Onam 2025 Chennai Guide: Feasts, takeaways and traditional sadhya

Geetham, all outlets in Chennai city

Geetham celebrates Onam with an elaborate vegetarian Sadhya of over 25 traditional dishes. The spread features curries such as erisseri, and uli theeyal, and a variety of pradhamans. Guests can pre-book the feast for dine-in, takeaway or home delivery, while those looking for a small festive touch can opt for standalone portions of chakka pradhaman or palada pradhaman

Guests can pre-book the feast for dine-in, takeaway or home delivery, while those looking for a small festive touch can opt for standalone portions of chakka pradhaman or palada pradhaman.

Available on September 5, lunch only. For reservations, call 7397 222 111

Sashwatha Cafe, Nandanam and Anna Nagar

Sashwatha Cafe is set to mark Onam with a traditional vegetarian Sadhya that captures the essence of Kerala’s culinary heritage. The festive spread brings together a medley of flavours and textures, blending classic recipes with homely comfort for a truly authentic experience. 

On September 4 and 5, priced at ₹395 for dine-in and ₹645 for takeaway. For reservations, call 99941 31222

The Savera, Mylapore

The Savera, Mylapore, ushers in Onam with festive décor, traditional music and a grand vegetarian feast. Malgudi Restaurant serves a special Onam thali from September 4 to 7 (lunch only,1600), while Piano hosts an Onam brunch buffet on September 5 (lunch only, 1800).

For reservations, call 9710421422

Kappa Chakka Kandhari

Kappa Chakka Kandhari celebrates Onam with a takeaway-only sadhya featuring 26 dishes, priced at ₹8,000. Packed in four stainless-steel tiffin boxes, the feast serves around 5 to 6 people. The spread includes festive favourites along with palada payasams and pradhamans. Payasams can also be pre-ordered separately in 500ml bottles (₹500–₹700)

Orders may be collected on September 4 and 5, between 11 am and 3 pm, from pick-up points at Tharamani (IHMCT, C.I.T Campus), Kilpauk (Votive Shrine Church) and OMR (QFarmers Organic Store). Pre-bookings at www.kckonam.com

Sangeetha Veg Restaurant

Sangeetha Veg Restaurant, which has been serving Onam Sadhya in Chennai since 1998, sources its ingredients from Kerala. This year’s spread features over 25 dishes, including paalada pradhaman, chakka pradhaman, chakka ela adai, and parippu rasa vadai.

The Sadhya will be available on September 5 for dine-in and online orders at Adyar, Anna Nagar, T. Nagar, Virugambakkam, RA Puram, Nandambakkam and Medavakkam, with online-only availability at Kovilambakkam and Guindy. Pre-bookings at www.sangeethaveg.com

Sorgam, Adyar

Sorgam, serves a full-fledged Onam Sadya with 25 traditional dishes, from unniappam, beetroot pachadi, pavakai theeyal, Kerala red rice and steamed rice, rounded off with paal payasam and ada pradhaman.

On September 4, 5 and 6, with slots from 11.30 am. Priced at ₹850 for dine-in and ₹950 for takeaway. For pre-bookings, call 96772 77900

Savya Rasa, Kotturpuram

Savya Rasa’s authentic vegetarian sadhya served on banana leaves is inspired by Kerala’s royal kitchens. The feast features heirloom recipes and seasonal ingredients

From September 1 to 5, between 12.30 pm and 3.30pm, priced at ₹3000 for two. For pre-bookings, call 73977 74856

Elis Kitchen, Mamallapuram

Elis Kitchen, serves a homestyle Onam Sadhya over three days, featuring staples such as ulli theeyal, thoran, sarkaravaratti, and a selection of payasams. The feast is available for dine-in only, from 12pm to 5pm, on pre-booking. 

On September 5, 6 and 7, priced at ₹800 per person. For reservations, call 9176646884

Vasantha Bhavan, all 17 outlets in the city

Vasantha Bhavan, celebrates Onam with a vegetarian sadhya that includes indulgent sweets like palada pradhaman and ada pradhaman, along with homely favourites such as avial, moru curry and seasonal vegetable accompaniments, crafted for a memorable feast.

On September 5, priced at Rs. 599 for dine-in and Rs. 749 for takeaway. For reservations, log onto www.vasantabhavan.in

Oru Kerala Story, UIthandi

Oru Kerala Story, marks the festival with a grand Onam Sadhya served on banana leaves, featuring a spread of over 25 traditional dishes. The feast is available for lunch only.

On September 4 and 5, priced at ₹999. For pre-bookings, call 080153 12342

That Mallu Joint, T. Nagar & Anna Nagar

Celebrate Onam with a traditional sadhya served on a banana leaf, featuring all the festive classics. Available on September 4 and 5, for lunch only. Price: ₹1299. To pre-book your dine-in or takeaway, call 91767 41305.

Published – September 03, 2025 03:53 pm IST