Ben's Chili Bowl - Washington DC

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
  • Located on U Street in the nation's capital, Ben's Chili Bowl is one of the most legendary restaurants in America. And that's quite an accomplishment for a no frills, quick service, order at the counter kind of spot where the specialty of the house is Burgers, Dogs, and Fries, all smothered in Ben's Famous Chili.

Komentáře • 117

  • @harleyqueen2169
    @harleyqueen2169 Před 3 lety +66

    She was getting so uncomfortable when he kept leaning closer to her lol

  • @jantheman4242
    @jantheman4242 Před 3 lety +10

    Virgina Ali is so kind, I've had the pleasure of meeting her once she is a national treasure

  • @bigwillie1180
    @bigwillie1180 Před 3 lety +20

    0:26 dude is blazed out of his mind

  • @80sruler
    @80sruler Před 5 lety +159

    He’s a close talker

    • @serggg2198
      @serggg2198 Před 4 lety +5

      Tudorinc LMAOOOO

    • @EnlightenedRogue24
      @EnlightenedRogue24 Před 4 lety +34

      She was literally leaning away from him. 😒🤜🤪

    • @marwanal7665
      @marwanal7665 Před 3 lety +9

      Wow this is what i first noticed 😂

    • @melvinjohnson7981
      @melvinjohnson7981 Před 3 lety +9

      Yeah, way to close. I once knew a lady that did that. She freaked me out I thought she was going to kiss me. Woe,woe,woe! Way to close! Lol!

    • @smokeyblack3426
      @smokeyblack3426 Před 3 lety +8

      probably having a hard time these days

  • @walkingsteak1719
    @walkingsteak1719 Před 2 lety +6

    Never had a chilli dog in my life. I think I need this though. Might make at home

  • @66billbo
    @66billbo Před 3 lety +6

    This place absolutely rocks! Mrs. Virginia is the queen of U street.

  • @chilidog1
    @chilidog1 Před 3 lety +15

    I live for Chili Dogs, and I hope I get the chance to try out this place one day. That Chili Sauce looked amazingly delicious!!

    • @12baumarobi
      @12baumarobi Před 10 měsíci

      I'm typing from Ben's Chili Bowl now which is what made me search for videos about it, and I'm curious to know, did you get there yet?

  • @madeintheusa9744
    @madeintheusa9744 Před 2 lety +6

    You know it's not a tourist trap when you ask the locals how good it is.

  • @seriousbeaner3059
    @seriousbeaner3059 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm from California Ben's looks amazing God bless them all 👼

  • @thetravelingstewarts
    @thetravelingstewarts Před rokem +3

    Ben’s is such a landmark! We recently went there and got to interview Virginia Ali! She’s incredible and has so many wonderful stories. It was funny to see people lining up to take photos with her.

  • @sawadee-er7vu
    @sawadee-er7vu Před 5 lety +36

    I would LOVE to be eating a couple of half-smokes right about now!

  • @stevelogan5475
    @stevelogan5475 Před 5 lety +13

    Yep, they look good, saw them on man vs food, and adam richman seemed to really like

  • @cbfbmc
    @cbfbmc Před 2 lety +4

    For those who don't know there is a rib shack in Southeast DC been around since 1961 call Johnny Boy's ribs

    • @Hafize-q8n
      @Hafize-q8n Před rokem

      @cbfbmc*SOUTHERN AVE SOUTH EAST.

  • @storytimewithunclebill1998

    Thats my kind of place. It all looked so good. Would have to get the half and half with the chilli fries for sure. Was fun to watch. Great video

  • @pistachioqueen2024
    @pistachioqueen2024 Před 3 lety +6

    I am so ASHAMED!!! I lived across the river in Alexandria, Va till 1987... And I never heard of Ben's Chili.........LET ME DO THE WALK OF SHAME!!!!!

  • @lonnyself3920
    @lonnyself3920 Před 3 lety +5

    I miss doing this so bad will the world ever get back to this kinda food again with friends and a beer

  • @hectorgurroladelreal7315
    @hectorgurroladelreal7315 Před 3 lety +3

    I loved going there when I was In the district

  • @robbrown391
    @robbrown391 Před 2 lety +1

    On my Bucket List

  • @sightseer1027
    @sightseer1027 Před 4 lety +5

    damn im drooling

  • @nikolasdang5196
    @nikolasdang5196 Před 3 lety +2

    Goddamn been living here all my life and I never once been here wow!

