The Soup Kitchen - Makati

Soup is not very popular in Manila, possibly due to the tropical climate. It's not common to hear people saying, "I'm craving a big bowl of hot vegetable soup right now!" However, I personally love soup. On a particular day, I came across The Soup Kitchen offering a tomato-based vegetable soup (I am vegan), but I was surprised by the price of Php 125 for the smallest bowl. Despite feeling a bit hesitant, I was hungry and there weren't many vegan options at Cash and Carry's food kiosks, so I decided to give it a try. The soup was flavorful and enjoyable, but not outstanding. I believe that for Php 60, I would have been very happy with it. However, for Php 125, I expected more. Oh well?

Every now and then, you stumble upon a unique little food stand that catches your attention with its originality. That's how siomai and takoyaki became popular, and many others. I recently came across a soup stand called The Soup Kitchen, which I found to be quite distinct. I've always had a liking for soup, especially as my mom enjoys experimenting and creating different soup recipes at home. The Soup Kitchen satisfies that curiosity with its display of black commercial soup warmers lined up neatly at the front of the stand. They offer seven or eight different types of soup, and you simply choose which one you want and the attendant serves it to you. You can opt for a quarter, half, or full bowl size, or choose a meal option where the soup is served in a bread bowl with a sandwich on the side. The soup menu changes daily from their selection of over a hundred recipes made from fresh ingredients. While it may be a bit pricey for a food stand at around Php120 and up, it makes for a satisfying and healthy meal - after all, soup is always a good choice!