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Soup du Jour, a French? (No, Taiwanese fusion) restaurant in Convoy? (No, just south of Convoy) located in a crouded strip mall? (No, lodged in an apartment complex). This place is decieving on many levels and subverts expectations in the best way possible. Walking in you wouldn't think much. I was surprised by the tall ceilings; this place is not large in square footage but it doesn't feel cramped in any way. We opted for the online menu as it included pictures, though not on every item. Very reasonable prices for generous portions. Every dish was a winner, though some better than others in the minute details. The Hainanese Chicken Rice was tender and rich that the ginger sauce cut through, but the color was strikingly yellow. The Rotisserie Chicken Salad offered a welcome sight of veggies, though the chicken itself tasted like that straight from Costco. The Scallion Pancake was crispy on the edges, doughy in the center, and you only get one per order. The Shitake Mushroom Minced Pork had no drawbacks, and would come back just for this. Combining familiar flavors and spices, adding roasted vegetables and rice made this a complete meal! We were unbothered by the service staff the entire time until asking for the check, strange as we were the only two in the restaurant. However, with these minor setbacks, I will be coming back to try their noodles, soups, and desserts!
Super bummed to have to leave this review! I've come to this location multiple times with large groups of people. Usually, everything is a hit! When visiting 3/19, I had my first experience with something I didn't like. And when asked about it, nothing was done lol. Ordered the crawfish dish with some noodles. It was flavorful with a decent amount of crawfish. I added some crab for $3..probably wouldn't do that again due to the amount of crab. Took the dish from $16.99 to $19.99 & it was delicious. 4/5 stars Now for the Brussels sprouts. They were some of the worst I've ever had. I've ordered them multiple times before from here and they were great. Roasted perfectly with a glaze on them. For some odd reason, I was plated something that tasted straight from the garden. Lacked flavor even with the sprinkle of salt & pepper on them. Seriously, it's like the chef completely forgot half the steps for the dish. Even worse: it cost me $8 for Brussels sprouts tossed into some oil and a bit of salt and pepper. No one ever checked back in to see how we were doing, but as I was checking out I was asked how everything was. I explained how the Brussels sprouts weren't good at all. Even explained into detail why. Two people ordered brussel sprouts at our table and only (maybe) a handful were eaten. The response was "we're really sorry" before moving on to the next person. Still would recommend for some of their other items but definitely time to take the Brussels off the menu if they're serving plain Brussels from the garden. I'll update this next visit & hopefully have a better review to leave.
Nice little cafe. The food is good and reasonably priced. Service is always friendly. Some Indoor seating and also some out door seating. Small parking lot with limited spaces but we have never had a problem finding a space.
Under new management. Extremely poor service. No steak knife for the ribeye, no appitizer even though I was the only one there the food server never brought it to me. Bad service all around. High prices. Poor parking, 3 spots.
On the corner of a residential building, there are not too many parking spaces and the side of the restaurant looks more like the main entrance. There is spacious inside seating. The menu is printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper, just want to let you know what to expect, no fountain drinks, I order a strawberry lemonade (very nice and fresh). They have a nice selection of taps and a few wines. I came for before the lunch crowd, I ordered the udon noodle with chicken. Veggies were very good and the udon was done perfectly, the chicken was probably canned, but the broth flavorful. In a location with many Asian restaurants fighting for customers, Soul Du Jour seems to be holding its own. I think coming back for the hot and sour or DanDan noodles maybe my next play here.
Soup Du Jour is a cute place with good food. The service is great! We were told to sit anywhere and were given utensils, ice water, and menus immediately. We ordered the spiced street chicken plate, sweet and sour fish filet, taro milk tea, and some kind of peach tea. I think the spiced street chicken was a little too salty but it was still good. The sweet and sour fish was great. I would recommend staying away from their milk teas, as the drinks we had were way too sweet. Overall, the experience was great. I would come back for a quick bite. Maybe get something else to drink, though. Also, their TV's cannot show sports. We asked and they tried their hardest but it didn't work out.
One of the few places that have congee in san diego! It even comes with a you tiao(Chinese donut) This place has a lot of traditional taiwanese meals and the taste is very home and delicious. I came a little late, about 20mijs before closing and they still accommodated us. I was pretty surprised with how well the flavors and food were. The spare ribs meat was so flavorful and tender it fell of the bones. I would say the wings are salty and a nice kind of saltiness(get some rice and its great!) The soup of the day was packed with a lot of radish and very homie. The staff was super friendly and the decor had some traditional tawainese bowls and stuff. Seems like a lot of people come to hang and chat over food. It is located in a residential apartment area for parking, I didnt have too much issue find parking and they have a designated pickup area.
