I went to Flying Tiger recently to fix a new ear piercing I pulled out while sleeping. Jason was friendly, honest and helped me in a pinch. I would recommend this shop if you are considering a piercing. read more

Very impressed, went with my sister, we had an appointment with Vinny. He was patient - genuine- professional and provided suggestions which were helpful. Place was very well maintained - clean. Spoke to the owner and didn't realize he's been there 20 years. Offered water etc, nice gesture Already referred Vinny's name - highly recommend and maybe go back for another! Thanks Vinny ! read more

I've been coming here since I was fourteen. Five years later still wouldn't go any where else! Clean, profesional, and over time staff feel like family. I never have to worry about anything going wrong when I come here I know I'll be well taken care of. read more

Vinny did an amazing job putting my dedication to my grandparents and ideas together making a beautiful tattoo! I could not be any happier! I highly recommend him! read more

Flying Tiger Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

NOT QUEER FRIENDLY I'll start by saying my friend and I both got birthday tattoos - the work is very well done, clean lines, fast work. However, the customer service was ABYSMAL. About ten minutes into my tattoo, Noel asked me what the story of my name "Z" was, after explaining I changed it when I came out as non-binary, he launched into a 30 minute ramble about how all of these labels are stupid, I am too young to know my identity, I don't deserve to have my pronouns respected, and other common transphobic rhetoric. Despite my trying to change the subject/make my stance known, he continued to tell me how he knows better because he has "led twice the life I have", and dismissed any attempt I made to have a mature informative discussion. He also claimed that "all these kids are autistic because of the food", as well as other ridiculous claims about neurodivergent people, and used the n-word several times (though he was saying it to prove he's learned not to say it anymore?). During this entire attack on my identity he was actively tattooing my skin, basically telling me I am stupid while putting a permanent tattoo on me. Overall, this experience was staggeringly horrible and I advise all LGBTQ+ people stay away, and the staff of this parlor to take a look at how they are treating their customers. read more

A friend and I came here to get a piercing done early May of 2022. She got her third lobe and I got my industrial. We both have many piercings so we were familiar with how to take care of them in the healing process. I was informed that it would take 6 months for my piercing to heal. Seems like a long time but I was willing to be patient with the healing process because I wanted my industrial pierced for a long time. The "healing" process was unfortunately not what I expected to be. Long after 6 months, the pain kept getting worse and occasionally would start to bleed. I've done everything to keep it clean and even took time out of my day to clean it an extra time. My industrial never healed and I was forced to take it out a year later. My friends piercing also never healed and she also took hers out around the time I did. I can suspect that this place didn't sanitize their piercing tools properly before piercing my friend and I. Now August 2023, I'm still dealing with an ear infection, 4 months after I took out my piercing. Never going back. read more

Quick , great service , friendly. Our teen got first piercing of septum. Will definitely be going back for my own nose piercing and some tattoo work. Very nice place near CCSU campus. Very clean and good sterile technique coming from an ER Nurse spouse parent. read more

WORST PLACE EVER TO DO A TATTOO. DO NOT TRUST AKIRA / AK WORK I went to this place to retouch my previous leg tattoo that I had. At first they seemed really friendly ppl but I was so wrong. I meet this new artists named Akira or AK, she said that she can do the work. The day of my appt came and I asked her what colors she is gonna use in my tattoo she said I'm gonna do in between pink and purple because those colors are already there, yeah right. She used a color red and blue to paint the roses without even asked me if I like it or not, I couldn't even see the tattoo until after she finished because I was laying down. I was trusting her with her "job" but I did a big mistake trusting this "artist". I talked to her about my problem about having a red tattoo and she wasn't empathetic or kind at all, she didn't even care, she said that she can change the color in 2 weeks but it's gonna cost me 100$ more, I already paid 320$ for that retouch tattoo. I went the next day to talk to the manager but he didn't care either he cut me off when I was talking to him and he call AK to talk to me. They didn't gave me any solution other than charge me more for something that was AK mistake because she did wherever she wanted in my leg without even ask me once. I love tattoos but this one that she did it in my leg is the worst tattoo ever. I couldn't even say anything the same day of the appt because I was panicking and I explained that to her but again she didn't care at all. They care about money no about their clients. She was so creepy asking me question like to at what gym I go to and what time, what town I live. She posted pictures of my legs on her public Instagram "Akira.art" without even ask me for my permission. She is so unprofessional, she clearly doesn't know how to work with colors, colors in the tattoo doesn't even match at all. she is not empathetic with clients. This is a nightmare with this tattoo. Never coming back again. PPL STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE and specially from AK AKIRA. THESE PPL ARE SO UNPROFESSIONAL AND ONLY CARE ABOUT THE MONEY. read more

