So yesterday I got my very first tattoo and it was on my spine. Yes - I know, I was bold af and also hella mentally unprepared for, it lol. But luckily my artist was Sin! He took his time to walk me through everything: from what to expect, breathing techniques, possible pain levels, and made sure everything was perfectly aligned before starting. When we were about to begin, he and the rest of the staff at the shop hyped me up (thanks everyone!). And as soon as he started? I felt nothing. Sin was quick, precise, detailed and very light handed. I was originally only going to do half of my back piece in two sessions, but then we ended up staying late and finished it all in one night. 4 hours, a couple 15-minute breaks and a whole finished piece later, and I was absolutely amazed at how great of a job he did! I still have a few touch ups and cross to add, but wow! So far, I'm already in love with my tattoo. I've gotten tons of compliments on the crisp lines and intricate details he did! Sin is an amazing artist, I highly recommend you check out his work and set up a consultation. From setting up an appointment, to discussing my vision, to drawing it and then tattooing it - it was all a flawless process. Thank you to Sin and KT Dragon for making my first tattoo experience, a very memorable one! read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

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Set up a piercing appointment with Lily for my 13 year old. Super easy and very responsive. She was so sweet and friendly. Extremely professional. Made my daughter feel so comfortable and less anxious about piercing. Vibe in the shop was chill. Taught my daughter how to clean her piercing properly. Would 1000% recommend and am going back to her for all my future piercings. read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - My daughter's nose pricing by Lily. - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Had an appointment with Jonny, he was very nice and did an amazing job:) the appointment was also super fast!! read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Awesome tattoo place!! Went for their friday the 13th $13 flash. Though it was so crowded and crazy, we stuck it out long enough to get our tattoos. The artists were insane for working all day long, past midnight, and got our tattoos done so fast. The place also gave out free pizza and cupcakes and thanked us constantly for waiting. Not sure if I would do another friday the 13th flash just because of how chaotic it is, but the experience was definitely fun and left me with a positive impression of this place. read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Walked in with a group of 4 of us an hour before closing and was greeted by the staff. Vinny asked us what we wanted and where we wanted it, gave us a price and got to work. All four of us got different tattoos and couldn't be happier. Hospitality was great, vibes were high. Definitely getting all of my future work done here. read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Great experience Vinny got us right amazing work!! Vibe was amazing best experience getting a tattoo ever read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

This tattoo shop has become my absolute favorite. The artists' skill and creativity are top-notch. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the attention to hygiene and professionalism is commendable. Each visit is a positive and unique experience, making it my go-to place for quality tattoos. I've gone to Tony for my leg tattoo and Jay for my nose piercing. read more

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Best tattoo experience ever! Vinny was INCREDIBLE. Tattoo came out perfect. Such a fun time too. Highly recommend.

2/5 because I did get a refund for my infected helix. But I feel like I should still write a review of my experience for others. Came in asking for a conch, helix, and then lobes. Conch and lobes are healing just fine, but helix is so infected, I'm going to urgent care today. FYI, I got my first helix a couple weeks in Socal and it was healing fine. The piercer is new, so mistakes happen, but when it came time to pierce my second helix, he messed up, and pierced it too close to my first one. Okay... mistakes happen, but I then asked him if we should let that heal and I can always come back to get it repierced once the hole heals back up. He says it's fine to repierce it, and pierces again for my second helix. Everything seemed fine to me... but about a week later (now) my cartilage is really infected, and my lymph nodes are swollen, so to be safe I'm going to the doctors. They initially said that the infection could be for a couple of reasons, but the fact that it's infected in my helix where the mistake happen... I think it's safe to assume the reason why. I want to end it with, a refund was the least they could do, and mistakes do happen, but it's the fact that he reassured me that it was fine to repierce after his mistake and now I have to deal with this really sucks. but conch and lobe piercings are fine though! read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - my poor ear :/ - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

The best place for tattoos of all type! The best of the best!! If you want quality work that will be happy about come here you won't regret it read more

