Park N Shop

I was not really sure how to rate this place. I came here due to my craving for a good banh mi sandwich. Saw this place had good reviews so I decided to try it out. It’s literally a grocery store with a little stand inside that sells sandwiches and smoothies.
The sign by the stand said to order up front, which was inconvenient because the line was long. The sign also said that smoothies machine is out of order until March, which was a bummer. The lady upfront took my order of two grilled pork and one tofu banh mi and gave me a receipt. Friendly, not really, but they were slammed and I was out of my element there.
Waiting by the stand for my sandwiches made me feel unsure about the quality since I could not see them make it, the front area of the stand looked kind of dirty. In about 5 minutes a guy brought out 3 sandwiches.
What can I say… The bread was good, wayyy to much mayo, pork had a good flavor but was so fatty, I had to pull off the fatty parts just to chew it, the pickled veggies need more pickling time and more of them and there was no jalapeños. It definitely needed hot sauce. There was hot pepper included on the side and it was nuclear hot, so careful! This was not the best nor the worst banh mi I tried, although the uncomfortable atmosphere and the fact that I can’t see the food being made like in other shops, I will not return again. I did try the tofu one as well, the pork was definitely better, even with all the issues. However for $ 3.75 each, can I really complain too much?

AS GOOD AS IT GETS– this store is amazing! Has many southeast asian products and goodies, with a mini café/​food counter left of the entrance.
Banh Mi Dac Biet is delicious and is the cheapest Banh Mi sandwich I have ever ordered on the East Coast. Will go here again when I’m in the area.
Park N Shop also has various smoothies– I tried the Soursop Smoothie with jelly, it was unreal. Wish we had a place like this in New York.

They have the best bubble tea by far, the soursop is amazing, but every flavor is. Their banh mi is dirt cheap and is also the best.
Their french bread rolls are delicious and fresh daily. This is the only place I know to get indomie fried noodles and you can also by it by the box.
The staff is very friendly and helpful which makes shopping here enjoyable.

So I have been looking for a Banh Mi shop near me and a friend mentioned to me there was a grocery store that served Banh Mi in Centreville. I was a little hesitant when i heard this but decided to try it out.
I got the combination sandwich and it was GOOD. Happy i decided to try it out. If your craving a Banh mi sandwich and dont want to make the drive down to Falls Church area this definitely hits the spot.

Good, authentic place for some bubble tea and banh mi if you don’t feel like driving all the way to the Falls Church area. Also, it’s a Vietnamese shop if you want any Asian spices and such.

You will find random and not so random things and spices in there. They have yummy crispy flaky chicken/​beef pastry; bahn mi bread; saw fresh durian today; lots of vietnamese and philipines stuffss; some indonesian and thai stuff.

I love park and shop! It’s a great convenient store for finding Asian ingredients. I love that they have Bahn mi and bubble tea in the store freshly made to order to the left of the entrance. They have fresh and inexpensive baked baguettes as well! Very crunch crush and soft inside.
The Bahn Mi isn’t the best I’ve had in the DC area, I think the Do Chua (pickled carrots and daikon radishes) is cut too thick, but it is convenient to go here from Centreville than driving all the way to Falls Church. The bubble tea is pretty good, love the Thai ice tea boba, but I think they put too much ice in it.
They usually have a fresh delivery of nam nueng (pork meat balls), salapao/​steamed bun, and tofu near the check out delivered daily.

Came here for the bahn mi sandwiches.
I’m a fan. It’s oddly located in an small somewhat cramped mini Asian market in a small strip mall.

