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    What A Soup

    4.4 (122 reviews)
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    Tom Kha Soup with Dumplings
    Nena F.

    Firstly - service was great! Woman was very kind, and the food came out incredibly fast. It was only me, and 1 other table in the restaurant so it was pretty quiet! I ordered the Tom Kha Soup with Dumplings - the flavor of the broth was delectable! Super tasty, spicy - I looooved the mini bok choys. Unfortunately, I did not like the dumplings. They were shrimp & pork - the pork was wrapped around the shrimp, which made the texture of bitting into the dumpling strange to me! Overall - I would try something else on their menu as it all looked great, this one item just wasn't a hit for me!

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    Jevanka S.

    My husband and I flew into Boston and wanted to find something to eat. Obviously we got on Yelp to recommend us a place and this spot popped up. The interior of the place is so cute and I love the demon paintings on the walls. The lady who served us was super patient with our mom asking a million things and gave us a great service. We loved the food and would love to come back if we are in the area again!

    Khao soi
    Lilian Z.

    Solid option for comforting noodle or rice dishes at a student friendly price. Tried the khao soi noodles and fried sweet potato and both were good but not extraordinary. Prices are on the affordable end for this part of Cambridge and portion size is enough to leave full. Place looks a little sketchy on the outside but is nice and cozy inside. Service is great and they refilled waters promptly throughout the meal.

    Creamy Tom Yum Noodle soup
    Ying X.

    I had been following this restaurant for a long time since I came to Boston area, so I was so excited to be there. As "Uncle Roger" says, "not bad, not bad!" Creamy Tum Yum Noodle Soup: The Tum Yum soup broth was exactly authentic. It provided a strong taste of both tangy and spicy, exciting my taste buds and increasing my appetite. As for the ingredients, shrimps were fresh and bouncy, char-siu slices were crunchy but not greasy, while the lime added extra zing to the soup. But to be frank, unfortunately I could still taste the gamey smell from the refrigerated pork, even though it had been that heavily seasoned.

    Khao Soi Beef
    Angela L.

    Very cute interior and friendly stuff. Food is southeast Asian fusion with a focus on noodle soups but also offer rice plates Tiny store so best for smaller groups of 4 or less. Otherwise could be a longer wait Lunch special is a great deal

    Chris T.

    Popped in on a whim while in the area for a quick lunch! We ordered the following dishes! Homemade Chili wontons- this wasn't so yummy we ordered a second order! Shrimp tender, crispy shallots man wish it came with 5 to an order haha. Giant shu mai (not really giant)- clean and presented very nicely. Cooked well, but thought the meat filling could have been more flavorful. Khaos soi Beef spicy tasty broth, coconut creamy nice balance of acidity, rich bodied broth, the lady enjoyed it and i shared some from her bowl! Good portion! Service was very accommodating and staff were nice and quick.

    Khao Soi Beef
    Lizzie Y.

    What A Soup has been on my list of places to try for quite some time now! Very happy we were able to make the visit the other day & was pleasantly surprised by HOW DELICIOUS their food is! We went ~5pm on Monday for dinner & there were plenty of seats available at the time. Their menus are absolutely adorable & I loved the vibe. If you're familiar w/ the restaurants Thai Bar Shi in Weymouth & What Da Chick in Watertown, then a little fun fact is, this restaurant was opened by the same owners! I didn't have the best experiences in recent times dining at Thai Bar Shi but that didn't deter me from trying out What A Soup. We ordered the Khao Soi noodle soup w/ beef, giant shumai, & chili wontons. The Khao Soi was flavorful & had a nice spice to it. I'm a really big fan of Khao Soi in general and this definitely satisfied my craving for it. The chili wontons were the star of the show for us. We ended up asking for another order of it when we were finished w/ everything lol, because it was just that good! The sesame sauce was the perfect pairing for this dish, as well as the bbq satay sauce. The shumai was tasty, but was much better on its own without the dipping sauce it came with. I believe it was oyster sauce mixed with something else, or simply just oyster sauce. Overall, I'd come back again and I think it's a great addition to Cambridge's food scene! Parking: it's very tricky finding parking here. There didn't seem to be any parking right outside of the restaurant, so we ended up parking ~5 min walk away. Lots of parking nearby are zoned for resident only.

    Tofu Brothless Noodle (Vegetarian)
    Mattie H.

    Really cute spot with a few vegetarian options! To drink, I had a Thai iced coffee which was so delicious. I wish I had one with me this morning. My friend and I ordered the fried purple sweet potato as an appetizer which was just okay. Yummy but nothing to write home about. For my main, I enjoyed the tofu brothless noodles which came with soup on the side. It was so cold out, so this was really pleasant. The noodles were yummy, but not very memorable. Overall, a nice visit and a great place to warm up on a cold winter night

    Brian T.

    Cute place with good basic thai soup noodle dishes. Enjoyed chicken clear broth soup with edamame and Thai iced tea lunch special. Really like the crispy garlic in the soup. Size is on the smaller side so works better for smaller parties but they can move some tables together to accommodate larger party. Daughter enjoyed the spicy wonton tom yum noodle soup but wife thought her beef noodle soup was just OK.

    Steven W.

    Located in a neighborhood with street meter permit parking and outside looks like a hole in the wall. But inside is cute, not too large but has some interesting art on the wall and creative menu with photos. Great service and I enjoyed the beef curry

    Pork ball boat noodle soup added tendon and slice beef additional cost
    Johnny Y.

    So we ordered the Pork ball boat noodle soup added tendon and slice beef which was additional cost. This dish alone is great for cold winter nights. Funny about this broth. Once heated up to the right temperature it has that umami of savoriness to it. That dark soy really speaks in volumes and keeping you warm on cold nights. BUT, if the broth becomes room temp to cold. It becomes overly salted so make sure to eat it at the right temp! The Giant Shu mai...didn't feel so giant? In NY that is the standard size. Also the technique seemed to be lacking as it didn't have any bounce to it. If anything it tasted like an open end dumpling. The Chili wonton was definitely a winner with that dipping sauce on the side. It has that bit of funk to it. But in a good way. WIth the chili crisps and hot oil really ties in this dish. Definitely recommend this. The Thai Tea Custard was a bit confusing as this was my first time having it. Not sure if its due to the temperature. But just seemed like it was just toast with a side of coconut/thaitea sauce? I mean it was good? in a way. I actually don't know how I feel about it. For the price it didn't seem like the value was there. Overall this place was good. It's a different style compare to what we have in NY. Not many does it the way they do so I would definitely come back to try other dishes.

    Pork ball boat noodle soup
    Lena L.

    Service was quick and food was packed with flavor. Will definitely come back to try other dishes on the menu!

    John H.

    The brothless noodles with pork are a solid lunch delivery option. The sauce is a great mix of umami and sweetness and the noodles had a nice chew to them. I also was a big fan of the side of chicken broth that came on the side. Portion size is on the smaller side though.

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    Chili wontons we're great. Love the boat noodles. Will go again hungry for more. Nice vibes and chill spot

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