Stumble into this shop by a post being featured in asianinkandart insta page and that is how I met the master artist Tommy and I got to say he was such a friendly person and made feel very comfortable that I decided to book him and I got to say I'm so so happy with my decision he is the best in every way! He's art is unbelievable good I would recommend him and anyone in his shop hands down! They are all super friendly and very welcoming. read more

Just finished my new piece with Tony and have to give him and this whole place a shout out! I have a few small tattoos from other tattoo shops before, but was looking to get a new, much bigger piece, and had a very certain idea in mind. Did my research and liked Tony's work, reached out, and was able to get a consult with him right off the bat. I described my idea to Tony and made an appointment to come back in a couple of weeks for my first session. My whole piece took 10 hours and 4 sessions to complete. Thank god for numbing cream. While I didn't use the cream when I got my outline, I'm so glad I made the decision to use it when getting all the shading done because it would have hurt like a mother. Tony took my original idea and revised it to insert his own ideas and I'm really glad he did. If we had gone with my original idea, I think a lot of detail that was important to me would have been sacrificed. I ended up just trusting him to do a good job, which he did. I also had an older, really dark piece, that he was able to seamlessly incorporate into the rest of my design. The other guys at the shop made me feel comfortable throughout all of my sessions as well. If I wanted a beer or a shot of hard liquor to get through the pain, that was readily provided to me. One guy even went out of his way to go to the liquor store next door to buy me some soda - great customer service. Definitely check out KT Dragon! read more

I took my daughter to get a tattoo here very welcome meme great customer service My daughter loves her tattoo will go again.

First piercings! And Jay was hella cool and patient with telling me all the details. Thank you so much Jay!

I got my 2nd tattoo done and I wanted Quang to do it. He and I got a chance to discuss how and what I would like and where. He is just not my tattoo artist anymore.. he is very personable and a professional. I had no doubt he'd create something that I would love.. he knew I was nervous and did not like the pain,. then again, who does, right? He talked to me throughout the whole session!! And the great thing was that it wasn't meaningless small and awkward talks.. it was a great conversation and I was already anxious to start planning my next piece. These guys here provide originality, ambiguity, and excellent customer service. The place is clean and I love their portfolios.. there are lots of them. You don't need to hear proof.. just come by and see it. Appointments highly recommended. I had my 1st one done as a walk-in.. sometime these guys are booked for freaking weeks!! Again, if they would only accept Visa/MasterCard.. read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Awesome experience and good customer service: My brother and I came to get a nose (for bro) and bellybutton piercing (me). The place was *super* clean and the person who did the piercings (I forgot his name unfortunately) was attentive and patient. We're both happy with the outcome & will be back for more work! read more

I've been wanting to get my back tattoo for years however just never found an artist I like and was also fear of the pain;) I went to KT to get my eyebrows tattoo. During my session for my brows, I heard Corey( also known as Inkkmann on Instagram) was a new artist that just moved from New Orleans and he's really good. I told Corey I've been wanting to get my back done for years however just never went through with it. Corey asked if I was serious about getting it done and what I had in mind? I told Corey I was thinking cherry blossoms and maybe a dragon. Corey start drawing and I would say it took him around two hours. He showed me the drawing and I was amazed because it was exactly what I had in mind. We started the first session that day and spent about five hours on the outline. I was in love with the tattoo just from the outline. After 5 sessions, 25 hours total my back piece was completed. I couldn't be more happy. I'm very happy I waited until I found the right artist. Corey is a great artist! Very creative with his drawings and dedicated to his work. I would totally recommend his work to anyone that's looking to get tattoos. I know he's going to get popular in the Bay Area very quick with his skills. If you're shopping for an artist to get work done, you should definitely visit Corey at KT dragon. You will not be disappointed! read more

