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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 (5691)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.5
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.4
  • Pranitha S. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 17 May 26
    Extensive variety of luxury foods and deserts in the buffet .Succulent, mouth watering delicious food that was definitely a palate pleaser.Ambience of the restaurant with the live music as entertainment set the scene for a memorable evening.

  • Khanyo M. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 17 May 26
    Thank you so much. We had an amazing time.

  • Prinola G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Michelle Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 16 May 26
    We really enjoyed everything about the place. The service was amazing. Will be going back soon.

  • Prega Dined: 3 days ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • carl carmen P. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.3
    Food 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 15 May 26
    Some of the food didn’t taste as fresh as the last time I came

  • Jack M. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food N/A
    Value N/A
    Service N/A
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 15 May 26
    Very enjoyable experience. Excellent value. Highly recommeded

  • Zamaswazi K. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 15 May 26
    Always enjoy visiting Lingela top 🔝 service food

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