Had such a great experience here at Daruma Ink I was surprised to see a tattoo shop with neat planted in a location like this! Not that there's anything wrong with the location it's actually perfect! Literally a walking distance from my house. So my sister and I was supposed to get matching tattoos together for my 23rd birthday! But she keeps flaking on me contemplating if she really should get one or not, even though she says she wants to get it with me lol I was able to get a session with Denise who's work is incredible. I wish I had a symbol or an illustration in mind to challenge her creativity but at the moment I want something simple and meaningful at the same time. So I got the serenity prayer on my right rib cage area. I suffered from depression and anxiety for years and years and I always find myself praying for my serenity. It's a constant reminder that life is what you make it and you should learn to accept it and grow from it. It took about three hours to complete. I'm so grateful that she was able to fit me in her busy schedule! She was supposed to be booked til the next following year but Bc one of her client wasn't able to hold their spot she was able to squeeze me in. read more

Khuong truly does not disappoint. His wait list is long as fuh but surely surely surely worth the wait. He did my last tattoo years ago and I've been secretly stalking him since. Found him here at Daruma Ink. I contacted him and his assistant (super adorable blondie) returned my message quickly and promptly. Because my newest piece is a small(ish) add on, I was directed to Denise (his apprentice) for my tattoo. I collaborated with Khuong on the design and Denise tattooed me. Don't be fooled by her baby face. She may not look like your stereotypical tattoo artist but she is damn effing good. She has the hands of a surgeon -it didn't hurt one bit! Studio is sparkly clean and new. Decor is chic with mostly Japanese art, creating a calming effect. No ugly 'I heart mom', stars or rose tattoos on display here! They operate by appointments only so you don't get interrupted by the nasty random walk-ins requesting tattoos on their pen is. Price is fair, paid hourly and vary depending on the tattoo artist. If you're interested in beautiful script, calligraphy, or custom Japanese tattoo and artwork, I recommend this place with the highest regard. read more

I got my tattoo done about 2 months ago and I am in loOoOve with it!!! Denise is so professional, friendly, creative and super fast on responding back to messages too. I had sent her so many photos through text messages on what I wanted to achieve and until the day of my appointment, I was still indecisive lol. I told Denise to work her magic and trusted her since I've seen her work through instagram and I was so impressed of her work after it was done. My tattoo looked clean cut and the colors were so vibrant. She did a couple tones of colors to make my cherry blossom leafs look like 3D. It literally looks like I can grab the flowers off my inner arm. That's just how flawless her work is Khuong had also did my tattoo twice years ago... ( I know, my review is Long over-due) lol. but he is also aamazing at what he does and his work totally shows it all. I'm so happy to see his business has grown over the years and the team that he have now, you guys won't be disappointed if you had scheduled your appointment with any of the artist there :) read more

Daruma ink - Tattoo by Denise! I LOOOOOVE HER! Love my tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

I got my tattoo done by Lilie and I am sooo in love and happy with it. Lilie is so talented, patient, kind, and understanding and she went out of her way to make sure I was happy with my tattoo. Words cannot express how happy I am. Thank you, Lilie! read more

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I just got a beautiful tattoo done by Denise. My tattoo is to remember my mom's 1st birthday since her death... Not only did Denise do an amazing job, but appreciated what it meant to me. I would recommend anyone interested in getting tattoo to visit ... Great customer service, ABSOLUTELY CLEAN, and very professional. I WILL be going back for my next art.. Thank you, Denise! You are wonderful.. read more

Daruma ink - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

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New shop with highly experienced tattoo artists. Khuong is definitely the most coveted tattoo artist in the Silicon Valley. With a waiting list of almost 4 years, people are still waiting get inked. He is worth the wait. I have a couple more years till my next tattoo and I am very eager and excited. He couples his amazing artistry with speed unlike any other making the tattoo experience well worth the pain. (I.E. He accomplishes a lot per session) Now they have a new shop that is modern, clean, high end that gives a definitive nod to the Japanese art and religion that makes all things Japanese so amazingly cool. If you can wait, I'd recommend getting your forever ink here. No walk-ins. Appt only. But come in for a consultation. read more

Daruma ink - Khuong did this whole piece in two sessions of 2.5 hours each. Yes. Fast. Beautiful. - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

