Onam, Kerala’s most celebrated festival, is incomplete without the traditional Onam Sadhya—a lavish vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf with over 20–25 dishes, including avial, olan, thoran, sambar, parippu, rasam, pachadi, and the iconic dessert, payasam. For Malayalis in Delhi and anyone who loves South Indian cuisine, several restaurants and cultural hubs across the city curate special Sadhya menus during the festival. Here are the top places in Delhi to enjoy an authentic Onam Sadhya this year:
Famous for its South Indian festive thalis, Padmanabham serves a grand Onam Sadhya on banana leaves featuring all the traditional delicacies like avial, olan, thoran, and payasam. With its elegant setting and authentic flavors, it’s one of the best places in Delhi to celebrate Onam in style.
Where: Rajendra Place.
Known for its coastal delicacies, Zambar serves a festive Onam Sadhya on banana leaves with authentic Kerala dishes and signature payasam, offering a homely yet refined dining experience.
Where: Ambience Mall, Gurugram.
Known for serving Kerala cuisine year-round, Mahabelly is a hotspot during Onam. Their festive Sadhya includes a traditional spread with unlimited servings, perfectly capturing the flavors of God’s Own Country.
Where: Saket.
The award-winning modern Indian restaurant celebrates Onam with a specially curated Sadhya. Expect a festive banana-leaf feast featuring traditional Kerala dishes presented with Comorin’s signature contemporary touch, making it a unique blend of authenticity and innovation.
Where: Gurugram.
A hidden gem for authentic South Indian meals, Dakshin Canteen celebrates Onam with a traditional Sadhya spread on banana leaves. From sambar and avial to varieties of payasam, their festive thali is simple, wholesome, and rooted in homely Kerala flavors.
Where: Lajpat Nagar.
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