Chennai express is the best South Indian food joint in the entire DMV area. No other restaurant comes close to the quality of their food. It is a simple restaurant setup nothing special setup but the food is mind blowing and all dishes are authentic and amazing ! If you have never eaten here you are missing out on some mouthwatering delicacies.

Bustling, authentic South Indian dosa spot! While the restaurant is a hole in the wall, it was packed - I can see why! The crispy Masala dosa was flavorful and ginormous, 2 feet long! I really enjoyed the Peanut sauce on the side. The spiced potato Masala had a mild kick. The Chennai Dosa Special was fun to try with thicker spongy dosa like large circular pancakes and Mixed Vegetable Korma sauce. While the enjoyed it, I would save my appetite for the crispy Masala Dosa. The staff was really nice and patient. My little tots got antsy and restless, and made a bit of a mess on the seats and floor, and the staff humbly cleaned it up. There are Happy Hour specials and also Daily specials. Excited to come back to check out the specials and get some Masala Dosa!

This is my favorite place in NOVA for indo chinese. I always get the chilli chicken and the flavors are so perfect with a good proportion of sauces and spices. I've tried other dishes too and everything tastes great but it is a different palette of flavors as it is has some Tamil Nadu influence which is something I have limited exposure to. The best part is the portion size, for the affordable price, the portions are really large. It is a self-service place which is why its called Chennai express but the staff are really kind. Overall, one of the most consistent and money for value indian restaurants in the city.

Most of their food is good and tasty but only little spicy but manageable. Their food basically suits south indians customers. I normally do a take out because the restaurant is always packed most of the time but I enjoy their food for even a take out

Been here a few times now over the last few years. Food was great. We got biriyani, chicken lollipop and the aloo dosa. All was good. We ordered everything medium and it was spicy. The service was good. The ambiance was low key. We went in sweatpants and nobody cares which is great lol

This is one of my favorite places for a snack or meal in Northern Virginia. I always get the masala dosa and hot chai. It comes with a giant crepe filled with flavorful potato and spices. Then you guys various dips and stew on the side. It's enough for two people to share if you're not that hungry, but I can eat an order all by myself. Service is fast and efficient. Sometimes the restaurant can be very busy and they can run out of tables, so on occasion I just order to go. But I love eating in the restaurant because sometimes I want to order more! It's so good.

Was googling for some South Indian restaurant near chantilly and found this place . The food and overall experience was ok . I thought of giving a 3 star but bumped it upto 4 .. actually a 3.25 restaurant . Service could be better . Ambience wasn't that good . Tables were close to each other and hardly any space to move around . Food wise it was ok. Chutneys weren't that good . I liked kal dosa and chick curry . Chilly parotta was average . Cheese dos was good . Wish the chutneys were a bit more spicy/ tangy and had some salt in it . Overall a ok experience . 3/5 but bumped it to 4 !