HAPA RAMEN

Summary

Hapa Ramen's mission is to provide authentic Japanese style ramen dishes. Our recipes are created from scratch and take several days to prepare. Our ingredients are sourced from local and regional farms that use traditional Japanese gardening methods.

We are honored to share these flavors with the Portland community and its unique foodie culture. Please join us for a bowl of heaven.

Location

ALOHA PORTLAND!! We have found our new home for Hapa Ramen at THE OCEAN on 24th and GLISAN. We should be open very soon.

Menu

See www.HapaPdx.com for more info.

Atmosphere

Our fast casual atmosphere will keep prices reasonable and food service faster.  We will have access to outdoor seating in the courtyard during the warmer days.

Customers will have the option of eating at the ramen bar and watch the food being prepared by Chef Nakazawa or sit at low tables, some family-style. Seating is limited, and we hope to accommodate 25 to 35 patrons at capacity.

Marketing Strategy

Hapa Ramen will participate in Richmond Elementary School's Haru Festival on May 11th.

We will also work to rise funding for the schools Oyanokai by donating a portion of sales to the school. Our two sons, Kaizen and Christian attend the Japanese magnet school and it is our responsibility and pleasure work with our schools.

Financial Plan

Hapa Ramen will use FoodStart.com to create a grassroots funding effort and build support from the Portland community.

This project needs the support of the community to be successful, please join us!!

Management

Founder Sarah Littman created Hapa Ramen. "Hapa" describes the fusion of Japanese and Hawaiian cultural influences on traditional ramen themes. A delicate balance of flavors is created by using chicken, pork, fish and locally sourced vegetables. It takes years of practice and training to perfect ramen using Japanese techniques along with family recipes to ensure that each bowl maintains its flavor consistency time and time again.

Sarah's entrepreneurial background began in 1995 when she started Brown Eyed Bean, a coffee and espresso kiosk in downtown Honolulu, which she eventually sold in 1999 to relocate to NYC. Her pursuit of great ramen came as a byproduct of working with several Japanese restaurants in Miami, Denver and Portland. After trying many local establishments, she decided the best way enjoys great ramen was to start her own business using recipes from her Hawaii family. Saimin is Hawaii's interpretation of ramen which uses different ingredients or toppings influenced by Chinese and Filipino cultures.

Traditional ramen is constantly being challenged to use better food combinations that add more flavor and healthier ingredients.

Our model will be to serve a flavorful bowl of ramen in a casual atmosphere at affordable prices. Mahalo for your support!