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Man vs Food
Aired on 10/21/2009
Episode: DC
"Half-Smoke," a half-pork, half-sausage frankfurter topped with Ben's famous chili
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1213 U St NW
Washington , DC 20009
2026670909
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Business Hours:
- Mon-Thu 6am-2am Fri 6am-4am Sat 7am-4am Sun 11am-11pm
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Features:
- Local Favorite
- Breakfast
- Late Night Dining
- Family-Friendly Dining
- Historic Setting
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cash only.
I've only ever had the half smoke and chili cheese fries, but that's all I need.
I would recommend getting it during the day is less crowded and your body will make you regret sleeping on all that fat and grease the next day.
by covertrambo
Thu 09/06/2012 12:00 AM
Joined Sep 2012
11 Posts
7 Restaurant Visits
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i had the veggie burger w/ vegetarian chili... which was just a generic microwavable veggie burger on a bun w/ cheese, but their chili definatly made up for it. it was very good :) my boyfriend had the half-smoke & chili cheese fries which he said was also very good. There was no wait, and got our food quickly. Cheep, GOOD food, FAST :) can't beat it.
by myukniewicz
Thu 08/09/2012 12:00 AM
Joined Aug 2012
2 Posts
2 Restaurant Visits
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awesome chili. fries are crisp. the new bens next door upscale version has all the same great chili bowl food plus awesome seafood and alcohol. we had chili cheese fries for a starter, then the filet sandwich and crab cake sliders. very yummy and no wait to sit down.
by tclcttb
Sat 06/16/2012 12:00 AM
Joined Jun 2012
6 Posts
15 Restaurant Visits
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Fun Fact
Several movies feature the interior and exterior of Ben's, including "The Pelican Brief" and "State of Play."
The Extras
Send Ben's! Use the online store to mail food and apparel to those who miss the D.C. original.
Parking
Turn down Ben Ali Way (named for Ben's founder) to find the lot. It's some of the easiest parking you’ll find in the neighborhood.
FourSquare Tips
The half-smoke is a half-pork, half-beef sausage native to DC, generously covered with Ben's chili. The result ? unparalleled deliciousness. ? Adam Richman, Man v. Food
An iconic Washington establishment, Ben's Chili Bowl is well-suited for late-night half-smoke cravings. [Eater 38 Member]
Head to Ben's Chili Bowl, grab a chili half-smoke
Bring cash!
They pour grease over the hotdogs. So good!
The line is optional if you know what you're doing.
Go to Ben's and get a chili half smoke, fries, and a shake. Yes, it's worth the wait in line! Also, keep an eye out for the list of people who get to eat there for free.
Past customers read like the end of an African-American history book: Ellington, Carmichael, Cosby, and now, Obama, who ordered what every guide book would recommend: chili, sweet tea, & cheese fries.
Order a Chili Half Smoke with mustard and onions
Three words: Chili Half Smoke