Onam 2026: 10 Best Places in Chennai to Enjoy a Traditional Onasadya

Chennai is gearing up for Thiruvonam with traditional Kerala-style Onasadya menus at restaurants, hotels and resorts across the city. Here are 10 places to enjoy a festive Sadya this Onam, along with dates, timings and booking details.

The festive flavours of Kerala are making their way across Chennai as restaurants and hotels prepare special Onam Sadya (Onasadya) celebrations for 2026.

Served traditionally on a banana leaf, an Onasadya features a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, accompaniments and payasams. This year, diners can choose from Kerala-speciality restaurants, luxury hotels and even a beachside resort experience.

With Thiruvonam falling on August 26, 2026, here are 10 places in Chennai to consider for an Onam feast.

1. Kappa Chakka Kandhari, Nungambakkam

Kappa Chakka Kandhari in Nungambakkam is offering a 25-dish vegetarian Onasadya prepared by Kerala cooks.

The special lunch is available on August 25 and 26. The restaurant is also offering takeaway options, including an Onasadhya Box and payasams.

Price: ₹1,980 per adult and ₹1,180 per child, including taxes
Contact: +91 98585 91010

2. Sangeetha Veg Restaurant, Adyar

Sangeetha Veg Restaurant in Adyar is serving its special Onam Sadya on August 26, from 11 AM to 3 PM.

Advance booking is recommended for the festive lunch.

Contact: 9003003087 (Adyar) / 9003003090 (central)

3. Park Brasserie, Park Hyatt Chennai

Park Brasserie at Park Hyatt Chennai is marking Onam with a traditional banana-leaf Sadya around August 26.

The menu includes Kerala favourites such as avial, olan, kalan, erissery and payasam, offering diners a hotel dining experience with traditional festive flavours.

Date: Around August 26
Booking: Advance reservations recommended.

4. Ayna, Hilton Chennai

At Ayna, Hilton Chennai, the Onam Sadya celebration runs from August 24 to 26.

The festive lunch is scheduled from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM, making it an option for families and groups celebrating Thiruvonam together.

Reservations: 9500011940

5. Paprika, Courtyard by Marriott Chennai

Paprika at Courtyard by Marriott Chennai is offering its Onam celebration on August 26.

Located in the Velachery/OMR areaea, the restaurant is offering options for festive dining and orders.

Reservations/Orders:
+91 73388 36317
+91 96775 18516
+91 70446 45573

6. Symphony Restaurant, Ramada by Wyndham Chennai Egmore

Symphony Restaurant at Ramada by Wyndham Chennai Egmore will serve its Onam Sadya on August 26.

The festive spread is available between 11:30 AM and 4 PM.

Contact: 7338872724 / 735868088

7. Spice Haat, Hyatt Regency Chennai

Spice Haat at Hyatt Regency Chennai is hosting an Onam buffet on August 25 and 26.

Guests can choose from lunch and dinner sessions:

Lunch: 12:30 PM–3:30 PM

Dinner: 7 PM–11 PM

The celebration brings Kerala-inspired festive dishes to the hotel`s buffet setting.

8. MGM Beach Resorts, ECR

For those looking to combine an Onam feast with a resort outing, MGM Beach Resorts on the ECR is hosting its Southern Sojourn celebration from August 22 to 28.

The resort is offering a beachside Onam Sadya, with the festive meal available from 11:30 AM onwards.

Contact: +91 72 0027 3297
Email: [email protected]

9. The Reef, Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa

The Reef at Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort & Spa is hosting an Onam feast on August 26.

The menu features Kerala vegetarian dishes along with non-vegetarian specialities, offering a broader festive spread for diners.

The resort is located along Chennai`s ECR.

10. Navaratna, Le Royal Méridien Chennai

Navaratna at Le Royal Méridien Chennai is also joining the city`s Onam celebrations, with its Sadya scheduled for August 25 and 26.

Multiple dining slots are available, with advance booking recommended.

Other Chennai Restaurants Offering Onam Sadya

For those looking for more options, several other restaurants and hotels have also featured in 2026 Onam celebrations and city roundups.

These include:

Food Exchange, Novotel Chennai – Chamiers Road

Visesham – Nandanam

Madras Kitchen Company, The Westin – Velachery

Southern Spice, Taj Coromandel – Nungambakkam

ITC Grand Chola – Little Mount

Grand Chennai by GRT – T. Nagar

Rasanai – Besant Nagar

Savya Rasa – Kotturpuram

J Hind

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What Is Served in an Onasadya?

A traditional Onasadya is served on a banana leaf and typically includes a large selection of Kerala vegetarian dishes. Depending on the restaurant, diners may find avial, olan, kalan, erissery, thoran, sambar, rasam, pachadi, kichadi, pickles, papadam and payasam on the menu.

Some hotel celebrations may additionally feature non-vegetarian Kerala specialities, although a traditional Sadya itself is predominantly vegetarian.

Onam 2026: Check Before You Book

With Thiruvonam on August 26, popular Onam Sadya venues in Chennai may see strong demand. Prices, menus, timings and availability can change, so diners should confirm the details directly with the restaurant or hotel before visiting.

From a traditional Kerala restaurant in Nungambakkam to a luxury hotel in the city or a beachside feast on the ECR, Chennai offers plenty of ways to celebrate Onam 2026 with an authentic taste of Kerala.