Cute casual place I been meaning to try by my place. Today was the day! I got the honey glazed ribs, salt and pepper chicken, wontons in chili sauce and Thai tea to drink. I noticed they did a lot of pick up orders due to the restaurant being attached to a residential complex and office buildings across the street. So they seem slow inside the restaurant but busy in the kitchen. Once I got my food, oh my god. Ribs falling off the bone and delicious seasoning. The salt and pepper chicken is so tasty and finger licking good. The wontons were definitely a hit and loved the chili sauce. I am definitely coming back to try other menu items! Totally recommend this place!!
Comfort Asian food. Delicious! Enjoyed the spiced street chicken and the wonton in spicy sauce. Yum! I pre-ordered online so I could grab-and-go, since parking is pretty minimal. They are located downstairs a residential apartment building, with mostly residential parking.
We have been here twice, and it definitely won't be our last!We love their Hainanese Chicken Rice, it 's absolutely excellent. The chicken is super tender and moist, and the rice is perfectly cooked.It's a must-have! Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings are really good too!
This bowl of noodles amazed me; it was incredibly delicious and satisfying. It came with three different sauces, and each one was delicious on its own. But when they blended together, it was simply incredible! I regret not discovering it sooner. The restaurant was very clean and the service was excellent.
Norovirus hit my house hard in 2025. Kids had it, I got it etc. While my illness was short my first recovery meal was chicken noodle soup from a can. Ran right through me. Waited a day and a half and my dinner choice after my stomach felt better was house made soup. We live in San Diego. The Asian food that is not on Convoy is borderlined unacceptable and inedible. I yelped the crap out of nearby restaurants and found Soup Du Jour. Soup Du Jour serves the best hot and spicy soup I've had outside of the Bay Area. Balance in heat, sweet, and sour, perfectly chopped veggies and perfect veggies to soup density. It really is perfect. Prices are so inexpensive too. How is this place not all over the radar? It's the best.
Great service and quality of food. Plenty of parking and we were seated immediately. Available to sit outside or inside. The Spare ribs were to die for!
This excellent, small informal restaurant was sold 6-12 months ago to people with much less skill and attention to detail. If only they had mastered the recipes and kept things exactly as they were when they purchased the place. The focus and attraction for this place is in the title. ITS THE SOUP! I strongly advise sticking to that concept and making sure the recipes are carefully followed. The new menus are a bad move. They deemphasize what made the place a success in the first place. Throw them out and create new ones more closely resembling the original ones. Remember that a restaurant is a hospitality business. Greet customers properly. Don't ever close at 8:00 pm, regardless of your desire to go home for the day. If the original owners are available, ask them for a refresher course on how to run the business. They are smart highly skilled people. They created a fine little place. Please bring your business back to standard! read more
4 months ago
Food: everything tasted clean and delicious! Loved their congee chicken, Chinese donut, braised meatball soup the noodles were excellent and chewy and we also got their spicy chicken! Me and my husband was impressed for their food! We will be coming back!!! Customer service! Great service and the food came out so fast! Parking is plenty for retail parking! We can't wait to try more braised meats from this restaurant. Thank you chef! read more
Soup du Jour, a French? (No, Taiwanese fusion) restaurant in Convoy? (No, just south of Convoy) located in a crouded strip mall? (No, lodged in an apartment complex). This place is decieving on many levels and subverts expectations in the best way possible. Walking in you wouldn't think much. I was surprised by the tall ceilings; this place is not large in square footage but it doesn't feel cramped in any way. We opted for the online menu as it included pictures, though not on every item. Very reasonable prices for generous portions. Every dish was a winner, though some better than others in the minute details. The Hainanese Chicken Rice was tender and rich that the ginger sauce cut through, but the color was strikingly yellow. The Rotisserie Chicken Salad offered a welcome sight of veggies, though the chicken itself tasted like that straight from Costco. The Scallion Pancake was crispy on the edges, doughy in the center, and you only get one per order. The Shitake Mushroom Minced Pork had no drawbacks, and would come back just for this. Combining familiar flavors and spices, adding roasted vegetables and rice made this a complete meal! We were unbothered by the service staff the entire time until asking for the check, strange as we were the only two in the restaurant. However, with these minor setbacks, I will be coming back to try their noodles, soups, and desserts! read more
6 months ago
