From Canada here. Been to Ben's this past November. My tummy is still happy about it. A half smoke and some cheese fries. It's junk but fantastic junk. And when I was there I realized how much of a landmark for the African American this place is. Just one of those simple feel good places in this world. Long live to Ben's.
went there with my dad labor day weekend. we weird food trips. one labor day we went to Philly for a Philly Cheese Steak. Another labor day went to Ben's for a hot dog. Hot dogs are not that great. my dad got the half smoke and said it was alright. I got a chili dog. Don't like chili-mustard combo that they do, its not all that good. I get the veggie dog or one of those where you get chredded cheese. One of the dogs has chred chez and obama didn't have any cuz got 1/2 smoke and wanted some.
Can anyone tell me what is the name of the song playing when bourdain is talking about the history of bens chili during the riots. ive been searching hella high and extra low for it and cant find it
Ben's has great history but the food is really overrated. I won't disrespect Ben's because the owners are very respectful folks and I've actually have had some decent times at Ben's and the bar next door (which they own called NEXT DOOR). But to be honest it is not the spot if you are actually going there just because you won't some really good food. Average at best.
you are right... notice how Anthony doesn't talk about how good the food is he just talks about the history of the place I would still recommend anyone that is in the area stop by and check it out
he says "your right it doesn't taste like a hot dog", but he isn't raving about it. I think its a DC food tourist attraction, a food hot spot to hit while visiting Washington DC but not a place you want to go for great food. Go some place that is more high end. Go where washingtonions really go, not something ghetto. Obama's r ghetto. they go to Ben's and Five Guys with the rats crawling on the floor for burgers. Can you say, GHETTO.
@merfwriter High end doesn't equal better, and Washingtonians really do go here, or at least did go here before it became a major attraction these past 10 years.
@kkeaglesfan7 I'm glad you enjoy Ben's. But like I said before, I expected a lot more when I ate there for the first time. The way some people talked about Ben's was like nothing can touch it. I was disappointed. The food was good but not great. It's a good spot to hit if your in the area but nothing to go out of your way for. The bottom line, I wasn't impressed with the food...but I won't say it was horrible.
The song that permeates the video...starts at 1:00. Sounds like a hybrid
Otis Redding, Sam Cooke.
craigmarshallsmith1 1 week ago
Awww man what song is that!!!!
sandinista138 1 week ago
Please. What is that song? Thank you.
craigmarshallsmith1 1 week ago
From Canada here. Been to Ben's this past November. My tummy is still happy about it. A half smoke and some cheese fries. It's junk but fantastic junk. And when I was there I realized how much of a landmark for the African American this place is. Just one of those simple feel good places in this world. Long live to Ben's.
hansou71 2 months ago
I've been in DC for more than 2 years by now, and I still have never been to Ben's Chili Bowl. How pathetic is that? :P
neosoc 4 months ago
I went because of Tony and really loved it. I was expecting simple food and got it.
WhoaThereMama 4 months ago in playlist WhoaThereMama's favorites
I was there last week. Jr/sr trip from Texas.
ninjanate15 10 months ago
went there with my dad labor day weekend. we weird food trips. one labor day we went to Philly for a Philly Cheese Steak. Another labor day went to Ben's for a hot dog. Hot dogs are not that great. my dad got the half smoke and said it was alright. I got a chili dog. Don't like chili-mustard combo that they do, its not all that good. I get the veggie dog or one of those where you get chredded cheese. One of the dogs has chred chez and obama didn't have any cuz got 1/2 smoke and wanted some.
merfwriter 1 year ago
Can anyone tell me what is the name of the song playing when bourdain is talking about the history of bens chili during the riots. ive been searching hella high and extra low for it and cant find it
lilnev2007 1 year ago
@lilnev2007 i wanna know too
rasta1187 5 months ago
Ben's has great history but the food is really overrated. I won't disrespect Ben's because the owners are very respectful folks and I've actually have had some decent times at Ben's and the bar next door (which they own called NEXT DOOR). But to be honest it is not the spot if you are actually going there just because you won't some really good food. Average at best.
TheRenegadeAssassin 1 year ago
@TheRenegadeAssassin
you are right... notice how Anthony doesn't talk about how good the food is he just talks about the history of the place I would still recommend anyone that is in the area stop by and check it out
GoBurnaBook 1 year ago
@GoBurnaBook
he says "your right it doesn't taste like a hot dog", but he isn't raving about it. I think its a DC food tourist attraction, a food hot spot to hit while visiting Washington DC but not a place you want to go for great food. Go some place that is more high end. Go where washingtonions really go, not something ghetto. Obama's r ghetto. they go to Ben's and Five Guys with the rats crawling on the floor for burgers. Can you say, GHETTO.
merfwriter 1 year ago
@merfwriter wow, u clearly don't live here and or don't know what your talking about.
zenithcracker 1 year ago 2
@merfwriter High end doesn't equal better, and Washingtonians really do go here, or at least did go here before it became a major attraction these past 10 years.
- Born and raised in uptown Washington DC.
delicatethings 10 months ago
@merfwriter have u even been to bens??? that was really the stupidest remark ive ever heard...
B00TYmcCHICKEN 6 months ago
@TheRenegadeAssassin sorry to say this but you are as wrong as wrong can be. Bens serves one of the best chilidogs in the world.
kkeaglesfan7 6 months ago
@kkeaglesfan7 I'm glad you enjoy Ben's. But like I said before, I expected a lot more when I ate there for the first time. The way some people talked about Ben's was like nothing can touch it. I was disappointed. The food was good but not great. It's a good spot to hit if your in the area but nothing to go out of your way for. The bottom line, I wasn't impressed with the food...but I won't say it was horrible.
TheRenegadeAssassin 6 months ago
@TheRenegadeAssassin i still think its the best food in the world
kkeaglesfan7 6 months ago
was wondering the same too.
intellekt 1 year ago
@intellekt they are from Trinidad, so thats where the name came from
yootuubinatwerk 1 year ago
Ali? Aren't they Muslim? half pork half beef sausage?
SVNsoldier 1 year ago