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    Sonamu Studio

    5.0 (37 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Masha K.

    @Chonny562.tattoo is a master when it comes to tattoos and design. He nails it every time and makes the process effortless. Studio is super clean and great vibes all around. I made another appointment right away and can't wait to admire my ink for years to come.

    Flower tattoo
    Kevin B.

    10/10 for fantastic customer service, super kind and knowledgeable staff and it's a very clean establishment. Big plus that they also accept walk-ins. I got my beautiful flower tattoo done by Daniel, and wow! He was a great choice to get tatted by, real cool dude, and a great artist (this was actually his design). The ambiance here is welcoming and everyone in there seemed to love what they do, which is always a big factor in whether or not I will be coming back; which for this place, I can safely say that I will be coming back here!

    Lotus/Sea Turtle Tattoo
    Joe Y.

    1st time getting a tattoo and AB made it absolutely memorable! Wifey got one too and Rae hit it on the head with the piece! Nice lines and color work. Very clean work from both artists! The spot is clutter free and the artists are all hard at work puttin smiles on people's faces. Nice to be around good people and listening to them all supporting each other in the middle of a session. Made the entire experience that much better. Much love to Sonamu n all the good peeps there!

    Linda N.

    I was out in Koreatown just planning to get some food. Then I had a great experience when I parked next to the tattoo studio. My partner and I got our first tattoo together by Daniel. He was very nice, and a gentleman. He walked us through the process. He was very patient with the process of us choosing our tattoos in the moment. Daniel is a very good at what he does and he's definitely a great people person. The shop is very clean and designed very nicely. I would recommend contacting them and seeing if they can help you with your next tattoo. It is worth it! Thank you Daniel for the unforgettable experience. You are definitely the favorite.

    Pat C.

    AB is phenomenal! She is super talented and the details that she was able to do is crazy. I got lots of compliments on my tattoo. She's very patient and very professional. Im trying to slowly build a whole sleeve and she is helping me with designing and being patient with me on the scheduling. Everyone else at this studio is also very talented. You should definitely check out their instagram accounts to look at their works!

    9 Tailed Fox (Kurama)

    I emailed the artist, AB, with a super simple drawing of the 9-Tailed Fox from the anime Naruto ... and they completely brought the design to life! I'm so happy with how the final product came out and the additions they suggested. Absolutely killer line work and I hardly felt a thing during the session. The studio itself is extremely clean too and everyone is so friendly. Rest assured you're in great hands at Sonamu Studio!

    Dylan D.

    I've worked with AB (insta: abchoitattoo) twice now and apart from being an amazing artist, she's also very kind and personable. First piece she ever did on me was a chromy abstract flash piece on my outer calf. She worked super quickly and was pretty painless. It also healed really well, all the lines are crisp. The 2nd piece was a custom matching piece for me and my sister. She was very accommodating to my sister, who has a low pain tolerance. The studio itself is clean and spacious also all the other artists are nice too. Highly recommend AB if you're looking for a tattoo artist in Ktown.

    Daniel C.

    This place is amazing. I was recommended by a friend and is now my go to spot. Highly recommend asking for AB. Not only is the service here amazing, the art are *chefs kiss*. She's so fun to have a conversation with that you dont even notice the pain. She does the cleanest line art that I've seen and im so happy to have her art on my arm.

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    Sam C.

    Great shop highly recommend. There is a lot of amazing artists and also a lot of guest artists that flow through this shop. All the artists are very friendly and passionate. Their work is amazing and they also do custom work very well. The tattoo bed is also very comfortable for long sessions so check this place out.

    BTS love yourself heart. Done by AB
    Catherine S.

    I've been here multiple times between my sister and I and every time I am amazed by the tattoo. I've gotten my matching tattoo with my sister by AB who is an amazing artist and a very sweet person who makes amazing cookies. This place also brings visitor artists from Korea to tattoo in LA. The vibe is amazing everyone is so nice. Will for sure be coming here for all my tattoos.