Flying Tiger Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

Piercing - i went in as a walk in looking to buy a piece of jewelry. Last minute i asked Jason if he would have time to pierce my nose. Jason went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. He was polite and professional. Great experience read more

Flying Tiger Tattoo - Nose pierced - Tattoo Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

Got tattooed by Akira and had a memorial piece done for my late sister. It was an incredibly meaningful piece to me and I loved that she drew up a unique design and listened to my input. Everyone there was very friendly and professional even the other people I wasn't getting tattooed by. 10/10 am going there for my next one read more

Very professional clean and straight up Jason was handling us I recommend him on a large scale we had a very good experience here if you're looking for a piercing read more

I went to this shop for a tragus piercing. I don't even think i was there for 10 minutes!! It was super quick service and everyone there was very kind. Getting the piercing was super sanitary and it was done very quickly. I was very impressed and will definitely come back for all of my future piercings. read more

Vinnie did exactly what I asked for, he was really helpful during the entire process, and genuinely a really nice guy who is careful and mindful of pain (I felt none). I already booked with him for my next one!!! read more

Writing a fire review for Joe. He went above and beyond the picture I brought him. He's done three of my tattoos even before his time with Flying Tiger. When you find an artist like him you don't leave him easy. So impressed with everything he's done for me. His work is great 11/10 :) read more

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Piercing - I was really nervous to get my nose pierced. Jay was amazing! He made me feel comfortable. I didn't feel a thing and was over in less than 5 seconds! He was so professional, very personable and not only was his area spotless but the whole studio was super clean! Highly recommend Jay at Flying Tiger Tattoo for piercings! read more

Flying Tiger Tattoo - Nose piercing - Tattoo Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

Made me feel very comfortable and I had a Great experience I would recommend to anyone i know

So, I now have 3 tattoos by Jeremy. He's amazing and so is everyone else. Super happy about my tattoos and will be going back for more ASAP. I've been to a lot of shops but Flying Tiger is definitely the best and I trust them a whole lot. I would refer anyone here for the simplest piercing to the hugest tattoo. read more

I recently moved to Kensington and was looking for a new tattoo shop (my 4 other tattoos I got all at a different place). I found Flying Tiger and sent a yelp appointment request - I got a response very quickly to call in to set one up, so I did. I was luckily able to get a same day appointment which I didn't expect! I was very pleased with the whole process, the shop was super clean and everyone was abiding by social distancing/mask wearing in the waiting room. I was getting a very sentimental tattoo and Jeremy captured it perfectly. He made sure I felt comfortable the whole time. I would highly highly recommend and will be retuning for my next tattoo! read more

Flying Tiger Tattoo - Grandma's handwriting tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

I just had my first tattoo done today. Derik came HIGHLY recommended to me and he did not disappoint!! He's super friendly, funny, and just an overall awesome guy. He gave his expert opinion, which only made my tattoo look a million times better. We chatted during the process, which absolutely distracted me from the pain (which wasn't even too bad). Is it pricey? Slightly. But is it worth every damn penny? Hell yeah!! Derik is a top-notch artist and will only give you quality work. He has a new fan!! :) read more

