Been coming here since 2016 and I can't say enough great things. I've gotten my whole sleeve done by Enson in 2016-2017, and he's still there today! Great work, friendly, and knows what he's doing. He even touched my sleeve up 9 years later when I moved back to the island! I truly feel like family when I go here. Tina and Olga at the front desk are the sweetest ladies and they make sure you're well taken care of. You can catch me up there chatting with them before and after every appointment. I've never seen bad artwork come out of this shop. Every artist is amazing, they all have their own style and vibes, so you're sure to find one you like! I got part of my leg and my fingers done by Huevo. Goofy dude but puts out great work as well. From American traditional, to fine line, to horror. He even did my boyfriend's sleeve! Prices depend per artist but it is Waikiki and it is Hawaii - what you expect for the location and the quality of work. Inside of the shop is spacious and clean. Each artist has their own work station. You're treated with respect here. I love and I'll miss everyone at Tattoolicious when I leave. Do yourself a favor and come here. read more

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Excellent customwr service, clean and well maintained. They get all of the stars. Staff really extended themselves to make sure I felt welcome and understood read more

David was wonderful! Had nice compliments within minutes f leaving the studio. He was patient, thorough and friendly. He helped me choose colors and perfected the design that I submitted. read more

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Dave was amazing. He worked with me and gave fantastic advice at the initial consult. Even on the day of he was helpful and listened to my requests. The place is very clean and well kept. Front desk, Olga, was so fun. Also coordinating it all with Devin was really convenient. read more

Tattoo Licious - Perfect fine lines and shading - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you're looking for a tattoo shop in Honolulu, hit up Huevo at Tattoo Licious! He nailed it! Super nice and talkative guy. He made me feel so comfortable and even talked to my 8 yr old son a lot too! He made sure to check on me and make sure I was as comfy and taken care of as possible! Next time I go to Oahu, another tattoo by Huevo will be on my agenda! read more

Tattoo Licious - Tattoo of a squid holding a flower - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This was actually the second tattoo I got done at this shop. My first was 9 years ago on my first visit to Honolulu so I decided to come here again and I was not disappointed. Enson did this tattoo and I think he did an amazing job. He completed the work quickly while maintaining a friendly conversation. Everyone I interacted with was friendly. This is the only shop I have ever had multiple tattoos done in. It's becoming a tradition for me to get tattoos when I visit Hawaii and I would be more than happy to come back here to keep that tradition going. read more

Tattoo Licious - Simple Filipino stars and sun tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I got a tiny plumeria tattoo done by Adriaan and it was excellent! Highly recommend!!!

I cannot speak highly enough about my experience at Tatoolicious. From the moment I walked through the doors, I felt welcomed, heard, and completely taken care of. I came in for two things: a brand-new tattoo and a long-overdue coverup--and they absolutely delivered on both, far beyond my expectations. First, the shop itself: clean, vibrant, and full of positive energy. The staff is incredibly professional but also warm and easy to talk to. They take their time consulting with you and never make you feel rushed or pressured. Every artist I interacted with had genuine passion for their work and deep respect for the craft. My artist was phenomenal. For the new tattoo, I came in with a general concept and a few reference ideas. What I got was a custom piece that felt personal, artistic, and completely aligned with my vision. The linework is crisp, the shading is smooth, and the color saturation is beautiful. I have received nonstop compliments on it. Now, the coverup-- this is where Tatoolicious truly worked magic. I had an old tattoo that I had been unhappy with for years. Faded, poorly done, and a constant source of regret. My artist approached it with so much thought and care, and what I have now is a masterpiece. You would never know there was anything underneath it. The design is stunning, the lines are confident, and it gave me back pride in that part of my body. Tatoolicious blends serious skill with outstanding customer service. They are not just doing tattoos. They are creating experiences, restoring confidence, and telling stories through ink. Whether it is your first piece or a challenging coverup, this is the shop you want. I will be back. No question. read more

Love my NEW Honu Tattoo! Great Job. My review never posted so thought I would submit. Update. Have had tattoo for over 4 years and still looks awesome ! read more

Tattoo Licious - My finished tattoo and Great Artist "Libra". Thank you ! - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great service and amazing artists! Ask for Dave he will make sure you are taken care of! Everyone in this establishment is very welcoming and made me feel super comfortable! Highly recommended read more

3 or 4 years later it's the only tattoo I have that constantly itches and breaks out in bumps almost daily. Got a tainted batch of ink I'd assume. read more

Looking closely, I realized most of the tattoos I got from here are riddled with mistakes. My only hope is to get them reworked somehow. Never coming back here again. read more

