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

Chennai Express feels like a comforting throwback to home for many diners, with crispy ghee dosa, a highly praised masala dosa, and idli served with tasty chutney and sambar. The setting is a small corner spot inside a shared food court with limited seating, making it more of a takeout or quick-serve option than a dine-in destination. The menu earns compliments for whole-spice flavors and affordable prices, while service is described as friendly and the owner as pleasant. Opinions on authenticity vary, with some finding the chutney and sambar very authentic and others noting that the sambhar can resemble dal and the ambience is not the focus. Dishes like chicken masala dosa and biryani receive high praise, with some reviewers calling it the best dosa in town or a reliable cheap lunch, and several mention good value and consistency. A few reviews note room for improvement in freshness and that the dining space is limited; overall, Chennai Express is seen as a flavorful, dependable south Indian option in downtown Montreal.

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Ziya

5.0

Probably the best dosa in town!
The masala dosa was very good. & the chutney & sambar were very delicious.
You have 3 restaurants in the building (kind of small food court) very good service.

Dec 18, 2025

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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!

Mar 25, 2025

Anuroop

4.0

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.

Jan 19, 2025

Jenitha

Must try Idli Sambar ❤️😋

Oct 15, 2024

Tulsi

Amazing sada dosas. The sambar was superb. Loved the south Indian food here.

Aug 26, 2024

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.

Aug 25, 2024

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