Chaplin's DC Restaurant Review

Washington, DC
Dine-in
Aug 16, 2024
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Food Rating

4.5/ 5.0

Excellent

Weighted across 7 categories

Flavor And Taste
4.50
Food Value
4.50
Memorability
5.00
Presentation On Plate
4.50
Restaurant Cleanliness
4.00
Restaurant Location
4.00
Restaurant Service
4.50

Helpful Tip

Make a reservation because it gets very busy on the weekends. Also, ask for upstair seating.

Must Order

Chaplin

4.5 / 5Hot, hearty bowl; wished the broth had more flavor

Food & Drink We Tried

The Kid

The Kid

3.50
Good

Not enough of any flavor to be memorable

The Tramp

The Tramp

4.00
Good

Strong & a nice drink to sip at dinner

Beef Gyoza (6)

Beef Gyoza (6)

3.50
Good

A bit too salty sans the provided soy sauce

Fried Wontons (4)

Fried Wontons (4)

4.00
Good

Crispy & cheesey

Chaplin A.S.S.

Chaplin A.S.S.

4.00
Good

This has the right amount of spiciness

Chaplin
Chef's Kiss!

Chaplin

4.50
Excellent!

Hot, hearty bowl; wished the broth had more flavor

Caught in a Cabaret

Caught in a Cabaret

4.00
Good

Chocolately sweet with ice cream soother

Japanese Ice Cream

Japanese Ice Cream

1.00
Could Be Better

The Bottom Line

What We Loved

The Verdict

Restaurant Week saves $2 from al carte. If you have specific menu favorites, order those during their daily happy hour to have a great meal.