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Ravi Soups
Categories: Restaurants Sandwiches Restaurants Soup Sandwiches, Soup [Edit]
322 Adelaide St WToronto, ON M5V 1R1
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
(647) 435-8365
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 9 am - 8 pm
Sat 12 pm - 6 pm
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
Paul R. said: "Rye bread. Smoked meat. Mustard and a pickle. Not very complicated, but it works, and it certainly works well here at Caplansky's. Start with the split-pea soup and you can't go wrong. The service was prompt and friendly. All in all,…" read more »
67 reviews for Ravi Soups
Review Highlights
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"The Curried Lamb Wrap is the BEST wrap i've ever had." In 12 reviews -
"I had the Porcini Mushroom/Wild Rice bisque with a roasted..." In 6 reviews -
"and the roasted red pepper bisque are phenoms." In 3 reviews
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67 reviews in English
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Review from Sharky L.
Toronto, ON
5/7/2012 2 Check-ins Here
I usually write my reviews after the meal but it's so good I have to write it while having the meal.
Love this place and had every wrap except for veggie wrap. Who the heck eats that? Bunnies?
#1 Steak with Brie Cheese wrap. the combination of cheese and steak cooked to perfection. So delicious. Get ready to get addicted!
#2 Lamb wrap is a close second, it has mangoes in it! Crazy and delicious.
#3 Pulled Pork - this is pretty good but the pork was a little dry. This is not bad but not amazing like the steak and the lamb.
#4 Chicken - The chicken was flaky and had the same texture as the Pulled Pork but not as flavourful.
Overall they are all good and this is the spot I am bragging to everyone about. Soups are really good as well. -
Review from Jordan M.
Toronto, ON
5/8/2012
Very good soup. Great variety and fair pricing for the quality.
Always try to stop by when I'm in the area.
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Review from Eric T.
Toronto, ON
4/23/2012 1 photo
It's one of my, if not the, go-to spots for lunch in the Entertainment District area! It's a small space, especially when it's too cold to go onto the patio. Guests order at the counter when they enter and the food is brought to you - no wait staff. What it lacks in comfort and ambience, it makes up in food. The soups and wraps are AWESOME! And the service is efficient and friendly. Case in point, last week, my wife spilled her soup all of the table and they quickly wiped it up and brought her a new bowl. Happy making.
I've had the Apricot Soup, Portobello Mushroom Soup, Corn Chowder. All thumbs up!!! I've had the veggie wrap, pork shoulder and lamb wraps. Veggie and lamb were excellent. The pork was a tad dry, imo. Personally, I always get the wrap and coup combo. As others have noted, it's not cheap at $13, but it's really good food! I also love that the food always arrives on these individual sized lazy susans. Well, I did until my wife spilled her soup b/c of a outta control spinning susan.
I'm salivating, just thinking about it. Oh, this place FILLS UP at lunch, but it's pretty much empty at 11:55am, so I'd invest the extra 5-10 mins to show up just a touch before noon. -
Review from Robin D.
3/25/2012
Went here once and it was nice. I have never been to a soup kitchen, but this one reminds me of what I think one would look like. From what I can tell they have a large array of soups.
I had the corn chowder and it was yumm. Got it in their special with a wrap, the lamb one and it was delicious! A little on the expensive side for lunch though, $13 after tax. I am usually a bit wary of salty soups, but the chowder was not salty at all!
But, the tiny patio on the back is pretty cool with neat orange sun mural. Definitely one of the cooler places in Toronto. -
Review from Alex H.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 4/25/2012 2 Check-ins Here
Easily one of the best healthier lunches in the area, at very fair prices. I got a chicken wrap & red pepper bisque, for around $10 together plus tax. Will definitely come back - plus it looks like a nice place to eat-in too; great for a big group in the back or small tables on the rear patio.
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4/23/2012
Easily one of the best healthier lunches in the area, at very fair prices. I got a chicken wrap &… Read more »
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Review from Arthur L.
Markham, ON
3/14/2012
I'm writing this review after my second visit to Ravi Soup. I went for a quick dinner on a Wednesday evening. My previous visit was a couple of years ago during lunch on a weekday. I remember the place being busy, but the service was prompt (although the food took a while), and the food was delicious.
