Su Tran, founder and tattoo artist at Sutran Tattoo Studio

Su Tran

Founder & Tattoo Artist

Su Tran (real name Tran Huu Trong, born 1993) is the founder and owner of Sutran Tattoo Studio in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. With more than 12 years of tattooing, he specializes in realism and micro realism in both color and black & grey, and also works in abstract and watercolor styles. He studied architecture for seven years before turning to tattooing, won first place in the "Best of the Day" category at Vietnam Tattoo Expo 2018, and has judged tattoo competitions.

Awards & press

  • First place, "Best of the Day" — Vietnam Tattoo Expo 2018 (Dan Tri)
  • First and second prize (team Su Tran Tattoo) — Hanoink Fes 2016 (ZNews)
  • Running his own studio in Hanoi since 2012, now also in Ho Chi Minh City

Articles by Su Tran

Tattoo Age Limit Vietnam: Law, ID Rules and Consent

September 4, 2026

What Is the Tattoo Age Limit in Vietnam? The tattoo age limit in Vietnam is…

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Minimalism Tattoo: A Complete Guide from Sutran Tattoo Studio Hanoi

September 4, 2026

What Is a Minimalism Tattoo? A minimalism tattoo is a design built on simplicity: thin…

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Tattoo Studio Hygiene: 7-Point Checklist Before You Sit Down

September 4, 2026

What Is Tattoo Studio Hygiene? Tattoo studio hygiene is the set of practices that keeps…

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Tattoo Touch-Ups: When You Need One and What It Costs

September 3, 2026

What Counts as a Tattoo Touch-Up? A tattoo touch up is a short session where…

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Dragon, Koi & Mythical Creature Tattoos: Meanings and Styles

September 2, 2026

Across East and Southeast Asia, mythical creatures have carried meaning long before they became tattoo…

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Best Tattoos in Saigon: Styles & Signature Pieces That Define the City

September 1, 2026

Ask ten different collectors what the best tattoo in Ho Chi Minh actually looks like,…

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Custom Tattoo Design Ho Chi Minh City: The Process

August 31, 2026

Custom tattoo design Ho Chi Minh: how the consultation works, sketch and revision rounds, how…

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Tattoo Prices in Saigon: What People Actually Pay (Real Scenarios)

August 31, 2026

What “Tattoo Ho Chi Minh Price” Searches Usually Miss If you’ve typed tattoo Ho Chi…

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Tattoo in Vietnam: Hanoi vs Ho Chi Minh City — Where Should You Get Inked?

August 29, 2026

Picking a city for a tattoo Vietnam trip is one of those decisions that sounds…

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Getting a Tattoo in Hanoi’s Old Quarter: A Traveler’s Guide

August 28, 2026

Search “tattoo Hanoi” from a rooftop cafe in the Old Quarter, and the results read…

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Does Getting a Tattoo Hurt? Pain by Placement

August 28, 2026

Does getting a tattoo hurt? What it really feels like, pain by placement, why people…

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How to Book a Tattoo in Ho Chi Minh City: Walk-Ins, Deposits & Consultations

August 27, 2026

This guide to tattoo Ho Chi Minh City booking covers everything a first-timer actually needs…

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