Mouthwatering Soup in San Antonio

Full House Chinese Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (170) • $$

"Growing up and subsequently going to college in different parts of northern California, I grew up with the assumption that hole in the wall Chinese restaurants were usually the most authentic and best tasting. Thinking this and missing California this weekend, I decided to give Full House a try, but I'm not sure it really met my expectations.I will say, their portion sizes are generous and their food comes out quickly, for a very fair price given the amount of food that you get. The dishes themselves will also do in a pinch, but I don't feel like it was white I was looking for.The beef lo mein, to start with, was by far the highlight of the meal. It was well prepared, with the noodles not overcooked or undercooked, and a generous amount of meat.The sesame balls were a little more cooked than I'm used to but not overcooked (the sesame seeds were toasted pretty dark), but had a good outside to filling ratio. Also, hot and freshly made, which was something I deeply missed.The sweet and sour pork was sort of a miss. The pieces of pork were very tiny, sort of fingertip sized, and there was only pineapples - not bell peppers or onions or anything like I'm accustomed to. The sweet and sour sauce was kind of bland, had more of a vinegar kick to it than anything else, but not bad. The cream cheese wontons/rangoons were cooked a little unevenly so they were really chewy in the middle but really thoroughly cooked at the tips, and they tasted sort of fishy, like they'd been fried in oil just used to fry fish in. Overall, it wasn't quite what I was expecting, but it was a decent and fairly priced restaurant that will do when you're in need of a quick lunch."

La Fondita China

★★★★★ 4.6 (11)

"Did someone say Chinese?! La Fondita China is so worth popping in to visit. I had the spicy Mongolian chicken, orange chicken, hot & sour soup, egg drop soup, crab rangoon, and fried dumplings. The orange chicken and Mongolia chicken came with the choice of fried rice or white rice and egg roll, spring roll, or crab rangoon, I upgraded mine to have combination lo mein. These dishes were so flavorful and fresh, then the spice level came through so nice on the Mongolia chicken! Now the soups were both delicious, that hot & sour soup though is AMAZING!! The crab Rangoon and dumplings were yummy as well. My server was Jaime and he was wonderful and so attentive. This is a family owed restaurant with about 5 tables, the perfect hole in the wall in my opinion! I can't wait to come back and try some more plates."

3 Pho Bowl 09

★★★★☆ 4.1 (108)

"I love this neighborhood establishment. We usually pop by for lunch but decided to get take out this evening on this chilly evening. The restaurant is always super clean and staff are so kind & helpful. When you walk in the door, go straight back to the counter in the back to make your order. They have large menu screens above the register, hand held laminated menus or a we code if you prefer to use that for the menu. My go to dishes are usually the pho and the hubby loves their combo fried rice. Service is quick. Food is consistently good and the atmosphere is family friendly. It's a great place to meet friends for a meal. Easy to have a conversation and not feel rushed, Tip of the day is to sign up for the rewards program, it's amazing how fast they add up."

Thai Buri Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.7 (217) • $$

"I have been twice for dinner. This is a quaint little place that feels homey when you come in. This place is a hidden gem. I've been to Thailand and the food taste is comparable. So flavorful and a great price to portion on the entrees. Servers are polite and service is fast. I will be back again."

Sun Sun Chinese

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (83) • $$

"It was amazing!!!! By far one of the best Chinese restaurants we've tried!!! Great service and staff!"

Villa Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.6 (16)

"Pad Thai was delicious, spices were on target. Service was amazing and our kids enjoyed it too. Coming back to this one!"

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (98) • $$

"Food was great Minute we stepped in the place smelled old and musky. We were seated by hostess Jada. Because the booth smelled so bad and enclosed we asked for table near window. Jada said the tables were set. We didn't know what she meant we asked her for at least the table across but she repeated herself looking at us like sarcastically. I asked her if it was reserved and she said no it's set by waitress. Asked her to please if our table can be wiped because it was wet and stickyShe came back and talked to our waitress Jalyn (forgot spelling) and the. Came wiped half of our table unprofessionally like she was upset. Very disrespectful so she need more customer training because of her immaturity behavior Our waitress was very good and she deserve my 5 stars. The food was delicious and my steak was perfect The hostess and smell got my 2stars. Not goin back there"

Thai Dee

★★★★☆ 4.2 (636) • $$

"I don't know how I haven't reviewed this restaurant before. It is a staple in my eating-out rotation mainly because it is so consistently delicious and nearby. This is my favorite restaurant to enjoy a plate of pad woodsen with tofu. A simple dish but done exceptionally well and the entire staff makes me feel welcomed and appreciated whenever I order. Overall I cannot recommend it enough. Only drawbacks are small size and small parking lot that seems to always just only have one last parking spot open. Don't judge the shady location too hard, there is an excellent interior and it's BYOB (optional)!"

