M Manze
Restaurant - English in London
87 Tower Bridge Road
London
SE1 3DD
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A dying tradition
If for no other reason, you should visit this pie shop because it is a part of history. It has been in business for over 100 years and has seats and decor to suit.It's a pie and mash shop and serves big portions even if you only got for one pie and mash. Personally I would avoid the liquor (which is a kind of parsley gravy rather than alcohol), but if you want a more authentic experience then give it a go.The only disappointment was that they had run out of vegetarian pies and the friend I was with was a vegetarian so she looked on as I ate, so that wasn't ideal. Worth a visit though.
A User - 09/10/2008 | report this review
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 Timeyâ€! 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 gravyThe 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 Housesâ€
A User - 02/07/2008 | report this review
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