Phomono Vietnamese Cuisine in Ajax

50 Kingston Rd E, Ajax, ON L1S 5J4, Canada

★★★★☆
(535 reviews)
Categories: Vietnamese restaurant

About

Please note that our last call for all orders is 45 min before closing.

Website
phomono.com
Address
50 Kingston Rd E, Ajax, ON L1S 5J4, Canada
Plus Code
VX6G+XV Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Monday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Friday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–9:30 PM
Sunday
12–9:30 PM

Services

Service options
No-contact delivery Delivery On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Catering Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly Groups LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

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Reviews

3.9
★★★★☆
535 reviews

Most Mentioned

tom yum (19) vermicelli (11) ipad (9) satay (9) tip (9) server (8) brisket (7) tasting (6) grilled beef (5) general tao chicken (5)
5 stars
284
4 stars
86
3 stars
59
2 stars
26
1 stars
80
★★★
November 30, 2024

I come here strictly for the chow mein crispy noodles and lemongrass chicken, anything else ain't worth it, ordered pho here several times and you only get like 3 or 4 slices of beef that's it for a XL, also do not, I repeat do not order thai food, it will be liquidity and disappointing, they should just remove the thai dishes off the menu entirely

★★★★★
November 26, 2024

Have been coming here for years. We always order rare beef pho with satay. Has been consistently good. Noodles are great, they don't absorb the broth much. Good flavour broth. Other food is great too.

★★★
November 10, 2024

The food was delicious as ever, server boy was very attentive and friendly. The food came in a timely manner and the proportion was pretty good. However, while I understand that Canada does have a very big tipping culture, I also do understand that you give what you can depending on your circumstances. I would have loved to give this place a 5 star review had one female server not audibly complained “that’s all they tipped?!” And gave an inappropriate amount of unprofessionalism and attitude when she merely picked up our finished plates and was not the one serving us. Props to the other male server he was very good at making sure we had everything we needed. We were hoping to enjoy a meal as a family but felt very ridiculed for giving what we were able to. Be aware that people have different circumstances and sometimes a small $2 tip is all they are able to give, especially since last time they automatically pressed 10% tip without consulting us. We had just enough money for the meal and this was the first time we got to eat out as a family in a long time, and it was ruined by a person feeling too entitled to a larger tip. We’ve gone here a handful of times, tipped at least 5-10% every other time and usually the staff is very friendly, but today’s experience was nothing short of disappointing.

★★★
August 31, 2024

We ordered rare beef pho (XL) and tofu & vegetables pho (L). Both were ok, broth was not super flavourful and too hot we burned our tongues. Price came out to be $37+tip, a little on the expensive side. Overall alright in a pinch.

★★
July 26, 2024

Beef Satay Pho Broth was super bland, no flavour, no salt, red oil sitting on stop (I'm assuming it was chilli oil????),no hoisin or siracha on the side. It's been a long time since I order from here on UberEats and now it will be a memory gem to never order again.

★★★★
June 6, 2024

A craving for Vietnamese food brought me and a friend to Phomono Vietnamese Cuisine in Ajax. It was my first time here so it took me a few minutes to go through their menu, presented on an electronic tablet. I finally chose their Grilled Beef on Vermicelli and my friend had their House Special PHO. The pho included a little bit of everything (rare beef, beef ball, beef brisket, beef tendon & beef tripe), as well as the usual bean sprouts and basil on the side. It looked good and my friend really enjoyed it. My dish was also quite good - nice presentation and good flavours. There was a generous amount of beef sitting on top of the vermicelli, along with a tasty spring roll, and a simple salad. Adding a little hoisin and hot sauce made it perfect! The food and service were good enough to warrant a future visit. Stay tuned...

★★★★
March 28, 2024

I’ve had the pleasure of dining at Phomono Vietnamese Cuisine on multiple occasions, and I must say, their Pho is nothing short of delightful. The flavors are rich, and the broth is simply exquisite. I highly recommend sampling their various Pho options as they are truly outstanding. The restaurant itself is impeccably clean with inviting interiors, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. However, I’ve found some of their non-Pho dishes, such as Thai Curries and Rice varieties, to be rather average in comparison. Additionally, the frequent price increases make the overall dining experience quite expensive. It’s worth noting that many negative reviews seem to stem from food delivery experiences, but I would recommend enjoying Pho-like dishes for dine-in only to fully appreciate their flavors and textures.

★★★★★
July 30, 2017

We came for family dinner. The food and staff were kind and attentive. They were able to accomodate our dietary restrictions. We will definitely be back.

★★
Local Guide
December 20, 2024

Pretty disappointed by the Tom Yom Chicken Pho. The chicken was unseasoned and boiled, the pieces were tiny, and the texture was more like fat and cartilage so you can tell its not good cuts of meat. The size we ordered was XL (we paid extra), and although theres a lot of broth and noodles, you didnt get more of the other ingredients. The beef on rice was good. The beef was chewy and flavorful, and the rice was moist. I was hoping for the rice to have more flavour or be cooked a little longer (stir-fry style). So although the dish was okay, it wasnt incredible. 4/10 experience, wouldnt dine here again.

