




Cuu Long Vietnamese Restaurant
About
A Taste of Vietnam in the Heart of Aiea
Stepping into Cuu Long Vietnamese Restaurant feels like discovering a quiet corner of Southeast Asia right in the middle of Aiea. The dining room is unassuming and bright, serving as a no-frills backdrop for the steaming, aromatic bowls of pho that dominate the menu. You will notice the rich, star-anise-scented steam rising from the kitchen before you even reach your table, a sensory promise of the long-simmered broth waiting for you.
Signature Bowls and Local Favorites
The menu leans heavily into traditional Vietnamese comfort food. The house-special pho, packed with thinly sliced beef and perfectly chewy noodles, serves as the cornerstone of their offerings. Locals often pair their meal with a robust, sweet iced coffee, dripping slowly at the table. Whether you are dropping in for a quick lunch after errands or settling in for a casual dinner, the portions are consistently generous and designed to satisfy a hearty appetite.
Know Before You Go
While the food is the star, visitors should be prepared for the reality of the location. Parking in this busy Aiea strip can be a bit of a puzzle during peak lunch hours, and the space gets lively when the local crowd rushes in. It is the kind of place where the service is straightforward and efficient, leaving you to focus entirely on the balance of fresh herbs, lime, and chili that define every dish. If you are looking for an authentic, unpretentious spot to grab a bowl of soup in Central Oahu, this is a community staple that delivers on flavor without any unnecessary fanfare.
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Location
98 199 Kamehameha Hwy Unit B7, Aiea, Hawaii, 96701
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Showing 9 of 13 community reviewsJohn VernaGoogle Maps
Recently
Our favorite Pho place , very very good and always delicious , the service is fast. We love it!
Life With BradGoogle Maps
Recently
Looks can be deceiving. It looked like an Asian billiard bar from the outside. Who knew that you would find authentic pho here. The broth is soo good and they give plenty of noodles. When you see other Vietnamese eating there, then you know it’s authentic.
May NGoogle Maps
Recently
Good food and serving portion. Arrived around 12:30 pm for lunch and it was packed. They have abundant tissues, soup spoon, chopsticks, and sauces on the table. Water was served and refilled nicely. There’s a QR code on the table for the latest menu online (can’t connect to it outside the restaurant) and you can also ask for the physical menu copy if you prefer something to hold. If you like soups, the pho noodles are the way to go. They give a good amount of basil to enjoy with it. Tried the combo special with assorted types of thinly-sliced meat, after putting them at the bottom, it cooked nicely. I liked the different shapes and generous meat in it. If you need more flavor, there’s choices in the condiment area like salt and pepper, a sweet brown sauce (feels like hoisin), sriracha that’s not too strong, chili oil, and a slightly sour-spicy red sauce. I enjoyed the sweetness in the brown sauce and the mild sour-spicy sauce. Just add a little first and test to your liking, it can be strong if you’re not used to spicy food with a kick. What worked for me was to add a little sauce on the side and not mixing with the entire soup base. A little on the soup spoon per slurp is okay. The spring roll in the other dish was fried just right and goes well with the chicken and vinegar blend. Their good selection of dishes are worth exploring and keep coming for.
Kole MillerGoogle Maps
Recently
We ordered stuffed calamari and the #9. The build your own roll is so good you make it the way you like it!! 10/10. The #9 never disappoints so much meat and the broth is sooo good. The server was excellent and handled a high maintenance table with such poise and a smile!!! Highly recommend always a go to for us!!!
ERLGoogle Maps
Recently
Stopped by this pho spot in Pearl City for a late-night dinner since they’re open till 10pm. The place was busy, which was a good sign, but we were still seated almost immediately. The service was warm and welcoming—definitely felt like a family-run place that truly appreciated us being there. I had the medium rare eye round steak pho, and it was loaded with tender meat and a flavorful, rich broth. The portion was just right, and the veggies were crisp and fresh. My son got the grilled beef sandwich, and it was super tasty.
Russ LacuataGoogle Maps
Recently
Took my Mom and Auntie out for lunch, and they wanted Pho since it was windy and cold for them. It was a busy morning when we got in, but we got greeted and sat immediately. Great service, warm and welcoming interactions with us and other customers. Our water was always filled without us asking. Simple and homey interior, nothing fancy. The food is top notch, the broth is full flavor, generous meat portion. The spring rolls are homemade, made daily, not frozen. The veggies and herbs are crisp and fresh.
Brian FuGoogle Maps
Recently
Reviewing extra large rare steak and tendon pho. Lots of fresh sprouts, basil and lemon. Broth was plentiful, but thin for my tastes (so I felt less guilty drinking up more than usual). Tendon was tender, steak was alright. Portion size for price was a bit lacking for an XL.
HarryGoogle Maps
Recently
Ordered the combination meat Pho, Thai ice tea and summer rolls. Really enjoyed the tasty appetizer which was best I have ever had. The place was not as busy and can seat many.
Scott KamiyaGoogle Maps
Recently
Still a favorite throughout the years. Rare beef and meet ball is so tasty. The price is pretty reasonable so it does get crowded. Summer rolls, i think this is the only place I know that puts shrimp, meat and vegetables inside of the roll. Most skimp out and just put the shrimp. The brother is tasty and not fatty.
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