Hyderabad, Sept. 2 -- If there is one festival that truly celebrates food, it is Onam. The highlight of this Kerala harvest festival is the grand Onam Sadhya, a traditional vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf. Imagine sitting down to 20-25 different dishes, each bursting with flavour: crispy banana chips, tangy ginger chutney, coconut-rich avial, comforting sambar, spicy rasam, fluffy matta rice, and finally, creamy payasam to sweeten the meal. It is not just food, it is an experience of abundance and joy.

And here in Hyderabad, you don't have to travel to Kerala to enjoy it. Every year, several restaurants in the city prepare special Onam Sadhya spreads. Here is a list curated by Siasat.com of the best places to dig in this season:...