Chennai Express

Karen

5.0

Delicious chicken biryani- good portion size & very reasonably priced. It's a takeout place & easily missed when you're walking by but we're so glad we found this hidden gem!

Tau

5.0

Took my friend here after a long day of work & it was the perfect casual dining experience. Ordering was very casual, the gentleman behind the counter was very friendly & receptive when I asked for a recommendation. Ended up choosing masala dosa with chicken & potatoes & it blew me away! The dosa was masterfully cooked to order, he brought it out to us on the shallow tiled counter along the side wall, right by the open doors. The meal was satisfying & warm but still light & my friend & I absolutely demolished it like it was the last meal we'd ever eat. He came over to gather our trash shortly after & check in on us & I had to give him a hug.

V

5.0

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

Indhuja

4.0

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👏🏻👌🏻

Ashwin

5.0

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!

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.

Vijay

5.0

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.

Aldrin

5.0

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 .

Indy_27

5.0

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.