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Best Soups for Philly’s Fall Season

Posted on October 17, 2023   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
City Cast Philly staff

City Cast Philly staff

Dave digs in at Kungfu Hotpot in Chinatown. (Courtesy of Dave Wesolowski)

Dave digs in at Kungfu Hotpot in Chinatown. (Courtesy of Dave Wesolowski)

🍜 It’s (finally) sweater weather and soup season! City Cast Philly food contributor Dave Wesolowski (@feedingtimetv) recently shared his favorite soups you’ve got to try right now.

What to order: Wonton noodle soup with pork and roast duck

If you’re sick, “it'll bring you back to life,” said Dave.

238 N 9th St.

What to order: French onion soup

This twist on a classic has duck confit and foie gras croutons to make this hearty dish even richer, and the broiled cheese on top makes for a great cheese pull.

233 Chestnut St.

What to order: Bun bo hue dac biet

This specialty of the South Philly restaurant is flavored with beef brisket, pig feet, and blood cubes, all in a spicy lemongrass broth.

1606 W Passyunk Ave.

What to order: Tan Tan Ramen

This ramen has a spicy miso and chicken broth base and can be enjoyed with either minced pork or chicken.

204 N 9th St. [but there are multiple locations]

What to order: Taiwanese beef noodle soup

This soup is made from a rich broth loaded with beef and bok choy. Ray’s is also known for their siphon-brewed coffee and dumplings.

141 N 9th St.

What to order: Any pho

Quantity and quality are both high here, and with a large soup ringing up for as little as $6.45, you can warm up without breaking the bank.

1122 Washington Ave. F

What to order: Matzoh ball soup

“The matzoh ball itself is probably the size of a baseball, if not a softball,” and the broth is “like liquid penicillin” if you’re under the weather, said Dave.

700 S 4th St.

What to order: Clam chowder

Oyster House offers two styles, Manhattan, which has a tomato broth, and New England clam chowder, which is cream-based.

1516 Sansom St.

What to order: Sundubu jjigae

This Korean stew with spicy broth and silky tofu is served piping hot. Don’t forget to BYOB!

6600 N 5th St.

What to order: “AYCE HOT POT,” said Dave. Plus, it’s all you can eat. ‘Nuff said.

1008 Cherry St., 3rd floor

Check out our map to find all of these yummy soup joints! (Google Maps)

Check out our map to find all of these yummy soup joints! (Google Maps)

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