So Pho brings the authentic flavours of Vietnam to Singapore with its extensive selection of halal-certified Vietnamese cuisine. This popular restaurant chain specializes in traditional pho noodle soups, featuring rich broths with tender sliced beef, beef balls, and aromatic herbs that create a truly nourishing dining experience.
Beyond their signature pho, So Pho offers an impressive menu including crispy banh mi sandwiches, fresh spring rolls, Vietnamese pancakes (banh xeo), and fragrant lemongrass grilled chicken with rice. Their Marina Bay Sands location features 20 exclusive modern Vietnamese dishes, including Vietnamese spiced battered squid and premium marbled beef fried rice.
With 18 outlets across Singapore's major shopping malls, So Pho provides convenient access to Vietnamese dining that caters to local tastes. The restaurant offers a casual, contemporary atmosphere perfect for families and friends seeking authentic Vietnamese flavours adapted for the Asian palate, all while maintaining halal certification for Muslim diners.
Terrible service at So Pho — never coming back.
The service at So Pho was absolutely awful, especial
Terrible service at So Pho — never coming back. The service was absolutely awful, especially from the man who seemed to be the manager — tall, strong build, wearing black. I asked about a misleading set meal photo on their phone menu (the price didn’t match), and instead of helping, he snapped, “You can choose not to add it.” When I pointed out the photo could mislead customers, he got aggressive, raised his voice, followed me back to my seat, and shouted again. He even took the menu off our table, clearly trying to kick us out. I stayed polite the whole time, but the manager’s attitude was rude, arrogant, and completely unprofessional. An extremely unpleasant experience. Never coming back.
Ah Bee
Env: The restaurant was very hot and humid. Probably due to the mall just opened an hour ago.
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Environment: The restaurant was very hot and humid, possibly because the mall had just opened an hour ago.
Service: The tall, large waiter seemed unwilling to take our order from the menu, and his behavior showed it.
Food: I ate the beef set lunch ($11.90++), but couldn't finish it as it tasted awful. The three large chunks of beef spare parts, two slices of shabu-shabu beef, and two beef balls all didn't taste fresh. The addon dessert consisted of small spring rolls with not much filling and thick skin, deep-fried in overused oil. The lemongrass drink tasted like syrup. The whole set meal was not authentic at all.
Hana Tan
The staff is quite friendly and enthusiastic. The food is served quite quickly and beautifully.
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The staff is quite friendly and enthusiastic. The food is served quite quickly and beautifully.
However, the food here is not authentic Vietnamese taste at all. There's a significant difference between the Vietnamese Phở, and even the spring rolls or salads.
The soup is salty, and the sweetness doesn't come from the bones of beef, pork, or chicken. (It's from sugar).
The vermicelli and pho noodles are also not Vietnamese; they have a mushy feel when overcooked.
Instead of calling it a Vietnamese restaurant, it would be better to describe it as a Singaporean restaurant or state that the recipes are self-created.
If you have prior experience with Vietnamese Pho, I have no strong opinion about you trying this restaurant's food. But if you're looking to try Vietnamese food for the first time, I must advise that this is not the right choice, as it is absolutely not Vietnamese food, or at least not Vietnamese in flavor.
Positive Reviews
Yazmin Shila
I went to Nex So Pho.Nice place and ambience , very cosy , clean and the food portions was great and
I went to Nex So Pho. It's a nice place with a great ambience, very cosy and clean. The food portions were great and, of course, tasty as always. The service rendered by Shafiq was excellent; he was polite and explained all the promos and vouchers in detail, which helped us save $30. Thank you so much! We will definitely come back for more.
Brenda Khoo
Enjoyed a huge portion of delicious Vietnamese food here. The prawn rolls’ skin was a bit tough to c
Enjoyed a huge portion of delicious Vietnamese food here. The prawn rolls' skin was a bit tough to chew, but the rest of the dishes were five-star quality. I'll come back again for their pho pork noodle. Soothing broth with Vietnamese coffee. ☕️
JIAO JIAO
I recently visited the re-opened So Pho at NEX and was impressed by their flavorful hotpot offerings
I recently visited the re-opened So Pho at NEX and was impressed by their flavorful hotpot offerings. The broth was rich and aromatic, providing a comforting base for the meal. I especially enjoyed the egg and beef combination—the beef was tender, and the egg added a velvety texture that elevated the soup and meat, similar to sukiyaki. The service was prompt and friendly, with the staff being attentive to our needs without being intrusive. The environment was clean and nicely decorated, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing meal. If you're looking for a good hotpot experience with great service in a pleasant setting, So Pho at NEX is worth a visit.
Aishah Ali
Had a great lunch at So Pho Nex. Staff was nice ,pleasant and friendly. Food here is definitely deli
Had a great lunch at So Pho Nex. The staff was nice, pleasant, and friendly. The food here is definitely delicious and worth dining in. Thank you!
Leon Tan
Service was very prompt and food served quickly after placing the order. The fresh spring rolls with
Service was very prompt, and food was served quickly after placing the order. The fresh spring rolls with prawn were good and came with two dipping sauces. The chicken dry noodles were also good, with plenty of vegetables. The portions here are quite generous. It became quite crowded after 7:30 pm, so it's best to come early.
