Top Thai Massage

Top Thai was recommended to me as a place that does more than just rub on lotion. Very true! Massages are customized to include deep tissue massage, therapeutic stretching, use of a variety of lotions and balms, and hot rocks for muscle soreness all at no additional charge. The rooms, lobby, and restrooms are very clean and nicely decorated, and there is plenty of parking space. Staff is very knowledgeable, experienced, always prompt and friendly. Everyone is excellent so I really can’t recommend anyone more than another. I enjoy giving (and receiving) gift certificates from Top Thai and have recommended it to friends and gym buddies. No one has been disappointed! Eileen

The three of us came here on a Tuesday afternoon… And will never ever returned. This place needs more training for massage. Do not go in there. I can’t believe we didn’t get any kind of massage there lying for an hour. My mom and my aunt were lying there patiently. At the end we were asking one another if any of us got a massage. Because we thought to be patient someone is getting a massage if it wasn’t me. At least some of us. Which turned out to be none of us!!! We didn’t want to be rude and interrupted. They need to get retrain or certified…

Lucas and Noi are the best! Both always listen to my concerns and are careful to work out the knots in my shoulders and neck. Both are great for a deep tissue massage and have very strong hands. This place is clean and very professional. I would highly highly recommend!!!

Used to come here a lot and the moved to the other side of town. Was in the area so I went back today and was once again super IMPRESSED! My masseuse, Nancy, not only LISTENED to my concerns (I’m dealing with a back, knee, neck injury) she actually went above and beyond to CUSTOMIZE my massage… Going deep into the tissues & muscles that need it the most. Super grateful to finally have some relief from the pain. Thanks Top Thai for always delivering top notch quality at reeeeally affordable rates!

I like the massage area/​room, and curtains, we could easily see one another. It wasn’t the best massage I’ve had, but you can’t complain about the price point at all! Cash only.

Hands down best place in LA I used to drive up from Carlsbad just to get a good massage all of the people she work here are top notch I have a favorite of course Lek nobody compares

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I was very nervous coming back here since it had been awhile. But, when I made a phone call to see if they had open reservations for my sister and I and that the two people I requested were there, I was ecstatic! I knew we were in for a great massage, like back in the day!
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The ladies are still kind and very, very good at giving great massages. I also like that they listen to your specific requests. You can tell that these ladies know how important your massages are to you. I don’t know if you have experienced a massage where you could feel in the massage that the masseuse does not want to be there. Yes, unfortunately, I have and fortunately only under a handful of times. I am happy to share that this place is still on the map for us when in Los Angeles.
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The prices remain affordable, unbelievable great deals for great massages. You just can’t beat the prices!
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The parking lot is small, keep this in mind. It fills up quickly, but if you wish to park in the lot rather than around the corner sometimes you get lucky to get a spot because some of the people are there for quick runs to the market.
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Please remember to tip accordingly :0)
I will be back if ever back in the area! So happy to know that Luke at the front desk, and masseuses Noi & Nancy are still here!

I love this little place! It’s like a gem in the city, when every I need a good massage this is my go to place! My oasis in the city…

Fantastic service. Easy appt/​walk-​in. Clean establishment. Perfect pressure on the Thai massage for a sports therapy result. Quiet and relaxing and at the price I don’t think you can do better. Highly recommended!

I have been coming to Top Thai on a weekly basis for nearly a year and cannot recommend this place highly enough. Friendly service, great prices and the best massage I have had in Los Angeles.
The place is very low key (which is great) and relaxing, and I’m greeted with a warm welcome every time. If I need to call to change the time or make an appointment at the last minute, Luke (the manager) always accommodates and even calls to let me know if parking will be a problem. If I am running late, I call to reschedule (as you would with any appointment) and Luke is happy to shift my time but I don’t expect them to wait for me to show up if I am more than ten minutes late.
Lek is my favorite therapist. If you love getting a deep massage with elbows and strong hands, she will get to your tightest knots.

