38 Best Soup in Philadelphia

“The pho was excellent—rich broth and great flavor. Just a heads-up: they don’t accept cards, so it's cash only. The place isn’t the cleanest or most polished, but honestly, that seems to be pretty common with a lot of authentic Vietnamese spots. Worth it for the food.“

“We stopped in for lunch, and it could not have been better! We had burgers, which were cooked to perfection and delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back!“

“We wanted to try something new in old City. Love the area. There was great smell coming from the place and it drew us in. The food was good and our server was good.“

“IT WAS DELICIOUS! Definitely worth the trip and price! I will be back!“

“best Szechuan in philly!??!!“

“Best Korean restaurant in SE Pennsylvania.“

“This place is a GEM hiding in plain sight! The food is GREAT. (The space is a former long-time Chinese-American spot, so don't get worried about the atmosphere or service.)

Curious for a long time and more, I ordered Summer Rolls (#2), Shrimp Summer Rolls (#3), and Spring Rolls (#1). I ate the first two (two of each per order, fyi) and they were SPECTACULAR. Particularly with the table side brown sauce and chili dips that were available. The Shrimp Summer Rolls are filled with veggies, clear noodles and come with two large shrimp. The wrap of the roll is also clear, so you see what you get. GET THIS.

Next, I got three Bahn Mi Hoagies. Pork (#18), Chicken (#19), and Tofu (#20). I had the Pork and Chicken. Like the Rolls, they were GREAT and of course I added the above sides.

Regarding the Spring Roll (#3) and the Tofu Banh Mi hoagie (#20), I brought this to a family member who is part Asian and a Pacific Islander. She said the food was *a ten*.

Finally, I got Fried Dumplings (#12). Same as above. ?

At the end of my visit, pleasantries were exchanged in French (the colonial experience) and it was a perfect finishing touch to this awesome, rather unplanned experience.

GO HERE. SUPPORT SOUTH STREET.

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Vegetarian options: My mention family member here is vegetarian and is highly complimentary of the food eaten here.“

“Been ordering and dining in since 2020 love the place. Never an issue

Parking: Plenty of parking in the lot. Safe area

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly but no playground

Wheelchair accessibility: Ride right in“

“This family owned restaurant is a gem in South Philly. Inconspicuously located on Broad Street, when you step in you are kindly greeted.

The staff is wonderful, kind, and will strike up a conversation. The service is incredibly fast.

The food is delicious. I recommend the Pho and the Pork Banh Mi. The Pho broth is one of the best in Philly.

The price has gone up in the past years, but I'll blame it on inflation nationally. Pho will be $12-15. The Banh mi is relatively cheap at $6-9.

I would 100% recommend and would happily eat here again.

Wheelchair accessibility: Stairs to get to dining area would make wheelchair access very difficult.“

“Had a very satisfying meal here. The dumplings were delicious. I tried the boiled and pan-fried dumplings, and I like the boiled ones better. The pan-fried ones looked smaller than in the picture, and the filling was a bit too salty for me. The boiled dumplings were perfect though. The dumpling skin was just the right thickness (not too thick, but also not wonton-wrapper-thin), and the filling was flavorful and juicy. There were probably 1-2 shrimp pieces in each filling.

The scallion pancake was also so good. It was flaky (like a roti) and really not too greasy, which I appreciate because scallion pancakes usually are really greasy. They were very fragrant and just made perfectly.

The beef tendon was also good. It had a good chew, and wasn't cooked down too much, which is how I like it. It was on the saltier side though.

The mushroom meat noodles weren't bad, but probably my least favorite thing out of everything we ordered. Everything else was just really good. The mushroom mix was a bit sour (and not from the picked mustard). The noodles were a bit overcooked and a little bit too thick for my liking. The clear broth it came with was fragrant, light, and comforting though.

Would love to return. Food was delicious and satisfying. Out of everything, my favorites were the boiled dumplings and scallion pancakes. Service was great, and atmosphere was clean and calm (they were playing some jazz music surprisingly). I did find it odd though that the servers rushed to give us the check and made us sign when we were still eating, even though the store was 90% empty (we came in at 11am Saturday). I wasn't sure what that was about, but the service leading to that point had all been fine.“

“Great food! Easy walk from convention center! Enjoy!“

“Came here for the first time to try out their soups. Wow!! I am impressed. I was amazed with the variety of options. I got the Broccoli & Cheddar soup and it was ?. I'm definitely going to be a regular customer here. Can't wait to try other soups and sandwiches“

“Authentic Colomian food! This place never disappoints! It's a cute quaint place to have lunch or dinner. The food is always good and the price is always right. Not to mention the hostesses are kind and attentive. I prefer Carnitas over Tierra Colombiana.“

“Was looking for an eel bowl, and found a spot that serves it based on other reviewers photos. They gave me two layers of eel, and it was great. I also had shrimp on the side. I'd go back again.

