First time at Chaplin's, we ordered the chicken katsu curry, chicken katsu, edamame and whiskey-infused dumplings. Every meal was delicious! The chicken katsu curry bowl was my favorite - a lot of bang for your buck with white rice and kimchi included. The whiskey-infused dumplings were a delicious and fun surprise - the server came and used a syringe to add the whiskey sauce to each dumpling. It had a kick for sure! Besides the food, the ambience was great, the decor was chic and the service was top notch. Recommend to anyone in the area! read more

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What a fun atmosphere! We walked by here a few times before eating dinner here and there were always a lot of people inside and outside. I made a reservation and confirmed they had a high chair available. We were seated upstairs, which was perfect - corner table by the stairs with a couch! The whole menu sounded delicious, but it was really warm out so it was hard to decide what to get. I ended up with a chicken curry, my husband got a ramen, and a friend got another noodle dish. All of our meals were speedy and delicious. They were also very friendly to our toddler. Highly recommend! read more

I ordered Uber Eats.. the food was piping hot,presentation was beautiful but the food itself. A solid 4/10 and the 4 is generous. I ordered the Chaplin... it had no depth of flavor and the pork belly was chewy. The crispy wontons were kind of tasty I really enjoyed the sauce but the filling wasn't nothing to rave about. I wouldn't order again, I was pretty disappointed. I decided to try a new place and unfortunately I didn't strike gold. I've heard great things about Chaplin's but it just didn't meet my expectations. EDIT: I tried my second bowl and let me tell you.... THE CHAPLIN A.S.S. Is a WINNER !!! if you go you need to get that and that ONLY ! read more

Visited for a Valentine's Day brunch and was met at the door with a rose! I love kind gestures like this at businesses to celebrate the holidays. Food: Asian based menu. I had gyoza (great) and Yakisoba (meh) Drinks: $40 bottomless Veuve and they do keep the glass full Service: Prompt and Attentive I've also visited chaplins on a holiday when I couldn't travel home, it was nice to have a place to go away from home. Would recommend! read more

Fun spot for dinner! They have a lot of creative cocktails and a nice menu for dinner. I enjoy the Chaplin ramen, which was filling and had nice flavor. Service was friendly. read more

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I've not been here in a while. It's always been great, but maybe I never really noticed their happy hour. It's really impressive. Beer, wine and cocktails are half off from 4-7. Their draft beer selection is wonderful, unique, delicious local and imported. Several of these beers I'd never even heard of. Out server was brand new and we had fun with him. He was great and rolled with our punches. Chaplin's has multiple seating areas, upstairs, downstairs and outside. It's a nice casual upscale setting. Of course the food is great. read more

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We had a large party for restaurant week lunch and I think everyone enjoyed the experience overall. Chaplin's is pretty consistent with their food and service whenever I go. I had the fried pork gyoza for my appetizer. I would recommend getting them steamed and not fried. I thought fried meant just pan fried for a crispy bottom, not deep fried. The deep frying definitely makes the gyoza a bit less flavorful. The only hiccup with the appetizers was that one person asked for vegetarian gyoza and found that one of her dumplings had meat in it. The kitchen was able to quickly make her a new dish of all vegetable gyoza to replace it. I had the chicken katsu curry for my entree. I would have preferred a thinner chicken cutlet but it was nicely breaded and cooked. The rice was also cooked well. I've never had kimchi with curry before but it was an interesting touch as it made the dish slightly spicy. The portion size was generous and I took the remaining third home for lunch. read more

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Stopped in for a quick dinner on a Tuesday night! As Andrew stated "it goes down on a Tuesday" and boy did it go down! The Chaplin A.S.S was spicy and so flavorful. I can most definitely see why it is a house favorite!! The lime was a great acidic cut through the broth and really brought out the flavors! My friend had the Chaplains and said it was delicious!! Bartender, Andrew was welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly! Would most definitely recommend and will be back for some drinks! Looks like a great after hours work spot. Music was great and it was pretty crowded for a Tuesday night! read more

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Bringing in the New Year with the ladies! It has been a while since I have been here, definitely pre-pandemic, and what a treat to start the new year off right. Everything we feasted on was phenomenal: the tori karaage, fried wontons, and the chicken yakisoba. Chef's kiss. I washed it all down with a green tea shot and Tito's and cranberry. I left full and feeling good. Heather was spot on from beginning to end and very attentive to us. Kudos to you. I will not stay too long this time. Cheers and bon appétit. read more

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My daughter's favorite place to sit at the bar and write. We had a good experience and meal. Our server was attentive and explained the menu as well as the drink options. We enjoyed the variety of dishes and the fun atmosphere. Will return to try new dishes. read more

