Sasa Adventures Beauty & Spa

I hate to give them three stars because the back massage was not bad, it did indeed relieve stress and the people there greeted me all at once with smiles. However I asked for the 30 minute Swedish massage. I have been to several massage places in Chinatown, and this one by far was the priciest. But I decided to give it a try $ 45 dollars later and all i got was a back massage, no arms, legs, gluteus, nothing except shoulders and back. Since there was a notable language barrier I didn’t say anything during the massage, I just figured they save the limbs for last. Finally his timer goes off and I was truly disappointment. When I go to pay I asked if the Swedish massage only included the back and he said I had to get an hour for total body, which means a lot more money. I don’t believe I will be going back. I am interested in their facials, but very disappointed that 45 only got me a back massage.

I’ve been getting massages at this location for couple of years. Ken is my therapist, and if you are looking for a good deep massage with strong hands this is the place. Because of my back pains I had massages my whole life in many places. With Ken I don’t need to say where is the pain, he finds it and takes care of all my knots always. I was a massage therapists working for three years and I can assure that Ken is well trained. Thank you Sasa!!!

I went yesterday for a massage because i was just sore from working 6 days a week,
My therapist was mai, i have been here before once, and found the service good, but this time it was horrible. My back is hurting more.
I think i may have to go to a physiotherapists.
These people are not trained professionals. It is a hit or miss. BEWARE. if u miss u will be like me in pain.
Will never go back.
Hopefully if they care they will respond to this post

I loooove this salon. Helen and Wen are the best if you want an intense deep tissue massage. I’m a ballroom dancer and these two ladies are the only people I’ve found in Boston who are strong enough to get out my knots. I’ve had one other lady there before who have me an ok massage, but I like a very firm pressure and she just didn’t have the strength. I usually get a one hour foot massage and a 30 minute chair massage.

This review is for Kelly at SaSa. I have been going to Kelly for facials for almost 10 years now and have never had a bad experience. She is ALWAYS consistent, gentle but thorough, and never lazy with her facials. She never pressures you to buy packages, but will give you a gentle reminder when your package is running out or if there are specials. She is always friendly, honest, and courteous with her clients. She knows what she’s doing and is the best at SaSa.

After reading some of the reviews, I decided to call them and give them a try for a facial. I asked for the price and the lady over the phone told me $ 49 for a very basic facial and $ 79 for deep cleansing. «Hmmm» I said «the prices are much higher than the spas in Chinatown that I have been to. No thank you».

After blowing my Weight Watchers diet on french fries from Wendy’s, Falafal from Pita Kabob, and various items from the candy machine at work (E4 and E5, you were delicious), I was feeling pretty freaking disgusting. The gym was no longer an option since my stomach was fat and bloated, so I thought a massage might feel nice.
So I did a little Googling, a little Unilocaly research, and realized this place was about a 2 minute walk from my office. So I gave them a ring-​a-​ding-​ding, and they had availability right away! Oh yes!
Before I got there, the prices looked nice and cheap, so I figured «Sure, I’ll try a Chinatown Massage! Sounds a little too shady… COUNT ME IN!!!»
I was greeted right way by two friendly faces. They ushered me right in to a room that was simple and dimly lit. Décor was a solid B. If you’re a Louis/​Gucci/​Prada/​LuLuLemon kind of gal, this place might not be in your category. If you are a jeans and T-​shirt and sneakers kind of gal that likes a good value, this place is for you. I did my changaroo and waited face down just glad I was done with work for the day.
There was soft music playing, and I liked it. It was very much what I hear on my Enya Pandora channel, you know, like George Winston Piano type of music, which I very much. I’m not very much into the tribal, pan-​flute-​y, foreign land type of music that some massage and yoga places play. A ++ on music choices!
The room is a little noisy, you can hear people in the lobby, general other noises. I didn’t care. They are speaking Chinese so it’s not distracting, I can’t listen in.
The massage table was different than what I have seen before. It had a hole for your face in the bed, as opposed to a separate attachment, which I found to be far more comfortable and less «sheet-​crease-​lines-​on-​my-​face-​for-​four-​hours-​y». Bed comfort was very much an A.
My massage therapist was Helen and she was amazing. I think I got a deep tissue massage, and oh man it felt so good. She did techniques I haven’t had done before, like moving my arm to different locations to massage at a different angle, etc. Helen was definitely not lazy and applied just the right amount of pressure. She wasn’t afraid to do significant gluteus maximus work, which was genius because I sit on my gluteus maximus all day and frankly, it needs some TLC. A + on the massage! I think her English was a little limited as I tried to say I like a focus on my legs, but whatever, if it were really that important I am sure would have found a way to communicate that. It’s Chinatown, not Back Bay, big whoop.
When the massage was finished, I put my clothing back on, seriously considered getting another hour just because it was so luxurious. I walked out the room and was greeted again by the staff and handed some tea. They were so gracious there.
It turns out the low price I thought it was initially, was actually $ 80. So it wasn’t as cheap as I initially thought, but I didn’t care, it was worth every penny.
I recommend!

Facials by Kelly are amazing! I have been going to her for over 5 years and my skin significantly improved after a few treatments. She does a great job of cleaning my pores with only a small amount of pain compared to other places where I tear up from the pain. I also like the bonus shoulder and neck massage. Additionally, Kelly gives cleans up my eyebrows! Great service and treatment at a great price! I agree that they push the package, but there were times when I said I wasn’t interested in a package and received the same level of service.