Top Thai is, hands-​down, the best Thai massage place in Los Angeles. I have always received excellent service from the massage therapists. And, Luke, the manager, is very polite, efficient, and accommodating. For $ 35/​hour, I dare anyone to find a better, more professorial Thai massage.
I take issue Zoey O’s recent review. As a long-​time client, I would have expected her to know that Top Thai is extremely busy and that one must treat their appt as if they were catching a flight or going to see their physician. Running late is sometimes unavoidable, and when it happens, I call and ask for a later appt (or cancel) so I don’t inconvenience them and also so I can be certain to get my favorite therapist (Noi or Nancy). I can’t expect them to change their busy schedule just for me.

Massage was reasonably priced, and the massage itself was fantastic! I felt quite relaxed. Remember to bring cash for the massage and tip as it’s cash only.

I originally gave a 5 star review as I was extremely impressed by the service I received. I have included my previous review at the end of today’s review, marked «December 2014».
February 28^th, 2015: For today, I was EXTREMELY dissatisfied. I came all the way up here from San Diego SPECIFICALLY for a massage with Noi and my friend had Nancy, as originally planned when I made the appointment on the phone. I made an appointment a few days before for both myself and a friend in a couples room. I am really embarrassed because I swore by the place, and left feeling very upset. We called 45 minutes before and asked if we could push back our massage because there was a lot of traffic. They told us we could come in at the original time or we could cancel. We stuck with the original time but told them that we would be a few minutes late, as traffic was heavy. After a 30 minute drive, we arrived and I immediately asked who would be taking care of us. The lady looked me in the eyes and said Noi and Nancy, but told us we could not have the couples room because the place was busy. I thought I would let that go, but then I noticed that the lady taking care of me was not who I requested. 40 minutes into my massage, a lady came in and disrupted the time by talking to the lady massaging me. She started lathering lotion on my body at a completely different pressure than I was getting for the past 40 minutes. I was so upset because they didn’t even communicate when they switched masseuses, so I didn’t even get the pleasure of having someone walk on my back as I originally had the first time. When Noi asked me to flip over I asked for her name. She kindly replied with, «Noi». I then asked who was massaging me before. She laughed and when I asked her again, she said, «Another girl». I asked for her name, again, and she responded with «Lynn» or something of that sort. At the end of the massage I got dressed and asked her to write down both names on a business card. She told me she would and when I asked her again she said, «We got so busy today that I had to ask that lady to come in and help. She doesn’t work here».
I was extremely upset to have driven 2.5 hours to experience a relaxing weekend with an appointment with Noi just to find out that, 1) We didn’t get the couples room reserved, 2) I didn’t get my massage for the full hour with Noi as originally confirmed and expected, and 3) I didn’t receive someone walking on my back, as I have experienced in the past at this Thai Massage place. I did not pay $ 35 and TIP $ 15 on top of that to have received this unsatisfacotry treatment.
I was quite embarrassed to have talked so highly about a place to my friend, to then have him see me so disappointed.
My previous review read:
December 2014: Words can’t even describe my experience here. My friend and I came in for a 6pm appointment. Luke, the manager, is very responsible, personable, and takes care of his facility. While it may not be in the nicest area, it is definitely worth the visit.
$ 35 for 1 hour– can’t get much better than that!
I had the pleasure of having Noi as my masseuse, while my friend had Nancy. We both were blown away by how great we felt afterwards and how friendly they were. They worked every part of our body and put all of their effort into the hour we were there.
Out of all the places I’ve ever been to, this was by far the best I’ve had and worth every penny!

Yas. She totally helped me unwind. Amazing. At the end she put a hot towel with the eucalyptus on my back. It was absolutely relaxing. Thank you!

I had a great experience here. $ 35 for an hour massage is a great deal, plus the place is clean and quiet with free parking in the front lot. My masseuse was Luke who did a great job. He has very strong hands, gives an effective massage and was very professional. Highly recommend him and this place!