Walk in appointment went smoothly and my BIL really likes his tattoo. It was his first ever, so I really appreciate the time taken to make him comfortable with his choice. read more

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I am so happy with the work Dave did! He was super professional and explains everything he is going to be doing and makes sure you are comfortable. I will be making another appointment very soon for more work! Best artist I've seen in awhile and I have a lot of work on me. read more

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I got my tattoo by David. C. while I was on vacation. My appt was with Rose initially but she had to cancel due illness & the shop asked David to take my appt on short notice. I was very happy with my tattoo & David's input. He put his spin on it & made that much better !! The shop was extremely clean & friendly environment. Thanks so much for ending my vacation with best souvenir. Mel O read more

Great atmosphere! Enson was so nice enough to finish my tattoo up even after closing time. The tattoo turned out way better than my reference picture. i didnt expect anything, but i surely didnt expect such an amazing work! read more

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It makes me really sad to write this review, but almost a year later, and i'm still extremely sad with my experience with the artist, James Pope. In November of 2020, I booked a consultation with James for a really meaningful piece to cover up self harm scars on my thigh. It was something that took me years to finally do. Come the consultation day, James was late. When he arrived he was not apologetic or welcoming. He did not greet me, he just sat down and expected me to start talking. This was my first big piece, so I didn't know really what to say. I ended up showing him the size of what I wanted, where I wanted it, and I gave him many examples of what I liked and made it VERY CLEAR what I did not like. I showed him pictures of peonies I liked, and showed him what I did not like in some photos, just so he knew exactly what not to do. We had this consultation so he could draw it up and have it ready for my appointment a week or so later. I told him I DID NOT want lines in the petals of the flowers, I wanted the centers to be dark and the petals light, and I wanted the petals to be rounded and feminine. He quoted me $1k for this tattoo, and of course I did not like the price, but I figured he would do a phenomenal job giving me what I wanted, and this tattoo meant the world to me. To finally let go of all of the pain and hurt that those scars reminded me of. Come the night before my appointment, I get a call in the late evening, I don't remember the time, but I do know it was already dark outside. It was the receptionist saying that James wanted to reschedule our appointment because he needed to leave the Island and catch a flight in the early afternoon. He still took me the next day because I said that I didn't have any other days, because I didn't. I had just my daughter a month before. He was late and drew the stencil that day. After I arrived. Something he was supposed to have done already. The stencil was very pretty and I did not see anything I didnt like (because there was no shading and no harsh lines). As he was tattooing me, I found out he was going to cancel my appointment because he was going to the big island to buy a boat. Nothing urgent. I also did not ask for any breaks and could not see what was being done, so I didnt see the tattoo until after all these line work was done. I was so so sad. I gave him the benefit of the doubt that he could fix it. He charged me $1,000 for 3 HOURS, and did everything I asked not to do. That is $333 per HOUR. James, was this worth $333 per hour, $1,000? I have reached out to him multiple times since then, telling him how devastated I have been. This was such a meaningful tattoo. I'm still heartbroken. He has told me he'd give me half of my money back (which I paid $1k STILL even though he did everything i asked him not to do), and he has told me numerous times he'd pay for me to get it removed. I've told him he could do that, and he said he'd talk to the person who removes them and he'd get back to me. Every time I'd reach out, he'd say that. He never would get back to me. And I have told him multiple times that my family is military and will be leaving the island in february, so it would need to be done soon. Still nothing. I'm sorry to be writing this  post, but I don't want anyone to go through what I am still trying to deal with. To reiterate, this was a tattoo to cover my self harm scars. Something to finally set me free. Something to cover them. Now i'm just reminded of my past as well as my horrible experience and the fact that I paid $1,000 for everything I had asked not to do. This is forever. I wish he had taken it seriously. If there's any way this shop could help me, I'd appreciate it. read more

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I cannot begin to convey how great this tattoo shop is. The ambiance is top notch-probably one of the best shops I've been lucky enough to encounter. Tina and Jenna (and everyone at the front desk) were very friendly and helpful. They arranged for me to receive this tattoo on the last day of my vacation outside of their normal operating hours so that I could get this done without interfering with my plans. I love that they did this fundraiser and I was very pleased to be acquainted with the owner, Sean (who came in hours early to do my tattoo himself.) if I could give a thousand stars I would. This was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. I will definitely be back next time we visit Honolulu. Mahalo! read more