★★★★★
December 18, 2024

A fine dine and awesome meals, served in a well deserving manner .

December 14, 2024

Please be careful eating from here as I found not one but two bugs in my pho.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

very good

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

really good 100% recommend!!

December 14, 2024

Large portions isnt actually large! What a scam.

★★★★★
December 14, 2024

good and reliable eats, best pho place in ajax fosho

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

Visited here recently and Ling provided really good service. She is amazing and very professional.

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Very delicious and worth recommending

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

The best noodles in ajax

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 7, 2024

The food are excellent,the service is better specially the Filipino waiters and servers. I recommend this Asian restaurant with your family.

★★★★
November 30, 2024

Seafood egg noodle soup with Tom yum - so good!

★★★★★
November 30, 2024

Best Pho ever! Ive been to many Pho restaurants. Also, their veggie spring rolls and Thai chicken wings...10/10!!

★★
November 30, 2024

Order take out of 2 orders of thr beef with spring rolls on vermicelli. The beef, vermicelli and vegetables were fine. The portion and price was fine. The spring rolls were spoiled and smelled spoiled, I spat it out. I thought it was just mine and my husband ate his and said the same thing. The sauce wasnt good, I like fish sauce style sauce, not sure what we got and it also didnt have a pleasant taste or smell, dumped it out. They mustve have used old meat in the spring rolls. We will not return.

★★★★★
November 23, 2024

Me and my boyfriend always go to Pho Mono for their House Special and rare beef soup! Their service is always friendly and quick! I would definitely recommend coming here.

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Authentic Vietnamese noodles

November 21, 2024

we ate there for like 4 times 1st and 2nd time is good but in 3rd time they get the tip on our bills already i dont know if is right i said to my wife thats ok....,in the 4th time we pay cash and we leave our change and the server upset and shaking her head (talking to her co-worker there language)which is not right tipping is not mandatory the owner should be aware about there employee there attitude and how to threat the costumers,,,,

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Love the managers, such lovely and caring people

Local Guide
November 21, 2024

I cannot actually stand the lady who looks to be the owner or manager of this place. She s very rude, and the reviews on here seem to suggest the same theme. This is not good pho, not even close.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Love the food and friendly service .. fair prices and large servings many plates you can share easily...100% recommended

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

The service was very fast. Very impressive.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Amazing place. Service was quick and kind. Would come again :)

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Excellent service! Best pho in Ajax!

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Today my friend and I ate here. I ordered the crispy egg noodle with the vegetables and my friend had plain pho with grilled chicken. The dishes were delicious and we cannot wait to come back.

★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Noodle are weird texture and beef is not good quality, and if you think this place is good pho then you dont know good pho ,

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

I consistently have a great experience at Pho Mono! The beef brisket pho and springrolls were delicious, the atmosphere was cozy, and the staff was friendly and attentive. Big recommend!

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Great Service, amazing staff and Great tasting food will come back again!

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

I went there for dinner. I had a Pho with beef brisket. It was so tasty definitely a comfort food and go-to spot when youre feeling like a nice marinated soup

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Our server was really friendly. Our food was quick and tasty!

★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Nice place to grab Vietnamese food in Ajax.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

I love the food, staff are very friendly, they engaged a conversation. Price arw very reasonable.

★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Good service fast and does the job but the food is sub par ( compare to most Pho places in GTA) .. portion is so so $11 for a very small wonton soup that s not cool , taste is so so , not sure if it s because it s Chinese operated so it s a bit different from the usual Pho spots Anyways I won t come back to this place , many good pho spots in GTA

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

I have been coming here for almost 2 years. This place is always great. They usually come here at least once a week. Sometimes more sometimes less but I always enjoy it. I suggest it to everybody. Food is great. The people are great and theyre always kind and smiling. See you guys soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

This is amazing

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Great food and amazing service! Highly recommended! Will definitely come back.

★★★
August 21, 2024

Good food. Bland. Small portions.

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Fresh and delicious. Big portions as well.

Local Guide
July 21, 2024

I ordered soap and curry chicken, and both tasted terrible. The food quality has become worse than average, yet it remains very expensive. I spent $40 on two awful dishes.

Local Guide
July 21, 2024

The soup taste nothing, there is no service, the waitress only delivers the food to the table and nothing else. They use fresh rice noodles which makes the soup taste less flavor. Definitely not recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

This is the best Vietnamese place in and around the area. I eat here almost on a weekly basis. Love the place, always so clean and the service is amazing. The servers make you feel welcomed. The food there is always delicious. Recommend

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

The house special pho and fresh spring rolls were so yummy! I went all the way to Ajax from downtown Toronto to check out this place. So worth it! Food : 5/5 |

Local Guide
June 21, 2024

I ordered fresh ice filtered coffee Vietnamese style but they served me instant coffee which is unacceptable for restaurant s prices level. . The noodles were ok .

