8th July 2008
Personality goes a very long way.
Ever since I was kid living in the States I’ve always been into diners. Even as a kid I think I realized these places were free of pretention. Just comfort foods enjoyed by all walks of life. Fast forward 25+ years I find myself in London searching for the same experience.
Today a friend of mine took me to a M. Manze a pie and mash shop which has been around since the late 1800’s. Stepping into the shop you immediately get the feeling this place is the real deal. Old school bench seating and a menu that’s so refreshingly simple, it’s kind of funny.
I ordered the 2 pies and 2 mash plate with a cup of hot Sarsaparilla. Yes Sarsaparilla! As my friend remarked it taste’s “Olde Timey”! Actually taste like hot Ribena... and was surprisingly good.
The Pie-
They’ve got meat and vegetarian pies; I dare you to order one of the vegetarian ones... The meat was ground meat and the pie crust flaky and scrumptious. You can get liquor sauce or regular gravy. To my dismay liquor sauce is made of parsley and doesn’t taste like much. I’d go with the regular gravy
The place is also known for its jellied and stewed eels. I’ve always been curious about the jellied eel hubbub... and thought what better time to give it a go. It isn’t as horrendous as it looks, my curiosity satisfied, I probably won’t be ordering that again.
If you’re visiting London or you’re an expat like me looking for an authentic experience, I highly recommend M. Manze “The Noted Eel & Pie Houses”
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