Korean Bathhouse, anyone (except the noisy ones please)?

So, a friend and I last weekend took our second trip to a Korean Bathhouse in Dallas off of Royal Lane. I had loved it the first time around back in August, so we decided to go again!

I was so utterly excited about this because I just loved the freedom and soothing/quiet atmosphere it provided. Here are some photos:

Entrance

Women's spa room

Awesome theater, mainly people relax here and take naps in the spacious seating. That night they played Unknown and Morning Glory.

I love the aroma room your breathing literally opens up with you step into this space.

The food court. They have a lot space for you to sit chat and relax and of course EAT! They do carry a selection of Korean favorites and an array of fruit juices and fruit smoothies. I'm sure next time we will try and actually eat some of the traditional cuisine.

Overall impression the first time around five stars. The second time around I was almost completely turned off with the experience. I was excited to be pampered and relax but instead I was disturbed with loud noise from disrespectful newcomers, who clearly had no sense to realize that it is a place to come and relax and to allow others to do he same.

The first time I came the ethnic culture was mainly Asian families and a few Mexican families. The next time it was full of Americans (I am an American myself), which is fine I understand the place is trying to appeal to the masses but seriously, majority of them ruined it for me.

I was sad to see that the freedom of the spa room was inhibited by people who were way too conservative (not wanting to be naked in front of other women). Which I understand, however, this is the environment of the public bathhouse, you will be naked along with other women who go there. It then created an atmosphere of women being self conscious of their bodies (even the Asian women). It is understood you are not there to look at each other and size one another up. But to relax and be free! It was very annoying and took away from the overall experience. Both times I have gone on a Friday night. I'm sure I will have to go one more time to see how it matches up with the first two. Since, the price is going up ($20 to $25) I really hope I am not disappointed because then I will for sure not come back.

Things to be aware of if you've never gone before and what to expect:

1. You will be naked in front of other random women/men depending on what spa room you go into.

2. Please be mindful of other people in this space. They come to relax and pamper themselves. They aren't there to ruin it for you so don't ruin it for them!

For a closer look into the Korean Bathhouse World visit King Spa's Website: http://www.kingspa.com/d-about.php