  • @JamesJordan-mz3nn
    @JamesJordan-mz3nn Před měsícem

    Well the food looked delicious Virginia❤😋😋😋

  • @edwinkirkland8856
    @edwinkirkland8856 Před 3 lety +2

    Just give me 30 half smokes,pound and a half of fries,4 gallon of coca cola

  • @TralfazConstruction
    @TralfazConstruction Před 3 lety +2

    I see business has really taken-off! Wow. I looked online and the message from Ben's is that they'll be shipping the week of June 7th. I'm going to give them some time to catch their breath before placing an order. Has to be the TV commercial that has spurred so much interest.

  • @audrab27
    @audrab27 Před 3 lety +3

    She looks sooooo young

  • @joeishere500
    @joeishere500 Před 3 lety +1

    Looks good

  • @donnataylor980
    @donnataylor980 Před 3 lety +4

    The hot dogs and chili look delicious ! But you need to back off. that poor lady was backing up! But I enjoyed the video.

  • @kinnoedar2990
    @kinnoedar2990 Před 3 lety +5

    I can smell it in my Phone

  • @JamesJordan-mz3nn
    @JamesJordan-mz3nn Před měsícem

    I'm picky guy and I don't like nothing that I didn't cook on my mom did or my mom's mom didn't cook!
    But I ain't going to hold, then got some bomb chili hot dog french fries chili burgers Man that looks delicious!
    And I don't like nothing! 🙏😎🎯

  • @curtiscarpenter9881
    @curtiscarpenter9881 Před 3 lety +4

    Set one up in Birmingham city centre, make a franchise.

  • @franktillotson1730
    @franktillotson1730 Před 2 lety

    Awsome Chili !!

  • @jefftappan3091
    @jefftappan3091 Před 2 lety

    I love chili, but these days, it doesn't love me. One bowl of my chili, and it's heartburn city.

  • @citytonightproductions
    @citytonightproductions Před 3 lety +27

    Could he talk any closer to this poor woman’s face? Lol

  • @atomicandy189
    @atomicandy189 Před 3 lety +1

    I can always pass up a hotdog. And throw it in the trash lol

  • @curtiscarpenter9881
    @curtiscarpenter9881 Před 4 lety +1

    A good meal is only limited is only limited by your imagination.

  • @jamesguppy8104
    @jamesguppy8104 Před 4 lety +2

    I ordered a large order of chile to go $10. It was a small container. what is the small I'd like to know

  • @Ultrajamz
    @Ultrajamz Před 3 lety +5

    Basically the ONLY good thing in DC.. everything else i can do without

  • @satanking35
    @satanking35 Před 5 lety +1

    thnx

  • @MrStevieb00
    @MrStevieb00 Před 3 lety +2

    She could be scotty Pippin mum.lovely woman

  • @ObywatelG
    @ObywatelG Před 2 lety

    I'm about to open food truck with chili dogs and fries.

  • @Goldone99
    @Goldone99 Před 2 lety

    That is my White Castle
    💞🍻

  • @leemcfall4344
    @leemcfall4344 Před 4 lety +2

    I eat hot dogs all over Been to Pinks, and Hillbilly Dogs in WV, several in Chicago. The best I ever had was in Mount Pleasant Michigan at Dog Central restaurant. They've been on the Food Network. They grill their dogs. They get their natural casing dogs from Dearborn Meats (Detroit) and patterned their proprietary dogs after the Dearborn Meats "1927" dog, the dog that was sold at the old Tiger Stadium for eons. Mt Pleasant is the home of Central Michigan University, hence the name Dog Central. However, the owner, Paul McFall, decided to have all the regional dogs he could fit on his menu, which is extensive. So he has Detroit Dogs, Chicago dogs, Philli Dogs, Carolina Dogs, Seattle Dogs, and the only Sonoran Dog I have found east of the Mississippi. He also has a veggie dog. They are great dogs. Best seller is the Mac Daddy (macaroni & cheese + applewood smoked bacon) but my two favorites are the Popper Dog (cream cheese, apple smoked bacon, and jalapeños) and the Goober Dog (DC's proprietary chili, crushed dill pickles, crushed fritos and get this, peanut butter)...it's delicious.

  • @therealwewin
    @therealwewin Před rokem +1

    2:37 why you that close to her bruh

  • @T_TNAAC
    @T_TNAAC Před 4 lety +2

    Welp this video is 1 year old now

  • @texastourist1161
    @texastourist1161 Před 3 lety +2

    Please just eat! 🌭

  • @jumpinjackfire
    @jumpinjackfire Před měsícem

    A Seinfeld “close talker?”

  • @jrockoclock7088
    @jrockoclock7088 Před rokem

    this guy is like tim robinson right before he crashes into a jos a banks

  • @DJ_TRON
    @DJ_TRON Před 3 lety +9

    It looks so good but it's a one way ticket to clogged arteries

    • @bizy05
      @bizy05 Před 3 lety +1

      It’s really good. Great spot to go to after the bars/clubs.

