Big Ben’s Place – Great British Pies

It took me a really, really long walk (getting a little lost in between) before I found this place. Big Ben’s Place is pretty quaintly located within a private house estate so I guess they serve the people living around the area well.
First off, the pies here are not your typical ones. The pastry is more crumbly, taking on a shortbread variety as opposed to the flakier ones you might be used to. The filling seems to be a thickened version of chicken cream soup and this paired nicely with the crumby exterior — almost like dipping shortbread into soup.
I’m not too sure how authentic British pies should be like but this is not too bad. I reckon a drive in to this spot will make a better decision then trying to walk in.

As their name suggests, Big Ben’s Pies is indubitably English. Try their 9-​windowed sturdy wooden door on for size. For those who’ve been to Great Britain, this place will be like stepping into a pie shop off Carnaby Street while those who haven’t, saved on their airfares.
What makes their pies so much more special is that they have the right amount of crumble and firmness in their crusts, and the filling in their Steak and Mushroom pie ($ 3.50) is sublime and their succulent hunks of beef ooze with flavour that’s enhanced from a stew with taut button mushrooms and thyme. Chicken and Mushroom ($ 3.50) fans will not be disappointed with Big Ben’s own take on Singapore (and Britain’s!) most popular pie,(why?) though the wateriness of their filling might be a hit or miss for some.

I normally don’t like meat and pastry. Doesn’t seem to match very well. But Big Ben’s pies is an exception for me.
Well, firstly, their store is really nice British themed café. Even from outside, it looks nicely designed. Now, to the main item: the pies. I like their black pepper chicken and blueberry pie. Now, I still do not really like pies, but I’m a fan of big ben’s pies. The inside of the black pepper chicken is creamy and not overdone with pepper. The crust is pretty well done as well.
Next, the blueberry pies are great stuff. But then again, I’m a sucker for fruit pies. Overall I’m satisfied for the total price of ~$ 6.