26377 Mon Nov 03 14:21:10 -0800 2003 17 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 107211 now that the weather's officially turned chilly (more or less), what are some of y'all's favorite chill-reducing soups? i'm looking for all kinds, from any and all cuisines from all over the area. any thoughts? warm me up! Mon Nov 03 14:21:10 -0800 2003 0 shocker 1 107222 The homemade soup (usually albondigas, sometimes a variation) at Mario's La Fiesta on Telegraph in Berkeley. It's simple, warming, and only $2. I always crave it when it is cold. Mon Nov 03 15:26:37 -0800 2003 107211 0 HapaGirl 2 107224 there's also a great Vietnamese Pho joint in Oakland Chinatown, but I can't remember the cross-streets (never knew the name). anyone know which one I am talking about? Mon Nov 03 15:28:09 -0800 2003 107222 0 HapaGirl 3 107229 You're probably talking about Vi's on Webster at 7th. Pho is a great choice for cold weather, and they have one of the best phos in town! Mon Nov 03 15:46:30 -0800 2003 107224 0 Alexandra 4 107251 i'm pretty into pho hoa binh in oakland chinatown (387 9th) the other one in the same block is pretty good, too. Link: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/20304#70105 Mon Nov 03 21:34:30 -0800 2003 107229 0 ryan gan 1 107240 I think the best tom kha gai soup (chicken in coconut milk with mushrooms, lemongrass, etc.) is at Cha Am in Berkeley. Lovely with a kick of spiciness. Mon Nov 03 17:19:41 -0800 2003 107211 0 Kathleen Mikulis 2 2013856 thanks for the reminder that is good Kha gai soup at Cha Am in Berkeley Sat Nov 11 18:29:39 -0800 2006 107240 52212 Lori SF 1 107274 Any of the soups from Chava's on Mission. They warm you and can cure a wide selection of illnesses. Tue Nov 04 00:54:55 -0800 2003 107211 0 srr 1 107278 My favorite cold weather soup is the Yuk-ke-Jang, spicy beef soup, served in most Korean restaurants. Make it extra spicy and it'll be sure to warm you up. This is one of the most common and popular Korean food dishes. It's made from base of beef stock, made spicy with red hot pepper flakes, then add shredded beef, mung bean noodles, bean sprouts, green onions, and a whipped egg. The rice is served on the side, and you eat it by dumping the rice inside the soup. If it's made spicy enough, it'll usually have your nose running toward the end. -t Tue Nov 04 03:05:37 -0800 2003 107211 0 tanspace 1 107283 At China Village on Solano Avenue, the beef stew on noodles with soup is delicious, cheap, generous, and swimming in hot oil. It will open up all your pores. Tue Nov 04 10:50:09 -0800 2003 107211 0 Sharuf 2 107285 Another China Village soup that's terrific--the China Village Fish Noodle--rich and tasty broth, a good selection of fish, great noodles, spicy Tue Nov 04 11:32:53 -0800 2003 107283 0 susabelle 1 107284 I particularly enjoyed the soup of the day (old fire soup, meaning it was cooked throughout the day) at ABC in Foster City (Cantonese food). I forgot which day of the week they serve this but I once had a very nice cuttlefish and chinese melon (not the fruit) soup. It is $10 a pot and expect to share it with at least 2 to 3 other people. Tue Nov 04 11:29:55 -0800 2003 107211 0 KK 1 107300 Try the New England Clam Chowder at the Los Gatos Brewing Company. They only serve on Friday's and Saturday's. It is some of the best I have had. Tue Nov 04 14:55:46 -0800 2003 107211 0 Bob 1 2013853 An Easy take out very good are the Chicken Noodle and Minestrone at Genova Delicatessen in Oakland on Telegraph. Soup Freaks has a nice matzo ball all organic fresh ingrediants, the chili is good too. 200 Pine St. Sat Nov 11 18:28:18 -0800 2006 107211 52212 Lori SF 1 2013913 Anyone have updates on some of these 2003 reports? Are they still good? Sat Nov 11 19:11:27 -0800 2006 107211 10264 rworange 1 2013962 Over at Zuni Cafe in the City between SOMA and the Castro.... they usually have something yummy on the stove. When I worked there, Danny Glover used to come in for soup for his wife :) Sat Nov 11 19:29:40 -0800 2006 107211 52547 mzrave 1 2013993 My mom's preserved duck egg, pork, and abalone jook/zhou. mmmm Sat Nov 11 19:44:49 -0800 2006 107211 11745 Cary 1 2014934 How about a nice delicious Borscht soup? Its really nice in the winter time with a lovely dark dill/rye bread. Katia's in the richmond has a nice borscht. Its really simple to make though. I LOVE soup. My mom is quite the cook and always makes the BEST soups. So I'm really spoiled. Whenever it gets cold out, I whip out the soup pot. We've been living on soup after soup for the last 2 weeks. This week I am making a cauliflower soup, then will make a borscht. I can't wait for dinner time. Sun Nov 12 07:24:36 -0800 2006 107211 52471 evilcorgis