Sumptuous soups to savour in Halifax

Soup is a versatile dish with countless variations that range from light and spicy to thick and creamy broths brimming with delicious ingredients. Halifax restaurants have plenty of fantastic options for soup, including classic French and seafood soups, as well as ramen and pho, giving you a chance to sample worldwide flavours.

By Kent Tukeli

Esquire Restaurant

1

772 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B0N 1B0

• Phone Number
  • 902-835-9033Primary
• Directions
• Menu

Nestled inside a historic building with a huge landmark sign, Esquire is a charming diner with simple, comfortable décor and a bright interior. This establishment has received multiple awards, including a recent Reader's Choice Award for Best Chowder by readers of The Coast. Order the Esquire lobster chowder, which is made according to Esquire's own protected recipe, which has earned accolades again and again. You can also find fish and seafood chowders here.

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Tako Sushi Ramen

2

480 Parkland Dr, Halifax, NS B3S 1P9

• Phone Number
  • 902-405-8855Primary
• Directions
• Menu

In addition to their sushi and sashimi creations, Tako Sushi & Ramen also mixes a mean broth. Their menu includes miso and seafood soups, as well as a superb variety of ramen. The Torikatsu ramen, which features tonkotsu soup, chashu, egg and chicken cutlet, satisfies cravings for hot, rich soup. You can enjoy the hints of classic Japanese décor, such as paper lanterns and wooden boats.

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I Love Pho

3

746 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2L9

• Phone Number
  • 902-407-6767Primary
• Directions

The creation of Thu Tran, who has brought great success to other restaurants he's owned, I Love Pho is all about the salty, savoury and spicy mix of broth and noodles that creates unique flavours through fresh ingredients combined with skill. This location uses an understated, tan and dark wood design to achieve an energetic vibe. Go big by ordering the shrimp, scallop and squid pho, which features a broth with sate sauce.

Pete's To Go Go

4

1801 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 3N4

• Phone Number
  • 902-431-4646Primary
• Directions

When you're in a rush to grab a tasty and nutritious soup, Pete's To GoGo provides ready-to-go, freshly made soups and other healthy fare. If you're not in a rush, you can choose to relax in their well-lit, chic dining area. Their soup menu changes on a regular basis, adjusting to ensure you get the best, in-season ingredients. Some of the more recent soups on the menu have been a savoury West African peanut soup and sweet and spicy curried parsnips and apple.

Truly Tasty

6210 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, NS B3L 1A3

• Phone Number
  • 902-407-4047Primary
• Menu

Truly Tasty sets a positive tone the moment you enter its door, combining a bright atmosphere with modern décor. This restaurant specializes in ramen with different combinations of noodles, broth and other ingredients to create an array of flavours and textures. The pork and egg ramen is a popular choice, combining a spicy meat-concentrated broth and veggies, such as sprouts, pickled ginger and tree fungus.

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Hop Scotch Dinner Club

5

2058 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3K 2Y7

• Reserve
• Phone Number
  • 902-420-9626Primary
• Directions
• Menu

Fine French dining often includes rich, creamy broth as a staple of the menu. You will find one of the best French onion soups in the city at Chives, which includes a caramelized four-onion recipe, along with a baguette and Gruyere. A gluten-free version is also available upon request. Their dining room mixes classic wood and trendy patterned chairs with painted, exposed ducts and a bank vault door.

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