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Soup spots

You want a bowl of soup that is prepared with care and provides a simple, satisfying meal.

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Bright, clean space offers authentic Korean banchan with a homemade feel and fresh ingredients. Frozen soups are ready-made and delicious, perfect for quick meals. Calm energy makes it ideal for picking up convenient meal kits to enjoy at home.

Frozen soups come in ready-made options that are convenient and consistently delicious. Meal kits and banchan complement the soups well for easy home cooking.

People are saying

"Their frozen soups are delicious and a lifesaver for busy weeks."

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UMMA KITCHEN offers a variety of authentic banchan and meal kits.

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Ordering online is simple through their user-friendly website.

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The shop is known for its cleanliness and well-maintained environment.

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Small spot with authentic Korean Chinese flavors and generous portions. Spicy seafood noodle soup offers bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Atmosphere feels shabby and unclean with limited seating and no air conditioning.

Spicy seafood noodle soup stands out with its bold flavors and fresh ingredients. The spicy cabbage soup served with the mabo tofu lunch special adds a zesty kick to the meal.

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The restaurant has only about three tables and seats around ten people.

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They accept debit cards for payment.

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Lunch specials are available with various items to order.

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Clean, quiet space offers a relaxing atmosphere with easy parking nearby. Menu features Tom yom soup and a rich seafood soup with shrimp, praised for flavor. Daily deals include combos with soups, salads, and entrees, though some dishes can be dry or have watered-down sauces.

Thai soups include Tom yom and a rich seafood soup with shrimp. Daily deals feature combos with these soups alongside salads and entrees.

People are saying

"I thought the seafood soup was so delicious."

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Parking is available in the lot or on the street.

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The restroom is clean and well-maintained.

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Daily deals and combos are offered, including Thai soups and salads.

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Small, family-owned Korean spot offers a cozy, quiet vibe with friendly service and authentic comfort food. Soups shine with abalone and rich broths, especially in beef and ginseng chicken varieties. Spacious seating makes it perfect for peaceful meals or casual lunches.

Soups here feature abalone prominently, especially in the abalone beef and ginseng chicken soups, which soak up rich broth flavors. The pumpkin soup tastes pure, and the cabbage and short rib soup stands out as a true art in flavor.

People are saying

"The chicken soup here is warm, nourishing, and stuffed with sticky rice."

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There is free parking available at the restaurant.

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The parking lot is large and easily accessible.

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They charge a $1 service fee for takeout orders.

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Wooden decor and big windows create a warm, homely atmosphere with calm energy. Meals feature above average miso soup served with rice and sides. Plenty of parking nearby makes access easy and convenient.

Meals include miso soup served alongside rice and side dishes. The miso soup has an above average flavor that complements the meal well.

People are saying

"The soup was a stunning presentation alongside the tonkatsu."

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Parking is available around the corner, but can be hit or miss.

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Dine-in service is available until 8:45 pm.

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The menu features less than 15 items, focusing on donkatsu and ramen.

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Small, casual spot with an old school Korean market vibe and strong ocean smell. Soups feature fresh crab that melts in your mouth, including spicy seafood and fish cake options. Known for fresh marinated crab and shrimp, it offers an all-you-can-eat option with lively, informal energy.

Soups feature fresh crab that melts in your mouth, including soy sauce marinated crab and crab soup. The menu offers a spicy seafood soup and a fish cake soup alongside other seafood options like fresh shrimp.

People are saying

"I loved the all-you-can-eat marinated crab and shrimp."

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Reservations are required at the entrance before entering the restaurant.

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The all-you-can-eat option has a strict one-hour time limit.

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Parking is available but can be challenging due to street vendors.

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Old school Korean spot offers a cozy, dimly lit space with authentic atmosphere. Signature pork bone soup shines alongside savory jokbal and hearty portions. Classic Korean comfort food draws fans seeking genuine flavors and attentive service.

Pork bone soup stands out as the signature dish here, served with attentive refills like the bean sprout soup. Other options include Beef Short Rib Soup with Dried Cabbage.

People are saying

"This soup makes you feel like you're eating in Seoul."

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There is free outdoor parking available, but the space is limited.

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The jokbal easily feeds a crew of 4.

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Rice isn't included with the jokbal.

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Pho spot serves large bowls of clean broth with beef and sausage. Cozy vibe with a self-serve topping bar lets you add fresh herbs and jalapeños. Portions are generous, and dining is dine-in only with no table service.

Large bowls of soup come with thin white noodles, beef, sausage, and fresh vegetables. A side bar offers lemon, onion, parsley, jalapeño, and basil for customization. The broth tastes clean and is good for hangovers.

People are saying

"This soup is clean, delicious, and perfect for hangovers."

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Parking is free, and finding a spot is usually easy on weekends.

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Credit cards are accepted, but payment is required before dining.

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The portions are generous, with a serve-yourself side bar for customization.

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