50 Best Soup in San Francisco

“Luke’s Lobster is the best! We discovered it on the East Coast and like it so much that every time we come to San Francisco, we make a special trip. Johnny was behind the counter today - courteous, professional, and friendly. Such fast service and such tasty food. We get the select lobster and seafood trio every time we come and are never disappointed. They even throw in a bag of chips and soft drink, and a dill pickle spear.“

“Lovely Peking Duck experience, highly recommend. Visited with a group of 6 to celebrate a birthday and it was a great choice. Each dish was well presented, rich in flavours and felt very fresh. I was pleasantly surprised about their XLB too!“

“Cozy little restaurant with some counter seating and an outdoor park let, with art on the walls. Homemade soups and sandwiches are tasty and filling with both vegetarian and carnivore options - l love the fresh tomato soup with basil cream and Schmelty cheese sandwich which seems to consist entirely of melted crusty cheese. The service is warm and friendly.“

“This is one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco and one of the best places to get rotisserie chicken everything is fresh juicy. The fried chicken sandwich is delicious. Comes with great sauces and customer service. This location is always been fantastic.“

“really friendly staff and great eats! we will be back to work through the entire menu!“

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

“The beef noodles soup is one of the best in the bay area with the broth so clear and most tasty of all beef soup. The hand made noodles tasted so fresh.
The soup dumpling was steamed to order so it took a bit long but came out deliciously.
Would like to come back and try the chive cake and cucumber salad.
Service was friendly.“

“This was phenomenal. The soup broth was SO flavorful and the egg looked like it was birthed by a golden chicken. Seriously incredible. My only qualm is that they don’t let you adjust the toppings. I personally don’t like pork but was unable to switch it out for another type of meat. Other than that, seriously great ramen. Server was super nice as well and the vibes were great.“

“Pho 2000 is a no-nonsense hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese spot that is not especially fancy or polished, but it is serving up piping hot, flavorful bowls of pho that absolutely hit the spot. The staff were all super friendly and very prompt with things like water, tea, and bussing dirty plates and bowls, which I really appreciated.

I ordered the #3, the beef pho with rare steak, well-done flank, tendon, and tripe. I tried the broth on its own first and it had a nice depth of flavor before I added my usual dashes of hoisin and sriracha. I also ordered the rare steak on the side since I hate when it gets overcooked, and it was a good test of how hot the soup was when the slices started to turn that perfect light pink gradually as it continued to simmer in the broth.

I liked the pieces of tendon and tripe that were in the bowl, but honestly there could have been a lot more of both since those are some of my favorite bites of pho. The goi cuon, or shrimp and pork spring rolls, were pretty standard and decently fresh, though I'm not sure I'd order them again given the price as they were effectively 2 long rolls cut into 6 pieces for over $10.

Overall, this is a great spot if you're just looking to scratch a quick pho fix and happen to be in the neighborhood.“

“Went with a party of 12 and joined the waitlist early so we were able to get seated pretty quick! Our table ordered one kalbijim medium spicy with cheese and one mild kalbijim. Between the two we liked the medium spicy with cheese a lot more since we thought the mild one a little too sweet.

Meat was super tender and so were the veggies, and it paired very nicely with the purple rice! Wish they had more variety for their side dishes but rly delicious over all, just a little pricy!“

“The food is really good, when we got there we didn’t need to wait at all and I never liked Asian food but I gave that place a chance and I really loved it and I ate a lot of things and the waitress ate really nice and the food doesn’t take long to get served!!This is the best Asian spot in California!“

“Dumpling Bites catered my client’s birthday party in San Francisco on Sunday, and they were absolutely amazing! They pulled off a last-minute miracle for us and were professional, reliable, and right on time. The food was delicious, and our guests loved everything.

