the entire staff was so nice and welcoming!! myself and two friends came in for spontaneous…read morepiercings while on vacation and the process was super speedy. all of the staff were also extremely helpful, patient, and thoughtful while helping us choose our piercings. My rook piercing and my friends' conch piercings all turned out beautiful!! genuinely the best piercing experience I've had thus far. Major thanks to Logan and Joan for our piercings!! If I'm ever back in New York I'm def coming back!!!

Be cautious before getting a piercing or buying jewelry here. Every aspect of the service was…read morerushed, communication about healing and downsizing was unclear, and additional costs for proper fitting and expensive jewelry were not explained upfront. For the high prices charged, the lack of transparency was very disappointing. BEWARE!!!

I loved this place. It is clean and organized. Pamela is amazing, she made my tattoo and it is so…read morecute. No pain at all! I will definitely be back!

Thank you Sergio and Radha for my beautiful tattoo! I couldn't have imagined it coming out as…read moreamazing as it did!

Young Bae did an amazing job with my tattoos! She worked with my budget and gave me some of the…read morebest tattoo work I've ever gotten. She was fun, quick, and incredibly worth every dollar. The healing process has also been incredibly swift, easy, and without any incidents. I couldn't recommend her work more!!

I have a few tattoos and this experience was BY FAR the best! Young was so fast and nearly…read morepainless. She did an amazing job on my tattoo, I am so happy with it and plan to travel back to New York (from Alaska) just for another tattoo by her. She made me feel very comfortable and confident in her work. I would absolutely recommend her!

Chris made me feel comfortable while he did my nose piercing last September it was quick he crack…read morejokes so I wouldn't be nervous. Chris gave me the run down how to take care of my piercing properly never had an issue with it unfortunately my N95 mask in April 2020 took my nose ring out. I will be going to Chris again to get it pierced again.

Easiest 5 star review I've ever given. This place deserves the praise for solid tattooing work,…read moreincredibly comfortable atmosphere, and being very fairly priced. In other words, everything you'd want a quality tattoo shop to be. As has been mentioned by many before, Chris is a great dude. Spent about four hours getting a shoulder tattoo done by him, and the entire time was spent with very relaxing casual conversation, joking around, and some pretty awesome stories. I got an estimated quote for the tattoo cost from him before the appointment (like a min-max of the expected cost), and even though it's pay-by-the-hour, AND we went over the expected time by like another hour and a half, he still charged me the minimum for the quote. Needless to say, when the time comes for the next tat, I'm going to see Chris without question. You should too.

I called early in the day to find out about a septum piercing. I wish I was told in advance…read moreKimberly who does the piercing doesn't come in until 3:30. I went earlier only to find that out. I love that minors not only need to be accompanied by an adult but it must be their caregiver and their birth certificate for proof. Kimberly did a great job with my daughter's septum piercing. Will definitely return and recommend.

Came one late night in accompanying someone for a piercing and a tattoo. The gentleman tattooing…read moreapproached us to assist. Unfortunately, we got there near closing time and couldn't get the tattoo done as someone was already on the table getting worked on. He explained how he was the only one tattooing at the moment and could not start another piece this evening but was more than happy to help us when we return. We asked if a piercing was something he can do at the moment and without hesitation he took us right in. He pierced the upper ear and did a great job. Overall, this place was very clean, friendly and professional.

This place had a promotion over Friday the 13th weekend for both tattoos and piercings. I went in…read morefor a piercing and a friend for a tattoo and per their instagram post, the piercings were $25. They had a maximum of 4 piercings but no minimums. When I asked for the total they wanted to charge $50 total for one (not including their mandatory tip) and then when confronted about their instagram post and their rules - they said that's how they've been operating this weekend. Misleading and upsetting. Besides placing a "mandatory" tip, this leaves a bad taste in your mouth and makes you not want to come back ever again. If it's mandatory... it's not a tip. The whole concept of a tip is based off of the piercer's performance. I ended up getting another to meet the "minimum" to attain the piercing at the advertised price ($25) but the piercer, Hosco, was already acting differently (negatively) once called out with his boss regarding the pricing and their post. (Attaching said post, which is now deleted, here.) Something that was supposed to be fun turned into feeling like you got scammed. $25 for both, $50. Then the "mandatory" tip of $7 for both, $14. Total of $64. Oh and if you don't leave a tip in addition the mandatory tip, you get stink eye. Don't even get me started on the up charge on tattoos and ink versus colored ink. This place is dishonest, the management is not well versed in English (not a problem, but he forgets that other people can understand Spanish and his conversations about upcharging customers are understood by Spanish speakers). The piercer, Hosco Mod (@hoscotattoo), helps conflate review ratings by leaving a 5 star rating for his own services...very shady business practices! _______________________________________ Este lugar tuvo una promoción durante el fin de semana del viernes 13 tanto para tatuajes y perforaciones. Fui para hacerme una perforación y un amigo para un tatuaje, y según su publicación en Instagram, las perforaciones costaban $25. Tenían un máximo de 4 perforaciones, pero no un mínimo. Cuando pregunté por el total, querían cobrar $50 por una sola (sin incluir su propina obligatoria) y, al confrontarlos sobre su publicación en Instagram y sus reglas, dijeron que así habían estado operando ese fin de semana. Engañoso y frustrante. Además de imponer una propina "obligatoria", esto deja un mal sabor de boca y hace que no quieras volver jamás. Si es obligatorio... no es una propina. Todo el concepto de propina se basa en el desempeño del perforador. Terminé haciéndome otra perforación para cumplir con el "mínimo" y así obtener el precio anunciado ($25), pero el perforador, Hosco, ya estaba actuando de manera diferente (negativa) después de que lo confrontaran con su jefe respecto al precio y la publicación. (Adjunto aquí dicha publicación, que ahora está eliminada). Algo que se suponía que iba a ser divertido terminó sintiéndose como una estafa. $25 por ambos, $50. Luego la propina "obligatoria" de $7 por ambos, $14. Total: $64. Ah, y si no dejas una propina adicional aparte de la obligatoria, te miran mal. Ni hablar del recargo en los tatuajes y la tinta negra versus la tinta de color. Este lugar es deshonesto. La gerencia no domina bien el inglés (lo cual no es un problema, pero olvidan que otras personas entienden español y que sus conversaciones sobre cobrar de más a los clientes son entendidas por quienes hablan español). El perforador, Hosco Mod (@hoscotattoo), ayuda a inflar las calificaciones dejando una reseña de 5 estrellas para sus propios servicios... ¡prácticas comerciales muy sospechosas!

