26 Best Soup in San Francisco

“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!“

“Our party of 4 pre-ordered a whole Peking duck. It did not disappoint. It was moist and tender. Not greasy as some I have had. It is served with crepes instead of the usual buns. We ate every piece! The miso sea bass was so moist and buttery! We totally agreed it was the best we've ever had! The garlic pea sprouts were cooked just right. For dessert we had the almond jello bunnies. So cute! Could have had more almond flavor but we all finished it anyways! Our server was pleasant and fun. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. Wish I could remember her name. Would definitely eat here again! Note: they have an 8% surcharge for employee whatever. Typical of SF restaurants.“

“The rice at the bottom of the bowl. That's all I have to say. The drippings of the chicken just sink all throughout the rice and pools at the bottom. And it's the BEST part. The roasted chicken was also way better than I expected. Usually the roasted chicken skin at other places is soft but this one was perfectly crispy. The chimichurri was also really good.“

“Daeho is hands down my favorite Korean spot. The kalbi jjim is the best, and it’s the main reason we keep coming back. There’s always a line here, so definitely try to get on the waitlist if you can, otherwise be ready to wait. The vibe is pretty noisy and bustling, but the food makes it all worth it. Great spot if you’re craving amazing Korean comfort food.“

“Walked in on a cold windy summer evening. Was surprised to see so many open tables.

We ordered the Tea Leaf salad, Garlic Noodles, and Silver Glass Noodle Soup.

All the dishes tasted great. The soup surprisingly also came with a couple of delicious quail eggs!

Quantities were generous.

Great meal.“

“loved it! duck was delicious!“

“I discovered an amazing soup restaurant in the Outer Sunset. I have now been multiple times and every soup I have tried from pumpkin miso to clam chowder has been delicious. The staff is very friendly and accommodating and I met the owners John and his wife Kristen who are delightful. I highly recommend Rusty Ladle especially on those cold San Francisco days. They also have a wonderful outside patio when the weather is nice. I would give 6 stars if I could.“

“just lovely! vegan friendly but the fried chicken was tops!“

“So good! They have many different combinations of dumpling fillings. We went with the three treasures, and the mushroom & chicken filling, one with soup and one without, they were both so good. The soup that it comes with is filled with seaweed, and a light savory broth. I highly suggest adding vinegar to the broth to bring out the flavor even more. And you make your own dipping sauce at the table for your dumplings as well.

Service was great, and the food came out quickly. Plenty of seating, with wall decorations.“

“They have so many soup options but was not in the mood for that so we got the dry noodles which were delish paired w the beef skewers. Pretty affordable too!! Also the owner was soooooo sweet 🥹 he gave us free sesame balls and was so accommodating during our stay.“

“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.“

“This restaurant l restaurant has a handful of minor flaws for their higher prices.

We started with their happy hour appetizers: TSK fries and fried cauliflower. The fries tasted great with the seasoning, but it kept falling off so most bites were plain. The cauliflower was well-executed but uninteresting. We also tried a sake flight, which was excellent and showed a lot of variety.

For mains, we ordered dipping noodles and spicy miso ramen. The ramen has excellent ingredients including lucious pork belly and a perfectly done egg. However, the broth was salty and oily enough to slightly upset the stomach. The dipping noodles were very high quality with flavorful broth, but we generally preferred the ramen on our return visit. The pork rice bowl is an amazing value at $10 and is a meal in itself; it's my new favorite dish. Most mains are $22.

The first time service was very attentive, verging on overbearing. The second time was better. The interior atmosphere is beautiful, although it gets pretty loud when busy. Finally, we were disappointed to see that all of their new promotional signs are made with AI.“

“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.“

“I stopped by this family-owned diner while visiting San Francisco, and it instantly became one of my favorite breakfast spots. You can feel the care and pride the family puts into their food and service the moment you walk in.

I ordered the scrambled eggs with hashbrowns, white toast, and cooked ham — everything was cooked perfectly. The eggs were soft and fluffy, the hashbrowns had that perfect crispy-on-the-outside texture, and the ham was flavorful and cooked just right. Even the toast came out warm and perfectly toasted. You can tell they use fresh ingredients and really know their way around a breakfast plate.

The atmosphere is welcoming and has that classic, comforting diner feel. The staff was kind, attentive, and made me feel right at home. It’s the kind of place that reminds you why family-owned restaurants are so special.

They’re cash-only, which wasn’t a problem at all — honestly it adds to the charm and old-school vibe of the place.

