Chettinadu Indian Cuisine: Authentic Southern Indian Cuisine in Rockville, MD

Really enjoyed this place. Went after ordering online and wanted to see the place. I’m glad I found an Indian place which is authentic by DMV standards. Will be coming back! The owner is also so nice and kind and really everything about this place was lovely. They truly care about your food experience

Dosa was very nice. I also had fried rice with chicken and it was okay.

Chettinadu Indian Restaurant in Rockville is truly a hidden gem! Since my last visit, they’ve completely overhauled the ambience, and it looks amazing—modern yet still cozy and welcoming. We tried Chicken Sukka, Chicken Kothamalli, Chicken 65, Chana Masala, and the Bread Basket. Every dish was packed with authentic flavors and spices that really stood out. Honestly, the food was so good that we didn’t just enjoy it—we loved it so much we’ve already been coming back a few times in the past couple of months. The Chicken Kothamalli and Chicken Sukka, in particular, are my absolute favorites. Bold, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. I’ll definitely be back again to explore more of their menu. If you’re looking for authentic South Indian food with great taste and a refreshed ambience, this spot is a must-visit in Rockville.

We started with two appetizers: chicken drumsticks and the special chicken roast dry of the day, both of which were good. For the main course, we first had parotta with chicken salna, which was the best dish we ordered. Next, we tried the Thalappakkattu mutton biryani, which was quite good, followed by the special chicken roast fry biryani—unfortunately, this was a big letdown and a disappointing affair. We ended our meal with filter coffee, which was superb. Overall, I would recommend this place for its excellent appetizers and well-paired combinations like parotta with non-veg curries, as well as select biryani options. Don't miss their filter coffee if you're a fan of it.

Great place to dine with friends, offers tasty food, and has good service. Tried paneer pepper, mirchi bajji, rava masala dosa, chicken biryani, chicken veruval, Chettinad chicken, noodles, veggies Palau and chillie paneer. All the food items were very good and tasty. Food portions were good and priced reasonably. Thus was our 4th visit and had a sumptuous meal. Will always go back, anytime.

This place is incredible!!! Got a great recommendation from my server to try the kara kulambu okra and it is my new favorite dish! The biryanis are also amazing here and the service is always great. They have a huge menu too and everything I’ve gotten has been super good.

Strange place - hidden in a back alley of a strip mall. Was in the area servicing car and wanted to find somewhere close. Service was good. Was instantly interested in the Vegi Thali which is my favorite - it's like a sampler plate. It was OK, lot's of variety but nothing really stood out in the tray. Nice that there was rice, and two types of breads. Not that spicey. I have to say I'm a bit picky about Indian food having worked in Silicon Valley for most of my career. It was OK but not good enough that I'd try it again.

The staff is super friendly and accomodating. Genuinely good people! My husband and I found this place about 6 weeks ago and since then it's been a weekly dining affair. The masala dosas are thin and crispy. There are four chutneys that come with the dosas and they are all excellent. Typically we only find two chutneys. The sambar is really good too. My personal favorite is the Nandu (crab) Poriyal. If you are a crab lover, this is a must. Just crab meat delicately seasoned with spices. If I had to choose a last meal on this earth, it would be this. The Chettinadu prawn masala is another favorite. I typically go for the South Indian fare but my husband likes the chicken tikka masala. It has so much more flavor than what I have had at restaurants in the US that specialize in North Indian food. Another reviewer was right, Chettinadu is a hidden gem! My only dings for atmosphere is I personally do not like the music videos on all the time, and volume can be a bit loud.