Chennai: For Malayalis in the city, this Onam is the season of hope.
While the celebration was detained because Covid-19 years ago, this family celebrated the opportunity in the middle of a fewer sidewalks when obeying the safety protocol.
And hotels, restaurants, and even bistro join, offer Bawaway Sadyas and restricted Dine-in options.
The Malayalee Club will have Ona Sadhya (FeasK) on Thursday, and a cultural event with a live band from Kerala on Saturday, Thiruvonam.
“We have a restaurant at the club and will serve the Sadya there.
Only a few members will be present and we will follow all the safety protocols,” said former President M Nanda Govind.
Kappa Chakka Kandhari (KCK) offers ‘Onasadhya – a party in a box’ on Friday and Saturday.
“We decided to have takeaways and shipping …
because there was a lot of human interaction while serving a party.
We want to avoid crowding,” said Chef Regi Mathew, owner’s colleague and KCK culinary, added that he had received a team of Namboodiri cooking from Kerala.
“They came far earlier and finished their quarantine.” The box will serve five people.
“There are 26 dishes and all the food is packed in a stainless steel container and then put it in a hot bag so that it remains hot.
If people return the ship, we will give 500 back,” he said.
Jhind Restaurant at Grand Chennai by GRT also offers Ona Sadya from Thursday to Sunday just for lunch while the GRT Cloud Kitchen has Bawaway Sadyas on Saturday and Sunday.
“We are back celebrating life again.
Last Onam, we are not sure what is Covid but this year we know how to deal with it,” said Vikram Cotah, CEO, GRT Hotels & Resorts, added that the restaurant will function at a capacity of 50%.
Jignesh Pujara, founder of the owner of Lyfe by Soul Garden Bistro, said the dinner option available at Kilpat’s outlet from Friday to Sunday.
“We have a South Indian chef team, which will present Sadya, which has around 20 dishes,” he said.
Svasa serves authentic Sadya Ona and Jain’s version without onions or garlic on Saturdays and Sundays.