Ramen Cowboy

This ramen place stood out due to its unique recipe and fusion. Dry ramens were flavorful and really good, even incorporated Idaho potatoes. Got to know that the owner traveled to Japan quietly a bit and got some inspiration there. Will definitely come back

I had the best food at Ramen Cowboy! To start, the vibes inside are awesome! Such cute decor. For the food, I ordered the tofu bites, cucumber, and the mushroom ramen. They were all so good and full of flavor! They have vegan and gluten free options which is amazing! I will come back.

Easily the best Ramen I have had in Idaho so far. Ive had a few places in my local area of Idaho Falls and Pocatello, but this location in Ketchum beats all of them. I got the Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen and it was very good. The broth was rich, the shoyu egg was marinated and cooked to the perfect yolk consistency for Ramen, the pork chashu was flavorful and had perfect texture, and the noodles were just how I like them. Highly recommend!

Only open two days a week, yikes! Ramen Cowboy does not operate like a good business should. Tried placing my takeout order online by 7:45 on a Thursday, but was given a pop up that my food wouldn’t be ready until noon the next day… Also tried calling an order in multiple times with no answer, though saw humans inside when driving past moments later. Sad to say I will no longer be attempting to dine in or out from Ramen Cowboy. As one of the biggest ramen fanatics, it is a huge shame to not be able to rightfully support this place.

I ordered the Tantanmen and was quite disappointed with the quality of the dish. The soup was extremely spicy but lacked depth of flavor, and despite being very hungry, I was unable to finish the ramen. Additionally, the dish was served with soba noodles rather than traditional ramen noodles, which was unexpected. On a positive note, the service and atmosphere were good. However, based on this experience, I would rate the ramen 1 out of 10.

I ordered the Short Rib Ramen with black garlic. The meat was so burnt that the entire bowl was black. It tasted like the dirty BBQ grill. I took it back to the restaurant and explained that the soup was not edible. However, i was told that it was supposed to taste that way due to the black garlic and the blackened meat. I have cooked with black garlic and it's really lovely and nice. I've also eaten at restaurants that blacken their food, and it doesn't taste like a dirty barbecue grill. As a result, I have a stomach ache 😫. Stay clear of this restaurant.

Hands down the best mushroom Ramen I’ve ever had. The perfect balance of umami broth, noodles cooked to perfection and creamy egg. Thank you, thank you, thank you for keeping my immune system strong!

I normally do not like tofu but their tofu bites are delicious. The BBQ sauce they put on them was amazing. I ordered their short rib ramen it was also really good. I do think maybe 2 slices of short rib would be better considering the price of the ramen. All in all I had a great experience the staff was considerate and efficient. Will be back again and it’s definitely worth a try while in Ketchum.

Visiting Idaho for a ski trip and was excited to stumble upon a ramen shop out here! The cold weather was perfect for a meal of ramen and based on the good reviews, I was excited to give this place a try! We ordered the Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen and Short Rib Ramen. The broths were very flavorful, and the pork belly in the Tonkatsu Ramen was charred very nicely and tender. The short ribs were bone in, which was a surprise, but it was also charred nicely. Both ramens came with a perfectly cooked half soft-boiled egg. Prices are a little higher than average, but seeing as this was the only ramen place in Ketchum, I would say it was well worth it, especially for the quality of food.

We've been to Ramen Cowboy three times, so we've tried several of their dishes - all yummy. They've expanded the seating, too! Highly recommend.

Absolutely delicious food. The late night noodles are my go to, but the wagyu ramen is great to eat in house. Such a cute spot.

Delicious! Fresh ingredients with tons of flavor. We loved all 3 of our ramens. They answered all our questions and had our order out quickly. The owner and staff were really friendly and helped us narrow down which ramens to get. The adult capri sun was really fun too!

I ordered the tantanmen ramen (spiciest dish on the menu) while my partner ordered the Dan Dan noodles. Dan Dan noodles were good, but the ramen lacked flavor depth. Also, dishes are not as spicy as the number of chilis would imply or that one typically expects in spicy Japanese dishes. The ramen was not spicy enough but they didn't really have a way of making it spicier. I was given a green jalapeño sauce which wouldn't have worked flavor-wise. All in all, glad there was a ramen place here but would suggest bringing your own spice jar if you want traditionally spicy ramen.

Our recent trip brought us to the Valley, found this gem and it was simply phenomenal. Food and environment was just great. If you enjoy ramen check this place out.

We are up in Ketchum for the annual Sheep Festival and took part in the For Love Of Lamb event. This was one of the stops on the adventure and we actually ended here for a variety of reasons. One, the food sample was simply amazing (and not really a sample because it filled me up!) Two because the owner ended up sitting and talking with us so we learned a ton about her place. The food is excellent because of the chef but also because they pride themselves on using all food from local farmers - supporting neighbors and the local economy. Hats off. This place is well worth your visit. We will definitely make it a stop any time we are in town.

Locally sourced and really stellar veg ramen with the mushroom broth. Also the cucumber salad sauce was to die for

Had their soft serve. Some of the best we've ever had. All the flavors were exceptional. Can't wait to try the ramen.

Ramen Cowboy is an awesome addition to Ketchum! Great Ramen and nice people. This is a small town with limited authentic ethnic eats. It's great to have this so close to home...