Chennai Express | Our Story
South Indian cooking in the heart of Seattle
Chennai Express is a South Indian restaurant at 305 Bell Street in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood. The menu spans dosas, thalis, Chettinad dishes, and biryanis — all prepared to order.
The food we're known for
Dosas are the heart of the menu — crispy, made to order, served with sambar and fresh chutneys. The kitchen also turns out biryanis, Malabar paratha, medu vada, and Chettinad specialties.
From the south, made here
Every dish draws from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Chettinad tradition — the copper pot biryani, ghee podi dosa, and chana masala with paratha, each made with real attention to detail.
What guests keep coming back for
Guests consistently call out the crispy dosas, friendly service, and flavors that are hard to find elsewhere in Seattle. Chennai Express holds a 4.7 rating and is regularly named one of the city's best South Indian spots.
A neighborhood spot in Belltown
Located at 305 Bell Street in Belltown — easy to reach, open for dine-in and takeout, and available on DoorDash and Uber Eats for delivery.
Seattle roots, South Indian soul
Inside, a painting of the Space Needle hangs on the wall — a small nod to the city Chennai Express has made its home. The space is clean and welcoming, the service straightforward, and the goal has always been simple: good food, honestly made.