The Most Delectable Soup in Portland

Elephants Delicatessen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (898) • $$

"Atmosphere: Bright, spacious atmosphere with a little market attached. More of a fast-casual type setupFood: The elephant's cure soup is a standout. Really delicious and one of my favorites. The turkey reuben wasn't as good.Price: Some of the sandwiches are a bit steep. Soup is reasonable. Overall, probably a bit pricier than it should be but the food is reasonableService: DecentParking: I think there is a parking lot. Otherwise street parking"

Vivi's Vietnamese Noodle House

★★★★☆ 4.4 (723) • $$

"Great food and all the dishes we ordered tasted amazing. Lot of options for vegan food lovers too. I got Spring Roll, Lemon grass chicken, Grilled veggies and tofu.Good spot to hangout and grab some food with friends."

Pho Hung - Powell Blvd

★★★★☆ 4.1 (698) • $$

"I can't say enough good things about pho hung, they're the original pho restaurant in Portland. They been opened since 1990 and I'm sure every Asian kid who has grew up in Portland knows this is a staple/OG.We love coming here on rainy days and so glad they were open this Christmas Day! The pho comes out piping hot and QUICK! Everything is so fresh and once you take that first sip it hits the soul. They definitely don't skimp on the meat like other pho restaurants do and the prices are very reasonable. If your adventurous, try the Super Bowl it's a little bit of everything and if your like my husband you can't go wrong with pho tai. Happy pho eating y'all!"

Kenny's Noodle House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (632) • $$

Milo's City Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (519) • $$

"Milo's city cafe is locally owned and is super delicious. We met the owner and he is a delightful nice man. The omelette was delicious and would could back here for breakfast any day of the week. The jam for my English muffin is homemade just like all the food here. The Jam is a must try.... SUPER DELICIOUS. If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Hot sauce homemade...his wife made it along with the jam... AMAZING Service was perfect, fast and efficient. Inside is super clean and super niceHighly recommend"

Lima Peruvian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (385) • $$

"Been looking for a good Peruvian restaurant and found it while I was out in Beaverton. Everything was great from the staff, ambiance, and food. The beans were delicious and hearty, the chicken was cooked perfectly and flavorful, and the plantains were delicious. This was perfect for something healthy, yet hearty. I will definitely be returning. Don't miss out on this great location."

Thai PK Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (272) • $$

"I'm embarrassed to say it took several visits to Thailand to try Tom Yum soup, or anything Tom Yum-related. But when I finally did a few weeks ago, I fell in love.I tried several places in Portland to try a hot and spicy soup like you do in TH. Most places were very tomato soup-like. I was hesitant to try here, but I was really craving a good bowl. My husband picked it up on the way home. It did not disappoint!! He ordered it 4-star spicy, and it was actually spicy! I usually order mine as spicy as you can get it, and it's usually super mild. This was perfect! Make-your-nose-run spicy. It had a ton of chicken and seafood too. It did not lack. My husband ordered Massaman curry and it was excellent. Nice spice for him at 3 stars. And plenty of meat and veggies. We also got sticky rice and peanut sauce. Yum!"

The Boiling Bowl

★★★★☆ 4.1 (243) • $$

"I came here because I was craving Vietnamese food and getting kind of tired of only eating on the east side of the Willamette, so I decided to check this spot out! It's a cozy spot, with more seating than it looks and a nice, quiet environment. Decor is nice and they also have a bar, unlike a lot of other Viet spots!I was pretty surprised by how extensive their menu was--there was a lot of options you typically don't see and some unique ones, I've never heard of as a Viet (such as spider roll and lobster pho). I got the hu tieu kho and my boyfriend got the pho; the food didn't take that long to come out. The food was so healing, definitely comfort food, and so so much better than I thought. Although it's probably not the best I've had in Portland, it is definitely on the better side and from their diverse menu, this place will become a favorite as I try more items from them!"

Teo Bun Bo Hue

★★★★☆ 4.2 (231) • $$

"No menu as they only offer three items, simple. The Bun Bo Hue was the star of the show, but the chicken pho was right up there with the best in town. Love the type of ice tea they serve.Pleasant service and overall atmosphere. And real Sriracha at every table."