Noodles & Dumplings

★★★★☆ 3.9 (159) • $$

"I'm going to go ahead & give this place the 5 stars that it deserves! Even though upon dining here for the first time, there was an issue with us getting our food in a timely manner. We live fairly close to & every time we have driven by, the parking lot is usually packed. We were intrigued. So, we decided to give it a shot on a Monday night, around 6 PM. We figured it shouldn't be too bad. Wrong! We got there & the parking lot was packed! Upon entering, the waiting area was packed & it's not really much of a waiting area. Just for reference, it is a former IHOP, so you get the idea. Anyway, you stroll up to the host station & there is a QR code that you have to scan for the waitlist & there is also one for the menu right next to it. We were 9th on the list & it seemed to move at a decent pace & we waited 36 minutes to be seated.We were greeted by our server Isaiah, who asked if this was our first time; to which we replied yes. He then took us on a little tour on the way to our table, which included a trip past the Thai/Milk tea/Boba station & then on past the show kitchen, where there were a little Auntie & Uncle making dumpling & hand stretching noodles. It was really cool & I appreciated that touch. I was even more excited to try the food after that!We were seated in a booth, which I prefer. Unfortunately, they were only able to provide one menu at the time, so I had to look on my phone, but I had perused the menu earlier in the day & pretty much had an idea of what I wanted to order already. During our tour, Isaiah made mention that the dumplings took about 15 minutes to prepare, which is also stated in their menu, so they are setting the expectation. So, we knew that we wanted to try the Colorful Combo Dumplings first, which we ordered pan fried. So, Isaiah went to put that in first. Upon his return, we ordered Beef Broccoli, Fried Noods w/Chicken, Fried Rice w/Chicken & Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumpling), which came in an oder of 6 - 3 Chicken & 3 Pork.Sadly, this is where it took a turn. 15 minutes came & went & no dumplings. We watched the near empty area that we had been seated, fill up with people that had obviously been seated after us & delicious looking plates come out to those other parties. But where was our food? Where, Isaiah? We had been there about an hour before he came back to let us know that he wasn't sure what happened with our order & he assured us that they were now working on it & apologized & would see what he could do for the inconvenience & stepped away & suddenly returned to let us know that he would be taking 20% off the check. We said that would be fine.Finally the food came out, one dish after the next & I almost didn't let my camera eat first, I was so hungry! However, I managed to compose myself long enough to get photos, with the exception of the Chicken Fried Rice. I mean, we all know what Chicken Fried Rice looks like, right?As I was saying; the food. Let me tell you. As inconvenient as the wait was, it was worth it. The quality & the flavor of the dumplings were tip-top! At that moment, I had wished that I was blessed with the stomach of a cow, because I promise that my Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum & Abomasum would have been overflowing with ALL the dumplings! Also, the Noods were AMAZING! They certainly live up to their name. Sadly, the Beef Broccoli didn't really have great flavor. However, it was filled with decent quality meat & really fresh & plentiful pieces of broccoli. Oh, did I mention the Chicken Fried Rice? No need.Well, that is my story. I am so glad that I live so close, because in the future, I may just do online orders, rather than dining in. Because, I will be coming back for more!! One last note. Isaiah was awesome & the staff there is super friendly!"

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (66) • $$

"Our waitress was amazing, one of the best waitresses I've had in a long time,. Very informative and attentive. I ordered the Chicken Marsala fettuccine. The chicken was juicy and tender. Pasta is more on the sweet side, which I loved! Would order again! Place was very clean."

