Where Kerala’s Grandest Onam Sadhya Feasts Are Being Served This Year

As Kerala prepares for the auspicious festival of Onam, the kitchens all across the country are also gearing up to serve one of India's most cherished culinary traditions- the Onam Sadhya. Inspired by the traditions and cultures of Onam, this feast is a true representation of the festival and its importance. For this year's celebration, we have picked out the best Onam Sadhyas that you should have on your 'must- try' list.

Mumbai

ITC Grand Central, Mumbai

This Onam, one can indulge in a meal that isn’t just delicious but also truly authentic. At ITC Grand Central, Mumbai, experience Kerala’s most cherished harvest festival by feasting on a professionally designed menu that brings traditions, and flavours alive.  Along with authentic dishes such as Sambaram, Payar Thoran, Kootu Curry, Avial, Olan, Kalan, Erissery, Paruppu Thalichathu, Kaita Chakka Pachadi, Palada Payasam, Sambar, Tomato Rasam and Kuthari Choru, the meal is accompanied by special festive accompaniments including Kaya Varuthathu, Sharkara Upperi, Puli Inji, Naranga Achar and crisp Papadam.

Venue: Dakshin, ITC Grand Central, Mumbai 

Date: 16th August to 26th August 2026 

Timing: Lunch: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm & Dinner: 7:30 pm - 11:45 pm 

Price: INR 3,250 + taxes

HyLo, Mumbai

If your idea of celebrating Onam includes a traditional sit-down feast, rooted in familiar traditions and customs, then HyLo, Kala Ghoda is an ideal option for you. Begin with accompaniments including Pazham Nurukku, Mango Pickle, Lime Pickle, Injipuli, Banana Chips, Jaggery Banana Chips, move on to Masala Vada, Kozhukattai, Parippu, Pazham Pulissery, Vendakkai Sambar, and Lemon Rasam, followed by vegetable preparations. Finish the meal with their Thayir Sadham, followed by Ada Pradhaman and Parippu Pradhaman, alongside banana and paan.

Venue: HyLo, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai

Date: 26th August 2026 

Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM 

Price: INR 1,299++ per person

JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar

A 26-dish feast that packs Kerala’s festive spirit into one very delicious box. Think fluffy Palakkadan Matta Rice with dal and ghee, comforting Sambar, creamy Avial, earthy Thoran, delicate Olan and Kalan, tangy Pachadis, crunchy banana chips, Sharkara Varatti, Pappadam, Inji Puli and mango pickle. And because no Sadya is complete without something sweet, it all ends with a warm, silky Ada Pradhaman. The Sadya comes in a banana leaf-lined bento box—proof that a traditional feast can travel without losing its soul.

Venue: JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar

Date: 16th August – 26th August 2026;

Special Lunch at JW Café on 26th August

Santosham

This Onam, Santosham brings back its much-loved Great Onam Sadhya 2026—a banana-leaf feast packed with 40+ dishes and all the comforting chaos of a proper Kerala spread. Start with pachadis, pickles and podis, then dig into Parippu Curry, Varutharacha Sambar, Rasam, Kalan, Olan, Avial, Kootu Curry, Pulissery, Thoran and Mezhukkupuratti. There’s rice, Thayir Sadam and all the essential extras, from Neyyappam and Sharkara Varatti to Chakka Upperi, banana, ghee, mor milagai and pappadam. The grand finale brings three kinds of sweet: Palada Pradhaman, Parippu Pradhaman and Semiya Payasam. Served unlimited, because stopping at one round would rather miss the point..

Venue: Santosham (Marine Drive, Powai, Thane)

Date: 21st to 23rd, 26th, 28th to 30th August 2026 (Marine Drive, Powai); 26th August 2026 (Thane)

Time: 11AM-5PM & 7PM-10PM

Price: INR 1,449++

The Merchants at Fairmont Mumbai

Created in collaboration with Backwaters Chechie, led by Shobha Pillai Cutinho, The Merchants at Fairmont Mumbai is organising Onam Aaghosham. Think Kaya Upperi, Sharkara Varatti, Parippu Vada, Manga Achar and Inji Puli, followed by Pineapple and Beetroot Pachadi, Avial, Olan, Kaalan, Erissery and a medley of Thorans. Kerala Matta Rice arrives with Parippu, Nei, Sambar and Rasam, alongside Appam with Vegetable Stew, Kappa Vevichadhu and Manga Kanthari Mulagu Chammandi. The sweet finish brings Ada Pradhaman, Parippu Pradhaman and Thiruvonam Paal Payasam, followed by Sambharam and filter coffee. Add live music, performing arts and crafts, and you have a complete Onam celebration.

Venue: The Merchants, Fairmont Mumbai 

Date: 22nd August, 2026 

Time: Lunch & Dinner 

Ammakai

This Onam, Ammakai is bringing the flavours of home to the table with a special Sadhya inspired by the dishes that shaped Shilpa Shetty's childhood. Rooted in family traditions and recipes passed down through generations, the experience celebrates warmth, nostalgia, and togetherness that define the auspicious festival of Onam. Served at a shared community table, guests can enjoy a 22-item vegetarian Sadhya featuring recipes that capture the sweet, sour, spicy, and tangy flavours of an authentic Onam feast.

