Oyabun Tattoo Shop of Poway

Oyabun Tattoo Shop of Poway is a tattoo shop in Poway, CA, located on Clairemont Mesa Boulevard. The shop specializes in Japanese tattooing and is staffed by an international-level team of artists, including Yushi, Baki, JC, Phangs, and Aimee, whose work spans Traditional Japanese, Neo-Japanese, anime, and kawaii styles. The studio offers a wide range of designs, including small kanji lettering, koi fish, full dragon sleeves, detailed back pieces, and custom cover-ups, available in both black and grey and vibrant color. Walk-ins are welcome, and appointments can also be booked online or by phone. The shop holds a rating of 5.00 from its customers. The studio was founded by Yushi, who moved to Japan from Korea in 1999 and became a disciple of a traditional Japanese tattoo master. After years of immersion in traditional Japanese aesthetics, he returned to Korea and opened his own studio before relocating to California. In 2020, Yushi and his wife Yuli opened Oyabun Tattoo in San Diego, California. The shop's working process follows four steps with clients: a consultation to discuss design and placement, preparation guidance such as rest and hydration before the appointment, the tattoo application itself with stencil preparation, and detailed aftercare instructions to support healing and color retention. The word "Oyabun" roughly translates to "the boss" in Japanese, reflecting the studio's mission to help clients feel confident in pursuing what matters to them. The shop is open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 8 PM.