Chaplin's – Japanese

Name: Chaplin's
Address: 1501, 9th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, 20001, US
Telephone: +12026448806
Price range: $

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/

Cuisine: Japanese

Price range: $

Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, zone, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb, candida

Currently open

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Mappo Maze - $19.5: ground pork, tofu, soy sauce, oyster sauce, scallions, garlic, ginger, shoyu flavor, chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
A.S.S. Maze - $19.5: chicken, lemongrass, coconut milk, cilantro, kimchi, wonton chip, chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

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: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Miso - $19: ground pork, pork butt chashu, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, onion, scallions, nori, chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
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-Protein, Nut-Free
Tan Tan Men - $20: ground pork, bok choy, sesame paste, hot sesame oil, miso, chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Stamina Spicy - $19: sliced pork, scallions, garlic, ginger, poached egg, miso, chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Chaplin - $19: pork belly chashu, stamina egg, scallions, bean sprouts, black sesame paste, thickened pork broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
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, Nut-Free
Shoyu - $19: pork butt chashu, ground pork, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, onion, scallions, nori, chicken broth Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Kid's Ramen - $8: noodles, chicken broth Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free

Appetizers

Small plates and starters.

Tori Karaage - $15: Japanese-style fried chicken, sweet and spicy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Chicken & Shrimp Shumai - $12.5: soy sauce, fish flake, ginger, onion, sesame oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Pork Shumai - $12.5: soy sauce, fish flake, ginger, onion, sesame oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Pork Gyoza - $13: napa, cabbage, onion, scallion, mushroom, bok choy, garlic, ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Beef Gyoza - $13: napa, cabbage, onion, scallion, mushroom, bok choy, garlic, ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Shrimp Gyoza - $13: napa, cabbage, onion, scallion, mushroom, bok choy, garlic, ginger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Vegetarian Gyoza - $12.5: soy protein, napa, cabbage, onion, scallion, mushroom, bok choy, garlic, ginger
Edamame - $5.5: steamed, salted soy beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
Fried Wontons - $10: cream cheese, onion, crab salad and sweet/spicy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Vegetarian Fried Wontons - $8: spicy potato salad, sweet/spicy sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Age Buta - $12: deep fried kakuni pork belly, sweet/spicy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Chaplin Buns - $11: Japanese braised pork, cucumber, carrot, cabbage, spicy teriyaki sauce, bao bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

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-Protein, Nut-Free
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-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
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: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol

Salads

Chap Banji - $12: grilled chicken, cucumber, tomato, scallion, soy sauce, vinegar and sesame paste dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Wakame Salad - $11: chikuwa, seaweed, cucumber, tomato, sesame Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Shabu Salad - $11.5: sliced pork, romaine, red cabbage, carrot, black sesame seed, creamy ponzu sesame dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic

Desserts

Caught in a Cabaret - $10.5: chocolate lava cake, cognac, vanilla ice cream, strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Ichigo Parfait - $12.5: Japanese strawberry ice cream, strawberry jam, whipped cream, pound cake, corn flakes, strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Japanese Ice Cream (3 Scoops) - $7.5: strawberry, green tea, vanilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free

Beverages

The Kid Cocktail - $14: cazadores blanco tequila, eggenberg radler, grapefruit, aperol, black salt
Maine Root Soda - $3.5: Mexican Cola, Mexican Diet Cola, Lemon Lime, Ginger Beer, Cream Soda, Blueberry Soda, Ginger Ale
Ramune Japanese Soft Drink - $5.5: Strawberry, Pineapple or Peach
Sapporo Lager - $8.5: medium body, sweet malt, dry finish

Add-Ons

Pork Belly Chashu - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Lectin-Free
Stamina Egg - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
Extra Noodles - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol