5 Mumbai Restaurants To Eat Your Way Through The Festive Season

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The festive season has finally started and it comes with one golden rule, bring your appetite! Whether its Diwali laddoos or Onam Sadhya, you lose count of the curries, food is the real star of the celebration. And nothing says festive vibes like gathering around a table piled high with dishes that taste like comfort. If you’re looking to swap the kitchen marathon for a restaurant feast this season, here are a few spots serving festive menus and will make your taste buds do the happy dance!

1. Kerala In A Plate

If you’re longing for the authentic flavours of Kerala this Onam, then Spirits of Kerala at the Orchid Hotel should be your go-to place this year. From appams with stew to fluffy puttu paired with spicy kadala curry, and a spread of seafood curries that feel like a coastal dive on a plate. Their festive menu dives into Kerala’s rich culinary tapestry, perfect for people who love a soulful, comfort meal.

2. Trip To The South

If coastal cuisine is your calling, then Thangabali is a must-visit for you. Known for its Goan, Mangalorean, and South Indian flavours, this venue serves festive specials that hit just the right notes of indulgence. From fiery prawn curries to gently spiced fish preparations, its the feast that pairs beautifully with festive cheer (and maybe a chilled sol kadi).

3. Flavourful Evening

Just Kerala is all about staying true to Kerala’s kitchen traditions. Their festive menu is a hearty celebration of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies alike. From banana leaf meals to tangy avial to payasam, seafood so fresh it transports you straight to the backwaters. Spend time with your family, friends, or partners because this is where authenticity meets festivity.

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4. Fine Dining With A Twist

If you want to celebrate this festive season with a hint of elegance, then Hilton Garden Inn is perfect as it serves festive chef’s menu that brings together Indian flavours with an international presentation. If you do spend an evening here, expect seasonal ingredients that make the perfect Instagram-worth dish. It’s the perfect pick if you’re looking for a celebratory dining experience that feels both indulgent and elevated.

5. On-Demand Mangalorean Food

Namma in Mumbai’s Andheri, is where South Indian comfort hits homeborn chic. This minimalist, cosy café serves Mangalorean vegetarian treats that taste like grandma’s kitchen—just quicker. From benne dosa and goli baje to sheera and strong filter coffee, it’s the kind of place reviewers say feels like a hidden gem.

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Meghna Rajpal: Patriarchy's worst nightmare (with a cute smile). An introvert walking around with Bollywood Music in the background who will avoid meeting you in public. I write about pop culture, fashion, and everything controversial.