Hungry Lion Specials: Every Deal and Price in South Africa
Hungry Lion runs its specials on a day-of-week structure, which is why so many people search for what is on today rather than just browsing the menu. The problem is that most pages listing these deals are working from prices that changed months ago. This page is built from Hungry Lion’s own current menu, and it covers every special by day, what the R50 Frenzy actually includes, and the honest answer on the R99 deal people keep asking about.
Hungry Lion Specials by Day
Three days of the week carry their own named promotions. The rest run on the everyday deals and whatever national campaign is live.
| Day | Special | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Every day | 2 x Munch Burgers | R35.00 |
| Every day until 11am | Magic Mornings, see below | From R7.00 |
| Tuesday | Double Up Tuesday, see below | From R75.00 |
| Wednesday | Wing Wednesday, see below | From R59.00 |
| Thursday | Thursday Buckets, see below | From R75.00 |
| Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | No dedicated national special | — |
Worth saying plainly, because a lot of pages imply otherwise: there is no Monday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday special at national level. If you are searching for a Hungry Lion Sunday special, the everyday deals and the current R50 Frenzy are what apply. Individual stores occasionally run their own offers, so it is worth asking locally.
Magic Mornings, Daily Until 11am
The cheapest way to eat at Hungry Lion, and the one most people miss because it ends before lunch.
| Magic Mornings Item | Deal Price | Standard Price |
|---|---|---|
| Munch Burger | R20.00 | R24.90 |
| 3 Chicken Fingers & 1 Dippa | R20.00 | R29.90 |
| Vanilla Sundae | R7.00 | R9.90 |
The Chicken Fingers deal is the strongest of the three, saving R9.90. A Munch Burger and a Vanilla Sundae together come to R27.00 before 11am, which is cheaper than almost any single item on the standard menu.
Double Up Tuesday
| Tuesday Special | Price | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| 2 x Munch Meals | R75.00 | Two full Munch Meals |
| Tuesday Two + 2 Drinks | R89.00 | Two Big Bite 2 meals plus two drinks |
Two Munch Meals ordered separately cost R99.80, so the Tuesday price saves R24.80. That is the biggest percentage saving of any Hungry Lion special, and it is the one to plan around if you are eating with someone.
Wing Wednesday
The most searched Hungry Lion special of the week, and the one where competitor pages are most often out of date.
| Wing Wednesday Special | Wednesday Price | Standard Price | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zamba Wing Combo | R59.00 | R69.00 | R10.00 |
| Zamba Wing Pack | R79.00 | R89.00 | R10.00 |
| 20 Wings | R109.00 | R129.00 | R20.00 |
The 20 Wings deal is the best value of the three, saving R20.00 against the standard 20 Zamba Spicy Winglets price. Several sites still list these at R55, R75 and R99. Those are last season’s prices and they are no longer current.
Thursday Buckets
Thursday is bucket day, and it is where the largest rand savings on the whole Hungry Lion menu sit.
| Bucket | Thursday Price | Standard Price | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Piece Bucket | R95.00 | R115.00 | R20.00 |
| 10 Piece Bucket | R145.00 | R165.00 | R20.00 |
| 15 Piece Bucket | R215.00 | R235.00 | R20.00 |
| 20 Piece Bucket | R255.00 | R285.00 | R30.00 |
| Other Thursday Deals | Thursday Price | Standard Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chip Bucket | R75.00 | R89.90 |
| 20 Wings | R109.00 | R129.00 |
The 20 Piece Bucket at R255.00 is the standout, saving R30.00 and working out to R12.75 a piece. On a per piece basis that is the cheapest chicken Hungry Lion sells.
One important correction: Hungry Lion buckets come in 6, 10, 15 and 20 piece sizes. Several sites still list them as 7, 9, 15 and 21 piece. Those sizes are no longer on the menu.
The R50 Frenzy
Alongside the day-of-week deals, Hungry Lion is currently running its R50 Frenzy campaign, which drops five popular items to a flat R50.00 each.
| R50 Frenzy Item | Frenzy Price | Standard Price | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zamba Wing Combo | R50.00 | R69.00 | R19.00 |
| Sticky Wing Combo | R50.00 | R69.00 | R19.00 |
| Big Boss Cheese Meal | R50.00 | R69.90 | R19.90 |
| Chicken Finger Meal | R50.00 | R54.90 | R4.90 |
| Big Bite 2 | R50.00 | R42.90 | No saving |
Read that last row carefully. Big Bite 2 normally costs R42.90, so buying it as part of the R50 Frenzy would cost you more, not less. The genuine value here is in the Big Boss Cheese Meal and the two wing combos, each saving close to R20.00.