    Full Color Lotus Rib Tattoo
    Jacque N.

    Such a cool studio with the cutest snacks (it helped the session so much)! I got two rib tattoos and a custom stomach tattoo from AB Choi and they are phenomenal! AB is always patient with me in helping create a piece, especially with the customizations! So friendly and professional, and got back to my messages super quickly. Overall great experience and will continue coming back here :)

    Rose and yellow daffodil flower done by Rae.
    Kiks Z.

    My son got his first tattoo here last year and since then, many more pieces by AB. I went recently and had Rae fix a faded tattoo. It looks better than when I first got it. She also added a beautiful rose and will eventually be doing my entire sleeve . Everyone at the shop is really friendly. Clean, professional and awesome tattoo artists. Definitely recommend!

    Old tattoo that needed to be redone!

    Was recommended by a coworker and do not regret it! AB was very helpful since I was struggling to find someone to redo my old tattoo that I HATED! She was so thoughtful and friendly! You could tell how detailed it is after and it's so pretty! She's truly amazing !!! Everyone who works there is also very friendly! Please go check them out

    Wavy lettering by AB

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    Clean shop. Great artists. Go to Chonny. He's very talented with fine line art. So much skill and very light handed.

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    Loved my new tattoo! Gin (@ddalgi.ink) was so kind and I absolutely loved her work! def recommend!!!

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    my all time favorite tattoo was done by chonny!! he's the best with detail and i cant wait to go back to him!!!

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    I ended up coming back the next day and Daniel happily did my tattoo--even though he wasn't technically working that day.

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    4.8
    (871 reviews)
    16.5 mi
    $$
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    There aren't the words to express just how comfortable and PAINLESS my experience was at the 3rd St…read moreOak and Poppy. Yesterday I got my septum pierced for my birthday. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and immediately made to feel at ease. The shop itself is very clean and welcoming. The jewelry is beautifully displayed. I just wish I remembered the name of the woman who helped us because she made such an impression. She walked us through all the options at different price points in a way that felt completely neutral and respectful. There was no subtle steering toward something more expensive. It genuinely felt like whatever we chose was the right choice. Ivy, my piercer, was incredibly thorough and precise. I really want to stress how pleasant and painless this piercing was. I am talking pain level 0 out of 10. I AM NOT MAKING THAT UP. She is extremely clean in her process and talked me through every step so I always knew what was happening. The room itself felt like a doctor's office in terms of cleanliness and professionalism. I wanted to write this because there aren't many reviews here about septum piercings specifically. When I was searching for where I wanted to go, Oak and Poppy kept coming up but I didn't see many septum reviews. Ivy is a true professional in this work. It's clear she knows exactly what she's doing. The staff cares about the customer's experience and it shows every step of the way. If you're looking for a septum piercing and want an experience that feels comfortable, this is the place to go! Thank you Ivy! Thank you Oak and Poppy!

    The staff here are friendly and welcoming. I'm giving 4 stars for their customer service,…read morecleanliness, and responsiveness. My husband and I got matching tattoos here and for the tattoo itself it's 3 stars. Today, it has been 3 days since we got the tattoo and although the tattoo itself is small, has fine lines, and is on the wrist, it appears as if it has a smear/smudge on one of the corners on both tattoos. This isn't my first tattoo, and my husband and I have been following the after care and have been careful. It's on the healing stage, but you can tell that the corner line differs and there is a smudged area on both tattoos. For both these it was $240 total and done by Chris. I will update this review once the tattoos heal completely.

