1914 By Kolben - Calumet-Norvelt

Loveliest restaurant in DC. Chill and happy. Nicest service. Food is flavorful and fresh. Real food. Brick walls, nice aesthetic.

Located off the beaten path on quiet 9th St, this charming restaurant offers uniformly good Vietnamese food and reasonable prices. Every dish we had was delectable, and I highly recommend the Cha Gio Re (Waffle Spring Rolls) with its special crispy skin, and the Banh Khot (Crispy Vietnamese mini prawn pancakes). The accompanying veggies (mint and pickled daikon and carrots) were a bit on the sparse side. My only disappointment (accounting for the 4 stars instead of 5) was the fact the restaurant had run out of Bun Cha Ha Thanh, a dish I was looking forward to trying. Service was excellent, thanks to our friendly and knowledgeable waitress Kim. Street parking was not too hard to find nearby.

We enjoyed the shrimp and veggie egg rolls for starters. I had the beef and noodles dish, very tasty with many flavors. Good service. However, portions were small.

We held our brunch style wedding reception here on a Sunday and it was absolutely perfect! The venue is so unique, beautiful and interesting that we didn't even have to think about decorating. The food was amazing and an overall crowd pleaser. Each floor has a totally different vibe that accommodated all the unique party needs of our multigenerational guests. The staff was so kind, courteous and went above and beyond to make our day special. I can't recommend them enough for a private event!

We dine here several times, I must say, 1914 was an extraordinary culinary experience. Broken rice dish at this restaurant is absolutely phenomenal, rich and flavorful. Shredded chicken and sticky rice is at another level, It's a must try! The staff is attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu.Also the Hookah and Tiki Bar is an absolute delight. The combination of a hookah lounge and tiki bar creates a pretty unique experience. The hookah selection is quite large diverse, the display on glass tank is just exquisite!Such a convenient and high quality place.