Venue: Ammakai, Mumbai

Date: August 22-23, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM-2:00 PM; 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

Price: INR 1,450 (Inclusive of taxes)

South Stories x Blah! Bombay

This Onam, South Stories is bringing the festive spirit of Kerala to Blah! Bombay's BKC and Santacruz Outlets with a traditional Onam Sadhya. Known for it's contemporary yet authentic take on South Indian food, the brand will be serving a 27-dish feast on a banana, celebrating the flavours of Kerala. Paired with Blah! Bombay's vibrant atmosphere, it makes for a memorable way to savour one of India's most cherished festive meals.

Venue: Blah!Bombay, BKC, Santacruz

Date: August 21-23, 2026

Time: 12:30 PM; 1:30PM; 2:30 PM

Price: INR 1,500 per person

Bengaluru

Kappa Chakka Kandhari

Award-winning Kerala speciality restaurant Kappa Chakka Kandhari is bringing a 25-dish traditional vegetarian meal to the table. Prepared by cooks from Kerala, the spread is packed with classics—from tangy Inji Puli, Manga Achar and Pineapple Pachadi to creamy Avial, Olan, Thoran and Koottu Kari, alongside Nei-Parippu, Matta Rice, Sambar, Kalan and Rasam. The sweet finish is a serious affair, with Palada Payasam, Ada Pradhaman, Payaru Payasam and Chakka Pradhaman. For home celebrations, an Onasadhya Box serves 5–6, while special Payasams are also available for takeaway. Consider this your sign to make lunch plans—and arrive hungry.

Venues: Kappa Chakka Kandhari, No.10, Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai

 Kappa Chakka Kandhari, 6th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore

Date: August 25-26, 2026

Time: Multiple time slots available for lunch only

Price: INR 1,980 per head for adults and INR 1,180/- for children Incl. taxes

The Leela Palace, Bengaluru

The Leela Palace, Bengaluru, is celebrating its quarter-century with an elaborate Onam Sadhya and Thiruvonam experience. Featuring live instrumental music, Kathakali and Mohiniyattam, the feast is scheduled to be held at Jamavar, the Indian speciality restaurant. Expect a festive spread rooted in Kerala’s culinary traditions, with seasonal ingredients, time-honoured recipes and plenty of that comforting, celebratory Sadhya magic. Served by chefs in traditional attire, each course arrives with the warmth and ritual that make Onam dining feel like a proper occasion. Think vibrant flavours, generous portions and a table designed for sharing with family and friends.

Venue: Jamavar, The Leela Palace, Bengaluru

Date: 17th to 26th August, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Price: INR 3,250++ per person

Thiruvonam Special 

Date: 26th August 2026

Seating I: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Seating II: 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Timings: Lunch: 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm; Dinner: 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm

The Filter Coffee, Bengaluru

For this year’s Onam celebration, The Filter Coffee is organising a two day Onam Sadhya with different menus for each day. Served on banana leaf, each menu consisting of 32 authentic vegetarian dishes reflects the true timeless and rich flavours of Kerala. Guests can look forward to festive favourites such as Sakkara Varatti, Nendram Upperi, Kalan, Olan, and several other traditional delicacies that celebrate the rich flavours of Kerala on the first day. On the second day, guests can enjoy a refreshed festive spread featuring Paruppu Vadai, Pazhampori (SFG), Pineapple Pachadi, Cucumber Pachadi, etc. 

Venues: Kalyan Nagar, Indiranagar, Brookfield, Koramangala, Sadashiva Nagar, and Jayanagar.  

Date: 26th & 27th August 2026 

Time Slots: 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM 

Price: INR 599 + Taxes (Dine-in) 

Dakshin at ITC Windsor

This Onam, Dakshin at ITC Windsor brings Kerala’s beloved harvest feast to the table with a Sadhya packed with traditional vegetarian favourites. Expect Avial, Olan, Kurukku Kalan, Erissery, Kootu Curry, Kaithachakka Pulissery, Jeeraka Rasam and Murungakkai Sambar, alongside hearty Kerala Matta Rice and all the essential accompaniments. Pickles, Nendran Banana Chips, Pineapple and Beetroot Pachadi, Sharkara Upperi and Pappadam add plenty of crunch, tang and sweetness to the spread.It’s traditional, generous and deeply comforting.

