Malaka Tattoo Collective

One of the best shops I’ve ever spent time in. I first came to see George Drone 2 years ago after finding him on IG at a different shop. A month ago, I reached out to him again for more work and scheduled a full day session. I came back again this past weekend for 2 more full-day sessions. This new spot is pretty amazing. Comfortable, friendly atmosphere, clean, awesome music. The vibes are chill and it’s an inclusive safe space. I am definitely coming back for more work later this year.

I found Louisa on Instagram and I feel so lucky to be tattooed by her. This shop is a hidden gem with some of the most supportive, kind, compassionate, funny, knowledgeable, and welcoming staff (and theyre all so cool!!) Even though I was the one getting tattooed, I felt like I learned so much! The shop itself is clean, roomy, and beautiful with high ceilings and a super cool loft area, plus some quirky artistic displays. I always enjoy my time there 🫶🥰

I had an incredible experience at Malaka Tattoo Collective, thanks to the Amazing Wendy. Not only is she a talented artist, but shes also a genuinely beautiful person, both inside and out. Her attention to detail is impeccable, and she was incredibly patient throughout the entire process. Getting tattooed by Wendy felt like being with a close friend- her warm personality and kind soul made the experience truly special. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a high-quality, meaningful work. Ill definitely be coming back for another tattoo.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I had the privilege of working with Drone, and I can’t praise their talent enough. Drone is an amazing artist with incredible ability and skill. His mastery of the craft is evident.What sets Drone apart is his unique creativity. He can take a vague idea and transform it into something truly one-of-a-kind.But it’s not just about the art—it’s the experience. Drone is personable, making every session enjoyable. His friendly demeanor puts you at ease, even during nerve-wracking moments. I’ve never felt rushed; instead, I’ve felt like I’m collaborating with an artist who genuinely cares about my vision.Drone is now my one and only tattoo artist. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking exceptional ink. Whether it’s your first tattoo or your twentieth, you’re in skilled hands with Drone.Thank you, Drone, for turning my ideas into beautiful, permanent art! 🙌🖤

A really great group of people here. I am getting a new piece done by them, and I went in to discuss it. They were kind and friendly, and the lady I spoke with was genuinely excited to discuss my tattoo. I will be going back to get it, but I always like to take time to decide when mulling over a new piece to make sure it is the right decision. I have made bad tattoo choices in the past so it is important to me to be able to bond with the artist so that I have trust in them. This isnt you typical place. They werent arrogant like most other shops. They really we cool and kind.

This is the best shop. Period. Hands down. The artists here are all beyond talented, and each have their own unique styles that suit whatever anyone would want. Everyone was also so friendly and welcoming.Are they the cheapest in town? Nope. But is a tattoo something you really want to cheap out on?Just had my first tattoo done by George Drone and I am shocked at how awesome the experience was.He was incredibly patient, professional and overall just a great guy to work with. Truly a master at his craft.He spent nearly 3 hours creating multiple designs for me to choose from. Showing just how much he cares about his work.The 6.5 hours of actual tattooing absolutely flew by with how comfortable everyone there made me. Christina and Hannah were super friendly too and great people to have around during my experience.I couldnt be happier with the absolute masterpiece that George created. As a side note, it was way less painful than expected and the healing process is going very well also.

I have known George for many years now and he is a great person and artist. He knows his craft like no other and has an eye for detail. When Im in Los Angeles, Im looking forward to the next session 🤙🏻

The shop was very clean and the staff was friendly and accommodating. They always checked up on me, offered water or snacks, and even set up a small heater for me when I said I was starting to feel cold. The only downside is the parking; its all metered, so probably just using Uber or Lyft will make that aspect much easier. 100% recommend!

This tattoo shop, drone and his crew can made me feel very comfortable and part of the tattoo process. For me, Supreme Drone was the tattoo artist and he spent a good amount of time going over with you what you want and how he can make it possible. I felt very confident in his artistic ability and he came up with a concern and design I was really happy with.

Such a wonderful experience. Luisa and Yair brought our ideas to life! They didnt pressure us to look in the books and choose something, but drew our designs, confirmed and recomfirmed that we liked it. The place is extremely clean with multiple artists who are available for walk-ins. We were happy with our pieces. and Yair is working on designing a large piece for me now

Ale *Alejandro*was my tattoo artist. I saw a few designs by him and immediately loved them all, I had texted him that day and was at the shop within an hour or so!Everything about the tattoo process was great.Excellent communications/ customer service before, during, and after the appointment. I’m not much of a people person but his energy made me feel very comfortable and confident with him. The shop is nice & staff is friendly. I couldnt be happier and will definitely be going back for more tattoos!

