TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Umhlanga - Updated November 2024

Greedy Buddha

86/100 (1157 ratings)

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"Something different to beluga. Dim sims are way way better. Sushi is excellent. Service delivery was ok. Ambience is good...."

Donovan Pillay

"Lovely, varied menu focused on fresh Asian flavours. A lot of the food was on the expensive side, but the bang bang noodles I got were delicious and..."

Sarah Herrington

"Delicious food and drinks and a fantastic ambience. Owner is great and friendly. They have great non alcoholic cocktails as I was pregnant when I..."

Adele Reilly

"The food at this place is off the charts. Amazing flavour, alot of ingredients but work so well together. I always order the Malaysian bang bang..."

Nikisha

"I THOROUGHLY enjoyed my dinner last night here. I’ve been wanting to try this place out forever! The ambiance is amazing, especially outside with..."

Mpume Sibisi

"Great place and good food. the view is amazing and you can host birthday celebrations, baby shower, bridal shower and many more. The staff is so..."

Anele Mthethwa

"Business lunch to impress! We had a few starters for sharing at the table (highly recommend the eisbein) and then sushi platters. So much care and..."

Janet

"Most probably one of my favorite restaurants. Loved everything about this gem of a place. The food was an experience in its self. The tasting menu is..."

Nicolene Govender

"Excellent food and cocktails. We ordered a bit of everything to try and weren’t disappointed at all. Unfortunately the bathrooms let the whole..."

Lauren Robertson

"Popped in here for lunch, tried the 5-spice duck wok dish with noodles, the description was hot and spicy however it lacked heat and flavour. My bf..."

Paisley Ramsamy

"Delicious food!The experience is amazing! The ducking fantastic platter is an absolutely scrumptious meal. Can't wait to go back...."

Yuvthi Harrielall

"Great vibe, awesome food, adventurous cocktails and fabulous staff, spacious venue.....the playlist was chilled....all in all a great..."

Harry Sinko

"The sushi was good and the chicken was good but the padthai tasted and smelt like backside, the ramen was also very average nothing to be amazed..."

Deshivan Shunmugam

"Amazing food, fantastic ambiance and vibe...just one thing to spoil a great evening is bad service. Waiters are almost non existent and you have to..."

Marcus Naidoo

"Had a bit of an issue with our table when we got there but the staff were super helpful in sorting this out. This place is really amazing, surpassed..."

Gee

"Beautiful decor, all the food was beautifully presented and tasted wonderful! We had the tasting menu and it was delicious! The only critic would be..."

Ellen Gouws

"Tasty food... Very beautiful decor and ambience especially in the evenings ... the view is basically that of gateway theatre of shopping ... Staff..."

Food Lover

"Excellent (although slightly middle of the road) Asian fare that is delicious. Great service. Had amazing duck spring rolls and WonTon soup that was..."

Wikus Du Toit

"Oh wow what can a say the meal is a flavor explosion in your mouth a nice twist on traditional sushi but my goodness I wasn't expecting that the..."

Sean Wade Lucien

"Ah thank you Nigel for such fantastic service last night! Was our first time at the greedy Buddha last night and we were not disappointed! The lemon..."

Emma-Jayn Castle

"The "Ducking fantastic platter" is so delicious I ordered it twice! It really is "Ducking Fantastic ". The menu is varied, the service is excellent,..."

Warren

"Greedy Buddha has just added sushi to their menu, and I was lucky enough to get to go to the preview lunch last Friday.Greedy Buddha has a great..."

Ann Keating Druce

"Simply amazing staff ! They were friendly and hospitable. The food looked spectacular and was delicuous.Will definitely come back for..."

Aavishkar Rooplall

"Fantastic restaurant with quality food and good service. I love the attention to detail in the prep and the balance found in each meal. Definitely..."

Justin Scott

"Went here tonight to try some Asian food for a change, The Greedy Buddha was impressive!!Ordered the tasting menu so we can get a variety of..."

Mahesh Redhi

"From Crispy Teriyaki Pork Belly and Prawn tails to flame grilled Lamb Chops; these exquisite dishes can be found at Greedy Buddha which is an Asian..."

I_Viewfoods

"On a recommendation, I booked The Greedy Buddha last night for dinner to try out this South East Asian inspired menu. Service: We were..."