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I chose this shop for my first tattoo, and it honestly could not have come out better. My artist was Linh, and since he knew I was a first-timer, he talked me through the whole process. He made sure I was completely comfortable before, during, and after my tattoo. At the end of it, he gave me an amazingly designed tattoo that was indicative of years of experience and dedication to the art. I would highly recommend this shop to any and all first-timers and tattoo veterans, as it is a wonderful place to get a piece of art on your skin. Note: This was not a problem for me, but may be for some. The shop smells like marijuana when you first walk in, but the smell fades after a while. read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

I had three sessions with Corey, and he makes you feel at home! I gave him some ideas of what I wanted and he free handed all of it! He has a gentle touch, and I almost fell asleep. It came out great! If you're looking to get some work done, he's down to work. He takes minimal breaks, you'll probably tap out before he does. read more

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My artist was Inkkman,aka Corey, and the experience was great. My first piece was a fu dog on my chest, I originally found him on Instagram @inkkmann.kt his fu dog stood out from the rest of the artists that I was looking at so I decided to email him. He got back quick and I booked a consultation with him. During the consultation, we went over all the details including pricing, placement, style, down payment, and all the little details. I liked my fu dog piece so much that I decided to come back a second time to extend my existing half sleeve that I got from another artist. Corey was able to blend together all of the pieces very smoothly even though my existing tattoo was done by someone else. The overall vibes in the tattoo shop were great, everyone in the shop was chill and friendly. The music is at a good volume and keeps everyone in a good mood. Overall experience is 10/10. Quality is definitely one of the best in the bay, if not the best. Definitely coming back for a leg piece read more

Checked in wit my boi Vinny all the way from So cal . Tssss Got it down coming back tomorrow an from now on to get tatted to finish the BOD... tap in with Vin... read more

This is a late review, but I wanted to give them props for doing my cover up a few years back. I still love the tattoo and the shading. read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - Outline - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Got my half sleeve or a koi fish, cherry blossom and lotus flower done here by Corey. Very professional and clean. He's very experienced and been doing this for awhile. Sat down for consultation and wen our design on his iPad. He'll ask to come in with like 3-5 Pinterest examples or ideas. He's very knowledgeable about the culture or Japanese tattoos and what they mean. You can't really ask for suggestions because I guess it's a rule because if they suggest someone or choose for you and you don't like it later you're gonna blame them. No charge for consultation but have to put a deposit down that goes towards the total cost. He charges by the hour, cheaper the longer you do. There's 5/10 minutes breaks in between for water or bathroom and if you go for the 8 hour session you get a longer break meal. He takes Venmo or cash. I had mine down freehand which was cool. Would definitely go back, expensive but you get the quality you pay for. read more

3rd time coming here the piercer Jay is always so attentive and makes sure you're satisfied with your piercing for sure come and try this place out! read more

This was the best piercing place I've been to honestly. Came in for a walk in appt. Jay was so informative and made me comfortable the entire time. Went over piercing care and details. Literally went so smooth. If you're looking to get pierced definitely come here!!! read more

Yes love the place if you looking to get pierce ask for JAY makes you feel at home ! Positive person and professional ! Love it here!

I have a few piercings so far and in the past I've had issues with technicians not doing what I asked for. Jay really listened to me and was very patient and collaborative. I'm very happy with my experience!! Thank you read more

This is my tattoo experience ever- like in my life. My husband had his tattoo done with Linh years ago and I am so glad, and thankful that he brought me to Linh. I sent images of what I wanted my tattoo to look like before this meeting and this was made custom to my liking. Linh made sure I loved the piece before putting this on. During the session, he was meticulous and caring. He asked me if I was feeling comfortable, if I was alright.. his pressure was very consistent. I didn't feel the slightest discomfort and the piece came out so perfect:) Technology at his station was the most up to date too. He buys the best pens and uses the best ink. Literally the best customer experience ever. Thank you so much for making me feel at home Linh!!! read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

