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Hapa Coming to Fillmore Street Next Year, From Chef Richie Nakano

Nakano's ramen.
Nakano’s ramen. Photo: Jesse Friedman/Beer & Nosh

Moving in next door to the upcoming State Bird Provisions on Fillmore Street, just behind the Fillmore auditorium, will be Hapa (1527 Fillmore Street), a small new brick-and-mortar spot from Hapa Ramen’s Richie Nakano. “I love all of SF,” Nakano tells us, regarding the choice of location. “But finding that space next to State Bird and being close yet far enough away from Japantown just felt right.” He plans to continue doing the Hapa Ramen stand at the Ferry Building, as the Scoop reports, and will add some non-ramen items to the new menu at Hapa, including sandwiches and a rotation of starter items.

The space is only about 1,000 square feet, formerly home to Harputs Market, and will seat about 28 with an open kitchen. Nakano’s aiming for an spring 2012 opening.

Nakano, a former sous chef at Nopa, launched Hapa Ramen as a pop-up in May 2010, and has been earning fans ever since.

Hapa Finds Permanent Home on Fillmore Street [Scoop]
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Hapa Coming to Fillmore Street Next Year, From Chef Richie Nakano