The 20 Best Noodle Soups In Los Angeles

"Dish: Boat Noodles This $9 bowl of soup is fairly small (by design), so small you might contemplate ordering a second round. Or maybe you want seconds simply because these are some of the best boat noodles in LA. At Mae Malai, chewy rice noodles come in a dark, murky spicy-sour broth that’s so intensely punchy, it jolts your lips. When we say this soup is spicy, it ranges from mild (spicy) to Thai spicy (heart palpitations), so trust your gut here. Whatever you choose, you’ll find plenty of chopped scallions, crushed pork rinds, and thin slices of tender pork or beef in every spoonful." - brant cox, kat hong, nikko duren, sylvio martins