onam sadya
Onam is one of Kerala’s most cherished festivals, celebrated with vibrant cultural traditions, community spirit, and an iconic feast known as onam sadya. In Mumbai, the event The Great Bombay Sadhya with Kari Apla brings this joyful onam feast to life, complete with traditional Onasadhya flavors along with unique creative touches.
What to Expect at The Great Bombay Sadhya
Hosted at Pioneer Hall in Bandra on Saturday, August 23, this one-day celebration offers an exclusive, one-day-only experience featuring a rare blend of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes crafted by Kari Apla. Chefs Ebaani Tewari and Mathew Varghese bring their diverse culinary roots, Maharashtrian and Syrian Christian traditions, to curate a menu that vividly combines cuisines, cultures, and communities.
The grand Onasadhya is the heart of the event, a traditional feast served on a banana leaf celebrating seasonal produce, cultural history, and centuries of flavour development. This onam sadya features vegetarian treats like boiled red rice, beetroot pachadi, sambar, avial, pumpkin erissery, mushroom pepper roast, jackfruit cutlet, and parippu payasam. The non-vegetarian spread includes fish curry (meer curry), Syrian mutton cutlet, and chicken pepper roast,all arranged alongside the vegetarian staples.
Participants also get one complimentary alcoholic drink to enjoy in The Travancore Lounge, an intimate upstairs retreat inspired by Kerala’s royal heritage, with South Indian–flavoured drinks and music curated by Bombay’s Revolver Club.
The Onam Feast: More Than Just a Meal
The onam feast is much more than culinary indulgence. Sharing an onam sadya, especially in a communal setting, is an immersive cultural experience. Each dish, from tangy inji puli to creamy parippu payasam, is an expression of Kerala’s culinary soul. The Great Bombay Sadhya event makes the Onasadhya accessible in a modern city setting, allowing attendees to relish both tradition and innovation.
Join or Host: Sharing the Joy Through Urbanaut
This experience is curated by Urbanaut, the platform dedicated to unique, niche experiences that bring people together in meaningful ways. And here’s a friendly note: if you are a host planning an onam feast, cultural gathering, or any other immersive experience, you can list events for free on Urbanaut. It’s a simple way to share your vision and reach a broader audience, just visit the Urbanaut “list your experience online” page at and start the journey of hosting memorable events.
Why You Should Attend or Host
- It’s authentic and creative: Onasadhya meets modern gourmet flair, crafted by chefs who celebrate cultural roots in every dish.
- It’s communal and cultural: Sharing the onam feast fosters togetherness and appreciation of tradition in a warm, inclusive environment.
- It’s curated and convenient: Urbanaut handles the logistics, just book your spot or create your own experience with ease.
- It’s opportunity for hosts: If you aspire to open your kitchen or passion to a wider audience, listing events for free lets you connect without financial barriers.
In Summary
The Great Bombay Sadhya with Kari Apla encapsulates the grandeur of Onam in the heart of Mumbai. This onam sadya is a celebration of heritage, community, and exquisite flavors that span both vegetarian and non-vegetarian traditions. Attending offers a chance to experience the genuine onam feast, while hosting via Urbanaut empowers creative cultural expression, especially since you can easily list events for free. If you’ve ever wanted to recreate this magic or attend something unforgettable, here’s your chance.
