Best Places in Hyderabad for Onam Sadhya (2025) 🌼🍛
- MediaFx
- Sep 5
- 2 min read
✨ TL;DR: Hyderabad is serving up Onam with style! From cozy cafés like Akson and Kayal Kerala to cultural festivity hubs like Malabari’s Kerala Kitchen and upscale experiences like Park Hyatt’s Dining Room, there’s a Sadhya platter for every taste and budget. Whether you’re craving nostalgia or looking for foodie vibes, the Onam feast scene in the city is buzzing!
Hyderabad is buzzing with Onam spirit, and you don’t need to go to Kerala to enjoy an authentic Sadhya! Restaurants across the city are serving delicious, festive feasts—typically over 20 dishes on banana leaves, featuring delights like banana chips, avial, rasam, matta rice, and payasam. 😋🌿
Here are some top picks:
1. Akson Café – Punjagutta 🍲
One of the oldest Kerala-style eateries in town, known for its soulful, no-frills Sadhya served in a warm, authentic setting. Price: ₹1,500 for two. Available 4–6 September.
2. Kayal Kerala – Gachibowli 🏡
Feels like a cozy Kerala home. Expect generous, homely servings and specialties like porottas and appams. Price: ₹1,200 for two; available 4–6 September.
3. Hanwin Kerala Cafe – Jubilee Hills 🥭
A cute, casual café offering the traditional spread with sweet twists—juices and milkshakes included. Price: ₹1,200 approx; available on 4 September.
4. Pathemari Kerala Restaurant – Nampally 🐟
Famous for biryani and Kerala-style fish curries. Their Onam Sadhya brings that comforting, homestyle vibe. Price: ₹1,500 for two.
5. Aidu South Indian Kitchen & Bar – Jubilee Hills 🌟
A modern, trendy twist on the Sadhya experience, still rooted in tradition. Price: ₹549 per person; available until 15 September.
6. The Dining Room, Park Hyatt – Banjara Hills 🎶
For a more upscale and elegant experience—with live music and cultural ambience. Price: ₹1,499+ per person; available around 15 September.
7. Malabari’s The Kerala Kitchen – Gachibowli 🎭
More than food—a full cultural event with traditional dishes and folk music. Price: ₹599 per person; around 14 September.
8. Simply South – Jubilee Hills 🍃
Authentic and classic Sadhya served in a homely yet elegant setting. Price: ₹1,667+ per person.
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Other popular options include Swad Assal Taste, Pepper Green, Kochin Spices, Malabar Kitchen, and Sa-Ma (Sama Indian Kitchen).
Cultural Context: Onam in Hyderabad 🌸
Hyderabad’s Malayali community—approximately 4 lakh strong—is actively reviving Kerala’s Onam traditions with vibrant celebrations. Expect Pookkalam competitions, Thiruvathira dance, Kathakali performances, and grand Sadhya banquets served by chefs from Kerala. Many neighborhood associations, like MANAS and Kairalee Association, are hosting gatherings with 700+ attendees. 🥳
