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Chaplin, Washington, DC
Award-winning

Chaplin

4.6
4.6
1570 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 52 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
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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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
    (202) 644-8806
  • 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!
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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What 1,570 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Washington, D.C. Area

    Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chaplin sets the stage for delightful dining with "awesome experience!!" reviews highlighting its "amazing" food, service, and ambiance. Enjoy the best ramen in DC, "friendly and professional staff," and a lively atmosphere perfect for groups. Don't miss the creative cocktails and vibrant outdoor seating.

1,570 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing as always. Great vibes, attentive and kind service. 10/10

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  2. Nydia

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was great ! My friends and I had wonderful time and our waiter was awesome !

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  3. Caline

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good find !! Love the brunch options! Many vegan vegetarian options. I had a veggie ramen and I really liked it. The staff is very friendly

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  4. Dawn

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there early—12:15– quiet on a Sunday. Fantastic in all respects.

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  5. Marquia

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service! Delicious Ramen and great for a girls night out or date night!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Manager Joe was our server! Very attentive and pleasant we had a great time!

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  7. Rosanne

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious! Only complaint, it is often too loud for conversation across the table.

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  8. Erica

    Alabama

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is so good here! We had not sat upstairs before and the decor is great! The atmosphere is fun and the food is always excellent. Our server was on point and the food was excellent.

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  9. Stetson

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and esprit friendly staff make this a fave!

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  10. David

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great , ambience as well . The real standout was the service . Our server Heather was excellent . She always took the time to explain the menu and answered our many questions Also, Heather and the staff went the extra mile to accommodate our request for large format ice in our cocktails . A++ We will be regular customers now !!

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FAQs

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

Chaplin is rated 4.6 stars by 1570 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
19:00
Booked 52 times today

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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
  • Area
    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
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • 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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