Overall, Lakshana's Chettinad is described as a casual, no frills spot delivering authentic South Indian flavors, with many praising bold Chettinad curries, crisp dosas, and flavorful chutneys, along with generous portions and a wide tiffin and dosa lineup that invites customization by removing items in a combo. Dishes such as channa masala, ghee rice, paneer sabji, and biryani receive praise for warmth and aroma, while service is often noted as friendly and attentive and the BYOB option, fresh mango lassi, and flexible substitutions add to the appeal. Some reviews mention room for improvement in service management and consistency, occasional small portions or items that are too spicy or bland, and a few experiences that changed after menu or ownership shifts, but the overall vibe remains satisfying for those seeking authentic Tamil South Indian comfort food, especially for dosa lovers and fans of the special tiffin.
Amazing Indian vibes , & the food was so good . Had that perfect Indian touch , was as spicy as I wanted . If you crave proper Indian authentic breakfast items , I highly recommend this place . I ordered the tiffin set & it was so filling . The masala tea was so good too
We ordered Chicken Chettinad Masala Dosa, Mango Lassi & Chicken Kothu. The Dosa was good. The portion of the Dosa was perfect & the filling inside was different (variety of ingredients including onions, tomatoes & daals which were not crushed so we could really feel/ taste them👌) from the South Indian restaurants we have tried in Montreal. The only improvement would be for the dosa crepe. It was not crispy enough but this could have been because we ordered the food for delivery. The Chicken Kothu was fantastic!! 👌The portion was generous & large chicken pieces were added. The flavours were mouth watering!! One of the best Chicken Kothu we have had so far! The Sambar it came with was really good! 👌Not too spicy & enough veges in there. It came in a plastic container👎 The coconut chutney it came with was super watery & couldn't see, feel or taste any coconut shredding. Perhaps they use dried coconut. It was NOT AUTHENTIC although it tasted fine. It just wasn't THE coconut 🥥 chutney.👎 The other red ginger garlic chutney was too salty & I think they add a ton of red/ orange food colour to it? NAH! 👎 The mango lassi was NOT GOOD!!!! It was too runny & I could literally taste that after taste of sugar!! Not sure what kind of mangoes they put in there but super low quality & superficial sugary taste! If the mangoes are good, no sugar is required. Mango is already sweet. These came in plastic containers used for curries & not an actual🥤👎
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Lakshana's Chettinad South Indian Restaurant, Saint-Catherine Street West, Montreal, QC is a must-visit for dosa lovers. The dosas are perfectly crispy & filled with flavorful ingredients, complemented by delicious sambar & chutney. & the staff is friendly & attentive. Overall, a fantastic spot for authentic South Indian cuisine.
Most authentic & friendly environment. We have tried Maysore masala dosa & it was amazing & ordered chicken 65 biriyani it was so good. Please visit this place. Will definitely come again.
the most authentic Indian food I've had in Canada. for those who are fans of proper south Indian paratha - you'll definitely get that here, along with the authentic flavours & high quality of the curries. expect to see me here very often! the only thing that's missing is chai!!!!
Jul 10, 2024
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Amazing place. Amazing food. Very authentic south indian dishes. We tried the south indian thali to get taste of everything. Absolutely loved it. All the chutneys & sambar are yummy. Must visit place while in montreal. Will definitely visit again.
