Candy is sweet and Soapland is okay . . .
Let me start by stating that I am familiar with the joys of the true Soapland experience. (Please see my Tokyo FAQ)
Also, on a few occasions, I enjoyed the Soapland clones in Bangkok -- such as the Darling Massage Parlor (no website) and Annie's Massage (easily found but I was unable to post the link).
Having read a variety of reviews of the venue known as "Soapland," in Midtown Manhattan, I had modest expectations. Actually, to be brutally honest, I was skeptical. The Soapland experience in Japan usually offers several types of service during the typical 2-hour session and it's very difficult to top. If I used a 1-to-5-star rating system, most of my Soapland experiences would be rated 10 Stars - they were extremely similar to the Asa Akira Nuru/soapy massage DVDs . . . Some were better! Therefore, IMHO, it requires some serious f'n' chutzpah to use the term "Soapland" for any venue in New York.
For my first visit to Soapland, I booked Candy. When I arrived, I could see that Candy has a lot of similarities with the famous indie massage girl Talullah - both have silky smooth skin, petite/hot spinner bodies; and their faces aren't their best assets (a very minor issue). Based on my visual observations, Candy appears to have a larger top than Talullah, but it has been difficult to get a 100% accurate assessment. In Candy's case, I have never succeeded in freeing The Twins. Talullah is probably younger by 5+ years and has a slightly better body in terms of muscle tone. I digress . . .
We were in a room with no Jacuzzi. Therefore, we went to the Table Shower. Candy was excellent -- one or two levels above sweet/playful and thorough. It was one of the better Table Showers that I have received at a non-Full Service venue in NY. Candy would definitely be seeded in the Top Four NY Table Shower playoffs (I had to slip-in at least one College Football playoff reference).
Back in our room, Candy's hard massage skills were quite good - in the same ballpark as Talullah. Candy worked on my knots to my neck down to the bottoms of my feet . . . I mentioned some trouble spots and Candy also worked her magic on them. Then came the Soft Touch - her hands and fingernails glided all over my back like a dozen silk scarves flowing in a gentle breeze.
After The Flip, her Soft Touch continued; then onto The Finish. Candy's Hand Job skills are superb -- probably the best that I experienced during the past year or so (at least as good as Talullah). Candy has a number of moves which are quite good - with plenty of teasing and prolonging. Among other things, she uses light touches with her fingernails as well as a quick around-and-around bottle-cap-twist spin move on the tip of DW Junior (not every girl who tries this has nearly the same skill level as Candy).
Candy has other positive attributes, such as an overall mischievous personality; her facial expressions and her sweet whispered dirty talk seem perfectly timed. Candy's sensual talk is quite good -- unlike the robotic utterances that I have experienced with numerous providers in the U.S. Candy varies her playbook when you come back for return visits to, I assume, avoid being predictable. I have no choice but to give Candy high marks.
I have to point out that this venue has its limits. Apparently, the girls strip-down only as far as their bikinis. They never go beyond than that. That's a minor negative in my book.
One negative that occurred on my first visit was that the manager (ahjumma*) was not working at that time. Therefore, the girls were covering the phones and the door. Candy was forced to cut our session short due to this situation. I tipped Candy $60 as a reflection of her outstanding level of service. If my next session had been cut short, I might not have returned for a third visit. That was not the case - my next visit was not shortened and I made about five return visits, each with Candy (she is my fav at this shop). On one visit, I requested a Jacuzzi room, but it was No Big Deal. When I arrived for recent return visits, the ahjumma remembered me because I am the Heath Miller-sized guy who always reserves Candy.
For those of us who have experienced problems booking an appointment with the temperamental Talullah, IMHO Candy is an excellent alternative. Skip The Drama and spend time with, and money on, a girl who seems happy to not play games.
So, this shop is not a Soapland by any stretch of the imagination, but it's a nice little venue that offers services at a reasonable price.
*ahjumma: Candy was kind enough to inform me that I was mispronouncing the Korean word for Aunt/manager. When I said, "ahjimma," she smiled and politely whispered, "No, it's 'ahjumma.'" Life is a continual learning experience. I had been mispronouncing (and misspelling) that word for years!!! I guess it's sometimes tough for 외국인 (waygookin/oegugin/foreigners) like me to properly pronounce "아줌마"