Tattoo Licious - Maui fundraiser tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My husband and I are moving from Honolulu back to the Mainland, and we each decided to get a tattoo to keep Hawaii with us. We're in our early 60s and have never had a tattoo before, so we did our research, read lots of different place's reviews, and checked around in person to see which tattoo company would be best for us. Tattoo Licious is absolutely THE BEST!! Their shop is by far the cleanest and it's the most organized with enough space so that we were not crowded in with other people at all! They're even the only tattoo shop that has a coffee shop attached inside, which was pretty cool. ENSON, our tattoo artist is FANTASTIC! He understood that we're newbies to tattoos and patiently explained everything we needed to know, from design to aftercare!! We each had our own designs in mind, which we explained to him, and he came up with the perfect final designs! Tattoo Licious is ultra-clean; they use only sterilized equipment on each person, no ink colors were reused between us, and we felt very safe. In addition, everyone we met there [especially the ladies at the front desk] was very accommodating, personable, friendly, and kind. And most importantly- our tattoos look so AMAZING!! Thank you Enson and Tattoo Licious!!!!!! read more

Tattoo Licious - The Hawaiian Islands in topographical color, with "MANA" on the bottom. The red dot is Honolulu! - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I had a tattoo done here by Andy a few years ago and it's the worst ink I have on my body, in a collection of 7. I hate it so much and I can't wait to get it removed or covered. While he was super nice and we had great conversation, the quality is absolutely awful. I keep it covered at all times. The lines are very thick and blown out, and extremely, extremely, shaky and uneven. I brought in a picture of The Great Wave, a famous art piece. He wanted to change it to match the colors of more tropical waters - like Hawaii. I agreed and thought it was a neat idea. He ended up making the sky fade from a unsettling yellow straight into black for the sunset. Which didn't blend, didn't hold, and now looks awful. He didn't do anything in white even though the waves are dramatically white capped. Most of the color has fallen out and is splotchy. It's nearly 5" tall and I paid over $300... My regular tattoo artist now scolds me for getting a tattoo on vacation, and I will never do it again! Hopefully I can eventually get it fixed. read more

Tattoo Licious - By Andy. - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I did not enjoy writing this review because I love my tattoo artist and I really love all of my tattoos which make me want to keep coming back. I love recommending this shop to others because I am so happy with my tattoos! My tattoo artist is also very kind and I enjoy all my sessions. I definitely rate my tattoos and my artist a 5/5. I have been to Tattoolicious three times. All three times, my tattoo artist has been at least 45 mins late to my appointment. I try my best to give the benefit of the doubt because life happens. Unfortunately this is the 3rd time my artist was very late. I got a confirmation yesterday to confirm my appointment was at 11am. I got in later at 11:30 am because I had a feeling my artist would be late again and I would just have to wait an hour for my appt. My artist still was not there when I showed up and I was already late... then the receptionist told me that the artist mistaken my appointment for 1pm. I was confused on how this could have happened especially since I did receive a confirmation for my appointment via voicemail the day before for 11am. This shows my appointment was in the Tattoolicious schedule system. Either there is a lack of communication between the receptionist and artist or something else is going on. I went to the front to check if my artist was there at 12:50pm and she still was not. I was hoping there would be at least some urgency to come in a little earlier since my artist had made a mistake for the timing of my appointment. I decided to leave because I was very upset, and her not being there at 12:50 means I would have to wait again(past 1pm) for her to setup her equipment. This was such a waste of time and money since I drove back and forth from Kapolei. The least I got was validation for my parking which I still had to pay since the validation was not enough. Customer service rating: 1/5 It is honestly inconsiderate of my time and schedule. What makes me even more disappointed is that the tattoo shop keeps letting this happen and only apologizes for it. Apologizing and not doing anything for customers is not sincere. As a paying customer, I should not be the only one on time for my appointment, my tattoo artist should be ready. If this is something that keeps happening, I should at least be compensated or at least receive a discount which I have not received what so ever. This saddens me because again, I love the tattoos I have gotten from this place. read more

I got a tattoo yesterday by David, not only was the hand drawn tattoo absolutely stunning, the experience was amazing as well! I don't have many tattoos, only 2 small ones I got with my mom/sister, so I do get indecisive and nervous, but David was incredibly patient and very helpful in the process! The building was super clean and I felt like I was in great hands! I would 100000% recommend this place to anyone who is interested in getting a tattoo or already has some and is looking for a great experience! read more

My artist was Huevo. He listened to my idea for a tattoo and made a perfect design, then inked it, super clean. read more

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Where do I start? I came back within just shy of one month to get this second piece. My artist (RJ) is an absolute badass at what he does. This piece was more than special to me because it signifies my people and culture. RJ took it to another level and completely killed it! I am stoked to have a chance at another tattoo done by him. I recommended him to all my friends. The staff were amazing and immediately welcomed and acknowledged me which I greatly appreciated. The shop was well maintained, clean, and sanitized. read more

