Onam, the festival celebrating the annual harvest is upon us—marking the beginning of the festive season. One of the many things we love about Onam is its delicious feast. The much loved Onam feast or as it is traditionally known, Onam Sadhya, is comprised of 26 dishes that are prepared using 60 different types of ingredients. Yes, it is as grand and delicious as it sounds and we want you to have this sublime experience. So, here are the best places serving the most delectable Onam Sadhya in Delhi NCR this year.

Arisii – The Coastal Kitchen

Arisii – The Coastal Kitchen is doing a special Onam Sadhya thali for one day only (5 September). With traditional delicacies such as Kaaya Varuthathu (banana chips), Avial, Olan, Erissery, Pineapple Puliserry, Paal Payasam, Ada Pradaman, and more, served alongside red or white rice— head here for an authentic Sadhya meal served on banana leaf.

Dates: 5 September

Price: INR 999 plus taxes for the thali

Padmanabham

The Onam Sadhya at Padmanabham is the realest of ’em all and a crowd favourite. You start with munching on the crispy banana chips (Nendran), sweet Sarkara Varatti (Upperi), spiced Mor Milagai (curd chilli), and tangy pickles including Inji (ginger), Kadumanga (mango), and Naranga (lemon). Then, the meal picks up with classics such as Aviyal, Kaalan, Olan, Erissery, Pachadi, Beetroot Kichadi, Thoran, and Vada Curry. Staples like red rice, white rice, parippu curry, sambar, pulissery, rasam, podi, and a drizzle of aromatic ghee are at your service to complement the flavour explosion. And for ending on a sweet notes, there’s Ada Payasam, Kadala Payasam, and Semiya Payasam. Phew!

When: 3 September to 7 September

Price: INR 895 plus taxes for one

Mahabelly

With beautiful interiors full of rattan furniture and wall murals that will have you pulling out your phones for pictures, Mahabelly in Saket is not only great for the food it serves but also for the ‘gram! Their delicious food that feels like home is guaranteed to make your Onam super special. They will be serving both lunch and dinner from 5 September to 7 September and only dinner on 4 September for dine-in. Oh, they also have takeaway and delivery options.

Date: 4 September to 7 September

Price: INR 1,499 for one (for dine in)

Sana – Di – Ge

Experience luxurious dining at Sana – Di – Ge, known for doing great Onam Sadhya in Delhi— something that we look forward to every year. We love how this place offers a great selection of alcoholic drinks too, along with other cuisines if you’re tagging along with your family and not in the Sadhya spirit. Their Sadhya will have 20+ authentic delicacies, all served on a banana leaf!

Date: 2 September to 6 September

Price: INR 1,868 for one

Zambar

Zambar has got to be on your list if you are looking to explore authentic South Indian coastal cuisine. They go all out with Onam celebrations with vibrant Pookalam (floral decorations) adorning their space. For Sadhya this year, their Sadhya is all set to be a grand vegetarian spread served on a banana leaf, bringing together over 20 carefully curated dishes, each representing Kerala’s culinary heritage.

Date: 4 September to 6 September

Price: INR 1,499 for one

Varq, Taj Mahal New Delhi

The staff is extremely friendly and you’re sure to be satisfied with the meal. Trust us, because we’ve been there, and loved it! They are available for dine-in for both lunch and dinner, and are all set to bring in Onam in style this year. The elaborate Sadhya thali features classics such as Rasam, Upperi, Vendakkai Khichdi, and red pumpkin Erussery, each prepared with authentic recipes and served in a traditional festive presentation.

Date: 3 September to 5 September

Price: INR 3,000 plus taxes for one

Dakshin Canteen

Chef Ruchira Hoon’s gem, Dakshin Canteen is where we will be at this year for enjoying authentic Onam Sadhya in Delhi this year. To celebrate the harvest festival, they are preparing a vegetarian feast with over twenty elements. From Mango Pullisherry to Vendakkai Pachadi to Tomato Rasam — our tastebuds are doing a happy dance with excitement, already! The Pazham Halwa which is made from bananas is calling our name and we can’t wait to devour this authentic spread.

Date: 3 September to 5 September

Price: INR 1,199 plus taxes for one

OMO

This Onam Sadhya in Delhi NCR will definitely be memorable! OMO is OMO is once again partnering with Chef Marina Balakrishnan, a global authority on Kerala cuisine, to present their second edition of an unparalleled 30-course Sadhya this year. Incorporating fresh, seasonal ingredients and untouched recipes, they are starting with their Onam Sadhya a little early on 30 August and 31 August.

Price: INR 3,237.45 for one

Google Rating: 4.2/5

Must Try: Sambar, Pappadam and Kaalan

Cafe Lota

Cafe Lota’s ambience is great and rains make it even more charming, and the staff is extremely friendly which just adds to the experience. This year, you can grab authentic Onam Sadhya here too! However, note that they are only available for dine-in. Their Sadhya is going to have over 25 elements, right from Erissery (pumkin, red beans, grated coconut) to Katti Parippu (moong dal) to Rasam to Payasam. 

When: 29 August to 7 September

Price: INR 1,000 plus taxes for one (approx)

Atmanam

G-town folks, this one’s for you, again! Atmanam is serving an Onam thali with 35 traditional dishes on a banana leaf. Serving from 25 August to 5 September, daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, their beautiful space should definitely be on your radar for an authentic Sadhya experience. 

When: 25 August to 5 September

Price: INR 1,598 for two persons