A reader emailed me a couple of days back telling me about the Onam Festival which would taking place at the Caesars Dakshin Restaurant over a period of two days. I was told I needed to pass by during those two days and order the Onasadya. The Onasadya is a traditional vegetarian dish in Kerala, India and since today is Onam Day, a festival celebrated by the people of Kerala, Caesars Dakshin is serving the traditional dish today and tomorrow.
I’m going to start by saying I have no idea what I just had for lunch, but it was delicious and more importantly a lot of fun to experience.
The dish is served on a large banana leaf and consists of around 20 different sides. When they first served the leaf it kinda looked empty and I didn’t know what to really do but then different waiters started coming by and filling my plate up with various colorful curries. They also filled up my dish with rice, gravy and also gave me a milk and butter drink. All the other diners were using their hands to eat and traditionally that’s how you’re supposed to do it but I decided to use a spoon since I needed to use my camera and phone throughout the experience. I watched how other diners were eating and mixing the different curries and I just tried to emulate them. Once I was done and asked for the bill they served me two kinds of desserts in cups. They were both different kinds of rice pudding desserts and they were delicious. All this for just KD3, it’s crazy…
Throughout the whole meal I was taking photos and sending it to my friends since everything was so colorful, flavorful and so random and unexpected. It didn’t feel like I was in Kuwait and I love it when that happens.
As I mentioned, the Onam Festival is taking place today and tomorrow only. The restaurant is in Jleeb Al Shuyoukh but isn’t difficult to find since it’s located on a main road right on top of Xcite. This isn’t a hole in the wall place, it’s a proper and pretty large restaurant. Below are the details:
Date: September 16 and 17
Time: 12PM to 3PM and 7PM to 11PM
Price: KD3
Location: Caesars Dakshin Restaurant
Here is the location on [Google Maps]
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21 replies on “Onam Festival at Caesars Dakshin Restaurant”
Good going, on trying out new things…
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Mark you are great man, i do appreciate your diversity.
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Yeah it’s intimidating for first timers but if you follow the sequence you’ll do just fine. Happy Onam!
Happy Onam!
Thank you mark …we wish u a happy onam … 🙂
Kerala*
Thanks for post Mark. Happy Onam to all. It is Kerala and not Kerla. It is a State in the southern end of India.
My state is spelled ‘Kerala’.
sorry just fixed it
Happy to see that you liked the sadya
Respect!
Thanks for promoting our colourful tradition,Mark.
Mark much respect on your respect and appreciating and finding the good in all cultures. : )
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That was a very befitting tribute to the just one of the several tastes, sounds and colorful sights of India! Mark, am no longer in Kuwait; back in India and loving life! Please visit this part of the world, I’ll take you around Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat!! Ever seen cool white desert sands??? 😊
Padharo Mhare Des (welcome to Incredible India)
It so reminds me of the Ethiopian place in Hawally- the one you had reviewed recently, only this one I reckon will be pure vegetarian.
The best part about Indian veg food is its light on the tummy, high in nutritive value and great on the pocket.
For a real taste of Onam head to God’s own country; Kerala or better still check in to the Kalari Kovilakom Ayurveda Palace in Kerala around Onam time.They do 28 days packages there which is sheer bliss. Also the closeness to India and things Indian is more authentic there than say, at the Ananda spa in the Himalayas.
I like your diversity Mark. Great going. There is a great significance about Onam. It is celebrated by all in Kerala, irrespective of religions and beliefs. And the food is part of that celebration. So, you have touched the heart of many Keralites – who are the largest among Indians living in Kuwait. Well done. I hope photos taken with better care next time. Thanks.
Mark, This post of urs really hit our taste buds….It reminded me of my mom and her Onam Sadya. Thanks for this post on Kerala & the Indian festival !
Note:- For those of u who dont know about indian food…..Not all Indian food/curry are spicy 🙂
Suddenly all comments are from the regular visitors of Indians In Kuwait 😛
Mark, if you ever wanna experience this again…on a non Onam day.. let me know 😛 it will cost you half or 1/3rd the price 😉
BTW, good going with the diversity… Jamaican, Ethiopian, Carribean & now Indian… it just keeps getting better..
Happy Onam to all the folks.
Dear Mark, me being an Indian from Kerala, im excited n thrilled to see your blog so intriguing to my fellow colleagues that i took them all for lunch today.. Was a fun & a thrilling experience..Thank you for introducing the same to all.. Cheers! & God Bless..