The best Onam sadhyas to try in Mumbai this year

Onam is just a few days away, and Mumbai is preparing to celebrate the Kerala harvest festival the best way it knows how: gatherings, traditional performances, music, and an unreasonable amount of food enough to require a post-lunch nap. The traditional Onam Sadhya is a culinary marathon served on a banana leaf and packed with an immersive lineup of dishes – from creamy avial and comforting sambar with plenty of rice to tangy pachadis and pickles. Since every good feast needs a grand finale, payasam, Sharkara Adapradhaman, and Palada Pradhaman are always waiting at the end –  there’s no shortage of sweets.

As Mumbaikars prepare for what to wear, where to go, and make their Onam plans, the city’s restaurants are pulling out all the stops. Mumbai's already home to several of the best South Indian restaurants in India – and many are curating sadhya menus that are enough to make you overeat yet leave you satisfied with their elaborate spreads, and some add live music and traditional performances to elevate the festive vibes. While the Onam sadhya traditionally celebrates vegetarian cooking, the city’s Onam offerings aren’t always playing by the rulebook. There’s also an option featuring seafood and chicken, plus sadhyas delivered to your home and workplace.

What's Onam sadhya?

Onam sadhya is Kerala’s traditional vegetarian meal served on a banana leaf during the harvest festival. It features 20-30 dishes to be enjoyed in a specific order. More than a lavish meal, it celebrates hospitality, togetherness, and the rich culinary heritage of the god's own country.

Whether you’re an Onam sadhya devotee or someone who still needs a quick tutorial on what to start with served on your table, this list has you covered with places you can go to. Come hungry and take your time in the traditional Kerala food experience – whatever you do, don’t skip the payasam.

Here are restaurants you can go for Onam sadhya in Mumbai:

The Tanjore Tiffin Room | Nesco, Bandra and Versova

As Onam calls for a feast, The Tanjore Tiffin Room is set to go all in with a traditional Onam sadhya spread. Served on a banana leaf, the meal brings 30 dishes – a procession of curries, thorans, pachadis and fried accompaniments around it, with rice at the centre. Expect Rasam, Sambar, Avial, Olan and Kaalan served alongside Beetroot Thayir Pachadi, Puli Inji, Beans Thoran, raw mango pickle and more. Beyond the tangy-spicy menu, find dessert your way with two kinds of Payasam: creamy Pal Payasam and jaggery-rich Sharkara Adapradhaman. In the evenings, you can find an à la carte menu at the restaurant on the same three days.

When: Wednesday, August 26, Thursday, August 27 – Friday, August 28, from noon to 1:30am

Where: Nesco, Bandra, and Versova outlets in Mumbai

Price: ₹1905 + taxes

Santosham | Thane, Marine Drive, and Powai

Santosham brings its Great Onam Sadhya 2026 with an unlimited Kerala feast at its Marine Drive, Powai, and Thane outlets. Onam is best celebrated with a banana leaf full of food, so expect over 40 dishes at the sadhya spread – from Rasam, Kalan, Parippu Curry, Varutharacha Sambar, and Avial to Pulissery, Kootu Curry, Thoran and Mezhukkupuratti – all with a variety of rice. Additionally, don’t miss Neyyappam, Sharkara Varatti, and Chakka Uperi in the list of interesting things you keep tasting. No sadhya is complete without a sweet dish – tuck into Semiya Payasam, Parippu Pradhaman, and Palada Pradhaman.

When:

Marine Drive and Powai: Fri-Sun, August 21 to 23, Wednesday, August 26, and Fri-Sun, August 28 to 30

Thane: Wednesday, August 26, from 11am-5pm and 7pm-10pm

Where: Thane, Marine Drive, and Powai outlets in Mumbai

Price: ₹1,449 onwards

The Merchants | Fairmont

Bring your appetite to the Onam Aaghosham at The Merchants in Fairmont Mumbai, as the place is serving up traditional Kerala sadhya this Saturday. In collaboration with Backwaters Chechie, the Sadhya spans varatti, parippu nie, olan, avial, kaalan, matta rice, sambar, and rasam. Also, add regional favourites to the curated menu –  appam with vegetable stew, manga kanthari mulagu chammandi – plus ada pradhaman, Thiruvonam paal payasam, and parippu pradhaman to bring things on a sweeter note. Expect live music and traditional performances at the sadhya.

When: Saturday, August 22, from 10.30am (lunch) and from 4:30pm (dinner)

Where: The Merchants, Fairmont, Vile Parle

Price: ₹3,999 onwards

Ammakai | Bandra West

Check out Ammakai’s 22-item vegetarian sadhya inspired by actress and founder Shilpa Shetty’s childhood recipes made by her mother. Its the quintessential banana leaf and the festive feast served on it, bringing together familiar Kerala favorites balancing out sweet, sour, and spicy flavours. It's an intimate community table experience available in two time slots this Saturday and Sunday.

When: Sat-Sun, August 22 and August 23, from noon to 2pm and 2pm to 4pm

Where: Ammakai, Linking Road, Bandra West

Price: ₹1,450 inclusive of taxes

Saffron | JW Marriott, Juhu

Head to Saffron at JW Marriott in Juhu for a lavish Onam feast – The Grand Sadhya – on Wednesday, August 26. The traditional sadhya spread starts with a banana, Ingi Puli, banana chips, and mango acharam (pickle) before diving into Kerala classics like Thoranam Erissery, Kalan Curry, Aviyal, and Kottu Curry – plus, expect Mango Pulisary,  Sambar, Paruppu Curry, Poriyal, and Rasam, served with Matta Rice, Ponni Rice, Thayir Sadam and Appalam. Save some room for dessert: Ada Pradhaman, made with rice flakes, jaggery, and coconut milk.

When: Wednesday, August 26, 12:30pm to 3:30pm and 7pm to 11:30pm

Where: Saffron, JW Marriott Mumbai, Juhu

Price: ₹4,500 onwards

Onam X NairOnFire

Why should vegetarians have all the fun? NairOnFire returns to celebrate Onam with Favourites of the Favourites, where their sadhya spread includes non-vegetarian items too – a feast built around the dishes diners refuse to share. The menu includes Veg Superfood Sadya, UnSadya® (Chicken & Seafood), Veg Mini Sadya – plus corporate sadhays, bulk party fests and Payasam hampers. Expect popular Kerala dishes like Nei Parippu, Angamaly Mango Curry, Travancore Olan, Mathanga Erissery and Avial, alongside Chicken Thoran and Prawn Roast. For dessert, there’s Parippu Payasam, Palada Pradhaman, Calicut Halwa and Boli. If you’re someone who wants to dine at home or celebrate with your colleagues across Mumbai, this one’s for you.

When: Till August 30

Order: Pre-bookings via Airmenus.in and directly from NairOnFire

Price: ₹2,100 onwards

Kerala Quarters | Lower Parel