Meal In A Pie

Don’t waste your time. The biltong is tiny little fatty pieces, the so-​called «all beef» boerwors is encased in pork and the Flings are cheaper in New York. Yip you read correctly, NYC is cheaper the FLL (FYI :Jonny Jacobs on blecker)
If you’re looking for good biltong order online at Brooklyn Biltong.
For the rest it’s a nicely stocked store with a bit of everyone’s favorites but not cheap. You can find almost everything cheaper online. Good selection of pies though, which in the past have been good. Nothing amazing.

Omg !!! I loved the fluffy patties. And loaded with melting delicious tastes of meat soaked in aromatic flavors from of lands across the globe. That is what is so special about discovering new foods. A totally new discovery for me. The beef sausage was awesome. So was the chicken curry pie. I got the kidney and steak pie, bobtie pie and pork sausage in frozen packages to go. What an amazing price. Just a fantastic Unilocal find. Thank you

Canada is a beautiful progressive country, but it does have it’s hiccups. Believe it or not when I was 6 years old and about 10 years old in Oshawa and Toronto respectively I was chased by the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) or Ku Klux Klan wannabe’s, but that’s another story.
So as a young adult when I decided to visit South Africa just two years after apartheid fell in 94′, I really had no idea what to expect or see.
The culinary history of South Africa is quite rich and unique in that it’s a combination of the cuisines of the Bantu cultures, British, Dutch, Indonesian (who were brought to South Africa as slaves by the Dutch) and the east Indians (who were brought to South Africa as slaves by the British).
I was staying in an affluent suburb of Johannesburg called Sandton, but I also visited the «Black» Townships of Soweto and Alexandra.
I was still able to see some remnants of the horrors of South African apartheid before it was white washed by the ANC, but I also experienced a rich culture of diverse friendly people along with their delicious cuisine.
Meal in a Pie, a little gem in Fort Lauderdale offers a delicious taste of South Africa. It’s primarily a bakery, but they also sell many imported South African juices, spices, condiment sauces, chips, chocolate, cookies and an assortment of dry goods.



About 98% of what they sell is imported from South Africa.
Here are some of their meat pie’s you can purchase heated or frozen:
*Beefsteak –chunks of flavored beefsteak in a mild black pepper sauce.
*Beef Curry — tender beef chunks in a curry sauce with eastern spices
*Bobotie –traditional mild & fruity curried ground beef
*Chicken –shredded chicken breast in a creamy tarragon chicken sauce.
*Chicken Curry –tender chicken, vegetables & potato in a spicy curry sauce.
*Lamb Pasty –tender lamb chunks with vegetables & potato
*Lamb Curry –tender lamb chunks in a curry sauce with eastern spices.
*Steak & Kidney –lean chunks of beefsteak with veal kidney.
*Shepherd’s Pie –flavored ground beef with peas & carrots topped with mashed potato.
*Spinach & Feta Cheese –fresh spinach with a creamy blend of cheeses
*Vegetable Curry –a delicious blend of vegetables in our signature curry sauce.
*Lentle Bobotie –lentils with coconut in a fruity, mild curry sauce.
*Sausage Roll
I’ve tried the Chicken, Curry Chicken, Vegetable Curry, Lentil Bobotie and the Spinach & Feta. I wasn’t that fond of the Lentil Bobotie but I enjoyed the others and in particular the flavorful Curry Chicken. The crust of all the pastries is light and flaky but a little buttery for my liking. But after couple of try’s the buttery-​ness didn’t bother me anymore.
To really enhance your pie ask them to give you a side of their spicy and lightly sweet chutney.
The owner and workers are very friendly, and the customer service is super.
++ it’s a good idea to call ahead and have them put your particular pies in the oven 30 minutes before arrival.

Amazing pies. This little slice of South African gastronomy should be on every South Floridian South Africans map. The pies are excellent. Highly recommend a Bobotie with some Mrs. Balls. They also make some very good boerewors and the dry wors is a winner. Get some frozen pies to take home along with some nougat and maybe a Tempo. Wash it all down with some Grapetiser.

I loved their Pork Sausage Roll. I also loved their Choclate log. One thing that I didn’t like though was their chutney. I would totally go back again!

I don’t give many 5 stars nor do I think it should be easy to get a 5 star. I learned about this place searching Unilocal.The name of the place certainly didn’t sound exciting but the reviews were amazing so we had to try it. We pulled up to the tiny store front in a very old fashion strip plaza. The plaza looked like old Davie, Fl. Anyways lets get to the food. We walked in and a very nice man greets us with a warm South African accent. We asked him what we should try and he recommended based on our taste the spinach and feta and chicken curry. Just to clarify, these are essentially extremely flaky buttery puffed pastry filled with different flavors such as beef, chicken, lentil, and other veggies. It’s definitely a Indian influence but 100% traditional S. African if that makes any sense. Anyhow… these pies were insanely good. Extremely flakey and the fillings were so fresh, moist, and delicious. Here’s the real kicker… this place has been around for over 19 years… ask the owner to taste his S. African beef jerky. It’s like NO other jerky you have ever tried before… AMAZING!

Stop what you’re doing and just eat at this place right now. Yes, I’m talking to you. The one reading this Unilocal review to see if this slightly hidden place you’ve never heard of is any good.
It’s fantastic. When you walk in you’re stepping into a very small shop that sells a bunch of goodies from South Africa. You’re greeted by the super friendly owner (you’ll know who he is due to the accent) and he’ll answer any questions you might have.
Their main thing is pastries filled with various meats. There’s lamb, chicken, beef, and others and some use curry. By far the best thing here are the Bobotie pies. It’s ground beef and curry with freaken magic thrown in. I’m resisting driving there now to get one (I luckily live down the street pretty much).
Also, if you live far away and need your fix, you can purchase frozen pies that you can cook up later in your oven. You can also call ahead to make sure they cook up some of your favorites because they do run out of the popular pies.
So, give this place a try. It’s one of my favorite restaurants in the area.