My only complaint is maybe they need to use table covers, or buff and resurface the tables as it has a sticky texture to it. I wished the exterior of the building was not your average Philly building, but more like a restaurant. Without the Mr.Sushi sign, I would not know it was there. The sign does look new and vibrant though, and caught my eye from down the street.“

“My First Time Trying This Restaurant. Very Clean , Service was Great. Food came out very quickly. I order. Ginger scallion Lobster, pepper shrimp, seafood fry rice, pan fried noodles with Chinese broccoli. Thai fish, salt & pepper wings. Everything was amazing.“

“Great seafood restaurant in the Fairmount area!!!“

“Your boneless Duck in brown sauce and vegetables is the best. It went up in price a few dollars but it’s worth it. Best Duck I ever had and I’ve been around a long time. Your General TSO’s chicken is also the best I’ve ever had and my wife confirms that. Along with a side of Pork Fried Rice, oh boy yummy. Best Chinese Food by far.“

“Excellent Happy Hour!!! Will definitely dine here again!!“

“The food was fresh and tasty. I was pleased to see that they use all real seafood products in their recipes. So many places are switching to imitation seafood and charging non imitation prices. Prices are a bit higher but you get what you pay for!“

“Green Smoothies are great“

“Everything here is amazing. I believe Kelly is the best server here, regarding manners, kindness, speed, and quality of our meals Me and my mother just finished our meal. The food and drinks came so fast, and the service is excellent. My dietary needs were met completely. This restaurant is the best one I have ever been to. I recommend 3 dishes. The grilled chicken margherita with a side of broccoli, the chicken and gnocchi soup, and the chicken marsala fettuccine pasta. They're my favorites. I am definitely coming here again. 100/10.

-Kai E

Dietary restrictions: I have POTS and possible diabetes, and I am trying to lose weight and gain muscle, so I have to watch myself when I eat. All of my needs were met today.“

“We are never disappointed here time after time always very good“

“The food is consistently excellent. The best spot I've found since moving here almost a year ago. And it arrives HOT HOT!!! I really can't figure out the " atmosphere " question so I gave it 5 stars for that too bc I figure I'm just missing something in a take out spot“

“We discovered this restaurant through a group of Vietnamese on Facebook. We’ve been coming to Ben City market for years but never really tried their food, until we ordered their chicken dishes. Must try for sure!

The chicken was extremely tender and full of flavor. The Yellow Salted Chicken tasted even crunchier if you leave it in the fridge for a bit. Overall, food tasted awesome even after a 45 mins drive home!“

“We wanted to try something new in old City. Love the area. There was great smell coming from the place and it drew us in. The food was good and our server was good.“

“The food is amazing. I ordered a small pepper steak with a side of Mac and cheese and candy yams. I thought my platter was going to be little… it wasn’t! The mac is good, the steak strips were tender, and the yams were cooked perfectly. I paid $14 even. Service was fine! He greeted us as we walked in and was helpful. 5 stars!

Kid-friendliness: Clean atmosphere, friendly staff

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy to enter“

“We stop here to have brunch with my love ? friend we really enjoy the food and drinks everything was really good, we miss Asian food and we have a great food place.the staff really friendly and nice people so the prices are really great too,we will definitely be back soon.“

“The staff here is the nicest ever. Always so accommodating. And friendly!“

“Great spot for the most reasonable pho ever! I really enjoyed every bit & thank you making vegetarian and their service is outstanding. Give it a try. Support the locals.

Vegetarian options: They can make Your pho plain

Wheelchair accessibility: You can fit in with your wheelchair because I have a big one and it worked for“

“Absolutely would recommend, love the food and the staff. Just wish they had queso!“

“Nice Valentines dinner with great food and nice staff .“

“Great food & friendly service! The chicken kadai, lamb korma and gobi manchurian were super flavorful and generous portions. Their goat cheese & truffle naan is a tasty twist on the usual. Looking forward to coming back to try their buffet!“

“i love their boneless spare ribs with white rice it’s soo good i feel like the large is better than the small they skimpy with the small for it to be 9 dollars but the large is definitely worth it . and their wings are really good too . and last but not least their homemade ice tea actually taste like ice tea and not hella sugar . could be cleaner but yk everyone has stuff going on can’t blam them just clean a lil when yall get a chance .“

“no clue how this pizza joint is 3.5 stars, the prices at this place are amazing, portion sizes massive, and the food is always decent. I ordered from here once, and they became my go-to place for whenever I'm craving something good that won't empty my wallet.“

“flatbread pizza was bomber 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“Food is very good, but the women who takes your order is not very pleasant and either shorts you on the food or over-charges you. This has happened twice in a row. I won't go back.“