Chennai Express

A 4.5I've been to this place multiple times, and it has always met my expectations. I first tried their breakfast, then explored their biryanis and buffet. They consistently serve tasty food in all these categories. A special mention goes to their puri, Chicken 65 biryani, and kothu parotta--they're simply outstanding.The restaurant is conveniently located at the corner of the building next to CVS.This restaurant would stay in top 5 India restaurants around the Detroit area.

Eating at Chennai Express is the closest you'll feel to being in Tamil Nadu in Southeast Michigan. I've eaten at Chennai Express a couple of times now, and it's always been an excellent experience overall -- great food, great service, and to top it off, it feels like home. They've got a solid menu of options, including all of your favorite South Indian dishes as well as a few other non- standard options. I love the Mysore Masala Dosa here, but their curries and Biriyanis are excellent too. The interior is pretty simple and straightforward, but there's something to be said for a no-nonsense approach to good food. Santhosh is always really nice -- helpful with the menu for those who are less familiar, and especially makes you feel like you're back in India if you speak Tamil! Pro Tip: they have a weekend special menu that's only available on Sundays! It's featured lots of authentic and rare dishes in the past, so I'd recommend checking it out on Instagram to see what they'll be offering for the coming Sunday! Overall, definitely check out Chennai Express if you're looking for good South Indian food anywhere remotely near Plymouth, MI!

pongal banana leaf lunch was so delicious. Service , variety and taste was amazing. thanks for taking the time to provide feast for us. looking forward to next celebration

Looking back it wasn't too much trouble to mix the food myself on a separate plate, also they give you a free water bottle with your meal. You have an option to dine in as well In a nice clean area, they even put your food in a plate for you to enjoy.

My brother and I stopped in tonight and ordered take out. It was a very busy place for a Tuesday with a lot of take out business. The staff worked efficiently to keep the orders flowing. The staff seemed to know most of the customers. They helped me to select my order former the huge selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian meal. There is something on the menu for everyone. We ordered Saag with chicken, chicken biryani, lamb chukka. After a short wait we were on our way home with our meal. All were a taste treat with very different flavors. The dining area is pretty basic, some decorations, but a clean and friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend Chennai Express. I will be back to try one of the many dishes offered.

This is a small place and would prefer to take carry out then go and eat there. We liked the South Indian food from this place like the Biriyani, pepper masala, karampodi chicken, goat chukka, paratha. However did not like the North Indian style chicken butter masala or paneer items. I will stick to the southern dishes.Service was very good.

This food was so so delicious, we ordered for our office, got about $115 worth of food and it was a lot! It was our first time ordering and the food was quick, I liked ordering online, it would be nice if there was more descriptions though. We ordered Butter Chicken, rice, naan, chicken coconut korma and aloo gobi.

Very good food. Huge menu, super friendly staff. They should have a "the chennai menu" several authentic to chennai (a metro city in South India) dishes are hidden in the huge menu. Like parotta paya, idly vada, Set dosa fish curry and filter coffee. Most of the dishes that we ordered were awesome. Some recommendations,, the coconut korma, veg biriyani, any dosa variety. Get idly only if it is hot or made to order, it was cold. Definitely try tender coconut payasam ( sweet) The manager Santhosh is very friendly, he kind of upsells stuff, so be careful . The ambience itself is kind of a dive. Don't expect a dine in experience. Super casual place.

Ordered takeout from here in October when we visited friend and it was amazing first time trying it.I recommend the Chicken Briyani, lamb/or goat chuka, and chicken 65.

The food here is SO authentic, and so flavorful. Flavors are complex. When they advertise a specific type biryani, it actually tastes like the region it's from. Food is not super oily, like at many other places. One of the most authentic Indian restaurants I've found in Michigan so far. We will be back! No pictures of food because I ate it too quickly. But we got rasam, thalapakati chicken biryani, and chicken chettinad. Check their Instagram for weekend items and specials.