Adelaide's tastiest noodle soups

Is there a more perfect winter pairing than soup and carbs? We think not. Indulge and satiate your hunger with our noodle soup picks in Adelaide. Go for your favourite phở, laksa and ramen, or opt to try something new like bún bò huế, Korean noodle hotpot or a har mee (a prawn-based broth noodle soup).

Adelaide's newest noodle spot is a family-run affair, harnessing traditional Japanese flavours and delivering a seriously slurpable umami broth. Be one of the first to try Valley Ramen at their grand opening on Thursday 24 July.

Ryo’s serves up their house-made ramen noodles in a traditional tonkotsu broth which heralds from the Hakata region. 

The broth is lovingly simmered for 12 hours from pork bones and be enjoyed in the following forms; salty, soy, miso or spicy. There are five set options to pick from, or you can get creative and make your own with toppings such as bamboo shoots, naruto (fish cakes), and rich soft-boiled eggs cooked in soy sauce and mirin.

Open till late seven days a week, there's always a good time for ramen at ButaYama! Another new player, this cosy restaurant serves authentic tonkotsu ramen alongside traditional Japanese izakaya dishes like oden (Japanese hot pot), wasabi beef and teriyaki tofu.

Head in on weekdays and choose their $25 deal, which includes ramen, a side and a drink!

Recently named as a finalist in the Hostplus 2025 South Australia Restaurant & Catering Awards for Excellence, you'll find a delicious range of lovingly crafted soups and dishes at this Vietnamese gem. From bún riêu (Vietnamese crab balls and tofu in a tomato broth) or bún bò huế (spicy beef noodle soup) to classic phở in a stone bowl, you'll find a soup to match your craving here!

Get warm and toasty with a delicious bowl of tom yum noodle soup at Warong Adelaide. Warong Adelaide mainly specialises in Indonesian and Malaysian cuisine, however also includes some other great dishes from the South East Asian region, including this Thai classic.

Warm yourself with something different this winter at popular Malaysian spot PappaRich! Choose from a huge variety of noodle dishes, including pan me (a plain anchovy-based broth), prawn mee (spicy prawn noodle soup), or even assam laksa (a tamarind spiked laksa).

Chinatown Cafe is an institution, serving Adelaide with authentic South East Asian cuisine for over 30 years. Famous for their Hainanese chicken rice and curry laksa, they also serve up other tasty noodle soup dishes such as stir-fry hor fun, a classic street food dish of Cantonese origin. This dish brims with a mixture of wok hei (breath of the work) and thick, silky egg sauce. 

Hut & Soul have been delighting hungry tummies since 1998 with their Malaysian, Indonesian and Singaporean hawker-style menu. Their choice of laksas are sure to warm the coldest of winter days, all topped with a generous amount of fresh herbs and garnishes. Choose between rice vermicelli or the coconut curry noodles paired with either SA Spencer Gulf king prawns, omelette strips and chicken or fish, pineapple shrimp paste and ginger flower in a spicy tangy broth.

Situated on the busy O'Connell Street in North Adelaide, TUNO Izakaya is an authentic Japanese izakaya (Japanese bar serving small tapas-like dishes at an affordable price). Drop in for lunch or dinner and tuck into a steaming hot bowl of ramen (and maybe try some of their huge sake range while you're there)!