Bali, Hawaii, Morroco and Philippines: at Kaasha, we were promised therapies from all these exotic lands. When we first got there, though, all we could think of were those shady parlours found in every nook and corner of Bangkok! We braved a flight of stairs up an old building to the newest spa in town, which lacked signboards and a fluent English-speaking phone operator. On entering their haven, however, we was transported to the promised lands. Orchid buds and rose petals strewn in water containing brass pots, scented candles, dim lighting and soft music.

Best Foot Forward

We had appointments for Accu Reflexo Foot Therapy Message (Rs. 750 for 30 minutes) and a Hand Luxury Manicure (Rs. 450 for 40 minutes) simultaneously, which had the masseuse gasping, “But madam, you won’t be able to relax properly.” But relax we did, perched on a lazy couch with our feet up. The foot massage started with a hot water scrub followed by cream therapy where our feet were stretched and kneaded vigorously and finished with a hot towel wrap to soak up the cream. Having opened up only on the 1st of July, the spa is still experimenting with a range of international creams and oils, and is open to customer suggestions.

The manicure was fairly plain-Jane in process but equally relaxing, performed by a  manicurist who was willing to file and re-file each nail to perfection and change nail color without a fuss.

Mess-less

While the manicurist did not fuss, the rest of the staff most definitely will: from water, coffee and fresh watermelon juice to wide smiles. And if you have OCD, Kaasha is definitely the place for you – it’s super clean, with spotless towels and mirror bright walls.

When you go, be sure to try the signature Moroccan Thermal Exfoliation (Rs 2500 for 90 minutes), which includes a warm lava shell therapy or Kaasha’s Philipino Ocean therapy (Rs. 3200 for 60 minutes). Also interesting is the Bio Fruit Cocktail Facial (Rs 2000 for 45 minutes) that has mango, bergamot, avocado and strawberry – closest thing to a Honululu beach this side of the Sea Link!

Getting there: 102, 1st floor, Neelam Building, Worli Sea Face, Above Café Coffee Day, Worli, 66472222, Rs 450 for a manicure.