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CASH ONLY. KT Dragon Tattoo is located in Creekside Plaza (between a vape and cleaners store) and offers some plaza parking. I wanted to add onto my tattoos and found this place on Yelp. Because of the high reviews I decided to go in to look at the work books. I was amazed at how talented all the artists were! It was really hard to choose who I wanted but I decided on Quang because I found out he did work on one of my friends also. Quang is so nice and accommodating. I provided him with a lot of ideas and sometimes changed my mind about things at the last minute, but he was patient throughout the entire process and was able to draft something I liked. While he was tattooing me he'd tell me when and where he was going to start and asked if I was ok. I told him I was fine because his light touch actually tickled sometimes. I would definitely recommend him and can't wait for my next appointments!! Overall I noticed KT Dragon is really clean (I watched them spray down all the stations before and after clients and there's even a sign on the bathroom to keep the door closed). All the guys seem really chill and funny as well. I am coming back here and recommending this place to all my friends! read more

Got my nose pierced here and it was a great experience! Jay made sure I loved the placement and took his time to explain everything. The pricing was also really reasonably compared to some other places I've gotten pierced at. read more

Never had a tattoo before coming here. I did 3 months of research and interviewed at least 7 artists before coming here. Quang is my artist. Very easy going and great to work with. I am 30 hours into my back piece and totally loving it. I almost want to tell people not to come here, not because they aren't good but because it is so hard to get an appointment....but that is how it is with places that are good.... expect to pay a lot and wait 4 years or more... this place is good, affordable and you can get in usually within a month or two, depending on what you want and who it is. I'll be back. read more

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Experience : Got my first tattoo here and Quang did an amazing job! He was very attentive and made sure I was comfortable through out the whole thing. I really appreciate that he put up dividers to block out everyone in the shop since I got the tattoo on my side. Tattoo: I wanted a watercolor tattoo which is not exactly a popular style but Quang handled it like a veteran! The colors are vibrant, the lines are defined and it was exactly what I wanted and more! Quang is very detailed oriented and made sure everything was perfect for me since it was my first tattoo. I highly recommend anyone to KT Dragon Tattoo and to Quang! read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - Quang did an amazing job with my water color kois! - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

As a long time pierce-ee of Sin's, i was so excited to hear he's tattooing. This piece was long overdue and very meaningful to me. I'm so glad i was able to get it tattooed by none other than Sin himself. Thank you for the great work and I'll be back for more "pokes and scrapes"! read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

I have been going to Tony for about a little bit under a year now. I get ink done by him once a month. I gotta say that Tony is legit! I am getting a jacket that covers my back, chest, and quarter sleeves. Ive been to many tattoo shops before to explain my idea for my tattoo and many of them insisted that we start work right then and there. Tony told me to give him at least three months to come up with originals and placements. Im glad I listened to him because when I got back he had more ideas and various drawings and explanations for me and my theme. Tony and these guys are true artists that practice their craft. Before the line work Tony took out his 5-8 different colored pens and began to freestyle draw right on to my skin making sure that the lines blended with my build and that proportions were correct. I can truly say that no other person in the world has the same drawing/ink as I do on my body. I gotta say that this shop is super clean and the guys use fresh needles. There is always a cleaning, change, and covering of all surfaces that come in contact or are within reach of bodily fluids. I get constant praise and props for the ink I have on my body and its not even done yet! Wait until its all colored in. Ill update you guys when its close to done and when its done. read more

After 5 years from my last tattoo, I finally decided it was time to add to my piece. I went with Cranes and a few more blossoms to add to my current Cherry Blossom Tattoo. Tony was excellent at designing so that it all flowed together. After 2 sessions and 7.5 hours later, my piece was completed and looked just like the sketch, if not better. This shop definitely knows what they're doing and any of the artists are good, in my opinion, but I guess it depends what you're trying to get. If you are looking to get any Asian inspired artwork, I highly recommend KT Dragon. Of course, they do other artwork too! Regardless, I had a good experience and was very satisfied with my final completed tattoo! It was definitely worth the money spent. And to be honest, their hourly rate isn't bad at all compared to other shops in San Jose or the Bay Area in general. The place is well kept and clean too, but heads up, parking can be pretty tough. Thank you Tony for the beautiful work! read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - Added Cranes to my old Cherry Blossom piece. Thanks Tony! - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

