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Soulful Soups 🍲
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

1. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt

8.7
403 E Royalton Rd, Broadview Hts, OH
Ice Cream Parlor · 13 tips and reviews
Binh Duong is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

2. Binh Duong

8.6
61 Belleville Ave, Bloomfield, NJ
Vietnamese Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
BCD Tofu House is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

3. BCD Tofu House

7.2
220-05 Northern Blvd., Bayside, NY 11361, Bayside, NY
Korean Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews
BCD Tofu House is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

4. BCD Tofu House

8.3
1640 Schlosser St, Fort Lee, NJ
Korean Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews
Mellow Yellow - coffee & vibes is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

5. Mellow Yellow - coffee & vibes

7.4
1729 1st Ave, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Yorkville · 13 tips and reviews
Aroma Espresso Bar is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

6. Aroma Espresso Bar

205 E 42nd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Turtle Bay · 82 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Free Aroma chocolate w/ every buy! 10-veggie soup is chunky. Garlic croutons & egg & cheese croissant sandwich are good but a bit greasy. No need to order a "classic"..a "personal" size sammie is huge

7. Piatsa Kalamaki

6.0
158 E 45th St (3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 3 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Carrot ginger soup was all-natural & super healthy - no added sugar or salt- but only get it if you love super-gingery as well.

Thai Son is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

8. Thai Son

7.8
40-10 74th St (at Broadway), Elmhurst, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Elmhurst · 58 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: One of the best pho táis I've had in the NYC area! Your sinuses will clear up after having a bowl. Love it w/ lime! ;9p

Love Cafe and Bar is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

9. Love Cafe and Bar

430 2nd Ave (24th And 25th), New York, NY
Eastern European Restaurant · Kips Bay · 11 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Great Borsht Soup = to a HK (Canto) cafe-style borscht. Crepe Aux Pomme Et Caramel tasted better after toasting in home oven. Pierogies were greasy & stuck together from poor styrofoam cup packaging

10. Markt

676 Avenue of the Americas (at W 21st St), New York, NY
Belgian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 155 tips and reviews

11. Markt

676 Avenue of the Americas (at W 21st St), New York, NY
Belgian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 155 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: French onion soup was not too salty & 1 of the better ones I've had in NYC. Potato patty was better than the frites.

Dig Inn is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

12. Dig Inn

1178 Broadway (at W 28th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · NoMad · 68 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: A new LOVE here: vegan "Bone" Broth (+ choice of any 3 veggies + extra $ to add protein + grain) w/ brussels sprouts, squash, broccoli, farro, & chicken. 1 of best veggie-based soups lately!

13. Republic

37 Union Sq W (btwn E 16th & E 17th St), New York, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Union Square · 401 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: My #1 fave Salmon (grilled on top of curried rice) dish in NYC..timeless & consistent...even after 18+ yrs, I still crave it! I also love their curried chicken broth noodles & eggplant appetizer.

14. Shake's Old Fisherman's Grotto

8.1
39 Fishermans Wharf (off Olivier St), Monterey, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 146 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: My Monterey go-to for seafood for 20+ yrs: NE clam chowder in a bread bowl, bucket of steamed clams, Cioppino + always a great view of the Bay & abundant marine life below Fisherman's Wharf!

15. Cafe D'Alsace

8.7
1695 2nd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Yorkville · 176 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Absolute fave: French Onion soup!! ;9 Choucroute is also good. Had Steak Frites w/ both Au poivre & red wine sauces on side-both great but I prefer the wine sauce. SKIP Les Halles & come here!

16. Cafe D'Alsace

8.7
1695 2nd Ave (at E 88th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Yorkville · 176 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Don't sit by window! Hostesses are stupid & rude to seat 4 ppl @ these tables meant for 2 ppl!! TO OWNER/CHEF: As a result, we ordered LESS to fit our tiny, uncomfy table & didn't even order dessert!

Stewman's Downtown is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

17. Stewman's Downtown

8.1
35 West St, Bar Harbor, ME
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown · 30 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Pricier tourist trap w/ nicest H2Oront view in Bar Harbour! Must try: Clam chowder - more NE (Boston-style) than Maine-style. Crab roll was meaty but drowned in lotsa mayo. Fries were frm a frozen bag

Fishermen's Dock is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

18. Fishermen's Dock

674 US Route 1, Town of York, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Good NE clam chowda, cole slaw, & lobsta roll: 1/4 or 1/2 lb whole, fresh lobsta meat. Stars: scallops (brushed w/ wine b4 fryin) & lobster stew (watery version of lobster bisque w/ chunks of lobsta).

Mud City Crab House is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

19. Mud City Crab House

8.9
1185 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ
Seafood Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Why drive to MD to have best whole Blue Crabs done MD-style or in a garlic sauté + MD Crabcakes when u can come here?! MD Crab & NE Clam chowdas (altho' watery) are tasty. Order drinks & wait it out!

