Meal in a Bowl

More than a pound of pasta, meats and seafood go into a comparatively small amount of broth for Hop Woo’s house special supreme soup with wonton and noodles. The meaty ingredients are barbecued pork, chicken, shrimp and squid, with bok choy providing a touch of greenery. For takeout, the restaurant packs the broth separate from the main ingredients. Combining them just before serving results in a fresher dish.

House special supreme soup with noodles and wonton, $5.95 at Hop Woo, 845 N. Broadway, Chinatown, Los Angeles, (213) 617-3038.