I came here on Saturday to get my tattoo done by Denise. I came early and waited for her. When she arrived, she showed me two sketches. I wanted her to change the bottom portion and she was able to do it quickly. After that, we checked the sizing of my tattoo. She printed out two different sizes for me but I ended up wanting to make it a little bigger so she went back and did it. Despite all these changes I wanted, she stayed friendly and patient with me. After that she executed the tattoo flawlessly and kept my needs at top priority. After my tattoo, she gave me after care instructions and told me I could contact her if I had any questions. I did have some issues the next day - where the lotion I used irritated my tattoo (turns out Lubriderm doesn't react well with me skin - totally my fault). I texted her and showed her the picture of my irritated arm and she replied right away with what to do. Two days later, she texted me to check up on me. What great customer service!! Denise was super cooperative despite me wanting to change things multiple times which is much appreciated! During the whole process, she was very knowledgeable as well as patient with me. My overall experience was amazing - I have absolutely no complaints. I love my tattoo sooooo much. She was able to replicate exactly what I wanted. I'd definitely go back!! Thank you Denise, I love my tattoo sooooo much! 10/10 would most definitely recommend! read more

I got my second tattoo in here. These studio is very neat & spacious plus the artists are professional/friendly workers. Since I'm new in the city, I use Yelp very often then I found this place. I was fascinated with all the reviews posted in here thats why I tried getting an appointment with Tan Ngo whose awesome man. He didn't disappoint me I got the design that I wanted and it turned out very good. If I will scale the level of pain (1-10) of Tan's work it'll be 2 . He's really gentle and make sure the tattoo doesn't bleed a lot while on progress. This is not my last I'll definitely gonna come back. I highly recommend this studio and Tan Ngo as your artist if you're planning to book an appointment you'll love it. Salute for Tan & Khuong they're the best. read more

Daruma ink - est. 1992 by Tan #infinity #tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Dope work done by Jacob...drove up told them what my family was going through and he got to work. Clean lines and very good work. The atmosphere in the shop was chill with an awesome buzz, very welcoming group of people. We will definitely be returning for more work with jacob!!! read more

I had the extreme pleasure of having Lilie being my tattoo artist. She did an awesome job on my sleeve which is a beautiful red koi tattoo with a teal water lily. Prior to getting the tattoo from her, I was planning on getting a tattoo from Khoung, but his waitlist was super long. So unless you plan to wait a long time or are a current client the wait is definitely worth it. I plan on getting more work done with Lilie because she is a very talented artist and deserves all the props she can get. read more

I booked an appointment for my friend who was visiting from out of town. She just wanted a small little symbol, and her artist, Denise, was the sweetest most genuine down to earth person I met! When we explained the symbol to her, she truly cared about learning more and listening to our stories about it. My friend was super nervous because this was her first tattoo, but Denise was very patient with her and gentle and assured her it would all be fine. Since the tattoo was pretty small, it only took about 45 minutes, but Denise took her time and was very focused. My friend burst into tears when she saw it all finished. She was so happy with how it turned out and I was too. I also LOVE how clean this place is. It was very bright and clean, which made it a very appealing place. It looked more like an artist's studio then a scary dark tattoo shop. Because of this, and the excellent customer service we received, I know for sure I will be getting the rest of my tattoo here! Thanks again Denise!!! read more

I have been getting my tattoos done by Khuong over the past 7 years! He is amazing and fast, great to detail and his lines are perfect and clean. I get so many compliments on my art work..and I'm happy to say he is one of the best artist out there. read more

Daruma ink - Still in progress! - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is very clean and nice looking. Very spacious when your getting tatted. Khoung and Tan are two great artists! Start booking now! You won't regret it! read more

Daruma ink - Tan outlined my leg. It's a geisha with fu dogs and ONI mask. Adding dragon later. - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Best tattoo shop!!! Tan did my tattoo on my shoulder (a small script quote), and it turned out better than expected! He took so much time to help me choose the perfect font and everything. I felt very attended to. He was really gentle during the process too. It barely hurt (like a 2 on a scale from 1-10). Definitely would say script is his strong suit. Make an appointment!! You won't be disappointed (: read more

I went to Lilie to get my first tattoo. Due to circumstances, however, I arrived to our appointment 45 minutes late. Lilie was nothing but understanding and reassured me that it was no problem at all. Once I've arrived, she took her time giving me different options of how she can do my tattoo. Since it was Chinese Calligraphy, there were different styles. She walked me through each one of them explaining to me how they are different. The whole process was a super awesome experience, it was easy to talk to her and fun at the same time. On top of that, she did it quickly but with a lot of attention to detail. Absolutely loved the way it turned out. I'm super happy that I went to Daruma Ink for my first tattoo. Will definitely come back here in the future! read more

