"Their Dessert is Great": SA Woman Shares Johannesburg Buffet From Under R100 and Mzansi Weighs In

• A TikTok video of a Food Chain buffet in Johannesburg sparked excitement after viewers spotted a price tag of under R100
• The clip showed a spread of pasta, fried fish, chicken and self-serve waffles with soft-serve ice cream at what appeared to be a great deal
• South Africans flooded the comments with mixed reviews, with some praising the value while others had strong opinions about the food

A TikTok video of a Food Chain buffet in Johannesburg stopped South Africans mid-scroll. Posted by @joy_shaku on 26 August 2026, the clip showed a generous plate piled with pasta, fried fish and chicken, followed by a self-serve station where a person scooped waffles topped with soft-serve ice cream.

What the R95 actually covers

The creator clarified in the caption that the R95 figure applies to children under 12, who pay half price. For adults, Food Chain runs several pricing tiers depending on the day and meal. A continental breakfast costs R105.90 per person from Monday to Thursday, while a breakfast buffet from Friday to Sunday, including public holidays, is priced at R125.90. Lunch or dinner on a Monday comes in at R156.90, Tuesday to Thursday at R185.90, and other days jump to R285.90 per person.

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Despite the clarification, the video still drew attention for showcasing a sit-down buffet experience at a price point many South Africans found worth exploring, especially for families with young children.

View the TikTok video below:

Mzansi weighs in on the Food Chain experience

The comments section on the page quickly filled up with opinions:

@Ndu.Ntuli said:

"Yooo I once worked at Food Chain in Menlyn..."

@Sibongile Mkwanazi commented:

"Their food look nice...🥺🥺🥺"

@Sparkles ✨️ said:

"Kolonade Food Chain is the best 👌👌"

@Boitshepho Mogotladi wrote:

"Please give me the address, I wanna take my kids there."

@Poppie Masingita Rab added:

"...their dessert is great."

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Source: Briefly News