Washington, DC Landmark: Ben's Chili Bowl.
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- In this episode we visit a DC Landmark, Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington, DC. Please watch, sub, comment and share.
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More history there than you may be aware of... No ”tourists trap”.... It's a Black & American Culture Institution.... I don't live in nor am I from D.C. and in my opinion it's one of the few Holy Grails left within black communities that has withstood the test of time across America. Shout out to Virginia Ali and her late husband Ben! I had the pleasure of meeting her my very first visit there. An amazing host and patriarch of the community.
She's a matriarch, and while their community impact is very very noteworthy, the food is not that good, calling it a Holy Grail is a massive stretch. It is simply not that good. No locals hold it with any sort of reverence. It's that underwhelming.
Come to the south my guy don't forget about us
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How is hot dogs black culture?
@@ralphymay5292 Facts. It isn't. It's awful food, and not even good by hot dog standards. I can easily name 5 Chicago hot dog places that are a million times better than Ben's. Also one thing I find funny is that Ben's is founded by a Muslim, but they serve swine with no shame. It's an awful place to pin the "culture" of a city on.
When I graduated from Howard, I had my celebratory dinner at Ben's Chili Bowl in the back room. My favorite order there is a cheeseburger topped with their vegetarian chili, fries, and a cherry milkshake.
JL Jupiter, I luv your content. Respectfully Ben's Chili Bowl is historic, not a tourist trap. Ben's means so much to the community. It survived the riots, metro rail construction, and gentrification. Those who are of a certain age who have experienced DC know that Ben's is special.
INDEED. He should’ve did a lil research before his visit there…😩🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
May be special but the food is BASIC at best 🤷🏽♂️ borderline trash
It’s a living history food stop! I haven’t been there, but next time I am DC I am so there! Know your history!!!
He's not black. you cant expect him to understand.
When you come back to DC right down the street from Ben's is a place called Oohs and Aahs. On 10th and U Streets in NW. Definitely try the buffalo wings and shrimp and grits as well.
I mentioned this somewhere on this post or another one of his DC post
It don't mean a thang if it ain't got that DC swang. Ben's Chilli Bowl is a classic. Much love ✌
I was born and raised in DC. I’m very well aware of Ben’s Chili Bowl and it’s history. I didn’t actually get food from there until I was an adult. I literally felt like I was ordering food at a museum. There’s a spiritual vibe as soon as you walk through the door. Going to Ben’s isn’t really about the food. It’s more about being there.
Can’t be a tourist trap if locals love it and was around before u were born 😂😂
As somebody that has stayed in DC for over 10 years. I will tell you don't go there for the food You're going there for the history.
Sadly it ain't halal
Go there for the diarrhea
Any restaurant that has been around since 1958 and serving the community like it has, can’t be a “tourist trap”. Be blessed my brother JL.
It absolutely is a trap. Nobody native to DC cares for this place. It's fallen off. Right up the street Henry's Cafe is the spot that still gets neighborhood love for a reason. The fish and mumbo there hits.
It's TRASH & definitely a tourist trap. It's over priced af with below mediocre food.
NOT GOOD
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@@ZackMorris1 you right I'm born and raise in DC and never been there and most of DC don't go there either , like you said 😆😆
It may have changed but mom grew up getting food there. It’s a memory for many.
Ben's Chili Bowl is delicious sober, but imagine going there after a late night of drinkin and clubbin...heaven!🙌
Speaking from experience.
Ain't no more a tourist trap than Nathan's in Coney Island or Rutt's Hut in Jersey. I'm up for Ben's next time I get to DC.
Ben’s Chili Bowl is part of the culture and history in DC and the food is GOOD!DC - The place to be!
@@keith3946 I’ve been in and around the city on/off for 60 years and have managed very well! I have lived in several other states/cities and rural areas. I have visited places all over the world; and there are dangers everywhere and from anyone.
@@keith3946 🤡🤡🤡 DC is an extremely diverse city with lots to see
@@GroovydawgJ settle down, its a joke. It also used to be the murder and robbery capital of the nation. So you're gonna have to take those jabs.
