Chennai Express
Restaurant
Chennai Express
11:30 am - 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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Display Alldosa(23) masala(13) indian(11) masala dosa(9) chicken(8) biryani(7) chutney(6) shared(6) idli(6)Page 1 of 1 - 18 Reviews
Indu
Food was really good..We tried podi dosa & masala dosa it was really tasty.
Must try. .
The owner is really humble & nice.View more
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
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
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
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
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
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
Varsha
Got the masala dosa from here & it was great! Did not expect authentic south Indian food in Montreal. I am from Hyderabad & am very particular about dosa but this place really came through. It was just one gentleman taking orders & cooking when I went on a Friday evening. I wish him & his business well.View more
Shobhit
Their masala dosa are delicious. Samber was flavourful & idli was soft.View more
Tulsi
Amazing sada dosas. The sambar was superb. Loved the south Indian food here.View more
Kiera
I got the masala dosa & the other reviews are right, best dosa in Montreal. Even the chutney & sambar tasted good. Something worth mentioning, the place is shared amongst 2 other food booths & there is only like 5 stools(seats). If you can't get a seat then there's only takeout or stand outside & eat.View more
Indy_27
A small kiosk amidst hustle & bustle of Montreal downtown. Delicious food & courteous owner. Excellent pricing. We ordered masala dosa & chicken biryani. Masala in the dosa was well prepared (perfectly boiled & mashed potatoes with perfect combination of south Indian spices). Chicken pieces in the biryani were well cooked & soaked in spices to a perfect measure. If you are looking to sit down & enjoy the food, you have to pick your time of visiting this place wisely. We visited at lunch hour, so the place was jam packed as it has two other food joints there. Overall, 5/5 in my book.View more