Dubbed Goro Ramen + Izakaya, it will be located directly east of The Mule at 1634 NW 16th, in an apartment building currently being remodeled into commercial space. In Japan, Izakaya is an informal drinking establishment.
Cope and Chanchaleune have been partners in Project Slurp, a pop-up series of dinners around Oklahoma City. Through these meals, the pair experimented with various types of ramen, Japanese appetizers and cocktails which shaped the menu for Goro.
Chanchaleune is the former chef/co-owner of the Kaiteki Ramen food truck, and Rachel Cope is an owner at the Plaza's Empire Slice House.
The new venture will feature several types of ramen plus Japanese-inspired appetizers including various versions of steamed buns.
The pair settled on the paitan (chicken) broth as their ramen base and will add several different creative toppings.
In addition to the main dining area, there will also be a small courtyard between Goro and The Mule. The parent group for Goro, 84 Hospitality, will be taking the office space directly above.
Tentative hours will be 11AM to at least midnight, with the likelihood of late-night hours as well.
Goro will also offer a full bar with several signature cocktails. Opening will be spring of 2016.