Fast forward to tonight. Dinner time around Ravi must be a dead zone because it's night and day versus lunch time. We walked in and there was nobody except two girls just finishing up their dinners and leaving. Otherwise, it was completely empty. After poking around a while, someone finally comes up from the basement to take our order. Weird.
The place being empty gave us a chance to at least get a better look at the place. It's not a sparking gem, but it's functional with a larger seating area at the back. There's a counter at the front with stools. In warmer weather, they open up the window in this area so that counter sitters can enjoy a nice breeze with their meal. However, the counter itself wasn't exactly clean (not filthy, just not clean) and the stools were uncomfortable.
I ordered the pork shoulder wrap, and my companion had the organic chicken wrap. We didn't co-ordinate and both ended up getting the mushroom soup. I don't remember what I had a couple of years ago, but the lasting impression was that the food was delicious. That hasn't changed. My wrap was moist, delicious with a lot of flavours going on. Definitely not a Mega Wraps style wrap. The chicken wrap was also proclaimed to be fresh and tasty. However, we both agreed that although the mushroom soup was very flavourful and deep, it was much too salty. I wish we had gotten different soups so I could see if this is a problem for only the mushroom soup, or all soups.
I was a bit torn between 3 or 4 stars, but after mulling it over, I think 3 stars is more appropriate. Yes, the food is delicious, but overseasoning is a sin of cooking. And as at it's heart, Ravi is a soup and sandwich place, I don't necessarily care that their decor is virtually non-existent, but cleanliness and comfortable seating should be a basic even here. It's too bad. I really did want to rate this place higher. -
Review from Blair M.
2/3/2012
Oh Ravi how you make winters more enjoyable!!!
I have a hard time enjoying their amazing soups in the summer months even with their awesome patio out back but during the winter months its a totally different story.
I find myself dreaming of their amazing soups and hearty wraps.
Now although I have tried almost everything that Ravi has to offer I always find myself going back to my original order which turned out to be perfection. You really can't go wrong with the Corn Chowder with Blue Crab & Thai Basil along with the Curried Beef wrap with roasted yams, baby spinach, mango pineapple salsa, lime chili & mint cilantro and if you disagree with me we'll have trouble getting along.
Thank you Ravi for the many awesome warm meals that keep me enjoying these winter months. -
Review from Michael P.
4/10/2012
My fiance and I stopped into Ravi Soups based on the Yelp reviews. We didn't look at the menu, we didn't read the reviews, we just blindly followed the Yelpers. It was a chilly afternoon and soup sounded good. So, I walk in, look at the menu and almost walked out. I'm not a huge Indian food fan and I wasn't really in the mood to experiment. However, my fiance was digging the menu and we stayed. Another great call by her (and Yelp)! The curried lamb wrap was one of the best wraps I've EVER had. The red pepper bisque I had was also very very good, but the wrap was what blew me away. After I ate I wanted to eat another one. Not because I wasn't full (I was), but because it was so good!
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Review from David A.
Toronto, ON
3/1/2012
My go-to spot for a work lunch! I go to Ravi Soups at least once a month...more often particularly in the colder months. I usually have a the wrap and soup combo and leave with a full stomach.
The coolest part is the communal table in the back. It's a great spot to make new friends. -
Review from Vicky W.
North York, ON
1/11/2012
I have been going to RaviSoups since day one. His soups are outstanding. I think I have had the soup/wrap combo ONCE.
Whats great about his menu is that it hasnt changed. Ravi knows what he does well and he doesnt change it. I'm impressed.
I usually go "off hours" so there's no line ups as I know this a popular place.
Hope everyone gets a chance to try his soups one day soon. -
Review from Natalie T.
East York, ON
12/25/2011
VIBE
I love the Adelaide street location. If you walk by, you may miss it (but it's right beside Khao San Road).
Really beautiful communal wooden table that I want for my kitchen right in the middle of the space and a lovely hidden outdoor patio in the back. It has a beautiful mural of a flower (or a sun?...sorry it's been a while since summer) but it brightens what would otherwise be a bland patio. The point is lots of room to eat. Helpful, friendly staff.
I EAT
I have been back for the mushroom porcini soup on more than one occasion. The apricot is ok...needs more flavour. But the lamb wrap steals the show.