Three stars for good service, fair prices, and a what you see is what you get experience.
I came to top time massage with my girlfriend a few days ago. I’ve had a rough night out before and didn’t want them to work me over like a side of beef, but rather to give me a typical time massage that felt good and didn’t leave any marks… And this is exactly what I got!
The masseuse was polite and professional. My girlfriend and I had to adjacent rooms and they pulled the curtain between us back to make it a single room. The massage went like most time massages do. She asked about any points of focus and I suggested my neck and back which she jumped on with vigor. A little walking here and there, and digging toes in around my spine really helps loosen me up. At the end of the massage she brought a piping hot towel and pressed it to my shoulders, doing a final massage pass and then exiting the room.
Overall they were pretty good and provided exactly the service I wanted: A massage that felt good, and didn’t leave me a black and blue. Go to your own special spot when you really want to get worked over, but hop in at top tie for a low impact, easy session.

First Thai massage ever! My masseuse (Noi) was excellent.
Facility is small and very low key (nothing up scale), but Noi got the job done. I purchased a combo thai/​swedish massage; price $ 45 for a 60min full body massage, (but i asked to concentrate on shoulders and upper back). She applied the perfect amount of pressure and spent lots of time on my back (specifically my left shoulder area) which is a problem area for me.
I will definitely be coming back.
CONS: Cash ONLY (so I had to run out and find an ATM)

Ok, I like to think I’m somewhat of an expert in this area. This area, being thai massage.
a) I’m Thai, enough said but I’ll continue
b) I’ve been to Thailand numerous times, the most recent trip being a 3 month stint in Bangkok earlier this year
c) My dad made me walk on his legs when I was growing up, so I know what thai massages should feel like — sometimes agonizing pain.
There was a small parking lot which was completely open since I was there early on a Sunday. Let me just say that yes, the atmosphere is lacking but this is no different from any other massage joint in Thailand. Inside, at least they make you turn your phone ringer off. In Thailand, it’s quite normal for the person next to you to be chatting on the phone or most of the time they’re just snoring.
I was directed into a curtained off area and was expecting a foot wash and to change into a pajama-​like set of clothing but instead they skipped the foot wash and gave me a pair of boxers to put on. I was ok with that, I put on the boxers but kept my bra on because no one should see these girls as I’m being flung around like a rag doll. No one.
My masseuse (Noi) was excellent. Was it exactly like the massages in Thailand? No, but I almost want to say it was BETTER. She combined traditional thai massage techniques with almost a swedish type of massage to my shoulders and upper back. I was not expecting this and was so pleasantly surprised. The lotion she used on my back was fragrance free and did not react with my sensitive skin. She applied the perfect amount of pressure and spent lots of time on my back (specifically my left shoulder area) which is a problem area for me so kudos to her for analyzing my body and figuring this out!
Price is cheap at $ 35 for 60 minutes. As I drove back to San Diego, I felt extremely relaxed and my back no longer hurt. If I had Top Thai Massage in San Diego, I’d be there ALL THE TIME.

I would return here for sure! Luke gave me the wonderful thai/​swedish/​sports massage with emphasis on my sore and knotted lower back, shoulders, and neck… with a perfectly gentle and thorough touch throughout. He was super mindful about my bandage on my arm from a cut and made me feel like VIP. Because he knew my hubby was picking me up, he continued the massage a bit longer until he realized my ride arrived…
I understand that until 3pm, the rate is 35bucks/hour…so I ended up giving a 10 dollar tip because I felt the technique and care was worth it.

This is a no frills Thai massage. The atmosphere is pretty low ambiance and I’m okay with that as long as the massage is good. And it was!
They were professional and communicative. During the massage, you wear only boxer shorts and no top/​bra. I was okay with this, but I’m sure if some others are uncomfortable then you can wear it no problem. During transitions the massage person was respectful and turned away and also gave instruction on how to move to stay modest. This massage was not painful whatsoever. A good massage shouldn’t be painful! Or it should be painful in a good way, a means to an end, not just ouch! I was lucky and got a bit extra than an hour and tipped accordingly!
You pay first. CASH ONLY! $ 35/​hour. They have a private lot, but it’s small. Free water post-​massage! I made an appointment, but they seem to have a lot of openings, so walk-​ins are fine.