Thai Chili Jam

★★★★☆ 3.9 (258) • $$

"I have walked by Thai Chili Jam many times. The outside of the building is nondescript. But don't let that deter you from trying the delicious food served here. I have ordered delivery several times and always found the food to be fresh and full of flavor. My favorite items to order are the yellow curry and the Thai basil fried rice. Although every dish I've tried has been tasty and good enough to reorder. I like that they advertise that they are vegetarian friendly. They use no MSG and all dishes are free of Trans fat. Good things to know. Someday I will venture inside the restaurant to dine. Whether you dine in or order food to go, you'll enjoy your meal."

Addy's Sandwich Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (204) • $

"Stopped in for a juice. Came back my last day for another juice and a sandwich for the airplane ride home. The first time I thought the juice had a little too much ginger so I asked for a little less the second time. Both were great though. How I contained myself not to eat the sandwich until the plane was questionable. I got the chicken salad with grapes and walnuts on a baguette. It was incredible. I would order it again. Next time I would request they cut it in half. Love this place. Will eat here again if I return to Portland."

Pho Kim

★★★★☆ 3.8 (260) • $$

"WOW one of the best pho in town. Its a must go if you're craving for some pho FOODWe got an assortment of dishes. The typical "#1 large", pork and chicken Banh Mi. The pho is absolutely fantastic. The soup tasted genuine and they gave a huge portion of meat as well. The only downside is the large looked about the same size as the regular one. The BanhMi is absolutely insane. It came out in a crunchy yet soft baguette and the fillings are grilled to perfection with ample amount of meat as well. SERVICEYou know the food is gonna be fantastic when the service is not the best and everyone seems to be in a rush. THIS PLACE IS THAT. Service is nothing to rave about compared to other restaurants but they get it done!!!ALL IN ALL, fantastic pho spot, highly recommend and it's our favorite place in Portland so far"

Portland Kettle

★★★★☆ 4.3 (202) • $$

"Both of my favorite delis have gone away. So when I heard of this place and heard it was endorsed by my friend from the Midwest. I had to try it. I got the hot corned beef. I asked which was better and the lady said corned beef today because it is a fattier cut today. Well, that's darn good advice. The bread was really good but it was too soft for the sandwich. Perhaps toasted or grilled? But delicious rye bread. The meat was very tender and flavorful. Lots of it too. I've been looking for a sandwich like this for a while. Very friendly service. Definitely a spot I'll come back to."

Tasty Pot

★★★★☆ 4.2 (205) • $$

"It's been several years since I last came but I forgot how delicious the hot pot is here! It's Taiwanese style hot pot where they serve individual sized pots. The menu lists all the ingredients in each type of hot soup so it helped when deciding which soup to order. We ordered the Beef Hot Soup and Seafood Lobster Hot Soup. The beef hot pot was rich with the beef broth flavor and all the fillings tasted great in it. The seafood hot pot had a light seafood flavor that complimented all the seafood and other fillings in it. Both hot pot broths were very clean and easy on the stomach, I could easily eat most of the hot pot even for lunch. I'm glad I rediscovered this place, time to add it to my rotation!"

O'sushi

★★★★☆ 3.6 (267) • $$

"Party of three on a Saturday evening. No wait but it did start getting crowded towards the end of our dinner. Did AYCE sushi and you get what you pay for...but I mean that in a good way! Enough of a variety for AYCE sushi and they weren't stingy and service was pretty good. I did not feel like they were trying to rush us at all and were sometimes even joking about how little we ordered a time.In general, I try to avoid conveyor belt sushi when it is slow which was the case here. Overall I would be back for my quick sushi fix."

Koi Gardens Vietnamese Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.6 (133) • $$

"I've ordered pho several times at Koi Gardens Vietnamese Cuisine, and have always enjoyed my meals. The service is swift and efficient, and I've never had to worry about finding a table. The restaurant has a large seating area which makes the space feel a bit empty. However, this bodes well for quick service. There are several nooks and corners when you can sit to enjoy more privacy. There is plenty of parking in front of the restaurant, but the business is located on a very busy street near the onramp to 1-205. It's a high traffic collision corridor, so do be careful when entering or exiting the parking lot. The pho is always served steaming hot, with noodles offering just the right amount of bite. There's nothing worse than soggy noodles! The herbs are fresh and the portions are more than adequate. The broth isn't as rich and complex as some of the more popular Vietnamese restaurants in Portland, but it has definitely soothed my pho cravings in the past."

