A traditional feast that offers an amalgamation of twenty-four plus dishes sprawled across a banana leaf, Onam Sadhya offers a symphony of flavours. To experience a slice of Kerala and take part in this vibrant cultural celebration, we bring you seven spots around Mumbai offering the best Onam Sadhya meals!
1. Thangabali
Get a taste of a traditional Onam Sadhya at this beautiful South Indian restaurant in the neigbourhood of Mahim. Enjoy a staggering twenty different dishes presented on a banana leaf for lunch or dinner till the 15th of September. From their equal parts tangy and sweet inji chutney to the delicious kootu curry, every dish served here wins hearts.
📍Shop No 3,4,5,Ground Floor,Manmohan Bhavan, Takandas Kataria Marg, Mahim West
2. Kerala Cafe
From the 13th of September till the 17th of September, Kerala Cafe offers a lavish Onam Sadhya with twenty-two authentic vegetarian dishes. You can book your tickets as well as your slots for the mentioned dates here. Tickets start at INR 890.
📍2 locations across the city in Vasai and Chembur
3. Theeram Restaurant
Feast on twenty-seven-plus Kerelan delicacies from the 12th to the 17th of September at Theeram Restauarnt. They also offer Onam festive meal-in-a-box exclusively on the 13th and 15th of September.
📍Church Rd, near Bank Of Baroda, Jamlipada, Kunchi Kurve Nagar, Kalina, Santacruz East
4. South of Vindhyas, The Orchid Mumbai
Gorgeous dark wood paneling and a delicious feast that brings a slice of Kerela right to your plate (well, a banana leaf in this case). From the 12th to the 16th of September you will get to taste 56 varieties of Kerelan dishes from the crunchy Nendrankai chips to Thakkali Rassam.
📍T1, 70-C, Nehru Rd, near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Navpada, Vile Parle East
5. Saffron, JW Marriot
It cannot get more authentic than this! Saffron at JW Marriot presents a perfect amalgamation of traditional decor, and authentic meals on the 15th of September. From the enticing aromas, gorgeous presentation, and unparalleled taste, a visit here is one for the books.
📍Lower Lobby, JW Marriott, Juhu Tara Rd, Juhu
6. Fifty-Five East, Grand Hyatt
Curated by Chef Marina Balakrishnan, you will be served twenty-seven dishes all crafted with fresh produce and presented on, you guessed it, traditional banana leaf. Starting from 12:30 pm onwards on the 15th of September, you can book your tickets to this affair at INR 4,078 here.
📍Grand Hyatt, Off, Western Express Hwy, Santacruz East
7. Sesame, Hyaat Centric Juhu
Offering an authentic Onam feast on the 14th and 15th of September, you can indulge in classic Kerelan dishes for a true celebration. From Sambar, and Avial to Thoran and Pachadi, every dish speaks for itself. You can book your tickets for INR 2,000 here.
📍Juhu Tara Rd, Shivaji Nagr, Juhu