Chennai Express Restaurant

This restaurant is a clear example of why you shouldn’t always trust Google reviews. The hygiene standards are extremely poor — food was spilled all over the place, and the overall cleanliness was disappointing.

The food quality was below average and felt unhygienic. Here’s what we ordered:
1. Mysore Masala Dosa – 2.5/5
2. Vegetarian Thali – 2/5
3. Non-Vegetarian Thali – 2/5
4. Filter Coffee – 3.5/5

Although the portion sizes are large, the dishes are made with low-quality rice and ingredients. Overall, it’s not worth visiting.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Good place to order carry-out. Food is tasty. The place could use a coat of paint and glass cleaner give it a face-lift:)

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazzzzing food ! The best of the best ! I don’t understand negative reviews because I have never been disappointed by their food and mind it I eat here a lot. Every dish is made to perfection. It feels like they put all their soul in their food. If you have never eaten here you are truly missing out, Chennai stands out and come as a clear winner in sea of south Indian restaurant here in DMV!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Got lamb biryani but instead of lamb it was almost all bones!!! And cheap quality rice while price of plate was same as good restaurants. I threw most of it in trash I was too far to drive back. I wouldn't go again not recommend. Come on meat is cheap in America you can provide decent meals for the price customers pay. By cheaping out you lose customers.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

Food was excellent. We tried cut mirchi , chicken lollipop, soup, kara masala dosa,mutton curry. All were excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Idly is overcooked , I told the manager- Mr. Rajesh that once their idlyes were best in town but from last 3 times, it was overcooked and hard as rock..!!

Food: 3

Excellent

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have been coming to this place for almost 1 year from the time I moved here. Always good food never had any issue. I get the best Chennai fried rice and chicken vepudu

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered a bunch of main course and appetizers, although their mild spicy was also pretty spicy, the food was very flavorful..enjoyed every bite .. I kinda turned all sweaty and the staff offered paisam on the house . amazing food and courteous staff

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Thalapkatti goat biryani was excellent in taste and authentic. Chicken 65 was good.

Food: 5

Been coming here for years and it’s never gotten better!! Sindu took such good care of us, everyone was kind and the service was fast and food was so fresh. Have to get chicken 65 every single time along with weekend specials !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is so authentic. The food is awesome! Recommend getting the Briani chicken.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is an excellent location to sample authentic Indian cuisine …

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Chicken noodles were amazing, definitely one of the best I’ve ever had!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

I stopped by this restaurant for Indian tea in the late afternoon while in the area for car service.
I ordered snacks and tea to-go and was told it would take 5-10 minutes. After checking at the 10-minute mark, I was informed it would be another 5-10 minutes. While waiting, I noticed a sign advertising tea for $2 during happy hour. I asked the staff about the price difference, as my to-go tea was charged at $3.50. The person at the counter explained that the $2 price was for dine-in only. I found this confusing, as the tea was served in the same paper cup for both dine-in and to-go orders.
This experience left a poor taste, and will not visit again.

Food: 4

Service: 2