Best bubble tea and banh mi in the Centreville/​Chantilly area! You can satisfy your Viet food cravings here without having to drive all the way to Eden Center.
*this review is just for the banh mi and bubble tea corner of the store*
The little café is in the corner of the shop (to the left when you first walk in). You have to get everything to-​go, because there is no seating area. The store itself looks cluttered especially near the area where the bubble tea and sandwiches are sold. And the times I’ve been here, there hasn’t been someone who specifically works behind the counter, but if they see that you’re walking towards the area, they’ll be at your service quickly.
If you’re a fan of smoothies, this is the place to go! They use fresh fruit and the texture is creamy, not icy at all. My favorite is the lychee and I also like the Thai iced tea. As for the banh mi, I’m a fan! I like how the bread isn’t too soft, but also isn’t too crunchy and hard. It has a good amount of pickled vegetables and meat in them as well! Remember to get the pickled vegetables separately if you’re not planning on eating the sandwich right away or else it’ll get soggy. Park N Shop also sells other Vietnamese pastries, desserts, and food in the front of the store yum.
Lots of parking, fast service, really nice owners/​workers, and great sandwiches & drinks!

This is such a great spot! I’ve only been here once, but it came to my attention that the menu was expanded last year to become what it is now. There are more sandwich options and many bubble teas to choose from. When you walk in, you go to your left and order at that counter. After getting your items, you go to the other side to pay. During my visit, I ordered the chicken banh mi and a durian bubble tea. My friend wanted to order the vegetarian banh mi and pandan waffle, but they weren’t available. It was so sad! Instead she got the pork sandwich and a sour sop bubble tea.
We enjoyed the sandwiches. I especially liked the softer bread; it wasn’t overly crunchy. We didn’t eat them right away, and after a few hours in an ice bucket, they didn’t get soggy! I liked the thickly-​cut vegetables, and the chicken was decent as well. There was too much mayo, but it didn’t destroy the overall flavor. The durian bubble tea was very true to flavor — the serving size was large for me and very filling. I am interested in trying the other flavors!
I also noticed some of the groceries — I definitely saw some unique and different items being sold here than at other Asian grocery stores. I’d love to come back and buy things!
Bottom line: the banh mi and bubble teas are good here. They are made quickly and put together well. Plus, you can get some interesting packaged foods too!

Who would’ve known an oriental store would hold such a delicious banh mi shop inside?
When you walk inside Park N Shop, head to your left to a counter where you can look over the menu on the wall and order some banh mi sandwiches and/​or bubble tea.
When I first walked in, I was a little hesitant. How could a place that looked so messy, sell such delicious banh mi? I can’t tell you how they do it, but they just do.
The grilled pork banh mi and the milk tea with boba is definitely the way to go. It’s my go-​to whenever I stop by. Don’t let the look of the store fool you, their banh mi is fantastic!
No seating available, so unfortunately you’re going to have to take your meal to-​go.

Run don’t walk if you’re looking for the best bahn mi in the area. For less than $ 4 you’ll get more than enough to satisfy your craving.

I highly recommend Park N Shop for a bahn mi and boba drinks! They have the best bobas, hands down, in the Centerville and Annandale areas! They use fresh fruit for their bobas and their Thai tea has actual brewed Thai tea! Many places use powders for both, but not Park N Shop!
Also, you cannot beat the price! $ 3 for a sandwich and $ 3 and some cents for their bobas!
This place is a must try! :)
Location: the actual place is a Vietnamese supermarket store, but if you turn left when entering you will see the place where you can order your food and drinks! It’s like a hidden gem!

My cousin told me once that there was a Vietnamese grocery store near my house. I was like, NO WAY! Where? Oh all the way in the corner in the shopping center I never go into. Duh.
I am so glad I finally discovered this grocery store since I live in the area and am tired of paying H-Mart’s high prices for Vietnamese groceries. The people in the shop are friendly and will help you if you look a wee bit lost within the narrow aisles.
If you ever need banh mi (fresh french bread) to eat with your homemade bo kho, ca ri or whatever you make — GET IT HERE! The bread makes me feel some type of way and doesn’t scratch the roof of my mouth like others. Plus the bread itself is not dense like others I’ve had.
I have tried their banh mi shop in the back and it’s pretty good although they could add a bit more meat and other additions. I usually go home and squirt some more soy sauce and sriracha anyway.
At the register, they have prepared pastries, banh cuon, cha and other things to-​go.
The prices at this shop are reasonable and won’t make you feel like you’re being price gouged like the big place across the street. I also like that they carry a lot of Thai groceries since Chinese products has been getting a lot of negative media attention and I am weary of eating plastic noodles — blah!
This is a GREAT place to shop when you don’t want to fight 66 traffic-​for-​no-​reason and go to Eden.
I’m a fan! WOOT WOOT!

