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Lingela - Elangeni & Maharani

Indian South African
4.5 RR
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Earning the reputation as the best buffet in Durban, Lingela at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is a perennial favourite both with hotel guests and Durban locals. Lingela turns the tables on traditional buffets, inviting diners to interact with the chefs who will prepare dishes to your taste.

A range of starters, salads and side dishes, casseroles, Durban curries, breyani, tandoori oven specialities and a carvery with all the trimmings are included in the buffet selection. Choose your favourite at the carvery from roast leg of Karoo lamb with mint sauce, roasted farm fresh chicken with cranberry sauce as well as tender roast beef with horseradish. The dessert buffet offers a selection of gateaux, tartlets, mousses and sweets - the perfect finish to a sumptuous feast at Lingela Restaurant.

Just the Way You Like It

Select your desired cut of meat or seafood, from tender steak and cutlets to succulent prawns and fish, which our chefs will then prepare to your taste. Rare to well done, fried or grilled – you tell us how you like it.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 18h30 - 22h30
  • Tuesday 18h30 - 22h30
  • Wednesday 18h30 - 22h30
  • Thursday 18h30 - 22h30
  • Friday 18h30 - 22h30
  • Saturday 18h30 - 22h30
  • Sunday 12h00 - 15h00, 18h30 - 22h30

Reviews (5704)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.5
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.4
  • Kavashnie G. Dined: 2 days ago
    3
    Food 3.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 21 May 26
    The prawns are stuck to the shell,makes it difficult to peel.Place is cramped, very hot inside, ac not effective. Space is a problem. Meat dishes are very good.well prepared. Very few starters. Waiters are excellent 👌

  • Lynette N. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 21 May 26
    Excellent ambiance,friendly n efficient staff,delicious food ,will always be my favorite place to dine

  • Prelene S. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 20 May 26
    Always a pleasure dining at lingela😁 everything tasted amazing and the staff were great

  • Claudele P. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 20 May 26
    Excellent experience, service was exceptional

  • Benny G. Dined: 3 days ago
    2
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 2.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 20 May 26
    Quality as droped badly

  • Dominic S. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 20 May 26
    All is well

  • Ziningi B. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Michelle G. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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