I had such a great experience at Sonamu! Everyone in the shop was super welcoming and friendly, which immediately made me feel comfortable. My tattoo artist, JP, was a really cool guy. He took his time, paid close attention to detail, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the whole process. The vibe was chill, professional, and fun at the same time. My tattoo came out absolutely perfect. Better than I even imagined! You can tell JP really cares about his craft and takes pride in his work. I’ve already gotten so many compliments, and I’ll definitely be coming back for more pieces in the future. Highly recommend this shop and especially JP if you’re looking for... read full review
May 2025
I came to Koreatown with $11 in my bank account, ? a broken heart, and a dream. I told Arvin I wanted something that says “make me look cool so that friends won’t make fun of me ?” — and this man understood the assignment immediately.
He tattooed a Naruto Curse Mark and somehow I left feeling like a new person. Do I have money for groceries? No. But do I get compliments from strangers every time I go to H Mart? Absolutely. Are my friends still making fun of me? Absolutely. ??
Arvin is a wizard with a tattoo machine. ?His energy is chill, his lines are clean, and I fully believe he has the power to erase trauma with a stencil... read full review
October 2024
Very demure, very mindful. ? I was looking for a tiny, cute tattoo and found Hazel at Sonamu studio through Instagram. I’m even more in love with it than I expected! The staff were all very friendly and Hazel was professional. I’ll definitely come back!
I had such a great experience at Sonamu! Everyone in the shop was super welcoming and friendly, which immediately made me feel comfortable. My tattoo artist, JP, was a really cool guy. He took his time, paid close attention to detail, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the whole process. The vibe was chill, professional, and fun at the same time. My tattoo came out absolutely perfect. Better than I even imagined! You can tell JP really cares about his craft and takes pride in his work. I’ve already gotten so many compliments, and I’ll definitely be coming back for more pieces in the future. Highly recommend this shop and especially JP if you’re looking for... read full review
I came to Koreatown with $11 in my bank account, ? a broken heart, and a dream. I told Arvin I wanted something that says “make me look cool so that friends won’t make fun of me ?” — and this man understood the assignment immediately.
He tattooed a Naruto Curse Mark and somehow I left feeling like a new person. Do I have money for groceries? No. But do I get compliments from strangers every time I go to H Mart? Absolutely. Are my friends still making fun of me? Absolutely. ??
Arvin is a wizard with a tattoo machine. ?His energy is chill, his lines are clean, and I fully believe he has the power to erase trauma with a stencil... read full review
Very demure, very mindful. ?
I was looking for a tiny, cute tattoo and found Hazel at Sonamu studio through Instagram. I’m even more in love with it than I expected! The staff were all very friendly and Hazel was professional. I’ll definitely come back!
Requested style: Fine line
Stylist: Hazel