Golden Tusk Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4 (149) • $$

"Was very impressed with the developed flavors in their dishes. Very tasty. Will come back and visit again. Their curries were fantastic. The meats were solid. Very good."

Zabpinto Thai Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (115) • $$

"Was craving Thai, and saw that they had Pad Tom Yum on their menu, which I've never seen before, so I had to try. I ordered that with a Tamarind Margarita and my cousin got the Pad See Ew with a Pattaya A-Go-Go cocktail. And we shared the Egg Rolls. We were able to get our noodles with pork belly as the protein, which not many Thai restaurants offer. Everything looked delicious, and was also delicious. Cute little place, and friendly service."

New Hing's Restaurant & Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (188) • $$

"Still doing great on our second trip a few days ago. Plenty of food for yummy leftovers the next day. Enjoyed the food, ambiance and the warm greetings."

Pig-N-Pancake

★★★★☆ 3.6 (167) • $$

Mr. Chen's Chinese Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (167) • $$

"The food here is delicious. I have been here several times and am always impressed. I had the number 7 today and got a very generous plate of very good food. The Kung Pao chicken was delicious. The shrimp was cooked perfectly. The sweet sour chicken actually had some chicken inside the batter. Really good.The outside looks a little sketchy but I come for the good food."

PDX Thai Dining

★★★★★ 4.6 (77)

August Moon Chinese Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (222) • $$

"Its a better as a take-out place than a sit down restaurant . Food is decent , average at best and the prices reasonable . They have a big menu so lots of options to choose from . Fast service but not friendly at all ,in-fact they can border at being rude most of the times and hence I recommend them as a take-out place instead ."

Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle

★★★★☆ 4.2 (85) • $$

"I've been on a hunt for good Chinese restaurants lately. There are reliable ones (several of them) in my direct neighborhood I went and visited in late 2023 but it was time that I discovered something new (as we entered the new year.) After doing a little research on Yelp, this Ten Seconds Yunnan came up. I browsed their menu a little bit to see if they had what I was craving for. And yes, they did.I could have shown up to it without placing an order online ahead of time (sometimes it's fun to do so because you'd be able to interact with the employees more and see if they have great service etc.) Despite this though however, I placed my order online for a few items.The time I specified for a pick-up was 5pm. I arrived to it a few minutes before. I took the time to take a few photos of the exterior of the restaurant.As soon as I entered, I was immediately greeted by one of the male workers. Once I said my name for the order I placed, he walked up to the register area from the kitchen to hand me my food. It had already been ready.There were no customers dining it at 5pm. It appeared to be a slow Tuesday night (or it was simply too early for dinner for most people.)I really liked the layout of the restaurant and decors seen throughout. The elephant art on the main/biggest wall was quite intriguing. "Wow, this is a beautiful restaurant; I want to take some photos of it." is what I said to the same worker. I then asked him, "When did you guy open?" "It's about three years ago." he answered. Wow, I had no clue such a restaurant had been here for at least three years.Once home, I I opened the bag to inspect what was inside. Gyoza (6-piece) were pan-fried as I specified online. Glass Noodles with Spicy Sauce was in a clear transparent/clear container even though the gyoza was in the normal white container.Nicely golden on the bottom, gyoza pieces were a bit small for the price of $8.99. They were somewhat juicy inside. Their gyozas are as closely traditional as the Chinese or Japanese ones with nice flavors of garlic and chives/nira. I'm not sure if they use sake to season the entire ingredients but if I go ahead and make a suggestion, they can increase this ingredient to make it more noticeable. but overall, this is probably the best gyoza I've eaten in a while.And the glass noodles. Someone posted a picture of it on Yelp so that lured me to this appetizer. And I'm glad that it did. The photo I uploaded does look small in portion but it is/was a good portion. The sauce that accompanies is very salty so I used it a little bit (to pour over the entire noodles instead of dipping the noodles in it.) This dish impressed me. I could easily get two orders of it and make it a whole meal. Tasted very authentic.I think I'm going to go here when I want good/tasty gyozas/potstickers from now on."

