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
