20 Best Soup near El Cerrito

Gangnam Tofu Korean Cuisine Korean • $$
11740 San Pablo Ave Suite C, El Cerrito

Customers` Favorites

Korean Style Seafood Pancake
Combination Soon-Doo-Boo
Original Fried Chicken
Korean Fried Chicken
Soy Garlic Chicken
Kimchi Fried Rice
Popcorn Chicken
Hae-Mul PA-Jeon
Gangnam Chicken
Mongolian Beef

“Absolutely amazing. ❤️
This place was first recommended by a Korean friend, and it’s now easily the restaurant we’ve visited the most in the entire Bay Area. When we lived in Berkeley, we came at least every other weekend—and even now, we still happily drive for it. We’ve been here 20+ times.

I’ve brought many friends here, and every single one wants to come back. It always comes up whenever we talk about fried chicken.

The food:
• Fried chicken — heavenly
• Tofu soup — rich, comforting, and deeply delicious
• Kimchi pancake & seafood pancake — both excellent
• Banchan (Korean appetizers) — so good we often pack them to go

The food is comforting, addictive, and consistently outstanding. We clean our plates, scrape every last bite, and take leftovers whenever possible.

The service:
Warm and attentive, even when the place is packed and everyone is clearly working hard. It genuinely feels like eating at an auntie’s place—welcoming, caring, and full of heart.

We will absolutely be back again and again and again.

(Attached: photos over the years, the quality never changes)“

4.4 Superb84 Reviews
MUGUNGHWA Korean Restaurant Korean • $$
10140 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito

Customers` Favorites

Korean Fried Chicken Soy Garlic
Garlic Bossam Lettuce Wrap
Kalbitang Short Rib Soup
Chicken Wings
Seollongtang
Naju Gomtang
Seafood Jeon
Spicy Pork
Naengmyeon
Galbi Jjim

“We love Mugunghwa, their food is delicious & authentic. It’s a privilege to have such well established, family owned Korean restaurant around, something that is not always given. All the main dishes, I believe, come with 6 set of side dishes and please don’t sleep on them - the portions are very generous (& you can ask for refills) and are flavorful. I think they make all their kimchi in house as well.

And as a Korean, I grew loving sotbap which is basically a rice cooked in a pot where you can take out the cooked rice to a side bowl and let the rice stuck to the pot simmer in broth which makes a nutty nooroongji. So I got pretty excited when I heard they have sotbap.

Our current favorites are: Sellongtang, galbijjim and bone harjangguk. But honestly all of their stuff is great in my opinion so try whatever sounds interesting to you!!“

4.6 Superb72 Reviews
Kyoto Ramen Ramen • $
3050 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Katsu Curry Bowl
Grilled Whole Squid
BBQ Chicken Ordered
Black Garlic Ramen
Spicy Miso Ramen
Grilled Chicken
Spicy Tuna Roll
Chicken Karage
Tonkotsu Ramen
Chicken Ramen

“Went here today after spending some time at the beach! Good service, good food! I got the vegetable ramen since it's the only one that doesn't have pork broth (I'm vegetarian. Although, I didn't ask what broth they use instead but I'd like to assume veggies? If anyone knows, let me know?). I also got the vegetable tempura since I've wanted to try tempura for the longest time!
The ramen was definitely my favorite of the two! The broth was rich and the veggies and noodles were very fresh. I also LOVE how soft the tofu was, so good! The green onions had a really nice bite too. I didn't get my ramen spicy because I'm not a huge spice person. The tempura was also good! I probably wouldn't get it again, not because it didn't taste good or anything, the veggies were very tasty and fresh, I just don't think it's really my thing. They were also really sweet and brought over some watermelon (which was also super good!).
Good amount of food for the price as well.“

4.1 Good56 Reviews
Z & Y Peking Duck Chinese • $$$
606 Jackson St, San Francisco - 9.76 miles

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Braised Pork Belly Slices with Preserved Vegetables 梅菜扣肉
black truffle xiao long bao 6pcs 黑松露小笼汤包 6个
peking duck reservation required 北京烤鸭 需要预定
peking duckreservation required 北京烤鸭需要预定
dumplings with pork & napa cabbage 白菜猪肉水饺
Chicken w Explosive Chili Pepper Chef Recommended
Spicy Fish w Flaming Chili Oil Chef Recommended
beijing bean sauces noodles 老北京炸酱面
Steamed Pork & Zucchini Dumplings 3p
spicy duck blood 红汤冒菜鸭血

“Wonderful restaurant, Absolutely outstanding experience! This Chinese roast duck restaurant delivers perfection in every detail. The duck is incredibly crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and carved with impressive skill right at the table. The flavors are rich but never greasy, and the accompanying pancakes, scallions, and sauces are all beautifully balanced.

The service is warm, attentive, and efficient, and the staff make you feel truly welcome. The atmosphere is elegant yet comfortable—perfect for both family gatherings and special occasions.“

4.4 Superb441 Reviews
Daeho Kalbijim & Beef Soup Korean • $$
1620 Post St, San Francisco - 11.06 miles

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Beef Rib Soup w Rice Cake&Egg Ttoek Kalbi Tang
Daeho Beef Rib Soup Daeho Kalbi Tang
Spicy Beef Rib Soup Spicy Kalbi Tang
Braised Beef Ribs with Cheese
Daeho Premium Beef Rib Soup
combination 모듬 수육
Combination Ox Tail Soup
Braised Short Rib
Beef Brisket Soup
Kalbi Stone Pot

“It's a lot of food...... a whole lot. Careful ordering any appetizers or other starters, because the main dish is a monster in size.

Amazing flavor on everything and the service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend.“

4.5 Superb242 Reviews
Luke's Lobster SoMa Seafood • $$
92 2nd St, San Francisco - 10.1 miles

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Lobster Roll and Crab Roll
Lobster Roll with Fries
Truffle Lobster Roll
Lobster Roll Flight
Truffle Butter Roll
Spicy Honey Butter
Lobster Sandwich
6 Oz Lobster Roll
Truffle Butter
Lobster Bisque

“this is the best lobster roll i’ve ever had in my entire life. such meaty and buttery pieces. got the truffle butter and it was so amazing. please open one of these in toronto i am begging you i will eat there every day! the staff was so kind and cool. i don’t like the chairs but otherwise everything was perfect!“

4.4 Superb147 Reviews
RT Rotisserie Chicken • $
101 Oak St, San Francisco - 11.45 miles

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Sally Hurricane's Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
Half Chicken Fries Greek Salad
Half Chicken and Cauliflower
Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich
rtr Salad Add-On Chicken
Whole Rotisserie Chicken
Fried Half Chicken
Salad with Chicken
Chicken Rice Bowl
Brussels Sprouts

“Had no idea what I was missing. Ever go to a place and after your first bite you realized, ‘hmmm, guess I never really had a good chicken sandwich before’…? My eyes are open people, this place is worthy, period. Had the Sally Hurricane’s Southern Fried Chicken…and now I’m content in life. Give this place a try, plus the prices are way reasonable. Almost forgot…guys…get the fries!!! You’re on Keto? Get over it and cheat, totally worth it.“

4.5 Superb183 Reviews
Pho 2000 Vietnamese • $
637 Larkin St, San Francisco - 10.85 miles

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Pho with Rare Beef Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Curbside pickup: No
Brisket & Tendon Pho w Broccoli & Extra Bean Sprouts
Vermicelli Pork with Egg Rolls
Pork and Shrimp Spring Rolls
Grilled Chicken Vermicelli
Pho Combination Small Size
Blood Rice Noodle Soup
Pho with Crab Paste
Noodle Soup With
Mongolian Beef

“The pho broth was so delicious. The chefs special and a number 2.
I may not be a pho expert however this pho was well worth the 40 min drive.
Service wasn’t bad, had a bit of a language barrier.
When we walked in we thought of turning around as the outside and inside are not appealing to the eyes. However the flavor makes up for it 10fold. Will surely be back“

4.7 Superb196 Reviews
Soupchu | Homemade Soup & Stew Soup • $
1096 Union St, San Francisco - 10.01 miles

Customers` Favorites

Red Lentil Soup
Chicken Stew

“Absolutely amazing and so tasty.“

4.6 Superb29 Reviews
Tín Vietnamese Vietnamese • $$
937 Howard St, San Francisco - 10.7 miles

Customers` Favorites

Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli Noodle Bowl
Grilled Pork Spring Rolls
Lemongrass Pork
Bun Noodle Bowls
Bun Cha Ha Noi
Vegetarian Pho
Shaken Beef
Bun Bo Hue
Hue Rolls
Tin Rolls

“Tried their vermicelli bowl with grilled beef and I thought the flavours and textures were amazing. It came with a generous serving of well seasoned and nicely chargrilled beef. The cold noodles, crisp vegetables and savoury beef were a perfect combination. It was perfect for a light meal.“

4.6 Superb127 Reviews
Moo Bong Ri (MBR Oakland) Korean • $$
4390 Telegraph Ave STE #K, Oakland - 6.35 miles

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Moo Bong RI Sausage Casserole with Pork Sausage Bean Sprouts Rice Cakes and Vegetables Spicy
Spicy Braised Beef Short Ribs 매운갈비찜
Creamy Rose Spicy Rice Cake 로제떡볶이
Traditional Blood Sausage Soup 순대국
spicy acorn noodle 도토리쟁반국수
moo bong ri sausage sautee 순대볶음
Assorted Sausages & Meats 모듬순대
Pork Back Bone Casserole 감자탕
Minced Beef Short Rib Tteok Galbee
Assorted Pork Soup Daeji Gukbop

“We ordered the rose tteokbokki, soy garlic chicken, and seollangtang. It was SO GOOD!!!!! The soy chicken came out really hot but after it cooled down, the sauce was incredible. The seolltangtang was super fresh and clean, very light. The rose tteokbokki took the cake and the portion size is HUGE! Overall an amazing experience, will be back!“

4.6 Superb301 Reviews
Ladle & Leaf Soup • $
2512 Bancroft Way, Berkeley - 4.35 miles

“Great Place! Highly Recommend!“

5 Superb1 Reviews
Sourdough and Co Sandwich Shop • $
2509 Haste St, Berkeley - 4.49 miles

Customers` Favorites

Clam Chowder in Bread Bowl
Crispy Crunchy Chicken
Roast Beef Sandwich
Pastrami & Turkey
Pastrami Sandwich
Caprese Sandwich
The French Dip
Smoked Brisket
Chicken Salad
Greek Salad

“Tasty chowder & friendly staff“

4.6 Superb238 Reviews
Peace Natural Vegan Food Salad • $$
1593 Solano Ave, Berkeley - 2.23 miles

Customers` Favorites

Red Lentil and Mixed Vegetable Soup
Momos \u0026 Rolls
Generous Meal
Lentil Soup
Modest Meal
Fresh Roll
Cookie
Salad
Beans
Greens

“We love coming here and are never disappointed! The food is a daily set selection of healthy, filling, and delicious grains, veggies, etc, and you can pick 3 of the options or get all of them. We especially love the soup that comes with the meal as well! The “generous” size is usually more than one person can finish. The service is always very prompt and welcoming.“

5 Superb63 Reviews
Ladle & Leaf Soup • $
580 California St, San Francisco - 9.92 miles

Customers` Favorites

Organic Southwestern Corn Chowder Soup

“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.“

3.3 Good10 Reviews
Anja’s Salad • $
1966 University Ave, Berkeley - 3.76 miles

Customers` Favorites

Delicate Fish Medley in Creamy Mustard Sauce
Savory Egg & Golden Potato Mini Casserole
Poppy Seed \u0026 Coconut Streusel Slice
Gluten-Free Winterly Almond Cake Slice
Pear-Ginger-Orange Streusel
Decaf Chicory Coffee 16oz
Drip Coffee 16oz
Doughnut

“Genuinely the best breakfast/brunch experience ever. The food was INCREDIBLE the cake tasted so delicious and I highly highly recommend. The service was so great and everyone needs to try this place. There’s also a gorgeous rose garden in the back“

5 Superb33 Reviews
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LELEKA Ukrainian • $
40 Belden Pl, San Francisco - 10.07 miles

Customers` Favorites

Spinach and Chicken Piroshki
Chicken and Beef Hand Pies
Beef Gouda Dumplings 20pcs
Chicken Dumplings
Cabbage Rolls 2pcs
Beef Gouda Pelmeni
Slice of Rye Bread
Mushroom Pirojki
Potato Dumplings
Cheese Pancakes

“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☺️“

4.5 Superb177 Reviews
Pho de Nguyen Vietnamese • $
501 6th St, San Francisco - 10.89 miles

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Pork Vermicelli Bowl
Pho Vit Quay Roast Duck Pho
Pho GA Chicken Pho
Beef Pho

“I walked through the trenches of San Francisco at 9pm to the only open pho place in the area. I was greeted at the door by Phong and he sat me immediately. Phong was a very pleasant server and was so accommodating. He brought me over every garnish you could’ve imagined without me even asking. I ordered the beef combination pho and it was phenomenal! The best I’ve ever had, it truly hit the spot.“

4.5 Superb70 Reviews
Monster Phở Vietnamese • $
360 40th St, Oakland - 6.71 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pandan Leaf Coconut Waffle with Ice Cream
Monster Vermicelli Combo Bun DAC Biet
Pandan Leaf Coconut Waffle Ice Cream
Monster Rice Combo Com DAC Biet
Monster Pho Combo Pho DAC Biet
Fresh Spring Rolls Goi Cuon
Monster Vermicelli Combo
Imperial Rolls Cha Gio
Vermicelli Noodles Bun
Iced Ginger Lemonade

“Monster Pho is an absolute gem, both in terms of food + value, and community support; they've just announced that until SNAP benefits are fully restored, kids under 12 can get pho for free if you show them your SNAP card (and a discount for parents, but no purchase necessary for the kids' pho).

I could not be prouder or more grateful to have a business like this in our area. Get some delicious food and support their community efforts! I love their bahn mi, it's definitely one of the best values in the area, and I've never had to wait long for take out (can't speak to dine-in service but I would guess it's also fab).“

4.5 Superb151 Reviews
Ladle & Leaf Soup • $
1300 Clay St, Oakland - 7.97 miles

Customers` Favorites

Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad

“I ordered the chicken noodle and tomato soup to be delivered. The soup was very good, but the bread was NOT sour dough as expected, it was a cut in half hoagie roll...yuk! This was a HUGE disappointment as I only eat sourdough or dark rye bread. Esp in the bay area where Sourdough is the go to. You need to serve what you say you have. This kind of stuff drives me crazy. It is as if the customer is not going to know...not good!“

3.3 Good16 Reviews