Lamai Thai Massage

Had the most incredible massage before getting a the red eye back to NYC.
It’s a bare basics place for décor but seriously once your in the room and the massage starts you could be anywhere.
It’s a great spot and you leave super relaxed.
The prices are very reasonable too.

Incredible massage Every Single Time I go! Jesse is amazing! Love the assisted stretching. Such great prices & earlybird specials too!

It might take a couple times to find a therapist you like, but once you do it’s such a deal and in a comfortable clean space.

Um I don’t want her to book up so I can’t get in to see her but JJ just changed my life. I get frequent Thai massages. As a yogi/​dancer I need muscle work regularly and Thai massage works best for me because the massage therapists are able to really get deeply into the tissue and stretch the muscles passively, something one is unable to do themselves. I rarely get enough pressure but in this case JJ gave me intense pressure matched with precise location and technique. I’m bloated out and pain free. Thank you so much JJ for your numerous healing gifts!

To begin, I honestly hate writing one star reviews. Doesn’t make me feel good. However, my experience here was not only extremely poor, it was down right unacceptable!
My girlfriend wanted to get us a couples massage after a very stressful week, so after making an appointment at another massage place 3 days prior, and getting a call 90 minutes before it was scheduled that they had to cancel, she called Lamai Thai Massage to try and get us an appointment. I was standing right next to her during this call so I was privy to everything that was said. The woman said that she could get us in any time in the next hour. My GF re-​iterated, «so a massage for 2 PEOPLE, correct?», which was confirmed. We quickly get ready, and drive the 15 minutes over. When we arrived, the woman at the front desk seemed to have no recollection of the conversation. Further more, she said that she only had one spot available for the rest of the day.
I very VERY clearly stated that this was unacceptable business practice, and I would appreciate if she made SOME effort to accommodate HER mistake (she even showed me my GFs number in her call logs), to which she stated that she would give us 10% off our NEXT massage.
Bottom line. Horrible experience. Horrible customer service. I can’t speak to their actual services, but we are taking our business elsewhere. I recommend Tahntawan Massage. Far better service.

Massage from Jesse was fantastic — she’s very thorough and strong I asked for deep and I got deep

Quality has gotten worse over time. They use to be my favorite place because they were friendly, cheap, and gave quality massages. But over the course of my last 3 massages they’ve been rushed, don’t follow the sheet, and when I made an appointment over the phone and came in they didn’t have a therapist for me and then told me appointments aren’t guaranteed after I got there. They do not care about their customer.

They give a great This massage. I went in for the early bird special ($ 39 between 7a-​12p) and I wasn’t disappointed. Diana was my masseuse and she lead me to my room. It’s a bed but it’s just raised a little from the floor, however, the face pillow and calf pillow made the bed very comfortable. The receptionist was polite and friendly. I’ll definitely go back.

Superb!!! Must go! I live in New York but when I am in town this is the place I go for my thai message.

I saw another user post this and I agree… STAY AWAY FROM «DANG» the «massage therapist»
I have to give them a 1 because of my last experience which was the worst massage I’ve ever had. I’ve been here numerous times, but not in awhile, and things have changed!
I don’t think my masseuse was an actual masseuse. She started off by just walking in the room, without saying hi or talking to me just started chatting to the worker in the next stall in Thai. She immediately started by digging her heel right into my butt/​glut. No warming up or light work, just heel right away. She continued right to my sciatic nerve with the same pressure which I recoiled from and told her it was too hard. BECAUSE SHE DIDNT SPEAK ENGLISH, the worker next door had to translate for us. It was very awakarwd and slow going to say the least. It turned out the only word she knew was «harder», so no matter what I said or how I gestured with my hands to go lighter, she’d go harder. Due to this she irritates my shoulder and my aforementioned glut. I had to stop the massage early to which she was very irritated by. I got bad looks from all the workers in the way out and the manager didn’t care at all that I ended early and didn’t like my massage. This place is a SWEATSHOPS… STAY AWAY. THE STSY IN BUSINESS BY PRAYING ON TOURISTS… Buyer beware.

I’ve been a loyal customer over the years and can honestly say that it’s really hit or miss depending on who you are dealing with. When it’s good, it’s amazing, but when it’s bad, it leaves me feeling worse than when I went in (not what you’d hope from a massage place). I complained once and got an unsympathetic response from management, and my latest visit was marred by a very unfriendly receptionist, to the point where I am actively now looking for an alternative place to go.

Shady shady so shady !
Called before a treatment asking if I could get the massage therapist’s rmt certificate number as a registered therapist — she said it was no problem (wanted to submit to extended health for a reimbursement.)
Went ahead with massage treatment — as I was paying asked receptionist for the information in needed (and was promised) and would only give me the first name of therapist «you have to email the manager for last name and massage registration #» I said no problem and did that as soon as I got home.
The manager replied Saying she could not give me any further details? What ?
So I’ve emailed her 4 additional times asking for it — she doesn’t respond.
Today I finally called and asked for manger — I was HUNG up on and when I called back only busy signal — sketchy establishment !
Stay away !
I’m going to file a complaint with the better business bureau tomorrow.