Tattoo Licious - Latte stone, octopus - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best tattoo shop in Hawaii! I worked with Bronson after admiring his work on IG. He was so much fun to work with during the design process, and he was a true artist who transformed my design idea to a super cool tattoo that I love! The shop was inviting, clean, and full of welcoming staff. First rate experience across the board. I will be back for more. read more

This was my first time getting a tattoo and I am super happy. I'm already planning my next trip to Oahu and my next tattoo. Tommy made me feel comfortable and joked with me which helped me to relax. I would highly recommend him and the shop. My tattoo turned out just as I hoped it would! read more

Tattoo Licious - Travel More Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went here before the holidays to get something to treat myself to this crazy year. They were really safe about the appointments and the way they used the spaces, everyone was masked up and the space is nice and modern and really well ventilated. I had the visiting artist Lena who was just such a dream, so nice and really great conversation (took two sessions and a lot of hours haha). The piece healed up so nice and I seriously couldn't be happier with my experience, despite covid. Hoping to come back soon to get some more work done by the amazing team of artists here! Also brew and foam is an awesome lil amenity in the space too read more

Tattoo Licious - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've been thinking about getting a tattoo for a few years and thanks to Jenna recently took the leap. Tattoolicious is a great tattoo shop! Everyone was super friendly and very professional. My tattoo artist, Huevo, did a great job. He listened and we collaborated on the design. I love my new tattoo, it's everything I wanted and more! read more

The front staff was super friendly and helpful but man was I disappointed in my artist and his work. Came in with my good friend to get matching wrist tattoos. Mike mocked our design and made fun of us for the entire session. He was very harsh and aggressive with our bodies! My friend requested to relocate her stencil twice and after that he said he would start charging her. Another artist encouraged us to poke fun and ask him to move it again. I was stunned at his anger. What a total ass! The tattoo looks horrible too so I'm very disappointed and will not be returning. read more

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LOL so clearly I forgot to post an update on the tattoo. But better late than never what's two years? ‍ Anyways here's my tattoo the day we finished! I had to come back a week later I believe to finish it up. But it was well worth it and I absolutely love it! Thank you Lena read more

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James Pope was my artist and did such an amazing job! The attention to detail and the color is truly unmatched! I will definitely be going back to him for my next tattoo in Hawaii. If anyone is looking at getting a really well done tattoo I HIGHLY recommend going to see James Pope at Tattoo Licious. read more

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My boyfriend and I get new tats every time we are on vacation. I do my research in advance and found this place to be a good fit for us. We booked our appointments a month in advance for the last day of our trip with two different artists for 4pm. The day before I got a call from the receptionist saying my artist (Huevo) needed to leave early and asked if I could get there any earlier. Not what we planned on for our last vacation day but ok. We got there at 1:30. The design he made was good, I asked for a couple small alterations which he did easily and I am very happy with my happy shark. Even though I booked the appointment a month in advance, no one ever told Huevo about me until the day before. He wasn't even planning on being there that day. The girl up front even tried to get him to stay for a walk in and he was like "what do you not understand? I need to leave. So no." So after about an hour, he's done and off he goes. Super fun friendly guy. Thanks Huevo! And now we wait for my boyfriends appointment at 4:00 with Andy. We sat in the waiting room while Andy did a piece on a girl. 4:00 comes and he's wrapping up. She leaves and he starts prepping for my boyfriend. But then another hour or so goes by and now it's almost 5:30. The front desk girl that was there when we got there left and another came in. I finally say something to second girl because like hello? What are we doing here? We got there early because they asked us to accommodate them but this was our last day here and we have other things to do. She mentions it to Andy and poor guy was waiting on us, no one told him we were there for him! He apologized but it wasn't his fault. Anyway my boyfriend got his tat which was much larger than mine and we finally got out of there close to 9pm. Missed our dinner reservation and got a bag of chips from the ABC Store. So to summarize, the shop is nice and clean, the artists are very good, the communication needs work. The second girl was helpful, but that first one was either stoned or dumb or both. read more

We had an idea of what we wanted when we made our reservations but after spending some time in Oahu we decided we needed something more of the vibe. The artist Sebastian was so cool about listening to what we liked and drew something up to totally suit us and our experience! He was quick but did an amazing job!! I am so happy with the results! The front desk lady was so extremely nice made you feel so welcomed and we asked for food recommendations and didn't make you feel like a dumb tourist for asking haha. Couldn't recommend this place more! read more