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    Supersweet Tattoos & Coffee

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    4.7
    (845 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    Certified professionals
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    There are not enough words to describe how grateful I am that I met Alexa and have gotten many…read moretattoos with her. Not only is this woman one of the most talented humans alive, but she is such an amazing and kind person and getting to be tattooed by her has become such a highlight of my life. When I first met her, I was in a really bad place with my health. I was living with some very serious health issues and was just overall struggling so much and truthfully, I felt like a foreigner in my own body. I first got a Wicked tattoo done by her and when I walked into Supersweet, I was so nervous. I had many other tattoos but I was just in a very vulnerable place and at that time, everything made me anxious. When she sat down with her designs, what she had come up with took my breath away. It was so much better than I could have ever imagined and it was the most stunning design I'd ever seen. As we sat down to get started, she could tell that I was nervous and was so gracious, gentle, compassionate and understanding, and really took her time to make sure I felt safe. This meant the world to me. After that, I was scheduled to have a tattoo with her again, and I needed to cancel bc I ended up having emergency back surgery. She was, again, so kind, loving, understanding and supportive. I have since come in and gotten quite a few more tattoos with her and for the first time in so long, my body feels like my own again and I am excited to look down and see my beautiful tattoos done by her. I fully intend to be her client from now until, honestly, however long she'll have me. Her work is stunning and I have so much fun at our sessions. She is someone I deeply appreciate and I truly couldn't be more grateful for Alexa! She's such a kind human, that my husband, who SWORE he would never get a tattoo started warming up to the idea because he finally felt safe and comfortable and that was solely because of her. He officially just got his first tattoo from her. I am so excited for more tattoo fun and I HIGHLY recommend booking with her!

    I just got my tattoo done at Supersweet Tattoos & Coffee and this past weekend and had an amazing…read moreexperience. The artist I worked with (Roxie) was so polite and professional. I was definitely giving toddler energy by kicking my feet and asking questions and she totally entertained every second of it. We talked about movies, tv shows, travel, music, etc. The conversation totally helped distract from the pain and before i knew it the session was over. I thought parking would be tough, but i went on a Saturday afternoon and found parking relatively easily a block away on Lake Shore Ave. The quality of work is top notch and my tattoo came out exactly as i wanted it to. Strongly recommend!

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    Oni Tattoo

    Oni Tattoo

    4.9
    (156 reviews)
    10.2 mi
    Speaks Mandarin
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    My friend and I were looking around for a tattoo shop for our first tattoos. We walked into Oni…read moreTattoo on Saturday and Sam @tatt.chi was able to take my friend. He wanted double bands around his forearm and Sam was able to sketch it out and do the tattoo on the same day. We were in and out within 1.5 hours. He explained the process and aftercare which made getting a tattoo seamless and less daunting. I was on the fence about getting a tattoo but my friend said if he got one I would have to get one too. I decided to get a runner with an ekg as I thought it was fitting for me. I wanted something small for my first tattoo and easily to keep hidden from my mom (sorry mom). He asked me to send him a picture of what I wanted and scheduled an appointment for Monday at 11am. Once Monday came I walked over and signed the consent form. He then printed out the tattoo and placed the outline on my chest and asked me if it was where I wanted it. Being a tattoo noob I trusted his judgement. After letting the outline dry I laid down and he began working on the piece. He said since it was a small tattoo and mainly lines there shouldn't be much pain and the healing process wouldn't be as long. It took about 30 mins to finish up the tattoo and the quality came out amazing. There was no pain at all and he went over the aftercare as well. I showed Sam this other tattoo I wanted and he said he would be able to do that as well. He says his art style is realism and anime so I can't wait to get more work done by him. He has been tattooing for 2 years now along with his apprenticeship. He told me to message him when I'm ready for my next piece. Maybe this tattoo thing is an addiction and will keep you coming back for more.

    WOW! Roger is amazing! He spent two sessions with me. One 5 hour and the other 3 hours. It was such…read morea good experience his attention to detail was beyond words! Even though it was painful towards the end he took breaks with me and gave me numbing cream. I have had 14 tattoos and this one was painful at the end by far just cause of all the different coloring! I'm happy with the result and can't stop looking at it. Thank you so much!! I will def be back for more!!!

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