How to ask about FS options, if any...
This may be a bit unusual, in that I'm not requesting any location tips, but I'm more interested in learning a bit more about general AMP menu options and etiquette, if you would.
I'm not talking about Korean versus Japanese (or Chinese, for that matter, ) but more about FS choices and other options, if available.
Things like the infamous hot tea service at Nikki's that seems to be the "in" thing at the moment. (I don't post much, as my limited travel time & small budget tends to keep me from visiting your fair city too often, but I lurk and learn vicariously through this forum every so often.)
On any case, maybe I'm a little too laid back on my visits to the local AMPs, (and I suppose also not being a regular anywhere makes things a little more difficult as well, ) but with only a few very nice exceptions, (such as a friendly Korean "cowgirl, " a long time ago, ) missionary & doggy seem to be the "default" menu options with AMP girls. While fun, it would be nice to occasionally spice things up and try something a bit different with them.
For myself, the experience has usually been that the language barrier makes for a convenient excuse to stick to known routines for all parties involved, so unless it seems like she's actually interested in my suggestions, I just go with the flow, and just enjoy what she offers.
What are everyone else's experiences in this area?
Do folks generally just go for what's offered and then bicker a little about the price? Or, when wanting something specific, or a bit of change from the ordinary, do they ask about it up-front, (at some point after entering the room and before things get really started. Both because once hands begin to roam around, it can be more than a bit difficult to make good decisions, and also because asking too much while still in the lobby is just not that sensible.)
I'd love to read what everyone else has to write about this. Plus, I'm planning a little mini-vacation for myself this coming 3 day weekend, and it would be nice to see if I pick up any tips from more experienced folks.
What is the going tip rate for S.F. Financial district AMP's
I'm visiting in a few weeks, and want to enjoy myself and partake of SF's delights, but don't want to over pay. In the DC area, .8 house fee and .8 or $ generally gets FS, but was wondering if SF is comparable or higher/lower.
Double Dragon - don't bother
They have a nice ad on Backpage.
The place was clean. Mamasan wanted $60.
Massage after the shower. The massage was sorry, actually used a rolling machine. That lasted maybe 10 minutes. There was the hand slapping all over the back. Then came the demands.
Payment for the rest of the session was demanded. $100 for hand and $150 for FS. I had half that much. And wished I didn't have to hand it over in the middle of the session.
Don't bother.
Looking for a kind of AMP
Like Xsham. Im from out East and I just want a nice clean place with a real massage and HE. Ill be in downtown SF (near Nikkis) next week and would love to know where to look. Any suggestions? Feel free to PM.
And if I can help with anything in NJ/NY area I'm happy to help.
-Bby
Good standard ending locations that I have found.
Bonby:
For what I was looking for, I used the following locations:
"Asian Massage: " 1725 Woodside Rd, Suite D, Redwood City, 650-556-9700 [saw Carmen, she's great; other girls there are also great].
"Relax Center Asian Massage: " 824 5th Ave Redwood City, 94063. CROSS ST: BAY RD (it's next to a dry cleaners), 650-299-9231 [Only see April. ONLY April].
"Sunset Euphoria" in Santa Rosa [pretty much anyone is good/good looking].
If you can get away from SF and go to San Jose then go to West Valley Therapeutic Massage and see Shelly or Annette (make an appointment, they are packed). I can tell you where to go for specialty stuff (I. E. Vietnamese therapists only; Hispanic therapists if you wanna give that a shot etc.) as well.
Someone mentioned Oakland Massage or something like that at the top of the second page. You might want to check that out but I have zero experience with it. I researched the area extensively and checked a bunch of them out with a friend when we were bored one day. Those are the best spots possible for the price if you are looking for standard finishes/limited extras but a good massage.
Relax Center Asian Massage - More Information
Yea, I should have mentioned that in general RC can provide the worst massages of all of the locations I mentioned unless you see the more 'experienced' (read: older and less attractive) masseurs OR if you tip in advance (see my final note on April). I showed up a while ago with a friend and we were their last customers of the night. The owner/mamasan was as you described- unusually good looking for her age and was combing her long hair/applying makeup while we waited. The first time I went in January I got Kiki (April wasn't in). Kiki gives a pretty good massage and likes to talk about her family (nephews etc.). Honestly, I like to keep my visits very impersonal and I found it irritating. Her English is exceptionally good for a TAMP girl. Finish was good and she has a terrible ass but 'eh' breasts. She is 5'5''ish and weighs less than average which is good. She was very, very nice though and it makes you very comfortable to be there. A friend of mine saw Helen that late night visit and she actually does BBBJ (which I am not interested in anyway at these places). Myredbook.com is WAY off on her age as she is not 25-29. She is probably closer to 37 and doesn't speak English as well.
