Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Kolkata Restaurants Serve Traditional Onam Sadya Feasts Across City
Onam is a festival from Kerala with a special meal called Sadya.
Sadya includes many dishes served together, traditionally on a banana leaf.
Several Kolkata restaurants are preparing this feast.
Tamarind will offer 22 dishes, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian Kerala foods.
Uncle Tomz will serve more than 24 dishes.
Hotel Swagath will offer meals from August 22 to 26, but guests must reserve ahead.
Fairfield by Marriott and Ammini will also hold special Sadya events on August 26.
Prices range from several hundred rupees to Rs 1,799 plus GST per person.
Tamarind will serve a 22-item Sadya, including Kerala chicken, mutton, fish and prawn dishes, on August 23 and 26.
Uncle Tomz is offering more than 24 dishes on August 23 and 26, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
Hotel Swagath will serve Sadya for dine-in, takeaway and delivery from August 22 to 26, with mandatory reservations.
Fairfield by Marriott will host an Onam Sadya on August 26 alongside Kerala-themed dinners and brunches.
Ammini will offer more than 20 banana-leaf Sadya items for dine-in and takeaway on August 26.
- Who
- Kolkata restaurants Tamarind, Uncle Tomz, Hotel Swagath, Fairfield by Marriott and Ammini, with diners and Chef Arun Vijayan involved in the offerings.
- What
- Restaurants are serving Onam Sadya meals featuring multiple Kerala dishes, with dine-in, takeaway or delivery options depending on the venue.
- When
- The events run from August 22 to 30, with the main Sadya offerings scheduled between August 23 and 26.
- Where
- At participating restaurants across Kolkata, including locations on Sarat Bose Road and in Keyatala; some meals are also available for takeaway or delivery.
- Why
- To let Kolkata diners experience the flavours and traditions of Kerala’s Onam festival.
- Festival meal
- Onam Sadya is an elaborate feast traditionally served on banana leaves.
- Participating venues
- Tamarind, Uncle Tomz, Hotel Swagath, Fairfield by Marriott and Ammini.
- Tamarind dates
- August 23 and 26; lunch and dinner service.
- Hotel Swagath dates
- August 22-26, with one-hour lunch and dinner slots.
- Fairfield by Marriott highlight
- Onam Sadya on August 26; dinners run August 22-30 and brunches are scheduled for August 23 and 30.
- Price range
- Listed prices range from Rs 600 to Rs 1,799 plus GST per person, depending on the venue and meal.
- Reservation requirements
- Hotel Swagath requires advance booking, and each thali is for one guest and cannot be shared.