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I found tattooist Yeonnie through a friend who came here to get a tattoo of her cats. I really…read moreliked her art and when my friend showed me her versions of windchimes and norigae style tattoo, i was sold. After my first, I've been perusing what would be the best style for my second (I really wanted to get a tattoo dedicated to my cat, Matcha). I instantly fell in love and as fate has it, there was an inspo photo of an omamori with jiji (from kiki's) and cherry blossoms that hit my instagram. Instantly, I knew that this is the style I would like so I messaged Yeonnie and she responded quick. She will do the sketch a day before your appointment (you'll get a cute sketch by midday) and you can request any changes. I absolutely adored the edition of my cartooni-fied cat. Now that I have it on my upper left arm, I am so happy to have a few of the things I personally love forever on my body. Thank you :) I definitely would recommend her. She's quick so the painful moments does not last as long. highly recommend!!

What's goodie Society, TheMadScientist on the CHECK IN wit a journey I took on 09/27/25 for a…read moreTATTOO PIECE I've been itch'n to get since 2022. And WHO BETTER to do it than "THE IDEA GENIE" Chris J. THE BLACK FISH TATTOO shop is Humble UpScale Tattoo place with very down to earth staff; they are very open and warm to new client yet the inside is a KICK of NOSTALGIA at ever turn. NOW, back to Chris, it has not been a miss when it comes to give'n her my tattoo idea with a few references pictures. Then BAM from my mind onto my body with a few WAVE of her MIGHT TATTOO WAND; I have a new piece of art I will CHERISH FOREVER and GET MORE COMPLIMENTS than ZOE KRAVITZ in New York. If you're LOOK'N for the TOP TIER of ART on your BODY. Book with CHRIS J or anyone at BLACK FISH TATTOO you won't REGRET IT. You know the SCIENCE Stay LYT Society Bah BAH BIG L.Y.T

After following Gallery of Ink on Instagram for a few months, my better half pulled the trigger and…read morehad a tribute tattoo in remembrance of her mom done by Jessa. Jessa, Juan, and everyone at G.O.I. were so welcoming, friendly, and professional. Jessa's work is impeccable. Between her and the young lady at front desk, they talked (distracted) with my wife while being worked on and she barely felt any pain. Check out their work (IG & galleryofinknj.com), skip getting a second mortgage to be inked in New York, and get your butt over to Gallery of Ink. Tip.... parking can be a little rough since they are located on main drag which doesn't allow parking... be aware when you park on local streets the town has a 2 hour parking limit.

Bring a vision and meaning to life takes creativity and making it permanent takes artistry...Jessa…read moreat Gallery of ink did it for me. I wanted a tattoo that covered my wrist surgery, captured who I am (The Sunflower...happiness, optimism, honesty, longevity, peace, admiration, and devotion), the life of my family (Butterflies...my hubby, son, & myself; also symbolizes Father God, Jesus Christ, & Holy Spirit). I also wanted a permanent wedding band. Jessa DID IT! It started with the consultation that I easily scheduled online. Then I met with her and her beautiful assistant Ashley to talk, review my ideas, and come up with the plan. It was also my 1st tattoo EVER so I had a lot of questions. They took good care of me during the consultation which left me feeling comfortable with moving forward. Today I went in for the work AND I couldn't be happier. Our time together was wonderful. Jessa is very loving and caring. She also has the BEST laugh! I honestly felt like I was hanging out with friends. Jessa and her hubby Juan own the shop and they have an amazing team. Getting a permanent tattoo for the 1st time at the age of 48 is not an easy decision but I'm SO SO thankful I choose to do it at Gallery of Ink. PERCENT recommend this business‼