I come here at least 3 times a week. The owner and staff members know me by name and always greet with me a smile and say goodbye with a, «see you tomorrow!» HA! I just can’t stay away.
I always get the grilled pork banh mi with a milk tea or Vietnamese iced coffee. I recommend the grilled chicken if you do not like red meat or if they are out of grilled pork!
The meat is deliciously marinated and the bread is perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I also really like how their pickled daikon is thicker– it has the perfect crunch to it! The sandwiches also come with a tiny little pepper. If spicy is your thing, then this little pepper adds the perfect kick to your banh mi!
Service is ALWAYS great! The owner is the sweetest soul with a great sense of humor!
*** Whenever I tell my friends about this place, they fail to locate it and leave the premises sans banh mi and drink. Walk inside. Look to your left. It’s a small booth that’s kind of hidden in the corner. OR JUST ASK SOMEONE. DON’T BE AFRAID!***

Park n Shop, aka Cho Binh Duong, is a small Vietnamese mart that has a little café inside to your left when you enter. Besides a small selection of grocery items, they also have snacks (like buns, rice, and spring rolls) to-​go. The to-​go ‘café’ offers beverages (coffee, tea, and smoothies), desserts (like the Avocado Flurry and the Pandan Waffle), and banh mi sandwiches (combination, pâté cha, grilled chicken, meatballs, grilled pork, grilled beef, or tofu (vegetarian)). I ordered a grilled pork version, which came with thick slices of cucumbers, some carrots, mayonnaise, some pieces of grilled pork (some were a little fatty), all nestled in a lovely soft roll. I did appreciate the thick-​cut veggies, but I wished there was more of a pickled action going on, as I am a fan of the pickled relish! The pork itself was okay, but I was hoping for more of a nice grilled taste (maybe more marination time?). The roll was literally one of the best I’ve had, as it was oh-​so-​soft and pillowy! :D The sandwich, while not halved, was wrapped nicely and put in another clear plastic bag. You bring your sandwich to the cashier of the mart and pay up there. The employees here are nice and friendly, and there seemed to be a lot of locals going in and out for carry-​out orders as well as to pick up some grocery items. I’d love to come back to try out their other banh mi sandwiches as well as their smoothie drinks.
+little ‘to-​go’ café inside (to your left) when you enter
+lovely soft banh mi rolls! :D
+friendly staff: D

3.5 stars.
Its amazing how this mom and pop can compete with the giant asian chains. They should be doing something right. What I hope to see is that they put a bit of $$ towards renovation. The place has a stench when you walk in, its dark and the check out counter has so many stuffs on the counter. A bit of organization would be nice.

I am thrilled to discover a banhmi shop in Centreville.

This store is not even close to home, but it’s on the way to my relatives in Manassas. Park N Shop is also known as Cho Ben Duong. I always make a stop for their banh mi. I love the combo banh mi and it’s only $ 3! I get extra and have the pickles on the side to add later, so the bread doesn’t get soggy. They also have cha, pâté choux, bubble drinks and smoothies, and other pre-​made Vietnamese snacks.
I wouldn’t go here for produce or meats/​seafood since the selection is limited, but this is a great stop for all your spices and dried/​frozen goods. Hard to find Vietnamese and Chinese items are usually available and at very reasonable prices.
~ large parking lot, so you’ll never have trouble finding a spot
~ credit cards accepted
~ friendly and helpful staff

I just need to update and up the rating! This place is awesome and after getting more boba teas, sandwiches and produce the raring needed to be higher.
I got produce last time and they were very fresh and stayed fresh in the vegetables compartment for a while. So I got more to try.
Sandwiches are good but I think not all of them comes with cucumber because I didn’t get a lot in the vegetables bag to assemble at home.
The bobas aren’t so sweet that will knock your socks off like most places and the difference between this place and others, is that you can actually find real small pieces of the flavour you get.