39 Best Soup in New York

“very authentic Chinese restaurant. like the decor. service is 👍“

“My daughter chose this for a birthday dinner. The food was absolutely amazing and the service was fantastic. Audrey was our server. She was extremely knowledgeable of the menu, made great recommendations, she was there when we needed her without being there too often. I would highly recommend Rosella Sushi. Can’t wait to get back to New York City and return for a meal here. It also makes it extra cool when Chef Jeff is wearing a Florida Gator hat!“

“From all the hype and reels and videos about the place I expected a lot.

Ramen was good but a bit flat in flavors.
I ordered the combo set with added toppings but ended up getting the basic dish and only half way through the rest arrived.

The Macha desert was great.“

“Loved it — everything was delicious, and the vibe is classic Chinatown energy. A true NYC institution (it first opened in 1938) and often called the second-oldest restaurant in Manhattan’s Chinatown, just behind Nom Wah. There are no frills—just reliable, flavorful dishes that stand the test of time. Definitely one of the best spots for late-night Chinese comfort food. Can’t wait to go back!“

“All the dishes were fantastic, but my favorite was the tandoori lamb kebab, it was absolutely delicious. The exterior was perfectly crispy, yet the meat remained tender and juicy. If you love lamb, you definitely need to try it. I ate an entire pound on my own. The guyru laghman was also great, with rich and flavorful seasoning. While the other dishes might not have been as remarkable, they were still well above average. The only thing that didn’t suit my taste was their dessert. The dessert was overly sweet, almost excessively so, though that might be their signature style. As for the service, it seems like only their daughter speaks English, but her voice is quite soft, and it feels like she’s contributing to the family business out of obligation. However, this doesn’t affect anything, I’d still go back again.“

“Dweji-gomtang (pork bone broth soup) is really smooth and clear. You could taste the richness of the pork while drinking the broth. The pork is slicing into really thin slices and it goes really well with the gochu-ji. The spicyness balances the greasy taste of the pork. The side dish kimchi radish is crisp and balanced the whole dish. The restaurant is a little bit small and doesn’t have a lot of space, but definitely worth a try for its pork broth soup“

“Amazing food, authentic- and the staff are so attentive and kind!“

“An amazing place with great services. I love the udon menu. We will go back when we are in town again.“

“incredible place. the mohinga is nothing like you would expect from a fish soup— the broth is light, mild, and the chickpea fritters compliment it wonderfully. we asked if we can purchase the fritters anywhere, and they said they get it from a friend who makes them at home and does not sell. the iced milk tea is strong and refreshing. the tea leaf salad with anchovies has the right crunch without any fishy smell and the chilli that comes with it adds a nice depth— it was rich in flavor without being spicy and just refreshing.“

“Had dinner there tonight celebrating my mom’s birthday, good food attentive service“

“The waiters in white coats are busy behind the counter, the menu has not changed for decades, and even the lighting seems to have remained in the last century - this is the old New York I want.“

“I don’t know how it’s possible that a broth place had a better smoothie than half the smoothie places I’ve been to in New York but I’m not questioning. Congrats guys — you know high quality food and drink. Thank you! Will be back!“

“I've been the first time in NYC and i wanted to try some Japanese food, so i went to KUU Ramen. The ambiente ist very small and calm. All the waitresses were so nice and the food was just amazing i ate there the best japenese Teryiaki Chicken ever in my life(i'm an japenese food expert)!!!! Ever again when i'm in nyc!!!!!!“

“Very nice, good food, good service.“

“Fresh and delicious. We loved the starters and the Beef main. Fun place.“

“Simplemente impresionante. No pensamos que algo así pudiera existir en NY. Los sabores propuestos son increíbles. El valor no está en las paredes o mobiliario, sino en lo que llevas a tu paladar y la atención personalísima, atenta y divertida. Gracias, gracias, gracias...“

“Sao Mai is my go-to Vietnamese restaurant and has been for the past seven years. My favorite dish is the cơm bù lúc lắc (beef cubes)—absolutely delicious. Their pho tai is incredible, and the shrimp summer roll is a must-try (I just add a dash of hot sauce to the sauce they provide). I love that it’s family-owned with a warm, friendly small-business atmosphere, and their prices are fantastic.“

“Amazing lobster snd crab rolls! So authentic….Makes you think you can smell the sea air!“

“The food was delicious! My fiancé and I enjoyed every dish, the service, and the ambiance! We will be back.“

“Looking for an old-school midtown Manhattan bar with martinis, beer, and friendly staff? P.J. Carney’s Pub is the real deal. I’ve stopped in wearing professional clothes after client meetings and also in dance gear after class… either way, it’s relaxed and welcoming. So few bars in Midtown feel this easy. The wings are great, the drinks are strong, and the vibe is no-nonsense. In a city full of overpriced hype, this hidden gem near the N/W subway line stands out as one of the best neighborhood bars in Manhattan.“

“Luke's lobster is known for the lobster dishes, as the lobster rolls but I went there looking for a clam chowder (New England style) and wasn't disappointed. Creamy and tasty. I missed a touch of bacon, but I guess this is not on the traditional recipe.
And next time I should definitely go for the lobster roll.
It's a small and cozy place. You can dine in or take away.“