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Awesome experience here always, came today Thursday April 25th, and the gentleman serving us was absolutely delightful, food was great and the atmosphere is very relaxed. Will always come here to eat whenever we shop in this plaza.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Very welcoming and the food was delicious!! The staffs were very kind and deserve a raise. Very satisfied. Will come again.

May 21, 2024

I would like to share a service experience from this service establishment yesterday evening April 30, 2024. I am a 3rd party delivery personnel, so my main purpose of coming to this restaurant is to pick up our guest ordered products and deliver it to the recipient address. I was delivering guests ordered products for more than 4 hrs already receiving guest order from this restaurant. Before going to this restaurant, I feel like peeing already. So when I get there after stating guests order name and code to be pick up, I politely asked the female counter personnel if I can use their washroom by saying Hi there, can I please use your washroom, I can t hold it anymore she replied washroom is closed already . You know the feeling that you almost lay it because you can t hold it anymore, then you realized that you need to hold it a bit longer. So I looked around the dining area, and seen plenty of guests still dining in. Then I made a second thought to the counter personnel by saying you still have plenty of guests in the dining area, do you have available washroom for them to use? Then she replied rudely by saying YES! THE WASHROOM IS CLEANED ALREADY, DO YOU WANT COME SEE!!! (So I realized that she don t wanted me to use the washroom. I felt disconnected by her actions, just because I m just a delivery personnel and didn t buy any product from the restaurant, I can t use the restaurant facility) I didn t respond to her, and just leave the restaurant. After delivering their product to our guest. I went home to use washroom. When I checked my Account the restaurant personnel still have a gots to rate me the lowest score. And said I m disrespectful and rude. As far as I recall I didn t use any foul words. I use please when I asked for favor and only thing I believed that touched her ego is when I asked her if they have available washroom for their guest as they still have plenty of guest dining in. So this is the whole picture after getting a delivery from this restaurant. I was there to pick up and deliver their guest ordered product. They didn t allowed me to use their washroom, even I can t hold my pee anymore. The. Report and rate me the lowest score that affects my job and my reputation as a 3rd party delivery personnel. Hope you consider the needs of your third party partner as well. I believed that you want achieved what you have at the moment without the help of the 3rd party delivery. Be considerable in the future. Please don t be so roughy nor rude. Thank you!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

The server was very helpful

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Ling is awesome. Great customer service and great food. Definitely come back. Ling is very professional.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Great food and amazing service! Highly recommended!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

I have been here twice for some beef pho noodle soup and I highly recommend this location! Service is great! The workers are so kind!

March 21, 2024

Pho Ingredients were going bad and turning brown. Spring rolls were mushy and gross and beef brisket was not tender, gave 3 tiny pieces very small portion and nothing special. Don t waste your money go somewhere else. I know I will next time for the price wasn t worth it.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

love this atmosphere of this restaurant, the style of the food is incredible authentic vietnamese food! if that s not up your alley you won t like this food, but if it is, this food is amazing!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

All good yummy Parking: Lots of parking Wheelchair accessibility: Looks like its good for wheel chair accessory

★★
January 21, 2024

Food and Atmosphere was great, place was clean to eat as well. Customer service needs a lot of work or the place is understaffed. Not once were there any staff that was attentive to the table needs, no water refills or extra napkins were inquired or provided and the check was never brought to the table. Food

January 21, 2024

The broth is very light, the brisket tasted like it had frost burn or similar. Not returning.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Always delicious pho and fresh rolls. The owners are lovely people. Its our go to place for pho!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 21, 2024

Always friendly and quick service & good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

The waiters attitude is very good and the food is delicious

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Good food. But pls tell your servers that TIPPING IS OPTIONAL. Dont force us to give tips thanks

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Amazing food!!

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very bad customer service and quality of food was very substandard. The lady servers had too much attitude. Thousands time thing about it before going in Phomono.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Very bland broth. If you think this is good, than youve never had good pho. Rice noodles are thin and flat, not the traditional texture of pho noodles should be, they are the same type of noodles you get from the Instant Pho Bowls you buy from Costco. Now that I think about it, it literally taste the same thing as the Costco instant pho bowls... Very bland and just salty. Spring rolls were decent... Clearly the pork has been blended so much that it turned into a springy meatball, still taste okay but the texture is off.

December 21, 2023

We came in around 11:45 am for lunch. We order pork & beef with rice and the rice were cold. Not impress at all.We also have a bad experience as we are leaving, We usually pay by the cashier by card and usually leave tip as cash. The day we went my sister pay for it at the cashier and drop her cash tip in the tip box, and I guess the cashier did not saw it because she was busy for something. As we are leaving the lady run up to us and told us the tip was not included! And we told her we drop it on there tip box and she just said Okay and turn her back on us. As a customer I think leaving a tip is up to customer gesture not by force. We go to this location almost every week spending $60 minimum leave a tip every single time. VERY DISRESPECTFUL. Were never ever coming back!!!!

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

1) TIP option is always at 15% 2) Management doesn t care if you complain 3) They sell fried chicken dishes with freezer burn. DISGUSTING. Don t waste your time or money. I don t see them being open in business for too long :) We returned our General TSO s Chicken dish as we didn t even touch it. They still happily charged us for the plate + the manager skillfully disappeared from her counter . EDIT : what should have been done is a refund or a replacement . None of which occurred .

