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Chaplin, Washington, DC

Chaplin

4.7
4.7
1347 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 57 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Japanese, Asian, Ramen

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–1:45 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:45 am Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 am Sun 12:00 pm–1:45 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

    (202) 644-8806

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    Asian and Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern

  • 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!

  • 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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  • Chappy Brunch Libation Celebration

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM,Sat - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    -$10 Glasses of Bubbles with free OJ upon request -$12.50 Bloody Mary Cocktails (HALF PRICE REFILLS) -$8.50 Frozen Monkey Cocktails

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What 1,347 people are saying

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

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  1. Alicia

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Went in for a late lunch with family and it was perfect seating for 5. Kids Ramen is a great option and accommodated a young child well.
  2. AnnS

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    To start off the evening the host was rude. Had a reservation and we were at the worst table in the place. Food: beef and veggie goyza, Chaplin A.S.S and Chaplin Raman. Pork spare ribs. Goyza was ok, ramen was ok, ribs were the best part of the meal. Not running back.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I recommend physical menus… two adults with three kids to share two physical menus
  4. William

    Tampa

    117 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second time here, and we ate here on our last trip to DC over a year ago. The food was great both times. Excellent service and a fun atmosphere both times, too. The gyoza and the Stamina Spicy ramen were especially good. We will definitely return on our next trip to DC.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Great ramen!! Best so far.
  6. Sebastian

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Goods quite good and the cocktails are very well made as well. The space is a l it the tight (I’m a big guy) so that would be my only complaint but at the same time it adds to the ambience . 9/10 would recommend
  7. segDC

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Really enjoyed our meal. Had ramen, gyoza, kakuni, yakko, and the buns and all was very tasty. The cocktails were great and really appreciate the happy hour prices on them and the wine. The staff gave some interesting recommendations on wine pairing that expanded our palettes. The music could have been a notch or two quieter to allow for easier conversations. Overall, a wonderful evening.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an awesome night for my daughters bday they made it really special & had a beautiful view all around great. Manager & staff is awesome they know us as regulars thanks to Daniel the manager & staff for making my daughter bday nice. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
  9. SarahO

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We had to wait 20 minutes even with a reservation but once seated the service was good and fast. It was quiet loud and crowded though.
  10. LaishaD

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The ramen was not particularly flavorful. There was no depth to the broth. My drink, The Vagabond, was tasty and refreshing. The server, Noah, was knowledgeable and provided good service. The upstairs bar area can be pretty noisy since it’s such a small space. I’d go back for the bar atmosphere and maybe an appetizer.
  11. Jimmy

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    We were excited to try Chaplin's after reading about it and went with six coworkers. They waitress seemed perturbed when we weren't ready to order after just sitting down. We asked about the paper menus and she said that they were out of date and not accurate. She didn't come back for a long time till we asked another server if we could please order. She finally came back and took our order and didn't return again till we were finished with our meal. Our food was delivered by and non waiter. Several of us had questions or food that came out with missing items. She finally returned long after we had finished our meal and then it took forever to get our check. The food that we got was just okay and I've had much better ramen around town. Im sure that post covid it's difficult to find decent wait staff but this is pretty ridiculous for the prices that they charge here. I was disappointed on so many levels with Chaplins.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience4
    Server was absolutely terrible. Didn’t greet us for 20 min. Brought entrees before appetizers. Consistently forgot things and was not attentive whatsoever
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience!
  14. ECopentable

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the drinks were strong’
  15. ArianaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Consistently good. Regular customer and always happy to return. Our waitress was awesome as well!
  16. Ryankr

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Great food! Service was a bit slow. Given the popularity of this restaurant, additional wait staff would help. The noise level is a bit extreme. Background music was too loud for the noise from customers and employees.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good Service and Specialty cocktails were great! HH was fantastic
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great location with wonderful and thoughtful service. Though the food selection is limited, the south Asian ramen was excellent with cocktails to die for. We really enjoyed this restaurant and will certainly be back. What a wonderful find!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Everything was great, but we expected heaters for outdoor dining in January. The blankets they provided were nice, but it was very odd to eat outside when it was freezing. Not a great experience and seemed verging on impossible to give a good score. The food was excellent as always, but it should be more explicit that you’re dining outside with no heaters in the freezing cold when you book the reservation. It was a very unwelcome surprise.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Very busy and loud upstairs but still received great service
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it, amazing service. Kid friendly! 💕
  22. Rymath1906

