Onam Sadya Across India: Top Venues Bringing Kerala to Your Plate!

Onam, Kerala’s most cherished festival, is celebrated with grandeur to welcome the mythical King Mahabali, remembered as a ruler of prosperity and equality. It is a time when homes bloom with pookalams (flower carpets), families gather for games and dances, and a sense of togetherness fills the air. At the heart of this celebration lies the Onam Sadya, a magnificent vegetarian banquet laid out on banana leaves.

More than a meal, Sadya is a philosophy crafted to balance all six tastes of Ayurveda in over 20 dishes. From the tang of inji puli and the earthy comfort of kootu curry to the sweetness of payasam, every item is placed in a sequence that soothes the body and delights the spirit. Cities from Mumbai to Hyderabad celebrate the festival by offering elaborate Sadya thalis, allowing everyone to savour the spirit of Onam, even far from its homeland. Here are some places across India where you can indulge in the joy of an authentic Sadya this season.

Udupi Shree Krishna Boarding, Mumbai

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. 

Kerala Lunch Home, Mumbai

This hidden gem in the city thrives on authenticity. The Onam Sadya at Kerala Lunch Home is hearty and soulful, featuring around two dozen dishes, including olan, erissery, pulissery, pachadi, and tangy inji puli. The flavours lean towards homestyle rather than restaurant-styled opulence, making it a favourite among Keralites in Mumbai who crave the warmth of a festive meal just like back home.

Location: Motilal Nagar No. 1, next to Brick Bodyz Fitness and Gym, Prarthana Society, Motilal Nagar I, Goregaon West, Mumbai - 400104. 

Sorozaie, Mumbai

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.

Marriott Executive Apartments, Hyderabad

For a more luxurious take, Marriott’s Mazzo rooftop in Hyderabad presents a Sadya that is as much an event as a meal. With more than 25 dishes, sharkara varatti, inji puli, olan, parippu curry, and multiple payasams, it is indulgent and theatrical.

Location:SLN terminus, Gachibowli, Marriott Executive Apartments, Level ST (Super Terrace, Survey No. 133, SLN Terminus Rd, Kondapur, Gachibowli, Telangana 500032. 

Kerala Bhawan, Delhi

If there is one place in Delhi where Onam feels exactly like it does in Kerala, it’s Kerala Bhawan. Year after year, it draws long queues of diners eager for its grand Sadya. The feast is served in a communal style, with rows of banana leaves laid out across the hall. One can expect the classics in their purest form: inji curry, olan, kootu curry, avial, thoran, and multiple varieties of payasam. 

Location: 3, Jantar Mantar Road, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001. 

Mahabelly, Delhi

For a restaurant experience in Delhi, Mahabelly offers a more curated Sadya while keeping tradition intact. With around 26 dishes, this spread is elaborate, and beetroot pachadi, pineapple pulissery, kootu curry, avial, and fried banana chips set the tone before you arrive at the dessert section featuring Ada Pradhaman and Parippu Payasam. 

Location: Kh. 264, Westend Marg, opposite ITDC, Butterfly Park, Saiyad ul Ajaib, Sainik Farm, New Delhi, Delhi 110030.

Tamarind, Kolkata

Kolkata’s Tamarind stands out by offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian versions of the Sadya. While the traditional Sadya dazzles with over 20 dishes, including olan, pachadi, pulissery, and appams, their non-vegetarian platters add dishes like Meen Mappas, Malabar Chicken, and prawn specialities.

Location: 177, Sarat Bose Road Opp. DKS, Deshapriya Park W, Kolkata, West Bengal 700026.

Kerala Cafe, Pune

Kerala Cafe is Pune’s most popular spot for an Onam Sadya, with outlets buzzing with festive spirit during the season. Their Sadya offers both a mini and a full version: the mini spread with 18 dishes and the full thali with 26. Every detail is considered, from the crisp banana chips that begin the meal to the rich payasams that conclude it.

Location: 64, Lane Number 13, opp. Jogger's Park, Pluto Society, Kalyani Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411006.

Savya Rasa, Pune

For those who want a fine-dining take on the Sadya, Savya Rasa in Koregaon Park is unmissable. Known for its regional South Indian dishes, the restaurant crafts an elegant yet traditional Sadya experience. Expect precision in flavours: avial that tastes just right, rasam that packs a punch, and creamy payasams to round off the feast.

Location: Gera Serenity Building, CTS No. 15, near Starbucks Cafe, Koregaon Park, Pune, Maharashtra 411001.

Vembanad, Bengaluru

Vembanad captures the soul of Kerala with its refined Sadya. Served on banana leaves with traditional décor and music, the experience feels festive from the moment you enter. Their menu is luxurious: from kootu curry and pachadi to olan and Ada Pradhaman, everything is served in generous portions.

Location: 138/28, Off, Intermediate Ring Rd, opposite Embassy Golf Links, Krishna Reddy Layout, Amarjyoti Layout, Domlur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560071.