"Once a popular food cart, Hapa has been dishing out the delightful combination of rich ramen and complex whiskies (or sake) in Creston-Kenilworth since 2019. Ramens include the popular favorite G-Special featuring pork belly broth and belly nuggets, classic shoyu and tonkotsu, and a highly flavorful vegan ramen with bean curd, sprouts, and spinach. The cocktail menu prioritizes classic whiskey drinks but includes lighter seasonal sips like a wasabi cucumber martini, with both gin and sake, or a booze-free cherry blossom mocktail. The modest, atmospheric dining room has plenty of bar seating, so don’t be afraid to rub elbows with fellow ramen-lovers." - Nathan Williams
Nathan Williams/Eater Portland
