So Do Fun (蜀都丰) is a well-established Sichuan restaurant chain from China, with over 100 outlets across the country. It is especially known for its signature Boiled Live Fish (水煮鱼), which reportedly sells over a million portions annually and has helped the brand earn widespread recognition.
Building on that reputation, So Do Fun has expanded overseas, including Singapore, where its third and newest outlet at Centrepoint brings the same playful yet approachable Sichuan flavours to local diners.
Heat Meets Heart: So Do Fun’s Latest Singapore Outlet Welcomes Kids and Spice Lovers Alike
Sichuan food is not usually top of mind when planning a meal out with kids. Chilli oil, peppercorns, and that famous numbing heat do not exactly scream “child-approved”. But So Do Fu turns out to be more family-friendly than expected.
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While parents can happily lean into the spicier dishes, there are enough gentler options on the menu to keep little diners well fed and content. It’s the kind of place where kids crunch away happily while adults chase that slow, lingering heat.
Farmhouse Crispy Pork
The Farmhouse Crispy Pork ($11.90) is an easy win. Fried till golden but still soft inside, the texture is almost nugget-like — the sort of dish kids gravitate towards instinctively. It is easy to chew, easy to like, and disappears quickly once placed in the middle of the table.
For adults, the chilli spice blend on the side adds just enough excitement. Dip if you want a kick, skip if you don’t. It is a flexible, no-drama dish that works for mixed appetites.
Poached Chicken
The Poached Chicken ($16.90) keeps things straightforward. The chicken itself is tender and moist, but fairly mild on its own. What lifts it are the three accompanying sauces (sweet chilli, soy, and ginger) each bringing a different personality to the plate. This is one of those dishes where kids might stick to the plain chicken or sweet chilli, while adults experiment with mixing sauces. Not flashy, but quietly useful at a family table.
Fresh Bean Curd Skin with Eggs
The Fresh Bean Curd Skin with Eggs ($13.80) feels like a welcome pause. Light, clean, and comforting, it helps reset the palate especially if your table has gone a little enthusiastic with the spicy orders. It is the kind of dish parents tend to appreciate more as the meal goes on, when everyone needs a moment before diving back into the bolder flavours.
Boiled Live Fish in Spicy Broth
The Boiled Live Fish in Spicy Broth is where the adults usually lean in. Made with snakehead fish (黑鱼) brought in daily from Malaysia, the portion is generous and clearly meant for sharing.
The broth is mildly spicy at first and surprisingly drinkable, if you don’t mind a layer of chilli oil. The heat creeps up on you — gentle at the start, then slowly making itself known. Alongside the tender fish are bean curd skin, bean sprouts, seaweed, gluten, and cucumber, giving each spoonful a mix of textures and flavours.
Final Thoughts on So Do Fun
So Do Fu manages something not all Sichuan restaurants do by welcoming families without diluting the cuisine. There is enough heat and depth to satisfy spice-lovers, while still offering familiar, comforting dishes that kids are happy to eat.
If you are looking for a place where parents get their Sichuan fix and children do not end up surviving on plain rice alone, So Do Fu might just fit the bill.
Ongoing Promotions at So Do Fun
Visit participating So Do Fun outlets at The Centrepoint and Midtown House now and enjoy *50% off* dish of the day! *T&Cs apply.
Mon – Grilled Prawns with Vermicelli and Minced Garlic
Tue – Tender Frog with Pickled Peppers
Wed – Boiled Fresh Fish in Spicy Broth (Signature!)
Thu – Stir-Fried Snowflake Beef
Fri – Mao Xue Wang
Sat – Stir-Fried Pork with Chili Peppers
Sun – Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple
So Do Fun
Where? The Centrepoint 176 Orchard Rd,#B1-17, Singapore 238843
