Lily Massage & Reflexology

I got my neck and back message after my therapy and it was a sweet and smooth process. My masseuse was well trained and did a wonderful job. I will be back in the future. Wait was a bit long though.

I got an hour head massage. My head massage was absolutely great. The front desk people were very nice and gave me a nice recommendation. When I left the store I felt wonderful. The head massage put me to sleep. The body massage rooms were dark and so was the foot massage area. It was a modernized shop. I am glad I found this place today.
However, I did not have enough cash to tip my masseuse so I ended up tipping a little less than what I wanted to tip. But I will be back in the future to make up for it.
8÷12÷15: I came back today and tipped my masseuse what she really deserved: D I absolutely love Alice and I finally got her name. She’s very nice and I love the head massages. I can’t wait to return in the future.

We love Lily’s. We eat at Banana Leaf often and one day my hubby decided a massage would do him good because he has a a very physical job. Initially he walked into a reflexology parlor on the lower level of the plaza with a sign advertising an hour for $ 18. When he entered the suite I couldn’t help but notice the big guy standing outside taking a smoke break so instead of driving off to I hung around «just in case.» Sure enough 5 minutes later I get a call from hubby saying «this guy is man handling me, he smells like cigarettes, and there are no other therapists to treat me.» I picked him up and we head upstairs to the upper level following the great big «Lily’s Massage» sign. My husband has been going there 1 – 2 times per month faithfully ever since. His favorite therapist is Susan and my favorite is Jason. They are both excellent! We always get the $ 18 40 min reflexology with the $ 10 15 minute back massage special. It’s amazing, nearly an hour for under $ 30. Enjoy and relax :)

Lily massage is one of the places in Houston this I have to visit when I come back. I love their services with very reasonable prices. We often use the one hour whole body massage with full foot relaxation. The price is only 35 for one hour and you get one ticket free if you buy five tickets at the same time. It’s perfect for the family to enjoy and relax together. They are very professional and definitely will help you relax the tough spots. I love lily massage!

I’ve gotten foot rubs from almost all of the massages places in the Dun Huang plaza except for this one (there’s like 6). Lily’s located on the second floor above Tiger Den.
I went on a Saturday afternoon –parking is chaos here on the weekends, just go straight to the second floor garage.
Setting: 4 out of 5. From the outside, it doesn’t look like much. But there are multiple rooms (for the full body massages) and the «common» area for the reflexology. The setting is pretty tranquil and dark.
Price: Good deal! I had the $ 18 for a 40min reflexology massage. Service menus states they do not take credit cards for services under $ 20, but they do.
Massage: eh. I guess it was ok at the moment. Wasn’t bad or good, just eh.
Would I go back? maybe, maybe not.

*****update review as of 3/​10/​15)******
Ok, so… ive gone 4 times with my friend since I have last left a review and I have major uodates. The head rest is hard and not comfortable. It literally has no cushion… You can feel the metal frame under the cushion and the hole isn’t big enough for your face. Also, they never do my feet and like 2 seconds on my hands when i choose a number 4. Sooooo BEWARE! if you want legs and feet done, do not choose a number 4
Specifically ask for lily, and get a number 4.
That’s if you want whole body, and you are looking for more of a Swedish style kind of massage. (Kneading, slow strokes)
anyways, I have literally tried all the foot reflexology places on bellaire, and this place is as good as they’ll get.
My rating loses a star for the price. Most other places are cheaper, but you get what you pay for. This place has better décor meaning it isn’t as sketchy looking inside, pleasing to the eye (ikea furniture style) & cleaner. FYI, they don’t do shower massages there. Bahahahha.
This place & kind of massages they give are as close to massage heights and massage envy as possible.

