Vishu Phalam 2018: 5 restaurants across India for the best Sadhya feast

It is time for welcoming Vishu festival 2018. The natives of Kerala celebrate Vishu festival to usher the Malayalam New Year. Quite naturally, New Year celebrations in Keralan households involve exchanging gifts, decorating the house, and feasting big! Sadhya, the festive feast, is a melange of 14 to 24 dishes, made from freshly-harvested rice, coconut milk, jaggery, fruits, veggies, and condiments, especially prepared for an elaborate meal. So, whether you’re travelling to Kerala or are keen on eating your Sadhya in your current city, here you know about these 5 restaurants across 5 cities in India that are sure to not disappoint.
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Mahabelly, Delhi
Mahabelly is all set to serve a traditional Vishu Sadhya (vegetarian) for lunch and dinner. This popular South Delhi spot has a tradition of treating the Delhi NCR-based residents to a true Malayali Sadhya meal. How tempting is that?

Address: MA-A05, Ground Floor, Restaurant Block, DLF Place Mall, Saket, New Delhi

Udaya Lunch Home, Mumbai

Power up for the Kerala New Year festival by savouring a generous Sadhya meal from Udaya Lunch Home in Mumbai. Hit among the local Malayali community, at Udaya you are sure to leave with a happy heart.

Address: Narayan Gajanan Acharya Marg, Chembur, Mumbai

Ambiswamy's Vegetarian Restaurant, Kochi


This no-frills restaurant much deserves a place on this list for serving tasty Sadhya meal at good price. For the unacquainted, they make the best 'Ilayada' in Kochi.

Address: Mahatma Gandhi Road, Pallimukku, Ernakulam, Kerala

Southindies, Bangalore

This restaurant is a Sadhya feast powerhouse. Its hearty vegetarian dishes, some rare, some common, are sure to please all the vegetarians.

Address: 276, First Floor, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore

Sva-aahar, Pune

A satisfying meal of Sva-haar along with more than 21 recipes will not cost you much. On the Sadhya menu, you'll find all the robust, Malayali offerings, all solid crowd-pleasers.

Address: Opposite Sai Petrol Pump, Next to Mathura, JM Road, Pune