6 Best Soup Restaurants In New York City

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Jayric
Jayric 
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Located at the southern end of the state of New York and the most populous city in the United States, New York City has a growing population of 8,398,748 people in 302.6 sqm (3250 sq. ft.) of land. The city has been described as the world’s cultural and financial capital, excelling in commerce, entertainment, research, and technology, education, politics, arts, and even sports. You may know about New York City thanks to its iconic places such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, or Time Square, but there are still a lot of places in the city that are as grand and as stunning that you may not know about such as the Rockefeller Center, Central Park, and the Grand Terminal. Filled with talented innovative people, New York City is one famous place everyone should try to visit. New York City is a busy place with lots of attractions and activities to do–you will need to be constantly traveling and exploring the place to truly experience the city. While traveling, make sure to replenish your energy with the help of this list of the best soup restaurants in New York City.

1. La Bonne Soupe

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Posted by La Bonne Soupe on Monday, 13 August 2012

The Bistro La Bonne Soupe got its name from the successful comedy show known as the La Bonne Soupe. The phrase was selected as the bistro’s name as it meant a good life, health, wealth, and happiness, to the owners. Besides the name, the restaurant also has a vintage poster displayed on the wall next to the staircase where customers can easily see it. A few of their specialty dishes would be the Quiche Lorraine, Assiette de Charcuterie, and Croque Monsieur. They also offer different soups such as the Soupe Paysanne al Orge, Creme Andalouse, Soupe al Oignon, and a special soup of the day.

La Bonne Soupe

Address: 48 W 55th St, New York, New York

Website: La Bonne Soupe

Opening hours: 11:30am - 10:30pm (daily)

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2. Joe's Shanghai

Posted by Joe's Shanghai Chinatown on Saturday, 26 February 2011

Opening its doors to the public in the year 1995, Joe’s Shanghai became a New York favorite all thanks to its specialty soup dumplings made of either crab meat and pork meat. They have been in the business for over two decades now, gaining popularity and experience. They have even been awarded as the Best Restaurant by the New York Times Restaurant Guide, Travel and Leisure, and Gourmet Magazine. If you are interested in the popular soup they are making, then visit Joe’s Shanghai and order what is known as the soup dumplings or Xiao Long Bao.

Joe's Shanghai

Address: 136-21 37th Ave, Flushing, New York

Website: Joe’s Shanghai

Opening hours: 11am - 11pm (daily)

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3. Ben's Kosher Delicatessen


Serving Eastern European comfort food ever since 1972, Ben’s Kosher Deli has several locations including New York City. The deli has become popular through its soups, hot pastrami, and salads. Some of their specialty soup dishes would be Ronnie’s Old-Fashioned Chicken Soup, Mushroom Barley Soup, Grandma’s Soup, A Schissel, and Daily Homemade Soup. Aside from dine-in they also offer online delivery and catering services.

Ben's Kosher Delicatessen

Address: 209 W. 38th Street, Manhattan, New York 10018

Website: Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen

Opening hours: 11am - 9pm (daily)

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4. The Lamb's Club

Posted by The Lambs Club on Monday, 2 April 2012

Having a modern take on American cuisine, the Lambs Club offers seasonal menus that are sure to impress the masses. A team of professional chefs has been joined together to make the offerings for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Dine at a revamped historical 18th-century fireplace where you and your friends and family can enjoy their specialty dishes. With the amazing dishes that they serve, they also make sure to compliment it with a list of available wines that have been meticulously selected by their wine director A.J Ojeda-Pons. A few soup dishes that the restaurant boasts are the Spring Onion Soup and Richard’s Soup.

The Lamb's Club

Address: 132 W 44th St, New York, New York

Website: The Lamb’s Club

Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 7am - 11pm, Sun - Mon: 7am - 9:30pm

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New York City Tour Guide

Hiram Jacobs

Hiram Jacobs

I am a licensed New York City Department of Consumer Affairs Tour Guide and a native New Yorker. Over the years, I acquired considerable experience organizing solo tours of the major European and East European capitals of the world, Canada's largest cities and Australia's most popular cities, Washington, DC, Atlanta, New Orleans, and San Francisco. During my international travels, I participated in tours organized by private tour companies to China, Russia, South America, India, the Canadian Rockies, Israel, Japan's major cities; USA: Alaska, Arizona and Utah's scenic national National Parks . I received my Master of Arts in Political Science (Urban Administration) from the State University of New York, College at Brockport, Brockport, New York in 1978. Since my recent retirement from the MTA, New York City Transit Authority, after 39 years of service as an Associate Transit Management Analyst, I hope to share with my fellow Travelers my observations, insights and personal experiences relating to Manhattan’s iconic neighborhoods, landmarks and popular attractions that make New York City such a vibrant and dynamic city to visit. I will strive to make your New York City Experience memorable. Tour Cancellations - Please provide at least 24 hours notice prior to the tour date in order to cancel your booking and to receive a full refund.

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New York City Tour Guide

Stephanie Eley

Stephanie Eley

I'm a graduate of ITMI, International Tour Management Institute and 17 years as a licensed Tour Director and Program Director. My expertise began in NYC and Washington, DC where I'm a licensed guide and has expanded to Europe, South America, Cuba and the Western / Southwestern National Parks of the US. I'd love to introduce you for a day or a week to Denver, Colorado and the 4 corners region of the US: Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona! Let's GO!! stepheley@gmail.com

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5. Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant

Posted by Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant on Thursday, 8 November 2012

First established in the year 1913, the Grand Central Oyster Bar and Restaurant has been serving the people of New York for over a hundred years now. They serve only food made from the freshest ingredients that make their dishes as fine as possible. They also compliment the food they serve with select wines to help in the customers overall dining experience. They are also popular for their soups such as the New England Clam Chowder, Manhattan Clam Chowder, and the Bouillabaisse Oyster Classic Soup.

Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant

Address: Grand Central Station, 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, New York, New York

Website: Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant

Opening hours: 11:30am - 9:30pm (daily)

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6. Soogil

Posted by Soogil on Tuesday, 9 January 2018

Being featured on several well-known magazines and reviewers such as The New York Times, Financial Times, TimeOut NY, and Departures Urban Daddy, Soogil is a popular restaurant that serves the best dishes in the city of New York. The place is owned by the chef Soogil Lim himself, ensuring that all of the dishes served have been passionately served prepared in the best possible manner. The restaurant serves French and Korean Cuisine. Some of their specialty soup dishes would be the Wagyu & Bone Marrow and Spicy Soft Tofu soups. They allow dine-in, reservations, and services for private parties and catering.

Soogil

Address: 108 E 4th Street, New York, New York

Website: Soogil

Opening hours: 5:30am - 10:30pm (daily)

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The best soup you'll ever taste

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The city of New York is a popular tourist destination that is jam-packed with activities, sceneries, and great people. They are also popular for their restaurants that all seem to offer different types of soup since the city is on the cooler side when it comes to climate. When traveling to different destinations in New York, make sure that you try some of the listed restaurants above to experience the best soup you’ll ever taste!

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