Love Cafe and Bar is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

20. Love Cafe and Bar

430 2nd Ave (24th And 25th), New York, NY
Eastern European Restaurant · Kips Bay · 11 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Both are tasty but pricey: Borsht Soup & Taste of Tbilise. Beef pelmenis were also good but, again, stuck together since they were poorly delivered & crammed into a small cup.

Loulou's Griddle In The Middle is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

21. Loulou's Griddle In The Middle

7.7
Municipal Wharf 2, Monterey, CA
Diner · 53 tips and reviews

M A.M Antonio: Clam chowder bowl was amazing!

22. Maison Kayser

1294 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 152 tips and reviews

Jacqueline K.Jacqueline K: Pain de Gruyere = to die for. Your mouth won't know what to do except smile :) Get a loaf to go if the bakery line isn't too long. If so, you can buy at the table at restaurant price for $0.50 more.

23. Maison Kayser

1294 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 152 tips and reviews

jessica m. h.jessica m. hintermeister: Best Baguette: baguette Monge-slightly swollen at middle & slender at tips, crackly outer crust yielding to a moist, almost damp crumb...tastes buttery w/o butter, rich & complex w. a subtle tang.

Maison Kayser is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

24. Maison Kayser

1294 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 152 tips and reviews

Gabriel E.Gabriel Evans: Delicious French pastries. Obviously the chocolate croissant is a must, but the Yuzu pastry is also good!

25. Maison Kayser

1294 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 152 tips and reviews

GillianGillian: Chocolate almond croissants were some of the best I've ever had, not too heavy or oily. We had lunch - salad was good, salmon was amazing.

Maison Kayser is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

26. Maison Kayser

1294 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 152 tips and reviews

Abigail K.Abigail Koffler: Get a tartine, the bread is amazing! The grilled vegetable one has banaganoush

Maison Kayser is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

27. Maison Kayser

1294 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 152 tips and reviews

Nikki B.Nikki Beauchamp: Adored the crabe y guacamole. Perfect nosh for light lunch!

Maison Kayser is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

28. Maison Kayser

1294 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 152 tips and reviews
Lobster Place is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

29. Lobster Place

9.1
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Fish Market · Chelsea · 385 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: THE place 4 raw seafood: $12.99/lb live lobsters (or cooked for more $), NE clam chowder, Jonah crab claws, stone crab claws, bottarga, uni, & best variety & value of fresh E & W coast oysters in NYC!

BCD Tofu House is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

30. BCD Tofu House

8.8
5 W 32nd St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Koreatown · 210 tips and reviews

Jess N.Jess Naldo: Come after midnight and you can literally split an entire galbi/kalbi meal with soondubu and hella banchan for around $12 between 2 people. Best, probably yummiest late night deal in NYC ❤️

31. BCD Tofu House

8.8
5 W 32nd St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Koreatown · 210 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Fresh tofu specialist open 24 hours.

Maison Kayser is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

32. Maison Kayser

1294 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 152 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Stop in to get a ham & cheese croissant & their amazingly refreshing Summer Tropical Garden Herbal Iced Tea -a blend of mango, pineapple, papaya & peach flavor! 😋

Maison Kayser is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

33. Maison Kayser

1294 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 152 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Their ham & cheese croissant is gooey & delish! 😋

34. Orsay

8.5
1057 Lexington Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 46 tips and reviews

John K.John Kass: Trout was not good. Steak ah povire is great. French onion soup is the best. Sancerre is also amazing. Trout is like well done. Avoid that

35. Orsay

8.5
1057 Lexington Ave (at E 75th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 46 tips and reviews

Covert A.Covert Aire: Mussels, Cornish hen, veggies

36. LT Burger in the Harbor

7.7
62 Main St, Sag Harbor, NY
Burger Joint · 64 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Touted as 1 of Hamptons' best clam chowders but they were out when we were here. Ok burgers (esp. w/ their BBQ sauce) & vinegary Cole slaw.

Mud City Crab House is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

37. Mud City Crab House

8.9
1185 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ
Seafood Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: My other faves: NE clam chowder, MD-style Crabcakes, local fried scallops, potato salad, & corn on the cob (when in season July~early Sept)!

Mud City Crab House is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

38. Mud City Crab House

8.9
1185 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ
Seafood Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Know what ur getting...ask waitress to bring #1 (larger) vs #2 (smaller) Blue Claw crabs to compare sizes - varies daily! I eat 'em Shanghainese way-simply steamed-w/ Chiangkang Black Vinegar sauce!

Fisherman's Catch is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

39. Fisherman's Catch

8.4
134 Harbor Rd, Wells, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Fried onion rings + (fresh, huge) fried scallops are some of the best I've had in Maine!

Heidelberg Inn is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

40. Heidelberg Inn

352 Quaker Rd (at Meadowbrook Rd.), Queensbury, NY
German Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Dunno how German it really is but NE clam chowda & Jaeger schnitzel were surprisingly good. Potato pancakes tasted like hash brown patties served w/ apple sauce. Service ok.

