The food is overpriced for the quality. The butter chicken was sour, probably there was excess tomato in it. We orders a paneer hare pyaz, the word hare means green in Hindi. But all we got was butter paneer, a brown curry. The lamb biryani had a stingy quantity of lamb, mostly bone pieces. The chilli chicken and baby corn appetizer were very good but at $15 or so a piece that’s a premium. We learnt that the management had changed and the restaurant will be called inde spice. Looking at the good reviews for this place it seems like the new management is doing a bad job. Not coming here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Vidyaa G
Had a wonderful dine in experience on a weekend night. Food tasted fresh and good . A special shoutout to the exceptional service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vera F.
I'm a novice when it comes to Indian food. I have had some very bad Indian food. But this was excellent. So good. So flavorful. Excellent rice. The waiter recommended the chicken tiki masala and lamb Josh Rogan. Both were so delicious. It's BYOB. So bring your own wine. But definitely try it. Naan was excellent.
Rakesh Sachar
I had ordered the chicken tikka masala, but was served the butter chicken. Inquiring with the server, I was advised that two are nearly the same with a chuckled Response. Unfortunately, for him, I know the difference between the two dishes.Butter chicken Was dry and had no moisture and Hence very chewy.The dosa left a lot to be desired with the texture or quality of the core ingredients, not on par with its south Indian competitors in ChicagolandThis was my first visit to Chennai express bistro
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka
salman ali
This joint is confused. The menu is from the previous owners from what the disgruntled waiter told us. The new menu is not it bro. Just save yourself the hassle.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kamlesh Amin
We went as friends group of 4 .Very well received and table was ready.We were disappointed to know the chef is gone ,we were informed rt away and were promised better but little different menu.Not disappointed at all .Ram is good at what he does and he come from cooking family.Oldmunk chicken was good to start.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Doug Ostapa
First time here. Food was very good! Lamb vindaloo had perfect spice.Service excellent!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala
Theresa J.
We had takeout a few weeks ago and it was delicious! We had Saag Paneer and Butter Chicken and both were excellent. I am looking forward to going back and trying more dishes!
Vicki Johnson
Very clean, friendly staff and amazing food! Eat Indian cuisine in the area!Vegetarian options: Lots of options for vegetarians- more than I’ve ever seen!
We've had take out here once. Really good with a spice level that is nice and flavor that I've rarely had more than once in the same place. Everything we had was excellent! Cannot wait to try bamboo biryanis this weekend!
July B
Chennai Express Bistro, presents an inviting atmosphere that is quintessentially Indian, capturing the essence of India's rich culture.The ambiance is a highlight, offering an authentic and charming setting for diners.Service at Chennai Express Bistro is a mixed bag.The staff are courteous and embody the warm hospitality India is known for. However, there's a noticeable gap in the premium service one might expect, which feels somewhat out of step with the overall ambiance.The culinary journey here is, unfortunately, inconsistent. While the chicken dishes are commendable for their taste and preparation, the lamb dishes suffer from significant flaws. One was served burnt, severely impacting its flavor and texture, and another lamb dish was disappointingly undercooked, with a cold center that hinted at improper thawing practices.The Naan, a staple in Indian cuisine, also missed the mark. Overcooked, it lacked the softness and fluffiness that is characteristic of this beloved bread. Moreover, the overall flavor profile of the dishes was underwhelming. The vibrancy and depth of spices, which are the hallmarks of Indian cuisine, were noticeably absent.This lack of strong, aromatic spices resulted in dishes that felt lackluster and unauthentic.Regrettably, we chose not to sample the desserts due to delays in service, primarily attributed to the restaurant being understaffed and missing a cook at the time of our visit. This is an area where the management could focus on to enhance the dining experience.Despite these shortcomings, Chennai Express Bistro does have its strengths and potential for improvement. For those curious about Indian cuisine, it may still be worth a visit to form your own opinion. However, based on this experience, I can only extend a 2-star rating.Chennai Express Bistro has the ambiance and potential to be a top contender in the culinary scene but needs to address these inconsistencies to truly shine
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Subrahmanya Hegde
I used to go to this restaurant regularly and often placed order many times !! But today I placed an order through Uber eats and received confirmation also after waiting for more than an hour the driver calls me from the restaurant that they don’t have an order !! When I contacted the restaurant the owner picked up and he says there is ownership change and we do not accept Uber eats and you can order again through door dash or Grubhub!! I try to explain I received confirmation but he was so rude. And says I don’t have time to argue with you do whatever you want !! The previous owner did not handed over properly and he says it is not his problem !! He was so rude and just banged phone !!! I will never go back again !! The ownership change and their online app orders looks like it’s customer problem and not the owner who supposedly running the business!!! I don’t appreciate never experience such rude restaurant owners
Service: 1
James Neil
Amazing! Best Indian food I’ve had since moving to Illinois. On top of that the service was fantastic! Will be back and recommend to all interested.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Samosa, Fried Rice, Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala
Amit Sinha
The staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was of great taste (unique in some aspects). I will return to the place in the future and would recommend to my friends and family.Vegetarian options: Kothu paratha was a great option
Great food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is overpriced for the quality. The butter chicken was sour, probably there was excess tomato in it. We orders a paneer hare pyaz, the word hare means green in Hindi. But all we got was butter paneer, a brown curry. The lamb biryani had a stingy quantity of lamb, mostly bone pieces. The chilli chicken and baby corn appetizer were very good but at $15 or so a piece that’s a premium. We learnt that the management had changed and the restaurant will be called inde spice. Looking at the good reviews for this place it seems like the new management is doing a bad job. Not coming here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Had a wonderful dine in experience on a weekend night. Food tasted fresh and good . A special shoutout to the exceptional service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm a novice when it comes to Indian food. I have had some very bad Indian food. But this was excellent. So good. So flavorful. Excellent rice. The waiter recommended the chicken tiki masala and lamb Josh Rogan. Both were so delicious. It's BYOB. So bring your own wine. But definitely try it. Naan was excellent.
