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Chennai Express

Downtown
4.4$
OPEN11:30 am - 10 pm
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Chennai Express Downtown, Montreal: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Chennai Express offers an authentic journey through the vibrant flavors of South India, specializing in classic dishes prepared with traditional techniques and fresh, aromatic spices. The menu highlights regional specialties, featuring expertly crafted dosas with an array of fillings, fluffy idlis served with sambar and chutney, and rich, flavorful curries simmered to perfection. Savory tandoori specialties, marinated and cooked in the clay oven, provide a delightful contrast to the South Indian fare. The dining experience is designed to be a welcoming exploration of Indian culinary heritage, presenting a diverse selection of well-executed dishes that capture the essence of authentic Indian cooking. It's a destination for those seeking genuine taste and quality.

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4.478 ratings
5★
72%
4★
9%
3★
8%
2★
10%
1★
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Reviews for Chennai Express

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*as of 2026-07-01
4.478 ratings
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72%
4★
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8%
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Review Summary

Chennai Express is widely regarded as a top destination for authentic South Indian cuisine in downtown Montreal, particularly famous for its crispy and flavorful dosas. While the establishment functions as a small, shared food court space with very limited seating that is better suited for takeout than a traditional dine-in experience, the prompt and friendly service combined with reasonable prices makes it a local favorite. Although opinions on the authenticity of the chutney and sambar are somewhat divided, the majority of visitors praise the food as delicious and highly recommend the menu, noting that the welcoming staff adds to the overall positive experience.
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Anantara
5.0

Had been craving a taste of home after a few arduous months in college. Ghee dosa was nice & crispy.

Mar 28, 2026
on Google
Gaurav
2.0

Setup in a shared space with two other restaurants, with very limited seating

The food has lot of scope for improvement in freshness, quality & taste.

Mar 11, 2026
on Google
Branda
5.0

Small place at a corner but good food for it's price. Good safe food.

Mar 7, 2026
on Google
Laurie
5.0

My new favorite place for a cheap lunch downtown. Friendly staff & delicious dosa, for only 10$. A gem! I will be back

Jan 15, 2026
on Google
Krishna
3.0

Samabar & chutney is ready made & not a proper Tamil style. Idli was good

Jan 6, 2026
on Google
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
on Google
Susan
5.0

Food is great - made with whole spices, really flavourful. Owner is a sweetheart. It's a hole in the wall (basically a food court with three different takeout restaurants with a few stools) but well worth going.

Nov 21, 2025
on Google
Kamaljot
5.0

No enough space for dine in

Nov 19, 2025
on Google
Ishan
5.0

Masala dosa is the best in Montreal.

Really crisp & chatney is amazing.

Chef is very polite.

Price is reasonable.

Highly recommended...!!

Sep 30, 2025
on Google
V
5.0

The chicken masala dosa was so good, I nearly cried. Don't go for ambience.

Sep 26, 2025
on Google
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