Fisherman's Catch is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

41. Fisherman's Catch

8.4
134 Harbor Rd, Wells, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Good NE clam chowda, cole slaw & lobster roll (1/4 or 1/2 lb meat). Stars are fried scallops, onion rings & lobster stew (more watery lobster bisque w/ tons of meat). Trying Strawberry cake next time

Erica's Seafood & Lobster Shop is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

42. Erica's Seafood & Lobster Shop

8.9
Basin Point, Harpswell, ME
Seafood Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: My fave shack w/ outdr seating & view of Casco Bay. Super fresh & cheap: fried scallops, crab+lobster rolls, lobsters right off boat! Clam Chowda's full of clams. + BEST blueberry ice cream ever! ;9

43. Tai Ping Koon Restaurant

7.1
(太平館餐廳)
40 Granville Rd, 尖沙咀, Kowloon City
Hong Kong Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Best roasted pigeon & borscht in town!

44. Tai Ping Koon Restaurant

6.4
(太平館餐廳)
G/F, 6 Pak Sha Rd, 铜锣湾
Hong Kong Restaurant · Causeway Bay · 21 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: 3 generations of my family have been coming here..best pigeon & borscht in HK!

Fat Siu Lau is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

45. Fat Siu Lau

64 Rua da Felicidade, 澳门, Municipality of Macau
Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: This 100-yr old Macanese is legendary for roasted pigeon..& delish oxtail soup, African Ckn,& Stewed Ckn in Port Wine.

Peacefood Cafe is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

46. Peacefood Cafe

8.6
460 Amsterdam Ave (82nd St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 218 tips and reviews

Lisette K.Lisette Kolenbrander: Amazing soup

Samovarchik is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

47. Samovarchik

11 Stanton St, New York, NY
Russian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 6 tips and reviews

Zucchini R.Zucchini Rose: Pilmeni as good as mama used to make. And easier than traveling to Brighton Beach.

Macri's Deli & Cafe´ is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

48. Macri's Deli & Cafe´

9.0
699 S Main Steet (Eastern Blvd), Canandaigua, NY
Café · 12 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: A great place to grab a quick bite. They have an assortment of yummy sandwiches, soups & salads. Skip the pizza. Get their potato salad, a BEC & try their soups!

Mud City Crab House is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

49. Mud City Crab House

8.9
1185 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ
Seafood Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Not a fan of Ipswich clam w/ a siphon (gross foot/tail). I go 4 smaller Littlenecks or medium-sized Topnecks / Middlenecks & wish MC’s steamed 1’s weren’t gritty. No Manila & Razor Clams to be found:(

50. Mud City Crab House

8.9
1185 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ
Seafood Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Even if U don’t leave room for dessert after this sumptuous seafood meal, get the Key Lime pie to go..it’s the best 1 I’ve had in a while!

Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper East Side is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

51. Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper East Side

8.3
1313 3rd Ave (btwn 75th & 76th St.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Upper East Side · 37 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Fresh but pricey...vast selection of seafood & cheeses, gourmet items (eg. truffles, pâté, caviar, etc), ok produce, good veggie soup & yummy pastries. Love their Mango Mousse!

Pho Shop is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

52. Pho Shop

7.9
1716 1st Ave (89th St & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Yorkville · 20 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Not best in NYC but decent Viet food & BEST SOUP NOODLE FOR WHEN UR SICK ON UES! Get Pork & Shrimp Wonton Ckn Broth Noodle, Cha Gio Thit, Bo Loc Lac, Cha Ram, Ckn or Beef Banh Mi & Shrimp Chips

Schaller & Weber is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

53. Schaller & Weber

9.0
1654 2nd Ave (86th St.), New York, NY
Butcher · Yorkville · 32 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Our fave Mercato delivery essentials frm 80+yr old German-style master charcuterier during Covid lockdown: Fried Ckn, Beef Goulash, German Potato Salad or Cole Slaw, Bone Broth + Truffle Mac & Cheese

Sai Gon Dep is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

54. Sai Gon Dep

719 2nd Ave (39th St), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Murray Hill · 19 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Pho Ga's 1 of my fave Ckn Noodle Soup go-to's when sick..esp w/ creative Chinese-influenced Ginger Scallion sauce. Grilled Pork Chop, Mango & Beets Summer Roll & Cha Gio all good. Ask 4 xtra Nuoc Cham

Hot Suppa is one of Soulful Soups 🍲.

55. Hot Suppa

9.3
703 Congress St, Portland, ME
Breakfast Spot · Parkside · 87 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Great brunch/comfort food: Arnold Palmer, fried green tomatoes, gumbo+Waffle plate: over-easy eggs w/ bacon & regular syrup ($2 extra for Maine maple syrup) + a side of 2 sausage links ($3.50 extra)!