Super bummed to have to leave this review! I've come to this location multiple times with large groups of people. Usually, everything is a hit! When visiting 3/19, I had my first experience with something I didn't like. And when asked about it, nothing was done lol. Ordered the crawfish dish with some noodles. It was flavorful with a decent amount of crawfish. I added some crab for $3..probably wouldn't do that again due to the amount of crab. Took the dish from $16.99 to $19.99 & it was delicious. 4/5 stars Now for the Brussels sprouts. They were some of the worst I've ever had. I've ordered them multiple times before from here and they were great. Roasted perfectly with a glaze on them. For some odd reason, I was plated something that tasted straight from the garden. Lacked flavor even with the sprinkle of salt & pepper on them. Seriously, it's like the chef completely forgot half the steps for the dish. Even worse: it cost me $8 for Brussels sprouts tossed into some oil and a bit of salt and pepper. No one ever checked back in to see how we were doing, but as I was checking out I was asked how everything was. I explained how the Brussels sprouts weren't good at all. Even explained into detail why. Two people ordered brussel sprouts at our table and only (maybe) a handful were eaten. The response was "we're really sorry" before moving on to the next person. Still would recommend for some of their other items but definitely time to take the Brussels off the menu if they're serving plain Brussels from the garden. I'll update this next visit & hopefully have a better review to leave. read more
Nice little cafe. The food is good and reasonably priced. Service is always friendly. Some Indoor seating and also some out door seating. Small parking lot with limited spaces but we have never had a problem finding a space. read more
Under new management. Extremely poor service. No steak knife for the ribeye, no appitizer even though I was the only one there the food server never brought it to me. Bad service all around. High prices. Poor parking, 3 spots. read more
1 year ago
On the corner of a residential building, there are not too many parking spaces and the side of the restaurant looks more like the main entrance. There is spacious inside seating. The menu is printed on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper, just want to let you know what to expect, no fountain drinks, I order a strawberry lemonade (very nice and fresh). They have a nice selection of taps and a few wines. I came for before the lunch crowd, I ordered the udon noodle with chicken. Veggies were very good and the udon was done perfectly, the chicken was probably canned, but the broth flavorful. In a location with many Asian restaurants fighting for customers, Soul Du Jour seems to be holding its own. I think coming back for the hot and sour or DanDan noodles maybe my next play here. read more
Soup Du Jour is a cute place with good food. The service is great! We were told to sit anywhere and were given utensils, ice water, and menus immediately. We ordered the spiced street chicken plate, sweet and sour fish filet, taro milk tea, and some kind of peach tea. I think the spiced street chicken was a little too salty but it was still good. The sweet and sour fish was great. I would recommend staying away from their milk teas, as the drinks we had were way too sweet. Overall, the experience was great. I would come back for a quick bite. Maybe get something else to drink, though. Also, their TV's cannot show sports. We asked and they tried their hardest but it didn't work out. read more
One of the few places that have congee in san diego! It even comes with a you tiao(Chinese donut) This place has a lot of traditional taiwanese meals and the taste is very home and delicious. I came a little late, about 20mijs before closing and they still accommodated us. I was pretty surprised with how well the flavors and food were. The spare ribs meat was so flavorful and tender it fell of the bones. I would say the wings are salty and a nice kind of saltiness(get some rice and its great!) The soup of the day was packed with a lot of radish and very homie. The staff was super friendly and the decor had some traditional tawainese bowls and stuff. Seems like a lot of people come to hang and chat over food. It is located in a residential apartment area for parking, I didnt have too much issue find parking and they have a designated pickup area. read more
10 months ago
Cute casual place I been meaning to try by my place. Today was the day! I got the honey glazed ribs, salt and pepper chicken, wontons in chili sauce and Thai tea to drink. I noticed they did a lot of pick up orders due to the restaurant being attached to a residential complex and office buildings across the street. So they seem slow inside the restaurant but busy in the kitchen. Once I got my food, oh my god. Ribs falling off the bone and delicious seasoning. The salt and pepper chicken is so tasty and finger licking good. The wontons were definitely a hit and loved the chili sauce. I am definitely coming back to try other menu items! Totally recommend this place!! read more
Comfort Asian food. Delicious! Enjoyed the spiced street chicken and the wonton in spicy sauce. Yum! I pre-ordered online so I could grab-and-go, since parking is pretty minimal. They are located downstairs a residential apartment building, with mostly residential parking. read more
We have been here twice, and it definitely won't be our last!We love their Hainanese Chicken Rice, it 's absolutely excellent. The chicken is super tender and moist, and the rice is perfectly cooked.It's a must-have! Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings are really good too! read more
5 months ago
