I'm just an old guy getting ink during my midlife crisis. Suddenly at 50, I decided I needed tattoos, but such is life. My wife had previously gotten a couple of pieces here and highly recommended Onizuka so I knew I would be in good hands. I had the pleasure of connecting with Chuy for my first piece; my sons' middle names done in Canterbury Old English. Chuy is a talented artist and an absolute perfectionist. It also doesn't hurt that he's just a genuinely awesome dude. As soon as the first piece healed, I called to make another appointment to get my second piece, my family crest. I absolutely love both pieces done by Chuy and will be getting my... read full review
August 2023
Fantastic shop. Studio setup makes you feel right at home and the traditional Japanese work is superb. All 3 artists are excellent at what they do, and each has their own unique style of Japanese imagery.
August 2023
I've been getting tattooed for over 20 years now, and worked in magazine publishing for almost half that time. Having traveled the world and attended many tattoo conventions, Onizuka feels like a step above the rest. Really enjoy the studio setup, as it can feel as private or as open as it needs to be. Everyone here is super friendly, and the artists are all exceptionally unique in their styling and executions. When you're hours deep into a session and the pain is really starting to set in, it's good to have access to plenty of beverages, food and ammenities to ease back into comfort. The music is never overbearing or too loud like some shops, and it really... read full review
I'm just an old guy getting ink during my midlife crisis. Suddenly at 50, I decided I needed tattoos, but such is life. My wife had previously gotten a couple of pieces here and highly recommended Onizuka so I knew I would be in good hands. I had the pleasure of connecting with Chuy for my first piece; my sons' middle names done in Canterbury Old English. Chuy is a talented artist and an absolute perfectionist. It also doesn't hurt that he's just a genuinely awesome dude. As soon as the first piece healed, I called to make another appointment to get my second piece, my family crest. I absolutely love both pieces done by Chuy and will be getting my... read full review
Fantastic shop. Studio setup makes you feel right at home and the traditional Japanese work is superb. All 3 artists are excellent at what they do, and each has their own unique style of Japanese imagery.
I've been getting tattooed for over 20 years now, and worked in magazine publishing for almost half that time. Having traveled the world and attended many tattoo conventions, Onizuka feels like a step above the rest. Really enjoy the studio setup, as it can feel as private or as open as it needs to be. Everyone here is super friendly, and the artists are all exceptionally unique in their styling and executions. When you're hours deep into a session and the pain is really starting to set in, it's good to have access to plenty of beverages, food and ammenities to ease back into comfort. The music is never overbearing or too loud like some shops, and it really... read full review