As others say, the combo is a great lunch deal for the quality and portion of food you're getting.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
Ravi-licious. If you're hungry, get the combo. The soups suffice as a good in-between. One of the best lunch deals in the city. -
Review from Cynthia G.
Toronto, ON
11/29/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I can't remember when I had a lunch as good as today's ....wait.....the last time was when I was here last ....about 9 months ago. This place ROCKS!!
Ravi is awesome. I used to pick up lunch here weekly then sadly moved jobs and I wasn't around the corner any longer. If your lucky enough to be in the neighbourhood - do not turn down the opportunity to stop in and grab a bite to eat.
There are always daily specials and the menu is posted on the large blackboard as you walk in. There are only 4 or 5 types of wraps and they are all great !
If you get here just before noon you beat the rush, even if you get caught in the line - it's well worth the wait. Every single item on the menu is terrific !
Today I brought a friend here for a quick lunch and we both had the combo of corn & crab soup and the lamb wrap !! ..........WOW was it fantastic ! The combo is a prefect lunch.
The restaurant is small and seats about 16 at a very large communal table and there are about 4 additional tables in the back space, or if you prefer to sit facing the street, you could be lucky to grab a spot at the window.
In the spring, summer and early fall the patio is open and it is a lovely space to have lunch.
Thanks Ravi - you and your team do a great job and I hope to return soon.Listed in: 30-Day Yelp Challenge, Nov…
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Review from Joanne S.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 12/16/2011 2 photos
It's weird how service goes down when it gets less busy, like say around 6pm. My friend and I got the right soup, but realised we got the wrong wrap when we bit into it. My soup wasn't even hot and was sorely lacking crab meat (the corn chowder). And the wrap was so messy it dripped all over my sweater sleeve. We were asked to pay later, and then the cashier left (not after making out with her boyfriend). We had to go downstairs and get somebody's attention so we could pay.
Looks like it's a lose-lose either way here. Either you get pretty good service at the lunch RUSH or you get nothing in the evening.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/22/2011
Came here with my mom for my birthday lunch, around 12:30. Since it was my pick, my wonderful,… Read more »
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Review from Dishan W.
9/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
I had always wanted to visit Ravi Soups but my previous attempts were all hindered with me visiting outside of business hours. But I've managed to come in here a few times recently and each time I get served up amazing food!
Their soup and wrap combo is a match made in heaven for someone that's hungry, loves both and can't decide what to have.
I do wish they had more veggie wrap options so I don't always have to get their grilled veggie wrap which is not a bad thing since it too is delicious.
I don't have much experience with mainly soup serving locations, but this place is the perfect place to lunch for me. It's not too expensive especially for what you get in return and it's never been too busy on my visits which is a far cry from next doors Khao San Road.
They have a good sized shade filled patio which is great on a summer day. While I do wish they had more drink options and a slightly more varied food menu, what they do have is amazing and it's highly unlikely you will leave disappointed after a trip here.
On my last trip though they did send me a chicken wrap when I asked for the veggie on. If I were a strict vegetarian that would have definitely spoiled my day when biting in to it. -
Review from Laura S.
11/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
This tiny lunch spot was the highlight of my trip to Toronto! Absolutely phenomenal flavors, quick service, and super-reasonable prices.
I love that they have an option to get a soup and wrap as I am the most indecisive person in the world. The wrap with a smaller portion of soup was absolutely perfect. I had the roasted pork shoulder wrap, which comes with "RaviSlaw" - I have no idea what this is, but assume that a key ingredient is crack because I did not want to stop eating it. OMG. This was accompanied by a bowl of the corn chowder which comes with nice big chunks of blue crab. Mmm. The icing on the hypothetical cake was a delicious biscuit - imagine Red Lobster's cheesy biscuits, but classier - served with an awesome savory jam. SO FREAKING GOOD.
I came with 6 friends and it only took about 10 minutes for all of us to be served. The dining area is small but we had no trouble fitting around the massive table that looks like it's a big tree cut in half (my guess is that it looks like that because it is ...). Prices were very reasonable and we all left happy. Nicely done! -
Review from Holly B.
Dartmouth, NS
3/1/2012 1 Check-in Here
Butternut squash soup. Whatever you are picturing in your mind, it's better. I actually dreamt about it last week. The chicken wrap, soup and scone is one of the meals I would orders for a last meal before my execution. It's always busy but not too busy that you want to walk out. Take out or eat in - Equally as good.