Chinese Garden Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (72) • $$

"Americanized Chinese food is not something I eat often as I do prefer eating traditional Chinese food. Though occasionally, I'll eat some Americanized Chinese food. I got a chance to try their combos and to my surprise it was good and with no MSG. Kung Pao Chicken has a great amount of chicken, vegetables, peanuts and spice! The combo was a good portion, came with 5 pieces of fried shrimp, 4 crab puffs, good amount of fried rice and almond chicken-chow mein. I was able to substitute egg roll for fried rice! The almond chicken had a nice flavor with the mixture of vegetables. The crab puff and shrimp was crispy and not oily. This is a great family-owned business, they really care about the customers and the food they serve. They are open for pick up, just order via phone & delivery through door dash. They are taking all the precautions they can to ensure the safety and well-being of the customers."

Wok In

★★★★★ 4.5 (24)

"Orange chicken Gluten FreeKung Pao ChickenHot Sour SoupAre great choices here. Very delicious. Best Chinese food I have tried in Gresham so far."

Elephants Delicatessen at World Trade Center

★★★★☆ 4 (26)

Coco Garden

★★★★★ 4.6 (12)

"Finally stopped in to check this food & beer hall out and was pleasantly surprised. I knew the beer from Zoiglhaus was great, but this Thai food was the reason to return. All three items we had were GREAT. The rolls were filled with great ingredients and not with iceburg lettuce like so many places do, and the wrappers were super chewy, not brittle. The drunken noodles were really great, and the pineapple fried rice was some of the best I've ever had. We eat Thai food a lot, and this place instantly moved in to the top 3 favorite places. It's that good. Will for sure be back."

Stone Soup PDX

★★★★★ 4.8 (11)

"Today Portland has a shortage of restaurant workers; front of house and back of house.Stone Soup is a cafe training up homeless individuals for the restaurant industry. It's a 4 week program followed by an internship at local restaurants and groceries. They have attracted collaborators from some of Portland's top restaurants.The menu, lunch now, and a few days open for happy hour, is simple, and the quality is high: soups, salads, sandwiches, and dessert.I had the gazpacho and the Greek salad. The gazpacho was blendered to smooth, lightly spiced and accompanied good quality Grand Central toasted bread.The Greek salad had peak Summer tomatoes, arugula, crunchy cucumbers and chunk feta. The restaurant is counter service, and diners collect their own utensils and iced lemon water. Stone Soup is in the old Gilt space, which was dark and home to the famous Portlandia Colin the Chicken. Now it's light, with natural fir floors, maple tabletops, a bar, windows all around, and WiFi. They can do private dinners and cater too. Did I say that the food is very reasonably priced, and that the entire project is a nonprofit?Stone Soup is a beautiful classic story found in many cultures. And it's a restaurant with a cause."

Walk The Wok

★★★★☆ 4.2 (14)

"Glad this place is back, restaurant seating area is quiet and clean. New owners/management are enthusiastic. Food less oily than before some dishes slightly different. I enjoyed the stir fry veggies and soup."

Tai Chin Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.9 (7)

"Bottom Line: Best Beef Chow Fun in Clark CountyI got the beef chow fun take out and it was pretty good. As good as any in PDX. Nice wok hei and not too greasy. I took a star off for the cost $16.95 and the interior isn't that inviting for dining in but that's not uncommon for Cantonese joints. The menu has dim sum albeit a little pricey also. I'll work my way through the menu eventually if I can afford to. :-("

Underbite PDX

★★★★★ 4.6 (7)

"We found this food cart by accident! We drove here for one reason, (name of food cart here), because we read somewhere they made it one of the best in 2022, in PDX food carts!But, later on that, when we come back. . . . Instead, the photos Underbite PDX had was appealing, so we ordered promptly!Hubby and I both ordered the same thing: BLTsh with clam chowder, except I had half & half. The sandwich was very unusually and very wrapped in an unusual way. The napkins were small & thin. The food was delicious, plenty of bacon! The soup was also really good! Tomato & Orange soup.The proprietor was also friendly! Will come back again (if close-by) for take out during one of my outdoor or indoor events!"

Springwater Station

★★★☆☆ 3 (16) • $

"The worse thing about this place was April, happy to say she has moved on to the dump dive bar she worked at part-time. She was so trashy I wouldnot go in there when she worked. The best fish and chips, chefs salad in PDX. Deb, Marci and Tona are great bartenders."

Pho-licious

★★☆☆☆ 2 (2)

"I decided to try this place just for the heck of it cuz it was right next to my bank. It was okay I feel it was a little high price for what you got but other than that the food wasn't that bad would I go again probably not."