Korean-style Sauna and Spa

I went to Lasema Sauna and Spa with my Korean friend, Winnie Ho. She also brought her kids, Kyung Jun and Kyung Che, and Yaya Annie with us.

Lasema Sauna and Spa is located at the back of Ara Korean Restaurant. I've tried eating in Ara just once when I treated my OBMC friends for my birthday and the food was so good.

I paid P940 for the whole package that included Jjim Jil Bang+Sauna+Massage. The lady gave us a red robe for the massage; pink shirt+shorts for the Jjim Jil Bang; and key for our locker.

Jjim Jil Bang (JJB) is a Korean-style sauna and spa. Lasema has 4 types of JJB: Chungito Room, Salt Charcoal Room, Oak and Clay Room and Ice Room. Obviously the first three mentioned JJBs are heated rooms and each have different temperature. In every room, you can stay at about 5-10 minutes, then go to the Ice Room and enjoy the same method again. What I did was after leaving a heated room, I take a rest for 5 minutes then go to another heated room. It is advisable to drink water during rest time. Winnie also told me that a JJB experience will not be complete without eating hard-boiled eggs. Well we took a short break, ate eggs and drinked a lot of water to keep us hydrated.

After JJB, we took a shower in preparation for the massage. The massage room was dark and the service was so good. Nakatulog ako ng konti hehehe. Afterwards, we all went to the sauna or jacuzzi pools made up of hot green tea pool, hot ginseng pool and cold pools. You can relax in a hot pool for 3-5 minutes, then go to a cold pool and do the same routine again. Lastly, we took a bath and prepared to leave.

Aside from the spa and sauna, Lasema also has a restaurant. We ate Jjajangmyeon, Udon and Fried Pork with Sweet and Sour Sauce. Everything was Mashta (yummy)!

Expect a lot of people in the afternoon. Couples brought their kids with them so expect noise in the JJB area. There were also mothers and daughters having a bonding moment. Teenagers hanging out were also present.

If you want to sleep, there are caves where you can lie down and rest. They have this big television if you opt to watch Korean dramas and other programs. If you are hungry, they have a snack bar pack with Korean instant noodles and drinks.

I hope to go back to Lasema if I have a free time. The best time to go there is in the morning. Its a 24 hour sauna and spa btw.