Coconut Curries & Payasam: Try Authentic Onam Sadya at these Spots in Mumbai

As Onam comes closer, the city is awash with yellow and orange marigold garlands, women and men dressing up in traditional Kerala attire and an irresistible aroma of an authentic Onam Sadya! Celebrated in the whole of Mumbai, a Sadya is more than a meal; it is a philosophy crafted to balance all six tastes of Ayurveda. If you're in the mood to celebrate Onam and welcome the mythical King Mahabali, then these spots in Mumbai are famous for their delicious Sadya! From Sorozaie in the heart of Andheri to the iconic Madras Cafe in Matunga, we cover all the spots. Read now and let the pet pooja begin!

Andheri 

The Tanjore Tiffin Room

This year, the Onam Sadya at The Tanjore Tiffin Room is even more indulgent, with a bigger spread than last year. The feast brings together over 22 authentic dishes, carefully prepared to capture the essence of Kerala’s culinary heritage. Guests can look forward to relishing matta rice (choru) paired with comforting paruppu, sambar, pulisherry, and rasam, alongside a medley of accompaniments such as kichadi (tomato/vendakai/pavakkai), beetroot pachadi, pineapple pachadi, erisheri, olan and more.

Location: Check out your nearest outlet. 

Sorozaie

While the traditional vegetarian feast will feature classics like avial, rasam, sambar, thoran, payasam and more, Sorozaie sets itself apart by offering indulgent non-vegetarian add-ons. Guests can elevate their sadya with the fiery Kerala Surmai Fry, flavourful Chicken Chukka, and more. The celebration also includes a diya-making and colouring workshop, adding a creative festive touch for guests.

Location: Shop no.1, Aaram Nagar Part 1, Seven Bungalows, JP Rd, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai - 400061.

Bandra 

Nair on Fire 

Well, all of us can agree that Bandra is the ultimate cafe destination of Mumbai. From Matcha to Pasta to South Indian delicacies, Bandra dominates all! Thus, we’d like to introduce you to Nair on Fire, a crowd-favourite which serves authentic South Indian cuisine like no other place. From olan, pineapple pachadi, beetroot pachadi to ada pradhaman, this spot will keep you wanting more! 

Location: Peter Apartment, Rebello Rd, Mount Mary, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400050.

Kari Apla

For mouth-watering Onam Sadya, check out Kari Apla for unlimited indulgence. This year, the sadya will feature drool-worthy delicacies like avial, inji puli, thoran, sambar, sambhar and more. Tantalise your taste buds with yummy offerings like Kerala mutton cutlet, prawn peera, koonthal masala (squid), egg chuka and chicken pepper fry. Visit Kari Apla on September 5, 6, 7, and please note, the sadya is available only during lunch hours. 

Location: Shop no 5, Mangal Bhavna, Khar Pali Rd, Khar West, Mumbai - 400052. 

Thane 

Malabar House

A mini Kerala in Mumbai, the Malabar House in Thane is making waves for its soul-nourishing and wholesome Keralaite dishes. For those who can’t fathom a large appetite, the restaurant also offers a mini sadya. This is your sign to try delicacies like cabbage thoran, inji puli, payasam, kalan and more. Beware! Food so good, you might be compelled to lick the banana leaf! 

Location:  Shop nos. 4 & 5, Sunrise Shopping centre, Auto Stand, opposite to Hyde Park, behind Hiranandani Meadows, Manpada, Thane West - 400607. 

Idam  

This is your chance to experience the best of Kerala in Maharashtra! Idam is a taste of Kerala’s heritage in every form. This restaurant offers authentic and delicious sadya and south indian food. Made with traditional spices and love, the food here feels like a warm hug! This is your chance to try their best-selling items like the Malabar Chicken Biryani, Kerala Chicken Fry, classic dishes like parotta, kappa and more. 

Location: Shop No 30, Pine, Shreeji Splendour, Brahmand, Thane West, Thane - 400607. 

