Hajime

My movie crew loved it. The staff were so great, the restaurant was cool and clean. The food was good! Well seasoned, a large portion and an amazing price. I’m going to have to go every time I go to Tara theater.

The service was fantastic - my server was so nice and answered questions. The food presentation was beautiful as my pictures show - I was very excited to try this out. The ramen was really, not great! I got the seafood ramen, extra spicy. It was quite spicy but the seafood was poor. The squid had almost no flavor, the shrimp was either poor quality or refrozen too many times as, while it was cooked, it was translucent. The only flavor in the dish was the spice. Again - great service and presentation - but the flavor was missing - completely. Now - the Shrimp buns were really good. Crispy, freshly prepared, great flavor - but - quite saucy. Dial back the sauce a bit, it shouldn’t be dripping out completely. Perhaps I picked a bad day, but for the price, I expected more flavor!

Atlanta's Hidden Gem for Ramen Lovers If you’re on the hunt for the best ramen in Atlanta, look no further than Hajime. As a long-time fan of Umaido in Suwannee since 2009, I was thrilled to discover that these two culinary hotspots share the same roots—same delicious offerings, just a new name. Hajime does ramen right, especially if you’re a fan of a spicy kick. Their spicy noodles are hands-down the best I’ve encountered anywhere; the depth of flavor is a revelation. What sets them apart? They proudly craft their own noodles and broth, elevating the experience to another level. I had the chance to chat with the chef while he was lovingly preparing the pork belly—he kept the cooking time under wraps for secret recipe reasons, but trust me, it’s worth the culinary mystery. This pork bell

Hajime is always a cozy and welcoming Ramen spot. Love coming here for birthday dinners or just because. Adding rich broth and making the ramen spicy (if you're into that) is always a good decision. Pictured is the Kani salad, homemade Kimchi ($1!!), and both Tonkotsu ramen, one with spice level 3. I'm not gluten free, but I enjoy their kale noodles, as well. 😊

Curry is ramen is surprisingly so good. Also, the broth in kimchi ramen is so flavorful but the kimchi is a bit soggy lacking crunch. Onigiri is so fresh and on point.