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Review from Nathan B.
Toronto, ON
11/26/2011
Lives up to the hype. Such complex flavours and well executed. This place flys under the radar but is worth the visit. A concise menu but the choices are great.
I had the curried lamb wrap and corn chowder. Both were satisfying and full of amazing flavours.
I will gladly take a long lunch to visit Ravi's.
Definitely check it out. -
Review from Rachael T.
Toronto, ON
11/5/2011
After the CN Tower climb, i wanted to treat myself to khao san Road... it had been a long wait and a long walk and an even longer wait to get back down the tower.... It was 9:30 already and i thought for sure KSR would have seats.... wrong! with about 15 people still lining up, I was heartbroken that I didn't choose to try Smoke's instead.
I saw that Ravi soups was next door and my coworkers rave about it so we walked in there instead. The place was empty but they said they were still serving food.
I opted for the chicken wrap and a mushroom soup - because it claimed ti have truffle oil... yum truffles...and S got the same wrap but with a butternut apple soup.
We parked our butts on the beautiful long tree trunk of a table and waited patiently as our meal came on its separate swivelling susan. The wrap was beautifully wrapped and grilled, looking like a pocket ready to explode in my mouth! At first bite, I was really in love with all the flavours, all the ingredients and all the SAUCE! It was hearty, but not heavy, filling but not overload, and tasty without the grease. it was packed with goodness and I did not want it to end.
The mushroom soup was good, but i have to say the butternut was better - it was just more flavourful and had a surprising kick every once in a while. I didn't taste any truffle in the mushroom soup but I did like the fact it was not creamy heavy, but more stock and mushroom. Also being a really chilly day, I wished that the soup was hotter.
The staff was cleaning and never rushed us out even though it was getting late. I kept eyeing the banana bread on the counter as I was walking out... maybe I'll have to get a slice the next time I come back.
For simple good comfort food .... you really can't get much better than this. -
Review from Mike E.
9/28/2011
So I was intrigued by the name. A place that focuses on soup? Normally a restaurant has a soup section on the menu, but not a soup menu.
I went here for dinner and loved how simple their menu was. Less than 15 total items and a few daily specials. The focus is soups and wraps. You can also get a combination for ~$10.
Ravi's soup was outstanding, the ingredients were fresh, and the flavors were deep and rich. Ravi (who wasn't in when I dined) made the receipe's and has earned my respect! A balance of flavors that were outstanding! I also got the chicken wrap and loved, again, all fresh ingredients, and a decent portion size.
I strongly recommend you check the place out AT LEAST once, get a combo and enjoy the daily specials! They have vegetarian options if you need them! You'll love the full flavor and won't feel guilty or like you've overeaten.
have fun! -
Review from James L.
Sarnia, ON
2/4/2012 1 Check-in Here
What a pleasant and fun surprise! The place was packed. You ordered your food in a long line up, sat down at a shared table in a issakaya style, you acknowledged your location when the staff yelled out your number, then you got to enjoy a tasty meal. I recommend the soup and wrap combo. We thought the chicken was better than the lamb. The soups were hearty and comforting.
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Review from Mochi M.
11/1/2011
The soup I tried was okay --- mushroom and wild rice, but the wrap (pork shoulder) was just disgusting. The aioli was to sweet, the pork itself was dry, mealy and sort of gross. Not at all like REAL pulled pork as I've experienced it from Chipotle.
Overall, not a bad place to go.. for soups, I guess, but the wraps are less than awesome from what I've tasted so far.
To put it this way, I was starving and I didn't finish my wrap. I took 3 bites and threw it out.
I might go back and try the chowder just to be sure I really don't like this place, but I wouldn't recommend it. -
Review from Adhish V.
Toronto, ON
2/11/2012 1 photo
I finally decided to try out Ravi Soups after reading a tonne of great reviews. They have a soup and wrap combo for 10.99 which is pretty good value. I see that a lot of people love the actual restaurant but I wasn't that big a fan of the location tbh. I don't usually like sitting at community tables so maybe thats why I didn't like it. The whole restaurant felt a bit dingy though that could just have been the weather.