★★★
December 21, 2023

They raised their prices recently, a large Pho with tax and tip will cost between $16-17. Thats the middle size too, a bit high for average tasting Pho. Ill be going sparingly from now on.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Been here many times and I enjoy the food. Prices have gone up a bit I think but I guess that s the norm now. Always seems pretty empty though.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

This spot is amazing, the price is just right. Staff are very friendly, and kind.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

In my life I have never felt so threatened during dinner! The fake blonde hair girl is a crazy front line character! Her attitude is very negative and she advertises her aggression with other customers! My wife ate and I didn t So I tossed my food from the restaurant as I couldn t eat due her behaviour! Can you imagine having such a loser working at the front desk? All the sprouts are pre washed and left for hours until someone eats! Store is not busy and who s knows what s leftover! Will never return to this hole!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Fantastic restaurant with amazing service. Super friendly staff ..

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Great food with friendly service. Definitely go back.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

This is a seafood pho.. the pho (soup) tasted like a beef broth, and you will just eat the seafood (2pcs shirimp, 1 pc of crab stick (imitation of course), 2 pc (bite size, super small) fake tripe. The seafood were just put on top of the noodle, so the soup doesnt taste like seafood at all. So if you are looking for seafood pho, do not order this, or do not order it from here. You will be disappointed. Place is not so busy, but theres only 1 wait staff going around, so everything is slow. Spring roll is still good. Giving 3 stars as I know other food choices are great, just not this seafood pho.

★★★
December 21, 2023

Ive been here before amd the pho i got tonight is so bad . I ordered rare beef and well done beef. The quality and quantity has gone down. Very little pho . Very small pieces of beef and it was not what I ordered... and very little veggies. What happened?

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I ordered rare beef pho extra large and a large tom yum shrimp yesterday. First off the amount of broth was the same between the large and extra size. It was the size of the styrofoam that determined the size of the dish. The tom yum broth was delicious but was hoping for more than 4 shrimp to mix it into. As for the rare beef pho. I had asked for it to be cooked and compared to other restaurants that have pho on their menu this one was not great. I would return for the tom yum and choose a different meat as the broth was flavourful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great Pho!

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Omg the best soup (satay) you will ever eat. Absolutely amazing I eat it pretty well everyday. 10 stars Thanks Ling for the best soup in all of Durham, Scarborough, Toronto everywhere.

December 21, 2023

The most trash pho Ive ever had. Tastes like Campbells broth. So mad I wasted money on this garbage.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Great customer service and good food. Been my regular go to place for local Pho. The staff and owner was great, very attentive and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. And when we had to take our leftovers out, they made sure to give us all the necessary items needed and then some. Haven t been disappointed in their service and food all the number of times I went to get food.

December 21, 2023

This is our first time here and we will certainly not be returning. The food is very bad and the service unfriendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

PHOnomenal! Classic Pho with rich taste and affordable prices!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I love doing both dine in and take out. It s a chill location with great service. The food is delicious. It was been my chicken fried rice local go to place for years now. I have never been disappointed.

December 21, 2023

Not good soup or noodles. Fresh rolls were yummy tho despite them being poorly wrapped and firm rice paper. They don t have the traditional pork style mixed with the shrimp though. The pho broth had zero flavour and there was a ton of oil on top. You d think with that much oil the flavour would ve been amazing but I feel like they minimally boiled the bones (if at all) and added chicken base or maybe it was a malnourished cow haha the manager was very kind and understanding but my waitress gave me major stink eye after I explained I drove for 30 minutes to get there. I doubt she meant to but still left me uneasy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

$14 for the XL pho which was enough for 4 meals for me . So delicious & our server was a sweetheart with all the questions and requests we had

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

best pho in town!

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

How are you going to be called PHOmono and have the worst pho? Absolutely garbage, tiniest meat portion for a large, not vermicelli noodles; honestly, the broth tastes like you just put a beef boullion cube and called it a day. This is a disgrace to pho, please dont disrespect it.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Fast, easy and friendly service. Food is fantastic and flavourful. Definitely exceeded expectations. Had the spicy Pho, grilled beef with rice and beef noodles. Can t pick a favourite as they were all delicious. Clean restaurant and bathrooms. Will definitely be back when we re in the area again.

