The history of Chinese food in the US is about 150 years old. Now the country has over 45,000 Chinese restaurants. While soup is a versatile food found across all cuisines, Chinese cuisine has a vibrant soup supremacy in the USA. And notably, all of them are delicious and popular, but Muslims in the US always look for halal Chinese food, including the best halal Thai soups in NYC. To help you find the best halal Thai soup in New York, we have prepared this list of the best halal Thai soups in NYC.
Overview of Halal Soups in NYC
The first Chinese restaurant in NYC was opened about a hundred years ago, in 1920. The halal Chinese restaurants came many years later, in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Though it’s hard to trace the first halal Chinese restaurant in NYC, some sources mention Jiang’s Kitchen and Mr. Chang Halal Chinese as the halal Chinese pioneers of NYC. Many other Chinese restaurants, including these two, offer halal Thai soup. Al-Aqsa Halal Kitchen Restaurant also offers a wide variety of halal Thai soup. Let’s discover the flavors.
Top Halal Thai Soups
Thai Soup
This popular soup in Thai/Chinese cuisine boasts a delightful lemongrass taste, complemented by shrimp and chicken, and it’s presented in a gorgeous soft orange hue. The taste profile is unmistakably Thai, though it’s given a unique twist with the addition of some extra ingredients and a hint of spiciness from the green chilies, which contribute to its deliciousness. It’s a versatile dish that can be customized with different proteins, making it a favorite among halal diners.
Thai Soup (Chicken)
This chicken Thai soup has gorgeous Thai-inspired flavors. This chicken soup brings all the traditional flavors of a classic Thai soup: coconut, curry, cilantro, and fresh lime. This soup has that lovely lemongrass flavor with shrimp and chicken, and it’s a beautiful mellow orange color. The flavors are Thai flavors with a little bit of a twist with some extra additional ingredients and a slight heat from the green chilies, which makes it so tasty.
Thai Soup (Shrimp)
This Thai shrimp soup is stunningly flavored with Thai influences. The chicken soup captures the essence of a traditional Thai soup, featuring coconut, curry, cilantro, and zesty lime. It boasts a delightful lemongrass taste from the shrimp, and its vibrant orange hue is visually appealing. The taste is a fusion of Thai cuisine with a touch of innovation, enhanced by extra ingredients and a hint of spice from the green chilies, rendering it incredibly delicious.
Thai Shrimp Soup
Thai Spicy Shrimp Soup is a delicious choice to make. It features tender juicy shrimp in a coconut curry base, infused with lime and lemongrass for true Thai tastes. The soup is enhanced with mushrooms, red peppers, and rice, turning a simple weeknight meal into a flavorful feast.
Thai Soup (Vegetable )
Thai Soup vegetable soup is a classic Thai soup renowned for its balance of spicy, sour, and sweet flavors. However, this variation is adapted to be suitable for vegetarians by replacing the shrimp with a variety of green and thai soup vegetables. This substitution allows the dish to retain its flavor and texture while catering to those who do not consume meat.
Tom Yum Soups
Tom Yum soup, a lively and tasty Thai creation, is a favorite among people looking for a flavorful and fulfilling dish. Although it’s usually prepared with seafood, it can be easily modified to meet halal food requirements. This zesty and tangy soup is known for its distinct mix of tastes, lemongrass, galangal, chili peppers, lime juice, and coconut milk. Whether you’re an experienced fan of Thai food or just starting to explore it, halal Tom Yum soup is guaranteed to delight your palate.
Tom Yum (Chicken)
Tom Yum Chicken offers a vibrant mix of flavors, combining the tanginess of lime juice, the heat from fresh chilies, the earthiness of galangal, and the citrusy notes of lemongrass. This balance of flavors creates a dynamic and satisfying taste experience with each spoonful.
Tom Yum (Shrimp)
Tom Yum Shrimp is a customer favorite at Al-Aqsa Halal Kitchen Restaurant. Prepared from deliciously fresh shrimp, aromatic herbs, mushrooms, and more. The zesty broth, bursting with citrusy undertones, is a perfect complement to the succulent shrimp. The addition of mushrooms adds a hearty texture and earthy flavor, while the carefully selected herbs and spices create a symphony of taste that will transport you to the heart of Thailand. It’s a great combination with our halal chicken wonton.
Tom Yum (Vegetable )
Our unique blend of flavors encapsulates the heart of classic Tom Yum, providing a perfect mix of heat, tang, and sweetness. The aromatic lemongrass, tangy lime juice, and spicy chili peppers form a delicious orchestra of flavors that will excite your palate. Mixing in soft vegetables brings a robust feel and a splash of color, turning this soup into an attractive and tasty option.
Al-Aqsa Special Mixed Soup
Al-Aqsa Mix Vegetable Special Soup is a flavorful and satisfying Chinese vegetable soup that’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of garlic chili sauce, corn flour, lemongrass, and ginger create a rich and aromatic broth that’s packed with flavor.
Hot & Sour Soup
Al-Aqsa Kitchen is a popular destination for those seeking authentic Thai cuisine. Among their most beloved dishes is their hot and sour soup. The soup’s aromatic qualities and hearty ingredients make it a satisfying and comforting meal. This vibrant and flavorful Hot & Sour Soup is a unique culinary experience that has earned a loyal following.
Try Your Favorite Halal Thai Soup at Al-Aqsa Kitchen Today
These are some of the most delicious soups you’ll find in NYC at Al-Aqsa Halal Kitchen. Don’t forget to bring your family and friends along, because we love seeing families come together. Thanks for reading. Share this with your friends.