Appu Tattoos

If you’re in San Francisco and looking for ink with meaning, Appu Tattoo Shop is a spot that really stands out. Appu, an artist originally from Nepal, came to the States and is already making serious noise—her work speaks for itself. Right in the heart of downtown, you’ve got Chinatown just around the corner and Embarcadero BART Station within a quick 10–15 minute walk, so the location is dialed in. But what really hits is the vibe—clean, intentional, and focused. You can tell this isn’t just a tattoo shop, it’s a space built with purpose. I’ve been to plenty of shops, especially in the city that I call home, and this one checked all the boxes. Appu specializes in Asian and South Asian-inspired designs, bringing culture into every piece. She’s a young entrepreneur on the rise, fully aligned with her craft and vision. And to top it off—she created my favorite piece on my body, and I’ve been getting tattooed for over 20 years!!! If you’re trying to get something unique with real cultural depth, this is definitely a place to tap in.

Apeksha did my first tattoo, located on my inner bicep. This is supposedly one of the most painful places but thanks to Apeksha's incredible talent I barely felt a thing. She is skilled, detailed, and a great person to get a tattoo from. Check her out if you not only want an incredible tattoo but also great conversation. Thanks again! धन्यवाद!

The tattoo turned out even better than I imagined — clean lines, perfect symmetry, and beautiful detail. The whole session was smooth and comfortable, and the environment felt super clean and relaxed. I felt completely at ease throughout the process.

Apeksha!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I didn’t even realize how much I wanted this tattoo until you brought it to life. My experience from the initial interaction, all the way through the appointment was SEAMLESS. She even brought life to my idea without me soliciting advice, showing me ideas that could enhance my original request. She was early, and the whole appointment experience was super comfortable, and friendly. She even had multiple snack and drink options which you don’t realize how clutch that is until you’re doing a 6 hour tattoo! I will be returning NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. If it’s your first tattoo Apeksha is perfect because she makes you super comfortable and her hands aren’t heavy(it’s my second tattoo) so I didn’t experience much pain, she’s going to make sure you’re good. If you’ve had work done before and you’re looking for someone new? NO PROBLEM those folks will appreciate the craftsmanship and how detailed the piece turns out. YOUR SEARCH IS OVER JUST BOOK IT!!!!! Thank you so much again Apeksha I’ll see you soon for the next one!!!

She was incredibly skilled, professional, and made me feel comfortable the entire time. She paid great attention to detail and brought my vision to life even better than I imagined. I couldn’t be happier with the result definitely recommending her to anyone looking for high-quality work.