Historically linked across the Arabian Sea through maritime trade, Mumbai has long embraced diverse coastal culinary influences. Yet, during the August harvest season, the city’s food trail pivots sharp south. For students and working professionals whose holiday schedules make travelling back home to Kerala impossible, finding a comforting feast is all one can look forward to. This August, 9 restaurants in Mumbai are stepping up to recreate the nostalgia of festive home cooking. From classic vegetarian spreads to non-vegetarian twists, these venues offer an authentic taste of Onam Sadhya in Mumbai without leaving the city.
Bastian Ammakai
Bringing maternal tradition to the festive table, Ammakai is hosting an exclusive weekend Sadhya built around “Shilpa’s Amma’s Recipes.” The menu takes direct inspiration from the home-style flavours and dishes that shaped Shilpa Shetty’s childhood. Served across two days on August 22 and 23, the experience is designed to be highly intimate, capping attendance at 30 guests per seating around long communal tables. The feast features a 22-course vegetarian Sadhya laid out on traditional banana leaves, keeping the focus entirely on generous, home-inspired dining and shared regional traditions. Whether dining in at a hotel venue or ordering a feast directly to your doorstep, exploring these locations offers a clear look into how Mumbai’s kitchens continue to celebrate classic regional cooking traditions.
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When: August 22 and 23 | Noon to 2 pm | 2 pm to 4 pm
Where: Kamal Building, Link Road, Khar, Bandra West
Cost for two: ₹1450
The Merchants
Collaborating with culinary group Backwaters Chechie, The Merchants is hosting “Onam Aaghosham” on August 22. The event pairs a traditional banana leaf feast with an energetic atmosphere, featuring live music and traditional cultural performances alongside the dining service. The curated spread covers fundamental regional items like Varatti, Parippu Nie, Olan, Avial, Kaalan, Matta Rice, Sambar, and Rasam. Beyond the core leaf layout, the menu adds popular regional staples, including Appam paired with vegetable stew and Manga Kanthari Mulagu Chammandi. The sweet selections lean heavily into traditional puddings, serving Ada Pradhaman, Thiruvonam Paal Payasam, and Parippu Pradhaman.
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When: Saturday, August 22, 12:30 pm (lunch), 7:00 pm (dinner)
Where: Fairmont, Vile Parle
Cost for two: ₹8000
Saffron
For a luxury fine-dining harvest feast, Saffron at JW Marriott is hosting “The Grand Sadhya” on Wednesday, August 26. The restaurant frames the single-day event as a homage to Kerala’s culinary heritage, serving a structured, classic leaf spread. The meal opens with traditional starters and condiments, including banana, Ingi Puli, banana chips, and mango acharam. Guests are then served classic Kerala dishes such as Thoranam Erissery, Kalan Curry, Aviyal, and Kottu Curry, alongside Mango Pulisary, Sambar, Paruppu Curry, Poriyal, and Rasam. Carbohydrate options are comprehensive, featuring Matta Rice, Ponni Rice, Thayir Sadam, and crisp Appalam. To finish, the dessert course centres on Ada Pradhaman, prepared with rice flakes, jaggery, and coconut milk
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When: August 26 | 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm | 7 pm to 11:30 pm
Where: JW Marriott, Juhu
Cost for two: ₹5000
The Tanjore Tiffin Room
Known for its commitment to traditional flavours, The Tanjore Tiffin Room scales up operations for the harvest season with a complete banana leaf feast. The full spread includes 30 distinct items arranged systematically around a central serving of rice. The feast progresses through a procession of curries, thorans, pachadis, and crispy accompaniments. Core savoury dishes include Rasam, Sambar, Avial, Olan, and Kaalan, paired with sides like Beetroot Thayir Pachadi, Puli Inji, Beans Thoran, and raw mango pickle. Dessert features creamy Pal Payasam and Sharkara Adapradhaman. For those looking for a lighter dinner option, the restaurant switches from the leaf feast to an à la carte menu during the evenings across the three-day celebration period.
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When: August 26 to 28 | Noon to 4 pm
Where: 12, Union Park, Khar West
Cost for two: ₹3000
Santosham
Founded in May 2022 by Santosham Foods, this private limited company was built to serve traditional South Indian food at accessible prices. Translating to “happiness” or “joy,” Santosham focuses on the essence of southern home cooking, steering clear of fusion trends. Much of the menu draws direct influence from sacred temple cuisine, traditionally served as prasadam. Beyond its regular regional offerings, the kitchen has put together a dedicated Onam Sadhya 2026 menu that covers classic preparations. The lineup features regional staples including Palada Pradhaman, Vellarikka Pachadi, Thenga Chammanthi, Parippu Curry, Varutharacha Sambar, Kalan, Olan and so much more.
