Hajime

Went with a group of friends on a Saturday night. They were not busy at all so it was a wonderful atmosphere. The waiter was initially attentive but then we would have to keep waving him down. The food was pretty good, not the best ramen I’ve had but it was okay. A bit on the saltier side. The ice cream was a big disappointment, you know when you eat ice cream and you can tell it’s either old or been refrozen? That’s what it tasted like… I could of done without the chocolate too… I wish I knew before. Overall though was a good experience even though overpriced for what you got.

Forget the sides and appetizers. Ramen + drinks is all you need here. Lots of water if you go for the spicier options. If you want a sit down, full menu, with service TLC, there’s a Thai place a couple of doors down. Go there. If you’re hungry, drunk or sober, and it’s cold out, go here. Skip past everything on the menu until you get to the ramen. Pick something and pig out; it’s worth the wait. And if the wait is too long for you, it’s probably because your company sucks. Once your bowl(s) arrive, dig in. If you get something a little too spicy, don’t hesitate to call for more water. Last time I was there, the kimchi ramen led to 7 water refills and a tingly starfish the next morning. A fair exchange for good conversation, food that hit the spot, and a story to share with this review. It’s a great ramen shop. Not a fine dining experience. If you want to impress a first date, go elsewhere.

Some of the best noodles in Atlanta since they're hand made in house. It is hidden in the very back of the shopping plaza but that certainly makes this a hidden gem of the Atlanta food scene. I love the ramen here, from the broth to the toppings, especially the noodles which have an have an amazing "mouth feel". The service has always been very attentive and courteous whenever i come here. My partner is gluten free and this is a great spot to go for a date night since they have rice noodles as an option.