The joyous festival of Onam is almost here, and we cannot keep our calm. With the religious observance and scrumptious food, the annual Harvest festival of Kerala has a lot to offer. Onam is the ten-day harvest festival that honours the homecoming of mythical King Mahabali. It is the biggest celebration of the year, and the whole state rejoices to celebrate it. And no festival in India can ever be complete without people indulging into some delicious food. For those who are away from their hometown and are missing the taste of Kerala, here we have compiled the best places you can visit. There are a handful of restaurants in Mumbai which serves the best authentic food including the traditional Sadhya dishes during the harvest festival. Onam 2019 Date and Information: Know Everything About Kerala's Biggest Festival Celebrated by Malayalis Worldwide. 

With payasam, sadhya and kaikotti kali, Onam is a day of merriment and of course the popular preparation of Onam Sadhya. It is traditional food that is served on a banana leaf and is typically vegetarian. In a single course, 24 dishes are served, and you could not be happier! Head to these popular restaurants in Mumbai this Onam to enjoy a traditional spread. Onam 2019 Easy Pookalam Designs: Simple & Beautiful Rangoli Patterns to Make During the Harvest Festival (Watch DIY Videos). 

Seasonal Tastes

Located at The Westin Mumbai Garden City in Goregaon East, Seasonal Tastes is one of the most preferred places to treat your taste buds with delicious Onam Sadhya. You can sit by the pool and feast on Malayali delicacies such as thalassery biryani and many more authentic dishes to enjoy during the festivity.

Taste of Kerala

Situated at the Fort Mumbai, Taste of Kerala is another place, where festive lovers can visit and enjoy some authentic dishes. It has a casual setting and lots of coconut and southern goodness on the menu. Plus it is quite affordable! On the festival of Onam, this restaurant is a must-visit. Don’t skip the payasam for dessert!

Hotel Deluxe

Hotel Deluxe is another restaurant situated at the Fort in Mumbai, which is famous for its South Indian menu. The place is said to be one of the oldest Kerala restaurants in the city. During Onam, the restaurant only restricts itself, serving purely vegetarian food. However, the smell and taste are just as sumptuous!

Saptami at Holiday Inn

Saptami is the best food joint to spend a fantastic time with family and indulge in the delicious traditional food. With spacious modern dining room within a hotel lobby serving mouth-watering dishes, attracting a lot of crowds during festivals like Onam.

There are a lot of other places in Mumbai, where you can treat your taste buds some authentic taste of Kerala. However, the above ones are the best and most reliable to pay a visit during the joyous occasion of Onam.

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