Ever since I visited South Africa for the World Cup, I've been craving some good Bibotie. This place has it. The flaky, buttery crust... well seasoned stuffing (and plenty of it)... Peri peri sauce on the side with a cool Appletiser. Delicious. Call ahead and they will make it fresh from the oven. The owner is also super friendly and helpful.
Review Source:I was recommended to this spot by an English friend. I am so glad that I stopped by. The gentleman behind the counter was very welcoming and cheery  always a bonus and a great way to start in any establishment Â
I ordered a can of Schweppes Dry Lemon and 2 pies. My choice were the steak and kidney and lamb pastie to go.
I had to wait 5 minutes for the pastie as it was still baking in the oven. That's the kind of freshness I like. By the time we got around to them that evening they were cold and we decided not to reheat them. In the UK it is not at all unusual to do so as they were often made to serve as part of a traveling or work meal or a picnic item.
These pies are big, gloriously made puff pastry pockets filled to overflowing.
The s&k was absolutely delicious! The thickness of the gravy was perfect as was the ratio of beef to kidney. I couldn't fault it in any way. The pastie however was not quite what I expected. The lamb was not an issue but I prefer and am used to the English style of this treat. I need a lot more carrot, onion and potato got me to think of this as a pastie. Of course this also is an interpretation of the dish and I'm sure that my bias is just that. Considering it overall I will say it was also very well put together.
Im looking forward to trying more of the menu options in the near future and this time I'll try them warm!!!!
Pricing was $4.99 & $5.99 respectively which all things considers is a fair price for such well produced products.
Meal in a Pie is a rather nifty cross or combination of what is a South African condiment/accessory food shop, a South African food take out and South African bistro. It's the only place I know of to get fresh, tasty well prepared South African treats like their namesake meat pie, bobotie or some decent strips of biltong.
I've been stopping here frequently over the years, not only for their meat pies but also because they seem to be the only area source for various traditional South African condiments and generally hard to find assortments of chutneys.
For those who have never tried a South African meat pie with its delicious minced meats, I'd highly recommend that they do.
The owner/manager is always most pleasant, not only providing good service but also a valued source of information concerning anything related to the culinary world of South African cuisine.
Just tried it for the first time yesterday. We sat outside and thoroughly enjoyed our meals-in-pies! I had the beef curry, and my wife had the spinach and feta cheese. Yummy!
Had to go back today and I got a sausage roll and a lamb curry to go. Just finished and had to post that they were just awesome!
I love Cornish pasties and English/Irish pies, and this is the South African version. Â I like going to this little shop to get a pie to go -- whether it's steak and kidney (or lamb and kidney), bobotie (wiki it) , or something more "normal". Â They are so hearty and comforting and yummy. Â I like the flaky butter crust.
Plus, the guy behind the counter is super polite and has a lovely South African accent. Â They have biltong (jerky) here too, but no game meats like they have everywhere in South Africa due to export laws I'm sure. Â Only beef here. Â The shop also has some desserts and goods for ex-pats. Â It's such a cute little place. Â There are a few seats and a table for eating there, but most people take it to go. Â Or you could maybe take it next door to the Kalahari bar (South African as well) and order yourself up a beer to go with the pie.
I'm not an ex-pat, but I'm in love with South Africa. Â I've been to Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and the winelands in the cape. Â So crazy to find a little bit of South Africa here!
Note: they run out of the most popular flavor pies kinda early at lunch time, so don't come here to pick up a late lunch pie if you want more selection.
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