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Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen (myVillage @ Serangoon Garden)

Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen

The exterior of a restaurant with a prominent sign that reads "初め HAJIME TONKATSU & RAMEN". To the left, a digital display shows an image of ramen. A display case showcases various food items. Further inside, patrons are seated at tables. A digital screen displays "WE ARE OPEN" and "ようこそ".

Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen

The exterior of a restaurant called Hajime, specializing in Tonkatsu and Ramen. A large sign above the entrance reads "HAJIME TONKATSU & RAMEN". To the left of the entrance is a display case with food samples. To the right, a digital screen displays "WE ARE OPEN" and "ようこそ".

Japanese Meal Set

A Japanese meal set is presented on a dark, reflective surface. The set includes a bowl of white rice, a main dish of breaded and fried pork cutlets served with shredded cabbage and a dollop of mustard, a bowl of what appears to be rice with toppings and a fried egg, a small dish of pickled vegetables, and slices of watermelon. Two whole tangerines are placed in the foreground. The meal is served on a dark tray with red trim.

Breaded Patty Preparation

A close-up shot shows a person's hands preparing a food item, likely a patty, by coating it with breadcrumbs. The hands are holding a portion of the food item, which is covered in fine, white breadcrumbs. Another metal container filled with breadcrumbs is visible below. The person appears to be wearing a white chef's coat.

Fried Egg and Vegetable Dish

A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with noodles, topped with fried vegetables, and two halves of a soft-boiled egg with runny yolks. The dish is garnished with chopped green onions.

Fish Dish with Sesame Seeds

A close-up shot of a dish featuring pieces of fish, possibly fried, topped with a mixture of black and white sesame seeds, chopped green onions, and crispy bits. A piece of what appears to be fried fish skin or a garnish stands upright in the center. The dish is served in a dark, textured bowl.

Tonkatsu Set Meal

A close-up shot of a tonkatsu set meal on a black tray. The meal includes a plate of breaded pork cutlet served with shredded cabbage, a small dish of pickled vegetables, a bowl of white rice, a bowl of miso soup, and a small dish of sliced watermelon. There are also two sauce bottles and a glass of green beverage on the tray.

Washing Rice

A close-up shot shows a person's hands washing a large quantity of white rice in a metal bowl. The rice is submerged in water, and the hands are actively agitating it. The background is blurred but appears to be a kitchen sink area with a stainless steel surface.

Butcher preparing meat

A close-up shot shows a person in a white chef's coat preparing a large cut of raw meat. The person is holding a knife and carefully trimming the meat on a red cutting board. The focus is on the hands and the meat, highlighting the preparation process.

Whisking a mixture in a bowl

A hand is shown whisking a light-colored, frothy mixture in a dark bowl. Steam rises from the bowl, indicating the mixture is hot. The bowl is placed on a white towel with blue stripes. In the background, a metal container and a small red bottle are visible.

Pork Katsu with Sauce

A plate of sliced pork katsu, breaded and fried, served with a dark sauce, shredded cabbage, cherry tomatoes, and a dollop of mustard.

Ramen with Fried Toppings and Egg

A bowl of ramen is served with a variety of fried toppings, including what appears to be tempura vegetables and a fried egg with a runny yolk. A side of bok choy is also visible. A dark wooden lidded bowl and a small dish with a red rim are in the background. A black spoon rests on a white napkin.

Japanese Appetizers

A close-up shot of three Japanese appetizers: pan-fried gyoza dumplings with dipping sauce, edamame, and agedashi tofu. The gyoza are arranged on a white plate, with a small dish of dark dipping sauce to the left. The edamame are in a light blue patterned bowl to the upper left. The agedashi tofu, topped with chopped green onions, is in a light blue bowl to the upper right.

Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen

A cutout of Chef Tan San stands next to a display case filled with realistic food models at Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen. The restaurant's sign is visible above. People are seated inside the restaurant in the background.

Ramen Bowl

A close-up shot of a ramen bowl filled with broth, noodles, meat, eggs, and vegetables. The bowl is black and has a wide opening. The ramen appears to be a tonkotsu-style broth, creamy and white. Toppings include slices of chashu pork, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, and a soft-boiled egg cut in half, revealing a runny yolk. Thinly sliced green onions are sprinkled on top.

Tonkatsu Meal

A close-up overhead view of a tonkatsu meal served on a tray. The meal includes three pieces of breaded and fried pork cutlet, sliced and arranged on a wire rack over shredded cabbage. A dollop of mustard and a small amount of ketchup are also on the plate. To the side, there is a bowl of white rice, a small dish of pickled vegetables, a slice of watermelon, and a bowl of miso soup.

Restaurant Interior with Diners

A busy restaurant interior with many diners seated at tables. A server in a blue shirt is walking with a tray. There are large windows on the left side of the image, and a Coca-Cola refrigerator. A sign above the counter reads "HAJIME". The ceiling has industrial lighting fixtures.

