I had such an amazing experience here at Ants Tattoo Studio. I had the pleasure of working with…read moreAngel. I came here on a whim for Friday the 13th. They were so accommodating and nice, Alex greeted me and got my friend and I in to get some flash. I have yet to get a tattoo here in San Jose and I think I found my new spot. My tattoo artist was Angel! He was so unbelievably kind and very supportive throughout the process. Although I've had tattoos before I appreciate how thorough he was and explaining each and every step. I want to come back to him and get work for my boyfriend and I done. The vibe is unmatched! They are so sweet, it's homey, and they make you feel comfortable with them. I can't wait to come back. :)

I didn't want to leave this review because I genuinely feel bad doing so, but I was disappointed…read morewith my experience. I paid a $100 non-refundable deposit for a cover-up design and was repeatedly sent AI-generated artwork despite asking multiple times for original, hand-drawn flowers. I also never felt confident that the design would actually cover my existing tattoo. On the day of my appointment, communication was poor, the appointment started over an hour late, and I ultimately decided not to move forward with the cover-up. I used my deposit toward a smaller tattoo instead. While I'm happy with the tattoo I ended up getting, the lack of communication and reliance on AI-generated designs made this a frustrating experience.

Tattoo came out good quality with a skilled artist. I had…read morecome in without any issues and they make sure you're able to show up. It's good vibe for a shop, it's clean and music is modern. It's one of the newest shops, it is a very good shop and allows walk ins. Although I did set an appointment, which is typical when doing tattoo work. This place takes card or cash. No ATM on site thought. Would recommend it.

Charlie is absolutely amazing! She's so patient and meticulous- I'm so glad to have met her! I…read morewanted a vine on my wrist and she drew out the perfect design and took her time with the placement- she re-did it a couple of times till she thought it was perfect. She was incredibly friendly and I couldn't be happier with my tattoo! The store is clean and all the artists do such intricate designs that I'm sure they can accommodate whatever you're looking for!

He got me a tattoo the very same day that I inquired about an appointment. He is truly an expert in…read moreevery aspect of tattooing, from technique to artistry and more. He was polite, quick, and paid close attention to detail and he came up with what I envisioned my tattoo to be even better than what I was imagining! Highly recommend

Amazing!!! He responded and got me an appointment fast which was amazing! I felt comfortable…read morethroughout the whole process and the tattoo came out INCREDIBLE!!!! He also provided me with great instructions on how to take care of my new tattoo. I will be coming back in the future, thank you HoaDang!!! :)

I went to their flash sale this past weekend. The staff members were all so friendly and welcoming…read more Snacks were provided. What a bonus. Thank you. Bre was so gentle and sweet. Very professional, very clean, and easy to work with. Support your local business and artists!

Made me feel like family at my first appointment, they scheduled my follow up for Friday the 13th,…read moreand then completely forgot about me. Rescheduled my follow up appointment and then the owner of the shop, Abel still had no idea what I was doing there. Now I have an unfinished cover app tattoo, WHEN I TOLD HIM THE FIRST TATTOO UNDERNEATH A MAN FORGOT ABOUT ME. Crazy to have the same thing happen to me twice... Not a good feeling to be neglected and forgotten about especially after feeling like this a majority of my life.

Had such a great experience here at Daruma Ink I was surprised to see a tattoo shop with neat…read moreplanted 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.

Khuong truly does not disappoint. His wait list is long as fuh but surely surely surely worth the…read morewait. 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.

Had an appointment with Loi and was immediately greeted by all the staff! Everyone was super…read morefriendly and it was like meeting up with life long friends. Loi does crazy work, had a vision and he executed perfectly. Can't wait to go back to finish up my arm!

@inkedbyivy Thank you so much! We love our mother daughter…read morematching tattoos! Can't wait for the next one!

Love my custom tattoo from Chris! The shop is a great vibe,…read moreand the whole experience was so comfortable. Chris was easygoing, and made the whole session feel effortless with great conversation. Even better, the healing process was completely smooth and hassle-free. Highly recommend

Thank you Naomi! Love my new piece . Coolest shop I've ever been to. If you're a one piece fan…read moreyou're in for a TREAT!

Kat Ink studios has been one of my most enjoyable experiences getting a tattoo. She's so…read moreaccommodating and fun! These tattoos are flash tattoos and the attention to detail and fine line work is simply amazing. The studio is clean and cute, not your typical studio. That was a fun bonus! She had treats and water there for you which was a nice touch. She was easy to make an appointment with and very accommodating to what my wants were. I've already made another appointment for my next piece! :)

I saw Nhi's artwork on Instagram, while looking around for a fine line tattoo artist. Her work…read morethoroughly caught my attention because it has such detail and whimsy. I had an idea for an anklet tattoo I was considering; I wear an anklet normally and it kept catching on my sneakers at times...very annoying, so I figured why not have my lucky anklet charm permanently on me. Nhi is very responsive via direct messaging on IG, and I had my appointment easily booked for 2 months out. We chatted for a while about what I wanted, but I still wasn't sure about the exact design at the same time. She said she'll design one with her own twist and my criteria. An estimate of the cost (very reasonable) was given based upon the custom criteria. A deposit from me was needed to make an appointment (as expected with most custom products and services in general). About a week before my appointment, she sent me a draft; I had some changes I wanted to make to that draft, and she was very accommodating. On the day of my appointment, I was a little confused about the address of her studio; the entrance was 2 glass doors with an elevator visible through the glass, next to Aota House Vietnamese Restaurant. The doors were locked, but Nhi came down to open the doors, and up the elevator we went. The offices were quiet and quite a few other tattoo artists worked there as well. There are restrooms right around the corner from the studio, which were very clean. As for the studio itself, it was very cozy and clean, with a comfortable work area and good lighting. When putting the stencil on, Nhi was very patient and we made additional adjustments on placement. I think my soul died a little bit during the session, because I got an ankle tattoo; the ankle is a very sensitive area for me apparently. She was very precise and light-handed with all her strokes, which made the session go much quicker than I expected. Hilariously, we just kept apologizing to each other back and forth over the pain I felt, but it's what I wanted. Nhi made the experience the best it could've been, given my choice of tattoo placement. She has a rabbit plushie in the studio and allowed me to use that as sort of a stress ball. That poor rabbit had its ears gripped ridiculously tight during my session. An hour and a half went by very quickly, and I was a tired, yet very happy customer. For my tattoo post care, she gave a little care package with a cleaning solution and lotion (that I am still using) to keep my tattoo moisturized. It also came with a beautiful soft bandana with her logo; I'm putting that up on my wall because of how pretty it is! Final Thoughts: If you're looking for a super talented, friendly and steady handed tattoo artist, Nhi is the one to get a tattoo from! Thank you so much, Nhi! I am sooo coming back for more in the future! :)