Soup season is upon us, and what better way to stay warm than to cozy up with a steamy bowl of ramen or pho?

Oh — and fun fact, the word “pho” is commonly pronounced as “fuh.” Don't believe us? Check it out pho yourself.

All this for $10? Eat your heart out. | Photo by COLAtoday team

We asked for your recommendations on our social media for the hottest noodle bowls in town – and here are some of the spots you noodle pho-natics shared with us:

🍲 929 Kitchen, 929 Gervais St. | From Korean fried chicken to a variety of noodle bowls, customize your soup by choosing your preferred noodle, broth, and protein.

🍲 Boku Kitchen and Saloon, 916 Gervais St. | This Pan-Asian restaurant has several pho options and is a go-to spot for the Dim Sum Brunch.

🍲 Black Rooster, 201 Meeting St. | A "Frenchish" restaurant with ramen? You read that right. Chef Alex Strickland cooks up a special ramen recipe every Tuesday at the West Cola spot.

🍲 Duke’s Pad Thai, 904 Knox Abbott Dr., Cayce | We heard you loud and clear. A lot of our readers love Duke’s Pad Thai. At Duke’s, you can choose from eight different broths on the Noodle Bar with a variety of veggie and protein options.

🍲 Golden Chopstix, 1505 Charleston Highway, West Columbia | Golden Chopstix serves Thai and Vietnamese dishes and soups, each with a base of homemade stock.

🍲 Hokkaido Ramen House, 205 Columbia Ave # B, Lexington | A favorite of many Lexington residents, Hokkaido serves a variety of Japanese ramen dishes with a made-from-scratch broth.

🍲 Menkoi Ramen House, 1004 Gervais St. | Just a block from the State House in the Vista glows a neon sign that reads “Ramen House.” Inside, you will find a variety of Japanese ramen dishes, from Tokotsu Ramen with marinated pork and fishcake to a spicy bowl to help clear up any sinus issues.

🍲 Pho Viet, 2011 Devine St., + 9308 Two Notch Rd. | Both Pho Viet locations have an expansive menu of Vietnamese dishes. We suggest pairing your hot noodle bowl with a Boba Tea.

Whether you’ve been eating these foods for a while or you’re just starting out, we’ve also created a short list of terms to help you better navigate the menu.

Bubble Tea: A tea drink containing cooked tapioca pearls.
Dim Sum: Cantonese style of steamed dumplings prepared in small bite-sized portions.
Gyoza: Dumplings filled with ground meat and vegetables. Can be pan-fried or steamed. AKA pot stickers.
Poké: Hawaiian raw seafood salad.
Ramen: Typical ramen noodles are long and elastic. There are some varieties like thin and straight + thick and wavy.
Saké: An alcohol brewed with rice, water, and koji mold. Can be served either hot or cold.
Soba: Spaghetti-thick noodles made of buckwheat flour that can be eaten either hot or cold.
Tempura: Lightly battered, deep-fried seafood + vegetables.
Udon: Thick noodles made of wheat flour.