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Popped in for dinner on a Tuesday evening and the place was packed. Reservations are definitely recommended. Inside is cute and dimly lit There was thankfully a two top available with no wait. Our server/bartender, Andrew, was amazing. He was attentive, offered great suggestions and answers our questions. I got the Chaplin and it was so good. The broth had great flavor. The port was seasoned and cooked well and the noodles were yummy. I slurped up every last bit. Andrew recommended a delicious dessert that I can't remember the name of. It was like a chocolate lava cake that had cognac on the top. Will definitely be back soon! read more

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Delicious food and drinks and great service in a cool atmosphere!!! I loved the karaage chicken, gyoza, and buns. Also as a non-drinker the phony negronis were excellent. Servers were friendly and went above and beyond to provide great service. read more

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Such a unique brunch! I've been to Chaplin's a few times but never for brunch and I'm happy I finally gave it a try. The ramen is always delicious and having unlimited Veuve makes it better. The Chaplin's A.S.S. is my favorite ramen dish! Our server, Aaryn was incredible! He was attentive, funny, and kind. He made sure our glasses were never empty. Food and service aside, I love the outdoor decor to really highlight the Veuve offering. I've always sat downstairs but I love the upstairs bar scene! My one suggestion is to expand the brunch menu. I understand it's a ramen restaurant but a couple of traditional breakfast items would be great! read more

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Really great food and service here at Chaplin's. I got the Chaplin A.S.S and it was excellent. Great flavor, the chicken was nice and crisp on the outside and tender/juicy in. A good amount of spice was perfect. Would recommend and will be going back. read more

Looooove Chaplin's down to the ground! Went back for the first time in a long time, and David helped me decide on my ramen of choice. Sweet guy, very knowledgeable, & attentive! And he made me a perfect espresso martini. read more

Came here for Sunday dinner with my friends. It has been awhile but the food is just as good! We got Jameson shots. We all got shrimp and chicken dumplings. I got the yakisoba and omg i ate it all! Will not stay away as long because everything was top tier! The service, the food and prices read more

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Oopsies we were so hungry so forgot to take pics but -- the fried tofu and wakame salad was sooo good. Tofu was super crispy but didn't feel heavily fried and the wakame was refreshing and flavorful. Wish portion sizes were bigger! Ramen was decent and I would love thicker noodle options :) read more

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I can't believe I have not done my review of coming her meeting up with my friend for happy hour! We went here I believe it was June 2023 because it was around the time the summer Olympics were happening. This place is such a unique spot as the decor gives the early 30s/40s vibes which I absolutely love. I can tell there are regulars as they can up to the bar downstairs and ordered off the top do their head. I did like that there was a parking garage close by in walking distance and arrest parking is also available. My for and I opted to go upstairs at a small booth near the upstairs bar where our waiter/bartender was the bomb. Because it's been awhile since I came I can't remember any of the drinks we had that night but all were really great! The chicken ramen and the karrage was the star of the show! I couldn't believe the chicken ramen was so juicy and not dry and so spicy which I loved. I can't wait to come back and enjoy that chicken ramen and try a few other items as well! read more

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Absolutely love going to Chaplin's whenever I can! My go-to is the classic Chaplin ramen, but recently I decided to try the Chaplin A.S.S., and the chicken was amazing. I also highly recommend the Pay Day injected dumplings (dumplings injected with a whiskey mixture to enhance all the flavor! The vibe is always cozy inside, and the staff brings such a welcoming energy every time I visit. A perfect spot for a date night or an outing with friends. read more

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Chaplin's absolutely delivers. Loved the vibes and the food. Service was spectacular. But get reservations! It can get packed!

My first time at Chaplin's and I loved it. My home girl kept telling me they have the best Ramen and I was skeptical but she was not lying. The food was really good. We split the Chaplin A.S.S. and shrimp gysoua. I also had ribs which were phenomenal, they went good with the Ramen as well. When I get back to DC I will be right there at Chaplin's read more

