Mushroom Clear Soup
Earthy soul, gentle warmth
Get directions ↗ · 2 min walk from Grand Mercure
Last orders 30 minutes before closing
Dine-in · takeaway · delivery via GrabFood and LINE MAN
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of mushrooms are used?
We use a blend of fresh button mushrooms for texture and shiitake mushrooms to give the broth its rich, earthy depth.
Is the broth vegetarian?
Yes, it is made entirely from a vegetable and mushroom-infused stock, containing no meat products.
Is this soup thick like a cream of mushroom?
No, this is a clear, light broth without any dairy, cream, or thickeners.
Can I add noodles to this soup?
While it is served plain, you can certainly request boiled noodles on the side to make it heartier.
Are there any other vegetables in it?
It primarily focuses on mushrooms, but it may contain a sprinkling of spring onions and garlic for added aroma.
About Mushroom Clear Soup
Mushroom Clear Soup is sliced mushroom simmered in vegetable stock with black pepper, garlic, and a splash of soy, kept clear rather than thickened. It belongs to the Indo-Chinese style of cooking, the soups the Hakka Chinese of Kolkata reworked from Chinese originals to suit Indian palates, so it is honestly neither authentic Chinese nor North Indian. At BHARAT in Huai Khwang we make it fresh to order. As the mushroom cooks it gives up its own water into the broth, which deepens the savoury, earthy flavour without needing heavy seasoning, so the bowl tastes fuller than its short ingredient list suggests. The thing to know is that this is a light, clear soup and not a creamed mushroom one: there is no dairy, no cream, and no cornflour thickener anywhere in it, which sets it apart from the thick Western-style cream of mushroom many people expect. Within our own list it is the mushroom-led member of the clear soups, distinct from the vegetable clear soup by that dedicated earthy depth. The mushrooms and aromatics are bought fresh from Makro, and the kitchen is halal-friendly with no pork and no alcohol. Our chef from Uttarakhand keeps the seasoning restrained so the mushroom stays the focus. It is mild as standard, and boiled noodles can be added on the side to make it heartier.
Vegetarians and meat-eaters share most tables here; the menu has plenty for both. Visit BHARAT →
See also: the Soups menu · Indian vegetarian food in Bangkok · our fresh paneer dishes · halal-friendly kitchen.