2. Pho 75
8.7
1122 Washington Ave (btwn 11th St & 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 39 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: Sparse, efficient pho restaurant that defies the "fast, cheap or good, pick two" ethos. Excellent pho, but don't look for much else.
cupkeyk: I ordered #1: Slices of Eye-Round SteakWell-done flank, fat brisket, soft tendon and beef tripe. Delicious, hot soup. Add some fish sauce, hoisin and shiracha then it'll taste amazing. Drip coffee.
Janelle Downey: Very fast and casual atmosphere, tables communal, tea is complementary. The large size is humongous, regular is plenty big. Pho is delicious and there's a chicken option. BYOB is permitted.
4. Nam Phuong
8.8
1100 Washington Ave (at 11th St), Philadelphia, PA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 57 tips and reviews
kathymon: 2 orders of family style for four - you can try one of each dish: summer roll/spring roll, sour fish soup/sour shrimp soup, lotus salad/papaya salad. The cubed beef is sooo good!
Vivie B: Pho is great and all but get the Bun Bo Hue soup... Amazing. PS- If you're not feel adventurous, tell them to hold the pork hocks.
Garrett Kirkpatrick: The phở is delicious!!!
Tami O'Hara: Tomato soup is amazing!!!!! And grill cheeeese yummm
The Feast: Scott Schroeder's Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese are a delight and we also suggest his new Shrimp Cocktail dish. Also, drink a beer, of course. Read more.
Sonia Belasco: This place is across-the-board awesome. Ricotta apple donuts are amazing, chicken soup is worthy of what your grandma made.
10. Dim Sum Garden
7.8
1020 Race St, Philadelphia, PA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 174 tips and reviews
DK Davis: Xiao long bao, scallion pancakes (best in Philly). Beef brisket noodle soup (hand made noodles)... Chive and pork dumplings!!!!
Chris L: Shanghai dumplings, scallion pancake, pan fried dumplings, and beef brisket noodle soup FTW
Chiara A.: Definitely a great place to have dumplings! They taste fresh and not too salty! Try the soup dumpling (the soup is inside!) and the pan fried pork juicy buns!
13. Oyster House
9.1
1516 Sansom St (btw 15th St & 16th St), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Center City West · 114 tips and reviews
CITY GRIT: One of our favorite spots for oysters! Be a high roller and get the Raw Bar Sampler or hit them up at Happy Hour for $1 Oysters and cheap drinks! Don't miss the Snapper soup, a Philly Classic.
Christopher: BBQ grilled oysters are awesome. I always get the clam chowder and fill up with oyster crackers
Mike Stone: Snapper soup, fresh lobster roll and home made ginger beer made for an excellent dinner. Great place
14. Cafe Lutecia
8.0
2301 Lombard St (at 23rd St), Philadelphia, PA
Café · Center City · 21 tips and reviews
Shannon Schuler: Amazing coconut saffron soup!!!! Just remember they only take ca$h!
Barrett Lane: This unassuming cafe makes great sandwiches and soups. A great alternative for those tired of standard brunch spots or just want a low key place to chill.
Dominika Franciszkowicz: Simple, fresh, and never disappointing. You can't go wrong with the $9 soup and quiche combo. Go for the tomato bisque! It really is to die for.
15. Parc
9.2
227 S 18th St (at Locust St), Philadelphia, PA
French Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 265 tips and reviews
Ashley: Best french onion soup in the city. And the bread is to die for
Reinhold Residential: Journey to this Parisian-inspired brasserie right on Rittenhouse Square! Its traditional French bistro classics, like French onion soup and escargots, are delightful along with an expansive wine list.
ILYA SP: Cool atmosphere. Nica outdoor seating. Tasty French onion soup and burger.