As Onam is all about good food and revelry, Kolkatans are always in for a special treat around this time of the year. So, if you’re craving authentic flavours of Kerala’s traditional Onam sadya, My Kolkata brings you some of the best restaurants where you can indulge in a sumptuous feast. From savoury avial to sweet payasam, relish a variety of delectable dishes served on banana leaves.
Tamarind near Deshapriya Park
At this south Kolkata restaurant, you can enjoy both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Onam sadya spreads. The vegetarian Onam sadya thali has authentic dishes like Sukku Vellam, Pacha Moru, tapioca chips, banana chips, lemon pickle, and Inji Curry. The red rice is served with ghee, appam, parippu and diverse curries and sides. End the meal with desserts like Ada Pardhaman and Coconut Payasam. You can also opt for the non-vegetarian spread that includes Malabar Chicken, Mutton Coconut Fry, Meen Mappas (fish), and Konju Olarthiyadhu (prawn). This menu also includesSukku Vellam, Pacha Moru, tapioca chips, banana chips, lemon pickle, Inji Curry, red rice, ghee, appam, parippu and a variety of sides like Potato Raw Banana Thoran, Bhindi Pachadi, and Erissery.
When: Till September 15
Time: 12pm - 10pm
Pocket pinch: Rs 775 plus taxes (veg thali) and Rs 875 plus taxes (non-veg thali)
Address: 177, Sarat Bose Road, opposite DKS, Deshapriya Park, Kolkata: 700026
Ammini in Kalighat
Served traditionally on a banana leaf, the authentic vegetarian Onam sadya at Ammini offers a true taste of Kerala. The sadya menu is available only for a day for both dine-in and takeaway. For takeaways, one has to pre-order. It cannot be ordered online through Zomato or Swiggy. Step into this south Kolkata restaurant and soak in the festive vibes of Onam, while enjoying a delicious sadya meal.
Note: Pre-order your takeaway by Saturday, September 14, 12pm.
When: September 15
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Pocket pinch: Call on +91 8777606708 to enquire
Address: 22/1C, Manohar Pukur Rd, Kalighat, Kolkata- 700029
Hotel Swagath on Hazra Road
This south Indian restaurant on Hazra Road returns with its authentic Onam sadya thali, offering over 20 traditional dishes like pachadi, olan, erissery, thoran, parippu, sambar, rasam, puliynji, and more. For dessert, indulge in Pal Ada Pradhaman and Pazha Pradhaman, completing the festive feast.
When: September 13-15
Time: 9am -10pm
Pocket pinch: Rs 650 plus GST
Call: 03340882211 to make prior reservations
Address: 37, Hazra Road, Garcha, Ballygunge, Kolkata: 700029
Ekdalia RD. at Raja Basanta Roy Road
Though known for global cuisine, Ekdalia RD. has a pleasant surprise this Onam. The restaurant is offering a special sadya, curated by south Indian chef Thirumala. This traditional lunch includes 20 authentic dishes such as avial, kuttu, barbatti, purp vadai, payasam, and more, served with steamed rice, ghee, and curd rice. With lunch available in three slots for one day only, make sure to book your slots in advance to enjoy this festive feast.
.When: September 22
Time: 12.30pm, 1.30pm and 2.30pm
Pocket pinch: Rs 500
Call: 6290890397/9831307464 to make prior reservations
Address:15, Raja Basanta Roy Road, Lake Market, Kalighat, Kolkata: 700029