    • @tfries72
      @tfries72 Před 3 lety +1

      In moderation it’s totally fine

    • @DJ_TRON
      @DJ_TRON Před 3 lety +1

      @@tfries72
      A ridiculous statement. There is no such "moderation" amount for processed meat. Even one half smoke can spike your blood pressure from the crazy amounts of sodium. Not to mention one half smoke eats up a third of the average humans daily cholesterol limit. Factor in the chili and you've already set yourself back from one half smoke. And we wonder why colon and stomach cancers are on the rise.

    • @tfries72
      @tfries72 Před 3 lety +1

      @@DJ_TRON there is too many variables in ones life to associate ONE lifestyle choice to cancer you people are soooo annoying.
      Also factors that are far worse can be poor genetics, lack of exercise, high stress, alcohol intake, smoking, drug abuse, obesity, chronic inflammation, sun, radiation exposure.
      If someone has all those in check and eats processed meat from time to time it is totally fine.

    • @DJ_TRON
      @DJ_TRON Před 3 lety +1

      @@tfries72
      Another absurd statement. It doesn't matter if you are in the peak health. Any amount of processed meat is bad and will affect your body in a negative way.

  • @seerattan
    @seerattan Před 3 lety +2

    damn secrets, how would people know what the hell they´re eating.

  • @shadowphantom66
    @shadowphantom66 Před 4 lety +4

    So where is Ben?

  • @serdelag100
    @serdelag100 Před 5 lety +3

    Was there today, not impressed. Ate the half smoked..fries were not tasty, but they give you a bunch!! Spent close to $12.00 for combo.

  • @shirleyharris1585
    @shirleyharris1585 Před 4 lety +4

    come outta the lady face bredda !

  • @damonharrison4737
    @damonharrison4737 Před 4 lety +1

    Here's a quiz for everyone that dropped a comment. Who is the only individual that can eat at Ben's for free?

  • @clovizzm5896
    @clovizzm5896 Před 3 lety +1

    Would Love to make thi Visit....All people do not EAT Pork!!

    • @24KinfO
      @24KinfO Před 3 lety +4

      They have turkey half smokes and turkey chili.

  • @joshuabrockman7141
    @joshuabrockman7141 Před rokem

    Damn bro all in that old lady face

  • @harleyqueen2169
    @harleyqueen2169 Před 3 lety +4

    I remember this was Obamas fave spot !

  • @nickmail7604
    @nickmail7604 Před 2 lety +1

    He was getting so close to the lady I was getting embarrassed for her.

  • @UrbanRevivalMediaPro
    @UrbanRevivalMediaPro Před 3 lety +1

    Harlem Globetrotters at Ben's Chili Bowl: czcams.com/video/mJPYFvqg-cg/video.html

  • @roylast-name7047
    @roylast-name7047 Před 4 lety

    1:21 is that Demi Demi?🤣🤣

  • @tloco1529
    @tloco1529 Před 3 lety +1

    Real chili cheese fries chili cheese dogs and chili cheese burgers has no beans #FACTS 💯

  • @lalailolai
    @lalailolai Před 2 lety

    Please 5 chilli dogs

  • @kevoa4941
    @kevoa4941 Před 5 lety +2

    Secret societies

  • @tayesmooth3270
    @tayesmooth3270 Před 10 měsíci

    Sounds like corny Island

  • @mo4me12
    @mo4me12 Před 3 lety +1

    Dmv

  • @mikejosey4896
    @mikejosey4896 Před 2 lety +1

    LMAO

  • @binwahli4400
    @binwahli4400 Před 5 lety +9

    THAT'S ONLY A TOURIST SPOT NOW...THAT'S NOT D.C NOMORE...THE ONLY THING D.C ABOUT THAT SPOT NOW,IS THE PAINTING OF THE GODFATHER OF GO- GO MR.CHUCK BROWN ON THE WALL..OTHER THEN THAT,IT'S JUST A TOURIST SPOT.

  • @j0j0_369
    @j0j0_369 Před rokem

    Bro, get out of that woman's face😅

  • @annettecarter1559
    @annettecarter1559 Před 5 lety +6

    I ordered these from Bens directly. Don’t like them at all. Worse purchase I ever made.

  • @jameskime8386
    @jameskime8386 Před 2 měsíci

    Chili is crap, too much cumin.

  • @hey640wereuat640
    @hey640wereuat640 Před 5 lety +5

    Thas not REAL chill

    • @TyroneFitness
      @TyroneFitness Před 5 lety +4

      hey640wereuat640 it is. I worked there for some years. It’s REAL

  • @ibogggh2975
    @ibogggh2975 Před rokem

    Sonic the Hedgehog shops here.