Onam Sadya

There’s something truly magical about Onam, a festival that conjures up visions of wild boat races, amazingly decorated homes and fab food that brings people together in a joyous celebration of culture, tradition, and of course, food! At the heart of the festivities lies the Onam Sadya, a grand vegetarian feast served on banana leaves, brimming with colours, flavours, and stories of Kerala’s rich heritage. This isn’t just a meal; it’s an experience of togetherness, generosity, and the simple happiness of sharing.

This year, TheGlitz is joining in the festive cheer by spotlighting some of the most delectable Onam Sadya spreads at restaurants across the nation. From traditional classics to creative twists, we’re taking you on a delicious journey to discover where you can indulge in this timeless feast and soak in the spirit of Onam.

Onam Sadya

The Orchid Hotel, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai

Join in the festive cheer at South of Vindhyas, The Orchid Hotel, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai, as it presents the Adipoli Onam Sadhya curated by Masterchef Bala Subramanian. This grand 56-dish traditional feast captures the essence of Kerala’s harvest festival with authentic offerings… from festive starters like banana chips and achappam to classics such as avial, olan, erissery, and a sweet finale of decadent payasams and halwa. The celebrations continue till 7th September 2025, giving guests the chance to savor the richness and warmth of Kerala’s culinary heritage all week long.

The Tanjore Tiffin Room

This Onam, The Tanjore Tiffin Room invites you to experience the joy of the season with its grand Onam Sadya, a traditional vegetarian feast served on banana leaves from 3rd–5th September, 12 pm onwards at all outlets — Nesco, Versova, Khar, and Goa. Featuring over 22 authentic Kerala delicacies like matta rice (choru) with paruppu, sambar, pulisherry, rasam, pachadis, erisheri, olan, kootu curry, thoran, banana and jaggery chips, papadam, and festive pickles, the spread is completed with indulgent desserts like pal payasam and ada pradaman. With its warm and homely ambience, The Tanjore Tiffin Room makes this Sadya a true celebration of abundance, flavor, and togetherness.

When : 3rd-5th September, 12pm Onwards

Where: Across All The Tanjore Tiffin Room Outlets: Nesco, Versova, Khar, and Goa

For bookings: 9975152575

ITC Grand Central, Mumbai

Celebrate the spirit of Onam at ITC Grand Central, Mumbai, where its signature South Indian fine-dining restaurant Dakshin presents a grand Onam Sadhya from 28th August to 7th September 2025. Guests can indulge in an authentic vegetarian feast served on banana leaves, featuring festive delicacies like Sambaram, Payar Thoran, Kootu Curry, Avial, Olan, Kalan, Erissery, Paruppu Thalichathu, Kaita Chakka Pachadi, Palada Payasam, Sambar, Tomato Rasam, and Kuthari Choru, alongside accompaniments such as Kaya Varuthathu, Sharkara Upperi, Puli Inji, Naranga Achar, and crisp Papadam.

Available for lunch (12:30 pm – 2:45 pm) and dinner (7:30 pm – 11:45 pm), the Onam Sadhya is priced at ₹3250 + taxes onwards. With Dakshin’s dedication to preserving Kerala’s rich culinary heritage, this festive dining experience promises to be soulful, authentic, and celebratory. For reservations, call 022-67045112, email mytable.itcgrandcentral@itchotels.in, or follow @itcgrandcentral on Instagram.

The Westin Pune Koregaon Park

Celebrate the spirit of Onam at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park with a specially curated Festive Market Brunch on 5th September, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at The Market. Guests can indulge in a lavish spread of Kerala’s traditional delicacies including Avial, Olan, Thoran, Sambar, Banana Chips, and multiple varieties of Payasam, along with select specialties served at the table and a fun Make Your Own Thali experience. Designed as more than just a meal, the brunch is a cultural journey capturing the warmth, joy, and storytelling of Onam — perfect for families, food lovers, and festive explorers alike. Priced at ₹2199++, for reservations call +91 7066200300.

Eve Santacruz

This Onam, Eve Santacruz invites Mumbai to celebrate Kerala’s most cherished festival with an indulgent feast by acclaimed Chef Sandeep Sreedharan, who brings his signature blend of North Kerala flavors, French finesse, and modern plating to a specially curated 23–25 dish spread. Priced at ₹3,000++ for the vegetarian menu and ₹3,500++ for the non-vegetarian, the experience includes two signature cocktails and two refreshing mocktails, and features highlights like Grilled Tender Coconut with Tempered Yogurt, Kizhi Biryani, Mushroom Dumplings in Coconut Stew, White Asparagus Olan, and Pazham Pori with Varutharacha Chakka.

Adding a deeply personal touch, Chef Sandeep is joined in the kitchen by his sister to recreate the warmth of their family feasts from Mahe, offering guests an intimate, nostalgic, and inclusive Onam celebration—served on the traditional banana leaf, yet reimagined with finesse for Mumbai’s discerning diners.

HyLo

This Onam, HyLo brings Kerala’s timeless flavours to Mumbai with its festive Onam Sadhya — a grand vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf that celebrates heritage, community, and abundance. Available on 5th September 2025, from 12 PM to 5 PM at HyLo, Kala Ghoda, the lavish spread features comforting Red Rice with Parippu and Rasam, cooling Sambharam, tangy Inji Puli, vibrant pachadis like Beetroot, Cucumber, and Okra, hearty classics such as Olan, Theeyal, Erissery, Kootu Curry, and Thoran, and indulgent desserts including Ada Pradhaman and Pal Payasam, along with papad and banana. Priced at INR 1299++ per person, the Sadhya can be enjoyed as a sit-down dining experience or pre-ordered for takeaway — a soulful way to celebrate the spirit of Onam with family and friends.