December 21, 2023

Terrible tasting pho and very little meat inside

December 21, 2023

My children and I have been to this restaurant a few times and, of course, at the request of my children, and every time, the food was not bad but did not match the price. I have been in other Pho restaurants in the GTA for many years because I love Vietnamese cuisine, and every I went the price matched the amount of food served and, of course, the taste. This time, not to mention that the quality and quantity of the food were NOT good, what the owner tried to do was force the customer to pay the tip. She adds the tip amount as she pleases in your receipt, and if the customer doesnt notice, then the owner gets paid an additional $10 or $20 depending on the order. If the customer notices the unjustifiable amount, the owner becomes angry about why the customer does not want to pay the tip? and the owner insists that this is the law, you must pay tip and tip is for workers, not me lol. Although her argument of adjusting the price and defrauding the customer does not have any base in law or common sense, she is very firm in her belief that her workers wages must be paid by way of tip, and customers must pay that. Please be careful and check your receipts item by item to not be over and unnecessarily charged. By the way, she banned me from going to her restaurant because I am a bad influence lollll

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Most watered down weak tom yum and house special pho we ever had. Practically zero flavour, not even hint of heat in tom yum. Super disappinted... waiter wasnt busy but was nonetheless unattentive. Worst soups we have had anywhere in long time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

its worth the drive from Scarborough to ajax , to get some pho

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Delicious food, relatively inexpensive pricing and large portions, definitely recommend! Very simple but good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

I always like this place because of the service and most of all the food tastes very delicious!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

First of all the service was fantastic - the workers were attentive and super friendly. The food however was very underwhelming, especially the quality of the noodles. As a critical base it kinda made everything else which in all fairness was good, very mediocre. I dont see myself returning to this location unfortunately.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Small location but its nice and cozy inside. Staff are super friendly, helpful and fast and its kept clean. First time here, the Grilled Beef pho was tasty, made very well. The Spring Rolls were good, and for the beverage, had the Mango Bubble Tea which was also great, didnt realize they had the option at the location.

★★★★★
December 21, 2023

Phomono Vietnamese Restaurant in Ajax, Ontario, is a hidden gem that deserves to be on every food lovers radar. Nestled in the heart of the town, this restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience, characterized by its friendly atmosphere, warm staff, exquisite dishes, and competitive prices. From the moment you step inside Phomono, you are greeted by a welcoming ambiance that instantly puts you at ease. The restaurant boasts a cozy interior, adorned with subtle Vietnamese decor, creating a charming and inviting atmosphere. The staff here is not just friendly; they go above and beyond to ensure your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional. Their genuine smiles and attentive service add a personal touch to your visit, making you feel like a cherished guest. Now, lets talk about the star of the show - the food. Phomono takes pride in serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine, prepared with utmost care and attention to detail. One dish that stands out is their Pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup known for its rich, flavorful broth. At Phomono, the Pho broth is nothing short of luscious and delicious. Its evident that the chefs pour their heart and soul into crafting this soul-soothing delicacy. Each spoonful is a burst of complex flavors, leaving you craving for more. Apart from the Pho, I highly recommend trying their Style Platter, specifically A18 on the menu. You can even see these delightful creations in the photos displayed within the restaurant. The Style Platter is a true masterpiece, showcasing the culinary expertise of the chefs at Phomono. From the vibrant colors to the exquisite presentation, every detail is meticulously thought out. The variety of flavors and textures on the platter are a testament to the chefs creativity, offering a delightful journey for your taste buds. What sets Phomono apart is not just the delectable dishes but also their commitment to offering these culinary delights at competitive prices. In a world where quality often comes at a hefty cost, Phomono manages to strike the perfect balance, ensuring that everyone can indulge in the authentic flavors of Vietnamese cuisine without burning a hole in their wallet. In conclusion, Phomono Vietnamese Restaurant in Ajax, Ontario, is a culinary paradise that captures the essence of Vietnamese cuisine with its friendly atmosphere, attentive staff, exquisite dishes, and affordable prices. Whether youre a Pho enthusiast or an adventurous foodie looking to explore new flavors, Phomono is the place to be. Dont miss out on the Pho broths luscious deliciousness and the tantalizing Style Platter (A18) your taste buds will thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

No change from my previous review. Good, simple Vietnamese cuisine with Chinese and some Thai food on the menu. The service is faster versus during the pandemic. Great food as usual! Im changing the overall rating to 5 . Vegetarian options: Available. Best to ask questions if you are allergic to peanuts, etc. Dietary restrictions: They encourage you to inform them if you are allergic to some food items. You can request for lesser salt, etc. Parking: The restaurant has ample parking which they share with another restaurant. If needed, theres more parking space towards the box stores. Kid-friendliness: We saw whole families sharing food with their kids but just in case you need one, they do have high chairs, etc. Wheelchair accessibility: Available. Handicapped parking right in front of the store.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

3rd time i tried to order and they said no driver was available. why say you deliver until 8:45 when that is not the case. even worse, they took my order then called to see if the driver was available after taking my order. I am done supporting this place!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Tried the beef pho. Tasty, specially the broth

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

My partner and I came here on a Saturday night after a day of shopping at the plaza. We thought this was going to be a let s just get some food in our stomachs restaurant but we were pleasantly surprised! The food was really good, portions were large and reasonably priced considering how much they could have marked up their prices due to location. The service was amazing as well, especially from Richie (and another lady as well who was working on the evening of Nov 18, unfortunately I didn t get her name). Our teas were constantly being filled and we never had to wait for someone to come to our table because of how attentive and caring they were towards all customers. Highly recommend this place! Parking: Lots

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Affordable, delicious food. Friendly service. Lots of free parking. Parking: A lot of parking spaces Food : 5/5 |

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Would give zero stars if I could. There were 4 of us, they only provided two plates and no cutlery. We had to get cutlery from the table next to us, they missed a dish we ordered, and then charged us for it and when we said we didnt get it, they argued with us saying we got it. Food is bad, service is horrible, skip this place and go to Pho Siagon down the road.

Local Guide
December 21, 2023

Got delivery through Doordash from Phomono tonight. Ordered 2 large house specials and spring rolls... Is it normal for the large phos to be THIS SMALL? Theres barely any noodles and literally no meat.... For $32+ tax for the 2 bowls... Thats really disappointing. Not to mention the inside of the bag was drenched as you can see by the wet cardboard and soup at the bottom of the bag... and soup was in the bean sprout bag as well. Is this the quality of phomono?

December 21, 2022

no stars, i am a frequent customer i order all the time, i go to get delivery in pickering not far from the store and they refused to deliver it because the address is not in Ajax yet there is no indication on their website they wont deliver if not in Ajax. great way to lose a customer. I order deliver because i cant leave work to come get it. I wont be returning to them again. Poor customer service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Had the pho, vermicelli and an iced coffee with condensed milk. All 3 were delicious and I would definitely go back

December 21, 2022

Very disappointed. The past few times I have gone to this restaurant I have to wait extra time to get my food. This evening, my husband and I both ordered dinner. He had a pho and I had general Tao chicken. He had finished eating his food and I had not received mine yet. I had to go and ask for my food. Who knows how long I would have waited if I hadn t asked. He normally would wait to eat until everyone had their food, but if he did, his food would have been cold. When I went to pay, all I got was a sorry. The cooks need to learn time management, if one meal takes longer to prepare, start that one first. Pretty simple concept. Don t think we will be back for awhile, which is a shame since the food is pretty good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food is tasty here I recommend them

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

When I dont feel like cooking this is the spot. Their pho cures my migraines. Healing powers.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Very delicious pho

★★★★
December 21, 2022

This is one of my favorites dinning spots. Great value for the money. Excellent dishes and friendly staff. I just keep coming back. I would strongly recommend their Satay chicken skewers. The only criticism is the atmosphere.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Fast service and friendly staff. Food was good.

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The staff was very nice and the prices were great!! Beyond that, this is possibly the worst Pho restaurant Ive ever been to. They need better noodles, better broth, better recipes, even a new cha gio recipe.. How can you mess up Cha Gio? Maybe the cook was having a bad day, and if so i do apologize.

December 21, 2022

Very bad service. Broth has no flavor and taste watered-down. Told the sever and she told me I have to pay for another option. I should have known not to eat there because the place was empty.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Quality

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Very good soup broth

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Customer Service is good , but the food of size little bit too small and the price little bit high for the size. Tastes not bad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Great Pho places are scarce east of Scarborough. This place has fantastic Pho, Spring and Summer rolls. The owners are awesome people too!

★★
December 21, 2022

I ve really only had the pho here and while it s not awful it s also not good by a stretch. Broth really lacks that steeped bone broth character. They re cutting corners some where and it shows. Pho is all about the broth and they re missing the pint here. I also really despise the use FLAT rice noodles they serve here it just doesn t slurp right.

December 21, 2022

This place doesnt even deserve a 1 star review. We went for dinner today and ordered 4 items but only 3 came, they forgot my wife food. We had to follow-up for them to know we were missing item, they said it was an printer issues, So 1 of us didnt get to eat, Not even an apology from anybody. I would not recommend this place to eat, too expensive food not good or you wont even get your orders. PHO SAIGON on Liverpool and kingston is way better than this place, bigger portion, and taste way better. We will no longer come to eat here and will tell everyone we know not to eat in PHOMONO ajax anymore.

December 21, 2022

Waited 30 mins for chicken pho and 2 spring rolls and the pho was missing the chicken when I got home. I called and the line rings and disconnects. Poor first experience.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

They never serve food together. My Tom yum hardly had any beef or veggies in it. Normally the food is great and you can deal with it not coming out together but now the food is just mediocre. Less likely to go back again.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food was mediocre for me. I ve tasted better in Oshawa.

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

This was the first time we ordered here. The worse portion of meat in Beef vermicelli noodle meal, and no sauce or flavor in the fried thai noodles!!! As you can see in the picture how plain it is. And Scarborough Pho vietnamese restaurants provide a very good portion of beef on their vermicelli meals. And the chicken in the mango salad, not even sure what that is, white meat. If I could give zero or minus stars for the food we paid $ 49 something such a rip off. Those who love Pho please drive a bit to Scarborough locations.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

The coffee is very good. Wasnt too busy for lunch during the weekday. Staff is very nice and accommodating.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Awesome wait staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Food very good and tasty.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

This place had excellent service and the food was flavourful. I loved the variety they had and will definitely come back to try out other items on the menu!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Best Pho in Ajax! Recommend dining in.

