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    Paka Polynesian Tattoo

    4.9 (43 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

    By appointment only

    Updated 2 months ago

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    Sukhman T.

    I called the tattoo location and asked if I can come in for a consolation. I went in the same day and we decided on a 100 per tattoo. Steven booked our appointment for Saturday. The places sensation process is perfect. He would get new needles and saran wrap each individual. The 3 of us got 1 to 2 tattoos each. We were done within 3 to 4 hours. Steven would check in with us before starting to ensure we were satisfied. In addition, I had changed my tattoo a couple of days ago and he was accommodating. On the day of the appointment one of us modified the design of the tattoo too. 2 of us got identical tattoo on our wrist and a tattoo in Punjabi. They only take cash but the work is worth it. We were running 20 minutes late to our appointment and I had texted Steven in advance.

    Half sleeve filipino tribal by King
    Daniel H.

    Very satisfied with my piece and the service. This was my first tattoo and I put a lot of trust in King for this half sleeve. I was initially concerned that he would not be able to do Filipino tribal since it is a Polynesian place, but he let me know he has had multiple Filipino tattoo customers and I saw some of his work on Instagram. He asked me to send him my life story and then designed the tattoo based off that using filipino tribal tattoo symbolism. I also showed him a few reference pieces I had liked from his instagram. He also provided a reference sheet, so I knew what the symbols meant. The tattoo took about 2 sessions and he was receptive to when I needed breaks. Great experience!

    Joanne A.

    We flew all the way from down south HOUSTON! My husband has been wanting this for a while now and we finally made our way back home to do it (we're originally from Kent) We met with Mua & off the bat we knew we could trust him with this. We got Buddha & the Vietnamese drum from searching the internet for hours & the rest was FREE HAND! I, myself can not stop looking at how amazing this piece looks. We most definitely recommend him if you're in the area & want some poly tribal artwork done! We love that Polynesian tribal tells a story & this is my husband's story to represent him & his family (us). It's everything my husband has been wanting & more!!

    Quentin M.

    Boo Boo did a GREAT tribal tattoo telling my story. I am so pleased and will return again. Definitely drop by and get your story told. My wife and friends keep saying that's a BEAUTIFUL tattoo.

    Mikey L.

    I travelled all the way from Sacramento to see Mua. I have inquired with him about a month and half ago about getting my first tattoo. He was very accommodating and made sure I was booked in for him to come for my birthday weekend. Upon arrival his shop had good vibes and other artist jamming and singing along to music it was quite the entertainment. Upon our in person consultation Mua asked me about what I wanted my tattoo to be about and also listened to self values. He was very understanding and very accommodating through the process. I had a 7 hour session for my chest piece and Mua as an artist is phenomenal. It was mind blowing to me that he free hands his pieces and makes them individualized to a person. With that being said this was my first tattoo and it turned out amazing. The process was well worth it and to have someone as dope as Mua was a blessing. He let me decide when a break was needed and how much I wanted to go. After we finished, it was AMAZING and I just fell in love with it. We even discussed about adding more pieces eventually and I definitely will be coming back. I would HIGHLY recommend MUA to anyone who is interested tribal tattoos, or any tattoo in general. He cares about his people and has no problem answering Or helping out when there is knowledge to be learned. Seeing is believing so check it out yourself ! You be the judge. Cuz I've made up my mind and I know he's DOPE!

    He did the neck and chest piece!
    Rango L.

    Got the sickest Tatoo by the owner Mua!!! My Uce! All the guys their are great and can take good care if you! The front desk gal is super helpful! They also do more then tribal, they also did the Roman numeral bdays on my chest also!

    @muaposalat made my husband's FiliPoly mix tribal sleeve
    Alexis B.

    This goes for Mu'a, not only the best artist ever but the most down to earth person I know. So in the beginning, my husband wanted to have a Poly mix sleeve. Knowing with our budget and timing, it really was difficult for us to settle which design to go for (we had no idea what freehand was) So when the stars aligned, we ventured out to see if we can get some recommendations. We stumbled upon Paka Polynesian Tattoo. When we came, we were immediately greeted with warm smiles and a welcoming hello. My husband mentioned what he wanted to get and I was surprised by the professionalism that Mu'a presented to us He told us straight up what we are gonna be looking at (price, time, design --he freehand meaning art of him is the same as the last) and once we were done, we paid our appointment fee and the rest was history Now, when it comes to his work. Man, I cannot express how beautiful his lines and designs are. You can tell how he puts attention to the lines and every details he makes. The shading is well put and the symbols makes the sleeve blend beautifully with your skin. His shop: very clean. They play island music which is very calming and chill. As a visitor, you can tell that his priority not only lies with his clients, but also with their plus ones (or twos, etc). Let me just add, as a female, I appreciate a clean restroom as well His attitude: what else can I say? He makes us feel like family. Everytime we leave, it's like we just visited a beloved relative. I truly enjoyed my experience here and I'm not even his client (yet). 100% of my recommendation goes to Mu'a. I can see my husband's smile from ear to ear everytime he sees his sleeve and I know it's all thanks to Mu'as passionate dedication to his art and details

    My first tattoo done by Jann  beyond blown away. She definitely killed this!!
    Cassie G.

