Founded by Nhut Be, this two-man studio is right across the hall from Hurricane Barbers. But first, you’ll have to find the stairs. They’re accessible at the back of the alley 133 Bui Vien—and don’t worry, they’re used to customers walking through for a trim or to get inked. Alternatively, you can take the alley at the side and double back into the building.
Besides once being a tattooist at Saigon Ink, Nhut used to be in a breakdance crew. “I’m too out of shape for that now,” he laughs as we settle into the couch in the reception room. “I still do graffiti though,” he says of his other passion he’s had since 2005. Today, Nhut is best known for his black line work at Alchemist.
His studio partner, Jase, does bold, old-school designs. “We’re appointment only,” Nhut adds. “People fly here just to get one of our tattoos in Ho Chi Minh City.”
Location: Alley 133/ Bui Vien, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Style: Black line and old-school tattoos.
In short: Some of Saigon’s best tattoos by two artists in the heart of the backpacker district.
Source: http://vietcetera.com/tattoos-in-ho-chi-minh-city-five-of-the-best-shops/
