PDX Ramen & Whiskey
Restaurant · Creston-Kenilworth
3848 SE Gladstone St, Portland, OR 97202
Highlights
Japanese-Hawaiian fusion ramen, pork belly, sake, and whiskey.
Japanese-Hawaiian fusion ramen, pork belly, sake, and whiskey.
"Hapa, which began as a food cart, established itself as a brick-and-mortar with its distinctive blend of ramen, Hawaiian cuisine, and Japanese whiskey. The restaurant prides itself on its proprietary noodle recipe, featuring thick and wavy noodles that stand up well to its broth. The menu offers classic ramen options such as tonkotsu, shoyu, and miso, alongside Hapa’s original creation, the G-Special: a rich pork belly-based broth with succulent chunks of pork belly, complemented by spicy sprouts and shiitake mushrooms." - Zoe Baillargeon
"Hapa, which began as a food cart, has established itself as a brick-and-mortar with its distinct blend of ramen, Hawaiian cuisine, and Japanese whiskey. The restaurant prides itself on its distinctive proprietary noodle recipe, featuring thick and wavy noodles that stand up well to it broth. The menu offers classic ramen options such as tonkotsu, shoyu, and miso, alongside Hapa’s original creation, the G-Special: a rich pork belly-based broth with succulent chunks of pork belly, complemented by spicy sprouts and shiitake mushrooms." - Ron Scott, Eater Staff
"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
"I was also pretty enchanted by Hapa Ramen’s summer curry ramen." - Eater Staff
"Hapa Ramen might be my new favorite ramen restaurant in town." - Eater Staff
