olympic spa

So you're adventurous, you love a little pampering, you want smooth skin, you're on a budget and you like it a little spicy - your kimchee, that is. Oh, and you have a vadge (because, sorry boys, this is a peenie-free zone).

Where do you go?
Olympic Spa.

What to expect?
A low-key, clean, relaxing, pleasant, ethnic, bathhouse experience that will leave you wondering how soon you can come back and why it took you so long to get there in the first place. Lots of nekkie ladies of all shapes, sizes, colors, and ages. This place is strict on their no swimsuit policy, but there's no need to be shy since you certainly won't be alone, and let me tell ya, you have nothin' these ladies haven't seen a hundred times before (that week). Incidentally, let me remind you that waxing is a mostly western phenomenon, so if you're between appointments, don't let that stop you either. No one will notice. Or care.

What do you do?
Keep it simple and go for the Simple Soak for $15 - access to all of their pools, the Jade Steam Room, the Oriental Clay Sauna (like climbing into a big tandoor oven), and the Oxygen and Bichotan Charcoal Therapy Room (hot, hot, hot!) - and then give yourself a DIY Korean Akasuri scrub. Tip: Don't be shy. Ask the ladies at the front desk for a scrub kit for a few bucks and a little instruction. You'll be happy you did.

Splurge a little and make an appointment for one of their signature treatments - which all include Akasuri scrub, Shiatsu/Swedish massage, Simple Soak, and then some - like the Goddess ($130), Pure Bliss ($100), or Milk & Honey Body Smoothie ($100).

Call all of your friends to tell them about your rockin' new find.

How do you feel?
Damn good! And damn clean. A lot like a tenderized piece of meat with skin as smooooooth as a baby's bum. Ready for sweet sleep.

Tip: Have a little cash on you to tip the complementary valet in back and to grab yourself a little grub in the restaurant that doesn't take anything but. Try the fresh fruit juice. It's refreshing after doing the circuit. Do eat at the restaurant but wait until AFTER your services. Trust me! Trying to digest spicy food with two women pushing and pulling all your bits will NOT enhance your experience! And don't shriek when you ease into the ice pool (as I witnessed someone do). Take it like a (wo)man or the Korean ladies will shoosh and shame you! Plan to be here 3-4 hours to really enjoy the experience.

3915 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 857-0666