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    We went for restaurant week and ordered from that menu. When we calculated what was offered for restaurant week for $40/person against their regular menu it was a definite up-charge. We could have gotten what we ordered for about $7 less per person on the regular menu. This does not even include the $20 cocktail/wine pairing option that would be a good deal if not for their happy hour from 5-7 that is way cheaper than that option. The food was great and we loved the atmosphere but make sure you pay attention to their prices.
  23. EveM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I would go back again and again. We went during restaurant week and enjoyed a 3-course meal. The food was delicious and plentiful. We even took some home. We will be back.
  24. Selene

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food and portions for the price. With any bowl of ramen you’ll have leftovers. Very tasty appetizers as well.
  25. LindaA

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ramen 10/10. Gyoza 10/10. We sat in the half couch half table upstairs and it was pretty nice.
  26. AzizzaB

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Ramen top tier but the noise level was so high
  27. kdmeit

    Washington DC

    53 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Located in the heart of trendy Shaw, this neighborhood mainstay continues to be very busy. In fact so busy and loud it's hard to hold conversation. We did not have their signature ramen instead choosing from their smaller plates. Dumplings were soggy and all the fillings tasted the same. he noodle dishes were similarly bland whereas the chicken katsu was delicious. Only the sauces spiced things up. Their homemade lemonade was perfectly tangy and not too sweet. Great place to meet friends for a few light bites and drinks but not a date night or business meal.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here to meet up with some friends and the experience was outstanding! Our waitress Leslie provided top-notch service. She was very down to earth and helped to cultivate the type of drinking experience you expect to have at any institution. Knowledge of the menu, stellar recommendations, and a great sense of humor highlighted our night. We tried almost every appetizer and a variety of ramen dishes. The chicken cutlets and gyoza were to die for. Definitely coming back here.
  29. SabrinaC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The fact that they burn sage was it for me! A great vibe.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We decided chaplin’s for my husbands 30th bday celebration. Our food was wonderful, the vibes were great. The service was little slow but overall we have a great time!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Good food. Fast service. Loud noise level. Didn’t do anything for my birthday :(
  32. Meredith

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Great food-loved the ramen! Pork gyoza was great too. Awesome energy and vibes. Service was a little slow but the staff was nice!
  33. Fitzhugh

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience1
    I made a reservation for 6pm for three people including my friend's nine-year-old daughter. We were sat at a high top in the same room as the bar upstairs. It was impossible to hear one another and the girl was overwhelmed with the noise from the bar. The drink I ordered was watered down and flavorless. My friend was served an entree he didn't order. At the end of the meal we were rushed out by the wait staff who were clearly eager to seat the table again. I have no idea why this restaurant was recommended as a good place to bring a child, but I have no desire to return with or without a child.
  34. Atjfj

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came here for brunch, it was awesome! Able to accommodate a variety of diets (vegan, gluten free, non spicy, etc). The frozen drinks are delicious
  35. ShalaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always fast service, delicious food and great drinks! Hard not to come at least once a week! Neighborhood fave
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of my favorite cocktail bars ever. Dinner here might be loud (my in-laws said they “felt like the oldest people there”), but the experience is high-class. This is the sort of place where they will come to your table to burn your rosemary garnish with a tiny torch and inject whiskey into your dumplings (our favorite part of the evening). For the price, the ramen portions are perfect and full of contrasting, playful flavors that make every bite and sip a joy. They were also wonderful with our birthday request, and surprised us with a small dessert that ended up being just as delicious as anything else in the menu. We’re already planning on a return trip just for the bar for the payday (whiskey) dumplings and a cocktail or two. Thank you so much for the experience!
  37. Julia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent food and well-priced drinks. Decor/ambiance is really nice but definitely much louder than I expected it to be - not super conducive to conversation
  38. BrianS

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The service at both the bar and our table was great. Juan was a fantastic server! He was friendly and funny. We had a wonderful time.
  39. AnnK

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last minute reservation. Definitely worth making ahead of time rather than walk in seating. Food was great, ambience on point. Service on point. The drinks are tailored to make you want to eat more. We had the pork shumai, the karaage, pork belly skewers and edamame. We wanted to have a little bit of everything. The ramen is great and everything comes out quickly. We tried to different drinks, the Vagabond, gin-based drink is refreshing and we ordered seconds. Will come again
  40. AllyS

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    really reasonably priced and great ramen. looking forward to coming back :)

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Chaplin using the Order Online button. Chaplin also 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 1347 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 57 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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Google Map for Chaplin

1501 9th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

Dining areas

Additional information

  • 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–1:45 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:45 am Sat 12:00 pm–2:45 am Sun 12:00 pm–1:45 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

  • 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

  • Owned/operated by

    Asian and Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern

  • 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

  • Phone number

    (202) 644-8806

  • 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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