The 10 best Asian soups

From Japanese ramen to Thai tom yum and Vietnamese pho, East, Southeast and South Asia have given the world many of its best-loved bowls. Turkish and Middle Eastern soups have their own lists.

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   1. Ramen

   Japan9.9

   A deep, savoury broth with springy noodles and generous toppings; a bowl full of character. Read about Ramen →

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   2. Pho

   Vietnam9.4

   Clear broth with rice noodles, beef bones and a sour edge; deeply savoury and satisfying. Read about Pho →

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   3. Soto Ayam

   Indonesia9.3

   Clear broth with chicken, turmeric and a sour edge; full of character. Read about Soto Ayam →

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   4. Wonton Soup

   China9.0

   Clear broth with pork and prawn wontons and ginger; a standout bowl. Read about Wonton Soup →

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   5. Tinola

   Philippines8.7

   Clear broth with chicken and ginger; a satisfying, well-rounded bowl. Read about Tinola →

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   6. Bún Bò Huế

   Vietnam8.5

   Savoury soup with round rice noodles, beef shank and a sour edge; warming and richly flavoured. Read about Bún Bò Huế →

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   7. Galbitang

   South Korea8.5

   Clear beef short rib broth with Korean radish and glass noodles; clean and deeply savoury. Read about Galbitang →

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   8. Khao Soi

   Thailand8.5

   Creamy, smooth soup with egg noodles, chicken and a sour edge; generous and full of flavour. Read about Khao Soi →

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   9. Rasam

   India8.4

   Clear broth with tamarind, tomato and a sour edge; generous and full of flavour. Read about Rasam →

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    10. Sayur Asem

    Indonesia8.4

    Hearty, chunky soup with tamarind, chayote and a sour edge; warming and richly flavoured. Read about Sayur Asem →

Editor’s scores reflect the personal taste of the SoupWiki editors. They are not a measure of a soup’s quality or authenticity, and they don’t mean a soup is good or bad.