This is a clean and beautiful shop! Wendy took good care of me and did an amazing job! The owner was very welcoming as well. Overall a very good vibe to the shop.

This being my very first tattoo experience I felt extremely comfortable. Drone and the rest of the staff were very welcoming . I consider myself definitely lucky to have Drone walk me through the entire process with no pressure at all. I highly highly recommend this studio and Drones incredible artistic creativity and skills. I cant wait to go back!

Really amazing experience working with supreme drone. The shop itself is clean, well organized, and just an Overall great atmosphere. I got work done by supreme drone. He did a full arm sleeve for me. His work is incredibly original, specialized, and tailored to me. This is not an artist who just picks a piece of art off the Internet. We worked closely together to design a perfect piece for me. And I couldn’t be happier with the results. This Shop and the artist there are all legit. Highly recommended.

This is my first time experiencing an LA tattoo shop and I’m so happy this is the standard I have to go for. Queer friendly, vibe is right, and apprentice John did the most fabulous job ever.I saw Johns Instagram for a minute before I reached out and inquired about tattoos. There’s something so nostalgic about his art style and plus, Pokémon and Gengar custom!? We had the best conversations about life, growth, the struggles, accomplishments, and synergy throughout life. I don’t think I’ve connected with a tattoo artist that deeply. I enjoyed watching him go on layers and layers of the color to create depth and texture. There’s more to John than just being a tattoo apprentice. I recommended John to everyone.For a fact, I know I will drive the 2ish hours it takes me to get to Fluer Noire Tattoo and get tatted by John again.Thank you and see you all again soon!

Everyone here on the team are so helpful and talented.I have gotten tattoos by the artists and love every single one of them.They’re true artists, willing to create a unique piece of art for you.I would strongly recommend going with them ✨✨

Clearly one of the best Tattoo Studiosin Los Angeles!I only got Good Vibes getting a session there.The Studio is Big, specious and Professional!The artists are one by one unique.Make sure to visit!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Clean, professional shop! Very talented and friendly artists. Ranging from tiny tattoos to full sleeves. Don’t sleep on this studio✨

Best tattoo artists in town!! Hana Kakihana is one of the best artists you can hope to be tattooed by!

One thing is for sure: Getting a tattoo from George Drone is going to be one of the best tattoo experience ls of your life. A lot of talented artists are based in this studio as well, hopefully I can make it back and get another one soon. Thanks guys :)

Top-notch studio with friendly staff and impeccable cleanliness. The artist exceeded expectations with their talent and attention to detail. Highly recommended for anyone seeking professional tattoo work.

Went in for a simple tattoo last week and one of the tattoo artists was incredibly rude and disrespectful of another design that I had created myself. Then he started asking where I was from, I guess to see if I was authentic enough the design. Bad vibes all around. Walked out and left.

I’ve only been tattooed twice, both times have been at that studio! Everyone’s super friendly and welcoming and the shop is beautiful! Highly recommend:)

Amazing space and tattoo artists, professional, on-point and very attentive to detail.Travelled halfway through the US to get my back inked here, well worth the trip!

One of the best tattoo studios in the US. Clean, creative tattoo artists, and friendly environment. Definitely recommend

Not sure why this place is rated so lowI’ve been to over 7 tattoo shops in Los Angeles and this is in my top 2! Erdem is fantastic, he even helped touch up another artist’s botched up job and charged less than her.They are always professional and do their best to accommodate walk-ins. They always listen to you and take their time re-adjusting the design/stencil etc.love this place and been back twice now and plan on more visits for my spontaneous tattoo needs !

I got a tattoo from Cha and it came out so great! She made sure the design was exactly what I wanted and worked with me on placement until I was happy. While tattooing, she was really meticulous and the fine lines and detail are perfect. The whole space is very clean and modern. Its very bright and spacious. I really enjoyed the whole vibe of the studio. I would absolutely go see her again.

I have been doing tattoos for long time these guys are very professionals and clean,definitely recommended

Great work, nice studio, friendly staff. Would recommend

Amazing space! Human.atom.bomb has given me two amazing pieces so far. Can’t wait to continue my leg sleeve :)

I went here with a group of girls as part of a bachelorette weekend. The entire experience was great. The studio was clean and beautiful. Everyone working there was very chill and accommodating.A few of us got tattood by Cha, who was fantastic! She is incredibly sweet, but I was particularly impressed with how meticulous she is. Her lines are so clean and dainty, and she is very clear in her thoughts on placement and why, which was so appreciated. She has a really great eye for what will look good on your body.The whole thing was a hit, with many of the girls saying theyll be coming back.

