Bakunawa Ink

Bakunawa Ink, located in Ontario, serves the Scarborough area with custom and professional tattoo services. This Filipino-owned studio offers a wide range of styles and aims to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. Visitors often describe Bakunawa Ink as a place where they feel completely at ease.

Practical Info

The studio operates Tuesday through Thursday from 12 PM to 8 PM, and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12 PM to 10 PM. The shop is closed on Mondays. Clients frequently highlight the flexibility and accommodating nature of the staff, making for a smooth and enjoyable tattoo experience.

The Studio Experience

Bakunawa Ink is often described by clients as having an amazing and friendly environment. Visitors consistently praise the studio for being ultra clean, well-decorated, and super sanitary. Many clients say they feel comfortable and safe, even those new to tattoos who initially felt nervous. The staff is frequently complimented for being sweet, accommodating, and for making sure clients feel understood and at ease throughout their visit. Some visitors even mentioned that the experience felt more like spending time with a good friend than with a stranger.

The Artists and Their Work

Owner and artist Joshua Suarez is known for providing high-quality, personalized tattoo designs in various styles, including Black&Grey realism, American and Japanese Traditional, Neo-traditional, and Illustrative tattoos. Many clients say Joshua is dedicated to bringing their artistic vision to life, even with intricate details or when covering up scars. Resident artist Megan Crawford, who uses they/them pronouns, specializes in illustrative, American traditional, cyber sigilism, as well as rat-themed and spooky designs. Megan is passionate about helping clients love their bodies through art, and clients often praise their accommodating approach and ability to make custom tattoos come to life.

Piercing & Other Services

In addition to tattoos, Bakunawa Ink offers professional piercing services. Joshua Suarez is also a piercer, focusing on creating beautiful and complementary arrangements. Clients have lauded the piercers for their gentle approach, meticulous attention to detail, and care in ensuring perfect placement and symmetry. The piercing stations are noted for being organized and sterile, and piercers take time to explain each step and ensure client comfort.

What Customers Say

Clients consistently praise Bakunawa Ink for its overall quality and atmosphere. One visitor shared that “the studio is ultra clean and well decorated. Really cozy environment.” Another client exclaimed, “Josh & Megan were so welcoming and just made me calm my nerves down, super awesome people!!!” Many people found the experience incredibly personal, with one client remarking, “I felt so welcome that it felt more like I spent an afternoon with a good buddy rather than a stranger I’d never met before.”