Chembur
Coconut Kitchen 

Are you ready to be transported to Kerala? If yes, then check out the Coconut Kitchen in Chembur is the perfect place to celebrate Onam this year. Experience the traditional Onam offerings in the authentic south indian serving style with a wide range of offerings like the eriserry, olan, kootu curry, rasam, papadams, mooru curry and more. 

Location: Shop 1 A, Jamalaya House, Mankhurd East, Chembur, Mumbai

Kerala Cafe 

Celebrate the festival of Onam with an authentic Sadya at the Kerala Cafe in Chembur. Guests can try a variety of traditional home-style prepared items like the sarkara upperi, mambazha puliserry, cucumber khichadi, ada pradhaman and more such delicious items. So, what are you waiting for? Relish a wholesome meal at the Kerala Cafe.    

Location: Shop 403, Ground Floor, V N Purav Marg, Chembur, Mumbai

South Mumbai 
Ram Ashraya

Can a sadya meal get more iconic than this? Nestled right next to Charni Road station is one of Mumbai’s most popular restaurant chains, Ram Ashraya. May it be dosa, vada rasam, thatte idli, filter kaapi or their authentic Onam Sadya, nothing gets better than Ram Ashraya. Feel the best of Kerala in every morsel with their authentic Keralaite cuisine! 

Location: Shop no. 5, Regal Mansion, 320, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Rd, Charni Road East, Opera House, Girgaon, Mumbai - 400004.  

Santosham’s

 A current Instagram favourite, Santosham’s at Marine Drive is one of the best restaurants to try the authentic Onam sadya. With influencers, food bloggers and foodies alike swarming the place, we’re sure that the food won’t disappoint. Try their avail, kootu curry, mooru curry, rasam and more. 

Location: Shop No. 5, Shalimar Building, Plot No. 91, G Rd, Marine Drive, Mumbai - 400002. 

Borivali 

Banana Leaf

Banana Leaf began its journey in the heart of Mumbai in Versova, bringing the diverse and rich flavours of South Indian vegetarian cuisine to the forefront. Over the years, we have expanded to multiple locations, becoming a beloved name synonymous with authenticity and quality. This is your chance to relish some delicious avial, thoran, parippu and more. And, finish your lunch with a comforting bowl of Payasam, the perfect dessert to indulge in this Monsoon. 

Location: Check your nearest outlet 

Kerala Kitchen 

Want to try authentic South Indian Sadya in Borivali? Then we’ve got you covered! From traditional South Indian sitting on banana leaves and white apparel, here one feels as if they’re transported to God’s Own Country! Here, guests can indulge in an authentic sadya preparation with more than 22 dishes. From matta rice, rasam, moru sambar to Inji Puli and papadams, Kerala Kitchen won’t disappoint you. So, what are you waiting for? Visit Kerala Kitchen right away! 

Location: Maharashtra Hotel, Holy Cross Rd, D-WING, I C Colony, Borivali West, Mumbai -  400103. 

Matunga 

Cafe Madras 

Founded in the 1940s, Cafe Madras has always been a crowded spot in the city. May it is a weekend or a weekday, one can find a swarm of hungry people waiting in a queue outside. Popular for its dosa and pineapple sheera, this cafe is the heart of Mumbai, where guests can enjoy authentic South Indian cuisine. So, this Onam, visit Cafe Madras for an authentic Onam Sadya experience. Relish delicious kootu curry, avial, thoran on a traditional banana leaf. If it’s your first time trying Sadya, Cafe Madras is the place for you!

Location:  Ground floor, Kamakashi Building, 391/B, Bhaudaji Rd, Matunga East, Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400019. 

Udupi Shree Krishna Boarding

An institution since the 1940s, Udupi Shree Krishna Boarding is all about nostalgia. Located in Matunga East, the restaurant transports you straight into the charm of old Bombay with its wooden interiors and plantain-leaf serving style. The Sadya here is wholesome: rice served with a comforting spread of sambar, rasam, avial, thoran, papadam, and multiple payasams to round off the feast. Its charm lies in its simplicity, where every bite feels like a home-cooked tribute to Kerala’s traditions.

Location: Lal Bahadur Shastri Market, Lakhamsi Napoo Road, near Matunga Central Railway, Matunga East, Mumbai - 400019.