CHENNAI EXPRESS RESTAURANT FREE

Although it’s hard for me to speak to the differences of flavor in each item, they tasted as though each was made using a different mix of spices. It was a delightfully crispy melody of fried onions and chickpea flour. If I had to pick a favorite from the sampler, I’d go with the Pakora. In this case though you don’t need the ketchup, because tamarind tastes good on everything, and the mint sauce is a refreshing change of pace. But hey if it tastes good, it’s not wrong. The dish came accompanied with a tamarind chutney sauce and a mint sauce typically used for the Samosa and the spring roll (if I remember correctly?), and ketchup for some of the others – an American thing. Included was a fried lentil doughnut (vada), a spring roll (vegetable), fried fritters made with chicken and spices (chicken pakora), fried pastry stuffed with potato and peas (Samosa) and onion, spinach and chickpea flour fritters (pakora). A lot of delicious food.Īfter sipping on a warm cup of Masala chai, a spiced Indian tea with milk, we started with the Chennai sampler($6.95), an assortment of dishes from the appetizer list. We stopped in this week for lunch and ordered more than enough for a double date.

CHENNAI EXPRESS RESTAURANT FREE

Should that be the case you might want to take advantage of their take out or free (downtown) delivery. I have no doubt lines will be forming before too long. This food is fresh and made to order with your choice of heat. If you’re a fan of good food, Indian or any other, stop in soon. Chennai Express offers a long list of traditional dishes and house-made sauces including my all time favorite, tamarind. I can’t say I’m any type of expert when it comes to Indian food, but I have a pretty firm grasp on what tastes good. This was only their second week open, though that didn’t seem to show in the food quality or service. We hear that bigger menus are on their way. The difference, he explained, is in the spices and the Dosas that are much more common in the southern cuisine. Our waiter explained that their food is south Indian while most/all other Indian restaurants in town are north Indian. The decor is stark with a pinch of elegant and a dash of India that includes white table clothes, covered chairs, and traditional Indian music. There is plenty of comfortable seating in this modest dining establishment right across from Shea’s Performing Arts, and next door to District. Don’t let the express part throw you off – it’s not a quick order, franchise type joint.

New to downtown’s Theater District is the Chennai Express India Restaurant. Update: This restaurant has moved to 1460 Hertel Ave!ĭine-in, Carryout & Delivery 7 days a week

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