I got my first tattoo done by Tan yesterday. First off, I never write reviews but Tan definitely deserves one. Secondly, I am terrified of needles... I don't even have my ears pierced. I came into the shop and showed him how I want my tattoo font to look like. I also told him I'd prefer to him hand-draft it out. He did draft after draft making sure that the font was perfect and when it finally was, I barely felt a thing when he tatted me. Super gentle and fast! I doubt that this will be my last tattoo and I will definitely come back to Tan for my next one. Plus, the shop is super clean. Everyone is friendly and professional! read more

Daruma ink - By Tan - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

I saw Khuong's work on Instagram, and knew right away that I have to get some ink from him. Not going to lie, waiting for over 2 years sucked big time. However, in the end, it was all worth it. After 3 trips out to Cali from Texas, I am about half way done with my leg. I can not wait for my next appointment to finish it up. Khuong is by far the best artist that I've worked with. No disrespect to anyone that have tattooed me in the past. He's very efficient, and gentle. But most importantly, his art is phenomenal! Super cool dude as well, easy to talk to, and very humble. Not what I was expecting from a guy with a 2-3 years wait list. Get on that list now, you will not regret it. read more

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Lilie tattooed me last week and I cannot recommend her enough!! I've been tattooed by 5 different tattoo artist and Lilie is by far my favorite. She is attentive and very talented. I gave her a couple of ideas and she turned my idea into an amazing tattoo. She was very friendly duringy session and made me feel at ease. I will be going back for more with Lilie! read more

Had some DOPE ink done by DENISE! Such an amazing artist! Super talented, creative ,clean, friendly ,and professional! Had to wait a year to get an appointment, but it was WELL worth the wait! Was very satisfied with the detail in her work. I would highly recommended anyone to get asian work done by Her! Thanks you Denise! Will definitely be coming back for more ! read more

If you are lucky enough to get on Khuong's list feel honored because you are gonna have the sickest tattoos ever!!! People stop me all around the world and ask where do i go. On top of that Khuong and tan are two of the coolest guys ever. No lie they really care about there work and it really shows when you start to talk to them. read more

Khuong is definitely a force to reckon with. Amazing artist who has pride in what he does. Just ask his returning clientele. People's first tattoo is usually a sleeve and a few years later they end up with a suit. read more

I got my first tattoo today by Denise. She was super cool about everything. High quality skills from high quality people. It was also ridiculously clean. read more

This shop has a very modern clean feel to it, which also shows in its the artwork. Specializing in japanese portrait style tattoo, this shops work speaks for itself. Tan is the man! Khoung and v are super nice as well! read more

This is the cleanest most modern Tattoo shop I have ever been to. I have been getting tattoos from Khuong for almost 8 years he does the best tattoos around. If your look to get a tattoo Khuong is the best in CA. read more

Definitely the best artist/shop ever. Very professional and really clean. Has really given me the tattoo I've always dreamed for. Khuong is now my tattoo artist for life. Lol read more

KHUONG is just not simply an artist, but a talent, a friend. unlike some other arists who mainly work for money, he took time to help me out, give me advices what should, what should not. My first sleeve was done by him in 2012. Yes it takes a while, but worth the wait. And now hes working another one on my right forearm. When you come to Khuong, show and tell him what you wanna do or fix, then he will only say yes for what he believe he can surely do, unlike some others would say yes at any circumstances even those somethings are worst which is unable to fix. read more

Daruma ink - Cong Cha Nghia Me done by Khuong, 3 sessions, total 12 hours - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is a brand new shop with Khuong and his apprentice Tan. Khuong's work is absolutely amazing and the detail within his will blow your mind. There are a handful of tattoo artists that can do the detailing that these guys put in their tattoos, and they are some of the best in San Jose, especially when it comes to Asian style. Tan does does a good mixture of everything and does his best to incorporate his creativity and please his customers. read more

I agree with Minty O. If you're going to get a tattoo done by anyone, it has to be Khuong. Khuong did my first two. He was very helpful in working with me to put the images together and put me at ease while it was getting done. They're both absolutely perfect. Thank you again, Anh Khuong! read more

Been going to khoung for all my tattoos since I meet him which has been about 4 years. His awsome he prides himself in his work and his new shop doesn't disappoint it is super clean and well put together. He is pricey but his experience shows in how fast he works. You will never be disappointed with his work. read more

I was lucky enough to get my tattoo done by Khuong in September of 2012. Lucky for me that time, there was only a 6 months wait... and I thought that was a long wait... but I heard it's even longer now! And I have to admit, the wait is well worth it. I got cherry blossoms down my whole left arm and the details on my tattoo is amazing! Everywhere I have gone, I've gotten so many compliments from people of all ethnicities and ages! Khuong was also very professional and my 2 sessions were only about 3 hrs long each. I have to say I am impressed and am looking forward to get another tattoo by Khuong! read more

New shop, but same great work. Time and time again, Khuong does great work and is willing to work around my difficult schedule. He's my go-to guy for all my tattoo needs. read more

Both Khuong and Tan are amazing artists. I've gotten a cherry blossom piece done by Khuong and a phoenix piece done by Tan. If you want an awesome tattoo go see one of these talented artists. The shop is clean modern and welcoming. read more

Professional staff. Super clean facility! Top knotch artists. Friendly, courteous and patient. Must make an appointment!

