since he saved two girls for us.» Crazy isn’t it! He had to make a scene in there before we were able to get our money back.
I hate this place. Slightly ruined the end of our night. Will never return or ever recommend anyone to come here.

This place is pretty good for a cheapie massage. I think all the therapists are young Asian females. You have to be careful with the Asian places, because some of them will massage you with their elbow from beginning to end… and that’s really not something you want to spend $ 40 or $ 50 on.

Just finished up my 90 minute full body. Amazing! Great price, super relaxing, and refreshing! My masseuse was fantastic! She asked me what I wanted and she deliver beyond my expectation. The one knock I had was that the face hole was too small in the table. I will for sure come back.

Hello
So I have had many massages at Sakura and most have been great. Except for last night. I went to get a massage at 10:10 pm. They close at 11;00
David was my massage therapist.
Here is where it goes bad
David walks into the room and gives a negative comment about me coming in late
Then during the massage he left a few times and left the door to the room open as I am laying on the table for others to walk by and see
Then the massage was horrible as he seemed rushed to get it done
Then he ended the massage 10 minutes early. As I was getting dressed, David came in the room, kept the door open and started to clean up as I am half dressed. He also left the door open for others to see me getting dressed
I called today to complain and asked for a manager, the manager said he was sorry for the experience and that I should not ask for David this next time… Horrible way to respond to what was once a loyal customer.
Because of their poor service, they have lost a customer that was going 3 times a month

Tina was great! I have had a knot in my back for years and Tina worked on the knot until it was almost gone!

I guess you get what you pay for.
The person giving the massage was inexperienced and was not hitting the right points but almost trying to elbow my knots into submission. I will wait and see how I feel tomorrow but seriously thinking about scheduling a $ 100 massage with an expert in Encinitas because it was not quality.
I think places like this could get much better if the staff themselves actually received a really good massage by someone who knows and enjoys what they are doing. It is not another job but a trained skill. (I have been a massage therapist)

I enjoyed a 90 minutes massage for only $ 60. It was so amazing! The pressure was exactly how I asked. He got all of my knots out. I also love how there was not a long wait even though I didn’t have an appointment. I went in pretty late, like 9:30pm. I’m definitely going to be a regular here!

This is d worst place to get massage and they expect alot in tip which they definitely dnt deserve.

I like here. It’s very reasonable. As a first time experience, please try 60 minutes foot massage. It says Foot, but actually we can get not only foot massage but also body massage for face, head, arms, shoulders and back. As $ 20 cost, it’s a good deal.

Right next door to Nijiya Market is where a slice of heaven on Convoy awaits. Came as a walk-​in. No wait time. Escorted into a peaceful tranquil lovely room. Very clean and hopped on the table. In walked my rock star for the week! The entire time was pure heaven. Just the right amount of gentle soothing skills with just the right amount of pressure. I caught myself snoring at least 5 times as Ryan worked his magic. I loved hearing the waterfall somewhere right outside the hallway. I didn’t hear anyone talking in the hallways or other rooms. Exactly what I needed. Thank you Ryan and Sakura Massage for a healing I’ve been needing. Very friendly, professional and a 5 Star full body massage. The service was superb! This was the best massage experience I’ve had all yr. If you’re trying to get your health in order or need a time out from life. Try some Foot Reflexology or full body massages. Come try Sakura. Hope you have a rejuvenating experience as well. See you soon Sakura, divine awesomeness!

Wow, what a excellent spot to go with your spouse. I was skeptical at first but the whole
massage experience was professional and the masseur’s were perfect. My wife had Michael who also provided a foot massage and I had Tiffany who was professional and easy going. Couples experience here was great, and as I waited for my wife I saw multiple couples sharing their experience with me. My wife and I can’t wait to go back. We are sold at this place. This is our new spot, no more Massage Envy! :)

This place is now called Sakura massage! We were a bit confused since Unilocal didn’t have any updates but we’re so glad we found it. It’s located right next to the japanese market nijiya.
20.00 got us the BEST massage we’ve had outside of san Gabriel. The $ 20 massage is listed as a foot massage but it’s really full body. They start off with a head massage then move to arms, feet, legs, and then they have you flip over while they massage your back.
This is not your high end spa but it’s an amazing deal when you just need a quick fix and your back/​feet are craving a good massage. My boyfriend loves deep tissue and he said for the first time he was grimacing during the massage (in a this is pAinful but will feel so good later). We were so happy after the massage and so grateful we stumbled upon this place

