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Lingela - Elangeni & Maharani

Indian South African
Location Pointer 63 Snell Parade, North Beach, Durban, 4063, South Africa
4.5
(5770 reviews)
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  • Buffet

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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

Specials

Saturday Seafood Safari Lunch

Every Saturday, come enjoy our seafood themed buffet, which includes our popular live action cooking and features seafood specific menu items.

  • 6 Jun - 26 Dec
  • Saturday only: 12:30 - 15:30
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 2 Jun 2026

Reviews (5770)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.5
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.5
  • Christina Nicolene G. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Nokulunga M. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 12 Jun 26
    Excellent service and the food was👌 👍

  • Kevin P. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 12 Jun 26
    Huge variety of good food of a high quality Really enjoyed the lamb chops and live stations. Elangeni is our go to spot for any occasion as the food is always consistently good.unlimited cool drink, tea and coffee is included in the price.The only downside is that the prawns sticks to the shell and that has happened through all my experiences there throughout the years which makes it difficult to eat even though it is tasty.

  • Vanessa S. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 12 Jun 26
    Had an awseome dinner. The food was very delicious. If i can give 1 negative comment is that the prawns were a little disappointing as it was hard to consume as it stuck to the shell. But other than that it was all lovely

  • Saj M. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Selina G. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 11 Jun 26
    Really pleased with their service. We always knew their food was good but last night, the service was exceptional. I had informed staff that my son is neurodivergent, they made sure we were seated at a quieter table so he feels comfortable and allowed us to order a special meal for him as he is really particular with his food choices. We are extremely thankful to the staff for going over and above to make sure he was comfortable.

  • Njabliso M. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 10 Jun 26
    Welcomed well from the door, waiters kept on checking on us and what we needed. Food was very nice oh we enjoyed everything ❣️Their service was excellent bandla

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