Our first taste of the food from Soall Bistro came to us at the Marblehead Festival of Arts Reception held at Fort Sewall in 2012. At the reception we learned a restaurant would be coming soon. Since that time we just could not wait for the new restaurant to open it's doors. Soall Bistro is excellent with interesting Asian flavors and meals that are healthy to eat. It's clean open kitchen is great and the overall décor is relaxing and comfortable. The staff is friendly and knowledgably and Sa, the owner and chef, always has a friendly smile and interesting stories of her family's cooking traditions and cooking style. We visited 2 times for dinner the first week. We liked it so much we then took many friends and family members to try the new bistro over the next month. We are now regulars and enjoy it every time we go there for a meal. Thanks you Sa for coming to Marblehead! ~J&P read more

We love Soall Bistro. We bring friends there all the time and they all want to come back as soon as they are back to the area. Last night we brought my sister from Arizona who had never had pho before. It was the perfect meal for a rainy Monday night. She loved it and said she's definitely coming back next time she's in town. It gets pretty crowded most nights so patience is required but the food is so worth it. Love the pho, the salmon clay pot and the garlic lemon grass shrimp. The shrimp fritters are incredible and we get them every time we go. Highly recommend Soall Bistro. read more

We are regulars of Soall and it never gets old. The food is such a refreshing change from anything else around. It's fresh and cooked to order in an open kitchen. Sa and Mia couldn't be more pleasant. As I sit and write this review, my husband is on his way to pick up my pho soup to help cure my nasty cold... Third pho this week! Keep up the great work ladies! read more

I ordered the beef pho and the spring rolls for take out tonight and Both were absolutely knockout! Can't wait to come back. Extremely fresh food the chef clearly knows what she's doing. Very excited to have a great Vietnamese place right around the corner! read more

This is some of the best Vietnamese food we have ever had. Always fresh, hot and simiply delicious! This place is a staple for us! The pork bah minh is excellent, along with the Vermicelli bowls and the Pho (all flavors) is amazing! The shrimp fritters are incredible too. Very tasty. Looks like they have also ironed out the kinks since relaunching the restaurant and there were many. I had some long discussions with the owner and it seems that the management team has made huge strides in getting the wait times (in house and takeout) under control. Soall Bistro rocks! Love it! read more

The beef pho was really good but so little. We had to order extra food. Service was good.

BY FAR THE BEST PHO I've had in the area.Very well maintained, the food is delicious! The waiters are patient and kind. It's a young staff but they know what they are doing. The place packs up quickly, it's great for a date night or an evening out with the family. They are accommodating to all. read more

Soall just opened up the road from us, and we've already been twice in two weekends. It's got a bit of a limited menu, since they're still in their soft open, but we've very much enjoyed the food. It's vietnemese, but a bit better and lighter than most other vietnamese food I've had. They also have a really great beer selection. read more

I've eaten at a lot of Vietnamese restaurants in Boston and New York and the window is large, there are some really awesome restaurants in both, but Soall Bistro has upped the ante for all of the other restaurants in Marblehead. Not only do they offer a very relaxing atmosphere to dine in, but they do an exceptional job of preparing their food for takeout. I have never dined inside the restaurant, but I have been extremely successful with take-out. The other day my wife and I tried the chicken and Beef Pho soups that arrived home in a collection of containers: a hot and delicious broth in one and a separate container for all of the veggies, rice noodles and herbs. Awesome. Another time we tried the Banh Mi sandwich that was served on a fresh French baguette and was superb. The hostess, both beautiful and knowledgeable, recommended we try the Fresh Spring Rolls that were simply delicious. We've been back two times and have not been disappointed. If you're in Marblehead, it's worth a try. read more

I absolutely love this restaurant. Totally relaxing atmosphere, and clean, flavorful food. I've had the real thing in Vietnam and Sa's food always brings me back. We also had Sa cater for us the day after Christmas. Everything was done perfectly and my extended family couldn't get enough. I hope those who have yet to try Vietnamese food pay Soall Bistro a visit. read more