“I sat in for dinner on a Sunday evening. We had the seafood paella, the pesto pasta, and the Causa! The food was amazing. I didn’t know what I expect as I’ve never had Peruvian food but I think it’s my new favorite spot!! Ingredients were so fresh and flavors were incredible. The atmosphere was also very cute - great vibes, fun bar and good drinks. Highly recommend!“

“Perfect lobster roll ...so tasty 😋“

“Honestly. Unreal. So delicious. The mera mera soba has a deep sesame flavor. Its creamy. But not too heavy. So fragrant. Delicious.
I understand why the ‘mera mera dip’ is an option now. It probably keeps the noodles from overcooking while they’re in the broth. The soup version (not dip) was amazing, but I’d try the dip next time to make sure the soba doesn’t keep cooking and get soft.
They have cold noodles / cold soba which looks amazing and refreshing.
The prices are ok. ~$18-20 per meal. For the quality, I think it’s worth it.
Nice place to seat solo or with a group. They have several bar/window seats, which makes it good for a solo eat.
I will go back for sure.
Cash only !!! No card/credit.“

“Great food, nice services, good amenities.“

“Good place“

“Chola is easily the best Indian restaurant in all of Manhattan and Northern Jersey. My wife and I drive in bi-weekly for their awesome food and ever changing menu. The staff is incredible and friendly, we've gotten to know them all and consider them personal friends at this point. Any time we can, we take friends and family to Chola. It's is the best!“

“Fish banh mi is the best fish sandwich I’ve ever had in my life. The fish is SUPER fresh and tender/flakey, the fish fillet breading is not too thick, the fresh made house baguette is soft (not stale at all), the pickled carrots also tasted fresh and not like they’ve been sitting around like other banh mi spots. Love they have a wide delivery radius and go downtown. The fried chicken banh mi is flavorful too but spicy.“

“A Winner of A Store and Standard of Excellence Since 1946“

“Perfect Chinese dining. Beat in ChinaTown!“

“Visited Mei Lai Wah while in the city, when I saw the great reviews, and decided to try their house special fried rice without pork. I have to say, it was delicious, flavorful, and taste fresh. The only downside is that you can not sit down and eat, and there is very limited street parking. Orders are placed from a kiosk outside and pick up the order inside once you receive a text. Cash orders are placed inside. The restaurant was very busy and had a line to order. However, the order was ready within a reasonable time and worth the wait. Highly recommended.“

“A sushi restaurant that I happened to stop by on the way to Brian Park.
The indoor atmosphere is not too noisy.
Neat open kitchen
This is a very pleasant udon restaurant filled with curry and truffle aromas.
The food is clean and the menu is varied, which I like.
Of course, the taste is excellent ^^“

“This is how chicharrones are supposed to be made! The crispiest, juiciest and most flavor packed I’ve had from a restaurant frankly ever! It’s quick and (not) dirty, you come in eye the golden crispy piece of pig meat and watch them weight it and hack it up, so satisfying. They have a few side options, I went with the arroz moro (which is a black rice cooked with black beans together) and say yes to the gravy. Make sure you eat it quick so the chicharrones don’t soften, mine lasted a brief car ride home (~15 min) but I couldn’t help taking a few sneak bites in the car. Get you some of the sautéed onions with them, delicious.“

“Via Porta is our go to anytime we need a delicious but quick breakfast/lunch. My go to is always the avocado toast, which is truly the best I’ve ever had. The bread has a crunch without being impossible to cut through and still soft inside. They top it with arugula, sliced garlic, pickled onions, roasted red peppers and a few chile peppers. To die for. My husband always gets a different sandwich and has loved all of them, the chicken saltimbocca being his favorite. We ended up grabbing their olive oil loaf and a cheddar chive biscuit last time we were there and wow. I wish I could have that olive oil loaf every day. It was absolutely delicious.“

“I’ve always loved the Lasagna Fritta and the Chicken Alfredo here—never disappoints! The food quality and portion sizes were solid on my last visit, though service was a bit slow around dinner rush. Still a great experience overall. If you’re planning a visit soon, I found olivegardenmenus.net helpful for 2025 Olive Garden Menu with all prices and deals online — which made it easier to decide what to try before I got there.“

“Lobster roll is small but good for the price ($18 including tax). They didn't have the shrimp corn chowder so I tried the clam chowder. It was watery but ok, a little too much carrots for my taste. I would give the lobster roll a try, but due to the high price, I wouldn't buy it again (To be fair it's $22-24 in my home city and it didn't have as much lobster like this one). I would give a different type of soup another try though. I tried the lobster bisque - it was good! Worth a try!
Pay with cash to save 3%.“

“Stumbled upon this place a few years ago and enjoyed it so much we had to return during our latest trip to NYC. It's a small spot with cozy vibes. We ordered tacos and margaritas and everything was delicious! A little bit pricey but worth it to us. Service was also great. Will be back again!“

“Good People - Great Food - just Go! Food so Fresh!“

“I love Thai food in general and I have had a lot of it a lot of different places. This is the best chicken pad see ew I think I’ve ever had. The view of 1st Ave is super cute and they played great music so I can’t have asked for a better atmosphere and vibe. The service was lovely and fast. Presentation of the food was also a step above and the place is super clean. I’d highly recommend and I hope I come back soon too. Only complaint was $6 for a sparkling water which I didn’t realize I’d be charged for. Oh well. I’ll skip it next time.“