Man this place is beyond trash
Adam Richman visited that place on Man V Food! Them chilly dogs looks mighty delicious!!!🌭🌭🌭🍅🍞🧀
D.C. in the HOUSE. 😁😁😁
I'm so happy you didn't listen to the haters telling you not to go. This spot is on point! Glad you took the recommendation ✊🏾
It’s not tourist spot. Get there at night and see how the locals flood over there, especially HU students.
I absolutely love a good hot dog 🌭
we went there about 15 years ago when we went to dc. i was going with a friend and we split most costs. at the last minute, my mother sent me a 1000.00 and told me to live it up when we went to dc. i decided to research the fabulous restaurants in dc and i told me friend that i would pay for dinner for both of us every night. so we went to amazing 5 star restaurants every night. it was a wonderful experience.
It really looks tasty. Now I got to go make something to eat! Thanks JL. 😂
Those sausage dogs look screamin. Chili. Mmm mm. No copyright problems? Just what I like. Hard to find a good chili dog. 👍😋😋❤❤😎🤑
Takes me back to when I used to sneak a chili half smoke and chili cheeseburger into the Lincoln theater for all night movies. Memory Lane!
Miz in the back suffering from the spice and drinking a crisp soda 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I am weak 😂😂😂 great job guys ❤️👏🏽
If you're weak you should start working out
FROM DC.... YOU CAN BUY THEM AT COSTCO.
This place looks amazing and when I saw it on the food network and found out about the history it has within the DC community I said to myself as a Cuban American I knew if I'm in DC to stop there thanks for the video bro
Yes because Cuban Americans are, well, American. WTF
Question when he bring his friend, why do he have to share🤔 Why not buy him what he has. I don't get that. Grown man sharing food 🤣🤣
They're more than best friends, they're like brothers !!! I've known them since 2009 when I helped record their 1st video !!! They're sharing the same experience & I don't see nothing wrong with it 🤷🏿♂️!!!
The history at Ben's is huge. The first time I heard of it was way back in the day from the Bill Cosby show. So I finally got to go after about 35 years later when I was going to a protest in August of 2020. It was well worth the wait. Also got to meet the owner. She was such a sweetheart 💕. Great place to eat, and it's a must visit tourist attractions. Thank you for making this video and keep up your great content 👏🏾
B.S. IT'S NOT GOOD
You were going to that Not Biden for Prez protest I bet
@@PJL7095 George Floyd and police brutality protest
@@PJL7095 HE'S TERRIBLE
Ahhhh the protests during the pandemic that were deemed ok by the ones in charge, while anything else was considered a health threat. "Protests" indeed.
You know that banana pudding was fire though... How they both start spinning in they chairs?!
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Ben's is an institution but the food is pretty trash in my humble albeit revered opinion.
You're not lying. It's total trash.
JL, this looks great. You and Miz are finding
Great places to eat at. Nothing but love for
you both.
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I love Ben's Chili Bowl ❤
Why call it tourist trap if it really exceeds the standards of a tourist trap. If it's that banging just call it what it is. SENSATIONAL!!!!!!!
Tourist trap?? I think not. Ben's is a DC staple and landmark food spot. I am blessed to live 10 minutes away from the H Street Corridor location. Just discovered your content fellas -- keep up the good work. I will be stopping by Ben's for a turkey dog with vegetarian chili and cheese -- and an order of onion rings -- to go.
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I'm from DC, NW Ben's is a tourist trap. Anybody from chocolate city for real know that Ben's is for tourist people
Bro!!!, good shit. But that not looking at me eating a hot dog & break it in half shit before we eat is ridiculous!. We the real nigg@s know y’all brothers straight like Indian hair, so don’t let today’s BS trickle down to us late 30’s & early 40’s homies…Every thing looks good & this coming from a Down South fan…♐️👌🏾🥃
Just had some last week. I like my halfsmoke extra charred. Highly recommend.
Don't judge, I'm born and raised in D.C. and live not too far rom Ben's Chili Bowl/Howard University and I don't think I've ever been to Ben's Chili Bowl. I think my mother took my brother and me there as young children. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
All over DC I see...... Welcome enjoy yourself. Hit up the gogo while you're here
Milk and hot dogs is outta pocket 😂 stomach gotta be in shambles
Damn I been randomly craving chili dogs 😩. Killin me…
711 has some good chilli dogs. You just got to put your own chilli on it. They have the chilli and cheese in the inside. Cheap too. They good.
