35 Best Soup in Philadelphia

“Fast & good service. We ordered 2 large bowls of #1 ($13.75 each) with one side order of meatballs ($2.5), one hot coffee ($5). There were a lot of meat in each bowl of phở. You certainly got your money worth there. However, the meat were a bit tough and chewy. We didn’t like the meatballs as the texture was soft and didn’t taste meaty.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

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

“Highly recommended!
Almond chicken tastes good on the outside! The subtle and nutty flavor of almonds goes perfectly with the juicy, tender chicken. I'm glad it's not salty compared to other places.
It goes well with the sweet and salty soy sauce.
The assorted fries were plentiful and had a variety of varieties.
Even the air was dry! It was delicious because the rice grains were still alive. The sincerity and know-how to cook a delicious bowl of rice!
I will have to come here often.

This place is a hidden gem in the NE Philadelphia area.
The almond chicken slaps HARD. Soft, tender, juicy chicken with a crunchy, mellow, savory, fried-almond crust-absolutely delicious. The teriyaki sauce complements the texture and flavor of the almond chicken well.
The mixed tempura was great. Big serving size, definitely sharable between 2+ people, and a nice variety of fried stuff. The tempura was crispy and light, while having a nice savory flavor.
I can tell this place takes their cooking seriously because even their white rice was cooked really well. When the individual grains of cooked rice are nice and plump and distinct, rather than being overcooked, wet, and lowkey crushed, it really shows the attention the chefs are giving to the dishes cooked. I'm stoked to try the sushi and everything else on the menu.
The service was fast, and the server was friendly.
Looking forward to dining here more frequently.“

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

“This restaurant is one of always to go to places when my family has certain event of dining together. I once in a while take out food from them, too. The dishes come in big portion and most importantly delicious. Although it is not a fancily beautiful restaurant, I love the food here.“

“You'll probably need to queue up your GPS if you're not from Northwest Philadelphia.
But it's definitely worth the effort.
Smoothies made with organic juice. Juices are always good as well.
If you're hungry, I suggest one of their sandwiches. All made with organic meat, cheese and veggies.
Parking is not free, but there's plenty of metered spots available.
The restaurant isn't fully accessible, but friendly staff will assist you after you've made an online, or phone order.

Parking: Parking is not free, but there's plenty of metered street spots available.

Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant isn't fully accessible, but friendly staff will assist you after you've made an online, or phone order.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“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 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“

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

“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 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!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“I wanted to give them one star rating because I thought I was overpriced for pork, fried rice and chicken wings. But when I tasted the pork fried rice and chicken wings, I'm no longer mad for pain over $10 for it. But I know a spot where I can get just as good food for $8.50 which leaves me enough money to buy a drink... Please put napkins. The least you can do is add napkins....“

“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!“