After a long day of walking around Fashion Valley, me and my two friends came in here after dinner for a foot massage.
They had three choices for foot massages: 30 min ($ 15), 60 min ($ 20), or 90 min (not interested so don’t even remember). I was going to go for the 30 minutes but my friends were like. why not just pay $ 5 more and get double the time. I love how Asians think. haha
So, we paid (THEY ACCEPT CARD HERE), told them we would do tip in cash, and headed to the back. We got here around 9:50? and started at 10pm. Us girls got the guy masseuses and the guy friend got a lady masseuse. Apparently, the girl was strong.
Since we were a group of three, we had the hallway room where there’s three chairs facing the wall but kind of in the open hallway. It’s not a room but its kind of off to the side from the hall.
We got our feet dunked in lukewarm water while they worked on our scalp. Then, they did our neck/​back area. I would say this was at least 15 minutes long. After that, we got our arms massaged, probably took about 10 minutes for both arm. Then to the feet. Usually they would do a back massage but we asked for it to be more focused on our feet.
The lady masseuse was so good that my friend started to snore… loud, twice (later we asked/​told him and he didn’t even notice what he did).
I honestly felt pretty relaxed after this. Just remember to wear shorts or something you can fold up to your knees and to take off necklaces.

~ Clean
~ Nicely decorated
~ Good and friendly front desk service
~ Price, very reasonable
Oh boy, has it really been that long since I have been to this place, may since I last updated my review. I know it has been awhile though. We haven’t Sandra Helder I sent you a pm, thanking you, but thought I should also write here as it may go to your «others» folder. Love my beautiful gifts xo San Diego for leisure for some time lately. This time we were in the area for leisure, so off we went looking to get a massage at one of our regular spots. Of course to follow is some good food. So we know that the place now have a new manager since we were last here. She was very pleasant on the phone and informed us they were able to fit us in for a 90 min massage.
The place is still nicely decorated and clean. Although the women’s restroom could have been a touched up a bit, overflow trash can, not good to see.
The gal I had, Amber was very good. I requested a medium to strong massage and that was met. I did forget to mention before the massage, that I wanted more massage time on my tired feet. So when it was time to turn over and I mentioned it and it was not a problem. Amber was able to work out some knots on my back and also bring life to my tired feet. I would definitely come back and request Amber.

Remember that scene in Rush Hour 2 when Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan’s characters go to the massage parlor? That’s kind of what I expected when my friend Jenne and I walked into Lotus on a whim, after we had had dinner nearby on Convoy. Jenned explained Lotus is her favorite massage place on Convoy and that they have a great foot rub for $ 20.
When we arrived, I noticed a picture of gorgeous Asian girls with their names by the check-​in desk, I suppose you could point to one and pick one out for your massage. For the foot rubs, they have men handle the service and there’s not glamour shot photo montage to select from. I think they should give the fellas the same opportunity!
We didn’t have appointments but were ushered into the back hallway where three large chairs were set up. My masseur, Kevin, had me place my feet in some hot water and then lean back in the chair and spread a large towel over my body (even though I was already clothed) and he started going to town massaging my temples and scalp. As noted in some of the other reviews, I think most of the folks here smoke and the scent of ash comes through really strong.
While it’s marketed as a foot rub — they really work on just about everything here. For you foot fetishists out there — they probably only spend about 15 – 20 minutes on your actual feet and work your arms, hands, legs, back and shoulders too. Toward the end of the massage they take the towel off, have you flip over on your stomach and then put the towel over the back of your body and start cracking away and working out the kinks. They also work out your glutes — which can be a little awkward if you’re sensitive about that sort of thing.
The only thing that seemed odd to me was when Kevin put his knees on the table and reached over to crack out my back. I think it might have been a height issue, but I was getting tea-​bagged repeatedly on the back of my head and couldn’t stop laughing. He asked if I was ok — and I said that we just had to readjust. It was a funny moment. My friend Jenne was in the chair next to me so I had to explain it afterward.
If you’re thinking of giving Lotus a try — just be aware that for the foot rubs you’re in a hallway and there’s people coming and going. And just like at any nail salon, you’ll find the therapists talking and laughing with each other in Cantonese/​Mandarin/​Vietnamese. Don’t get all self-​conscious and think they’re just laughing at you. Just let it go. And while I’m not sure if there officially licensed massage therapists, Kevin and the fellow masseur that was working on my friend Jenne definitely seemed to know what they were doing. It’s only $ 20 for an hour. Be a good person and at least tip $ 10.