@@meemeethecat7391 sonny. WTF?? 😅 Some people write the most idiotic things.
J L , ... & Miz .... Thanks for visiting Ben Chilli Bowl !!!! . , ..... From S J ! = Stan Jackson , ... Peace !
Good food and an interesting environment when the clubs let out.
You hit all the spots! I visited Ben's Chili bowl when I visited D.C some years ago. Good spot for sure.
Not a tourist trap at all.
This is tradition in DC.
Its like calling Nathan's or Papaya a tourist trap.
The food looks so good! I am going to go try it! Always looking for great eats like this! Love it! Thanks!!!!
yesssss food is of the chain
Cool JL it will be great to see you in the DMV MORE OFTEN BRO U GOT FANS DOWN HERE!!!!
Holla looking good fellows safe travels out there ! Definitely don’t touch dogs lol 🎉! Treez keeping hanging in there J L! You guys going far! Salute 🫡
HALF SMOKE… not sausage lol
My stomach 😫 is bubbling.
Ha!
Hello and Good day to you PrettyHair7684😍 Speaking to you From Melrose Park Illinois 🇺🇸 U take a beautiful Photo
Ben's will do that to you. That food is complete trash. I'm a DC native. Nobody here other than transplants cares for it at all.
Yup I straight up sharted
Man, JL really went to DC and ate all the foods I've been craving for the last few years. I was gonna do homecoming last year but got covid. HoChi and a half smoke were definitely on the list!
I had so many fun times at Ben's, salute Fam for showing some love!!
Ben's is a historic place - both in history dating back to the civil rights era & riots & as for the food - being 1 of the few black owned restaurants to still be around from that era.
Now let's get down to the food - the hotdogs are alright nothing special - it's tasty & has it's moments - same with the chili- Ben's is one of those places you mark down as a place to visit - when going back to DC or to bring out of town friends - but for the money & more bang for your buck - I'll take a hotdog from a street vender at any of the metro stations - hotdog with mustard & sauerkraut or hotdog with onions in red sauce!
I was just here in November! Mrs. Ali was a pleasure to meet and their half smokes are excellent. 😋 Great piece of DC history.
Much love to the brother's back at it again. Genuine vibes ❤
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“We Don’t Touch Dogs” 😂😂😂
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This is a must go every time i'm in DC. Live up to the hype if you're thinking of trying it and this is your type of cuisine
Been following you for a couple years man, solid work. Plus wifey Dominican, I’m Dominican so I know you eat good at home! Thumbs up y’all blessings
Ur buddy act like he never ate food before or he never puts up on anything....so he acting weird
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Man I dig the fly jams, who was the 1st jam?
Ya didnt want to bump hot dogs but bump cream on a spoon lmao had to say something
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Yo JL try Ben's Turkey Burger Sub, it's CRUCIAL!!!
Overrated !!!!!!!!!!!! Not going to lie. JL try roaming rooster dope chicken sandwiches!
Love the dmv half smoke mumbo sauce now u need 2 hit up the Ethiopian spots too
You finally made it to the Distract I saw you tried Mumbo sauce too you should have gotten a chili cheeseburger with the chili and cheese sauce on it all there food is good at Ben's I grew up about 3 blocks away so my Mom would take me there when I was a kid everytime she got a pay check or on special occasions too the when Obama got into office he ate there now it's a tourist trap before it was jus black who knew about it now since Obama now everybody goes there so yea it's a DC staple since way before I was born
Everything thing looks tasty,everything cooked perfectly great flavor ingredients fresh ,the color and smell,that place’s looks cool.the meal looks fresh delicious and made with love heart and understanding.ever part of the tray looks delicious.
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I enjoyed Ben’s Chili Bowl when I went! They had Go-Go music playing while we ate.😋
Uh oh JL!!! Locals getting angry at you for calling it a tourist trap!!! It really isn't tho. Locals frequent this place regularly. I was there several years ago and thought it was awesome!!! I love half smokes !!! Ppl outside of D C know about it and want to try it when visiting. Like a stated it's mostly the locals that have kept Ben's in business so long.
