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Sichuan · Manhattan · $$
Rich and fiery broth with tender beef and chewy noodles. The signature dish.
Bistro · Manhattan · $$$
Classic French onion soup reimagined as a shot-glass amuse-bouche — a playful opener
Sichuan · Flushing · $$$
Creamy coconut broth simmered with chicken, fragrant and mildly sweet
Tangy tomato broth, lighter option that pairs well with seafood and vegetables
Sushi & Omakase · Manhattan · $$$$
Traditional miso soup served as part of the omakase progression
Classic onion soup with Gruyère‑topped croutons, praised as “perfection” by diners
Bistro · Bedford-Stuyvesant · $$$
Velvety butternut squash soup with seasonal garnish
Chinese · Manhattan · $$
Delicate pleated wrappers bursting with scalding, savory crab-laced broth and tender filling.
Shanghainese · Manhattan · $$
A refined blend of sweet crab meat and seasoned pork that elevates the standard broth-filled experience.
Bistro · Manhattan · $$$$
Classic French onion soup with melted gruyere
Thai · Manhattan · $$
Properly sour and fragrant with lemongrass, kaffir lime, and galangal — a clean, clarifying broth that sets the tone for the meal
Classic French onion soup with a properly stretchy cheese cap — exactly what you want, executed perfectly.
Korean · Manhattan · $$$$
A deeply savory soup featuring monkfish liver prepared through an oxidation technique
Hot and sour Thai soup with shrimp, mushrooms, lemongrass, and galangal
Deep, dark, caramelized onion broth topped with a bubbling cap of melted Gruyere over crusty bread.
Colombian · Jackson Heights · $$
Traditional Bogota-style chicken soup with corn, potatoes, capers, cream, and avocado. Hearty and comforting.
Sushi & Omakase · Manhattan · $$$
Traditional miso soup included in the omakase progression
Izakaya · Bushwick · $$$
Comforting miso soup elevated by a silky soft-cooked onsen egg.
Steakhouse · Manhattan · $$$$
Classic French onion soup with melted gruyere, a reliable opener
New American · Manhattan · $$$$
A deeply savory, earthy bowl that has appeared in various forms across USC's history — best in cooler months when mushroom quality peaks.
Bar · Manhattan · $$$
A legendary grilled‑cheese croque inspired by French onion soup—rich, melty, and indulgent
Polish · Greenpoint · $
Traditional flaczki — rich, peppery tripe soup for the adventurous
Sharp, sour, and fragrant with galangal and lemongrass — the classic version done right, with a broth that has real depth
Galangal-forward coconut broth with balanced lemongrass acidity — a reliable starter that showcases the kitchen's aromatic fundamentals
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Manhattan · $$
Thin-skinned dumplings bursting with rich chicken broth — juicy and properly sealed.
Rich, milky broth simmered from Peking Duck bones with tofu and vegetables — a comforting finale.
Authentic Asian hot and sour soup with bold, warming flavors
French · Manhattan · $$$
Deep, caramelized broth under a thick cap of melted Gruyère — rich and properly fortified
A rich, slightly spicy corn soup with curry and herbs that’s surprisingly satisfying for a wine‑bar small plate.
Bar · Long Island City · $$$
Classic French onion soup with caramelized onions, aromatic herbs, and melted Gruyere baked until golden.
Shanghainese · Flushing · $$$
Delicate pork soup dumplings with rich broth inside thin wrappers
Steamed dumplings with a mala‑tinged broth that’s fragrant and comforting
New American · Astoria · $$$
Rich, deeply flavored French onion soup with melted gruyere.
Turkish · Manhattan · $$
Classic Turkish lentil soup, creamy and warming with a squeeze of lemon
A house specialty, this hearty pea soup is a comforting and flavorful starter.
Chinese · Long Island City · $
Tender beef and noodles in classic Taiwanese broth with soy egg, mustard greens, bok choy, scallions and cilantro
Korean · Manhattan · $$
Hearty soup of fresh ingredients in thick beef‑bone broth with special mala sauce, warming and spicy
Georgian · Manhattan · $$$
Hot-and-sour lemongrass soup with mixed seafood -- bracingly aromatic with real depth
Bistro · Boerum Hill · $$$
Classic French onion soup — rich, deeply caramelized onions under a blanket of melted gruyere
American · Manhattan · $$$
Rich, earthy mushroom soup with a truffle finish — a warming starter on cool evenings.
Shanghainese · Flushing · $$
Delicate Shanghai-style xiao long bao with rich pork and broth filling
Izakaya · Flushing · $$$
Traditional Japanese miso soup, served as a pair
Thai · Jackson Heights · $$
Perfectly garlicky chicken broth with silky chicken dumplings and bok choy
Greek · Manhattan · $$$
Champagne egg-lemon soup with chicken stock and orzo. Silky, tangy, and deeply comforting.
Dumplings & Noodles · Manhattan · $
Chewy hand‑pulled noodles swimming in a bold, spicy broth with tender beef and a savory kick
Rich, salty-sour broth with chilis and parsley, packed with tender beef and hand-pulled noodles.
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Manhattan · $
A comforting and flavorful broth filled with delicate wontons packed with shrimp and pork.
Thin-skinned dumplings holding seasoned pork and a pocket of hot broth