This bowl of noodles amazed me; it was incredibly delicious and satisfying. It came with three different sauces, and each one was delicious on its own. But when they blended together, it was simply incredible! I regret not discovering it sooner. The restaurant was very clean and the service was excellent. read more
Norovirus hit my house hard in 2025. Kids had it, I got it etc. While my illness was short my first recovery meal was chicken noodle soup from a can. Ran right through me. Waited a day and a half and my dinner choice after my stomach felt better was house made soup. We live in San Diego. The Asian food that is not on Convoy is borderlined unacceptable and inedible. I yelped the crap out of nearby restaurants and found Soup Du Jour. Soup Du Jour serves the best hot and spicy soup I've had outside of the Bay Area. Balance in heat, sweet, and sour, perfectly chopped veggies and perfect veggies to soup density. It really is perfect. Prices are so inexpensive too. How is this place not all over the radar? It's the best. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I came here with a friend for dinner on a Thursday, and the food was amazing! We ordered almost everything they recommended: Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken, Hot and Sour Soup, Honey Glazed Spare Ribs. They gave a huge portion and all their food was super authentic! Highly recommend the popcorn chicken, as it tasted just like the ones in Taiwan. The meat on the ribs were super tender and it literally fell off the bone. It was not overly sweet or salty as well. Everything was hearty and filling. Our server was so passionate about their dishes and spoke very highly of them for a while. Throughout our meal, they came to check on what we thought of the food. They were so nice! Honestly if there's any small local restaurants you should support, it would be this one:) read more
Soup Du Jour replaced CARVE in this corner suite of the Olympus Corsair apartment complex in Serra Mesa. The interior still had a bar that served beer and wine while the outdoor patio was maintained for additional seating. As evident by the business name, the menu was transformed from meats on the rotisserie and sandwiches to one specializing in soups (and salads). For my to-go order, I selected a cup of the Albondigas (Mexican Meatball Soup) which was made up of two beef & pork meatballs, zucchini, chayote, carrots, and tomatoes in a light broth. I also picked the Crab Mango Salad which consisted of lump crab, mango, red bell pepper, onion, celery, and creamy dijon dressing. A one dollar discount was applied to the bill since my choice was a combo. The meatballs in the soup were large and chunky. The veggies were cut into sizable pieces while the broth was just right in terms of saltiness. The salad components were fresh and reasonable in portion size. I also received a complimentary chocolate chip cookie as part of the order. The takeout experience I had at Soup Du Jour was at a four star level. read more
1 year ago
Have you tried this little gem? Holy cannoli! Thought I was stopping in a sandwich shop but nope this is an amazing Asian cuisine restaurant Get the ribs falling off the bone moist and flavorful comes with veggies and rice very good. I've also gotten the potstickers. The wine is very good beer and wine here. read more
1 year ago
This is my second time trying this restaurant. We were nearby for an art event and after it ends, we wanted to find somewhere clean, quiet and comfortable to have dinner with my baby in the troller. This place is perfect, very baby friendly and the space is wide and open. We ordered something we really loved from last time, which is the crispy Taiwanese fried chicken, it is probably the best Taiwan style fried chicken in San Diego, my husband said it is his forever love. The basil leaves are great match with the chicken, adding nice flavor in it. We also had a chicken salad, the taste is light and clean, great for people who love clean food. We also had a roasted duck wrap, it is good and filling. But comparing to the foods we ordered last time, this dish isn't the most recommended. The service here is super super good, I enjoyed the relax and friendly atmosphere. read more
Clean place in an apartment complex. Order from QR code on table and food will be prepared and brought out to table. Pay at the counter since the online is mostly setup for pickup. Many tables inside and outside. Parking is tight and few but we manage to park OK. One restroom but clean. Food is traditionally Taiwanese food with some twists. Portion is plentiful for lunch. Service is super slow if you come as a party without ordering first since they prepare and serve one dish at a time. We ordered SDJ BBQ chicken, Spiced Street chicken, shiitake mushrooms minced pork, roasted duck wrap, and Everybody is happy and cleaned the plates. They brought water carafes and plastic cups but metal utensils and stoneware plates. Price is fair for a good food. Give them a try. read more
My Dad had been craving egg drop soup. Although their menu doesn't call it that, this place was chosen with the idea he would enjoy his dish. I think mainly because we're used to different recipe is only why it didn't hit the spot. My dish was the duck wraps, which were good. They did honor a military discount. The staff were all pleasant, accommodating and helpful. It looks like a place that's hopping for happy hour but I didn't see anything that noted any happy hour promos. The biggest critique is in anesthetics. Likely due to space limitations they had a bunch of to-go boxes were all stacked that took away from the design of their intention for a upper echelon dining experience. Not sure how long they've been there but there is great opportunity to make this place the "talk of the town" It didn't quite capture my heart as hoped. Wishing them well as they grow this business. read more
