We are blessed in Orlando with an abundance of Vietnamese and Cuban restaurants, meaning you’re never far from a good bowl of black bean soup or steaming tureen of phó. But when temperatures get nippy, it’s good to remember that almost every culture has a classic soup, and Orlando probably has a restaurant serving it. From chili to matzo-ball, ramen to borscht, lentil to pozole, we’ve got more than enough bowls of goodness to warm your insides. Soup is good food!
Kari mee: egg noodles, shrimp, chicken, hard boiled egg, fried bean curd and veggies, in a curry broth, topped with fried shallots
Mamak Asian Street Food, 1231 E. Colonial Drive
Photo via Mamak on FacebookCaramelized onion soup gratinee: oxtail broth, onion jam, gruyere
DoveCote, 390 N. Orange Ave.
Photo via DoveCote on InstagramSoondubu jjigae: Korean stew with chili paste, shrimp, clams, squid and extra-soft organic tofu, plus a soft egg
BBB Tofu House, 5140 W. Colonial Drive
Photo by Joey RouletteRoast pork and wonton soup
Tasty Wok, 1246 E. Colonial Drive
Photo via YelpPozole verde: pork shoulder, roasted tomatillo, chile serrano, radish, cilantro, green cabbage, onion, lime, queso fresco, corn tortilla chips
Black Rooster Taqueria, 1323 N. Mills Ave.
Photo via Black Rooster on InstagramKhad piek sen (Laotian chicken soup)
Sticky Rice Lao Street Food, 1915 E. Colonial Drive
Photo via Sticky Rice on FacebookMatzo ball soup
TooJay’s, multiple locations
Photo via TooJay’s on InstagramSpicy beef soup with hand-pulled noodles
Chuan Lu Garden, multiple locations
Photo via YelpMiso ramen
Domu, 3201 E. Corrine Drive (at East End Market)
Photo via Domu on FacebookVegan lentil stew over polenta
The Sanctum Cafe, 715 N. Fern Creek Ave.
Photo via Sanctum on InstagramBeef brisket pho
Pho 88, 730 N. Mills Ave.
Photo via Pho 88Chicken tortilla soup
Reyes Mezcaleria, 821 N. Orange Ave.
Photo via Reyes on InstagramTom kha gai: coconut chicken soup
Thai Cuisine, 5325 Edgewater Drive
Photo via YelpTexas Red chili
Chili Daddy, at Dancing Pigs Deli,
6807 S. Orange Ave.
Photo via Chili Daddy on FacebookCustom hotpot (ingredients arrive at your table via conveyor belt!)
Nine Spices Hotpot, 5320 S. Kirkman Road
Photo by Rob BartlettSpicy beef stew: brisket, spicy broth, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, lemongrass, with shredded cabbage and bean sprouts
Soupa Saiyan, 5689 Vineland Road
Photo via Soupa Saiyan on FacebookRustic chicken soup with corn, jalapenos, potatoes, cilantro
Bartaco, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd.
Photo via BartacoShrimp and crab chowder
The Harp and Celt, 25 S. Magnolia Ave.
Photo via YelpBeef stew with egg noodles
Anh Hong, 1124 E. Colonial Drive
Photo via YelpGreek lentil soup
Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar, 444 N. Bumby Ave.
Photo via YelpBun bo hue: spicy pork, beef and lemongrass soup with rice vermicelli
Vietnam Cuisine, 1224 E. Colonial Drive
Photo via YelpCoq au vin: chicken stew in red wine
Le Coq au Vin, 4800 S. Orange Ave.
Photo via YelpBorscht: beet-cabbage soup with sour cream
Ararat Euro Food Bistro, 7540 Universal Blvd.
Photo via AraratAvgolemono: chicken and lemon soup with orzo
The Greek Corner, 1600 N. Orange Ave.
Photo via Yelp