50 Best Soup near Berkeley

“Such a lovely little place! We got the sandwiches this morning…so simple but fantastic! The bread was super fresh and you can smell it as soon as you walk in. So excited to stumble onto this place, we‘ll be back next time we‘re in Berkeley :-)“

“The Best Place in the Known Universe.

This is a truly special place. The owner Palden is a beautiful soul passionate about making good, healthy food. We were blown away by the food. We ate so much but somehow left feeling energized because the food was just that healthy and good for you. I cannot recommend this place enough. I would truly eat here everyday if given the opportunity. The no bake, vegan key lime pie is literally worth selling your first born child over. It’s that good.

This is the food I will eat in heaven.“

“Tasty chowder & friendly staff“

“经常更新季节性的鱼类…😋新鲜…主要的是老板很帅☺️…😜“

“Smoky, delicious, yummy goodness!“

“Had the sashimi bento and a little bottle of sake (nihonshu), perfect amount of everything. The bento usually comes with chicken teriyaki, which was delicious, making the whole meal sizeable. Having just returned from Japan, I was pleased and the compact, quiet atmosphere was exactly what I needed! Friendly staff :) Tucked away in the little food court off Hearst, this is a gem.“

“old skool cool. i've had many a meal here. it's probably responsible for how much i weigh after college.......actually i went here even more after graduating. everything is good. in particular pepper garlic chicken and basil eggplant chicken are two tasty standouts. good pad thai and pad see ew too. thankfully i work a little farther away from campus now, so i can't go here too often....but maybe i'll go again...“

“I haven’t been to a Luke’s in many years, and now I feel like I’ve wasted so much time. I absolutely love lobster rolls and this experience topped any recent ones I’ve tried. They offer three different sizes, so you can gorge on as much or as little as you want. I appreciate that the lobster meat is as close to the original form as can be…there was a small claw on my roll. I prefer this to the chopped up lobster salads where it may not all be lobster. And I always remember the celery seasoning on top. It’s unique and delicious. The bread roll was amazing, and the meal includes a bag of chips and a drink, as well as pickles. Truly one of the most delicious I’ve had in a long time. I won’t wait to go back to Luke’s when I’m craving a lobster rolls.“

“One of my favorite restaurants in the city and the best Peking Duck I've ever had... every, anywhere. The host is amazing and all the servers are cool and super nice. If you can, seat near the chef that's cutting up the duck, watching him work is awesome.“

“I real hole in the wall. No big sign so you have to know.

The best jianbing I've had outside of China. Crispy and not too salty. My wife said it's authentic Tianjin style.

The soy milk was amazing! Very smooth and slightly sweet even though it wasn't sweetened. No burnt taste.

Alas, he was out of tea eggs.

Friendly.“

“Pushkin delivers you high quality and authentic Russian and Ukrainian dumplings. Dumplings with cherries taste like home made. Borsch is delicious and tastes the same as if I cook it. It was hard to believe! I highly recommend it☺️“

“I called in about 30 minutes before they were closing. The gentleman on the phone was very polite and professional, he gave me a few recommendations, and even though I don’t eat raw meat, he offered to cook it completely instead. I tried so many soups like this and can definitely say that it was one of the best pho soups I’ve tried in my life. Soooo good! Definitely recommending to try ! Thank you for great service and tasty soup.“

“I come here almost every week, it's my go-to for filling and fulfilling Korean food. I usually get bulgogi and japchae, although I've tried most of the menu at one point or another and can say it's all very high quality, especially their fried chicken. The side dishes are also fantastic. The staff here are also really lovely and attentive and will refill the side dishes if you ask. I love coming here and highly recommend this place!“

“I enjoyed my Meal. I found the service excellent and Ti curry yum.“

“Really love this place ! Food is delicious! Outdoor dining is refreshing.“

“Great sandwiches. We love many of the specialty sandwiches and make your own options. The only problem is they don’t provide a ‘no meat’ option on build your own sandwich for vegetarians. 😀🙁“

“We loved this place! The food felt really authentic and everything we tried was delicious and high quality. We especially liked the banchan. The kimchi was excellent too.

The service was also very friendly, and overall we had a great experience. We would definitely come back. Just be prepared for a bit of a wait because this place is popular. we went on a Monday evening and it was still quite busy. Parking can be tough too. Definitely worth the wait!“

“Food was absolutely delicious! Everything was so fresh and all of the meat was so tender and flavorful. The harissa is next-level. Will be ordering regularly from now on!“

“Get the soondae guk here. This nationwide chain is well known for their soondae, but this location seriously loads up on the meat. The broth is ridiculously rich but delicate. I never finish my rice but I ended up ordering another bowl. Service is top notch. They’re so busy but took time to listen to us.“

“Ok how have I lived a 5 min walk from this spot for the past 3 months and not gone sooner!!! I love pho and Monster Pho is some of the best I’ve ever had. My partner got the chicken rice plate and thoroughly enjoyed it — chicken was flavorful and perfectly cooked. Not only was the food great, but we also really appreciated connecting with Tee. I highly recommend eating here.“