Ramen Bowl

A close-up shot of a ramen bowl filled with broth, noodles, sliced pork, a soft-boiled egg, bamboo shoots, and garnished with chopped green onions and shredded red ginger.

Japanese Meal Set

A top-down view of a Japanese meal set. The main dish is a hot pot with meat, egg, and seaweed. It is served with a bowl of white rice, a small bowl of miso soup, a side of pickled vegetables, and sliced watermelon.

Pork Cutlet Meal

A close-up shot of a Japanese pork cutlet meal. The main dish is a breaded and fried pork cutlet, sliced into several pieces and served on a wire rack over a bed of shredded cabbage. A dollop of mustard and a cherry tomato garnish the plate. In the background, other dishes are visible, including what appears to be watermelon slices and a small bowl of sauce.

Salmon Donburi

A close-up shot of a salmon donburi dish. The bowl is filled with rice and topped with several pieces of grilled salmon, garnished with sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and a crispy piece of salmon skin standing upright. A pair of black chopsticks is picking up a piece of salmon. In the background, there are dark bowls with lids.

Tonkatsu Ramen

A bowl of ramen with a rich, orange broth, topped with sliced scallions and pieces of cabbage. A rack of sliced tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) is placed on top of the bowl.

Assortment of Japanese Appetizers

A close-up shot showcases a variety of Japanese appetizers served in black oval dishes on a wooden table. In the foreground, a dish of edamame is visible on the left, followed by a salad with mixed greens and a creamy potato salad. To the right, a plate of pan-fried gyoza is prominently displayed. Further back, other dishes of food, including what appears to be fried chicken and a rectangular piece of food topped with green herbs, are partially visible.

Butcher Tying Meat

A close-up shot shows a butcher's hands tying a piece of raw meat with twine on a red cutting board. In the background, more cuts of meat are visible in trays, along with kitchen equipment.

Cooking Eggs

A hand is pouring liquid from a small black bowl into a frying pan containing eggs, which is placed on a gas stove with blue flames.

Ramen Dish

A close-up shot of a bowl of ramen noodles being lifted with chopsticks. The broth is a vibrant orange color, and the bowl contains noodles, cabbage, and bamboo shoots. A glass of green liquid is visible in the blurred background.

Fried Chicken with Shredded Cabbage

A plate of fried chicken pieces served with a side of shredded cabbage, two cherry tomato halves, and a dollop of mustard. The chicken is golden brown and appears to be drizzled with a sauce. The cabbage is finely shredded and garnished with parsley. The dish is presented on a black, textured plate with a wire rack for the chicken.

Ramen Bowl

A close-up shot of a ramen bowl filled with noodles, broth, sliced pork, two halves of a soft-boiled egg, bamboo shoots, green onions, pickled ginger, and black fungus.

Ramen and Fried Cutlet

A bowl of ramen with a creamy orange broth, topped with sliced green onions, sits next to a deep-fried cutlet on a wire rack. A glass of light green liquid and various condiments are also visible on the table.

Chef preparing tempura

A close-up shot shows a chef's hands preparing food. The chef is holding a piece of shrimp that is being coated in breadcrumbs or tempura batter. The shrimp is partially covered in a white, fluffy coating. The chef's hands are visible, with one hand holding the shrimp and the other seemingly assisting or preparing to add more coating. A metal bowl or tray is visible in the foreground, filled with more of the breadcrumb mixture. The background is blurred, suggesting a kitchen environment.

Fried Chicken Wings

A close-up shot of several fried chicken wings, coated in a glossy sauce and garnished with a sprig of fresh parsley. The wings are arranged on a white paper liner atop a black, wavy-edged serving plate. A small portion of a dipping sauce is visible on the right side of the plate.

Fried Eggs with Crispy Fish and Bok Choy

A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with a dish featuring two halves of a fried egg, a piece of crispy fried fish, bok choy, and minced meat in a sauce. The dish is garnished with chopped green onions. In the background, a bowl of soup and chopsticks are visible.

Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen Display

A display case and signage for Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen. The display features realistic food models of various tonkatsu and ramen dishes. A sign above the display reads "HAJIME TONKATSU & RAMEN" with a red circular logo containing Japanese characters. Other signs advertise delivery services, operating hours, and a special "TOJI PORK LOIN" set. A large screen on the left shows a close-up of a ramen dish.

Busy Japanese Restaurant Interior

A bustling Japanese restaurant with many patrons seated at tables, enjoying their meals. The interior features modern lighting, dark wood accents, and decorative banners with Japanese motifs. A large screen displays the restaurant's name,

Katsudon with Rice and Watermelon

A close-up shot of a Japanese meal. The main dish is a katsudon, featuring a breaded pork cutlet simmered with egg and onions in a savory sauce, served in a dark bowl. It is garnished with seaweed and a sprig of parsley. To the side, there is a small bowl of sliced watermelon and a larger bowl filled with white rice. The meal is presented on a black tray with red trim.

