12 Best Soup in Oakland

“Moo Bong Ri is one of my favorite Korean restaurants in the area, especially when I'm craving something warm and comforting. Their gukbap is the reason I keep coming back. The broth is rich, flavorful, and comforting without being too heavy, and the portions are very satisfying.

The food always tastes fresh, and the side dishes complement the meal perfectly. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere, and the service is friendly and efficient.

If you're a fan of Korean comfort food, I highly recommend trying the gukbap here. It's one of the best I've had, and I'll definitely be back for more!“

“I’ve been going to Monster Pho ever since I moved to Oakland five years ago, and it has become my go to spot for pho. I usually keep it simple and order the rare steak pho without adding much because the broth speaks for itself. As someone who has had pho from all over the Bay Area, I can honestly say that Monster Pho has a style of broth that is uniquely their own. It tastes like a family recipe that has been perfected over time. It is rich, comforting, and consistently delicious.

What keeps me coming back is not just the food. The staff has always been friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere makes you want to stay awhile. As a father of four with kids ranging from a teenager to toddlers, finding places that work for the whole family is important. I’ve been bringing my children here since they were little, and Monster Pho has become one of those special Oakland traditions for us.

I also really appreciate the role they play in the community. They are always supporting local causes, hosting fundraisers, and finding ways to give back. In a city as vibrant and diverse as Oakland, places like Monster Pho matter. They help create the sense of community that makes this city special.

Great food, great people, and a great atmosphere. I’m grateful Oakland has places like Monster Pho, and I look forward to bringing my family here for many years to come.

Dominic“

“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.“

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

“After visiting this place twice, it goes straight to top 2 on my favorite restaurants!

Every single dish was just an extraordinary explosion of taste in your mouth 🤤🤤🤤!

The service, just wow! The waitress was literally on top of everything. Even whit the room well packed of people. 👏

Something else I love of this place is the presentation of the dishes, it’s so clean, delicate and simple but effective! ❤️❤️“

“The portions were huge and amazing, the chives pancake was both fluffy and crispy. The restaurant was gorgeous, expansive and really clean. The utensils are made from heavy brass and steel and were the most beautiful metal utensils I have ever encountered. Everything was wonderful and the soups were nourishing and delicious, the banchan was generous, and I recommend this place unreservedly.“

“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!“

“Thanh Ky is a public institution. They have the best noodles hands down. My go to order is the number one with soup on the side. I also highly recommend the tender chicken over fried rice. If you're ever craving a hearty noodle dish, this is the place to go to. The food also comes out extremely quickly as well with reasonable prices.“

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

“The food is good, the portions are generous, and the prices are a bargain. The restaurant seems to cater towards the student lunch crowd, so the lines can get long.
I have tried the kimchi fried rice, the popcorn chicken, and the beef Bulgari, and I can recommend them all“

“Great food and good service“

“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.“