India, Aug. 29 -- The first ten days of the Malayalam calendar turn kitchens across India into portals to Kerala. What's cooking? A vegetarian feast that spotlights a range of culinary techniques and hits every possible tasting note: sweet to savoury. Served on a banana leaf, this meal draws diners in scores each year, pairing perfectly with the festival's many traditions. In Bangalore, especially, Onam Sadya is unmissable, and the 2025 lineup is proof. Here are all the spots worth reserving early for an authentic experience.

Kerala's famed harvest festival is a celebration of abundance, tradition, and the homecoming of King Mahabali from the netherworld. Spanning ten days, the festival brings communities together in homes and public spa...