Ben's Chili Bowl

Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington, DC is a legendary landmark that has been serving up its famous chili half-smokes since 1958. It has been featured on several TV shows, including Man Vs Food, Best Thing I Ever Ate, and even the Colbert Report.

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Man vs Food

Episode: DC on 10/21/2009

"Half-Smoke," a half-pork, half-sausage frankfurter topped with Ben's famous chili

Best Thing I Ever Ate

Episode: Genuine Legends on 1/12/2020

Jernard Wells Original Chili Half Smoke

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(202) 667-0909
Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Google Rating: 4.10

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