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I visited DC Friday and made a reservation at this place the day before based on good reviews, it was also my 17th anniversary which was noted on open table and now I will tell you my experience with this place first time. I arrived 15min before my reservation and have no problem being seated and I asked for outdoor seating and it was fine. For Friday night this place seems to be normal busy, what I mean by that is there are plenty of reservations open to book, and plenty of tables open but also plenty of people dining. The inside of the place seems nice but looked small and doesn't seat that many people. Once we were sat down, we waited maybe about 8-10min before the server came to us for water and food. I already knew what we all wanted so I went ahead and order everything. The appetizers came out in about 10min which was fine, but this is where it started to go wrong with this place and my service. First the only two main dish that needs to come out after the appetizers was the actual ramen and chicken curry rice, let me tell you we sat there for 40min before the server named Tony come out and ask if we ever got our food, are you seriously asking me this questions right now? I said no and he went to check, I can tell you either the order didn't get out in or something happened, I can tell you he wasn't doing his job because if he had the food would had come out way before 40min. When the food finally came out he said sorry they were backed up, I know he was lying because it's not, other people came later already got their food. This is where I would rate the service at 1 star, the reason I still give this place a 2 stars is because the ramen is good, everything else is just meh and everyone agrees. The Chaplin buns, the bun are hard and dry not soft, seems old and rushed heating up. The chicken yakisoba is using the wrong noodle, it was too soft and too sweet, it's not the correct yakisoba. The fried chicken is probably the most edible appetizer out there that taste decent. The ramen is about the only main dish that is why people come to this place to eat, the noodle is fresh, broth is good. The chicken katsu curry tasted too sweet, the chicken wasn't cut into the correct portion. I am not sure why so many things went wrong, it is the first time I came down here and in DC and this was the first place I picked for my family and it turned out to be a disappointment. People there doesn't seems to happy working there and seems to be putting up a fake smile, also when I received my check the server told me the 20% tip was already added to my poor service and no where said that it would. This place I would not come back and not recommend, being a foodie and eaten many places all over the world, this place is just not it. read more

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It was a COOOOOLD day in DC and I was in need of some warmth in my belly. I was looking for a great place for a big bowl of flavorful ramen. I caught a break when one of the bartenders at The St. Regis hotel bar gave me a tip for Chaplin's. So, off I went for a visit. Arrived around 6pm and conveniently got here during happy hour. Happy hour was great! It was roughly 7 bucks for a delicious cocktail. The fun thing about this place are they have a set of cocktails available via draft. Love it, such a great concept and it didn't diminish the flavor or strength of the drinks. I got the cure, the vagabond, and the woman of Paris. All great in their own way and I feel like I drank them in the perfect order: The cure was delicious, fruity and refreshing The vagabond was gin based and citrusy And the woman of Paris was the perfect strong sipper to end the rest of my night For food, I had done some research and already knew I wanted the Tan Tan ramen and when it arrived, I know I got the right choice. It was flavorful, delicious and more importantly. WARM. I got this and added 2 eggs (insane during this egg-flation, but a girl was hungry) and a bunch of pork belly. It was perfect for the lowkey and cozy evening I was hoping for. Perfect visit to Chaplin's! I really enjoyed my ramen and most importantly the drinks. I was visiting DC for a few weeks , so hopefully I can visit again and have another bowl. read more

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I loveddddd coming to Chaplin's and can't wait to go back. First of all, happy hour everyday?! Count me in. Second of all, I loved the ambience and decor and call out to Charlie Chaplin. Third, and most importantly, the food and drinks were all delicious. I love the creativity of the menu and performative aspect of certain dishes - from freshly burnt rosemary (burned at the table) for "The Cure" cocktail (which was delicious) to the Pay Day injected dumplings (for the whiskey lovers out there). It's clear that each item on the menu, with the unique ingredients and names, has been thoughtfully curated. Highly recommend if you're looking for some solid ramen and Japanese cuisine. Everything we ordered was delicious. To top it all off our server was extremely kind and conversational and happy to answer the myriad of questions we had! read more

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Chaplin's has been my favorite spot for Ramen for quite some time. I love the simplistic decor and dark ambiance; makes the experience feel relaxed and like a lowkey endeavor (right up my alley). I typically get the Chaplin A.S.S. (Phenomenal) but I decided to venture off on this visit. Per the recommendation of my waiter, I ordered the Mappo Maze...and MAN, was this good. I thought the reduced broth would decrease its appeal, but it was just enough. The flavors packed in this bowl were high and extremely balanced. The ground pork was delicious and the tofu tasted like it was soaked in a marinade beforehand. I decided to add corn and bok choy because I just have to have them in any ramen bowl. Also included was the obligatory spice bomb (Chaplin's has the best/spiciest I've tried. 10/10) and a Sapporo on the side . With that said: I may have a new favorite dish at Chaplin's. Can't wait to go back! read more

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One of my favorite ramen shops in DC! First came here back in 2020 with my fiancé on our first date. It has quickly become one of our go too spots with an amazing happy hour deal everyday from 4-7 (half off cocktails, beer, and wine). My favorite dish is the A.S.S. Maze. I love that they also have great options for gluten free noodles and vegetarian ramen as well, making it the perfect spot to bring guests with a variety of dietary preferences. read more

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We sat outside on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. The food was really good and it was a great dining experience for us. I would recommend checking out Chaplin's! read more

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I needed a pick me up, was craving ramen and the reviews seemed promising so I came last night. The staff and service were amazing, and the bathroom was clean, which is why I gave this place 3 stars. The shrimp and chicken shumai were bland asf and while the sauce and mustard that it came with were good, it still didn't boost the flavor of the dumplings. I ordered the Chaplin's A.S.S hoping that it would be everything that the reviews said it was, but it too was underwhelming. I stabbed the lime with my chopsticks to release the juice and it turned up the flavor a bit. The broth tasted its best once you got to the end of the bowl. Did the mention that the staff were amazing read more