    I just got another tattoo done by the amazing Jann! I love coming here EACH time they are so clean, organized & sweet , friendly , every artist is so welcoming and funny! So I finally got my second tattoo done by Jann, it was a Japanese geisha! I let her do whatever she thought fit & surprise me, I love how it ended up to be! She even added a few lotus flowers too, I was absolutely STUNNED at the final results, she's so passionate and hardworking when it comes to her work and you will see it in the tattoo. Thank you so much Paka & Jann, for a piece that means a lot to me! You guys make the process for getting a meaningful tattoo so easy and memorable!

    Traditional Samoan Tattoo
    Julie M.

    My son got his tattoo here he is Samoan so we went with a traditional Samoan Tattoo. As you can see the work at Paka is absolutely gorgeous. My sons tattoo was done without a stencil all free hand.

    3 hours in. Beautiful.
    Melvin A.

    Last week, I messaged Mu'a through Instagram on a whim to finish my Polynesian tattoo piece that I had done from another artist. I really wanted to finish my 3/4 sleeve tattoo before going on vacation the next weekend and Mu'a made the time for me in less than a weeks notice! I was so excited & very thankful he did this for me. I came into his shop and he was very welcoming. He gave me the run down of what he had in mind for the rest of my piece & told me he was gonna freehand everything. Judging by his work I've seen on his IG, I put all of my trust in his skill to do so. After that discussion, we went straight to the workroom where he banged out the rest of my sleeve tattoo for almost 7 straight hours. The amount of detail he focuses on his line work + design is insane and it looks so CLEAN. I was so happy about the end result. Also, he told me about what each design meant. I wanted to know the definition of what is on my body, and he happily took the time to give me that knowledge as well. I plan to extend my piece to my left chest sometime in the future & will do a touch up on my old tattoo with him.

    Gabriel J.

    Words fall short to express what Mu'a offers at his shop, Paka Tattau. Fortunately you can see for yourself through his work! We talked about an idea, and Mu'a ran with it while freehanding the piece. There's something beautiful about giving up the sense of wanting to get something so specific, that we forget that often times there is a greater possibility than what is what we dream of. Mu'a is connected and invested in the work he does, and I'm grateful to have been blessed for this lifetime with his work. His shop is clean and minimalist. Everything in there is purposeful and intentional just like his ink strokes. It felt super comfortable and his hospitality kept me calm through the 5hr session. As an artist, he's extremely creative and really cares. He cares so much you can feel it through each stroke. I've had close to 40hrs of tattoo time and have definately been under the needle with less compassionate hands! My piece was packed with so many details... some bold, some intricate, and some thoughtfully extracted from our conversation. I highly recommend just letting him do his thing! This guy will take care of you! I'll recommend this gentleman to anyone! It's worth travelling whatever distance!

    Tru W.

    I am a football player for the University of Michigan and just returned from my trip to Seattle. I booked an appointment with Mua and he made it very easy and stress free. I got a 14 hour tattoo and was comfortable in the shop the whole time. The shop was clean and professional. The other artist were cool to be around and made the process enjoyable. I talked to Mua about the overall design and put my trust into him to make a great tattoo and that is what he did. All around great experience!

    Ray W.

    I'm from Chicago and my job sent me out to Seattle for a few weeks and I've been looking to get a Polynesian/Filipino tattoo done. I did my research and found Paka Polynesian Tattoo and met Mua. I wanted to get a whole sleeve done but only had 1 day off a week and Mua was so kind to work around my only days off to get me in to finish the sleeve in a short amount of time that I had. He was very down to earth, professional, I was very comfortable around him like I've known him for awhile and he runs a clean shop, his other staff members were awesome too. He took the time to tell me the meaning of the designs. I very highly recommend him if you're looking to get some ink done. I absolutely love my sleeve and received so many compliments on it from family, friends and strangers.

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    1 month ago

    Great forearm tribal band tattoo done by Paka Polynesian. Great customer service and care for customer. Highly recommend.

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    Hello, how much for a long sleeve tattoo?

    Good Afternoon, you have to go in and speak with someone at the Tattoo shop. Prices vary with every Tattoo.

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    Long story short, Mua was not only easy to talk to, but also very meticulous & professional at what he does.

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