A special shout-out to Jason, the manager—he is truly the best! He was incredibly helpful, responsive, and made the entire process stress-free. I highly recommend Dumpling Bites for any event and will definitely work with them again!“

“Had the tea tree salad, coconut paratha, and chicken garlic noodles. Everything was delicious. This place is much better than some of the more well known Burmese restaurants in SF. The service was very friendly and the restaurant was clean and comfortable. Will definitely be back!“

“This is by far the best hot pot that I have ever been to. The staff were so friendly and attentive, and the food and broth were delicious. They had a variety of vegetable, meat, and seafood options, and the sauce bar was clean and well-stocked. I will definitely be coming back!“

“How did I not find this place sooner?
It’s a tasty, visually pleasing, and active dining experience.

Our group came in for a foggy, cozy Sunday lunch before the church crowd. We ordered the tomato fish, sichuan beef, and original YunNan noodle bowls. We were delighted with the bridge of ingredients that you can personally add to your hot soup and noodles.

I loved my original YunNan bone broth flavor that tasted clean and flavorful. Service is quick and kind. Decor really emphasizes the YunNan culture and they have custom wooden benches. Check this place out if you’re on Balboa!“

“Good customer service and recommend it to people !“

“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.“

“Absolutely amazing and so tasty.“

“Ordered chicken pho. Loved the broth flavor and noodle texture. Also, I appreciated the smart packaging very much for a takeout order. They serve noodles, chicken, onions and cilantro in a bowl and broth in a separate container. You can pour the broth into a bowl and it's ready to consume!“

“Delicious food, large portions, affordable price. Run by the sweetest lady who was so patient and helpful. I ordered at the restaurant and I didn’t have to wait long for my order to be ready. I can’t believe more people aren’t talking about this place! I will certainly be back for more, after I finish the week’s-worth of leftovers. Just a heads up, it’s takeout only but don’t let that deter you.

Edit: came back again because the food was so delicious and affordable the first time around. This time I got general Cho’s chicken, tofu with vegetables (similar flavoring to the cashew chicken but no cashews), and pork fried rice (heaped with lots of pork!) I also got the cream cheese wontons which were divine“

“At first glance, Joe’s Coffee Shop doesn’t really look like a place you’d immediately walk into — it’s small, simple, and pretty unassuming from the outside. But that’s exactly what makes this family-owned spot so special. Once you step inside, it feels incredibly cozy, welcoming, and authentic.
We ended up having breakfast there twice during our stay because after our first visit, we already knew we wanted to come back the next morning. The food was delicious both times, freshly made, generous, and served with so much warmth and friendliness.
Places like this are what make a trip memorable. If you’re looking for a genuine, cozy breakfast spot in San Francisco, this is definitely one to visit.“

“Really enjoyed the Mala spicy fish fillet mixian! The broth was the highlight deep, flavorful, and super comforting. The fish tasted fresh and tender, and the noodles soaked up the flavor really well. The restaurant felt clean and cozy, and the service was friendly. There was no long wait when we went. The prices are reasonable too. Definitely will come back!“

“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.“

“This place is fantastic! As an asian who is longing for some comfort foods, this place served the best pho. The broth is delicious, they put right amount of spices, the meatball was juicy, and the beef was so tender. We ordered spicy chicken rice as well and it was also bomb!“

“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☺️“

“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 favorite neighborhood tasty savory spicy food place, plenty none spicy vegetarian dishes, their lunch menu comes with salads and soup and a bowl of rice, best value!“

“The name is so fitting! King of noods indeed!
I was in SF for some work stuff and had to go there twice because it was that good !
The beef chow fun was the right balance of onions, noods, and meat! The meat was also super tender 😍
The cold beef tendons were really yummy too!
Next time, I need to try some of the greens and heard the dumplings were also very good!

The service was impeccable - the two young gentlemen did an excellent job managing a relatively busy / small place!

