South African Woman's Impressive Hungry Lion Feast for Only R164 Sparks Online Debate

South African Woman's Impressive Hungry Lion Feast for Only R164 Sparks Online Debate

  • A South African woman shared a video showcasing her impressive food haul from Hungry Lion
  • The clip sparked widespread interest and debate online, with many viewers praising Hungry Lion for offering value for money during tough economic times
  • People in South Africa showed interest in the young lady's Hungry Lion meal as they inquired for more information in the comments

Nothing feels as good as a satisfying meal that's good for the soul and budget-friendly. This was the case for this young hun who showed off all the amazing treats she got for only R164.

A young lady in Cape Town showcased her impressive Hungry Lion food haul that sparked interest in South Africa.
A young lady in Cape Town showcased her impressive Hungry Lion food haul that sparked interest in South Africa. Image: @sethu_m.m
Source: TikTok

Woman shows off her Hungry Lion haul for R164

The woman from Cape Town who goes by the TikTok handle @sethu_m.m has left social media users impressed after revealing the large amount of food she managed to purchase from the popular fast-food chain Hungry Lion at such a low price.

In a video shared online, @sethu_m.m proudly displayed her order, starting with a burger made from crispy chicken and another burger with a different filling. She then showcased two BBQ sauce dips, a regular serving of chips, six sticky chicken wings, and six chicken-finger strips. While taking to her TikTok caption, @sethu_m.m simply said:

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"@HungryLionSA, they can never make me hate you 11 a.m. plus extra."

The spread, which filled the table in front of her, quickly caught the attention of Mzansi peeps who were surprised at the portion sizes for the price. Many online users commented that the deal was “worth every cent” and praised Hungry Lion for offering value for money during tough economic times.

Fast-food lovers in the comment section shared their own experiences with the franchise. Others joked that @sethu_m.m’s haul could easily feed more than one person.

With food prices steadily rising across South Africa, budget-friendly meal deals have become increasingly important to customers. Many social media users suggested that specials like this could encourage more people to choose Hungry Lion when eating out.

The clip that was published on 12 August 2025 has since sparked a conversation around where South Africans can get the most for their money, with some calling for more fast-food chains to offer similar generous portions. Whether it was a special promotion or standard pricing, one thing is clear, this Cape Town woman’s R164 Hungry Lion feast has left Mzansi feeling both hungry and inspired to hunt for great value deals.

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Watch the video of the young lady's Hungry Lion feast below:

Mzansi shows interest in Hungry Lion feast

South Africans loved the woman's Hungry Lion food haul as they flooded the comments section, asking for more information, saying:

Sedi M said:

"Guys, is Hungry Lion nice?"

Virgo added:

"That would have been 200 trillion at KFC."

Makayla Schwenk expressed:

"There's so much hate around Hungry Lion, but it's so affordable and good value for money. Their burger sizes are what we wish the other takeaway places still had. And honestly, every week Hungry Lion is trying a new product, and it shows they are trying."

Mpiloh MaMgabhazi commented:

"Their finger strips???? Whooooooo holy grail, I tell you. Umnandi loya shuni."

E replied:

"Guys, Hungry Lion foods is good, people just make it seem like the place is dirty and poor ...but it's not."
A young lady in Cape Town showcased her impressive Hungry Lion food haul that sparked interest in South Africa.
A young lady in Cape Town showcased her impressive Hungry Lion food haul that sparked interest in South Africa. Image: @sethu_m.m
Source: TikTok

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Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She has over four years of experience as a multimedia journalist. Johana holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za