Hungry Lion Menu Prices in South Africa
Last updated: 29 September 2026. Every price was checked against Hungry Lion’s official South African menu on that date.
Hungry Lion is South Africa’s budget fried chicken chain. It started inside the Shoprite Group, now runs as an independent business, and has more than 300 outlets across South Africa, Lesotho and Namibia. The menu covers fried chicken meals and buckets, the Big Boss burger range, Zamba Spicy Winglets and Sticky Wings, and chicken fingers. Its cheapest meal is The Big One at R32.90, its signature Big Boss burger is R39.90, and its biggest bucket is 20 pieces for R285 (R255 on Thursdays).
Hungry Lion Prices at a Glance
| What you are looking for | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest item | Vanilla Sundae | R9.90 |
| Cheapest chicken meal | The Big One | R32.90 |
| Cheapest burger | Munch Burger | R24.90 |
| Signature burger | Big Boss | R39.90 |
| Cheapest family meal | 4 Piece Meal | R75.00 |
| Best-value wings | 20 Zamba Spicy Winglets | R129.00 |
| Biggest bucket | 20 Piece Bucket | R285.00 (R255 on Thursdays) |
Hungry Lion Chicken Meal Prices
These are the single-person combos, and the part of the menu where Hungry Lion is hardest to beat on price.
| Chicken Meal | Price |
|---|---|
| The Big One | R32.90 |
| Fomo For One | R38.90 |
| Snack Pack | R39.90 |
| Big Bite 2 | R42.90 |
| Hungry Lion Mix Combo | R58.90 |
| Big Bite 3 | R59.90 |
| Big Bite Feast | R66.90 |
Four of the seven meals cost less than R45, and The Big One at R32.90 is the cheapest. The jump from Big Bite 2 to Big Bite 3 is R17, the biggest step in this range, so if you are ordering for one and not especially hungry, the Big Bite 2 is the better buy.
Hungry Lion Family Meal Prices
| Family Meal | Price | What’s in it |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Piece Meal | R75.00 | 4 pieces (sides not listed online) |
| King Combo | R85.00 | 4 pieces + 2 regular chips |
| Mega Meal | R119.00 | 8 pieces + 2 regular chips + 2 coleslaw |
| Party Meal | R179.00 | Sharing meal (contents not listed online) |
| Jumbo Meal | R199.00 | 10 pieces + 4 regular chips |
The Mega Meal is the best value on the whole menu. At R119 for eight pieces, two chips and two coleslaw, you pay about R14.88 per piece with the sides thrown in, which is cheaper than any bucket except the 20 Piece.
The Jumbo Meal is harder to justify. It costs R80 more than the Mega Meal and gives you two extra pieces and two extra chips, but no coleslaw. Buying the Mega Meal plus two single pieces (R45.80) and two regular chips (R47.80) comes to R212.60, which is R13.60 more than the Jumbo. But that route also gets you the Mega Meal’s two coleslaws, worth R27.80 on their own, so it is the better deal if you want them. For a family of four, we would order the Mega Meal and add sides if needed.
Hungry Lion Bucket Prices
Hungry Lion sells plain chicken buckets in four sizes. On Thursdays every size is discounted.
| Bucket | Normal price | Per piece | Thursday price | Per piece |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Piece Bucket | R115.00 | R19.17 | R95.00 | R15.83 |
| 10 Piece Bucket | R165.00 | R16.50 | R145.00 | R14.50 |
| 15 Piece Bucket | R235.00 | R15.67 | R215.00 | R14.33 |
| 20 Piece Bucket | R285.00 | R14.25 | R255.00 | R12.75 |
The price per piece falls as the bucket gets bigger, but not evenly. Going from 6 to 10 pieces costs R50 for four more, or R12.50 each. Going from 10 to 15 costs R70 for five more, R14 each, which is a worse rate than the step before. Going from 15 to 20 costs R50 for five more, just R10 a piece, the cheapest extra chicken on the menu. If you are deciding between the 15 and the 20, take the 20.
Against KFC, Hungry Lion’s regular bucket prices are very close. The 15 Piece is R4.90 cheaper than KFC’s 15 Piece (R239.90), and the 20 Piece at R14.25 a piece is fractionally cheaper than KFC’s 21 Piece at R14.28. The Thursday prices are where Hungry Lion pulls clearly ahead: the 20 Piece at R255 works out to R12.75 a piece. See our KFC bucket prices page for the full KFC list.
