Onam Sadhya in Delhi-NCR: Where to savour a traditional Kerala feast

Planning an Onam feast in Delhi-NCR? Discover restaurants serving traditional Sadhya, Kerala classics, festive specials and elaborate banana-leaf meals.

Onam, Kerala’s harvest festival, is celebrated with Sadhya, a traditional feast served on a banana leaf. The elaborate meal typically brings together rice, curries, vegetable preparations, pickles, pappadam and payasam, with each dish adding a different flavour, texture and balance to the feast. From heritage recipes and elaborate spreads to contemporary interpretations and at-home Sadhyas, here are places across Delhi-NCR serving Onam specials this year.

Celebrate Onam with a traditional Sadhya across Delhi-NCR

Paranda, Taj Surajkund Resort & Spa

A traditional Sadhya served on a banana leaf, with a spread that includes Kerala classics as well as Theeyal, Pineapple Pachadi, Red Pumpkin Erussery and Potato Kootu Curry. The meal concludes with Pal Payasam and Ada Pradaman.

Price: ₹1,999 + taxes per personDates : August 26–28

Varq, Taj Mahal, New Delhi

Varq’s Onam offering focuses on a traditional vegetarian Sadhya prepared using seasonal ingredients and time-honoured techniques, served as a festive banana-leaf meal. Traditional Payasam rounds off the feast.

Price: ₹4,500 + taxes per personDates : August 24–26

Draavin Canteen, Delhi-NCR

They bring 25-item Sadhya to its Delhi-NCR outlets, with the option to add from a selection of eight non-vegetarian dishes, including Meen Fry, Podi Prawns, Mutton Pepper Fry and Kerala Mutton Cutlet. The dessert selection includes Paal Payasam, Pazham Payasam, Pazham Halwa and Ada Pradhaman.

Marking its 12th Onam Sadhya, Mahabelly serves a traditional spread of around 25 dishes across its three Delhi outlets. The same Sadhya is also available for takeaway and home delivery, making it an option for those looking to celebrate at home.

Price: ₹1,699 per adult at Saket; ₹1,199 per adult at Saidulajab and Vasant Kunj. Takeaway: ₹1,499; home delivery: ₹1,799 including delivery and packing within 15 km of Lado SaraiDates : August 24: Dinner; August 25–27: Lunch and dinner

Kiyan, The Roseate New Delhi

Onam celebrations here are focused on a classic Kerala Sadhya, with familiar festive favourites and a traditional spread served as an evening dining experience.

Price: ₹3250 plus taxesDates : August 26

DEL, Roseate House New Delhi

A special Onam brunch inspired by the traditional Sadya, featuring Parippu Curry, Varutharacha Sambar, Pulissery, Moru Curry, Rasam and Pachadi, alongside Meen Pollichathu, Mutton Ularthiyathu and Nadan Kozhi Curry.

Price: ₹4500++ / 5500++ (selected alcohol included).Dates : August 23

OMO, Gurugram

With its annual 26-dish Sadhya, OMO retains the traditional sequence and format while bringing its ingredient-led approach to select preparations. This year’s highlights include fiddlehead fern thoran, Manipuri pineapple in the Pulisherry and Kashmiri plum Payasam.

Price: ₹2,199 per personDates : August 29–30

Hosa, Gurugram

Hosa’s Onam Sadhya brings together traditional Kerala preparations on a banana leaf, with the meal ending with three sweet offerings—Semiya Payasam, Palada Pradhaman and Yellow Banana. Kerala special beverages including Dahamukti Water and Buttermilk accompany the feast. Price: Rs. 2,400 + taxes for two people

Date: August 26

ITC Maurya, New Delhi

An Onam Sadhya featuring traditional Kerala specialities, with the meal designed to be enjoyed at home. The spread celebrates the flavours of the harvest festival, from Parippu to Payasam.

Price: ₹1,599 + taxes per personTimings: August 16–26

Atmanam, Gurugram

Sadhya here stands out for its extensive selection of accompaniments, including Chakka Upperi, Puli Inji, Gongura Pickle, Neyyappam and Keerai Vadai, alongside the traditional feast. The meal ends with Parippu Pradhaman Payasam and Palada Payasam.

Price: ₹995 per person; ₹695 per child below 10 yearsDates: August 25–27 | Lunch and dinner