“Excellent food! The Pho was amazing clear and so yummy! Can’t wait to try more items on the menu; next time!“

“loved it! duck was delicious!“

“I highly recommend this small restaurant and its signature Pho: the broth is perfectly seasoned (with extra salt available on the table), it’s packed with meat, and the noodles are excellent. I love soup and would recommend this spot to tourists; the prices are great, and the place is clean and cozy. The fact that locals dine here is the best guarantee of the food's quality.“

“We've had consistently delicious and high quality food at Nua. The prices are reasonable and it has cute sunny above-average ambience. This restaurant is underappreciated and therefore punches above its weight as far as quality and table availability. We have had the pineapple fried rice and The tamarind tofu appetizer among other dishes, extremely generous and delicious. I hope they stay around for a long time.“

“Super good!!! Would recommend to anyone. Big portions“

“Loved this spot. We came in about an hour right before closing, and the staff was still very welcoming and friendly.

The serving size are huge. I would want to come back and take some photos.

Galbitang, soy garlic wings, and the banchan were the stars of the dinner. Highly recommend coming here. Please support this business !“

“Great Take and Bakes! Amazing cookies! Genuine Goodness is a special gem in the little town of Orinda.“

“With 3 hours to kill, we set off for the food court recommended by a pilot we asked and looked at our options. We decided to "be healthy" after a 10-day cruise and were rewarded with amazing food! The Good Catch Vegan Manhattan Seafood Chowder and Tortilla soup were both amazing and the Cabo salad was hearty enough for us to share and not feel deprived in any way. Of course, we then justified a couple of chocolate chip cookies for dessert-LOL. I now hope we have a reason to get back there again.“

“My first time trying the Gamberi and I absolutely loved it. The scallops and shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was to die for. My husband devoured his steak in one sitting which is unusual for him. As he finished his after dinner dessert coffee drink he was in a food coma 🤣🤣. One of my favorite dish is still the Clam Chowder. If you haven't tried PJs what are you waiting for, this is a hidden gem ✨ in El Sobrante there is something there for everyone.“

“I ordered from an online platform, I forgot which one. However, when I got there my order was ready to go at the quoted time. The place is really clean. Staff is friendly. Food was good too. I love the bread, just enough crispness on the outside and soft center. I will definitely be back.“

“The chicken noodle soup tastes great. If you were expecting some protein out of that soup your wrong. The tiniest pieces of chicken carrots and celery floating around in a soup of noodle. Considering that the majority of the soup is noodles, It should be called NOODLE chicken soup.“

“I got a pork bulgogi lunch combo to-go and it was good! Purple rice was a bit dry/cold, japchae has no veggies in it (it's just the noodles), the salad is iceberg lettuce. I like that they gave me a little container of kimchi and broccoli. The pork bulgogi was tasty but oily. Portion size was great, and the server who checked me out was nice! Be warned that the menu pictures are outdated, prices are higher now and they no longer have sikhye (rice drink) available. Would come here again for a quick casual Korean lunch to-go :)“

“Got a recommendation from the hotel, and it was great! Service was eh yet not bad. Kitchen was busy and quick. Food delicious. High prices - $15 for a bowl of soup… but overall I would go back.“

“Twice in one week in a business trip to SF - happened upon ilppudo and came back a few days later. Friendly staff, great Raman and nice interior.“

“So I really love this place I found it weird however that the owner upped the prices on the first day of school. It’s located directly across from a high school now, I get it the economy isn’t the best but raising it that say day def gave me the creeps“

“Belum pernah nemu bakso rasanya seenak bener2 kaya di Indo. Wort to try. Bersih, pas dimakan juga ketauan banget ingredients nya premium banget. Bukan bakso abal2 deh pokoknya. Try it yourself!“

“Came here during Salesforce TDX 2026 with some friends visiting from Mexico — they were on a mission for lobster rolls, so we trusted Google (and all the other reviewers) and gave this place a try. Good call.

The place was nice and quiet when we walked in, and you could immediately smell the seafood — always a good sign.

We ordered two Maine-style lobster rolls and one Connecticut-style (warm with butter), plus of course… one friend had to be different and ordered a burger 😂

I went with the lobster roll + chowder combo — and somehow ended up with two chowders, which was a great surprise. Not complaining at all.

Everything was delicious. The lobster rolls were fresh and flavorful, the chowder was rich and comforting, and even the fries on the side were on point.

And shoutout to the burger — my friend is very picky about burgers, and he loved this one, which says a lot.

Service was smooth, no issues, and the whole experience felt easy and relaxed.

If you’re in SF and craving a solid lobster roll and chowder combo, this spot definitely delivers.“

“Delicious! Amazing tofu kimchi stew, kimchi pancakes and bibimbap. Highly recommend for authentic Korean food beyond Korean bbq.“

“Let me first start off by saying that I have been to this spot since it first opened because it is nearby but have never felt the need to write a review until recently.

