Six of the Best: Soups

Muine (pictured above)

Brewed for over a day, this rare beef pho packs the flavors of Vietnam with white radish, hot pepper, sprouts and a bit of lime for a soothing cure-all. RMB34.  

> Shop 203, L2/F, Coco Park, Fuhua San Lu, Futian District 福田区福华三路购物公园L2-203 (8693 7310) 

My Noodle

Watch as your hand-pulled noodles get prepared in front of you, then slurp them up with an earthy broth of onion, wood ear and lettuce. RMB38. 

> No. 104, Bldg F1, OCT Loft, Nanshan District 南山区华侨城东部工业创意文化园内F-1栋104号 (8610 2584)

Paulaner Brauhaus

A hearty bowl of beef, potatoes, onions and bell peppers combine for a classic goulash soup, in a German specialty to stave off winter’s chill. RMB62. 

> C-005, Huanchuan Square, Sea World, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口海上世界环船广场C-005 (2668 7230)

Panini Station

Try the roasted pumpkin spinach cream soup for a dish that’s neither too sweet nor too salty but just right – especially with the addition of the fresh fluffy bread. RMB40. 

> No. 1-3, 1/F, Haishang International, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口海尚国际遗漏1-3号三明治工坊 (2667 7225)

He Futang Vegan Tea Cafe

Sip this traditional ‘suan la’ soup, filled with mushroom, pepper, chilies and cabbage, giving it a taste true to its name: sour and spicy. RMB25. 

> A203, Bldg 1, Phrase 3, 1980 Creative Garden, Minfu Lu, Longhua District 龙华新区民福路1980文化创意产业园三期一栋A203 (186 8883 2186)

Coyotes Mexican Cantina

Strips of corn tortilla are immersed in a broth of mashed tomatoes, garlic, onion, parsley and chilies alongside chunks of pasilla chile, avocado, cheese and sour cream. RMB55. 

> Sea World Square, Shekou, Nanshan District 南山区蛇口海上世界广场 (2683 6446)

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