Overall highly recommend!“

“Top notch. I’d highly recommend the sizzling platters. The Sizzling Beef Bomb was excellent. Fresh with very tender beef. The Sizzling Salmon with curry sauce was very nicely done as well. 👍 all round“

“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.“

“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.“

“loved it! duck was delicious!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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. 😀🙁“

“Great Food! And Very nice Small Restaurant“

“Our clay pots were delicious (salted fish with diced chicken, and house special lamb stew), with perfectly crusty rice. We like spice, so added a little of their pickled peppers and pickle juice to our clay pots. The pea sprouts we ordered (off menu) were tender, with a little garlic. Appreciated the free tea and soup. Service was friendly and efficient. Basic tables and dinnerware made it feel even more authentic.“

“Total hidden gem in SF. It’s low key and does take out only, but don’t let that fool you, this place rivals SF’s finest establishments. I moved in a few blocks down the street and have been ordering take out almost every day as I unpack. I’ve tried the chicken hummus plate, meatball and rice plate, and the Beyran Soup. Literally each dish was 5/5 amazing. The soup was the best soup I’ve ever had in my life. Super rich flavor, but not overly salty. Just right. Honestly these folks should turn into a full fledged restaurant.“

“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.“

“Easily the best experience i’ve had in a restaurant of this sort. Excellent service, lots of complimentary options for the price you pay. Food came out very fast and was nothing short of perfect. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area!“

“Walked into this place by total chance. Got the veggie chowmein and eggplant with chicken and prawns and it was awesome. This is the type of Chinese food you wanna eat to cure a hangover, just a perfect combo of flavor, and the right amount of greasy. The eggplant was cooked to perfection, it melted in your mouth.

Their menu is a-la-carte style so not ideal for an individual person unless you’re really hungry or want leftovers! Would definitely go back to try some of their other dishes.“

“I recently came for a Friday afternoon lunch - and it was excellent. I live nearby and will be back! The atmosphere, cleanliness, service, and food are exactly what I wanted, and worth the price. My Baja fish tacos were a great batter and sauce, combined with the veggie slaw. I usually prefer grilled fish tacos, and yet these are worth another order for sure :)
The guacamole and chips are also very good - and the homemade texture and flavoring is very obvious - good!!
And, the margarita was also recommended - fresh juice, and excellently prepared. My server was very helpful and friendly - as well the chef who I thanked on my wat out!!“

“Was so thrilled to have two vegetarian soup broth options- the mushroom and the tomato. Loved the sauce bar and the abundant veggies to choose from - triple tofu, triple greens, and triple mushroom?! Yes please :) Free tea was a great touch too“

“Excellent dishes😋😋😋big portion that we have enough for our dinner as well👍👍👍“

“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👍“

“This place is low key good. I had the Szechuan Style Beef Crossing Bridge Rice Noodle Set. First they bring out all the little dishes with the thinly sliced raw beef. After a few mins a large pot of boiling soup come out. The broth was so good and the Szechuan was spicy, but not overly spicy. The noodles were fantastic and made for a great meal.“

“My wife was craving bulgogi after an appointment, but without all the fuss and cost of AYCE. This spot was nearby and had a perfect menu. Although near the tenderloin things were perfectly nice and we parked nearby at the Civic center. The restaurant was empty during an early weekday dinner, but they did send out a few pickup orders. The staff was lovely and invited us warmly to sit down.

She got an order of the beef bulgogi and I ordered the Army base stew, something I've been wanting to try but never see on menus in our areas. I got a Korean orange soda and she got a milk tea from the extensive drink options. The bulgogi was just was she was craving and in a very fair portion. It was salty, a little sweet and very tender, plus it all came with purple rice and kimchi which is lovely. The army base stew was in a huge stone bowl and was insanely hot, so plan for some time to let it cool. It was packed with everything I'd hoped; spam, mushrooms, eggs, beef, the ramen noodles... And the broth, oh my God, spicy, fatty, so rich and getting thicker as I ate everything from the bowl. Be sure to save some of the purple rice to pour in at the end and eat up that broth.

Great meal at a fair price in a very comfortable little restaurant. You should go here.“

“Good healthy lunch spot“

“Food ? Guatemala 100% chapina
It is a very clean and tidy place.
The place is cozy
It has a lot of variety of foods
Above all, they have space for large families.
Although if it's busy you don't wait as long in line

Customer service is excellent“