Dragon Bowl

★★★★☆ 4.2 (20)

"Wow I can't believe I've never been here. I don't live far either. I came across it online. Saw the menu and was blown away. Asian and Latin mix? What a beautiful combo. My husband is half Puerto Rican and when we saw Puerto Rican dishes on the menu we knew it was a must try. Threw me off that it was inside of a gas station but it's definitely a hidden gem. Everything was so tasty and the portions are hefty. We bought 2 orders of tostones thinking one wouldn't be enough but one order is definitely enough they are Huge. I make mine crispier but they were still good. The chicken and teriyaki with fried rice was so fulfilling. Again bigger than expected. The plantains were delightful and those Latin wontons...amazing. This place was a hit with the family. Will be a returning customer :)"

Ten Seconds Yunnan Rice Noodle

★★★★☆ 4.1 (110) • $$

"Really good food. The waiter was busy but attentive and friendly. Food came out pretty fast. I had Korean Kim chi noodles with beef, two of my children had the miso noodles (one beef and one shrimp), and two others had the Thai coconut curry chicken. We all enjoyed our food. The 2 beef noodle diners would probably prefer chicken or vegetable next time instead of beef because it's a fatty cut to us. The shrimp diner was very happy with their selection. Portions are huge. The noodles were enough for dinner as well and the curry eaters were stuffed past dinner. I can't wait to go back and try more."

Pho Nguyen

★★★★☆ 3.6 (287) • $$

"I can't wait to come back here and try more things. It seems family owned and they're nice people! I actually ordered this because it looked good in another yelp photo. Great flavor and of course love drenching it in Siracha. My friend loved her pho so I'll have to come back and try that. Tai tea with boba was yummy! I'm surprised the place was not more packed. Only a few other tables were occupied. Clean and well kept."

High's Cafe & Store

★★★★★ 4.5 (216) • $$

"I have been coming to this restaurant for years and I always get the same thing....the chicken Salad that's never on the menu....its always a little sign at the cash register. Explosion of flavor in your mouth...6 stars! Long lines, but patience rewards!"

Soups & Rolls

★★★★★ 4.6 (30)

"Wow I passed this place up many times now I can't believe what I've been missing. And right on my neck of the woods or should I say the barrio. Yes Sir they got Pho here and trust me it is GOOD.Ordered 2 Beef combination Phos1 seafood Pho1 child's steak Pho When kids say it's good they don't lie.I've/We've had many Phos and this hit the spot good. Broth has a nice delicate rich flavor, I can taste the star anise and cinnamon coming through the rich bold flavors. A lot of places make them with a light settle flavor in the broth. I found that the release of fat from the contents of the meat elevates the flavor in the broth omg. My daughter loved her seafood Pho as that choice I'll be picking for myself sometime in the near future again. Kids pho was excellent and filling, more than enough for anyone under 10yrs of age. Owner took a little time to talk to us, I'm very excited to come back as I will BE sooner than later. I want to try other things in their menu. Place is kept clean and cozy.Gender restrooms available.S&R's I will be coming back, plenty in the menu to try and go for. Keep up the good work!"

ShiFu Noodle

★★★★☆ 4 (211) • $$

"I'm so glad we went here today, 4/24/2024. The brisket noodle soup, aka pho, was so delicious. Our waitress was exceptionally attentive. We also ordered the jasmine tea. Prices were fair as well. We hope to go back soon and try the braised eggplant!"

Sichuan Garden

★★★★☆ 4.2 (505) • $$

"Great service and responsive to food questions. Loved it and will be back. The food was delicious."

Roca & Martillo

★★★★☆ 3.8 (63)

"I don't really have a lot to say here. Everything was, ok. Went on a Saturday morning at 11am, today, and they don't offer the lunch menu as an option. Just dinner menu. And the food was, ok. I just ate the meatballs with some of the garlic bread. Meatballs tasted frozen and heated. But there was a good amount of them. The garlic bread was fine but others who had to said the garlic on theirs was overpowering. The table had some cazuelas, marscapone crab dip, shrimp scampi, and pepperoni dip. I think only the scampi was finished completely. A couple of people had the duck confit and said it had no flavor. Could not taste the duck at all. It's shredded in there. They compared it to a tuna casserole. The best dish looked like the fried chicken. The servers were excellent. Very attentive and kept checking on us. It was early so it was pretty empty. We were able to have conversation at the table. The music they were playing was nice also. But honestly if I'm back at the rock I'll just eat the bao with chicken at the snack stand. It's fantastic."

Bumdoodler's Lunch

★★★★☆ 3.9 (164) • $

"Line was halfway through the cafe, so I figured the place must be good. If the only complaint I have is waiting in line, then I have to say this place is definitely on my must return list. Love the sandwiches, pickle and chips. Pies looked amazing, but I talked myself out."

Beacon Hill Market And Deli

★★★★★ 4.6 (58) • $$

"This place is down the street from me but I have been sleeping on it. I got a classic Italian sub, it was perfect. my girl got the grilled cheese and tomato soup it was beyond perfect. Glad I can walk to this place anytime I need a proper sandwich."