Tasty pies packed with flavor. A small quaint establishment in which you can dine in or take away.

Amazing! Everything is so flavorful and the pastry is Devine, so light and flakey. You need o try these pies!

This place never disappoints! Best pies ever! I have been coming here for over 3 years and this place kicks ass. At this point I’ve tried every pie and I haven’t found one that I don’t like. Keep up the good work!

I discover this place about a month ago, and am so pleased. The pies are delicious. The sausage rolls and Bobotie are just amazing. Never had food like this before. The icing on the cake is the owner. He and his wife are very hospitable and nice. I highly recommend it!

This hole-​in-​the-​wall little gem is an awesome find! South African food at it’s best.
My favourite pie is the Curry.
I get them by the packs of 5.
They are tangy and delicious beyond words.
The manager is friendly and nice.
You can eat in or take out.
Spice is the word here!
Simply the best!

Amazing pies!

This place is a gem! I recently returned from South Africa and was craving some SA food while visiting family in South Florida. I did a quick Google search and came across Meal in a Pie. Fast forward a few days and I found myself happily devouring the chicken curry pie while my dad got the lamb curry pie. Both were great! The pastry is very light and not greasy at all, and the filling is very well seasoned. I definitely plan to return soon and try the bobotie, which wasn’t available at the time I stopped by. Overall a great meal.

Finally gave Meal In A Pie a try and I’m hooked!
The Lamb Curry is my favorite.
I ended up buying a half dozen frozen and within two days they were gone.

I’ve been to Smitty’s right across the street many times as a kid with my parents. Why the heck did they never take me to eat at this little gem?! I actually discovered it while making a wrong turn and decided to pop in. The smells coming out of this joint are tantalizing — delicious meat pie/​puff pastry heaven.
The owner came out and informed me about his biggest seller — the Chicken Curry, and that his shop has been in business for 19 years! Wow. I couldn’t resist having the lamb pasty, and I ordered the Shepherd’s Pie for my hubby and blissfully scurried on home to dive in.
The first bite was light, buttery and flaky and filled with the most tender, large chunks of perfectly seasoned, succulent lamb, bits of vegetable and a gravy consisting of taters. I’ve never been much for having my meals all in one go but damn this was so good. I didn’t even want to waste time sitting down in order to divulge in this parcel. If I ever have a lamb craving again, I’ll come back for my $ 6 lamb pasty. And I love the food code symbols baked on top of the pie to distinguish the different flavors.
My husband liked the Shepherd’s Pie but really wants to try the chicken curry (I figured he would prefer the meat over the chicken). I took a bite and it was a bit more salty than my Lamb pasty, but still really good — I just prefer that bloody good lamb.

1^st time trying south african food. Found it on Unilocal & i must say its by far the best new thing for me. Lunch is filling & tasteful. Fresh and extremely authentic. Im a foodie & i love trying new places. Dont let the small shop fool you. Small place w/​big flavor & cleanliness

This place can be filed under «F» for great find for Foodies! South African foods in the heart of South Florida (conveniently just a half block of Federal Highway/​US1 off of Florinada (45 Street) Meal in a Pie serves up just that — meat pies — that are rather large and substantial; I was full after eating just one and a half (but my gluttonous self wouldn’t take no for an answer and finished the second). Because the contents of the pies are enclosed in a very flaky layered dough that is basically puff pastry; but with the complexity of the layers of baklava and very buttery; these pies are not for the dieters amongst us or should be considered, IMHO, an everyday treat. But treats they are to indulge in and wave the calorie police goodbye while you tuck into some pretty yummy flavors; chicken in a white tarragon sauce; lamb and curry; lamb or beef with veggies and potatoes — there’s about 10 options to choose from inclluding pastry dough wrapped hot dogs and sausages — but again — this dough is rather rich almost to the point of unctuous — I can only speak for me but I couldn’t eat more than 2 at one sitting.
I also purchased a very yummy piri-​piri hot sauce that is an excellent condiment and a jar of sliced guava in a rich syrup. There’s quite a few goodies in this small establishment; sodas, certainly a rich vein of candies and chocolates, and a very hospitable host. I’m looking forward to return and explore some more and try out some other pie flavors — but after a brisk walk around the block first to counter the calories!

Found this place through Unilocal and wanted to try it since I have never had South African food. The store has been there for 18 years! I ordered a chicken curry pie and a bibotie. The chicken curry was not spicy. The phyllo dough shell is stuffed with the curry chicken. The dough is rich, buttery, and flakey.
The bibotie is a flakey dough also, but is filled with a sweet ground beef and raisons. You can taste the Indian seasonings on both items. For both it cost me $ 11.
They have everything frozen and available to take home and heat up. They are baking every hour and it depends when you walk in what will be available. During my visit the bibotie was frozen and the chicken curry was fresh and ready. I heated up the bibotie at home and it came out great. They give you cooking instructions.
It was definitely a neat place to check out. I recommend carry out because there are only a few small tables. However, for the value i can go have an all you can eat Indian buffet… I know I won’t get the flakey crust, but the inside filling is very similar in taste on what you find on an Indian buffet.
There is free parking right in front. Staff was very friendly and quick.

Amazing find!
This small South African market is home to some amazing meat and vegetable pies. I tried the Bobotie and was blown away. It’s a ground beef pie… Light curry flavor and slightly sweet — amazing!
Besides the small market, they really only sell their delicious pies and sausage rolls. MUST try!
I will definitely be back and plan on buying a bunch of their frozen pies to make at home.