Kenko fish spa

To those looking for a 'unique' experience, look no further than having a fish spa right in the middle of the city!

Some of you may think of your loved cat or dog, being sent off for a grooming and pampering… but what the hell do you do with a fish???

Well, actually the spa is for you, the fish… the enablers. Rather than a sweet lady plying you with oils and massaging it into your back, you get hundreds of fish swarming around your feet nibbling on the dead skin cells.

Head over to Kenko fish spa in Pavillion (a shopping mall in KL) if you wanted a good clean, professional experience. It'll cost you ~RM38 for 30 minutes in the pond (prices may differ by location). You head in, wash your feet in the designated area, then head over to the pool area, and dip your feet in.

(Step 1: Get yourself a corner to sit down in)

(Step 2 : Build the courage to immerse your legs in)

Then watch as the fish come swarming right around your legs and start nibbling you. Tip: the smaller ones are a lot less weird feeling then the bigger ones. The bigger one makes you feel like you're being sucker kissed.

(Step 3 : Slowly lower feet into the pool)

It may take a while to get used to, or as in the case of my friend – never.

I know it might be a weird concept, and I have heard that some countries try to ban it due to 'animal cruelty', but the fish here are also fed other (more normal fish food) at night.

(Step 4 : TRY to relax as all the fish swarm your legs)

I always get my overseas friends to try this out (well, this and the durian) because I must say, it's a lot of fun to hear the squeals of disbelief and ticklishness!

Kenko Fish spa