Steak pie, steak and mushroom pie, chicken pie, steak and kidney pie, shepherd’s pie – you name it, I’ve probably eaten it. Pies were relatively cheap in the UK so I ate them on a regular basis. When I came back to Malaysia, the pies were nowhere as good and prices were ridiculous. I once paid RM20 for a poorly made pie at a café in Bangsar.
Since that experience, I avoided pies in Malaysia unless they were homemade. Tim from Mr Pieman extended an invite to sample their pies sometime in October last year but pushed it to early January as my schedule was quite hectic. Located behind Wisma FAM in Kelana Jaya, Mr Pie Man is a small office cum factory with a pie display at the front.
I don’t know about you, but all pies look the same from the outside, in my opinion. But the team at Mr Pieman has a pretty cute way of identifying their pies – “B” for steak, “B” for steak and cheese, “C” for chicken, “C” for chicken and mushroom, so on and so forth. Only Australian or New Zealand topside is used as the meat is of better cut. According to Thomas (the man behind Mr Pieman), cheaper cuts result in a longer cooking process and the meat will have a lot of grizzle.
For RM8, the steak and mushroom pie was quite good. It was generously filled and the gravy oozed out as I took each bite. The beef cubes were meaty, tender and well-flavoured, so each mouthful was hearty. Another pie I sampled was the chicken and mushroom (RM6.50). Made from a combination of boneless chicken thigh and breast, the meat was firm yet moist. That said, I prefer the steak and mushroom pie as it was heartier.
I like how they use shortcrust pastry for the pies – puff pastry makes it too light and I don’t feel satisfied after having one. Mr Pieman is certified halal and they also do baked or fried currypuff for RM1.50 a pop. I wouldn’t say the pies are cheap, but it’s value for money considering the portion and quality of ingredients used.
They also sell frozen pies, curry puffs and apple pie (8-inch and mini). Prices start from RM2 for a mini pie. Do call them for further enquiries.
Mr Pieman (halal)
11-1 Jln SS5A/11
Kelana Jaya
47301 Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7874 2581
www.mrpieman.com.my
14 comments
In Australia, C often means crocodile. :)
OMG serious ah? Got crocodile pie there?! -_-
theres croc pie!?? where? i want to try!
Ask Michelle! She knows. :)
Looks good.
Some light snack for the tea time……
Now ppl prefer bread rather than pie….
True. But I prefer something heaver. No shiok la eat bread only. Unless I eat two or three buns. :P
So do they sell from a shop or directly from factory?
They have kiosks and also supply pies to Las Vacas. You can buy the pies directly from their factory or call them to arrange for delivery.
love the smell of fresh baked pies. and of course biting into a fresh and warm pie with generous fillings is always the big bonus.
for a moment i thought the pies were all with Bs because of you:D
gong hei fatt choy!
Hahaha…I wish! :P
Happy CNY to you too!!
Looks fab my dear.. I need to get me some pies:)
you can get the steak and cheese pie now also at Bread Basket in Bangsar South..www.breadbasket.my or facebook: bread basket sdn bhd
btw… the address has changed now @ no.11 Jalan PJS 5/26 Taman Desaria, call Suzy 0169155177 for more shop info
Please let me know where in KL can I get your pies especially when I get a PIE attack. I live in Damansara Heights.