9 months ago
Super nice and attentive service. This is a very very no-frills spot. But that does not mean that it's not good. Not by a longshot. I think the portions are very sizable. The crab fried rice was both delicious and massive. The congee with the rotisserie chicken was excellent and The portion size was also extremely sizable. Loved loved loved the pork spring rolls. The steam dumplings were really good and I think that the duck wrap could've had a little more duck in it For that price point, but I wouldn't say it took the restaurant down in my opinion. I may not order that again, but it was definitely tasty. I just wish there was a little more duck in it. Parking is definitely not super easy here, but there is retail parking outside and in their lot, but the lot is a little limited. Overall, I thought it was a great spot to go for lunch or if you're in the neighborhood to go for dinner. read more
1 year ago
The food was super unique and had a cool twist on traditional trendy Taiwanese foods. The service took a little long and the ordering can be confusing to those not as technologically savvy, but I know that they seemed a bit understaffed when we went. They were super nice, though! I don't think I found any dishes so unique and well done that I'd have to come back because of how mind blowing it was, which is why I'm rating at as a 3, rather than a 4. Food quality itself was solid. read more
4 months ago
Tried this neat little spot tucked away near the airport due to its high reviews and was not dissapointed! There are a few seats for dine and they do a lot of takeout business as well. Tried the hot and sour soup which was well spiced and flavorful. The chicken tortilla soup was excellent as well. I also tried their chicken dish which was great with the sauce they serve with it. Portion sizes were good, prices were reasonable, would return! Only nice thing would be if can avoid using disposable containers for everything for dine in which would make it a bit more upscale. read more
10 months ago
It was ok. I had higher expectations. I was a skeptical about the popcorn chicken size with it being $15 but I'm glad it was a hefty portion. While it was fried nicely, it lacked seasoning. The fried basil was good but the chicken was a bit bland. The daikon soup was a bit herbally. It was a good palate cleanser. The minced pork rice was disappointing. I was expecting the standard Taiwanese flavor with 5 spice but it had none of that. It tasted off and not as expected. The sides were broccoli, cauliflower, and potatoes. I wouldn't come here again. Parking wise - there are retail only parking spots within an apartment complex. Service was friendly and quick. Ambiance was loud and echoey. read more
9 months ago
What a gem. The hot and sour soup with chicken plus the chicken congee are my go to dishes. The duck wrap is tasty too. 5/5 read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
Delicious, authentic, Taiwanese food! Came here for a small bite to eat and chose the duck wrap. Absolutely loved it! Delicious, refreshing, and the perfect amount for a snack. I'd love to also try their chicken bites, which are essentially just Asian popcorn chicken. The server is friendly and efficient. She's taiwanese and speaks mandarin. The inside is spacious and clean, with outside seats as well. Parking is plentiful. It is located in what seems like apartment complex, but still lots of parking and seating available. read more
1 year ago
I was craving congee and found this place! Easy to get to. Staff were super friendly. Very clean and modern facility. Ordered it to go and it was exactly what I was looking for. The Best Congee in SD! I will be back again to try other menu items that looked so fresh! read more
2 years ago
We came here because of the amazing reviews. It is located under some apartments so parking can be limited when it gets busy. When we came for dinner on Thursday, it was fairly empty. Ambience is very casual, looks kind of like cafeteria vibes able to see them cook. The service was so nice though, I barely sipped on my water and she came to refill my water which was cute hah. We thought the best food here was the Taiwanese popcorn chicken. It tasted very authentic, extremely crispy and flavorful, although the price was very high for popcorn chicken. We also ordered the shrimp fried noodles, portion was large and tasted good but nothing special. read more
1 year ago
Nice spot for a good meal. There's an outdoor patio area, where you can sit and watch planes take off. Very chill. Plenty of shade. Cannot wait to return and work down this menu. read more
2 years ago
- located right under an apartment complex, few parking spots but most should be available! - such kind and attentive staff! she gave great recommendations and checked in on us often - highly recommend the spiced street chicken - it's authentic to the taiwanese popcorn chicken with the fried basil, big pieces of tender chicken with great spice - bbq chicken was like a teriyaki chicken - super tender as well! loved the roasted veggies it came with and you get the choice of white or brown rice read more
7 months ago
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