UPDATED 4:38 p.m. Jan. 30 Slurp Ramen Factory will officially open Feb. 4 at 5530 W. Grand Parkway South, Ste. 550, Richmond. Head chef Phil Guo said the restaurant will hold a family and friends tasting event Friday, February 2 and all day Saturday, February 3. Individuals can enter for a chance to win an invite to one of the tasting events through the restaurant’s website. 832-759-5558. www.slurpramenfactory.com Original Post 7 a.m. Jan. 3 Slurp Ramen Factory, 5530 W. Grand Parkway South, Ste. 550, Richmond, is expected to hold a soft opening by the end of January. The Asian-inspired minimalist restaurant offers traditional ramen with a contemporary twist that features menu items such as smoked Miso Salmon Salad. The restaurant will also serve beer, wine and sake. Head chef Phil Guo said the restaurant will hold a tasting event on the first weekend of the grand opening. One hundred guests who join the tasting will get a sneak peek of the menu and new restaurant. Those wanting to participate can enter their names in a mailbox, which will be placed outside of the store in the coming weeks, or by entering through the restaurant's Facebook page expected to be created soon, Guo said. The online menu and official opening date are subject to change. www.slurpramenfactory.com