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So this review is specifically for TOMMY but overall all the guys @ the shop are really nice & funny as hell!! So this journey began back in AUGUST '09 when I walked in, talked to TOMMY & got the earliest appointment available which was November. (( This man has SKILLS so he gets booked up months in advanced. )) I emailed him some designs to cover up an existing flower tattoo I got YEARS ago. We came up with a Koi & Cherry blossom mural for my back (see photo posted) that took 2 sessions and over 8 hours to complete. Tommy was an absolute pleasure to work with & really accommodating to my busy schedule (he would text me if an earlier appointment opened up). He's passionate about his talent & takes pride in every piece that he does. THANKS TOMMY!! Side Note: This place is really on top of it when it comes to practicing their aseptic & sterile technique. All needles are from sterile packages, all countertops & equipment are wiped down & wrapped w/ plastic wrap. I also noticed that they would go a TON of gloves throughout the session whenever I needed a break, de-gloving & then putting on a pair of new gloves. This is crucial to avoid blood born pathogens!!! SO KUDOS!! BEST OF LUCK to all the boys @ KTDRAGON!!! $$$$$$$ read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - One word: AMAZING! Artist: Tommy - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been wanting a tattoo for over a year and ran into someone who had work done by KT Dragon. She gave me their information and I called them during my winter break. This was my very first tattoo and after this I definitely want more in the future! I contacted Quang for a consultation and, luckily, was able to get my tattoo done a few days after! I sent him some pictures of what I wanted, then spent 2 hours getting the tattoo. Quang is super nice and always made sure I was comfortable and asked whether or not I needed to take a break. Overall I enjoyed the experience and definitely going to come back for more! read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - I wanted to get a little hummingbird on my left shoulder! - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

I finally decided on what design and style I wanted for a back piece. I did some research and went to see many asian style portfolios in the San Jose / Bay area. Attended some conventions. went to many tattoo shops, but didn't find anybody I felt comfortable with. The Dragon I wanted needed to be very detailed and didn't look too amateur. I couldn't find anybody in the area to match my high expectations of a permanent piece on my body. One of my friends referred me to Tommy at KTDragon. Before I headed over there, I went through his online portfolio to see all his previous work... ALL of them blew me away! People speak highly of him and his asian art. His portfolio made up my mind. I set deposit with him in AUGUST of 2009 and his first opening for me was in December! Whatever though, I don't mind waiting for something that will be permanently put on my back. I gave him the idea I wanted and when I showed up for my outline session, he showed me a sketch that was amazing. The result of 8 sessions, 27 hours later was way better and more than I expected! Make sure you come to KTDragon for ALL your asian style tattoos. Tony, Quang, Davis and Tommy are all good people to hang and talk with. Their atmosphere is fun and full of stories... Thank-YOU Tommy! I'll be back for more in a year... read more

KT Dragon Tattoo - Tommy's work - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

This review is long overdue because I got my tattoo done a while ago, but it still looks great, so it's definitely worth giving this place a 5 star rating. So a few years ago, I got a tat of a cross at Marks of Art and the guy who did it (forgot his name) rushed it and it didn't loo kso great. People would ask me if I got a T for Tammy =( I went to a laser center to get it removed and they ended up burning a part of my skin and it turned brown, double fail on my end. So I went to the tattoo convention hoping to find an artist with that will not only cover my old tat up but do it where no one can tell it's a cover up. Long behold, I saw an album full of great art work by Tommy. Luckily he lives close by too! I made an appointment and had a koi fish that covered my cross. After my sessions, I was pleased with my final result. Tommy has great attention to detail and I love love love the color, I got plenty of compliments and have been recommending him to all my friends who is thinking about getting one. He's a really laid back guy with a skillful hand, and I plan to come back to get my back and/or arm done. I just need to gather my balls for the needle part =) read more