This is SF's top 3 Super Burrito. I have been to every taqueria you can possibly think of and I am confident especially the past 3-5 times ive been here in the past 2 months.

The consistency that I have been getting is amazing and they have a good balance of texture. The only real different thing they do is they add lettuce which I personally don't mind and kind of like since it adds a little freshness. Obviously you must get refried beans.

I don't write reveiws often if ever, but I felt the need to since I am very impressed recently and this place deserves more since it can be a hard location to get to. But if you are nearby I'll say this is the best Burrito you can get on San Bruno. I'll be back!“

“The food is much more authentic or better to say meets my expectation than other Korean restaurants I’d been. It is still sweet I’d say, but much less than others. Main dish was great, and even the side dish was fresh and tasty. I’d come more often if they can cook it without or a tiny bit of sugar. Overall, it is a very good Korean restaurant.“

“Most authentic pho I’ve had in alameda . I mean really good I eat pho all over the bay , pho nation down the street is decent but I’ll be choosing this spot everytime in alameda . DELICOUS . Friendly staff, parking lot . I’m so phull 😋“

“I recommend the Black Garlic Ramen.

I tried Kyoto Ramen for the first time today. I was feeling down after dropping my kid off at college a few days ago (I thought I was ready, but I was NOT). I decided I needed to eat and I remembered seeing Kyoto Ramen while in El Cerrito. I am so glad I did. I am always a little nervous when trying a new restaurant, but when I walked in, it smelled good. The place was clean and there was plenty of seating. I ordered my ramen and had my food within 5-6 minutes.

The ramen was flavorful, the noodles were firm and substantial. The pork was tender and delicious. The whole thing was Yumm! I would rate this in my top 5 ramen experiences here in the East Bay.

If you are in the mood for some tasty ramen, then I suggest you try this place. Especially since winter is coming!“

“With 3 hours to kill, we set off for the food court recommended by a pilot we asked and looked at our options. We decided to "be healthy" after a 10-day cruise and were rewarded with amazing food! The Good Catch Vegan Manhattan Seafood Chowder and Tortilla soup were both amazing and the Cabo salad was hearty enough for us to share and not feel deprived in any way. Of course, we then justified a couple of chocolate chip cookies for dessert-LOL. I now hope we have a reason to get back there again.“

“They have good food here and they still open“

“This resturant is part of my childhood and coming back, I've definitely noticed improvements. If you've been to chinese resturants you know how the service can be, but the food is delicious! Today, I can finally say service was better than expected, they finally accept credit cards with a 3.5% fee, and they have an updated menu! Food quality and taste is the same as it was when I was a kid.

My go to is the duck leg noodle, I personally think this is the best in the bay. Simple noodles and a meaty duck leg.

If you're in the area, give this place a try!“

“The food is always good here! Fresh and cooked to order. Service has gotten better over the years I remember when they were so rude. For the Ambiance I give it a 3 this is really a order and go. My favorite is always a dry fry ribs they're always top-notch. Today I ordered dry fried ribs beef chow mein and chicken fried rice with no soy sauce. The wait time has even improved I only waited 15 minutes.“

“We held a celebration of life memorial for my mother-in-law at Vibe. The feedback from the attendees was across the board raves for the food, service, and space.

During both the pre-planning process and the event itself, Free and her staff were friendly, responsive, flexible, and just enjoyable to be around. You could say they give off good vibes. :-) We highly recommend Vibe Bistro!“

“Who woulda thunk that a Reuben sandwich with eggs could taste amazing! The chowder was fresh tasting and soda fountain was regulated correctly!“

“Chowder’s is a solid place to grab a quick seafood meal while exploring Pier 39. Given its location in one of the busiest and most touristy parts of San Francisco, the prices are actually pretty reasonable. You could easily spend a lot more at nearby restaurants without getting a noticeably better meal.

The food itself is pretty good, though I wouldn’t call it exceptional. The clam chowder is creamy, filling, and especially good served in the sourdough bread bowl. The bread soaks up the chowder nicely while still staying chewy around the edges. The seafood tastes fresh enough, portions are decent, and everything comes out fairly quickly.

This is definitely more of a casual tourist stop than a destination restaurant, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. It works well when you’re walking around Fisherman’s Wharf and want something warm and satisfying without sitting down for a long meal or spending a fortune.

Overall, Chowder’s delivers what you’d expect: good seafood, reasonable portions, and surprisingly fair prices for Pier 39. It probably won’t be the most memorable meal you have in San Francisco, but it’s convenient, tasty, and worth stopping at if you’re already in the area.“

“I always come here whenever I feel eating Korean food. My favorite here is the cold noodles which I always excited about. I hope they keep this on their menu! It might look weird eating cold noodles, but it is the most delicious soup that I had. When it comes to service, some of server aren’t approachable, how they approach me doesn’t feel welcoming for me. They tend to ignore me most of the time because I usually eat alone. I don’t really mind but it still nice if server is a bit friendly to customers. Overall, food is the best 100/10 always.“