HK. Men Spa

[BrklynNYC]

The whole extras business can jeopardize the business. But that's what this facilities are really surviving on. Otherwise you'd go to a legit spa. There are discrete ways of communicating what is offered and what is being exchanged.

Edited Monday at 07:53 PM by BrklynNYC

[AtticusBK]

I would also keep in mind that most of these guys are obv not from the States and are v likely v worried re everything going on w/ ICE, etc., right now. Some are also working multiple jobs (1 told me he’s a landscaper AND a bartender for a catering company as well), so their lives are by no means easy. I can’t blame any of them for trying to make an extra buck (while still making it an enjoyable experience).

[+ Tarte Gogo]

On 7/27/2025 at 7:31 PM, Fransis said:

I get where you’re coming from, but I don’t think asking for tips is such a big deal. In most service industries it’s completely normal- bartenders, hairdressers, even delivery guys expect tips. Why should masseurs be treated differently, especially when most of them aren’t making a fortune off the base rate? I’d rather know upfront that tips are appreciated than assume they’re fine working for pennies

I think there is a misunderstanding here. Expecting a tip is fine, asking for one is not fine. Imagine if your waiter in a restaurant or your hairdresser verbally asked you “How much will you tip?”
But this is especially a problem since asking for tip in exchange for extra services would get the place closed, and forbidden to do business, if the client is an undercover policeman. This has happened to Time Square Men Spa very recently, another spa which is only 10 blocks from HK men spa. And it will happen again. 

Edited 13 hours ago by Tarte Gogo