Onam 2026: Where to eat sadhya in the UAE
For many Malayalis, no Onam celebration is complete without sadhya – the elaborate vegetarian feast traditionally served on a banana leaf, with nine to 30-plus dishes including curries, dal, pickles, poppadoms, banana chips and payasam. And in the UAE, where the Malayali community is nearly one million strong, there is no shortage of places to enjoy one. When is Onam? Onam , Kerala's most…
Onam 2026 is upon us, and Malayalis in the UAE are looking forward to indulging in the traditional vegetarian feast, sadhya. Celebrated over 10 days, this harvest festival is observed with great zeal across the Emirates. The first day of Onam, Thiruvonam, holds special significance, but restaurants across the UAE serve the grand meal throughout the Onam period.
When it comes to enjoying a delicious sadhya, there is no shortage of options in the UAE. Many restaurants offer this elaborate feast, often requiring reservations due to the scale of the meal and preparation involved. Some notable places to enjoy an Onam sadhya this year include The Kitchen by Lulu, Calicut Notebook, Payyannur Restaurant, Vineyard Restobar, Coconut Lagoon, Thamburu Indian Restaurant & Lounge, Mina Hotel, Food Junction, Punjab Grill, Calicut Paragon, and Grand Paragon Sadhya at Calicut Paragon.
Lulu Hypermarket, a popular grocery store, is bringing back its sadhya in a box, containing 24 ready-to-eat items that can be delivered between August 26 and 30. Calicut Notebook and Payyannur Restaurant will serve their unique sadzhas for just one day on August 26. For a more upscale experience, Vineyard Restobar and Calicut Paragon offer themed sadzhas with traditional Keralan dishes and traditional drinks.
Thamburu Indian Restaurant & Lounge and Mina Hotel are known for their lively pub-style atmosphere and budget-friendly South Indian food, with the latter serving their sadhya for three days during the festival.
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