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Lingela - Elangeni & Maharani

South African Indian
Location Pointer 63 Snell Parade, North Beach, Durban, 4063, South Africa
4.5
(6185 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

Reviews (6185)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.5
Value 4.4
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.4
  • Lungile M. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Vasie N. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 18 Nov 25
    It was my first experience, with group of 11 work colleagues. Food: something for everyone from seafood, to stir fry, Braai, curries and variety of salads and deserts. The live entertainment was fantastic. We even danced to his music creating a dance floor. Our waiter was tops. Drinks brought to the table and it was never short including tea and coffee in end. An evening to remember and I will recommend again. Thank you to all staff at Lingela that made this such a pleasurable outing for us.

  • Audrey M. Dined: 6 days ago
    3.8
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 18 Nov 25
    Wish they separate the salad section like how they have been doing in 2021.and give more salad choices.also with meat as well

  • Grabriel K. Dined: 1 day ago
    3
    Food 2.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 0.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 18 Nov 25
    I've visited this restaurant several times over the years, but unfortunately, the quality has noticeably declined. On my most recent visit, the steak from the grill was extremely tough and difficult to chew. Both the roast lamb and the lamb curry lacked tenderness and were underwhelming in flavor. Additionally, the dessert selection has diminished, and the overall taste and variety have taken a disappointing turn. It's disheartening to see a place that once offered such enjoyable meals lose its culinary edge.

  • Siboniso Clinton H. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 18 Nov 25
    Exceptional buffet indeed.

  • Mark N. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 0.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Nov 25
    wow an awesome experience.

  • Amanda L. Dined: 2 days ago
    2.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 17 Nov 25
    The place was absolute chaos. You guys are really at over capacity. You should not have that many people in the place at the same time. It was really unpleasant.

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