Lauras World

"What an amazing place, food is fantastic, waiters are fantastic! Definately a place to visit! Well done! I now have to "roll" myself back to the..."

Blake Walters

"The tasting menu is a must! With good food and amazing service my wife's birthday lunch was definitely in my opinion a huge success. I am very..."

Mavendren Vencatasu

"This was a convenient choice based on our hotel location but we were very delighted with the food and experience. Tried the Tapas tasting set menu..."

Tilen Chetty

"We tried the deluxe tasting menu and honestly I have to say that was impeccable. The food just kept on coming and whilst we sipped delicious..."

Shahir Chundra

"Had a friends birthday here. Booked for 7 but got a table for 5. Love the atmosphere and vibe. Captain was a really good waiter. I did however have a..."

Abi Glover

"Tried this place on a whim in December and were greeted by half price cocktails and an amazing set menu. Took friends there again and were not..."

Jess Grobler

"Another stunning night out in Umhlanga. We arrived to a welcoming group that assisted us with a table. The waitress and all round service team was..."

Raquel De Canha

"The Greedy Buddha is an upmarket Asian inspired restaurant situated directly across gateway's Palm boulevard. The Location is great , and the..."

Yajna Pale

"Friendly staff and well- presented Asian cuisine. I highly recommend the chocolate brownie which was so decadent. However, though the won-tons lacked..."

Sheryl

"Outstanding service, staff really go out of their way to make your night enjoyable. Food was delicious! Big portions at good prices. Will return..."

Olivia Kitchen

"Greedy Buddha never disappoints! Amazing food - the pork belly is too die for! Will definitely be coming back soon! Recommend this place to everyone!..."

Samantha Jones

"I visited this restaurant last night with a group of mates, to celebrate a special occasion. Situated in Umhlanga out of the noise and..."

Karishma

"A fantastic spot with great atmosphere. If you sit outside under all the twinkle lights it a a romantic spot for two. The price is not exactly..."

Brooke

"Without a doubt, this is the best restaurant in Durban. The thing is, you will need to enjoy South-East Asian cuisine for that orgasmic..."

Shahil Juggernath

"Fabulous! Highly recommend the duck, was delicious. Big ups to Kondo for being a fantastic host, entertaining and super friendly! In fact all the..."

Meryn Orlik

"My dad and I went for a quick bite to eat at Greedy Buddah. The menu is quite substantial, we had difficulty choosing what to have, it all sounded..."

Lauren McMaster

"Exceptional Asian cuisine, great service! What a surprise whilst the rest of the circa 30 restaurants at Gateway are mostly average franchise stores...."

Gert Visser

"Been wanting to dine at Greedy Buddha for ever. Finally got the chance yesterday. One word - AMAZING! The Salmon Sashimi plate is to die for. Steamed..."

Stephanie Samynaden

"Visited The Greedy Buddha in Umhlanga today for my mom's pre-birthday lunch and was pleased beyond expectation 👏🏼 I currently reside..."

Tarryn 'Nikki' Nicole Genas

"A must do if you're in the Umhlanga area! The tasting tour is a great way to get a feel for the food if you're not sure right off the bat. Food is..."

Rolf Schluep

"This is a cool spot right opposite Gateway. The restaurant is beautiful from the balcony. My family and I ordered a variety of things including tapas..."

Londiwe Mkhize

"Such an amazing dining experience. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and the service received was wonderful - Thank you to our waiter Nigel. The..."

Tamara Reddy

"What a stunning restaurant serving Asian inspired dishes. Efficient and friendly staff. Do order the tasting menu giving you the opportunity to taste..."

Sarah

"We had an amazing time at this restaurant.. It's super pretty at night and the food is amazing.. Worth the wait.. Our waiter, Kumar, was the best he..."

Yashnira Sampathmany

"I've been to The Greedy Buddha three times now and each time the service and food have been amazing. Their duck pancakes are a can't miss menu item..."

Arrie

"The fairy lights from the outside attracted us to this restaurant. When we arrived, the restaurant was dimly lit which added to the intimate and..."

Candice

"Food is great. Service was great. Really had a very enjoyable evening. Beautiful clean restaurant. Location is good. Will go back again. Very..."

Foodlover

"First time at Greedy Buddha, everything was amazing- food tastes so good. Excellent service! And the price so worth it, my main meal cost me R80!!!!..."

