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Chaplin, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Chaplin

4.7 (1629)
$30 and under
Japanese
1501 9th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Chaplin's Restaurant & Bar is a 1930's style Japanese Ramen House and cocktail bar. Chaplin's Executive Chef and Partner, Myo Htun, is originally from Burma, but was cooking ramen in Japan at a young age. Myo received a blessing from his mentor in Japan after nearly 30 years of cooking in Japan, to come to America and continue to showcase his authentic Ramen and traditional Japanese cuisine. Chaplin's Restaurant demonstrates the aesthetic of a bustling ramen house in Japan in the 1930's silent film era. There is also a large outdoor dining area that is dog friendly. Chaplin's is located in the heart of the Historic Shaw neighborhood. And it is open until last call 7 days a week. Chaplin's received a Plate certification in the Michelin Guide in 2020. And it is located steps from the convention center and popular Logan Circle, 14th street and City Market.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Ramen
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:45 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:45 am Sat 12:00 pm–1:45 am Sun 12:00 pm–12:45 am Kitchen Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Myo Htun
  • Private party facilities
    Chaplin's serves as a perfect venue for events both large and small. Our restaurant can fit up to 300 guests, and has smaller spaces to accommodate semi-private events. Our Events Packages can be customizable to fit any events needs!
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Cross street
    9th and P NW
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Mt. Vernon/Convention Center - Walk north on 7th Street 3 blocks and take a left on P Street. Chaplin's will be on your rightShaw/Howard - Use the R Street exit, walk south on 8th street towards Rhode Island Ave. Take a right on Rhode Island and then a left on 9th Street NW. Walk south 2 blocks. Chaplin's will be on your left.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,629 people are saying

Chaplin reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chaplin is a vibrant spot in DC, celebrated for its "amazing" ramen and "fantastic" cocktails. Guests rave about the "attentive" service, particularly from standout servers like Tony. The lively atmosphere and tasty dishes, including whiskey-infused dumplings, make it a must-visit. Some note noise levels, but the overall experience is "never disappointing."
1,629 Reviews
  1. Dallas VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to Ramen! The wait staff is great. All the food is good! Bbq ribs, gyoza, miso, rice bowl, all recommended! Japanese soda is fun too

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  2. Mark

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The cocktails and ramen were delicious. Will definitely be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Shelby

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My fav restaurant! I go every year for my birthday and I love it so much!

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  4. William VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area73 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was amazing. We had the Chaplain buns, fried wontons, and tried two of the ramen dishes. Everything was cooked perfect and the flavors were amazing. Our server was on point. He was friendly, prompt, and the most attentive server we have ever had in the DC area.

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  5. daniel VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was pretty good. Service was lacking. Manager was kind of a dick.

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  6. William VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Yummy dinner with friends. Great patio vibe on a perfect spring evening. The whiskey injected dumplings were tasty, but steer clear if you get icked out by needles.

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  7. Jennifer

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The first time I went here I had an amazing time and the food was outstanding. I went back and just wasn’t that impressed. I’ll probably go back again to try to figure out whether it’s just an issue of consistency.

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  8. Robert

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here for happy hour, the cocktails were fantastic quality for the price. Tony took good care of us, great service overall. Apps were also delicious, would love to come back to try the ramen.

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  9. Eric

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, GREAT Time! Aaron is the best!

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  10. Maria

    Washington, D.C. Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Some of the best ramen I’ve had in DC! Definitely will be coming back

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FAQs

Chaplin offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Chaplin also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 644-8806.

Chaplin is rated 4.7 stars by 1629 OpenTable diners.

Chaplin does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Google Map for Chaplin

1501 9th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    9th and P NW
  • Neighborhood
    Shaw
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:45 am Fri 4:00 pm–1:45 am Sat 12:00 pm–1:45 am Sun 12:00 pm–12:45 am Kitchen Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Asian, Ramen
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Mt. Vernon/Convention Center - Walk north on 7th Street 3 blocks and take a left on P Street. Chaplin's will be on your rightShaw/Howard - Use the R Street exit, walk south on 8th street towards Rhode Island Ave. Take a right on Rhode Island and then a left on 9th Street NW. Walk south 2 blocks. Chaplin's will be on your left.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Myo Htun
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Chaplin's serves as a perfect venue for events both large and small. Our restaurant can fit up to 300 guests, and has smaller spaces to accommodate semi-private events. Our Events Packages can be customizable to fit any events needs!
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