Although Navratri is a period of fasting, there are many occasions for joyful feasting as well. Savor the opulent meals and thalis from these eateries in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, and Bangalore to the maximum during the nine days. And don’t worry if you overindulge after eating; you can always work it off with some garba.
Delhi/NCR:
1. Veg Gulati Restaurant
The Punjabi, Jain, and sattvik cuisine served at Veg Gulati Restaurant on Delhi’s Pandara Road is well-known. Visit between October 7 and October 14 to sample their Navratra Tandoori Platter, Navratra Khas Thali, and a variety of chaats including dahi bhalle and bhel puri. Along with desserts like sabudana and millet kheers, there are kebabs that are suitable for fasting, such as shakarkandi ki galouti and paneer gilafi.
2. Delhi’s Hyatt Regency
At the Hyatt Regency Delhi, savour the customised thali for an opulent Navratri celebration. Paneer makhani, malai kofta, sitaphal sabzi, aloo and sabudana tikkis, and samak ka chawal are just a few of the delectable items on the intricate thali at their on-site cafe. Cholai ke ladoos and nolen gur sabudana payesh are a delicious way to finish the dinner created by their skilled cooks.
3. Annakoot
The ISKCON Bangalore-founded Annakoot chain, which has three locations in Delhi, is renowned for its sattvik cuisine and decadent sweets. Their unique Navratri thali includes badam milk, paneer makhani, kashifal sabji, samak rice, kuttu poori, sabudana papad, and rasgulla in addition to beverages, appetisers, main dish, and dessert. While you’re there, you can even snag some delectable chaat and bring some treats home to continue the celebrations.
4. Imly
Imly is well-known for its street food selections and is named for the sweet and sour component that is used in snacks all over India. Come between October 7 and October 15 to indulge in their Navratri discounts. Banana chips, papdi chaat, paneer makhani, khatta meetha kaddu, jeera aloo, sabudana khichdi, samvat pulao, and other dishes are included in their thali. Visit one of their locations in Karol Bagh, Rajouri Garden, Ashok Vihar, Noida, or Pitampura, or order delivery to enjoy a meal at home.
5. Masala Art, Taj Palace New Delhi
On the nine nights of Navratri, Executive Chef Rajesh Wadhwa of Masala Art has created a mouthwatering vegetarian menu. A silver thali suited for royalty will be used to serve the many offerings, which will include panchamrit lassi, singhare ki kadhi, kutti ki roti, and shakarkandi aur amaranth tikki. The Qmin app even allows for home delivery of takeout.
Mumbai:
1. Soma, Grand Hyatt
The Grand Hyatt Mumbai has reopened Soma, an in-house restaurant serving traditional Indian food from the Northwest border, as the holiday spirit starts to take hold with Navratri. The restaurant is providing a special Navratri thali to celebrate the event, which includes dishes like stoned nuts kebab, phaldari kofta curry, vrat ke chawal, kuttu ki puri, and more. Come in before October 15 to enjoy the magnificent spread.
2. Rasotsav
Rasotsav in Andheri boasts a unique vrat thali and is well-known for its Gujarati and Rajasthani offerings. Puri-bhaji, sabudana khichdi, sweet and sour chaats, and desserts like shrikhand and gulab jamun are all part of the feast. Set up a few hours in your schedule to enjoy the limitless thali that follows your dinner.
3. Soam
The city’s favourite vegetarian eatery is located in Babulnath. Come in for delectable Gujarati cuisine that will put you in the holiday spirit. Try the panki, fada ni khichdi, sabudana khichdi, jalebi, and sitaphal ice cream. Also try the kand (purple yam) chilla. To keep your snack pantry stocked for Navratri, you can even buy foods like chivda and wafers.
4. Shree Thaker Bhojanalay
Since 1945, this famous restaurant in Kalbadevi has been offering tasty and reasonably priced Gujarati and Rajasthani cuisine. Makai farsan, Mathura dhokla, bhajiya, matar paneer, aloo rasedar, kadhi, and masoor biryani are all on their Dussehra special menu, along with sweets like litchi pineapple kheer, moong dal halwa, and puranpoli. Keep an eye on their social media to learn more about the many weekend thali options available.
Bengaluru:
1. Ssafron- Shangri-La Hotel Bengaluru
Experience a traditional Navratri thali in a posh setting. Sabudana vada, paneer khoya makhani, singhare ki kadhi, kuttu ki poori, badam phirni, and other delicacies are included in Ssafron’s unique thali. Up until October 15th, the meal is accessible for lunch or dinner.
2. Anand Sweets and Savouries
This restaurant and candy store, which opened in 1988, specialises in royal indulgences. Adraki paneer tikka, sabudana aloo tikki chaat, song hara papdi chaat, lachha tokri, and more festive fare are available. A carefully made sattvik Navratri Vrat Thali is also available. For the seasonal delicacies, stop by any of their outlets in Bannerghatta, Whitefield, Sarjapur, or Koramangala.
3. Street Storyss
Between Indiranagar and BEL Road, a vegetarian craft kitchen is serving out upscale Navratri meals to guests. This special Navratri menu was put together by co-founder and chef Tarun Sibbal, who is also the chef and co-owner of Titlie Goa. Dishes on it include sabudana tikki, swang chawal with dahi wali arbi, paneer and fox nut makhni, among many more. The dairy treat known as “dating” is a cookie made with khoya that is topped with dates, berries, and whipped mascarpone cheese.
Pune:
1. Saandan Restaurant
At Saandan Restaurant, celebrate Navratri the Punekar way with special Maharashtrian thalis suitable for fasting. For Navratri, the restaurant is serving a different thali every day, including thalipeeth, sheng batata amti, upwas kachori, sabudana vada, and sweets like ratale sheera and banana halwa. Other delicacies include batata rajgira bhaji and sabudana vada.
2. Hotel Shreyas
Hotel Shreyas, famous for its Maharashtrian thalis, is a fantastic place to satisfy your appetites while adhering to your fast. Take advantage of their special upvas thali, which also contains upvasache thalipeeth, batata papad, sabudana khichdi, shrikhand, and amrakhand. If you visit the restaurant during the nine days of Navratri wearing the colour of the day, you can even get a 10% discount on your meal.
3. Rajdhani Thali Restaurant
Have a sumptuous meal made with Rajdhani’s vrat-specific thali. Start with sabudana vadas and kuttu pakoras, then tuck into vegetables that are suitable for a fast, such as tomato paneer sabji, kele ki sabzi, and paneer vatana with rajgira and kuttu puris, before finishing with shrikhand, shakarkandi halwa, and sabudana kheer. Keep your schedule flexible after eating so you have time for a snooze brought on by food.