Zamba Spicy Winglets and Sticky Wings Prices
Hungry Lion sells two kinds of wings: the spicy Zamba Winglets it is known for, and Sticky Wings.
| Zamba Winglets | Price | Per wing |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Zamba Winglets | R45.00 | R7.50 |
| 10 Zamba Spicy Winglets | R69.00 | R6.90 |
| 20 Zamba Spicy Winglets | R129.00 | R6.45 |
| Zamba Wing Combo | R69.00 | Wings with sides |
| Zamba Wing Pack | R89.00 | Wings with sides |
| Sticky Wings | Price | Per wing |
|---|---|---|
| Sticky Wing IT | R39.00 | Snack combo |
| 6 Sticky Wings | R49.00 | R8.17 |
| Sticky Wing Combo | R69.00 | Wings with sides |
| 10 Sticky Wings | R79.00 | R7.90 |
| 20 Sticky Wings | R149.00 | R7.45 |
Sticky Wings cost about R1 more per wing than Zamba Winglets at every size, so pick them for the flavour rather than the price. Bigger packs are always cheaper per wing, and the 20 Zamba Spicy Winglets at R6.45 each is the best regular-price wing deal Hungry Lion has. On Wednesdays and Thursdays, 20 wings drop to R109, or R5.45 a wing.
Hungry Lion Burger Prices
The burger range is built on two patties, the smaller Munch and the flagship Big Boss, each sold on its own or as a meal.
| Burger | Burger only | As a meal |
|---|---|---|
| Munch Burger | R24.90 | R49.90 |
| Double Munch Burger | R34.90 | R59.90 |
| Big Boss | R39.90 | R64.90 |
| Big Boss Cheese | R44.90 | R69.90 |
| Double Big Boss | R59.90 | R84.90 |
| Triiiple Big Boss | R74.90 | R99.90 |
Turning any burger into a meal costs a flat R25. Cheese on the Big Boss is R5. A second Munch patty is R10, a second Big Boss patty is R20, and the third Big Boss patty is R15. At R39.90 the Big Boss is R13 cheaper than a KFC Zinger (R52.90) and R7 cheaper than Chicken Licken’s Big John (R47).
The Munch Burger ties with KFC’s Snack Burger at R24.90. The daily deal of 2 Munch Burgers for R35 brings it down to R17.50 each, and on Tuesdays 2 Munch Meals for R79 works out to R39.50 per meal instead of R49.90.
Hungry Lion Chicken Fingers Prices
| Chicken Fingers | Price | Per finger |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Chicken Fingers & 1 Dippa | R29.90 | R9.97 |
| 6 Chicken Fingers & 2 Dippa | R54.90 | R9.15 |
| Chicken Finger Meal | R54.90 | Meal with sides |
| 10 Chicken Fingers & 3 Dippa | R89.90 | R8.99 |
| Chicken Finger Feast | R119.00 | Sharing meal |
Each pack comes with dipping sauces, called Dippas. Extra Dippas are R4.90 each in Tangy Tomato, Sweet Mayo, Spicy Zamba, BBQ or Wing Hot Sauce.
Hungry Lion Specials by Day
| Day | Deal | Price | Normal price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every day | 2 x Munch Burgers | R35.00 | R49.80 |
| Tuesday | 2 x Munch Meals | R79.00 | R99.80 |
| Tuesday | Tuesday Two + 2 Drinks | R95.00 | n/a |
| Wednesday | Zamba Wing Combo | R59.00 | R69.00 |
| Wednesday | Zamba Wing Pack | R79.00 | R89.00 |
| Wednesday and Thursday | 20 Wings | R109.00 | R129.00 |
| Thursday | Chip Bucket | R75.00 | R89.90 |
| Thursday | Buckets (6 / 10 / 15 / 20 piece) | R95 / R145 / R215 / R255 | R115 / R165 / R235 / R285 |
Deals can change at short notice and not every branch runs all of them, so check the menu board. Our Hungry Lion specials page tracks promotions as they change.