Just wondering why doesn’t your friend just get the chilly so he can just eat his own it always seems like your offering your food when he can just get his own
That’s what I was wondering, but what a small bowl of chili.
Is there a larger bowl? 🤔😜
I have lived in the DMV area for over 30 years, but yet to visit the Ben's Chili Bowl. I just hate driving around DC if I do not have to. I hear only good things about this place, you should stop in Baltimore and try a good crab cake as well.
Brian Robinson (commanders RB) was shot during a carjacking right outside of this place. Enter dc at your own risk.
Nice of JL to check the Miz out of the ghetto crazy ward for the afternoon,just make sure he dosent swallow his tongue lol.never bumb weinies,rule #1 ,mad respect for JL to call it out lol
I'm right outside DC. Ben's is like that ! Its built in fabric of the city and meeting place..."Chocolate City baby !"
It’s history… Plus they have two other spots. They serve the community. They use turkey for those who don’t eat beef or pork. Definitely NOT a tourist trap.Half smoke is the best dog on the East Coast.
JL in my hometown! The best fried fish and mumbo is at Henry's Soul Cafe you gotta gotta check that place out! It's literally up the street from Ben's which is the most overrated junk ever! Facts!
LEVI'S better
@@demondmarkhume8934 maybe better all around menu but I haven't had better whiting than Henry's.
@@demondmarkhume8934 Levi's is also way out in Maryland too, it's good, but it's not DC fried fish and mumbo sauce good.
I’m not a fan of Levi’s or Henry’s anymore. Their food has declined drastically from years ago when my mom used to take that trip across the bridge. I’ll pick Oohs & Aaahs over them. Something about those dirty hole in the wall spots produce amazing food!!! 😂
Love Henry's and Ben's is not overated.for what it is a hotdogs and half smok.joint, its among the best, anywhere
If your still in the DC area go to the Jerk Pit in College park md
Bro what is this soulful beat, I'm over here freestyling over yall review.. Makes me wanna drive slow through wakanda😂😂
Ben's Chili dog is nothing special. Its just a regular ass chili dog. Im not impressed. Overly sensationalized.
I worked a bunch in DC and Baltimore a lifetime ago and I miss the great food down their. You should hit some Baltimore spots as well! Now I want a chili dog!
We don't touch dogs, look over there. Too funny
You're right...I was there on a Saturday in July and it was absolutely packed. Love Ben's!
Ben's chili bowl is a must when in DC 🫡 🙌🏼👏🏼
This is the place to go.
If you are ever in DC you must go to Ben's Chili Bowl.
There is one at tge BWI Air Port.😊
Horrible food. The worst heartburn I've ever experienced was after eating one of their "half smokes" yuck
You gotta love Ben's Chili Bowl... Miss it so bad
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@@johnlebzelter4208I was first and I got what I wanted a 🤡 to waste there time and text back and you care enough it hurt your feelings 🤣 listen go run across the highway blind folded plz
Lawd! Chili dog on cold day! Life doesn't get better!
Great job guys and love seeing you guys hanging out again 💙💙
For some reason my taste buds for hot dogs changed many years ago. I've been mad every since. But those look so good. I love a good banana pudding. I prefer mine cold.
You two always looks like your enjoying the food which is good to know…
*you're
@@jamesanderson6373 where your mom at? *
Food looked DELICIOUS! 😋
Safe Journey!
CHOLULA!!!
I’ve not visited Ben’s yet, but I did order some online, shipped to the crib, and it was well worth it. I plan on visiting one day soon.
You definitely forgot to try the chili cheeseburger with chips .🍟 That joint will cause you to have dreams about it. 😂😂😂
That's what I do miss about the East Coast, there's good pizza and hot dogs. Oh well, I get to watch you explore delicious foods Eastern United States...
If y'all still in DC, come through Silver Spring for Ethiopian food!
I have no idea what it taste like SOBER 😂😂 or what it taste like when the sun is up😂 I’ve only been there twisted and at night
I loved Ben’s and grew up in it but real talk if fell off with the new owners. I don’t know if it’s still the son but it’s not the same as before
Was just there last Saturday! They are half smokes from Mangers in Baltimore. You can go there and buy.
I'm surprised that you found parking.