This probably wouldn't have happened if we weren't the last customers but after the session, we kinda hung out and talked a bit with the ladies, the mamasan and some random Asian guy who I imagine is the owner? My friend got out first and apparently the mamasan was offering him bananas and other fruit etc. What was really strange was that the mamasan and kiki offered us a place to stay for the night when we mentioned we had a long drive ahead of us (I didn't ask if they meant there at the location or somewhere nearby). We declined and went to get some In-n-Out instead. It was nice of them, a first for me and a bit unusual but speaks to the general atmosphere of the location as a safe and repeatable backup.
With regard to April. She probably haggles a good bit nowadays because, of the god knows how many women that work there, she is the most attractive. She only worked 2 days a week in the winter and so seeing her was a real mission impossible situation. She is younger and cuter than other therapists in the area and worth it if that's your thing. Protip- if you tip April at the start, your entire session will be way better than if you tip at the end. I dropped 70 on the table, closed my eyes and had a great time. It's obviously a risk to tip before a service, but if the girl is worth it looks wise, then a small monetary risk is worth it for the added service with no haggling.
[QUOTE=Tanaka]Each time I come to Bay Area, I want to try something new, but either get bad reports, or place is closed, or provide is not available, so I finish up at RC Asian Massage. It is closer to freeway than other Redwood City places, and I never had a bad service there. .55/h is a reasonable entrance fee, and massage is always from good to excellent.
I was there about 1 month ago. The first time I got the girl, who said her name was "May", later she switched to "Mary". I really do not know. What was so special about her that she never asked for the tip. She provided an excellent back massage, and, when she started to relax me, I just simply undressed her (she never said a word, while I was doing it), did some DATY, and when I was ready for something else, that was the first time she said "No way, it is not allowed here, and I will not do it" (or something like that in her Chinese English). HJ was very good, and after that she did another 35 minutes of a very good massage, while I was totally relaxed. Tipped her .4. She said that she almost never works there, only once a week or so. Too bad. Good massage, no bad attitude.
Next time it was April. I do not know which one, because 6 month ago there was a different April, and a year ago there was another April. She was very playful, but massage was good, not not as good as with May/Mary. DATY was well received, but then she started bargaining for tips, and I really do not like it. At the end, everything happened to be as with May/Mary, but with more headache.
I also noticed that mamasan was different each time, and the second time it was that woman, who gave me one of the best massages 1.5 ago. She does not have a pretty face, but her body is absolutely amazing for her age (mid-40s, I guess). I think at that moment she called herself Candy. But, it really does not matter, I do not think those girls remember those names.[/QUOTE]
Double Dragon --Not Worth The Effort
Was visiting SFO from out of town and staying in the financial district. Couldn't find the contact information for a place I had been on either Bush or Pine (near Montgomery) on an earlier trip [it was upstairs in a old looking building--you punch in a security code, take the elevator up--and no its not CEO]. I wanted something quick, didn't want to walk all the way over to Nikki's so I decided to take a chance on something different. Double Dragon advertised on CL and was close to my hotel. So I decided to try it. Mamasan gladly took my. 60. Left in room to shower myself. Showered. Chunky late 20s girl had me lay down for massage. She took off her lab coat and was wearing a spaghetti strap white night gown. Rock hard looking bad implants. She seemed to be the only girl working--at least the only one I saw. Bad light massage. On the flip she offers extras. 1. 5 for topless HJ. 2. 0 for nude. Anything else still more. Ouch. I was running late (had dinner plans) so I let the little head think. Did the nude HJ. Not worth it. She had zero skills and less enthusiasm. Body was unattractive. After about 15 minutes of her working with no result, she decides to call it quits. Wants me to finish myself. I wasn't interested. Took another shower to wash off all the oil, and took off. On the way out, she pointed between her legs and told me "next time you put it there. You like. " I said "sure, " and was out of there. No "next time" in my plans.
Nikki's--Add me to the chorus of praise
On day two of my SFO trip (when I had more time) I made my way back to Nikki's. I was not disappointed. This may be the best place in the country. My "host" (I forgot her name, sorry) greeted me and said she recognized me. (I haven't been to Nikki's before). We did talk about our past. And she recognized me from back in the day when she worked in Ohio. Perhaps because we had been "friends" back in the day, the menu was very extensive. I sampled widely and was generous with my gift--only point being when you establish trust, you will enjoy. Odd how small the world is that I can travel to SFO and meet an old friend from Ohio. But that said, Nikki's does not disappoint.