Mumbai may be thousands of kilometres from Kerala, but come Onam, the city knows exactly how to celebrate - with a banana leaf, a generous serving of rice and enough curries to make you forget you ever said, "I’ll just have a light lunch."
An Onam Sadhya is Kerala’s traditional feast, usually served on a banana leaf with around 20–30 preparations. Expect everything from avial, thoran, olan and sambar to tangy pachadis, pickles, crispy banana chips and papadam. The meal traditionally ends with payasam, with varieties such as Palada Pradhaman and Sharkara Adapradhaman bringing the feast to a sweet finish.
So, if you’re planning to experience the tradition this year, here are some Mumbai spots serving festive Sadhya spreads.
The Tanjore Tiffin Room
The Tanjore Tiffin Room is going big with a 30-dish Onam Sadhya, served traditionally on a banana leaf. The spread brings together curries, thorans, pachadis, fried accompaniments and rice for a proper Kerala-style feast.
When: August 26–28, from noon to 1:30 am
Where: The Tanjore Tiffin Room, Nesco, Bandra and Versova
Cost: ₹1,905 + taxes
Ammakai
Ammakai is celebrating Onam with a nostalgic Sadhya inspired by recipes from Shilpa Shetty’s mother, bringing childhood flavours to the festive table. The 22-item vegetarian feast will be served on banana leaves around a community table.
When: August 22–23, 12–2 PM and 2–4 PM
Where: Ammakai, Bandra West
Cost: ₹1,450, inclusive of taxes
Santosham
For those who believe an Onam feast should be seriously abundant, Santosham is offering 40-plus Kerala dishes, served unlimited. It’s designed around the comforting, homestyle flavours associated with the festival.
When: August 21–23, 26 and August 28–30
Where: Santosham, Marine Drive, Powai and Thane
Cost: ₹1,499++
Sesame, Hyatt Centric Juhu
Sesame at Hyatt Centric Juhu is bringing a 27-dish Sadhya to the table, combining classic Kerala preparations with the festive spirit of Onam. Multiple lunch seatings are available, making it easier to plan your feast.
When: August 22–23, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM to 3 PM
Where: Sesame, Hyatt Centric Juhu
Cost: ₹1,800
Peshwa Pavilion, ITC Maratha
Peshwa Pavilion at ITC Maratha is serving a festive Kerala spread featuring avial, olan, kalan, Kerala stew with iddiyappam and Malabar chicken curry. The meal finishes with elaneer payasam, adding a refreshing touch to the traditional feast.
When: August 26, 12:30–3:30 PM
Where: Peshwa Pavilion, ITC Maratha, Andheri East
Cost: ₹3,150 + taxes
Fifty Five East, Grand Hyatt
At Fifty Five East, Chef Sinu and Yogita Uchil have curated a traditional Kerala Sadhya featuring vegetarian favourites such as avial, thoran, olan, erissery, sambar, rasam and pulissery, spread on banana leaves.
When: August 23, 12:30 PM to 2 PM
Where: Fifty Five East, Grand Hyatt Mumbai
Cost: ₹8,000 + taxes
HyLo
HyLo in Kala Ghoda is keeping its Onam celebration rooted in tradition with a sit-down Sadhya focused on classic preparations and communal dining. The feast is designed as a celebration of Kerala’s culinary heritage rather than a contemporary reinterpretation.
When: August 26, 12–2 PM and 2–4 PM
Where: HyLo, Kala Ghoda, Fort
Cost: ₹1,299++
Dakshin, ITC Grand Central
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Dakshin’s Onam spread brings together Kerala staples including payar thoran, kootu curry, avial, olan, kalan, erissery, sambar and rasam, alongside banana chips, sharkara upperi, puli inji, pickles and papadam.
When: August 16–26; lunch 12:30–3:30 PM, dinner 7:30–11:45 PM
Where: Dakshin, ITC Grand Central, Parel
Cost: ₹3,250 + taxes; ₹3,599 + taxes on August 26
South of Vindhyas, The Orchid Hotel
South of Vindhyas is continuing its 25-year Onam tradition with its “Adipoli Onam Sadhya”, featuring a whopping 56 traditional vegetarian preparations curated by MasterChef Bala and his team.
When: August 22–26; lunch 12:30–4 PM, dinner 7–11:30 PM
Where: South of Vindhyas, The Orchid Hotel, Vile Parle
Cost: ₹2,649++
Blah! Bombay
South Stories is taking over Blah! Bombay in BKC and Santacruz for a festive Onam celebration. The highlight is a 27-dish Sadhya, served the traditional way on a banana leaf.
When: August 21–23, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM
Where: Blah! Bombay, BKC and Santacruz
Cost: ₹1,500