Candice

"An interesting and trendy Asian fusion restaurant situated next to Gateway. Firstly I have to say that the service was excellent, our waiter was both..."

Adriel

"All sugar coating aside, I really just wanted to try this place out for its epic name. Yes, my taste buds are that shallow.It was a little..."

Kenosi Buzzkill Matsebatlela

"I have dined at the Greedy Buddha during the past Sunday and I was certainly overwhelmed by the excellent service and meals. The price range is..."

Nicole Naicker

"So super impressed with this place!! The food definitely lived up to the expectation I had from reading other reviews :) Their crispy pork belly is..."

Martene Esteves

"Absolutely brilliant! If you want great service with a smile, food that is delicious and a contemporary atmosphere...you need to come..."

Dustin Andrew Ramdass

"After having walked around the Gateway of hell, I think we found heaven at The Greedy Buddha. The food was incredible... I had a Vietnamese salad..."

Bridget

"What a great find!!!! Absolute elegance atmosphere and the food to die for! The pork belly was out of this world and the egg fried rice was some of..."

Philip Goosen

"Great vegetarian selection!... Even the carnivores enjoyed their food. Enjoyed the variety if started and the Singapore noodles- flavour in each..."

Prianjali Kissoon Singh

"After reading the reviews, I was a bit disappointed with this place. Service was excellent but food was a bit of a let down. The..."

Qhawe Luthuli

"Huge Greedy Buddha fan from their original store in Durban North! My personal favorites are the Lamb and Chilli potstickers and Duck pancakes. The..."

Aqeelah Hassim

"This is our fav restaurant. The taste menu is amazing with a taste experience like no other. It can never ever get less than 5. Wow wow wow. Flavour..."

Ronnie Groenewald

"Officially my new favorite restaurant. Love this place. And so glad it opened in Umhlanga. The staff are welcoming and efficient. The food is..."

Quinton Govender

"What an awsome evening with great service and flavours that burst in you mouth. From the 5 spice dim sum starters, bang bang sweet pork noodle and..."

Magdelene Hugo

"Tapas tasting menu is amazing, what a taste adventure! At first it seems like the food is not going to be enough, but it keeps on coming and coming,..."

Bobby Bhugwandin

"Awesome menu .. Asian fusion with great Asian tapas dishes .. One of the best Asian restaurants in Durban .. Presentation 10/10 ... Food is..."

Kapil Jivan

"What a Great Experience. We came here for lunch while on a business trip and the Service was incredible and the food was delicious will definitely be..."

Julio Amorim

"Let me just state, I will come back to this place any time! The service is amazing, the food excellent and the wine menu better than most in the..."

Michael Lotter

"My review is a little overdue - I went to the old location just prior to them moving & then they vanished from Zomato for a few weeks - cannot..."

Sally Downie

"Love the new revamp at Gateway in Umhlanga. The pork belly is the best I have ever eaten and their French take on Asian ingredients is fantastic!..."

Debra Hughes

"2nd Review: We've been regulars here, and I must say the great thing about Greedy Buddha is the consistency. The food is always delicious and the..."

Karthick Naidoo

"The food at Greedy Buddha is top class, full of flavour & very generous. I love the mix of the Asian cuisine & modern techniques. It's best to try a..."

Tony Fourie

"First time visiting here and the food tastes great. Prices are well worth it with large portions being offered. Desert options are unusual and..."

Ashley Parbhoo

"Definitely one of my top 10 favorite restaurants to visit in Durban, Umhlanga. Food was excellent, the service was great and the ambience fantastic...."

Charis Williams

"Greedy for more! It was lovely to sit outside on a warm evening under the fairy lights. The service was excellent, the waitress recommended dishes..."

Kerisa Soobramoney

"The food is amazing! I had enjoyed my meal very much and have full intentions of eating there many more times. The drinks and cocktails are also..."

Shae Jugthaw

"Great place. Really ejoyed the food. A lot of variety in the menu. Will definitely go back. The portions were quite substantial so even had it for..."

Nishanth Parus

"My friends and I had such an amazing time. The vibe, the food and the service was excellent! I highly recommend..."

Prailene Dawson

"Great for cocktails...cocktail specials everyday! Friendly staff. Delicious Asian food that would make you come back for..."

Nadia Adam

"Lovely restaurant. Best Asian fusion restaurant around. Lovely atmosphere. Amazing staff and an exceptional chef, highly recommend this..."

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