Hungry Lion Extras & Sides Prices
| Extra | Price |
|---|---|
| Dippa (any flavour) | R4.90 |
| Dixie Roll | R9.90 |
| Coleslaw | R13.90 |
| One Piece Chicken | R22.90 |
| Regular Chips | R23.90 |
| Large Chips | R26.90 |
| XL Chips | R39.90 |
| Chip Bucket | R89.90 |
Large chips cost only R3 more than regular, so the large is the one to order. A single extra piece of chicken is R22.90, which is R8.65 more than the same piece bought in a 20 Piece Bucket. If you are topping up an order by two or three pieces, it is often cheaper to move up a bucket size.
Hungry Lion Sweet Treats Prices
| Treat | Price |
|---|---|
| Vanilla Sundae | R9.90 |
| Caramel Dipped Sundae | R14.90 |
| Chocolate Dipped Sundae | R14.90 |
| King-Sized Vanilla Sundae | R14.90 |
| Unicorn Sundae | R19.90 |
| Fruity Sundae | R19.90 |
| Mint Tart Sundae | R26.90 |
Hungry Lion Drinks Prices
| Drink | Price |
|---|---|
| 300ml Pet | R12.90 |
| Mineral Water | R12.90 |
| Score | R14.90 |
| Cappy | R16.90 |
| 440ml Bottle | R16.90 |
| Red Bull | R19.90 |
| Monster 500ml | R19.90 |
| 1L Bottle | R22.90 |
Most Popular Items on the Hungry Lion Menu
The Big Boss is the burger most people associate with the brand, and the Big Boss Meal at R64.90 is its best-known combo. For chicken, Zamba Spicy Winglets are the item Hungry Lion is known for, and the Mega Meal is the family order we would recommend first because of how much it includes for R119.
Hungry Lion Trading Hours
Most Hungry Lion outlets trade daily, with slightly longer hours on Friday and Saturday and a shorter Sunday close. Mall and standalone locations can vary, so confirm your nearest branch before a late visit.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 09:00 to 20:00 |
| Friday to Saturday | 09:00 to 21:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 to 19:00 |
Alternatives to Hungry Lion
- KFC menu prices
- what Chicken Licken charges for Hotwings
- KFC vs Chicken Licken bucket prices compared
- KFC vs Chicken Licken vs Hungry Lion: what R100 buys at each
Hungry Lion FAQs
How much is a Hungry Lion bucket?
The 6 Piece Bucket is R115, the 10 Piece is R165, the 15 Piece is R235 and the 20 Piece is R285. On Thursdays they drop to R95, R145, R215 and R255.
How much is a Big Boss Burger?
The Big Boss is R39.90 on its own and R64.90 as a meal. The Big Boss Cheese is R44.90, the Double Big Boss is R59.90 and the Triiiple Big Boss is R74.90.
What is the cheapest meal at Hungry Lion?
The Big One at R32.90 is the cheapest chicken meal. The cheapest burger is the Munch Burger at R24.90, or R17.50 each with the 2 for R35 daily deal.
What are Hungry Lion’s Thursday specials?
On Thursdays all four buckets are discounted (R95, R145, R215 and R255) 20 wings cost R109 and the Chip Bucket is R75. Deals can vary by branch.
Is Hungry Lion cheaper than KFC?
For most items, yes. The Big Boss is R13 cheaper than a KFC Zinger, wings cost less per piece, and the Mega Meal gives you eight pieces with sides for R119. Regular bucket prices are close to KFC’s, but on Thursdays Hungry Lion’s buckets are clearly cheaper.
Is Hungry Lion halal?
Hungry Lion follows halal preparation standards at its South African, Lesotho and Namibian stores. Certification can vary by franchise, so confirm with your local branch if this matters to you.
Does Hungry Lion deliver?
Yes. Hungry Lion delivers through third-party platforms including Uber Eats and Mr D Food, depending on your nearest branch. Delivery app prices are usually higher than in store.
Is Hungry Lion still owned by Shoprite?
No. Hungry Lion started as part of the Shoprite Group but now operates as an independent fast food chain.
Sources
Hungry Lion is a franchise network, so prices may differ slightly by branch. Meal contents for family meals are taken from Hungry Lion’s printed menu and can change. Always confirm before ordering.