We had so much fun here for a Saturday date night! The ramen was absolutely delicious. They have food cocktails and wine. I love restaurants that give you a bottle of water on your table to refill your glass and this place has just that! Our waitress was very kind. All of the staff was fast and friendly. We tried the beef gyoza steamed, and two ramen bowls - the tan tan and the A.S.S. We loved them both!! Would 100% come back here and recommend. read more

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Great meal and drinks. Came here with friends for a late lunch and happy hour. Food was great and we enjoyed the service as well. Will definitely be coming back again to try the rest of the menu. read more

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everything was good!! it's j nothing was stand out to me necessarily :/ & they messed something up i think it was like incorrectly listing it as restaurant week but gave us a gift card to make up for it so good service acc read more

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My friend and I ended up at Chaplin's by mistake but it was best mistake we made. The food was delicious. We stayed with appetizers ( fried chicken and carb raggoon) the sauce for the fried chicken was bomb. They need to bottle that sauce. For our enter we both got the curry chicken rice bowl and it was soooo good. So flavorful and rich. The service was quick and our waiter was very friendly. Also, it's a two floor building. Plenty of space and you don't need a reservations. Highly recommend. read more

Very cute ramen place with lots of seating. It's a bit loud and low lighting, so if you are wanting to have a conversation with a group you really need to kind of yell. Service was good if a bit slow, but that might just be the culture of the place to allow you time and more relaxed. We weren't in a rush so didn't mind. The vegetarian tan tan men was good, not great. Noodles were tasty and abundant. Broth was flavorful if not very unique. Veggies were ok, didn't feel very intentional. Some chopped cabbage, carrot, green onion. The seaweed in it was great and went a long way for me. Veggie fried wontons were good! Super crispy. The filling was on the sweeter side. I would try something else next time. read more

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This was my first time dining at Chaplin's and it was well overdue. After a night of attending the HBCU Honors, a few friends and I were ready for something good to eat. We arrived at Chaplins a little after 10pm and was promptly seated--the service was fast and great all night and the he ambiance is sexy, spacious, but yet cozy... perfectly dim and moody but also very inviting, perfect for a date night or an evening with friends. We all started with their season hot toddy which i loved! The earl grey tea was a nice touch. Now, let's talk Ramen.... Chaplin A.S.S. --OHEMGEE hands down the best ramen I've ever had. Warm, comforting, indulgent, and outright delicious. I added pork belly and dry seaweed to my bowl and all of the elements together created the most satisfying and well balanced broth full of umami that tantalized my palate. It was my first but certainly not my last time dining at Chaplins. read more

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Im obsessed with this place, best ramen in DC! Ive tried the chaplin, spicy stamina, and chaplin A.S.S and all three are amazing. The shrimp gyoza is also amazing! read more

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Still an oldie but goodie! Excited Chaplin's brought back unlimited veuve clicquot for brunch for only $40. This also includes food. Now for 3 hours!!!! If you can't make it to brunch on Saturday and Sunday they're serving veuve clicquot by the glass for $18 while others are charging $30 per glass. The Ramen is amazing with several selections and the fried chicken is top notch. Excellent prices and great service. read more

Came here for HH on 11/15/24, it was just ok. Sat at the bar and was waited on immediately. My rating is for the food not the service. Pork and shrimp gyoza - 5/10 decent but the sauce they were paired with was a little too bitter to me. Nothing to write home about but the pork was better than the shrimp to me. Pork buta - 5/10 - very chewy and dry Crab wontons - 5/10 filling seemed to be mostly cheese Drink - the kid - 5/10 - it was strong but it wasn't tasty if that makes sense. The place also serves ramen but I wasn't in the mood for it. Might be better for that alone if it's the speciality. Otherwise I couldn't see myself coming back here. read more

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Came here for happy hour and food and it was very good! Got the cure cocktail which was delicious. The pork belly appetizer was good and I got the Chaplin ASS ramen with rice noodles and it was very spicy and nice. read more

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Chaplin's has quickly become one of my favorite spots in D.C. Nestled in the Shaw district. This ramen house pays homage to the silent film era with its playful decor. Chaplin's features a wide variety of ramen selections. Cocktails are also fun and tasty. Pro top, stop by during happy hour, 4-7, for half off drinks. On our most recent visit, our server, Tony, took great care of us from start to finish. Definitely recommend stopping in for some good food! read more

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The good: The HH prices The fried gyoza The ramen broth The average: The draft cocktails The below average: The ramen noodles. They seemed pretty rubbery to us. Overall a decent place but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. read more