clean and quiet, but not very relaxing… just ok…

I’ve been here several times in the past for foot massages and they’ve always been great. I’ve brought my coworkers and they love it too. The hot stones, the hot water, and its pretty quiet when we go. Five stars for the foot massage.
Onto the body massage… I decided to try the full body 60 min. massage and requested a female. Currently, there are two female therapists, the owner, Lily, and another taller, larger woman. Tall lady takes my cash and puts it in her own pocket and says she’ll be doing the massage. I ask for gradual deep pressure massage and she says, «okay». I specified certain areas on my back were more sensitive and to use less pressure on those areas. To sum it up, here are some things she said to me: «ok, I’ll do it your way». Sigh, clicks her tongue, stops massaging and says, «I don’t know what to do with you», «I just did that part harder and you said it’s too hard», «I don’t know what you want», «I do what I do on everyone else and you don’t like it», some more sighing and clicking her tongue, «I did it your way and you don’t like it», etc. All the while I’m being patient and retelling her the middle of my back is more sensitive. After 30 minutes of being sighed at and feeling like I’m inconveniencing her, I said, «ok, I’m done. Just go, and I’ll get dressed.» She gave me partial cash back, but I wanted to talk to Lily and she said she wasn’t there. I came back 10 minutes later and low and behold… I see Lily. Got the rest of my money back. 0 stars. Negative stars for taller lady’s attitude and massage skills.
Haven’t tried Lily, but hear she’s good.

It’s 2^nd floor of Don Hoang Plaza, across from Sinh Sinh. Waiting area is nice. Receptionist English isn’t great. She demanded money right away, but we were trying to figure out how long the wait would be.
Plus
1. $ 30 = 1.25 H of foot massage
2. clean
3. fresh orchids
4. quiet
Areas of improvement
1. didn’t think the actual massage was as good as other places — my lady was killing me with too much pressure. Also the rock and the water were way HOT!
2. receptionist was demanding us for tip right when we finished
3. too bright for me — the security video screen of all the rooms was distracting while I was getting massage
4. magazines are from 2011
5. chair wasn’t that comfortable for the back massage
I still like Chi in the same plaza, but today they were booked! I felt a little let down today.

3.5 Stars. Ok, so it’s only fair I update since my husband really likes this place for back massages and continues to come back. They were running a special this weekend for $ 30 for 30 min back massage and $ 16 for 40 min foot massage (cash only for this deal, otherwise it’s $ 18). I came along and got the foot massage.
My husband said his back massage was really good and the masseuse really worked out all his knots and even gave him an adjustment– but they shorted his time and gave him a little under 25 minutes when we paid for 30 minutes.
My foot massage was mediocre. It just wasn’t as great as the other ones that I have gotten on Bellaire. Also, it was kind of odd that she put gloves on when she was massaging my feet. I understand may be more hygienic, but I’ve never experienced this with other foot massages *shrug. The place is clean and the décor is nicer than the other places on Bellaire, but the loudest toilet in the world is still loud and the distractions (employees walking in and out, talking etc) don’t make for a very relaxing environment.

If you love the soothing sounds of urine hitting toilet water and of toilets constantly flushing… along with noisy people walking in and out then this is your place… I found it very hard to relax… if not for a gift certificate I would not have came here… 2 stars because they do use hot stones which is different from most other places

This place is alright. I came here when Oasis had no more appointments available for the evening. (Maybe Oasis should rename themselves to «Mirage.»)
So Lily appears to be much larger and MUCH more upscale than Oasis. The interior décor is a lot nicer, and they have invested in some lovely baskets for you to put your purse, phone, wallet, shoes, watch, etc. while getting massaged.
For $ 25 (because I paid with credit card instead of $ 20 for cash), I got an hour long foot reflexology massage, which was lovely. There was a foot soak, attention to the head, hands, wrists, and feet. There was also some hot rocks going on, and a hot towel to finish.
So why only two stars? The place is too open and too noisy for me. There is no door that separates the room where they pour the hot water in/​out of the buckets. People are noisy and having full-​on conversations around you. You can hear the toilet flushing. You can see into the other open rooms (most seat multiple people) from where you are getting massaged.
So despite the LOVELY interior and LOVELY massage, it doesn’t make for a completely relaxing experience, which for me is the whole point of getting a massage.
HOWEVER, I would not rule this place out completely. I might have just gone on some busy night.

