CO-OP Ramen

Reviews

• EC

  Eric Carter

  6 days ago
  5.0
  I hate to say it (as a little rock girlie). But this is the best ramen in Arkansas. Both taste and vibes were immaculate. I love the little booths. It's still not as good as ramen in Japan, but it's superior to any offering I've had in NWA or central ark
• CM

  chaitanya maddineni

  Feb 22, 2026
  5.0
  We tried fried chicken, edamame, pork bao bun, spicy chicken ramen, spicy tonkatsu ramen. Spicy tonkatsu needs special commendation. Fried chicken is amazing. Meat in Pork bao buns was succulent.
• KR

  Kelly Reedy

  Jan 18, 2026
  2.0
  Unfortunately the food has irreparably gone down hill. They removed some of the broths we used to get and like, and the “creamy chicken broth” we’ve gotten twice is honestly just pure chicken fat. It’s gross, and refrigerates into a solid when put in the fridge. We like the atmosphere and employees have always been friendly, but cannot get over the menu changes that have ruined this place.
• FG

  Flash Gordon

  Jan 15, 2026
  3.0
  This is a tough one. Right at the front, the food here is incredible. Spent a lot of time in Japan and although these flavors are not traditional they certainly compete with the best of the best in flavor, while still feeling authentic to the nature of a traditional Ramen. The seasonal Duck ramen should be a main stay, if you happen to be there when it’s there go for it, it’s truly a special bowl. That being said sadly the food prep and quality is inconsistent. If you come on a day where they are ON it’s a 10/10 , on other days far less and sometimes almost cold on arrival. That brings me to the service, there’s no other way to say it but it’s really bad. All the employees gather in the corner farthest from the entrance and sit on their phones and completely ignore anyone coming in until they order. Not only are you serving ramen in the middle of NWA it’s unique in its flavor profiles so you should assume PEOPLE WILL HAVE QUESTIONS. When you get their attention they are kind enough but you can’t seem to get past this look that screams “I just wanna get back to whatever I was doing on my phone!” The option for a tip comes up and your first thought is “In what world would I tip and encourage this behavior” Solution: End the casual chipotle atmosphere and switch to a regular Dine-In Restaurant atmosphere. The interior Design is incredible and it’s undercut by this middle school cafeteria style of service. Switching to a regular Restaurant atmosphere will solve all Issues. Customers will be more inclined to return as their waiters help guide them in the menu so they don’t try something that’s not for them on their first visit. Servers will be more encouraged to perform as their tips will undoubtedly Increase as they begin to actually “Work”. Then if you cut the kitchen staff in on that increase, you will most likely see an increase in the consistency of quality food the kitchen prepares. I only write all this because this place has crazy potential, however I have sent multiple people here and they had horrible experiences and mine have been so hit or miss that I completely understand them never coming back. If your coming for the first time I still highly recommend trying them and just cross your fingers and know it’s worth another shot if your not happy the first time👍
• CS

  Christina Smith

  Jan 13, 2026
  5.0
  Compared to the other ramen restaurants I tried while in the NWA area, I will say that CO-OP was my favorite. Not only was the atmosphere great- I really loved the artwork, the privatized booth seating, and the fact that you got to order on a tablet at the front, making it all feel really Japanese- but the service that came with it was also nice. My friend who I dined with did get his order mixed up, but eventually got his order, and he enjoyed it! He got the spicy ramen while I got the Tonkotsu ramen with a pork bun. The pork belly in the bun was incredibly juicy. Whatever sauce they put in there made up for the mild flavor of the milk bun. The ramen was also incredible. I was grateful to the large pieces of pork, and the broth really deepened the flavor of the already established pork. The noodles were cooked well through but not too chewy/soggy. I was also grateful that the egg wasn't hard boiled but rather soft boiled. There is a lot of flavor packed into a soft boiled egg rather than a hard boiled egg, so that was a plus. Overall, if you want high quality ramen with a Japanese vibe, go to CO OP!