I got the porcini mushroom soup and roasted pork shoulder wrap. The wrap was excellent and I highly reccomend it. The herbs and the sauce go really well with the meat. However I was a little dissapointed with my soup. It felt a bit too salty and harsh. My friend got curried apricot soup instead which tasted much much better. Reading over the menu again I think I should have gotten the chicken hot pot instead. Maybe next time. One thing I didn;t like is the fact that the soup was served on one of those lazy susan rotating trays which made it a bit wierd to eat. Overall a really good restaurant. Not fully convinced its the best in Toronto though. -
Review from Yulia L.
Toronto, ON
11/23/2011
Simply delicious.
Every bite of the curried lamb wrap was orgasmic.
I love the small addition to the wrap as well - corn soup with blue crab
If you in the area, you have to give it a try! -
Review from Johnathan N.
Brampton, ON
9/10/2011 8 Check-ins Here
Really just excellent. At $11, their Soup & Wrap combo is the best lunch value around.
Ravi's storefront is easy to miss, and the front of house where orders are placed is crowded and chaotic, but only because they are a victim of their own awesome. Several soups and wraps on offer every day, with the selection revolving.
The corn chowder (with Blue Crab chunks!) and the roasted red pepper bisque are phenoms. The porcini mushroom bisque didn't seem very bisquey to me, but had tons of flavour. The Ravi Stew will stick to your ribs and keep you warm all afternoon.
And the wraps! The roasted pork shoulder would be great enough, but the curried lamb wrap is just sensational. Great flavour on the curry, big chunks of lamb, and lots of greens make it really pop. One of the best wraps I've had.
Pro-tip: Go. Then, the next day, go again.Listed in: Food near Mozilla Toronto
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Review from Angela L.
5/26/2011 ROTD 3/14/2012
It was at the end of the mid-day rush when we arrived at Ravi Soups for a leisurely lunch. The big beautiful communal wooden table was full one minute, but then cleared in the very next. It was as if the end of lunchtime bell had rung in a high school cafeteria and we were the only two people with spares.
Everything on the menu made my mouth water. My lunch date and I traded exclamations of what sounded super tasty for what must have been a very long while for the patient cashier. While he decided to stick with his tried and true miso beef, I went with the corn chowder featuring blue crab.
The soups arrived on personal lazy Susans with wedges of cheddar biscuits and a ramekin of sweet chilli sauce for dipping. Since we figured that the far end of the table at which we were sitting didn't make a stable base, the server was happy enough to take the spinning trays away. The food was great and our conversation apparently even better as we stayed talking long after we were finished our meals (but while trying to nurse our drinks).
I guess everyone working there was just glad that the lunch rush was over. After finishing her own lunch beside us at the table, our cashier asked us if we had a lighter (which we didn't) and one of the very friendly chefs (who I suspect was Ravi himself) approached us and sincerely said that we were welcome to stay until closing since his regular customers were rarely so blessed with time for leisurely chats and he was happy to see us having a nice time. Thanks Ravi! I do have lots of free time and when I'm not sweating it out in the kitchen trying to replicate one of your scrumptious recipes, I will definitely be back to let you do the cooking and inspiring. -
Review from Bahi K.
Scarborough, ON
6/28/2011
I'm a believer! I arrived here with a relatively large group (about 8 of us in total) on a Friday night, when we were forced to relocate our meeting because the previous place got too loud. We were pleasantly surprised to find Ravi Soups completely empty, right next to a bustling Khao San Road.
We perched ourselves at one end of the really long wooden table, and before long we were served with an assortment of wraps and soups that we'd each ordered. Being a pretty easy going group, we didn't think twice about passing food around and tasting everything. And let me just say, there was nothing that I tried that I wasn't in awe of. From every spoonful of soup to every morsel of wrap I sunk my teeth into (my favorite was the extra spicy curry lamb wrap that I requested), I was in heaven! Keep in mind, this was after I already had a dinner entree at another restaurant!
Ravi Kanagajarah is the man. -
Review from Tas H.
Toronto, ON
8/16/2011
What a find!
The best fusion style soup around. Their corn crab meat soup is to die for.
Cute but stylish decor
Great service
Wraps are really good too but a soup and wrap combo is almost too much food for one person unless you are super hungry.
The Giant communal style table is perfect for goups.