Food was decent, but the portions were ridiculously small. We had pho and vermicelli, and the latter looked like an appetizer. We had carryout and maybe they just don't give you that much food? I don't need the hungry man portion, but it was definitely less than what I would have expected. Honestly, I thought about giving them two starts just for this reason, but because the food wasn't bad I'll leave it at 3. read more

Great menu, lovely/easy atmosphere and as friendly service as you could want. Fun menu! Food is quite good but I'ld like it to be more complexly seasoned and a bit less sweet to make it 5 star. And don't be afraid to offer/add some jalapeño for those who want it. read more

Maybe we hit it on a bad night, but out of 6 meals none of us were impressed. The only decent part of our meals were the drinks. The waiter was young and inexperienced, but the food was the real issue. We got spring rolls both fresh and fried. Both were dull, served with a boring, diluted dip. Inexplicately one set of spring rolls was served with a dark, gloppy out of the bottle sauce. The fresh spring rolls were mostly white rice. Definitely uninspired and a disappointment. Our main meals were even more disappointing. The food was boring and portions for the vermicelli dishes were small. What normally makes the dishes great is the wonderful garlic lime sauce, but Soall's sauce is bland with a capital B. The shaken beef was ok, but slathered in that same off the shelf Brown sauce. The worst dish was the chicken pho. What makes a good pho is the stock. This stock was not much more than hot water and salt. It was insipid and honestly the poorest pho we had ever tried. I would have given the restaurant one star, but the greens were fresh and with a good chef this could be an ok place. But if you are used to good Vietnamese cooking, Soall is one to skip . read more

Relativley new to Marblehead (came within the last year or two) and I am blown away about what a strong addition this is to the towns local eateries. Very fair price for a very good meal, in fact, I'd say the customer is getting the better end of the deal here. If you haven't tried it, it's a must. read more

For the past two-three years we have ordered takeout from Soall on a weekly basis, and have dined there once a month, sometimes more. In the past, we have always had a 5 star experience. Based on our recent takeout experiences, I'm lowering the rating to 3 stars (I'm being generous because historically I have loved this place and I'm hopeful that Soall will address some of the current issues). The main issue I have is that many of our favorite dishes have been taken off the menu. The lemon grass vermacelli bowl- gone! When I tried to order the chicken curry soup, I was informed that this item was no longer available. Mango salad- gone as well. As far as I know, these were all very popular items. Over the years of dining in the restaurant, we have seen other diners often order these same items. The chicken pho is still on the menu, but it just doesn't taste the same. Im not sure what is going on, but Im hoping that Soall can bring back the delicious items that had kept us regular customers all these years. In the meantime, we'll be taking a break from Soall, but I'll be checking the online menu every so often in the hopes of seeing their best items return. read more

i was just in Soall for lunch and we had a miserable experience. The service took over 45 minutes and we still didn't receive our main course. People who were seated after us go food before we did. The service was subpar and i will never go back to this restaurant. The place wasn't even very busy. We ended up leaving because we ran out of time waiting around for lunch! read more

What a great experience. I came for lunch and I accept a great recommendation of the Clay Pot Chicken... Wow!!! So good, so perfectly spicy and delicious! I had the lemongrass chicken spring roll as an appetizer and I can say that I left nourished and satisfied! 5 stars!!! read more

All delicious, my favorite is the vegetable pho. Lovely staff, low key and always busy. They are expanding soon. I visit at least once a week. Keep up the good work! read more

Went to Soall for take out last night and was impressed! The atmosphere is surprising fabulous considering the location. Soft lighting, cool music and cozy seating. While I waited for my order, the owner passed along a complimentary ginger tea - delicious and a nice touch. Got the chicken satay - great quality chicken and too tasty! - and the vermicelli bowl w/ egg roll. Everything was very fresh, tasty and light. Can't wait to go back! read more

Just tried this place for the first time. Great little spot. Food is incredibly fresh and delicious. Small, but has a great feel.

