Comments on: Vietnamese Market On Park Road (Just West of 14th St., NW)

By: Deborah K.

Deborah K. — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:52:31 +0000

Ahh! I just walked in today and the shelves were SUPER bare. They guy told me they’re closing up shop, forever.
Sad day. Where am I going to get my asian greens now?

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:16:01 +0000

@ET….
But HT is not walkable from my house. CDM is a treasure. While it’s not Community Coffee, the coffee/chicory blend gives a nice deep taste that can’t be matched by anything I’ve tasted north of I-10. I know it was done as a method to “stretch” the coffee in war times, but generations got hooked on it. For a true Louisianian, the chicory is not just a flavor, but warm memories of drinking coffee with grandparents and family members. When visitors drop in, you put on the good stuff — again CDM or CC’s coffee. Though these brands are exported to the more regions, the true at home brews are rare to find.

If this is the TRUE NEW ORLEANS blend, its gold!

Now, can someone point me to a king cake!?!

By: Drewlove

Drewlove — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:02:16 +0000

I’m with Mr. T. Whenever I see these stores that have their fronts cluttered shut with signs, faded posters, etc, I assume they are only interested in selling cigarettes, single beers and salty snacks. Does it really cost that much to clean the window and put a fresh coat paint on the facade? It really conveys a sense that the owners do not care about their standing in the community.

By: Mr. T in DC

Mr. T in DC — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:51:07 +0000

Interesting, will have to pick up a few things there. I do wish the city, proprty owner, and store owner would get together and improve that uninviting, cluttered, outright dirty facade. You can’t even see inside with all those stickers, posters, and lottery signs in the windows. A powerwashing, de-cluttering and nice awning would do wonders for business. Half the people who walk by are probably unaware of the delicacies within!

By: landoftrolls

landoftrolls — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:47:54 +0000

I go to that market whenever I get one of my rare cravings for gyoza (bitter melon). This is the only place inside the District where I have found it.

By: mphs

mphs — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:46:17 +0000

They stock great asian green veggies in the back, which are super cheap.

There is a facade plan in the works. Owners have to put $10k of their own money into the rehab in order to start the process. Right now, the roadway is a mess, but the facade project is moving forward.

By: Your a pickle and I am 2

Your a pickle and I am 2 — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:21:19 +0000

This is such a great find. I can’t wait to do some “authentic” Vietnamese cooking. I’m heading straight here after work and cooking some “dope” springrolls, fresh.

By: e

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:45:07 +0000

Park and what?

By: New2CH

New2CH — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:02:43 +0000

What happened to all the money that was supposed to be allocated to small businesses on this stretch for facade improvement, marketing, etc.? A cleaned up front with better signage, some money for marketing in local papers / a website, etc. could go a long way towards helping this and other stores on that stretch attract new customers.

By: Neener

Neener — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:59:16 +0000

when I first moved here the whole street was filled with Vietnamese families, but for the most part they’ve moved out.

That street is not pleasant to be on, however.