50 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!“

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

“We got the tomato basil soup here, and it was really tasty and comforting. Honestly, the main reason we came was because it reminded us of that memorable moment from Seinfeld, which made the experience even more fun. But beyond the nostalgia, the soup itself was genuinely good and definitely worth trying!“

“this was my first time trying ramen and i loved it! i love that you can customize everything and get extra things on the side. i got the veggie ramen with extra scallions, garlic, and white rice. everything was delicious. i know they add some hot oil to it which was good but sometimes it was a bit spicy for me so i might not get that next time. i also didn't need extra scallions becuz it was a good amount in there.

i know this place is super authentic and a unique dining experience with the booths. i really like that. they don't do tips and only take card. i came around 4:30 on a tuesday and i got seated right away. everything was just wonderful. i would come back for sure.“

“An incredible culinary spin on traditional ramen. Their broth stands out immediately with a distinct, delicious flavor profile you won't find anywhere else. It’s clear they take pride in house-made recipes—their chili oil is a standout, offering a deep, nutty richness that sets it apart from generic alternatives. My husband tried the butter chicken ramen, a creative dish we'd never encountered, and it was exceptional. Overall, an extraordinarily flavorful meal!“

“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.“

“Very good well done food.“

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

“Appetizers: I got the shishito peppers. They were good. Next time I would get it without the sauce because the sauce was a little too sweet for me. Tried the crispy rice for the first time and was very impressed.

I also got the salmon avocado roll and the spicy tuna. These were delicious. The salmon was super fresh and buttery.

Plum wine. Refreshing and sweet.“

“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!“

“Great food, nice services, good amenities.“

“i went there with my family and we enjoyed every meal.
the portions are huge, especially compared with the price.
there’s a lot of variety in the menu, from vegetarian dishes to meat and fish.
the service is super fast.
you just have to be a bit patient about allergies, because the waiter didn’t understand what i was telling him so i showed him a photo of the food i was talking about.
if you are in chinatown i would recommend this place“

“This is such a lovely spot. I first tried this spot many years ago. There used to be a Polish restaurant one block south of here, Neptune. We would go there and then come to brodo and grab a broth to go, often for my dad in the VA hospital up on 23 St. few places would sell you just broth.

I absolutely love the Hearth broth and you can add the ginger turmeric, which I highly recommend. I also ordered and tried the beef broth with ginger and turmeric, it was fine. Oddly enough, the hearth had a richer, beefier flavor than the beef did. It’s just a heartier flavor, I highly recommend it. I could easily pop over to enjoy a cup of broth in place of my daily coffee, it’s a similarly comfortable cup that travels well.“

“Surprised to find decent Xinjiang food in Manhattan.

Ding ding fried noodles were quite authentic, just a bit salty. Lamb pilaf wasn’t greasy, which I liked. Lamb skewers were tender and not gamey.

Service was okay but a bit inexperienced — had to remind for water.

Overall, good food, service could be better.“

“Sao Mai is a family-run restaurant in the East Village that serves traditional Vietnamese staples. We came here on a Saturday night, and the place is packed. They don’t accept reservations, so allow yourselves some time to be seated.

For our group of 4, we were seated early as we chose to dine slightly early. For appetizers, we devoured crispy spring rolls served with lettuce and mint leaves, and crispy calamari with a dipping sauce. Both appetizers were freshly made and delicious.

We then ordered our own entrees. For myself, I selected grilled lemongrass pork chop with fried rice. Everyone enjoyed their dishes; my friend even quipped that it was really a good, unpretentious dinner to be had.

With a good price point and friendly customer service, we can’t wait to come back to try their other dishes.“

“Had such a great experience at Benjamin Steakhouse! From the moment we walked in, Joanna and Arianna were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and professional. They greeted us with such positive energy and made us feel taken care of right away. Their hospitality really stood out and made our experience even better. Amazing service and such a lovely atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!“

“The food is consistently fresh and tasty. So happy to have an excellent Szechwan restaurant in a neighborhood where good Chinese cuisine is sorely lacking.“

“Do a walk-in during weekday morning/breakfast hours - we did not have any wait and got to see the Chef Ok Dongsik too!

Dweji gomtang was outstanding. I can eat this every day if I could.

Kimchi mandoos were really good. - how thin the skin was but held all the filling was impressive. They steam them from frozen but still taste super fresh!

When I come back next time, I don't know if I need to get the kimchi mandoos again but the dweji gomtang 🤌🤌🤌“

“This amazing pub is by Central Park, right on 7th Avenue, and conveniently located in front of the N/W/R train lines.

PJ Carney's is an institution around these parts. The staff are top-notch, and the menu has something for everyone. If you need a break from Central Park and want a pint and a bite, PJ's will NOT disappoint!“

“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.“

“Delicious soups and reasonably priced!“

“One of the best Palestinian food around 10 stars“

“Went for a quick lunch between work. The buffet is so good & affordable! Everything is for mix & match so I got to try a lot of things. Definitely have to come back again for more samosas. Aziz was very kind. I had a wonderful conversation with him which is rare in the big city like NYC.“

“This place stands the test of time with its reliable quality. Staff offers a friendly welcome to all visitors. The menu balances delicious options, fresh ingredients, and attractive presentation. Despite size constraints, this place stays busy. You should try their complete selection.“

“A restaurant hasn't impressed me in a very long time. That changed when I came and dined here. I saw this beautiful restaurant so many times while I was driving around and I'm so happy my partner and I decided to stop here because the food and the service was exceptional. “

“I have dined here a couple of times, always for a late dinner and without a reservation.

On both occasions I was welcomed with cordiality and seated promptly, with an ease I did appreciate.

The room is dimly lit but in a pleasant, considered way. It feels clean, well-maintained and cared for in the details. As it was a late hour, there were only a few other guests, making the noise level wonderfully subdued.

As an amuse-bouche of sorts, they bring colourful chips to the table, a cheerful touch.

The food itself is light, clean and agreeable. Having eaten recently in a place where dishes were rather heavy and oily, I found the cooking here to be notably lighter and more digestible, yet still flavourful and satisfying. Not being acquainted with Thai recipes, I cannot judge how faithful the preparation was to the tradition I wouldn't have, however, minded a larger portion.

Prices are honest for the location.

In my experience, the strength of the place is that it does not require planning. It is a welcoming place where one can stop, feel at ease, eat something nicely prepared and exotically flavoured.“

“Perfect lobster roll ...so tasty 😋“

“One of my go to’s in the city since ‘06. This isn’t your modern day scene, rather old world NYC meets Italy. Never disappoints. And the staff 💯!!!“

“Had such a great dinner at Sushi Dairo. The sushi was incredibly fresh and delicious, and the chef was so kind and welcoming. Also love that it’s an easy walk-in spot—no hassle, just great food and a relaxed vibe. Will definitely be back!“

“Ottima qualità del cibo Aragosta ottima“

“This is our 2nd time in here. Came in yesterday just for drinks, best drink we’ve had so far, so tried food today. Wow. Beautiful. Shepherds pie was gorgeous and hot not cold like you get in a lot of places. Sharing platter lovey too and the nachos 5* rating, if we have time before flying home to uk tomorrow we are coming back. 🙂😍“

“Good place“

“The ONLY place in Hell’s Kitchen for excellent sushi. Seriously the quality here is INSANE, especially when considering what I believe to be rock bottom prices. It’s a staple date spot for my girlfriend and I, I’m a little ashamed I haven’t left a review earlier because we love everything about this place. It’s charming, delicious and doesn’t break the bank, perfect for the occasional treat. I usually only order sushi so I cannot speak to the other entrees, but every single roll (and I’ve had almost all of the specialty rolls) has been either above average or exemplary. My favorite is the Manhattan roll! I also get ponzu sauce most times.“

“great service and atmosphere and even better food. we were immediately seated and offered drinks, the food came out quick and was just amazing. we got three rolls, gyoza, and miso ramen. it was so comforting, my friends and i had a great time, deff recommend 😙“

“Delicious food, generous portions, reasonable prices, and little to no wait for service. When we got there the restaurant was totally empty, which I found questionable. However, my expectations were surpassed! There were 4 of us dining - we shared 6 pork and scallion potstickers, cold beef and cucumber, 6 pork soup dumplings, grandma braised pork belly, sesame chicken, and dry pot chicken soup. Everything was incredible. Meat was tender, everything was flavorful, came very fast and tasted fresh and hot. Highlights were the soup dumplings, potstickers, and sesame chicken. Give this place a try - amazing value and great experience, especially with the price of the surrounding establishments!“

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

“Chicken was nicely cooked, and atmosphere was fine with wooden tables :)

I ordered sweet & spicy fried chicken k-bap, but I think it wrongly came out as soy sayce chicken.

$4 for commercial banana milk felt expensive - I thought it would at least be served with a cup of glass and ice.

Just a thought here - regarding the composition of k-bap, I think there might be too many “chili pepper” in the dish - spicy chicken+gochujang+kimchi (which I ordered but was probably served wrong) is a lot of mixed spices from different sources.“

“Clam chowder was tasty .Friendly staff .“

“Went to Mei Lai Wah with my dad for an old school, no nonsense afternoon lunch. Had the beef chow fun and mini wontons. They were both good and it hits the spot. Don't forget to add some of their homemade chili sauce to take it up a notch. Restaurant is clean but it's not fancy and service was prompt.“

“The food is delicious and the service attitude is very good.“

“Delicious menu, beautiful space, excellent service!“

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

“We ordered almost all the famous Burmese dishes one can think of. Surprisingly it has almost everything from back home. They taste great and authentic.

My only complaint is the portion size. The amount of money it charges like a fine dining restaurant. I paid 30 bucks for large tea leaves salad and it's still too small of a size.

No washroom for customers. The space is too small for dine in as a big group.

This is one of the places that could definitely give mixed feelings.“

“Best sandwiches and people.“

“Had the most delicious lunch today. Everything is so fresh. Amazing choices! My daughter enjoyed as well and wants to hurry back for the smashed avocado toast and an açaí bowl. I brought a hot plate home for dinner, the salmon was superb (brought in fresh!) Highly recommend!!!“

“Perfect Chinese dining. Beat in ChinaTown!“

“Came here after a failed trip to Sojourn Social.

Got amazing service for my takeout order. The woman taking my order answered all of my questions and they immediately began working on my order. Once I ordered, she immediately walked to the back to make the coffee I ordered.

I also always feel at ease when I see staff taking their lunch break inside. One person (out of many!l was taking their break, and they were enjoying the food.“

“This is perhaps my favorite restaurant in all of NYC. It’s a cash only Japanese Soba spot that specializes in cold buckwheat noodle dishes and other Izakaya.

Favorite things on the menu are the Cold Bhuta Shabu with Sesame Sauce (Thinly Sliced Pork), or the Sukiyaki Soba (Thinly Sliced Beef). So refreshing and savory; the perfect summer dish. The Mera Mera Soba (Ground Chicken) is served hot and is great in the winter too. Their apps, salads, and pickled veg are also fantastic.

I will gatekeep this place until the end of time, with the hope that the wait never gets too long (they don’t take reservations, and can get crowded during peak dinner times).“