Onam Sadhya
Kerala’s grand vegetarian feast, traditionally served on a banana leaf.
Est. 2015 · Delhi NCRKerala,
Kerala,
Served With Soul
From appam and stew to Malabar biryani, toddy-shop favourites and the grand Onam Sadhya, Mahabelly brings the many flavours and stories of Kerala to Delhi NCR.
Born in Delhi. Rooted in Kerala. Since 2015.
More Than a Restaurant
Some ideas begin not as plans, but as cravings.
For Mahabelly, the journey began with the longing every Malayali away from home understands: for appam and stew, fish curry and red rice, the crackle of curry leaves in coconut oil, and food that can carry you home in a single bite.
Founded in Delhi in 2015 by childhood friends Zachariah Jacob, Thomas Fenn and Dr Prem Kiran, Mahabelly grew from a college-day dream into a larger purpose: to give Kerala’s cuisine and culture the stage they deserve.
For Malayalis, a taste of home. For everyone else, a warm invitation in, one honest, generous meal at a time.Read our full story
Many Keralas. One Table.
There is no single Kerala cuisine.
Kerala food can be appam and stew on a quiet morning, puttu and kadala for breakfast, fish curry with red rice for lunch, beef roast and porotta at a toddy shop, Malabar biryani at a celebration, or a colourful Sadhya served on a banana leaf.
There are communities, coastlines, faiths, seasons and family traditions. Mahabelly brings these worlds together at one table.
Coastal
Toddy-shop
Everyday
FestiveSignature Experiences
Seven ways into Kerala
From the everyday meal to the grand feast.
Appam & Stew
Soft-laced appams with gently spiced coconut-milk stews.
Malabar Biryani
Fragrant short-grain rice, slow-cooked meat and the warmth of Malabar spices.
Kerala Seafood
Fish and prawns layered with coconut, raw mango, kokum and regional spice blends.
Toddy-Shop Plates
Bold, spicy, shareable plates inspired by Kerala’s kallu shappus.
Kerala Meals
A complete, comforting everyday spread of rice, curries and accompaniments.
Arabic Dishes
Kerala’s beloved Gulf favourites like Al Faham, Shawaya and Mandhi, grilled over open flame.
Kerala Meets the Gulf
Mahabelly Canteen
Almost every Malayali family has a Gulf story, and that connection has transformed the way Kerala eats.
The Canteen is our younger, more casual format. Alongside comforting Kerala Meals and familiar favourites, it celebrates Kerala’s own versions of Al Faham, Shawaya and Shawarma, dishes that travelled from the Middle East and found a distinct second home in Kerala.
Everyday Kerala. Served without ceremony, but never without soul.Explore the Canteen
Find a Table
Featured outlets
Mahabelly
Mahabelly Saket
Flagship dine-in restaurant
- First Floor, Commons, DLF Avenue Mall, AV-242, Saket District Centre, Sector 6, Saket, New Delhi 110017
- 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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Canteen
Mahabelly Canteen, Saidulajab
Everyday Kerala canteen
- Ground Floor, Plot No. 05, Kh. No. 264, Westend Marg, Saidulajab, New Delhi 110030
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Canteen
Mahabelly Canteen @ The Kunj
Everyday Kerala canteen
- The Kunj, Plot No. 8, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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One Story. Many Tables.
From one restaurant in Delhi to a family of kitchens across the NCR.
The number that brings us the greatest pride is the Mahabelly family itself.
2015
The year it began
6
Locations across Delhi NCR & Sonipat
160
One Mahabelly family
Lakhs
Of guests, & countless Kerala cravings
A Feast That Brings Everyone TogetherExplore Sadhya & Festivals
The Onam Sadhya
For Mahabelly, the Onam Sadhya is more than a festive meal. It is one of the most beautiful expressions of Kerala’s culture: generous, colourful, emotional and deeply rooted in community.
Over the years, Mahabelly has become one of Delhi NCR’s recognised homes for the Sadhya. For Malayalis, it is a reminder of home. For many others, it is their first introduction to the extraordinary depth of Kerala’s vegetarian cuisine.
Bring Mahabelly to Your Table
Catering, from home tables to grand feasts.
From intimate home gatherings to office lunches, weddings, festive Sadhyas and large-format events, Mahabelly offers Kerala menus tailored to the occasion.
Or call us directly at +91 90179 06907.
Mahabelly in the News
Featured across India’s leading food and culture press.
What Our Guests Say
Warmth, nostalgia, discovery
“God’s Own Cuisine.”
“What I liked, apart from many of the dishes, was the enthusiasm of these two young men who have turned a passion into a business. This is a restaurant you should visit, for the food, the experience and the heated discussions that are bound to follow!”
“Masters of Malabar Masala.”
“Southern comfort for the northern palate.”
“The Moplah Mutton Biryani, from the northern Malabar region of Kerala, is bold on flavour and punch, and the best I have had in New Delhi.”
“The newly opened Mahabelly has been winning hearts for its excellent variety of dishes at reasonable prices.”
“If you like food from Kerala, you must try the Egg Appams at Mahabelly, situated behind DLF Place, Saket, Delhi.”
“Drawing its inspiration from the Onam festival’s King Mahabali, Mahabelly features distinct delicacies showcasing Kerala’s rich culinary traditions.”
Mahabelly Gold · Now Live
A loyalty programme for the Mahabelly family.
Rewards, festive treats and members-only perks for the people who keep coming back for Kerala.
Gallery
A taste in pictures
From our kitchens, tables and festivals. Tap any photo to view.