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So my fiancé and I decided to take a trip here to Hawaii a month before coming. We did some research and found this amazing tattoo shop. We decided to get matching tats so we wanted to make sure our artist could live up to our expectations. Keith went above and beyond. He was very attentive and understanding of what we wanted and how we wanted our tattoo. He was patient and kind and just an all around cool dude. Thanks Keith! The shop itself is very clean and modern. Got the "brand new" type of vibe. The shop staff were also amazing! I forgot my phone and by the time I realized it I was already almost to the North Shore but the receptionist said don't worry about go have fun and it will be safe. I highly recommend this shop not only for the artistic talent but also the hospitality. Mahalo!! read more

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One bad apple.. So we've been going to the islands every couple of months and it's been a tradition to get inked while we are there. I had this artist do 60% of the work I have. We made consultation appointments, which was locked down, and even paid the deposit for the actual tattoo (Poly tattoo, very detailed). We also sent photos of the design I wanted. The day of my scheduled consult comes and he's in California! Fair enough. Front desk and artist decides that the consult can happen over zoom (whatever, who does tattoo consult over zoom?). Surprise...the zoom didn't happen; no further communication comes back from him. I booked two sessions -- Friday and Saturday. It was then decided by the artist and the shop that the consult could be on the same day as the actual inking. Wasn't ideal, but I agreed. The artist walks in and orders me to show what I wanted. I explained and right away he says it's not possible and in the next moment, reconsiders and says it can probably be done the next day. I reluctantly say alright, coz initially that was what the consult was all about. Getting it right! Then he proceeds to say my vibe is off! WTF!! I am speechless! He's about my size, (6'2-3 but like 30 pounds more, so he imposes in a threatening way). I am there for an F* tattoo, not fighting. He says he doesn't think it's right to go through with it. F* yeah! I wouldn't let a raging artist put ink on me. So I packed up and left. I was very disappointed coz this chap has done quite a bit of work on me but not sure what came over him to be such an ass. I had the option to report it to management but not worth it. So again, vet your artists. Now, this is a brilliant establishment, mark my words. But a few artists there have an ego. Pick your artist appropriately. PS: This is a nice tattoo parlour. My girlfriend had a great tattoo done here. Just my experience. Just a few egotistic assholes. Do your homework. Check the constellations. You'll know who. read more

I had a tattoo appointment with Zee, with a $100 deposit. Due to my finances being a bit precarious this month due to unexpected travel, I was worried about the cost of the tattoo. I wanted to make sure I could afford it without putting my family in jeopardy financially. I wasn't sure if the tattoo was gonna cost $300 or $1500 or by the hour or what? From personal experience, the cost of a tattoo can vary greatly. I called the shop and asked if I could get a quote or price estimate for the tattoo. The receptionist advised me to ask Zee. I messaged Zee on IG (the only way I know to contact her) and asked her a few questions including the estimated cost of the tattoo. She responded to everything but the question of price - not even acknowledging that I had asked. I then wrote another message asking only asking how much the tattoo was gonna cost. Zee, again, did not even acknowledge the question. I ended up skipping out on the appointment because I couldn't get anyone to give me anything resembling a price quote. I don't think it is too unreasonable to know what something is gonna cost before you have to purchase it. I feel a bit disrespected that Zee wouldn't even acknowledge my questions about the cost. For my $100 donation to Zee and TL, I will be sure to advise people to stay away from this particular artist and shop. read more

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i've loved every experience i have had here. i've gotten 2 tattoos, both are quality and created by two great guys! keith and sean! the atmosphere is quiet, clean and professional. 10/10 recommend! read more

Tattoo Licious - lighthouse tattoo by keith! - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great work, Sean was a great artist. I got on board with a flash sale that all the money went to Maui. Awesome vibes and great people, will absolutely keep going back read more

Tattoo Licious - Pineapple for Maui - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Got a tattoo today, first thing this morning by Michael and only took 30 minutes. Very professional and personable. Michael is truly an incredible artist! read more

My sister and I decided to get matching tats on our trip to Waikiki. We had great experiences with front desk ladies, very helpful and kind. We got to pick our artist, we chose Adriaan. We met a couple days before our session to discuss our design. Adriaan is great to work with. The shop is clean and comfortable. There is a cafe on premises that looks really yummy, but closed early the day we were there. I'd go here again for a tattoo. They seemed very busy with lots of artists and guests artists also. May 2022 read more

Tattoo Licious - Sister tats by Adriaan, thanks! May 2022 - Tattoo Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii