50 Best Soup in Los Angeles

“This place is soooo EPIC!! So epic the cast of Parasite movie ate here after winning the #Oscars! Nackchi bokum was the best I ever ate but everything was authentic and delicious!! 🦑👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️“

“Very kind and attentive server who seemed to be handling half the restaurant by himself.

Tofu soup was good, but nothing mind-blowing. They're generous with their bonchon (sides), but I didn't like how watery the kimchi was. Bulgogi was fine.

I'm interested in seeing what other Korean restaurants LA has to offer, but based off this experience, I've had better Korean food for cheaper in Vancouver and Dallas.“

“Really good food worth of your money😊“

“The food here is phenomenal, especially compared to other Peruvian restaurants like pollo Inca. While it may not be the same, it’s definitely better in flavor. Everything is never bland, and the flavoring is exceptional. I can’t recommend it enough; you have to try it!

I wish I had pictures, but I was in a rush. They do have complimentary sauces and bread. The portions are generous, and the agua fresca is made in-house.
A bit pricey, but will pay for great service and taste in food. Gracias. ☺“

“Hardly a wait before 1pm 5-10. The entrance of the place is where the parking lot is, not on the corner of 5th street were I entered from 😅 they are very quick at clearing tables to let in more guests for dine in.

Ordered the brisket and it was delicious. Light and flavorful. Like others have stated, add your green onions and salt pepper or chili to your liking. Their radish and kimchi banchan were fresh and flavorful, my favorite being the radish! The milky smooth bone broth tasted delicious. Not heavy at all and so comforting!“

“สนุกสนานอาหารอร่อย บรรยากาศดีมีระดับ“

“Amazing experience at Corner Place! I forgot to ask for our server’s name, but all of the ajummas (아줌마) working there were incredibly kind and welcoming. The food was amazing and there was SO much of it!

Our server kept taking care of us throughout meal, bringing us more food, cutting things for us, and getting everything ready so we could just eat and enjoy. It really felt like being taken care of by Korean aunties. 😂❤“

“อาหารอร่อย บริการดีมากๆครับ 😇🙏🏻“

“Me gusta la comida pero no tienen q perder el cuidado en la presentación de los platos y asegurarse q lleven todo eso es muy importante aun tengan mucha junte haser los platos con la misma cuidado de ciempre“

“Chichen Itza is a local gem; a real, honest cocina Yucateco. I often find that even if yucatecan cuisine is on a menu of a restaurant, it may be half hearted, perhaps assuming the flavors and heat won't sell. Absolutely not the case her

Chichen Itza is a small, but confident showcase. There is consistent high quality to the food, which is artfully prepared and served. The dishes include delicacies such as: Cochinita Pibil, Poc Chuc, Relleno Negro, Agua de Chaya, and others. Humble, basic ingredients from the earth and sea, crafted into dishes possessing impeccable flavor and soul.

For those wary of high scoville numbers, the heat is restrained, but you can lay it on too and enjoy the wonderful flavor that can be harnessed from the Habanero.

As it is within a food court, and there is the intensely popular Holbox next door, the smell of ceviche and other uncooked seafood can be present. Finding seating can be challenging as well. Do not let this keep you from going.

Park on the street, and ignore the line out the door for Holbox. The food, and the people of Chichen Itza are worth every effort to come enjoy.“

“Amazing authentic Korean food! The kkakdugi was incredibly fresh and delicious, and all of the side dishes were excellent. The food was flavorful, the portions were generous, and the service was warm and friendly. Highly recommend this restaurant if you're craving authentic Korean comfort food. I'll definitely be back!“

“The best Japanese curry in LA, and we have tried a lot of places, believe me!!! Has options for vegetarians and vegans too! The miso soup comes with a lot of the meals and it's so good too. The staff know us now and they are all lovely! It's pretty small inside so probably not the best for a super big group but great for a more intimate night out and of course take out as well!“

“The stars aligned. We were overjoyed to find a BOB vegan restaurant, inspired by grandcestor Dr. Sebi's alkaline nutritional guide. Highly recommend Beyond Vegan - Culver City. The food was flavorful. My friend ordered the namesake quesadillas, and I ordered the jackfruit tacos with mango salsa. Double the flavor - we shared our meals. Yum! The portions were large, filling, and pleased my soul. What I thought to be a side of mashed sweet potatoes was warm, smooth mashed beans. Tacos and quesadillas on point. Purple wild rice was a delightful surprise. Diversity in texture, flavor, colors, and quality ingredients. No better way to catch up with a friend than eating outdoors at Beyond Vegan!“

“I love this place! I used to live nearby and i stumbled in right at opening time my first day. they have a wait if you're going at popular times. Small strip mall parking.

wow, i became a loyal fan of the cheonggukjang, which i never had before. The owner is kind, and it feels like we're being taken care of like I'm at their home.

i am not korean, and especially at that early time 10 years ago I was often the only non-korean... but when they saw me eating cheonggukjang not bbq, i got some nods of approval 🤣 One korean man came up to my table after i ate once and asked me how i know this soup because it's controversial with even koreans.

But i loveeee fermented foods. and honestly, anytime i was sick this soup made me better in a day. I miss living so close to it, i have to make special trips to go now.

I tell all lovers of korean food to go here!“

“Broth was delicious. The deep umami and subtlety of clam notes made the ramen stock special. Adding the sides they offer like, garlic crisps, were a plus. However, in my opinion, I felt like the ramen noodles did not give the dish its 100%. My partner said it was good overall and I am just slightly nitpicking due to personal preferences of noodles, which were too dense to my liking. I felt like the noodles took away the broth’s complexity rather than a nice balance. At the end I just kept drinking the soup. The chashu pork was tender and not dry at all.

Aside from the ramen, the appetizers such as the karaage, were crunchy and slightly juicy on the inside. The takoyaki was also nice as well.

Overall, the vibe of the restaurant felt cozy and modern, yet I wish they could have played some music to add a little more atmosphere. Service was prompt and quick.“

“Staff friendly and awesome Thai foods“

“We really enjoyed every dish we ordered. The food was delicious and had an authentic, traditional Thai flavor. The restaurant was also very accommodating and happy to adjust the dishes to suit our preferences. The service was excellent, and the staff were warm and friendly. They gave us honest recommendations on what to order, which we really appreciated. The prices were also very reasonable. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience.“

“Oh wow! They updated their menu and it got so busy today.
This place has always been a favorite of mine and my boyfriend whenever the seasonal flue or friends visit.
#3 is always been very nutritious, clean, and fulfilling.
Has lots of parking, makes you feel like your home, and the owners are very personable even when it’s busy. The servers may not talk much but they mean well and efficient,“

“My first time and very satisfied. I ordered pork soup with rice and it is soooooo good!“

“Me encanto este lugar todo muy rico y muy atentos buen servicio“

“6/10 napa wrapped bossam.
Light 7/10 radish bossam
Bossam is reasonably priced.

Kimchi Jiggae light 6/10 better than expected.
Bonchan typical. Still sadly don’t like kimchi
4/10 seafood pancake. Undersalted and generally bland.
3/10 Veg pancake also undersalted and bland.“

“A must. So delicious. Can't wait to go back!! Thank goodness for friends that share food stories. �“

“Delicious 👌 the greatest meal at Korea town LA“

“Food is great yet it takes awhile so order ahead.“

“This Korean restaurant is absolutely fantastic and deserves full marks. The side dishes are freshly made and full of rich flavors. The food we ordered tastes amazing. The staff are warm, attentive and quick to refill our plates. The dining space is clean with a cozy Korean vibe. Portions are generous for the price. It was such a wonderful meal, and I will definitely come back to try more dishes soon.“

“their foods are good.. i like it..“

“Delicious Udon and other Japanese specialties“

“Hole-in-the-wall place specializing in simple soups and soondae (Korean blood sausage). It’s run by an older Korean woman who doesn’t speak any English but is super sweet. It makes me sad that I hardly see anyone in there but I don’t know why since the food is good and affordable. It may confuse people that the sign says Golmok Restaurant. I’ve ordered the spicy soondae soup and the small soondae plate. I prefer the soondae plate because I think the soup makes the soondae a bit soggy and the plate is a bigger portion.“

“A 4 in one location! Loved the variety of the different type of foods! The soups were delicious, the smash burger smelled good(didn’t taste it was for my young son) which he said was good, the arugula salad so tasty and the pink power salad was indescribable(that good) definitely coming back again. The young lady who took our order was so kind too!“

“Excellent, clean, attentive, friendly service. Definitely would go back.“

“Compared to other Sullungtang places around K town, their Sullungtang meat is more gamey and pungent, especially tripe mix soup. But a lot of OGs may prefer it that way for being more true to the traditional taste. It was still enjoyable but it's just that I perfer more clean and distilled taste, e.g. Jin Sullungtang in Cerritos/Cypress or maybe Sulga. Personally this was not for me.

Also summer radish Kkakdugi has a bit of strange flavor too, a bit dish-soapy. That's a thing with summer radish but this one was a bit strong.“

“Best KBBQ ever! They never skimp on banchan - it's full 10 dish traditional banchan versus other gentrified spots that only give 3 or 4, AND it comes with steamed egg! Their prices are very reasonable and best quality of meat of all the places I've tried. The staff is so sweet and everything tastes homemade. My go-to spot!!!“

“I’ll be honest, was initially skeptical by these Drunken Noodles considering how ‘plain’ I thought they looked, but clearly I didn’t know what I was talking about. Drunken Noodles is my favorite food in the world and these were hands down the best I’ve ever had. Incredibly light and aromatic. I will absolutely be coming back next time in in LA.“

“Came in for the first time a few years ago because I was interested in the "twice-fried noodles" (tsuivan)... was instantly hooked. Everything here is just produced with so much attention to detail and served with such charisma. Highly recommend, also try the salted milk tea 😁😁“

“A MUST!!! CANNOT BEAT THE PRICE ON AUTHENTIC real homemade dishes that soothe the SOUL! A lot of elderly Koreans feasting here, you know that’s a good sign! I was
blown away but the banchan (side dishes) the flavors just explode with depth! Hearty meaty generous portions with every bowl!! Anything you feel like, you’re gonna love it. Amazing owner super kind and humble hardworking. Bring your group of friends and family to pig out on excellent homemade Korean food.“

“조미료가 전혀 들어가지 않은 깔끔하고 맛있고 풍성한 음식은 한 사람 한 사람의 건강을 우선하는 주인의 따뜻한 마음까지 합하여 최고의 레스토랑으로 추천합니다!!!“

“A small, local hole in the wall for sure, tho it's just across irving middle school 🤩 I'm born and raised in Glendale, and I hate that I didn't notice this place sooner, as it's a bit hard to spot on the main street while driving.

My husband and I came for lunch. We ordered the Special pho and beef pho, which was about 18$ and 17$ with tax, and a thai tea. All were delicious, and portion size matched the price point 🫶🏽 I couldn't finish all of mine, but husband gobbled his down quick

The restaurant is quaint and the space small but not tight. There was plenty of seating indoors, and kept cool in the summer heat 👍🏼

Free parking is behind the building, fitting about 3-4 cars, as well as limited free street parking 👍🏼“

“hands down my #1 korean food joint! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“QUALITY AUTHENTIC KOREAN FOOD AT KOREA TOWN. PORK NECK SOUP THE BEST“

“My parents came out of town and wanted to try fresh raw crab and after browsing multiple websites we landed on this restaurant. The crab was perfect and exactly what they were craving. Food was really good and we really enjoyed it. We will definitely go back when they are back in town.“

“All Korean menus are okay. I feel like I am in Seoul, South Korea..🥰🥰“

“This is one of my favorite places on Sawtelle.
Everything I’ve ordered has been excellent, and the Galbi and Seafood Sundubu stand out.
I usually dine in, though I sometimes order food to go. The quality has been consistently outstanding.
The restaurant is comfortable, and the staff are very friendly.

With so many great restaurants lining Sawtelle Blvd, located in the area known as Little Osaka, it can be hard to decide where to eat. This place is always at the top of my list.“

“Wow, can't believe places like this still exist--a wonderful, old school korean restaurant that focuses on the important things: amazing kimchi, homemade noodle/sujebi, delicious homemade dumplings, the best yukejang... The owners are lovely and sweet, and my parents, who are super hard to please, were all smile with the entire meal :) Thank you!!“

“It is your typical mom and pop's Korean soup joint. The atmosphere is like a cafeteria filled with photos of the past, simple and clean. It has a small menu, but the soup base is amazing. The beef broth has tremendous amount of flavor, clean, rich, the beef and tendons are succulent. The soup is not seasoned (salted) so you can taste the original beef flavor, and you can add the salt as you like it. The simple meal for two is about $50. It was a great find for us.“

“Salata is a great choice for a fresh, healthy, and customizable meal. The selection of crisp greens, fresh toppings, and flavorful dressings makes it easy to create the perfect salad or wrap. The ingredients taste fresh, portions are satisfying, and the staff is friendly and efficient. A convenient spot for a quick lunch or a lighter meal without sacrificing flavor.“

“I have tried so many Pho places in my little lifetime and all I can say is this is the BEST! This little hidden gem in K-Town serves a flavorful bowl of goodness. I’ve been coming here for years and they are still consistent with the great food they provide. On top of the Pho I also recommend the 4 season rolls which are very yummy and the refreshing and creamy Thai Tea. I always bring my friends and family here and our belly’s are always satisfied. It doesn’t get better than this!“

“Going to miss this place now that it's closing down. Got introduced to this place by a friend and been going to eat there sense. The food is good, love the honey sesame chicken, the prices are fairly low compared to any food location around the area. They're very generous with the amount of protein they give too. This was the place to go if you didn't want to spend money and now it's closing. Going to miss they're water too, it was nice and cool, perfect. I suggest visiting they're sister location in Ktown and giving them support as they're a family owned business that's been in the community for a long time.“

“Tenatively as I went too early so choices limited in prepared lunch combo. Small business. For $40 inclusive, I got 2 items combo with rice but maybe I should have chose chicken curry with rice instead of eggplant shown here. I also ordered ginger chicken rice and spicy basil beef rice. The presentation and aroma were there. Will try again.“

“I ate here with my friends today. I got the beef stew and chicken wings. My friend got the butchers Adana kebab and fries. Also had the red lentil soup and chicken noodle soup as well. Everything was delicious! Honestly some of the best Mediterranean food in Los Angeles. They are on all the delivery apps, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and grubhub. They are open late till 1 am if you ever want some late night healthy food. You’re not gonna find a healthier option within a 5 mile radius. They just started cooking the kabobs on an outdoor charcoal grill. The chicken wings were cooked to perfection, perfectly seasoned and charred. Amillrilo Peruvian sauce is a must on the wings.

I normally get the awake salad, which is by far one of the best salads I’ve ever had. The portion is absolutely huge it can be two meals if you wanted it too.

The mezze platter was amazing as well. The beef and lamb mix on the kebab was very unique never had anything like that before. The meat was tender and juicy.

Everything is cooked with olive oil.

The parking lot can get full when Apollonias is open on weds-Sunday. The parking lot is pretty open on Monday and Tuesday. There is always metered street parking available as well.

I would definitely eat here over everytable in the same plaza. They are always busy in the morning so make sure to order ahead of time. They do catering for Netflix and a lot of the local entertainment companies so if ya come in the morning you’ll see hundreds of plates being prepped for all their lunch orders.

The owner Hazer is a former model (super handsome dude). He genuinely cares about providing healthy food for his customers and treats everyone like family. You can see his attention to detail in the quality control he does with each plate. He always makes sure to run a tight ship with his employees and keeping a clean kitchen.“

“is very good in the best restaurant it made me feel like I was at my own kitchen“