I really like Lily Massage. I have been coming here regularly for little over a year and have recommended them to many friends, both Asian and American. I have been getting full body massage in Houston since 90’s. I have not experieced such good effect from a massage until I found this place. Tyically I felt pretty good and relaxed the rest of the day after a massage but massage from Lily gives me relaxation and pain relief for many days after. Their massage focus on problem areas in your body. They go deep into pressure points. So it may not feel as soothing as other places but trust me, you will thank them after. Also the foot massage is really good as well. Other reviewers had mentioned the décor. It is up to par with any high end spa. The only draw back is that their English is limited. Just to note: James, the male therapist, speaks more English than Lily. Also, they work for tips, so do bring some cash.

I’ve been waiting all day to write this review! I went here for the first time today when instead I should of went to my usual place that offers more for less. This place is located on Bellaire in the same shopping center as Cafe101, Fufu, Juice Box, etc.
First of all, would it kill anyone to have at least one English speaker on the premises at ALL times?! I understand I am in Chinatown and I don’t speak Chinese, but this place and all other places should have at least one person fluent in English.
After walking in I wanted to ask the person at the front for their specials for two. Instead of telling me, she just gave me a piece of paper with the different massages, minutes, and dollar amount in English and Chinese translations. I take a quick look and immediately I knew this was overpriced compare to _​_​_​_​_​_​. (*sigh) Since I’m already here I might as well make the best of it.
I point to the one I wanted. «Ok have seat.» Hmmm? I guess I’ll have a seat. About 10 minutes later, my BF and I was called into a room. Okay… now I’m in the mood for a massage despite the price.
(about an hour later)
Alright, alright… not too shabby but not too great either. I could of went to my old place for the same treatments for less!
Series:
Foot Reflexology ($ ¹⁸⁄₄₀ minutes)
Herb & Hot Compression, stone ($ ²⁵⁄₆₀ minutes)
Foot Reflexology 45 minutes & back 25 minutes ($ ³⁰⁄₆₀ minutes)
Foot Reflexology 40 minutes & body 30 minutes ($ ⁵⁰⁄₇₀ minutes)
Head, Neck, Shoulder, Back, Waist-​Body Massage ($ ³⁰⁄₃₀ minutes)
…and the list goes on.
There’s about 11 option to you can choose from and get this! You can become a member and get free rewards! Truth is… with the price they charge until you spend exactly $ 200, you’ll spend enough to pay for the free treatments if you compare their prices to other places.

i like this place becaue it is nice and clean and seems more upscale than the other reflexology close by. the only thing was that the actual massage was really really rough. my two sisters both agreed but we should have spoken up. the other thing is that the masseuse’s were talking back and forth. it was quiet speaking but still distracting.

This place spent a little more money in to renovate a better décor, More private rooms, Clean space, Better chairs.
Difference between this place and other «Massage» places in TX:
THIS PLACE OTHERS
— for $ 30.00 (45 min foot aand 15 min back) — For $ 20.00 (60 min head to toe)
— Intense Massages (More pressure Point) — Rubbing all over your body
— Ask for levels of Massage (light or Strong) — Rubbing /​Scratching your skin
— Comfortable /​Spacious Seats — Old Recliners, Too close to the other chairs
— Quiet with a relaxed music — You hear people talking
— Professional Masseuse for feet and back — No experience
— Pressure Point in your feet /​Shoulders — Rubbing your toes, scratching it.
— You sit at the same spot for any massage — Takes you to different rooms with
chair to give you different massage.

