New ramen restaurant comes to Poʻipū shopping center

A new restaurant, Hapa Ramen Kaua‘i, has opened at The Shops at Kukui‘ula in Poʻipū.

The restaurant, which is currently open during limited hours, is holding several grand-opening events later this month.

• Wednesday, Feb. 22: saké celebration with SakéOne Oregon
• Thursday, Feb. 23: rum celebration with Koloa Rum
• Friday, Feb. 24: whiskey and whisky celebrations; kama‘aina specials (must show valid Hawai‘i ID)
• Saturday, Feb. 25: Hapa Kaua‘i VIP Room Open House

Hapa Kaua‘i specializes in ramen made with local meats and produce, along with other island specialties. It offers bourbon, Japanese whisky, saké and cocktails featuring Kaua‘i-based brand Koloa Rum.

Hapa Kaua‘i is the second location for owners Michael Littman and Chef Sarah Littman, who first started their culinary business with Hapa PDX, a then-ramen cart in Portland, Oregon.

“We are thrilled and humbled to continue our journey with Hapa Kaua‘i at The Shops at Kukui‘ula,” said Michael Littman.