Patio looks great but haven't checked it out yet as I only come here in fall/winter months.Listed in: Good for Groups
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Review from jocelyn l.
6/16/2011
Wow.
The Curried Lamb Wrap is the BEST wrap i've ever had. Honestly.
Flavorful, hearty, juicy...and the mango-pineapple salsa is so fresh and goes fantastically with the curried lamb.
The porcini mushroom wild rice bisque was delish with the essence of truffle.
I have to admit, when i first saw Ravi Soups on Yelp, i was wigged out by the name. Thought it was just another Indian restaurant. Also...it's more than a soup deli...the main draw for me were the wraps.
Couple of things that took it down 1*:
- The girl working there was...not trained well.
Childish and immature to both customers and the cooks. She made me stand there for quite a few mins while she 'did her chores' of separating the forks, AFTER the cook/ owner asked her to help me out and answer the phone when it was ringing. She insisted on finishing up her work before turning around to ask me if i wanted to order something. Ummm, DUH, i want to order something. Did you think i just stood there to check out the menu and walk away?
- The wrap and soup combo, although amazing, was $12.40. It's not something I can indulge in every day for a take-out lunch or even more than 2x a week. Wish it was more affordableListed in: Faves in TO
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Review from Ramanan S.
Toronto, ON
4/7/2011
I'm just repeating what others have already said, but one more glowing review never hurt anyone. This place is awesome. They serve soups and wraps. All the soups are delicious. All the wraps are delicious. That's their trick. The place is perpetually packed, so grabbing a seat for lunch can be tricky. Take out is probably your best bet. The place has a big back patio. It's surprisingly big. I usually get the $11 soup and wrap combo. It's a good amount of food, and it's probably easier to justify spending that much on the combo rather than $9-10 for big bowls of fancy soup. I'd like to talk about all the different soups you can get, but I keep getting the Butternut Squash. it's too good.
The restaurant is run by a bunch of Tamil dudes, so that's basically a reason to go right there. What! -
Review from Fabio N.
Toronto, ON
I went there for lunch today and had an awesome wrap + soup combo. I'm not a big soup fan, but I had a mushroom bisque that was simply fantastic.
The place was absolutely packed (friday, lunchtime, entertainment district, you do the math) and there was a pretty big lineup, but the service was ok, all things considered. Apparently they have a pretty nice patio during the summer, and there's a ginormous rustic wood table inside. I'm definitely coming back to try some other options. -
Review from Julia L.
Toronto, ON
1/29/2012
I'll start off my review with the disclaimer that I was in a real grumpy mood on my first visit to Ravi Soups. My sister dragged me here on a cold and windy evening, and as I stepped inside, I felt my already bad mood sour even more. The front area was dark and relatively deserted, with only one employee working in the kitchen and front of house. We weren't acknowledged for at least five minutes and had no idea what the process was - were we to seat ourselves? Did we order and pay first, or pay later? We stood murmuring awkwardly until our orders were taken and we were told to take a seat. I opted for the oven roasted veggie wrap, while my sister selected the soup and wrap combo. As we sat down, I couldn't help but notice the lingering scent of bleach that wafted throughout the back area of the restaurant, and the whole atmosphere of the space made me feel as if I had tunnelled underground to drink spirits with gnomes. When my wrap arrived - spinning around and around on a lopsided lazy Susan, and accompanied by a really sad and wilted salad on the side - I bit into it eagerly, and the first taste was actually quite good. As I kept eating, however, I found myself met with an overwhelming amount of dripping chipotle mayo coupled with HUGE chunks of vegetables. I got about three-quarters of the way through my wrap before my stomach started turning and I couldn't bring myself to eat any more. Maybe it was a mistake to come to a place with "soups" in the name and not order a soup. I was really hoping that a good meal would lift my spirits, and although my sister had positive things to say about her food, my experience here was a real miss for me. I definitely wouldn't go out of my way to come here again.
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Review from K E.
Oakville, ON
12/17/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Very good tasting, but cramped and kind of expensive.
The long table is good to sit at if there's room (after standing for a very long time in line, waiting to order).
Recommend the Veggie Wrap, and any of the soups.
Note that with the combo you get much smaller versions of the individual options (something that wasn't clear at first). -
Review from Diane C.
