11 places for a Hearty Onam Sadhya in Chennai

Haven’t had the time to sit down and Zomato it, but your stomach’s chanting Sadhya? Never fear, we’ve taken the liberty to put down our favourite Sadhyas in the city that will have you doing a dance after you lick your leaf clean. 

Pradhamans, pullisserys and more. Coming your way in 11. 

Ente Keralam

When a place calls itself “My Kerala”, you know they mean business. They’ve got a lavish Onam Sadhya from the kitchens of Chef Unnikrishnan that you simply cannot afford to miss. 

Price: Rs 525 plus taxes 

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Kuttanad 

You might not need a map, your nose will do, but you sure will need nap after this one. Kuttanad’s offering a Sadhya you can’t refuse. 

Price: Rs 400 plus taxes 

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Annachi Dosa Kadai 

Annachi’s whipping up a storm. Catch their Sadhya for the first time and you won’t be disappointed. Psst.. for those who might miss the main show at lunchtime, they’ve got Kerala surprises packed into breakfast and dinner too. 

Price: Rs 555 plus taxes 

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Jonah’s goes to Malabar Coast

Sure, you’re marveling at their Italian and Japanese creations. But have you BEEN here? 

Price: Rs 300 plus taxes 

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Sree Akshayam 

This veggie-lover’s delight is offering a sumptuous Sadhya at Rs 249 or you could take one to go at Rs 299. You could. 

Price: Rs 249 

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Green Meadows 

The Madras Wok in Green Meadows has promised a Sadhya worth everything. Land there and time might just take a break. 

Price: Rs 450 plus taxes 

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Madras, Raintree Anna Salai 

Warm ambience and lovely staff- you will love this one. They’ve got an Onam Sadhya that will change your mind about everything. 

Price: Rs 800 plus taxes 

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Sanjeevanam

The all-veg extravaganza never fails to disappoint. They’re bringing you a hearty Sadhya, not to mention a healthy one. 

Price: Rs 530 plus taxes 

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Southern Aromas, Residency 

The Residency takes your taste buds to Kerala on the journey of a lifetime. 

Price: Rs 680 plus taxes 

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Copper Point, GRT Grand 

GRT’s Copper Point will have you wishing you had more room in your stomach. 

Price: Rs 888 plus taxes 

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Kumarakom 

Somebody at Kumarakom must be taking the brand recall exercise very seriously. Every time I think “Kerala food in Chennai”, Bam! 

Price: Rs 450 plus taxes 

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Have we left out your favourite place? Or are you through with this list and on your way to the Sadhya? Hello? 

Have a great Onam, you guys! 

(All our images are only for representative purposes and from stock sources. We thank the photographers for the same)