The coolest tattoo studio in LA I really love this place , it’s tidy clean and it has the most amazing atmosphere

Ultra fun environment with great vibes and top tattoo artists 🔥💪 (the photo was my idea and they were kind enough to comply 😂)

Amazing space with a great team.Highly recommend if you’re in LA looking to get tattooed!

Amazing dude Drone you are so cool and your work ist stunning, havent seen anybody whos is so concentrated from the begining to the end. And you feel your work !!!

My friend recommended this place and I couldnt have asked for a better experience! I worked with Shin and she did a phenomenal job of bringing my vision to life in a personal, detailed way. The space is super clean, airy, lots of natural light - its just such a comfortable environment to get tattooed. I definitely plan on going back for my next pieces and cannot recommend this place enough.

Great place to get your tattoos, people are very professional and friendly and the space is very clean.

My favourite tattoo shop in Los Angeles, no doubt!First of all it is clean and higenic!Cool studio, great design which make me feel peaceful and cozy!Such a great,cool and skilful artists. Vibe is great, energy is positive!Thanks for great experience👌

Really great vibes. The whole space felt welcoming and overall the artists r cool

I would recommend them to everybody. Very clean and professional. Ken is an awesome tattoo artist. He listened to my details on how I would like my tattoo and even gave me great input on how to make it Dope. Plus the staff there treat you like family. Im totally thrilled with my tattoo.

The greatest tattoo shop in LA with some of the most talented Artists in town highly recommended

Ive been there with my sister, the place is very clean and the staff were very friendly making us very comfortable. I love my new tattoo, very delicate with fine lines. We already made an appointment for a matching tattoo. Thanks Thanks Thanks 😊

Great place to get your tattoos, people are very friendly, very professional and the space is very clean. The job John did is amazing, a year later and his work has remained clean and colorful, not to mention the letters which are pretty small haven’t bled to the sides and are still very much readable.

One of the best places for tattoo in California. Definitely recommended!

There is no parking other than street or meter. I ended up moving my car 3x for a 6 hour tattoo & my artist had to move his car once or twice. Totally crazy. Literally walking around trying to find parking with an open tattoo, it was an awful experience.At least give your artists a parking spot.The location is just awful and I will never return.Shop seems to have a rotating cast of tattooists, so hopefully your artist is experienced.Interior is clean.

I went there as a walk-in for a first tattoo in memory of my trip, Cha was my artitist, I would recommand this studio tattoo 100% ! Clean place, really kind people, they made my day and I get a beautiful tattoo as I wished

Got my first tattoo here and cha was amazing! Did everything so delicately. Didn’t hurt at all!! Lines were perfect!! 10-10 recommend

Great studio with Amazing artists!!!!Cant wait to be there soon again

Incredible artists, clean studio, and fantastic results. Highly recommend!

It’s my first ink ever and I love it :) I got what exactly I want and highly recommended. The place was very clean, safe (don’t worry about Covid) and easy to find. It was very good service and super fast response from staff and also the price is good and valuable. I’m pretty sure the second one I will be back again.

Difficult parking situation...The fine lines on my tattoo were uneven in size and not straight at all. Opted to retouch to fix everything elsewhere.Pricing was okay.

Amazing studio with pros inside. If you want some ink this place is for you!!!!

Such a great studio, definitely coming back for more :)

I wish there was a shop up here in SF/SJ. Id make it my go-to for tattoos.From the outside, the shop is fairly non-descript. I think this is only due to be being a new-ish location. Inside is chic and very clean. All the staff were very nice as well. I hope to come back soon for more ink.

Awsome work with great quality!!Totally satisfied and highly recommend!

The place was super clean and the staff were very friendly ! Thank you guys ! 💪

My wife got a tattoo here. The place is clean, pleasant, and spacious. The artwork she got was beautiful.

Just Amazing experience with all this talented artist recommended ☝🏼☝🏼

They were so sweet and kind! Came here with my bff for walk-ins and the service and talent are unmatched ♥️

Wonderful studio! 🥰 Highly Recommended!!

Nicest tattoo shop I’ve ever been in

Beautifull studio and amazing artists !

Nice & clean tattoo shop. Everyone was very friendly and helpful.

Very clean and professional. Did amazing work in a timely manner with a friendly atmosphere. Would go again in a heartbeat.

Awesome tattoo parlor with top-notch artists.Ask for Burak

Very clean and beautiful place, people are friendly, its a place I can recommend very easily.

Best studio in L.A

Beautiful shop! Staff was very nice!

Just Perfect!!!

Without a doubt an incredible place where they have the best artists ♥️