Onam Sadhya Near Munnar

This Onam season (August 16 – August 26, 2026), gather your loved ones for a grand Kerala harvest feast served the traditional way on a fresh banana leaf, surrounded by the cool mountain breeze and mist-covered hills of Ambazhachal.

Whether you’re on a family Onam trip, a group of friends on a monsoon road trip, or a corporate team planning a festive retreat, Spice Aromas Open Air Restaurant offers spacious hillside seating and a menu built around Kerala’s real harvest-season dishes: Sambar, Avial, Thoran, Olan, Kaalan, and finished with a warm Payasam.

We’re an easy stop from Kochi, Kothamangalam, and Thodupuzha, right on the way into Munnar town.

Book ahead

Thiruvonam is Aug 26

It’s our busiest day of the season. Group and family tables fill up fast –  reserve your seating a few days ahead to avoid a wait.

Spice Aromas

Why celebrate Onam at Spice Aromas

Traditional Sadhya

Full vegetarian feast served fresh on banana leaf

Open-air setting

Dine surrounded by Munnar's hills and mountain air

Family and groups

Spacious seating for reunions and large gatherings

On the Munnar Bypass

Easy stop from Kochi, Kothamangalam or Thodupuzha

4.7★ rated

Trusted by 1,000+ guests for celebrations near Munnar

Ambience & food

A feast for the eyes, before the feast

What's in our Onam Sadhya

A true Onam Sadhya is a celebration on a leaf, a balanced spread of flavours representing

Kerala’s harvest traditions.

 

Menu may vary slightly with seasonal ingredients. Ask our team for the day’s full spread when booking.

Full menu

Onam sadhya, dish by dish

27 items served on a banana leaf, in traditional order

To begin

  • Banana leaf
  • Salt
  • Banana
  • Banana chips
  • Sarkaravaratti
  • Kondattom

Pickles and pachadi

  • Pappad
  • Mango pickle
  • Lemon pickle
  • Pachadi
  • Kitchadi
  • Injipuli

Curries

  • Avial
  • Thoran
  • Kootu curry
  • Olan
  • Kalan
  • Erisseri

Rice and accompaniments

  • Boiled rice
  • Nay parippu
  • Sambar
  • Pulisseri
  • Rasam
  • Moru

Payasam

  • Palada payasam
  • Parippu pradhaman
  • Semiya payasam

Served in traditional order on a banana leaf.

Guest reviews

What our guests say

Celebrate the harvest season with us

Reserve your table today and make this Onam one to remember.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before your visit.

Yes. Our Onam Sadhya is served in the traditional style, on a fresh banana leaf.

We strongly recommend booking ahead, especially around Thiruvonam and weekends during the season.

Yes. We accommodate small family groups and larger gatherings — share your group size when booking.

Yes, the traditional Onam Sadhya is a full vegetarian feast. Our regular multi-cuisine menu is also available.

Planning your visit

Hours

Mon–Sun, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., including Onam holidays

Corporate groups

Ask about arrangements for office and team celebrations

Group bookings

Share your group size in advance for seating and food planning

Thiruvonam  

Aug 26Our busiest day,  advance booking strongly recommended

Getting here

Easy to find on the Munnar Bypass