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When: 7:30 am to 10:30 pm
Where: 5, Shalimar Building, Marine Drive
Cost for two: ₹500
Nair on Fire
Breaking away from strict vegetarian tradition, clould kitchen NairOnFire returns with its “Favourites of the Favourites” campaign, catering directly to non-vegetarians. The menu features meat and seafood dishes alongside standard vegetarian staples. Options span several formats, including a Veg Superfood Sadya, an UnSadya (featuring Chicken & Seafood), and a Veg Mini Sadya, with additional provisions for corporate bulk orders, party feasts, and dedicated Payasam hampers. Traditional vegetarian dishes like Nei Parippu, Angamaly Mango Curry, Travancore Olan, Mathanga Erissery, and Avial are served alongside non-vegetarian items including Chicken Thoran and Prawn Roast. Desserts cover Parippu Payasam, Palada Pradhaman, Calicut Halwa, and Boli. Designed for flexibility, it offers a strong delivery-focused solution for office groups or home celebrations across Mumbai.
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When: Till August 30
Order: NairOnFire
Cost for two: ₹2100 onwards
Hoppumm
Hoppumm joins the festival calendar with a traditional banana leaf service running specifically on August 21, 22, 23 and 26. Known for bringing structured regional dining to the table, the restaurant focuses on core festive flavours and communal dining. Unlike standard single-track feasts, the menu covers both vegetarian and non-vegetarian spreads. The lineup includes Jackfruit chips, Pulinji, Mix thoran, Avial, Kootu curry, Olan, Pineapple pachadi, Rice, Papadam, and Sambar alongside non-vegetarian additions like Prawn roast, Chicken varuval, and Meen fry. Desserts feature both Palada Payasam and Parippu Pradhaman.
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When: August 21, 22, 23 & 26 | 11 am to 3 pm | 7 pm to 11 pm
Where: 9, Mangal Bhavna, Khar Pali Road, Linking Road, Bandra
Cost for two: ₹3500++
South of Vindhya’s
Carrying forward a 25-year tradition, South of Vindhyas at The Orchid Hotel presents Adipoli Onam Sadhya from August 22 to 26. Led by MasterChef Bala, the restaurant serves a massive vegetarian spread of over 56 items. The course opens with Kachia Moru and Thakkali Rasam alongside savouries like Banana Chips Miri, Chakka Upperi, Achappam, and Unni Appam. Mains feature classics such as Avial, Olan, Erissery, Kalan, Kootu Curry, Puliserry, Ulli Theeyal, Payaru Mezhukkupuratti, and Parippu Curry, served with Kerala Red Rice, Appam, Kal Dosa, and Malabari Paratha. Dessert options span multiple varieties of payasam, alongside Panchamrutham, Pazham Puri, and Kerala-style halwa. Floral decorations and traditional music complete the setting.
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When: August 22 to 26 | 12:30 to 4 pm | 7 pm to 11:30
Where: The Orchid Hotel, Nehru Road, Navpada, Vile Parle
Cost for two: ₹5293++
Kari Apla
Returning for its 3rd edition, Kari Apla takes a non-vegetarian approach to the harvest feast on August 22 and 23. The menu puts a coastal spin on the traditional leaf format, loading up on meat and seafood specialities. The extensive lineup includes Banana Chips, Spiced Buttermilk, Beetroot Pachadi, Inji Puli, Cabbage Thoran, and Kadala Curry. The non-vegetarian highlights star Squid Fry, Meen Curry, Netholi Fry, Prawn Peera, Kanthari Chicken, and Syrian Mutton Cutlet, served with Red Rice and Appalam. Sweet dishes like Parippu Payasam and Pazham Pori round out the heavy spread.
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When: August 22 & 23 | Noon to 3:30 pm | 7 pm to 11 pm
Where: 5, Mangal Bhavna, Khar West
Cost for two: ₹5000
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Whether dining in at a hotel venue or ordering a feast directly to your doorstep, exploring these locations offers a clear look into how Mumbai’s kitchens continue to celebrate classic regional cooking traditions. Advance bookings for these limited-run festive seats are open directly through the respective venues.