December 21, 2022

They have a new Item that is not on the, its called fatty beef noodle soup. If you would like to order it, just tell the server that you want the Rare Beef Noodle Soup and he will make the substitution automatically. I have been coming to this location for almost 5 years now and I could not praise it more however the last three times I have come the food has been terrible. the prices have skyrocketed and the food quality has declined in a big way to the point where the food is now uneatable. Maybe they are taking advantage that the restaurant inspectors are on strike because I dont think a restaurant inspector would allow this place to continue to stay open if they served this type of food. the beef in the rare beef noodle soup is literally a clump of fat. the only saving grace for this restaurant is the service is fantastic. but I personally go for the food not the service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Prices are good and staff is friendly.

Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Quality has gone downhill. Most of the time the beef you get is almost translucent and very stringy.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Very courteous

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Not the best pho. Maybe Im spoiled since I grew up in North York with lots of great and authentic viet restaurants around. Though the soup is not greasy, I find the soup way too boiling hot that the noodles continue to cook until I finish the entire soup. Nobodys into overcooked rice noodles!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Always a great spot!!

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Was in the east end and really dying for a hearty pho on a chilly autumn day- we came across Phomono after a Costco run. The location is great, very convenient. Price point is great. Portions are generous. My husband had the grilled pork chop and rice. It was delicious, salty, sweet enhanced by the grill. Delicious. The pho was a good portion size . The broth was lacking the depth of the flavor you get from a broth normally simmered for at least half a day. However, It did satisfy a craving with the long drive to north Scarborough or downtown. Hoping after this review a better full bodied broth will make an appearance. Would definitely return for the grilled pork chops!

December 21, 2022

This place is incredibly stingy. Had 2 house specials, noodle portions were normal, but they skimped huge on meat. Spring rolls were if okay portion size but the taste was way off. I asked for extra hot sauce after tipping 15% for takeout, and they refused saying I had to pay extra. Double jokes on me as they only included hoisin and added NO hotsauce at all with my order. Better off driving the extra to Taunton and Salem and visiting Pho Giato instead, better value and service.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Nice little place, XL bowl means XL

December 21, 2022

Just a fake Vietnamese pho restaurant , not recommended anything there at all even Chinese foods or thai Vegetarian options: Just dirty and yuck

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The Best Pho place in Ajax , Amazing Food Highly Recommend This Restaurant Great Atmosphere, Great Service

★★
December 21, 2022

We had ordered chicken pho,fried squid ,fresh rolls and fried rice. Fried squid was horrible. They added only tentacles and it smells awful. Chicken pho was stale . They gave some water ,noodles and some chicken and other two items were good.. overall it was very bad experience.

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

The best pho in Durham area. The service was amazing and food was delicious. Highly recommended this cozy pho restaurant

★★★★★
December 21, 2022

Used to come here with my family and I absolutely loved it, now I come back every week. The pho here is amazing and I love the service too.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2022

Best place around for pho

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

My wife and I found this place online. There were mixed reviews however, I believe reviews should be taken as grain of salt. We visited the website, we were able to view the menu easily. Called ahead, placed an order and paid over the phone. By the time we went to the restaurant the food was ready. The food was fresh, large portions, delicious and perfect food for the weather. Small businesses are suffering the most during this period of time. Please support your small businesses. Give Phomono a try. The lady on the phone was super :).

★★★
December 21, 2021

Wed normally go to this place when craving for Pho. Over the weekend, we ordered for delivery. It was a fast and easy transaction. What were disappointed about though is the food itself! Pho was just ok. The fresh spring rolls dont look fresh at all and its mostly just noodles inside! The general tso chicken is VERY dry and the fried squid is not tender at all! It seems that the ingredients being used are out of date. I guess we have to look for another Pho place next time.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Always great! Good portion size. The vermicelli is our favourite!q

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Food is great especially the soups. Love the waiter there as he is very nice & very accommodating. Just a very friendly person. Lucky to have them close to our place.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I try to eat with chopsticks. Food is great&healthy for a nice price

December 21, 2021

Very rude staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great food, fast service, amazing prices. Dont change!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

This is an AWESOME pho resturant!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

My go-to pho place. Great pho and great service.

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Service was great Tried their Satay beef noodle. Asked for extra spicy, but the soup is extremely clear and has no taste at all.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great service, asked for cilantro and they delivered on the request!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

After looking at reviews online we were a bit hesitant to order from Phomono but decided to take a chance & I am glad we did! The house special pho was great and I also enjoyed the Vietnamese ice coffee with condensed milk. The food was packaged well. (We ordered through Uber eats) We will be back to try some other dishes as well!

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Avoid at all cost. Portion is too small. Didnt taste great either. Even the fish sauce was not good. We just went here coz Pho Saigon closed.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

My partner said the pho was very very good. I personally got the general Thai chicken, it wasn t very good. But she was super impressed with the pho so hence the higher rating.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Delicious pho and nice service

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Yummy food with good portion sizes. Ordered take out due to pandemic restrictions, but looking forward to eating in restaurant in the near future. Will definitely be back!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

I am changing the review to a 5 star because after my previous review Phomomo office and the Ajax staff were responding very quick. They explained that the reason, and advised that the new staff will be supervised during the training session. I feel like they honor my opinions and value me as a regular customer. I believe that company/restaurant like you with the probably attitude to opinions will sure do better and better. Previous: Todays order is disappointed. I have been a regular customer since I moved in Ajax 4 years ago. The vermicelli with beef and the large house special pho, portion is half less than usual. Usually the vermicelli just the noodle is enough for my 8 years old, and he can share a bit to his little sistet. But todays order is only enough for the little one(under 2 years old).