3/25/2011
As I type this, I'm quietly slurping and chomping my way through a wonderful soup and wrap combo from Ravi Soups.
It's been ages since I've been here, but each take-out order I've had, I've NEVER been disappointed with. The soups are fantastic, and the wraps worth every bite!
Tonight, I polished off the roasted red pepper soup (SO GOOD) and I'm working my way through the curried lamb wrap - which, between the spice of the lamb, the sweetness of the mango and yam, and the mint, makes me wish I could have THIS good of a meal every day.
It's been mentioned that this place isn't great for lunch. If you're like me and usually spend the dinner hour at work, I'd beg to differ.
As some fellow Yelpers have mentioned, $10.99 IS a tad steep to pay for this meal ($12.62 total, tax included). But every once in a while never hurts. -
Review from Lynn C.
6/8/2011
Came here on a rainy day so that might have affected the way i felt about this place...considering the backyard patio was not opened, the floor was wet and greasy looking, and found a tiny cockroach in the downstairs bathroom made me really go yuck.
Food-wise, I was unimpressed with the mushroom and wild rice bisque, but the free-range chicken sandwich was delicious, but carelessly and loosely wrapped and fell apart as soon as I started eating it. $10.99 for the soup and sandwich combo is not cheap, but not expensive; however $8.99 for just a soup that comes with a slice of bread is really expensive in my opinion.
I might come back and try another soup and maybe I might change my mind. -
Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
10/28/2010
I've been looking forward to see Ravi for awhile. Soup is a whole chapter on it's own in the Culinary textbooks where you have Broths, Consomme, Vegetable Soups, Other Clear Soups, Puree, Bisque, Chowders. I was pretty excited back when Soup Nazi arrived in Toronto in the form of Original SoupMan at the Eaton Centre back in my time.
It's been awhile since that time and SoupMan no longer exist but there's still Soup lovers everywhere in GTA. Unfortunately for Ravi, I've had time to learn, taste, experience my way through some Soups since then and now I am giving Ravi Soups A-OK...
Porcini Mushroom Bisque with Wild Rice, Shallots and Truffle Oil($8.99) is something I have had before and it tasted just as GOOD with that depth of Mushroom and the almighty magic of Black Truffle Oil drizzle. The portion was nice as a light meal and came with a Biscuit for an appetizer. Priced right in terms of profit margin and white collar business people as patrons.
I'm glad Ravi is around as a Soup-only spot and show that Soup is in itself a Culinary Art that seems simple but can be as complicated as you need however to the normal citizen, all you really have to do is just sip your Soup and feel comforted. It is just that SIMPLE. -
Review from Shari M.
Toronto, ON
10/2/2010 1 photo
Our fearless CM's review inspired me to check out Ravi. Gosh dang it, I sure am glad I did!! Shoop, shoop!!
I had the soup and wrap combo. Red pepper bisque (one of my fav types of soups) with a flank steak wrap. Perfect portions. Its like the best of both worlds - a little soup with a little wrap. Great lunch size.
The bisque had shrimp in it and was perfect in texture and flavour. The wrap was so good and I did share that bit of news when I first pti into it (I believe with my mouth open) to Avitania B, Danielle P and Chris P. It was OMG worthy.
This place is open till 10 pm on Friday nights and does take debit.
Is the soup as good as Soup Nutsy....not quite - but Soup Nutsy isn't open at night so a gal's gotta do what a girls gotta do.
I got mine to go, but the large communal table inside is pretty snazzy and the odd horse at the front of the shop...odd....but I'll roll with it.
Highly recommend. Whether you have the sniffles or just fancy a bit o soup.Listed in: Comfort Food
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Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
11/6/2010 7 photos
To tell you the truth, from my limited experience of non Asian soups, I found most Western soups I got from restaurant really uninspiring. Either they are so creamy, so salty (really need to watch my sodium level), tasted like canned soup and full of MSG.
Porcini Mushroom Bisque we ordered during our Mega food crawl is A-OK! The truffle oil is really the star of the show.. just smelling the oh so good and enriching smell just makes me heart go WoW! I think if I am going to have a real lunch at Ravi Soup, I would have order the combo with a wrap because eating/drinking this light soup alone will be too light a lunch for me. (OK, I guess I can always have dessert after!)
