Food review blog from San Francisco.

Restaurant: Boudin Bakery Cafe (Market St., San Francisco)
Food description: Soup made with clams, potatoes, and celery in a creamy broth served in a fresh sourdough bread bowl
Food rating: 8 out of 10
Times ordered: 10+

All I have to say is I'm lactose intolerant and I'll still eat this soup any day. I've had many imitation clam chowders and this is the real deal. I know it's made fresh because one time the potatoes were still a bit raw, so I know it wasn't sitting in a hot tub evaporating for days. Though I'd normally complain about raw potato, it really didn't bother me because the soup is so good, plus it was only once out of many, many times. The broth is the right consistency--it's thicker than milk, but thinner than yogurt. It has just the right saltiness for me (I love salt), and I've never heard anyone say it was too salty. The clams aren't too overcooked and chewy, but could use some improvement in the size department. There's also definitely not enough soup, especially for the giant bread bowl they serve it in. I have to order a side salad or something else or I'll starve before dinner. I know I've complained about the portions in other reviews, but heed my warning! I seriously only weigh about 100lbs (give or take), so if it's not enough food for me, it won't be enough for most people.