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

We usually get our pho here and normally its great but my last one was very disappointing, ordered grilled beef fresh spring roll and all we got was half a roll of beef and half a roll of lettuce.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Excellent food during the pandemic! The fresh rolls are my go to when I am in a rush, the tofu and chicken fresh rolls are the best :) Would definitely recommend going here, customer service there is always so nice.

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Bland food, and small portions

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Its okay, nothing super good

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Outstanding food and service! Came here with my two daughters and my wife and was not disappointed. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for Pho in the GTA.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great tasting Pho. Great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

My go-to place for Pho. Friendly staff tops off the clean and organized environment. The Pho is sweet with lots of aromatic notes, great noodles, acceptable meat portions and lots of broth!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Took the kids here for the youngest birthday. He is a big fan of noodles and he was not disappointed. Food was great only issue I had with the place is I still rather a old fashioned paper menu along with the tablet. It would help speed up the process of ordering food and give you a great idea of what to look for..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great Pho! Prices and quality is very good! Wow! Loved the food! The service friendly and fast. Definitely recommend this place!

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

The dining experience is wonderful! Servers are extremely helpful and the customer service is excellent. The food here is exceptional especially the House Special Pho and Thai Style Wings! My family and I will definitely be returning!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

We l9ve love love this place grilled beef with vermicelli I get my veggies on the side , fried squid is amazing one of our favorites and the wonton soup is amazing must try u wont be disappointed we drive from scarborough all the time to have this

★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Got take out here recently. Food is ok

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Amazing food. Recommended

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Have been here multiple times with my fiance. We order the XL rare beef Pho. Its absolutely amazing and unbelievably affordable! For someone who only eats so much, I fill my stomach on a cold rainy day and take my leftovers home for lunch the next day

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Love this little restaurant, we order from here weekly. Excellent customer service . Definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to try pho for the first time

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Great Pho, Great Service!

December 21, 2021

Terrible tasteless Tom yum soup and very small portion of meat in Pho.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

I get take out here every now and then, the pho and grilled items are fantastic, however the stir fried satay rice i got last week was pretty sad in comparison to the grilled rice platter.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Fantastic Bun dishes!!!! Flavors are outstanding!!!!! Great place for an amazing meal!!!!!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

The food is very good and a lot of choices. I got the Shanghai Noodles with a wonton soup and both was delicious. The only downside was the services with this young lady with joggs pants without any smiles.

★★★★★
December 21, 2021

Good food

December 21, 2021

Tonight I will give 1 to the lady (cashier) who served me. She was very rude and lacking of customer service. I placed my order at 7:53pm and she was so irritated when I asked why 9pm pick up order is not yet ready? I don t mind waiting for extra minute/s, but the fact that her gesture and tone of voice are unacceptable that she even walked away and ignored me, I think I have to raise this concern to the manager. Though sometimes the food is a hit and miss (either salty or bland), yet I don t complain and still come to dine-in or pickup. But tonight s incident is different, something that I believe I need to voice out. Since more restaurants (options) are available now in the plaza .I ll definitely skip bringing my family to dine-in or take out from this restaurant Kudos to the kitchen people keep doing what you are doing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Have lunch here all the time. The service is great. They offer a cash discount on takeout.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2021

First time dining was good, service was okay, food was okay, so we decided to try again... Second time dining, did not like the food and service. I ordered a grilled beef with rice, the grilled beef was different sizes and the bottom beef was shredded that seems it was scrapped from the bottom of the pan, oily and burnt, maybe that s why the server was avoiding our table. This place is more like an express, if you are planning to have a group dining, I don t recommend this place, it s too small

Local Guide
December 21, 2021

Called this place twice. First they said they weren t doing dine in because it was ONE hour before close, which I understand. Then she said she can only do take out. I called the second time to have my take our order ready and she then said we re weren t doing take out. The kitchen closed Service is terrible. They are just finding every reason to not serve anymore people. I would not go here again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

We ordered in last night. We dont often do this. Food was hot and delicious. We had the fresh rolls, green curry and the vermicelli. Super satisfying. Would order from here again.

★★
December 21, 2020

Standard Asian food with good service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Great variety and very tasty

★★★★★
December 21, 2020

Great price, great food, good enough service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

great food.

★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2020

Moving to Ajax from Toronto I needed a new pho spot. This will not be it. Ordered rare beef pho. Normally places separate the beef from the noodles, but the noodles and beef were mixed with the beef on top. Fine that s kinda gross but ok can get passed that. The meat quality is terrible and incredibly chewy. It was stringy and almost looked like it was shredded. Broth was just ok, below average I will not be back