Chennai Delicacy

We ordered the butter chicken, fish curry and chicken chettinad and must say it was yumm..really enjoyed it. Planning to buy goat briyani next time

After driving past this place multiple times, I finally decided to stop in and I was really glad I did. It's a small location designed for takeout. Think: meal-prep type packaging.
I got chicken chettinad: spicy but so flavorful! And chicken biryani: delicious and comforting. The two items together came to $19, BUT I have gotten 3 full meals out of it that I wished wouldn't have ended. I love that kind of value! I especially appreciated that the chicken was cut into good size pieces rather than small, crumbly sized pieces. (Maybe that's just me)
The owner was a delight to speak with. He told me about his business and his food. He takes great pride in the service he provides for hospitals and the general public with his very authentic cuisine.
I'm looking forward to stopping in again!

I found myself in the neighborhood, and hungry, at 1pm on a Saturday, so decided to give Chennai Delicacy a try. I had long wondered what kind of restaurant could operate in such a small building.

Mystery solved! They have several varieties of dishes prepackaged in takeout containers, and ready to go. The owner was very helpful in showing their wares. I ate a samosa ($1) while I was standing there, and it was delicious. The owner also gave me a sample of a dessert, I think halwa, that was pretty wonderful as well.

I took away a container of Chicken Chettinad ($9), and it made for a very good lunch. The quantity of chicken was very generous, I would guess at least 10 ounces. The meat was tender and juicy and so loaded with spices that it resembled lamb in color. I thought the spice level was perfect, a nice warming that enhanced the flavors and got the endorphins flowing.

The owner is very proud of food quality, and justifiably so. However, I'm with the chorus that feels that rice (either plain or a simple pilaf) and/or bread are needed for a complete meal, hence 4 stars. I think this would draw more customers, and provide more revenue a well.

I hope the owners are keeping an eye on the food truck scene in Cleveland. They could kill with a truck.