Viral Food Truck Opens First Brick And Mortar Shop In Rockville

ROCKVILLE, MD — The viral sensation that is Flavor Hive will open its first brick-and-mortar location in Rockville this week.

Diners who have missed out on Flavor Hive's dishes will be able to get their fill starting Thursday, at 5568 Randolph Road. Doors open at 11 a.m.

Flavor Hive took off across social media largely due to its popular "walk chip bag" concept, where customers bring in any sized chip bag and have it filled with their preference of halal meats, toppings and sauces — all for just $10.

The business, cofounded by partners Shihan Chowdhury and Amgd Gende, grew its base in Virginia, using food trucks to set up temporary bases in parking lots. The eatery opened its first permanent shop in Virginia's Annandale last year.

"Rockville, the time is finally here," Chowdhury said in a Tuesday video officially announcing the opening.

Flavor Hive's Rockville location in the Montrose Shopping Center takes the commercial space previously occupied by kosher street food restaurant Shouk, which permanently closed last year.