I went here for my eyebrows. The girl who took me was pleasant enough, though she really wasn’t skilled at setting eyebrows. While we tried to have a conversation, her comprehension was limited and we ended up going over the same material repeatedly.
I wasn’t too pleased with how my eyebrows came out, but rather than try and fix something that wasn’t fixable (they looked ok, but not great), I just wanted to finish the experience. It was a shade on the pricey side ($ 12, plus tip), but the convenience more than made up for it.
I have to ask: What was with the hanging drying undergarments in the facilities?

I was sort of disappointed in the massage I received at Sasa. We looked it up on Unilocal prior to walking in, and I guess I expected a lot more.
The massage was just meh. I really needed one too since we were doing a lot of walking on our amazing New England adventure. That one part during the massage where they knuckle the living crap out of the bottom of your foot… it hurt so badly my face turned red and I had to mouth to the guy, «Owww.»
I know I’m not used to Boston prices either. I thought $ 30 for 30 mins was a bit too expensive. If I lived in Boston, I probably wouldn’t come back.
Three stars for the really nice service, friendly staff and so-​so massage at Sasa.

Came in for a massage after extreme tightness in my shoulders and lower back pain the last week and a half. I needed someone to work out the kinks badly, and Ken helped me do that.
I have a 15% discount for being a member of of their «facial» side of the business (at Harrison). The room is small, dark and clean, but basic and no frills. I elected a deep tissue, and I have to say this was DEEP. No complaints though — I rather take a little too strong over a weak massage any day. Most of it was perfect pressure to work on the problem areas. All the tightness and tension from carrying laptops and lifting was worked out. He recommended coming more frequently to work out the tough knots, but he didn’t give me the hard sell, which I appreciated.
I would gladly come back, and with the discount, it works out to be a pretty good deal. Ken also took his time — nothing more off-​putting than clock-​watchers (or worse, they gyp you minutes because they give you 5 minutes to change, before and after, so you really get 10 mins less of time). Ken willingly started early and also finished a little after the allotted time.

This is a great place for massage. I did walk-​in and they were able to provide me within hours services. I had 90 minutes massage and I felt great after.
Only cons side is the room is a bit noisy but it is from all the cars from outside. If you wish to seek a bit more quiet, try to get your services before or after the rush hours.

Awesome experience. Helen was very patient and gave me a great deep tissue massage. I was in a lot of pain before the massage after a week of playing too much squash. I walked out completely painless and rejuvenated; almost felt like a totally new being. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good massage place. The room was clean with calming music being played in the background. I am going back again soon!

I’ve been here twice for a deep tissue massage. The first time was because a friend recommended it, and I’m sure glad she did! I had a different masseuse each time, and both had different styles, but were equally excellent. The lady masseuse was pretty solicitous, and periodically asked me if the pressure was okay, which it always was.
I can feel the difference in my lower back, i.e. it doesn’t hurt anymore! I will be back! Possibly for a facial!

It’s been 6 years, and I’m still going strong. Dry skin in winter, oily skin in summer — the ladies at SaSa always take care of me. Lovely!

Came here on a visit from California. I got a 60 minute deep tissue massage. Everyone was very extremely friendly and accommodating. The ambience was extremely clean and professional. My masseuse was very kind and even gave me a little extra time. However, I did feel that the massage wasn’t as intense as it could have. She was strong but I felt the strength was more superficial in her hands, rather than truly deep from within her core/​body. Not bad. I’d come here if I was pressed for time and in the chinatown area (which was exactly my case). But if I had more time to research, I might have gone somewhere else.

It’s a lot cleaner and trendier than 5 years ago (Yeah I can’t believe I have been going to this place for more than 5 years).
I usually go there every 3 weeks to get a facial done. I love to go there after work and get pamper. This is their standard process of a facial: cleansing, massage (face, neck and shoulder), extraction and a mask to finish up the process. Every time I walk out of there, my skin feels great and I feel relaxed.
One of the good things about them is they have never pressure you to buy their products unless you ask for their recommendations.

I am also surprised to find negative reviews. That review with pretty bad English reads like a competitor trying (not subtly) to hurt the business.
I’ve been a customer with them for about 2 years now. And I am on my second package.
They have never tried to force products on me unless I specifically asked for recommendations. And yes, they do use top brands and it’s easier for you if you speak Chinese. I don’t but it’s fine.

It’s too bad to read some negative reviews…
I’ve been going here for facials for over a year and LOVE IT. I bought the package for 10 facials for $ 399 — that’s $ 40/​facial. Can’t beat it.
Each facial is 1.5 hours, and they are SO relaxing and good. They massage the H out of your face, neck and scalp, and use some pretty nice lines, including Decleor. When I leave, my skin is super clean. The girls here do have limited English, but I was surprised to read that someone thought they weren’t friendly. They”ve always been really nice every time I go in. Seriously, I would recommend this place to anyone who needs a good cleaning and 90 minutes of intense relaxation.
Btw, their new location is now on Harrison St. between Essex St. and Beach St. If you walk down Harrison from Essex, it’s on the left-​hand side about half a block down.