Head into the red world of chinatown venturing out into the world of foot massages.
a few things of note when you go into a chinese foot massage place in chinatown
— you’re in chinatown, don’t expect people to speak english
— If you don’t speak chinese, particularly mandarin, find someone who does
— chinese foot massage concept involves pressure points. So yes, its supposed to hurt. no more surprise. first comes the pain followed by relaxation. so its a bad then good surprise.
— body or foot. any chinatown foot massage is more likely less expensive than any Massage whatever outfit outside of chinatown. its cheap, don’t complain. want better? like english speaking? go to an english speaking place.
— my friend chose this place because they have a seperate person who is a certified massage therapist to work your back and neck muscles while a different person does the foot rub. foot rubbers dont’ need certs. Some places just have one person doing the whole hour rub. so in this place you get 2 masseuse’s when you go in. keep in mind the tip is split between 2 people and the 30 dollars you pay up front probably doesn’t go very far to begin with to pay both the guys on top of the cut that goes to the outfit.
— this place accepts credit cards.
Located about a block just past the obnoxious national american something bank (i never remember the name), you’ll find a mysterious parking garage with lily foot massage on the second floor next to a banner with the mispelled «confort» lounge. walking in is a small but nice lobby. Clearly built out to compete with some of the nicer spas outside of chinatown with their attempt to break out beyond the stereotypical asian spa perception. Lots of marble tile, nice dark teak wood beam accents on top of the bamboo ceiling and lots of museum styled halogens spotlighting the rock and small plants on the walls with door frames bordered by different asian looking wooden frames. You definitely get the sense of clean and quiet. Very dimly lit, past the doors are 4 – 5 private massage rooms and 3 open areas with big cushy lounge chairs where groups of 3,4 and 8 can sit together. I kinda liked that. The lounge chairs are big and cushy equipped with a cubby underneath to stow personal belongings and shoes and a reclining back and convertible face hole for you to flip over and have them work on your neck and back. with your clothes on. Yea, that was new to me too.
Going in i went for the foot massage and back/​neck rub. deal was for 30 bux. The lady i had started out rubbing my head and neck, behind the ears and forehead. it was nice and relaxing. She did that for a few minutes and then went back to bring out the hot water basket. the basket had a plastic liner filled with hot water. not scorching hot but i would say jacuzzi hot. my friend didn’t think it was hot enough and asked them to refill it. after a good soak, the feet were dried and with surgical latex gloves they started with the ends of my toes. like needles poked into the toe ends, it was kind of painful at first but as they worked up to my heel, it was a little easier. After the rub, my feet was rubbed down by a hot stone and then a final scrub of towels to remove the lotion. The pain I’m told is a sign of dehydration or poor circulation or whatever. maybe so. I just know it was feeling a bit better thereafter. Afterwards, they asked me to flip over and started doing the karate chop-​slap on the back of my feet and my back as you see some of the asian dudes do at the malls. That was a pretty funny surprise and it definitely woke me up.
After that experience, i would go back and try their more expensive massages. Before doing so, i would like to explore other foot massages places before deciding which one is best.

I had a good experience with reflexology of my feet. I had the whole works, soaking in medicinal hot water, massage and hot stone therapy plus hand-​finger and ears massage. It was only 25 dollars for 1 hour, much better than traditional american place in houston. I like the relaxed, clean but congenial atmosphere, no strange incense or candle smell, no loud enya music. while i was there with three relatives, we were all served by male staff, very good workers who knew what they were doing. I will recommend it even to some of my american colleagues and friends, I even bought a gift certificate.

I lived in Shanghai for a little while and really loved the availability of inexpensive, relaxing foot massages so decided to try this place out. It’s $ 15 for a 40-​minute foot massage. The place is brand new and pleasantly decorated, quiet, dimly lit. The owner (?) was really welcoming, shooing us in from the walkway outside.
My foot massage consisted of a hot foot soak in a large plastic-​lined tub, massage of the ears and hands, and then acupressure massage of the feet (with the therapist wearing latex gloves for the foot massage part). I liked the attention to hygiene.
My therapist was totally adequate though not the best I’ve ever had, but had really strong hands. The atmosphere here is communal — you’re reclining in a chair next to your friend or the next patron — but I like that. After the massage, back in the lobby, the proprietress gave us a sample of a gelatinous mushroom drink they keep in a fridge behind the counter, since we’d asked about it. It’s supposed to be good for you. It was actually quite refreshing.
As with most places in Chinatown, cash is the preferred form of payment here. I’ll definitely visit again and I hope to try out some of the other therapists.