Superb Pho and other wonderfully flavorful Vietnamese dishes! Exceptional service. Spring rolls are a huge favorite, just the right amount of fresh mint, and cilantro with tasty dipping sauce. Love Sa, the owner chef! read more

Tonight was our first but not our last visit. Food was fresh, light, tasty with just the correct amount of heat. The portions are perfect and the prices reasonable. We had 2 glasses of Reisling, 2 delicious spring rolls with shrimp, a mango salad, the garlic and lemongrass shrimp and a chicken curry Bhan me. All for $38. Service was good and the ambiance was lively. Lots of people came in for take out. A friendly spot. read more

Soall bistro is definitely one of the best restaurants in Marblehead. The food is very fresh and tasty and the staff is excellent. I eat at this restaurant several times a week, and it has been consistently good! So happy to have Soall bistro in town read more

I'm new to the area and LOVE Vietnamese cuisine. I eat it about 3 nights a week in the summer because it's light and healthier than American BBQ. Upon walking in, the place was beautiful, (not like the usual restaurants serving this cuisine). The food wasn't bad, wasn't great, but the reason for the 2 stars is strictly based on portion size and price. The typical Vietnamese meal is much bigger because it is so light. Not this place! Tiny portions. Even the eggrolls and fresh rolls are small and come only 1 per order, (it's usually 2). We left hungry, so needless to say, unless this place catches up with the norm...we wont return. read more

have dined here twice and love it...the food is terrific and very reasonable...service is a little off, but it really did not affect the visits. A great find. read more

My 3rd visit to this restaurant was with my daughter when she had a holiday from school. I reviewed Soall on a different website after my first trip and gave it 5 stars. But today I just felt that I didn't get my money's worth. Each visit I've ordered the beef pho along with something else. Today it was the fried eggrolls, which I have to admit were very tasty. Only two weeks ago I was here for dinner and ordered a small, but I'm guessing I must have gotten a large pho instead because the portion was generous. Maybe the waiter bungled the order and gave me a large instead. Today I ordered a small beef pho thinking I was going to get the same thing as last time, but boy did I ever get a small. Not only was the dish significantly smaller, but I'd guess there was barely a 1/2 cup of broth in it. Seriously guys? We're talking broth here. You couldn't even give me a full cup of broth? I could understand cutting back on the rice noodles and the bean sprouts for a smaller serving, but give me at least enough broth to feel like I'm getting something to eat. I'm giving it 3 stars because the presentation was still good and the flavor was still good. It really makes me wonder if their success is making them back away from what made me want to return in the first place. With restaurants for me it's 2 strikes and you're out. I'll most likely return in the near future, but if I feel cheated again then it's over. read more

After a friend haunted me for months i broke down and went there tonight to try out the pho only . Sad to say this was the worst Pho i have ever had , and i have had my share of Pho from London to Hawaii to Boston China Town to East Boston to Lawrence to Lynn. They had a very strange menu wasn't sure what it was all about as most was not Vietnamese food but maybe it was Vietnamese in safe mode ? I got busy listening to other tables orders and it seemed alot were ordering bah mi which is just a sub - sorry getting off the subject of my Pho .. I ordered the pho with beef - broth was murky and had a strange taste and my friend ordered the chicken , the minute it was put in front of her she remarked that it smelled like campells soup (not a good sign) with murky broth and dark chicken both Pho had no taste even when we tried to taste it up with basil and lime but it wasn't happening . Please understand i have willed no disrespect to the cooks or owner sometimes restaurants revolve around what people in the neighborhood will only eat and maybe this is why Soall is only dipping into real Vietnamese food. read more

I order from (or eat in) about once per month. Flavor and food quality is excellent. The expanded space looks great and has retained a cosy interior that made the first space so special. They are obviously becoming very popular though - average wait for takeout is an hour over the weekend (if you can even get through on their phone to place an order) and don't bother going without a reservation on a Thursday - Saturday night. Portions are a little small, but Appetizer plus a rice bowl or soup make for a very good meal. Food Quality and Flavors make up for the wait most times, but I'd be eating here once a week if it was easier to place a takeout order. read more