I scheduled an appointment for a somewhat complicated cover-up and was pleasantly surprised at how professional and painless the entire process was. The gentleman whom I'm assuming is the office manager(Greg), was very helpful and courteous. I did not get the feeling I was in the typical snobby tattoo parlor, I felt very welcomed. The artist that attended to me was Brandon. He was also very professional. He really took the time to listen to my needs and understand my expectations. His ability to exceed my expectations and deliver what has turned out to be a life changing piece, has left a lasting impression. I'm very happy I made the decision perform my work here. I will be back for more work very soon. Thank you flying tiger, I appreciate you. read more

I can't speak for tattooing because I've only ever gotten pierced here but I have nothing but positive things to say. I have had a bunch of piercings (including three microdermals) done, and Jay is the best. It's extremely clean, he knows what he's doing, and I recommend them to anyone looking for a good piercer. They're in a small plaza with a few stores (including Dunkin Donuts), so the parking situation is really my only complaint. They only accept cash but there's a Bank of America ATM in the parking lot. read more

My friend and I had an awesome experience here. The first time we went Jeff did my friends tattoo and was incredibly friendly and welcoming. He chatted with us and made us feel extremely comfortable. My friend got his tattoo that day and Jeff suggested another tattooist for the tattoo I wanted. I made an appointment for the following week and went to Derek. Derek was so nice and an amazing artist. He did a beautiful rib tattoo for me that came out better than I ever envisioned it. The place is professional and accommodating. It took us forever to find a place we trusted and am so glad we chose flying tiger. read more

Flying Tiger Tattoo - Ribs By Derek! - Tattoo Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

Although rude, the work was very tolerable and clean. Customer service could be more compassionate.

We researched 7 places and choose Jeff, thank God. Jeff is an AMAZING artist that made the tattoo to my man's personality. Shear talent! I would recommend him for any tattoo you consider!!!! Oh -and Jeff is a true professional and friendly which is a huge bonus. read more

I got my nose pierced like a week ago here and even though I was nervous as hell the guy who pierced my nose was funny and nice 10/10 would go again for another piercing. read more

Just got my second tattoo from Jeff Pageau today at Flying Tiger. Jeff really dedicates himself to each tattoo he does. Both times he took the time before our actual appointment to plan the tattoo and have a grasp on what he thought would make me happy. Makes the sitting comfortable by getting to know you and joking with you. Super tight, clean line work. Will definitely be returning to him for more work. read more

Flying Tiger Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

Brandon fucked up my piece, there's no way around it. They refunded my money and made me sign a waiver to never come back or file a lawsuit. Basically had a huge screaming match in front of about 10 customers. Extremely unprofessional way to go about them putting the wrong design on my body. Sagittarius constellation picture btw. read more

Flying Tiger Tattoo - Not the same design I asked for. - Tattoo Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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Murray did my tattoo for my birthday and it being my first one he walked me through the whole process and made sure I was well informed about after care. I drove all the way down from southern Maine and I'm planning on doing it again soon. awesome experience and I will be returning to Murray for all of my tattoos. read more

Flying Tiger Tattoo - tattoo by Murray Sell, done August 2014 - Tattoo Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

I went today for a piercing and my entire experience was amazing. I will be back in a couple of months for another piercing! Very clean and professional atmosphere. Jay was great! read more

Would definitely recommend. Friendly folks and extremely clean. Brandon was personable, professional, and efficient doing two identical tattoos on two gals, and the work came out perfect. Thank you! read more

Got my nostril piercing done by Jay, he was outstanding. It was my first time getting any facial piercings, so I was pretty nervous. He was so nice and comforting & got it over with quickly. He also gave me great aftercare advice. Would definitely come again & recommend! read more

This place is great! I messaged them earlier today and they messaged me back within a few hours. I had them do 2 tattoos, 1 on my arm and one on my neck. Jay did my tattoos and he was great. I had to lay down in between them and he laughed with me about it. I don't have the highest pain tolerance but he got them done fast. I have other tattoos and this is the fastest I've ever gotten 2 done! If you want great service, great tattoos, and great laughs go here! They were great!!! read more

Clean professional shop. Been going here for years. Friendly atmosphere and it's the best traditional shop in CT, highly recommended.