If you’re in San Francisco and want a delicious, heartfelt breakfast made with real care, I highly recommend stopping by. I’ll definitely be coming back on my next trip!“

“We were craving for some pho as a hangover cure and found this place! We were seated quickly when we arrived, and the room was already full!

I ordered their imperial rolls, and the large #1 House special beef soup noodle, which comes with sliced lean beef, brisket, beef tendon, beef tripe, beef balls, and a side plate of bean sprouts, basil, jalopieno, and lemon.

The imperial rolls were just alright; they didn't have enough flavor, lacking the distinct white pepper taste. I would try their shrimp spring rolls next time!

The combination pho tasted delicious, the broth was fragrant, the noodles were cooked to the right texture, and it came loaded with meats.

The staff was attentive, the food came out quickly, and they served hot tea! On top of that, the prices were really reasonable. Highly recommended!“

“I had ordered chicken samosa without mayo and chicken lollypop. It was served extremely fresh and hot & the dishes were yummy. Thanks Papa's Kitchen. InshaaAllah I will order again👍“

“Good dumplings. We got the spicy pork and chive dumplings. The chive was a little more than the meat in the dumplings but overall quite good. Also got the dan dan noodles, which I prefer with a little more sichuan peppers and spicier but this was quite good. The onion pancakes were crispy and less oily than other places so overall quite good.

The service was quick and efficient.“

“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.“

“We got the mushroom broth, instant noodles, handmade noodles, and an assortment of tofu and veggies.

First of all, the service was excellent. We came in closer to closing than we would have liked but were welcomed with open arms. We especially appreciated the complimentary desert.

Second of all, the sauce options were amazing. Everything was fresh and delicious, and we loved how spicy the chili oil was.

Third, all the ingredients were high quality. We especially loved the tofu skin and handmade noodles

We will be coming back! This definitely was the best hot pot we have had in San Francisco. Very grateful to have such a great option in the neighborhood.“

“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. 😀🙁“

“French Fries as a side are not on our menu. I politely informed this man that I could not accommodate a side order of French fries, I understand that is ridiculous to people, but no one has ever given me so much push back before. I politely informed these people that I couldn’t do that and they wouldn’t take no for an answer, I do understand their perspective. Their review was so mean and no they don’t feel any real empathy, or they would not have posted that. They insisted on getting their way and called it ridiculous and were intimidating to me, yes you bullied someone and they cried. Cashiers are people too. I promise if you visit this location so will be honest with what I can provide you and give you my best. This interaction actually stood out as the single worst interaction I’ve had with any customer in 7 months, because they were MEAN. To go out of your way to leave a one star review because you didn’t get your way is petty to say the least. I hope everyone is blessed and having a beautiful life Including Mr. Kudszus. I understand not everyone is kind and people like to make others feel bad. I love to make people happy with what I CAN do, if you are respectful to people they usually don’t cry. Take care everyone, thank you for my first negative review! Some people wake up and spread pain. I spread joy and move on to a new day.

“Stopped in with the fam (party of 6), place was empty. Tried to order 4 lobster rolls and 2 fries — nothin’ crazy. The waitress looked like a deer in headlights, started talkin’ ‘bout how she’s all alone, then bless her heart, she broke down cryin’ right there.

We felt awful for her, but y’all… that ain’t how a restaurant should run. Sure thing we left. Hands down the strangest, most uncomfortable place we ever stepped foot in.”“

“One of the best sandwiches I’ve eaten in a long time I ate today at Blue Barn in Cole Valley. What’s that sandwich? The Barn BLT. Chèvre meets bacon meets creamy pesto meets holy yum. It’s big too, filling. Will be coming back for another soon. I also really enjoy the ambiance; spacious with ample seating, rustic charm in a clean setting.“

“Absolutely amazing and so tasty.“

“WenChang is a winner. I was staying a couple blocks away and stumbled upon this nondescript neighborhood eatery, and I’m so glad I did. The food and prices were great. The crispy honey sesame chicken was a treat. I’m not a big fan of sweet dishes, but this plate was loaded with nice pieces of chicken, fried to perfection with the perfect mixture of sweetness and sesame. The soup dumplings are another must-try dish—savory and juicy. The vegetable chow mein was
fresh and not overly cooked. They have two prices for many entrees: cash and credit card. So make sure to bring cash for the best prices.“

“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.“

“Good customer service and recommend it to people !“