The patio at the back for sure is a nice place for a leisure lunch during a nice day. I found inside is a little stuffy and steamy...(maybe from the steam of all these soup warming up on the stoves)
However, I can find myself dropping by on a cold freezing snowy winter afternoon for some warm comfort soup......hmmmmmListed in: A Day in the Entertainment…
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Review from Vivek S.
Have you ever been blown away by a broth-based foodstuff? I almost walked past the narrow storefront, but you can't miss the lunch-hour line-up snaking out the door. For $11 bucks you get soup 'n' a wrap; perhaps a comfort to those not sated by soup alone.
While most people do takeout, we snagged a spot on the back patio (which is bigger than the entire restaurant). My meal came out on a lazy susan (for some reason) and I dove in with vehemence. The lamb curry wrap was an amazing blend of flavours, and a corn chowder literally made me weep (not literally). It was amazing. Go there, eat soup. Do not delay.
Obligatory Title Pun: These soups are RAVI-shing.
Menu Readability: Where to start? Everywhere you look are menu items manically brushed in Gerald Scarfe-ian printing. (Think "Fear and Loathing" less the bats.)
Need to mention: A communal table divides the restaurant that appears to be a cross-section slab of an enormous tree.
What this place teaches me about myself: It took everything in me not to sing the "Soup Crimp" while in here.
http://www.youtube.com...Listed in: First Name Basis
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Review from Viviana M.
Toronto, ON
10/11/2010 1 photo
RaviSoups is a downtown favourite lunch spot located on Adelaide west of Peter Street.
My colleagues and I often head over to Ravi when in need of some major comfort food during lunch time. As a great spot for take-out or dine-in, Ravi always seems to be the place to indulge for most of us in the Fashion and Entertainment districts.
Ravi gets his inspiration from native Sri Lanka. As previous saucier and known "soup master" of Mildred Pierce, he decided to open up his own kitchen and enchant us with his creative and delicious soups and wraps. Inspired by exotic ingredients from beautiful Sri Lanka and other parts of Asia, Ravi has been able to wow the crowds of 9-5ers looking for a different and tasty lunch fix.
Although all of the featured wraps at RaviSoups are amazing, my absolute favourite is the Curried Lamb wrap.
This wrap has the most delicious and creative ingredients one can never find in any other wrap, anywhere! This unique flour creation comes with lamb, roasted yams (a.k.a sweet potatoes), baby spinach, mango pineapple salsa, edamame, lime chili and mint cilantro. That's Ravi's secret, innovation and creativity with flavour in mind!
That said, Ravi's famed reviews come from his hearty and yummy soups; hence the name RaviSoups. The soups are something extraordinary and tasty. For those that are soup-averse, you will need to try Ravi before you say "pass".
My choice for lunch usually starts with the Curried Apricot and Red Lentil Soup. A must have.
Though my belief is that Ravi does not disclose the full length of the spices and ingredients of the soups, he does provide a sneak peek at what seems to be the best possible combination for a hearty soup - red lentils, curry flavoured apricot (my guess is this is blended in the curry), cilantro and lime creme fraiche. And that's just a preview, your palette will be able to tell you more once you try it, trust me!
Since RaviSoups is still working on their website, I have not been able to include a link to it. However, one good piece of information I can share is that Ravi has another location on Queen Street West close to the Drake Hotel.
Viviana.Listed in: Best Restaurants in Toronto
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Review from Brian K.
9/15/2010 2 Check-ins Here
Awesome. Ravi Soups has me questioning my other five-star lunch reviews (though at $10.99 for the soup & wrap combo, it's in a different league).
The soup & wrap combo is an easy choice (especially for a first timer), given that a soup order alone - albeit much larger in size - approaches $8-$9.
I love a good mushroom soup, and the Porcini Mushroom Wild Rice Bisque did not disappoint. Tons of mushrooms, and great flavour.
The Roasted Chicken wrap was also a good choice. At first I was worried the inclusion of roasted yams would overpower the wrap, but I found it to be well-balanced. Even with the yams, the meal overall was just filling enough, and perfect for a lunch.
Beautiful patio in the back, and surprisingly not rammed during lunchtime on a weekday.
Useless fact: they serve the combo order on mini lazy-susans.
If you like to plan ahead, the menu is available on their impressively spartan website: http://ravisoups.com/
