Chennai Express
Restaurant
Chennai Express
12:30 pm - 10 pm
| Monday | 11:30 am - 10 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am - 10 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am - 10 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am - 10 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am - 10 pm |
| Saturday | 12:30 pm - 10 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Snug, basic counter serve in a food court preparing dosas, idli & other South Indian specialties.
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dosa(21) masala(12) indian(11) masala dosa(8) chicken(8) biryani(7) chutney(6) shared(6) idli(6)Page 1 of 2 - 29 Reviews
Neel
As someone who's spent a considerable amount of time in Chennai, I feel like I'm qualified to review this place. The masala dosa was probably the best I've had anywhere. Period. The sandbar & chutney were super authentic. I cannot recommend this place enough!View more
Jessie
I used to work a few doors down from this place. One day I decided to try the food & I've been hooked since then. Now when I am in the area I never fail to stop by. The owner/waiter/chef is such a pleasant gentleman. I rate him a 10 out of 10 for customer service. My go-to dish is the Biryani. I find it spicy & would tear up eating but will keep coming back tearing up😂.
The restaurant is not a sit down establishment. There is counter space which is shared amongst 3 restaurants so first come first sit down.
Overall good experience & will be back when I am in the area.👍View more
Kusuma
Very decent dosa, chutney & sambhar was very good, dosa was Krispy & nice. Freshly prepared. Masala wasn't very great though. It was a quick dinner & a good one.View more
POOJA
The Dosa is really good. You can't eat at the restaurant. It's a take away only.View more
Sudhir
Located next to footlocker store. Ordered idly & masala dosa, take away, nicely packed. Not enough space or conducive environment for dine in. Food was nice, came with sambhar & coconut chutney..idly were soft. Hope to eat again if visiting Montreal again.View more
Indhuja
Found this place closer to our hotel. The briyani was good(not spicy) & chicken pieces were very soft. I wanted to have their masala tea, though it was not readily available, the owner prepared it for me as per my preference. Appreciate the service👏🏻👌🏻View more
Igor
A very small & simple place but the food was really delicious!View more
Sanjana
In Montreal Downtown, Chennai Express is a life saver for any South Indian whose life thrives on dosa & idli. Feels like home.View more
Ashwin
We were visiting & came across this South Indian spot in a shared space with two other fast food choices (pizza & wok). This place is the real deal - authentic South Indian flavours at an affordable price. We had the idlis which were freshly steamed & served with tasty chutney & sambar. The masala dosa was excellent - perfectly crispy with a well spiced potato masala. Finally, the chicken biryani was marinated, fragrant & delicious. Highly recommend!
Ps - seating wise, there's a long table with high chairs, but because these are shared between the three restaurants, there may not always be availability (it is first come first serve). The takeout option worked best for us!View more
Johan
Really kind & wonderful guy working here. I love the food & not too expensive for how much food you get in a portion.View more
Anuroop
The masala dosa was absolutely excellent - crispy, flaky, & served with delicious coconut chutney & sambar. The chicken biryani was good, with flavorful spices that satisfied my craving for traditional South Indian cuisine.View more
Venkatesh
I got ghee dosa & rose milk & they both tested deliciousView more
Sindhuja
The food here is absolutely amazing-fresh, flavorful, & cooked to perfection. It's a small, cozy spot, making it ideal for takeout. The highlight, though, is the sweet man who's both the waiter & the chef. His warmth & care really shine through in both the service & the food. Must try if you crave Indian style breakfast in a budget!View more
Jumana
The service was excellent, & the staff member/owner whoever served us was incredibly kind & humble. I would highly recommend the idly sambhar-it was exceptionally fresh, much better than at other places. The dosa was perfectly crisp, with a crust that didn't get soggy, which was impressive. Overall, a great experience with delicious food & hardworking, courteous staff.View more
Vijay
This is a small restaurant in a shared space with one pizza place & a Chinese noodle place. The staff is kind & humble. I tried sambhar idly & chicken dosa here. The cost was nominal & the taste was so good. Had an authentic sambhar here with fluffy idlys. Recommended place for South Indian food in Montreal.View more
Munjuluru
Food is really really good, top notch. Restaurant is small & shared with some other restaurants but we really liked the food. Authentic South Indian good with a great taste.View more
Aldrin
This is a nice little place in the center of downtown on st Catherine Street . This place has been my usual now for several years . My usual orders are chicken curry , lamb curry & chicken biryani for takeways . I always call in advance & schedule my pickup as its very crowded on busy hours . When I have dine in , I usually order plain dosa & idlis . Idlis are usually served in the evening & fresh so I recommend to call & place an order for them in advance .View more