Ramen Bowl

A close-up shot of a bowl of ramen with pork slices, a soft-boiled egg, and green onions. Another bowl of ramen is visible in the background.

Ramen Bowl

A close-up shot of a ramen bowl filled with broth, noodles, sliced pork, a soft-boiled egg, pickled ginger, and green onions. The bowl is black and has a white background.

Bento Box

A bento box filled with various Japanese dishes. It includes white rice topped with sesame seeds, fried shrimp, sliced pork cutlet, a small portion of beef, potato salad with cherry tomatoes and lettuce, and two fried eggs with runny yolks, served alongside grilled salmon and pickled vegetables.

Pan-fried dumplings

A close-up shot of pan-fried dumplings on a black plate. The dumplings are golden brown on the bottom and white on the top, with visible filling.

Ramen Bowl

A close-up overhead shot of a bowl of ramen. The ramen has a creamy broth, slices of chashu pork, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, and is garnished with green onions and red pickled ginger. Chopsticks are visible on the left side of the bowl.

Fried Tofu with Scallions

A close-up shot of a piece of fried tofu, topped with chopped green onions, served in a blue ceramic bowl with a dark sauce. A black spoon is visible behind the tofu.

Ramen with Tempura Shrimp

A bowl of ramen with braised beef, bok choy, and topped with fried shallots and green onions. Two pieces of tempura shrimp are served on a wire rack above the bowl. A small dish of dipping sauce and a set of chopsticks and a spoon are placed on a white napkin to the side. The food is presented on a wooden table.

Fried Cutlet with Salad

A close-up shot of a golden-brown, crispy fried cutlet served on a black plate lined with white paper. The cutlet is accompanied by a small side salad consisting of lettuce, shredded carrots, and dark leafy greens, dressed with a light sauce.

Pan-fried dumplings with dipping sauce

A white oval plate holds five pan-fried dumplings, arranged in a row. The dumplings are golden brown on the bottom and lighter on top, with visible pleats. To the right of the dumplings, a small, crescent-shaped compartment on the plate contains a dark brown dipping sauce. The plate rests on a dark, textured surface.

Tonkatsu Meal

A close-up shot of a tonkatsu meal. The meal includes several slices of breaded and fried pork cutlet served on a wire rack over shredded cabbage. A small dollop of mustard is visible on the side. A bowl of white rice is in the foreground, and a small dish of dipping sauce is to the left of the tonkatsu. In the background, there is a small dish with a slice of watermelon, a dark cup, and a glass of green liquid. A small ceramic pot with a lid is also visible.

Japanese Meal

A top-down view of a Japanese meal served on a black tray. The meal includes a bowl of white rice, a main dish in a dark pot with a savory sauce, topped with seaweed and egg, a small dish of pickled vegetables, a bowl of miso soup with green onions, and a small dish with slices of watermelon.

Crispy Fried Snack

A white triangular plate holds a pile of golden-brown, crispy fried pieces, possibly chicken or fish skin, sprinkled with white sesame seeds and topped with small pieces of dried seaweed. A small garnish of lettuce, a sliver of carrot, and a dollop of sauce is visible on the side. The plate is set on a dark, textured surface.

Salmon Donburi

A close-up shot of a salmon donburi dish. The bowl contains rice topped with several pieces of pan-fried salmon, a soft-boiled egg, and garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. A piece of crispy skin or tempura is perched on top.

Fried Shrimp and Pork Set

A meal set featuring fried shrimp and pork cutlets, served with rice, shredded cabbage, cherry tomatoes, a small dish of pickles, a dipping sauce, and a slice of watermelon. A wet wipe packet is also visible on the table.

Crispy Chicken Bites with Seaweed and Sesame Seeds

A close-up shot of a dish featuring crispy, glazed chicken pieces sprinkled with sesame seeds and topped with pieces of dried seaweed. A decorative element, possibly a lettuce leaf with a flower-shaped carrot and sauce, is visible at the top. The food is served in a textured blue bowl.

Tonkatsu Ingredients

This image details the fresh ingredients used in Tonkatsu, including rice, tonjiru soup, roasted sesame, cabbage, pork loin, breadcrumbs, and miso sauce. It also includes a brief history of Chef Tan-San and the origin of Hajime.

Restaurant Interior with Counter

The image shows the interior of a restaurant with a counter area. A sign above the counter reads "HAJIME TONKATSU & RAMEN". There are shelves stocked with food items and dishes. Staff members are visible behind the counter. An "EXIT" sign is also visible. Tables and chairs are set up in the dining area.

Restaurant Interior

The image shows the interior of a restaurant with tables and chairs set up for dining. There are several black tables with condiments and a few patrons seated. The lighting fixtures are varied, with some red and white pendant lights. In the background, there is a counter area with staff and shelves stocked with items. Decorative elements like red lanterns and blue banners with white designs are visible.