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Nestled in the heart of Chantilly, Virginia, Chennai Express Restaurant welcomes you to a journey of culinary delight. Launched in 2017, this beloved South Indian eatery delights taste buds with authentic flavors and vibrant cultural decor. Immerse yourself in the charm and tradition that fills Chennai Express Restaurant, and let every bite transport your senses to the lively streets of India. Indulge in a tantalizing menu, an homage to South Indian heritage, and experience a feast for the senses that pays tribute to the beautiful Taste of Chennai.
Southern Indian staples like dosas, biryani & spicy curries plated in a basic, sit-down place.
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Address: 14516 Lee Rd Unit B, Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: (703) 961-1600
Website: http://chennaiexpressva.com/
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Chennai Express, 14516 Lee Rd, #B, Chantilly, VA 20151, US
Chennai Express in Chantilly, VA offers a delectable array of South Indian dishes, including authentic thalis, tiffins, biryanis, and fast food specialties.
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Prasoon Dhungana
Chennai Express is honestly a pleasant surprise now. It used to be a bit worn down and I mostly stuck to takeout, but after their major interior renovation around January 24, 2026, the place feels completely refreshed. Super clean, bright, and actually very comfortable to sit down and enjoy a proper meal. It finally feels like a restaurant you want to dine in, not just grab food and run.
I ordered the masala paper dosa and it was really good, crispy, light, and nicely done. I still personally think Woodland Veg Restaurant has the edge when it comes to dosa, but for Chantilly, especially if you are visiting Costco nearby, Chennai Express is a solid option. The chutneys were decent, though a bit on the bland side for my taste, but still enjoyable overall.
I also had the fish fry, forgot to take a picture, but wow, that was excellent. Properly cooked, flavorful, and easily a 5 out of 5. Yummm is the only word that fits.
Food gets a 5, service was friendly and smooth so another 5, and cleanliness now is also a solid 5. If you visited before and were turned off by the old ambiance, I would strongly recommend giving Chennai Express another try. The upgrade makes a big difference and the food still delivers.
… moreI ordered the masala paper dosa and it was really good, crispy, light, and nicely done. I still personally think Woodland Veg Restaurant has the edge when it comes to dosa, but for Chantilly, especially if you are visiting Costco nearby, Chennai Express is a solid option. The chutneys were decent, though a bit on the bland side for my taste, but still enjoyable overall.
I also had the fish fry, forgot to take a picture, but wow, that was excellent. Properly cooked, flavorful, and easily a 5 out of 5. Yummm is the only word that fits.
Food gets a 5, service was friendly and smooth so another 5, and cleanliness now is also a solid 5. If you visited before and were turned off by the old ambiance, I would strongly recommend giving Chennai Express another try. The upgrade makes a big difference and the food still delivers.
Stephen Marone
If I rated this lower my in-laws might disown me. It’s tough to find good South Indian food, but this place hits the mark. The dosa is amazing and the biryani is delicious. The chicken 65 is also a most have. Only down side is that it looks run down from the outside.
… moreNabhoneel Sil Upadhyay
A hidden gem. The store serves food with paper plates, plastic cups, and plastic forks and spoons and looks pretty run down from the outside, but the food is extremely good. The food tasted like authentic South Indian food like ones I have tasted in India. My mother ordered the dosa and it was the biggest dosa I’ve ever seen. I ordered the mutton chettinad and it was very spicy (as I would expect from chettinad) and what I liked was that it had dry red chilis floating in it (which made me feel like it was authentic). Would recommend
… moreDee
I’ve ordered food from this place and I can vouch for the Thalapakati goat biriyani and the chicken 65. The goat biriyani is flavourful, has generous portions of meat, and is more than enough for two people to share. Same with the chicken 65 — generous quantity for sharing but it’s not the usual chicken 65 which is slightly gravy-ish. This is just boneless chicken pieces, marinated in spices and deep fried — but it does taste good. I tried the ambur chicken biriyani but it was quite meh imo. The rice was unnecessarily spicy and it lacked flavour. Better to avoid the ambur style biriyani.
When I had visited the restaurant a few months ago, it had glaring hygiene issues in the dining area but the management seems to have finally taken that into consideration. Earlier, many people would simply order takeout instead of choosing to dine in. However, the dining space layout has changed and the place looks cleaner, more hygienic, and well-maintained than before! Hoping that they keep up this streak for long. 🙂
… moreWhen I had visited the restaurant a few months ago, it had glaring hygiene issues in the dining area but the management seems to have finally taken that into consideration. Earlier, many people would simply order takeout instead of choosing to dine in. However, the dining space layout has changed and the place looks cleaner, more hygienic, and well-maintained than before! Hoping that they keep up this streak for long. 🙂
prasanya murugan
Food was Heavenly!!!! One of the best South Indian food…I tried their chicken 65, veg Kothu parotta and chappathi… quantity was very good amount of food for the price. Chicken 65 was piping hot and tasted very good. Kothu parotta was Fabulous ( we travelled 4 hours just for that) and chappathi was very soft and felt fresh no oil was there but gravy that they gave for chappathi was okay. Would Highly recommend this place… Has limited seating and gets crowded easily… As for Ambiance it was not great but Food was too good to notice the Ambiance.
… moreWestWind Crossing
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.
… moreI 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.
progga ahmed
Best Dosa in the DMV area. Seating is very limited. And had to wait little longer than expected. But it worth. Food was delicious. Fall in love with their Dosa. Parata was good too.
… moreShivani Adusumilli
Best South Indian food in the area, must try the thalappakatti goat biryani available only on weekends, we’ve been ordering it every couple of weeks for 5+ years now! Very flavorful and the meat is soft. We also regularly order the kotthu parata and enjoy trying the holiday specials, it’s the best way to try something new instead of being tempted by the usual favorites
… moreSri Bandi
Amazing food. Been a fan for their rasam from 5 years. Definitely try it if you have a cold. All the items are flavorful and portion size is great. Self service is nice too. Rasam, parotta curry and noodles are my favorite.
… moreRam’s other email
Some of the food really taste good but some of them aren’t really. Choose your food wisely.
Thalapakatti Goat Biryani is our favourite but not the chicken TB.
The place is so small and the interior ambience need to be improved a lot
… moreThalapakatti Goat Biryani is our favourite but not the chicken TB.
The place is so small and the interior ambience need to be improved a lot