Campaigns like this run for a limited period and change without much notice, so confirm at your branch before planning around it.
What Is the Hungry Lion R99 Deal?
This one comes up constantly, and the honest answer is that it no longer exists at that price.
The R99 deal people are searching for was the Wing Wednesday 20 Wings offer. It ran at R99.00 for a good while, which is why the figure stuck in people’s heads and why several sites still quote it. Hungry Lion has since moved it to R109.00.
It is still a genuine saving, R20.00 off the standard R129.00 price for 20 Zamba Spicy Winglets. It is just no longer R99. If you find a page telling you otherwise, check the date on it.
Is Hungry Lion Cheaper Than KFC?
Yes, on most comparable items, and the gap is widest on buckets.
| Item | Hungry Lion | KFC |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest burger | Munch Burger, R24.90 | Snack Burger, R24.90 |
| Mid-size bucket | 10 Piece, R165.00 | 9 Piece, R149.90 |
| Large bucket | 20 Piece, R285.00 | 21 Piece, R299.90 |
| Large bucket, per piece | R14.25 | R14.28 |
| Large bucket on Thursday | 20 Piece, R255.00 (R12.75 each) | No day special |
| Cheapest sundae | Vanilla Sundae, R9.90 | Soft Twirl, R9.90 |
At standard prices the two are closer than Hungry Lion’s budget reputation suggests. Cheapest burger and cheapest sundae are identical, and per piece on a large bucket they are within three cents of each other.
The real difference is the specials structure. KFC does not run named day-of-week deals nationally. Hungry Lion does, and on a Thursday its 20 Piece Bucket drops to R12.75 a piece against KFC’s R14.28. If you are willing to shop on the right day, Hungry Lion is meaningfully cheaper. If you are ordering on a Monday, the two are close to level.
Is There a Hungry Lion Menu PDF?
Yes. Hungry Lion publishes a downloadable menu PDF on its own website, linked from the menu page as “Download Menu”. That is the only version worth trusting, since third party PDFs circulating online are usually months behind on pricing.
Even the official PDF is a snapshot though. Prices and campaigns change, so treat any downloaded file as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Which Hungry Lion Special Is Best Value
Biggest rand saving: Thursday 20 Piece Bucket at R255.00, saving R30.00.
Biggest percentage saving: Double Up Tuesday, 2 Munch Meals at R75.00 against R99.80 separately, roughly 25 percent off.
Cheapest way to eat at all: Magic Mornings before 11am, with a Munch Burger or 3 Chicken Fingers at R20.00.
Best for a group: Thursday Buckets, at R12.75 a piece on the 20 Piece.
Worth skipping: Big Bite 2 as part of the R50 Frenzy, since it costs R42.90 normally.
More Hungry Lion Prices
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Hungry Lion Specials: Quick Answers
What specials does Hungry Lion run?
Hungry Lion runs Double Up Tuesday, Wing Wednesday and Thursday Buckets, plus Magic Mornings daily until 11am and an everyday 2 x Munch Burgers deal at R35.00. The R50 Frenzy campaign is also currently live across five items.
What is the Wednesday special at Hungry Lion?
Wing Wednesday. The Zamba Wing Combo is R59.00, the Zamba Wing Pack is R79.00, and 20 Wings are R109.00. The 20 Wings deal saves R20.00 against the standard price.
What is included in the Hungry Lion R99 deal?
The R99 deal was the Wing Wednesday 20 Wings offer. It has since moved to R109.00, so R99 is no longer the current price. It still saves R20.00 against the standard R129.00 for 20 Zamba Spicy Winglets.
Does Hungry Lion have a Sunday special?
Not at national level. Named specials run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only. On a Sunday you can still use the everyday 2 x Munch Burgers deal at R35.00, Magic Mornings before 11am, and any live national campaign.
Is Hungry Lion cheaper than KFC?
On standard prices the two are closer than expected, with identical cheapest burgers at R24.90 and near identical per piece bucket pricing. Hungry Lion pulls ahead on its day specials, where a Thursday 20 Piece Bucket works out to R12.75 a piece against KFC’s R14.28.
What is Hungry Lion’s cheapest deal?
Magic Mornings, available daily until 11am, with a Munch Burger or 3 Chicken Fingers and a Dippa at R20.00 each, and a Vanilla Sundae at R7.00.
Specials and campaign pricing change regularly and can vary by store. Prices above reflect Hungry Lion’s current national menu. Confirm with your nearest branch before planning a visit around a specific deal.
