I miss Kiwami, that authentic noodle shop on the lower level of the Waikiki Shopping Plaza.

And ever since it closed last year, I still frequent the spot, waiting to see if there’s word it will re-open somewhere else.

But last night, something else was in the spot vacated by one of my favorite ramen shops.

Kissaten Ramen — or Japanese Noodle Shop, as it said on the window — had its soft opening yesterday

This is owned by the same folks who run the popular 24-hour Kissaten Cafe near Ala Moana Center. But it’s strictly a ramen shop; don’t expect to find the cafe’s tomato bisque or turkey pesto melt here.

Here’s what our recent dinner looked like:

Shoyu ramen

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I ordered the shoyu ramen, which came with generous portions of bean sprouts, fish cake and other ramen essentials. (Mine even had sliced onions in it!) Most of the bowls here were around $8.

Kissaten Ramen, 2250 Kalakaua Ave. Suite LL-102, Waikiki.