Amazing! Got my nose pierced and he is amazing makes you feel so at ease! Great prices! So clean and sterile. Would recommend this place for everyone !!!!! So happy read more

I only have gotten piercings done here, and it's always been a positive experience. Staff has always been helpful. I've had my cartilage, belly button, nose, and tragus all pierced by Jay. He has always been friendly, funny, and quick with the process (I think this is a good thing) so you don't have to overthink something that is meant to get done and over with so you can enjoy your new look. I'd suggest this parlor. Prices are normal, make sure you bring cash in so you don't have to pay as much as you would with a debit/credit card, it's just the way it is there. read more

When my 10-year old daughter wanted to get her ears pierced with her bestie and her bestie's parents said that using an earring gun or going to a mall jewelry store was out of the question, I found myself in a tattoo parlor for the first time in my life. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the experience was about as good as it gets for both me and the two little girls. The place was professional, clean, and very efficient. Jason did the piercing and had a really nice manner with the girls. He explained to us what we would do, answered all our questions, and was calm and patient with the girls, checking on them every step of the way. We all came away with big smiles on our faces and I'd like to thank the Flying Tiger Tattoo staff, by way of this review, for the great service and let the parents of any child interested in an ear piercing know that I highly recommend this place, especially Jason, for the task! read more

I walked is in a walk-in this evening and I told the artist what I wanted .He drew it up not asking me about the size came back out with the drawing that did not look at all like I wanted and basically downgraded what I did want.I then showed him a different picture at which point he seemed annoyed to do it again ,he came back out with the picture but again downplayed the Roman numerals ,downplayed the idea of the tattoo downplayed the design of the tattoo. When asked about color he said no for white, no for grey , when asked what he thought I was told whatever I wanted. He then walked away , I was called up by another blonde gentleman who requested payment and for me to sign design and license . I again ,despite btw confirming w the other patrons who were waiting for a friend ,was it me or were they being rude , they confirmed ....okay I asked the blonde gentlemen if not having all the Roman numerals in my date of 2019 ( they only put 19) looked ok , he blew me off by stating it would be too long and when asked about color he said to ask your artist he'll do whatever. GUT FEELING.....Flying tiger tatto artist when did you stop giving a shit about your art your craft your signature. Fuck how the canvas feels let's just charge them and not give a shit what we put on a human being .....when did you stop being artists and become systematic greed driven assholes ....not only do you treat people indifferent , you don't care about your talent , cause what true artist would throw up anything on a walking advertisement??????? Shame on you , shame on the ownner for allowing his employees to become robotic and in doing so untalently tattooing people ...Warning find a place where someone listens to your idea your vision and has an artistic and creative mind and can help you bring it to life in you and their own way....both tattoo artist and customer should be proud of what they have when they walk out. Do not let your friend or family or enemy enter this establishment, there are many others far more talented, kind, and craft and care number 1 for their craft and the person they are putting it on !!!!!! read more

This shop was very clean, the staff was super friendly and joked around with us making us feel super comfortable. They have a ton of flash available and took out walk ins without missing a beat, and drew up a design I wanted very quickly. The tattoo process itself was clean, quick, and exactly what I wanted. I would totally recommend this shop! read more

I got my first tattoo here, I didn't make an appointment I was able to just walk in. They asked what i wanted and I had showed them a picture of what i wanted. I got a small flower on my hip and they wanted to charge me almost $200 for it. It may have been my first tattoo but I can tell you right now it was not worth almost $200. I also got a rude "why would you show me a picture it's just a rose." As I was getting my tattoo the man who had done it did not speak to me at all the only words he said were "stop laughing or else i'm going to mess up my lines." My tattoo has now healed and yes, he did mess up his lines, the ink looks like it is bleeding out of the leaves in the flower. I like the tattoo but i will have to get it re touched. Definitely never going back here again. read more

I don't remember the name of the guy that did my 2 piercings, but he was awesome! I asked him for a quote over the phone before I went in and although we later realized the quote he gave me was less expensive than it should've been (my fault, I didn't realize one of the piercings I wanted was a cartilage one), he still charged me what he originally quoted me. Very clean, quick, and professional. Will definitely be returning if I get any more piercings in the future. read more