Awful. No massage tables so you suffocate into one of those airplane doughnut pillows straight into the floor. They give you an outfit to wear which looks like it was found in the goodwill trashcan. The masseurs talk amongst each other loudly in Thai; hardly a relaxing environment. The massage was below average with zero sensitivity. Felt more like I was a punching bag. I had specifically asked NOT to be stretched. She did it anyway. I asked again. She did it again anyway, and would complain in Thai to her next door masseuse every time. Unless you like spending money to be mistreated I would never recommend this place.

Went here last night with my husband. Couples massage $ 108 if you have cash. I thought it was well priced for a full hour of whole body massage for the both of us. I woke up this morning feeling completely refreshed and renewed. It wasn’t the fanciest or most romantic spot but still really enjoyable and professional.

After Yoga, I needed a massage! The best place in Abbott Kinney in Venice.
LaMai Thai Massage is very relaxing.
I’m feeling very light ! Masha is one of the best therapist!

Jessie. She is amazing. One of the best massages I have ever had and I will be back! Thanks, Jessie!

This is one of my favorite «treat yo self» spots in LA — or rather «husband treat yo’ wife» spots in LA. I had never had a Thai style massage before coming here and I am so glad that I did. It is a vigorous massage done mostly with the feet. If you don’t have sensitive skin — try the tiger balm with your massage. It’s an intense mentholated balm that will really add to your experience. I highly recommend trying this spot out for your next massage.

Wow I had such a great experience I went for a prenatal massage and the lady was so nice… Got all the stress spots and relived so much pressure but also making sure she was careful… My husband went with me and he loved his Thai massage as well it relaxed him and took all the knots out that he had… We would definitely be back and recommend people here.

Nothing compares to the relaxation and soothing that I get when I come here for a massage.
The Thai massage is vigorous, with just enough pressure to hit those pressure points and dissolve them.
You can customize your massage by specifying what is sore, how tough you want them to be on you, and whether or not you want Thai balm rubbed on you.
The tea at the end is a treat. Overall a great value if you’re looking for a way to work out knots/​stiffness. Early bird special at $ 39/​hr is an even better deal. I’ll be back, as I have been coming for years now.

The best Thai massage I’ve ever had. I come twice a month. Prices are reasonable and I always feel great after a session!

Very upset just came back home. I show up for a 9am apt w/​Masha this morning and the kid at the desk tells me she’s not available until 10. I said why did they schedule my appt w/​her and tell me to come in at 9. He had nothing to say, he didn’t care.
This is second bad experience 2wks in a row, last wk I went in for appt @ 8 and was not attended until 8:30. Not sure what is going on at LAmai, Masha is great but the treatment there is unacceptable and Lamai will not be getting our business any longer after being loyal customers for a year.
*they do not honor your appointment*

Low-​key, high pressure Thai massage complete with a woman walking on your back. Through out the massage I was never sure whether it was a hand, foot, elbow, or knee applying the pressure. However I did experience both physical and emotional release most especially from acute pressure applied to my tense shoulders and neck. An hour of pleasure and pain. I’ve had Thai massages in Thailand. Lamai focuses more on pressure then stretching which was the focus of some Thai massage practitioners working on my body before.
The décor is simple and utilitarian. Linen or cotton drapes on a wrought iron frame separate the small, private massage spaces and comfy mats.
A great way to relax after a day of shopping or before heading to the beach.

We have been here so many times! This place is getting worse and worse! I screamed in PAIN IT WAS SO AWFUL! I asked for less and less pressure and she didn’t listen! I begged for less and less pressure and she did not care her name was Da– stay AWAY FROM HER! and the front desk lady charged me full price even though I said this was the WORST MASSAGE OF MY LIFE! She said to contact Kevin the manager for a credit! Ha let’s see what heck
Kevin does! If I could give the darn place a negative star I would!
Not to mention my knee popped out of the socket although he told them to be careful! He walked out of there limping and we both paid full price!
STAY AWAY!!!
Angry and in pain! Gosh!

This spot is right up the street from where I lived. I had more or less ignored it for the first couple of years that I lived in LA, but one day last year I desperately needed a massage. I headed over and found out that (a) the rates are reasonable and (b) the massages are wonderful.
In my case, I had a 1.5 hour deep tissue massage. It started off being an hour, but I added the half hour during.
You basically go in and fill out a paper form for the masseuse detailing where you need the most pressure, etc. After you finish the form, you wait for a bit and then are taken upstairs to your room. They give you special pants to wear during the massage and it begins.
Highly recommend. Reasonable rates and great massages.