Last Monday was the first time I was in Daruma ink, and met Roberto Cervantes for the 1st time. I was very impressed with the studio and Roberto. He was very excited about my tattoo idea and was super excited to do it.This after noon was my appointment with Roberto, he is an awesome artist and super nice guy and the finished piece was better than I expected. I will be coming back there for sure! Everyone there is super nice and very professional. read more

Just got my first tattoo with Tan! Great service and it looks perfect! It didn't even hurt. You should definitely check out Tan at Daruma ink! read more

Just got my first tattoo from Tan and I absolutely loved everything from the moment I walked in the door to went I left. He took so much time with my sister and me to get the script exactly how we wanted it and it looks amazing! Officially a loyal customer! I couldn't be more in love with my tattoo read more

I love them! Got my first tattoo by lilie. I loved her work so much that I went back for my second. Definitely will be returning if I ever get any more work done. She is the sweetest. Super gentle and talented. The shop specializes on Japanese style tattoos and they are pros at going sleeves. My husband also got his sleeve done and wants to return to get his second arm done. They are also very very clean. Everything is sanitized. Highly recommend it! read more

This shop is fairly new but the tattoo artist that works here has been doing tattoos for a while now. Khuong and his apprentice Tan, theyre both great at what they do. One of the best tattoo artist hands down. Got my right arm done from khuong and my leg done from Tan and i wanted to say they take their TIME to make sure that they have the best design for your work. Plus on the bright side they do have 2 awesome associate working their Vi and Dave, all of them are really nice, so if you ever want Japanese work done from them call in and set up an appointment for a consultation! read more

First off calling the shop, I got lucky and Khuong picked up. I knew him from back in the day seeing him do work for my friend Steven. Steven if your there, it's me! Off-topic, but everybody knows Steven from San Jose! Second off, he got Vy to handle everything via phone call and text message, and she was quite professional. The fact is when she told me she was going to text me in 5 minutes she did, and when she told me I should expect a call tomorrow, I did. Some shops (not tattoo shops, since this is my first), go missing in action, and that is horrible customer service. She connected me with http://instagram.com/bobby_bluarmz AKA Dr. Roberto (sorry man, that's your name I'm giving you from now on out). He was pretty upfront with the procedure, and told me people don't mess with toes because they get messed up after a good amount of time, and that there are so many cons, but I decided to green light it anyway. He asked me when and I said as soon as possible since this was a four year idea that has been postponed. I got lucky and somehow they manage to squeeze me in for an hour for the next day. Thirdly this is my first tattoo, and it was done in the most painful spot, thy toes. I just felt like getting stung by a thousand bee's but man bee's ain't nothing compared to a human. Lastly, I'm 27, and my Vietnamese mom is gonna go crazy when she founds out, I'm probably gonna tell her it is a fake one and it peels in two weeks, I think it's funny, I love my mom! I gotta rank the shop 5 star because everyone is professional, honest, and polite. The price is worth it because your getting a $10 burger not a $1 burger =) . My toes don't ache, but I just lotion them, and will keep away from direct sunlight, and wash three times a day in warm water for ten minutes. Dr. Roberto told me all this, and I remember. I wish I didn't cut out early, but I didn't want to be a bug-a-boo to their shop either. I had to pick up stuff at Oakridge Mall since I was in the area anyways then realized I needed to go home and take care of my toes or else they risk infection... I'm going for Round 2, next month, already know what I want, just gotta save up some cash, and pay the man! Thank you staffies @ Daruma Ink, mad respect & love! I don't know if you guys got Valet, but I'm pretty sure Khuong would do it for you if he had too, so I'll mark that. No garage, but street parking and private parking available. Validation can be made for giggles by Khuong, so that's marked too. I went ham on this review because its my first tattoo, and I'm digging it. Bike Parking probably is nearby but I'm sure it's welcome to the shop, gotta ask Khuong, he the boss. read more