T. Bento Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (35)

"Great food, service and amazing location. Our service checked on us and the manger brought out some free appetizers. We will definitely be back when we're in town. Best saki bombs."

Las Palapas

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (68) • $$

"What went well? Everything. Margaritas are great. Chicken plates are full of flavor. I asked hostess Stephanie if they have queso flameada. She said she'd be back in a few minutes. It's not on the menu. She returned with the best flameada ever! I appreciated the personal service and the great food. I've been to several other locations of this chain. I'll definitely be back."

YuFeng Asian Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.4 (122) • $$

"Let's start with the service, they was in their servin it up like Serena and Venus Williams. They made it see like ever customer was game match they needed to make sure they won the match with impeccable service. The food was just as good and the serving size that you see in the pic was good enough for three people, depending on how much you consume of course"

Quik Wok

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (39) • $

"Good Chinese food when you're just at home watching movies chilling being lazy lol.. other than that if you're actually having time to go out to get real Chinese I'd rather do that! I will admit they are always nice when you go pick up the order, I always leave a tip even when I'm not sitting down in there to eat at their little small seating area."

Paladar Fusion Mexico Cuba

★★★★★ 4.8 (136) • $$

"When googling directions to this place you might feel a little bit mislead. We almost missed it since it tucked back amongst what looks like a smaller motel row. Don't let the outside fool you there are amazing ingredients and people inside. Pro tip: call and make a reservation. This place got crowded fast after 6pm. Grab your favorite bottle of wine and bring that too. They don't have a liquor license but encourage you to bring a favorite bottle along to complement the meal.Food is stellar from the guacamole and ceviche appetizers to the mains like the flautas de lechon, shrimp tacos, and much much more. My kids loved the quesadilla plate and the plantains. Dessert is where the real show is. We tried the flambed flan topped with cinnamon and it was so good."

India Palace

★★★★☆ 4.1 (715) • $$

"My favorite buffet! The price is usually around $14 and food is fresh and hot. I've gone to dine in and take out and they even give extra containers. I love the chicken saagwala, samosas and there's also one that has mushrooms and is my favorite!"

Bumdoodlers Lunch

★★★★☆ 4.4 (86) • $

"Awesome food and friendly atmosphere. Really good pies and desserts. Very quick kitchen."

Seoul Food Korean Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (339) • $$

"Had a nice lunch and according to my son who recently was on Korea he was impressed as it was authentic.I found the staff nice and there was plenty of food."

Kobe Teppan & Sushi

★★★★☆ 3.8 (408) • $$

"A friend and I arrived for a Hibachi lunch. The service was Grade A. Staff was friendly. We got good entertainment while our food was being prepared. Once he added the butter....I knew it was going to be a good lunch."

Panera Bread

★★☆☆☆ 2.1 (8)

"I just come here for the coffee and bagel and sit inside at non peak times so there are no problems. I don't like it as much as other paneras because it does not have any semi private booth seating but it still has a good vibe during non peak times."

Real Pho

★★★★☆ 3.9 (239) • $

"The food here is delicious and service is welcoming and helpful. They have plenty of seating available. Relaxed ambiance. Their chili oil was very spicy and I loved it. My husbands first time trying Pho and he loved it."

First Course Salad Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (140) • $$

"Always fresh and delicious. Unlike Salata they do not skimp and are super friendly. We love this place and it is so clean!"

BaanThai Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.1 (184) • $$

"This was a restaurant my wife found on Yelp. She suggested we try it as the reviews were good. It's in a strip center at the corner of Heibner road and Floyd curl. A favorite Thai dish for me is basil stir fry. When I saw it on the menu I decided to try it with shrimp. I was really glad I did. Fantastic dish! Pad Thai is great too. The restaurant is small and appears very clean. Service is good but not exceptional. For those looking for some great Thai food I'd recommend you give it a shot. Don't think you'd be disappointed."

Four Kings

★★★★★ 4.5 (356) • $$

"Really wish they'd allow 1/2-stars. I was at JBSA Randolph and had multiple errands to run and wasn't going to be able to make it home for lunch. Needed a good place to eat that wasn't fast food. Saw this restaurant on Yelp. Greeted at counter by a hostess, perhaps owner (?), but it wasn't clear what the process was for ordering. Felt you had to be a regular and know the process before they were going to clue me in. Ordered the bahn mi sandwich to go. It was delicious, although I wouldn't recommend trying to eat it while driving. It's messy. But, in a great way!Will definitely be back!"