Dragon Day Spa — Attraction in San Jose

This review is not 5 stars because of low decor which is not relevant for many people but is from the cigarette smoke smell inside and at door from owner. They got us in, did a decent job, affordable, and accommodating to how strong to do my foot massage. But never asked my companion what they wanted or needed in their 1 hr body massage.

**Update: Went 2x, and even let them know I left a good review 1st time (I had previously left 4 stars - I tend to be too generous because I know a lot of people are waaay too quick to complain). That didn’t help. So did not know prior the prices on website are not correct (those are the non credit card price). Real prices are $3-10 higher. I understand CC fees are high - but they need to be clear on that. So I offer to pay with Venmo, etc. They said Apple Pay (which doesn’t charge a fee to merchants). They still charged me credit card rate. Ok fine - you got a tip upfront. This time the foot massage was technically ok but something was definitely not right and finished fast. When finished the owner just left, and so I got up to leave. Was about to get in my car, when the owner came outside and insisted that I come back in because service isn’t finished. I go back in. And then he said: “Tip, tip, tip. Give tip.” Wow. I should have walked right back out because literally they have already gotten a “tip” from the over charging $3. But as habit I do the nice thing a tip another $6. Now this is $9 tip on was for a “35$ half hour foot massage”. Over 25% tip. He was not appreciative- at all. Won’t be going back. Yes tipping culture in US is totally messed up. I have worked various jobs In high school & college- waitress, maid, etc. So I understand tipping. This is just another example of needing to refuse tipping unless it is a restaurant waiter/waitstaff who literally only makes take home pay from tips (which is messed up as well). AND: Apparently this place does aggressive bait and switch often enough to inspire someone to make a YouTube video about it. Did not know...

Massage was pretty good. And I have gone there by myself and with my son a few times over the past 2 years. But rhis time, when the tip was given, I was very disappointed. My 17 years old son is a student athlete, and he has a job for the summer. He got his first full paycheck and planned to surprise me with the massage. So he got the combo massage, which is what I usually get. He paid cash upfront for the service. When we were leaving, I said I could pay for the tip, but he said no because it was my surprise. He handed the lady 10 dollars from his wallet. She took the money, counted it, and said, "Is this for 2 people? My son said that is all the cash in my wallet. She replied, "Next time you need to spend more." The thing is, I was going to give them more tips, but I was so disappointed by her attitude towards my kid that we just left. I did not even say anything to this lady because I did not want to ruin this special surprise. Although he seemed bothered by their comment, he said he was happy he could treat me now that he makes his own money. Sad because we probably never come back...

My husband and I had a couples massage (in separate rooms?) A few days ago and the experience wasn't bad. We both receive massages on a fairly regular basis, and he ranked his massage "in the top 3 best massages", and said he should have had to pay more for how amazing it was. Mine on the other hand was mediocre at best. It didn't feel as if the person knew what they were doing and were just winging it. I've had worse for sure, but it just wasn't great. There was also a low battery smoke detector alarm (or two) going off continuously in the background, also when she used the ropes on the ceiling to stand on my back they made the most AWFUL creaking sound that was the furthest thing from relaxing. It was seriously SO loud. I know this was not her fault, but structurally this should be fixed. My husband wanted to go back again because his massage was so...