Chaplin's – Japanese
Stepping into Chaplin’s feels like entering a cinematic sanctuary where the air is thick with the savory perfume of simmering broths and the rhythmic clatter of a bustling kitchen. Bowls of soul-warming ramen arrive brimming with complex layers of miso and spice, while the signature brothless maze dishes offer a bold, concentrated explosion of texture and umami. This lively space captures a spirited energy, inviting guests to lose themselves in deep, aromatic flavors that balance traditional Japanese craftsmanship with a playful, modern edge.
1501, 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001 +12026448806 https://www.chaplinsdc.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Chaplin's
Dairy-Free at Chaplin's
Chaplin's in Washington has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including A.S.S. Maze, Chaplin A.S.S. and Vegetarian Curry. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Chaplin's
Chaplin's in Washington has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Japanese Ice Cream (3 Scoops), Stamina Egg and Wakame Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Chaplin's
Chaplin's in Washington has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chaplin A.S.S., Veggie Shio and Pork Gyoza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Chaplin's
Chaplin's in Washington has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Stamina Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Chaplin's
Chaplin's in Washington has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Stamina Egg and Ramune Japanese Soft Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Chaplin's
Chaplin's in Washington has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fried Wontons. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Chaplin's
Chaplin's in Washington has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetarian Curry, Edamame and Ramune Japanese Soft Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Chaplin's
Chaplin's in Washington has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Japanese Ice Cream (3 Scoops), Caught in a Cabaret and Extra Noodles. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Chaplin's
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Curry Ramen | 40.9 g | 69.2 g |
| Chaplin Buns | 28 g | 46.1 g |
| Chaplin | 0 g | 43.8 g |
| Tan Tan Men | 189.9 g | 43.1 g |
| Chicken Curry | 60.5 g | 38.1 g |
| Beef Curry | 69 g | 32.1 g |
| Stamina Spicy | 75.5 g | 25.2 g |
| Shabu Salad | 2.2 g | 21.4 g |
| Chicken & Shrimp Shumai | 57.5 g | 20.5 g |
| Chap Banji | 3.2 g | 19.9 g |
| Pork Gyoza | 0.5 g | 17.6 g |
| Chaplin A.S.S. | 17.3 g | 15.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Mazemen
Broth-less or reduced broth ramen prepared with a thickened broth mixed with ramen noodles.
- Mappo Maze - $19.5: ground pork, tofu, soy sauce, oyster sauce, scallions, garlic, ginger, shoyu flavor, chicken broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- A.S.S. Maze - $19.5: chicken, lemongrass, coconut milk, cilantro, kimchi, wonton chip, chicken broth Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen
Traditional Japanese noodle soup. Vegan and gluten-free rice noodle options available.
- Veggie Shio - $17: bok choy, napa cabbage, carrot, onion, bean sprouts, scallions, wakame broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso - $19: ground pork, pork butt chashu, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, onion, scallions, nori, chicken broth Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Ramen - $20: japanese curry paste, pork belly chashu, poached egg, potato salad, curry ground pork, scallion, coconut milk, cheese, chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tan Tan Men - $20: ground pork, bok choy, sesame paste, hot sesame oil, miso, chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stamina Spicy - $19: sliced pork, scallions, garlic, ginger, poached egg, miso, chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chaplin - $19: pork belly chashu, stamina egg, scallions, bean sprouts, black sesame paste, thickened pork broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chaplin A.S.S. - $19: asian spicy sour, chicken chashu, scallions, lemongrass, coconut milk, red chili, cilantro, chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shoyu - $19: pork butt chashu, ground pork, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, onion, scallions, nori, chicken broth Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kid's Ramen - $8: noodles, chicken broth Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
Small plates and starters.
- Tori Karaage - $15: Japanese-style fried chicken, sweet and spicy sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Shrimp Shumai - $12.5: soy sauce, fish flake, ginger, onion, sesame oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Shumai - $12.5: soy sauce, fish flake, ginger, onion, sesame oil Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Gyoza - $13: napa, cabbage, onion, scallion, mushroom, bok choy, garlic, ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Gyoza - $13: napa, cabbage, onion, scallion, mushroom, bok choy, garlic, ginger Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Gyoza - $13: napa, cabbage, onion, scallion, mushroom, bok choy, garlic, ginger Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Gyoza - $12.5: soy protein, napa, cabbage, onion, scallion, mushroom, bok choy, garlic, ginger Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Edamame - $5.5: steamed, salted soy beans
- Fried Wontons - $10: cream cheese, onion, crab salad and sweet/spicy sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC
- Vegetarian Fried Wontons - $8: spicy potato salad, sweet/spicy sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Age Buta - $12: deep fried kakuni pork belly, sweet/spicy sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chaplin Buns - $11: Japanese braised pork, cucumber, carrot, cabbage, spicy teriyaki sauce, bao bun Available at: dinner, lunch
Curry Bowls
All bowls served over steamed white rice with kimchi and a side of miso soup.
- Beef Curry - $19: Japanese-style curry mix, onion, carrot, potato, tomato paste, sour cream, butter, hondashi, chili powder, soybean oil, served with rice, kimchi, and miso soup Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Curry - $19: Japanese-style curry mix, onion, carrot, potato, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, chili powder, soybean oil, served with rice, kimchi, and miso soup Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Chashu Curry - $19: Japanese-style curry mix, onion, carrot, potato, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, chili powder, soybean oil, served with rice, kimchi, and miso soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Curry - $19: Japanese-style curry mix, onion, carrot, potato, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, chili powder, soybean oil, served with rice, kimchi, and miso soup Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Curry - $16: Japanese-style curry mix, diced fried tofu, onion, carrot, potato, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, chili powder, soybean oil, served with rice, kimchi, and miso soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chap Banji - $12: grilled chicken, cucumber, tomato, scallion, soy sauce, vinegar and sesame paste dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wakame Salad - $11: chikuwa, seaweed, cucumber, tomato, sesame Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shabu Salad - $11.5: sliced pork, romaine, red cabbage, carrot, black sesame seed, creamy ponzu sesame dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Caught in a Cabaret - $10.5: chocolate lava cake, cognac, vanilla ice cream, strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ichigo Parfait - $12.5: Japanese strawberry ice cream, strawberry jam, whipped cream, pound cake, corn flakes, strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Japanese Ice Cream (3 Scoops) - $7.5: strawberry, green tea, vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- The Kid Cocktail - $14: cazadores blanco tequila, eggenberg radler, grapefruit, aperol, black salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Maine Root Soda - $3.5: Mexican Cola, Mexican Diet Cola, Lemon Lime, Ginger Beer, Cream Soda, Blueberry Soda, Ginger Ale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Ramune Japanese Soft Drink - $5.5: Strawberry, Pineapple or Peach Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Sapporo Lager - $8.5: medium body, sweet malt, dry finish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Add-Ons
- Pork Belly Chashu - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Stamina Egg - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Extra Noodles - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Chaplin's
- Is Chaplin's dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Chaplin's has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including A.S.S. Maze, Chaplin A.S.S. and Vegetarian Curry.
- What can I eat at Chaplin's on a dairy-free diet?
- A.S.S. Maze, Chaplin A.S.S. and Vegetarian Curry carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Chaplin's have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegetarian Curry and Edamame.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Chaplin's?
- Curry Ramen, at roughly 69.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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