The finest Onam Sadhya experiences across India

Every August, the Onam Sadhya transforms the humble banana leaf into one of India’s most spectacular dining experiences. Celebrating Kerala’s harvest festival and the homecoming of King Mahabali, the elaborate feast is a showcase of regional culinary heritage, where dozens of dishes come together in perfect harmony. This season, luxury hotels and acclaimed restaurants across India are honouring the tradition with thoughtfully curated Sadhyas that blend authenticity with exceptional hospitality.

In and around Mumbai

JW Marriott Pune

Served traditionally on a banana leaf, the vegetarian feast brings together the comforting abundance of Kerala’s festive cooking, with Kerala Matta Rice accompanied by classics such as Avial, Olan, Kalan and Erissery. A procession of accompaniments, fragrant curries and slow crafted payasams completes the spread, with each element drawing from the culinary traditions and festive customs of God’s Own Country.

More than a meal, the Sadya is a celebration of abundance, gratitude and togetherness. At Spice Kitchen, the experience is designed around that very spirit, inviting families and friends to gather over recipes that carry generations of Kerala’s culinary heritage.

Where: Spice Kitchen, JW Marriott Hotel Pune, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411053.

When: August 24 and 25, 2026, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

The Leela Mumbai

At Jamavar, the hotel’s celebrated Indian restaurant, guests can indulge in a thoughtfully curated vegetarian or non vegetarian Sadhya featuring signature dishes such as Kumarakom Fish Curry, Malabar Prawns, Addi Poli Mutton, Chicken Ghee Roast and Malabar Mutton Curry alongside beloved Kerala classics including Avial, Koottu Curry, Erissery and Kalan. The meal concludes with Parippu Prathaman and Pal Payasam. For those seeking a more leisurely celebration, Citrus presents a festive brunch complete with live Appam and Dosa stations, regional favourites and traditional desserts.

Where: Jamavar, The Leela Mumbai, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri Kurla Road, near Mumbai International Airport, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400059 Jamavar

Price: Jamavar Onam Sadhya ₹4,500 plus taxes per person

When: 26 August 2026

For brunch-

Where: Citrus, The Leela Mumbai, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri Kurla Road, near Mumbai International Airport, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400059

Price: ₹2,800 plus taxes per person

Kamats Legacy

This Onam, Kamats Legacy brings the grand flavours of Kerala to the table with an unlimited Onam Sadhya, featuring more than 25 traditional delicacies served the quintessential way, on a banana leaf. Expect Kerala classics including Vazhakkai Upperi, Sharkara Varatti, Pulinji, Avial, Kaalan Curry, Olan, Erissery, Theeyal, Sambar, Parippu Curry, Rasam, Pulissery, Kootu Curry, an assortment of Pachadis, Matta Rice, Papadam, Ada Pradhaman and Semiya Payasam, with unlimited refills making this a feast designed for lingering.

Available across four Mumbai and Navi Mumbai outlets, the celebration brings together family, friends and food lovers over the flavours and rituals that make Onam one of Kerala’s most beloved festivals.

Where: Kamats Legacy, Nariman Point, Shop No. 2, Plot 211, Ground Floor, Dalamal Tower, Free Press Journal Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400021

Kamats Legacy, Vashi, Plot No. 1A and 1B, Sector 28 Vashi Road, near Hotel Blue Diamond, Vashi, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 400703

Kamats Legacy, Malad, Shop No. 1, 2 and 3, Ground Floor, Ganga Niwas, Link Road, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400064

Kamats Legacy, Mira Road, Unit No. 1A, Ground Floor, Building No. 3, Ramdev Ritu Heights, Vinay Nagar Road, Kashimira, Mira Road East, Mira Bhayandar, Maharashtra 401107

Price: ₹999 plus taxes per person

When: 22 to 30 August 2026

PUBLIC Beer Hall & Snack Bar, Mumbai

One of Mumbai’s newest neighbourhood favourites is giving Onam an unexpectedly contemporary twist. PUBLIC Beer Hall & Snack Bar has partnered with Chef Abhishek Joshi of We Idliwale for a one day pop up that pairs authentic Kerala flavours with ice cold craft beer.

The vegetarian Sadhya features Avial, Olan, Kalan, Kootu Curry and Payasam, while the non vegetarian feast expands into Kerala’s celebrated coastal cuisine with Mutton Pepper Fry, Fish Fry, Meen Peera, Kozhi Porichathu and Alleppey Fish Curry.

Where: Public Beer Hall & Snack Bar, 7A 7B, Aram Nagar Part 2, Machlimar, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400061

Price: Vegetarian ₹1,300 all inclusive, Non Vegetarian ₹1,750 all inclusive

When: 16 August 2026

Gourami, Mumbai

Celebrating its very first Onam in Mumbai, Gourami presents perhaps one of the city’s most authentic Kerala Sadhyas. The carefully structured 25 plus dish vegetarian feast is served exactly as tradition dictates, with every preparation placed in its rightful order on a fresh banana leaf.

Expect Matta Rice, Avial, Olan, Thoran, Erissery, Kootu Curry, Rasam, Moru and two varieties of Pradhaman, creating an experience that feels remarkably close to an Onam lunch in Kerala.

Where: Gourami, Bus Stop, Guru Gobind Singh Nagar, near IIT, Panchkutir Ganesh Nagar, Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400076

Price: ₹1,099 all inclusive

Dates: 25 and 26 August 2026

Banana Leaf, Mumbai

For many Mumbaikars, Banana Leaf’s annual Onam Sadhya has become a festive tradition in itself. Returning this year with over 25 vegetarian delicacies, the spread includes Upperi, Sharkara Varati, Pumpkin Erissery, Avial, Olan, Kerala Paratha, boiled brown rice, Sambar, Rasam and the essential Ada Payasam and Parippu Payasam.

Served on a traditional banana leaf, it remains one of the city’s most accessible and authentic festive meals.

Where: Banana Leaf Restaurant versova, Ground Floor, Shubham CHS, Juhu Versova Link Road, opposite Bharat Nagar, Four Bungalows, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053

Price: On request

When: 26 and 27 August 2026

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The Leela Ambience Gurugram

Those wanting to savour Onam beyond a single day can head to Spectra at The Leela Ambience Gurugram. Curated by South Indian MasterChef Asai Thambi, the experience celebrates Kerala’s culinary traditions through an expansive Sadhya available across lunch and dinner for ten days.

Where: Spectra, The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel, 8 National Highway, Ambience Island, DLF Phase 3, Sector 24, Gurugram, Haryana 122010

Price: On request

When: 16 August to 25 August 2026

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