I had ordered the chicken tikka masala, but was served the butter chicken. Inquiring with the server, I was advised that two are nearly the same with a chuckled Response. Unfortunately, for him, I know the difference between the two dishes.Butter chicken Was dry and had no moisture and Hence very chewy.The dosa left a lot to be desired with the texture or quality of the core ingredients, not on par with its south Indian competitors in ChicagolandThis was my first visit to Chennai express bistro
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka
This joint is confused. The menu is from the previous owners from what the disgruntled waiter told us. The new menu is not it bro. Just save yourself the hassle.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We went as friends group of 4 .Very well received and table was ready.We were disappointed to know the chef is gone ,we were informed rt away and were promised better but little different menu.Not disappointed at all .Ram is good at what he does and he come from cooking family.Oldmunk chicken was good to start.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time here. Food was very good! Lamb vindaloo had perfect spice.Service excellent!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tikka Masala
We had takeout a few weeks ago and it was delicious! We had Saag Paneer and Butter Chicken and both were excellent. I am looking forward to going back and trying more dishes!
Very clean, friendly staff and amazing food! Eat Indian cuisine in the area!Vegetarian options: Lots of options for vegetarians- more than I’ve ever seen!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Samosa, Butter Chicken
Restaurantji Recommends
We've had take out here once. Really good with a spice level that is nice and flavor that I've rarely had more than once in the same place. Everything we had was excellent! Cannot wait to try bamboo biryanis this weekend!
Chennai Express Bistro, presents an inviting atmosphere that is quintessentially Indian, capturing the essence of India's rich culture.The ambiance is a highlight, offering an authentic and charming setting for diners.Service at Chennai Express Bistro is a mixed bag.The staff are courteous and embody the warm hospitality India is known for. However, there's a noticeable gap in the premium service one might expect, which feels somewhat out of step with the overall ambiance.The culinary journey here is, unfortunately, inconsistent. While the chicken dishes are commendable for their taste and preparation, the lamb dishes suffer from significant flaws. One was served burnt, severely impacting its flavor and texture, and another lamb dish was disappointingly undercooked, with a cold center that hinted at improper thawing practices.The Naan, a staple in Indian cuisine, also missed the mark. Overcooked, it lacked the softness and fluffiness that is characteristic of this beloved bread. Moreover, the overall flavor profile of the dishes was underwhelming. The vibrancy and depth of spices, which are the hallmarks of Indian cuisine, were noticeably absent.This lack of strong, aromatic spices resulted in dishes that felt lackluster and unauthentic.Regrettably, we chose not to sample the desserts due to delays in service, primarily attributed to the restaurant being understaffed and missing a cook at the time of our visit. This is an area where the management could focus on to enhance the dining experience.Despite these shortcomings, Chennai Express Bistro does have its strengths and potential for improvement. For those curious about Indian cuisine, it may still be worth a visit to form your own opinion. However, based on this experience, I can only extend a 2-star rating.Chennai Express Bistro has the ambiance and potential to be a top contender in the culinary scene but needs to address these inconsistencies to truly shine
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
I used to go to this restaurant regularly and often placed order many times !! But today I placed an order through Uber eats and received confirmation also after waiting for more than an hour the driver calls me from the restaurant that they don’t have an order !! When I contacted the restaurant the owner picked up and he says there is ownership change and we do not accept Uber eats and you can order again through door dash or Grubhub!! I try to explain I received confirmation but he was so rude. And says I don’t have time to argue with you do whatever you want !! The previous owner did not handed over properly and he says it is not his problem !! He was so rude and just banged phone !!! I will never go back again !! The ownership change and their online app orders looks like it’s customer problem and not the owner who supposedly running the business!!! I don’t appreciate never experience such rude restaurant owners
Service: 1
Amazing! Best Indian food I’ve had since moving to Illinois. On top of that the service was fantastic! Will be back and recommend to all interested.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Samosa, Fried Rice, Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala
The staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was of great taste (unique in some aspects). I will return to the place in the future and would recommend to my friends and family.Vegetarian options: Kothu paratha was a great option
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5