Chef Tan-San

The First Tonkatsu Chef in Singapore
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About Hajime

The passion for Japanese cuisine led Chef Tan-San to start Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen.

Hajime is the Japanese word for "beginning" (初め) and the short form for “Hajimemashite”, which means “Nice to meet you”. It represents our philosophy of going back to food’s beginning and our warm welcome to all patrons.

Hajime is a dream 40 years in the making, by the First Tonkatsu Chef in Singapore.

Chef Tan-San’s culinary journey started in the 70s excelling in Butchery.

In the 90s, he headed to Japan to master the Art of Tonkatsu.

After which, Chef Tan-San returned to Singapore to helm the kitchen of Tonkichi, making him the nation’s very first Tonkatsu chef.

Subsequently, Chef Tan-San became the Pioneer Chef of Tampopo, famed for numerous creation.

In 2016, Hajime is born, realising Chef Tan-San’s dream, 40 years in the making.

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The making of our Tonkatsu & Ramen

Our Outlets

Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen

myVillage @ Serangoon Gardens
1 Maju Avenue, #02-07/8/9
Singapore 556679

Mon-Sun:
11.30am to 3.15pm
(last order 2.45pm)
5pm to 9.30pm
(last order 9.00pm)

+65 6509 9952

Hajime Tonkatsu & Ramen

Thomson Plaza
301 Upper Thomson Road
#01-110
Singapore 574408

Mon-Sun:
11.30am to 3.15pm
(last order 2.45pm)
5pm to 9.30pm
(last order 9.00pm)

+65 6261 5602

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