Venue: Dakshin, ITC Windsor Bengaluru 

Date: 20^th - 26^th September 2026 

Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00PM 

Price: INR 3,500 ++ per person 

Delhi NCR

Draavin Canteen

This Onam, Draavin Canteen brings Kerala’s festive flavours to Delhi-NCR with a 25-item Onam Sadhya, served on traditional banana leaves from August 25–28. Expect a generous line-up of Avial, Olan, Kaalan, Thoran, Sambar, Rasam, Koottu Curry and Kerala Red Rice, alongside Pachadi, Pulisseries, Upperi, Sharkara Varatti, Inji Puli and pickles. The sweet ending brings Paal Payasam, Pazham Payasam, Pazham Halwa and Ada Pradhaman. Want to make things a little more indulgent? Eight non-vegetarian add-ons, including Meen Fry, Podi Prawns, Mutton Pepper Fry and Chettinad Green Masala Fish, let you customise the feast without taking away from its vegetarian heart.

Dates:

August 25-28: Amar Colony, New Delhi

August, 26 & 27: DLF Downtown, Gurgaon

August, 28: DLF Midtown, Moti Nagar, New Delhi

Nadoo GK 3 and Gurugram

This Onam, Nadoo is bringing a traditional 29-item vegetarian Onasadya to its GK and Gurgaon outlets from August 23–26. Served exclusively at lunch, the spread features Kerala classics including Avial, Olan, Erissery, Kalan, Pulissery and the all-important Ada Pradhaman. A thoughtful touch: GI-tagged Marayoor jaggery is used across the jaggery-based preparations, adding an authentic sweetness to the feast. Consider your Onam lunch plans sorted—just leave room for dessert.

Venue: Nadoo, GK & Gurgaon

Date: 23rd–26th August

Time: Lunch: 12 PM & 2 PM

OMO Gurgaon

Since 2024, OMO Gurgaon has marked the tradition of hosting the annual Onam Sadya. The structure, sequence and classic Kerala dishes remain firmly intact, while a few thoughtful ingredients bring OMO’s ingredient-led philosophy to the banana leaf. Think monsoon-foraged fiddlehead fern, queen pineapple from Manipur and Kashmiri plum finding their way into familiar preparations. The feast opens with punchy Vadukapulli Naranga Achar, Sadya Manga Achar and Inji Pulli, followed by Kaya Varatha and Sarkkara Varatiyatu. The main spread brings Kurukku Kalan, Olan, Avial, Fiddlehead Thoran, Kichadis, Pachadis, Pineapple Pulisherry and Matanga Moru Curry, alongside Matta red rice, Parippu, ghee, Rasam and Sambar. Dessert? A seasonal Kashmiri plum Payasam. Traditional at heart, quietly inventive at the edges.

Venue: OMO, R-004, 2nd Floor, DLF, Galleria Market, Sector 28, DLF Phase IV, Gurugram, Haryana 122009 

Date: August, 29-30

Time: 11 am and 1 pm (two sittings) 

Price: INR 2,199 

Book here: https://link.district.in/DSTRKT/x9bxqbei

Hosa, Gurugram

Known for its contemporary exploration of South Indian flavours and culinary traditions, Hosa, Gurugram, Onam menu features festive favourites pre-placed on the table. Start with Sarkara Upperi and Varutha Upperi, before getting into Puli Inji, Beetroot Pachadi, Thoran, Erissery, Olan, Avial, Koottu Curry and Ulli Theeyal. The feast comes together with Sambar, Rasam, Kerala Red Rice, Parippu with Ghee and Thair, followed by an appropriately sweet finale of Semiya Payasam, Palada Pradhaman and Kerala’s beloved yellow banana. Dahamukti Water and Buttermilk keep things refreshed between bites.Hosa pays homage to the rich and abundant heritage attached to this festival. 

Venue: Plaza Level, One Horizon Centre, T1-11, Golf Course Road, Horizon Colony, Dlf Phase 5, Sector 43, Gurgaon

Date: 26th August, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Tanjore Tiffin Room

Celebrating Onam the traditional way, Tanjore Tiffin Room has designed an authentic 30-dish menu for this year’s Onam Sadya. The feast brings together Sambar, Rasam, Avial, Olan and Kaalan, alongside Beetroot Thayir Pachadi, Beans Thoran and other colourful thorans and pachadis. The smaller details do plenty of work too, from Sharkara Upperi and Pazhampori to Puli Inji, raw mango pickle, papadam and curd, bringing crunch, tang and balance to every bite. And then comes the sweet finish: milky Pal Payasam and jaggery-rich Sharkara Adapradhaman. The Sadhya will also be served at the brand’s Nesco, Bandra and Versova outlets in Mumbai, with the celebration extending to Goa.

Venue: The Tanjore Tiffin Room - Pune, Nesco, Bandra and Versova; Goa  

Date: August 26-28, 2026 & August, 26, 2026 (Goa)

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 AM 

Chatti New York

This Onam, Chatti by Regi Mathew brings Kerala’s beloved Onasadhya to New York with a 27-dish vegetarian feast made for sharing. From August 24–27, the Muttch Lounge hosts a sit-down lunch featuring traditional favourites served across courses, celebrating the flavours, harvest and heritage of Kerala. Expect an abundant spread that turns a meal into a full-blown festive ritual—because Onam is, after all, as much about gathering as it is about eating. The Onasadhya is available for lunch at $120 for adults and $90 for children, with advance reservations recommended.