Reviewing Proper London Pie & Mash

[@BettyBoopey]

Nice big plate of satisfying food! Great, that they've been there for 60 years 👌🤗

[@ashifpabani9475]

Watching this and salivating. Going to take my daughter there for lunch when she breaks up for Xmas hols!

[@stevelee4952]

I was born and brought up 10 mins from Crisp Street. I live away from now because of crap health. I miss this place so much.

[@andrewroberts4736]

I'm a South London boy so I love Arments, but I watched a review on Gary Eats and tried Maureens a couple of weeks ago. It's the best I have ever had and so cheap !!!! I'm a double pie single mash man. Like a lot of pepper and 4 pies to take home and freeze. It's a 10 out of 10 place. Great review.

[@swimdeep189]

Yes I go to Maureen's now as Broadway Market Hackney has shut,Arments is too dry and no flavour and South London just doesn't work for pie & Mash except Manze Tower Bridge Road

[@joygoddard1569]

Wow oh wow! 👏👏

[@sammyvella6898]

Definately a number one Vlog. Whenever i'm in London for a few days it's a must for me to visit one of the following pie and mash shops. Maureen's , Manze's, F Cook and Arments for pie and mash, Pellicci's for breakfast and Poppies or Toffs for fish and chips..Re My theory why spoon and fork are used to eat pie and mash is that when they started pie and mash in london during the 1800's most people were unfortunately illitterate and uneducated and not many knew how to use knife and fork si they ate pie and mash as we eat them nowadays. I love my pie and mash with chilli vinegar on the upside down pies and pepper on the mash. So Yummie. keep on the good work Darren J and thanks for bringning me memories of London as i live in Malta

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Thank you for sharing your food list 🙏🏼🙂👍🏼😂

[@858493]

Thankyou for telling us all this love it, if ever l get to the UK im going to search these places down..thanks for the comments regards Doc from Down Under

[@reedsfromleeds6347]

Hi Darren, for a pie and mash shop to be there for so long it has to be one of the best , I remember a pie and pea stall in Leeds market in the 60s , they were nice with mint sauce

[@davegilbert7238]

Best Pie&Mash I London,and also now Deliver all around the country!

[@robcoles8493]

"Its your pie and mash do what you like with it" has to be the best line ive heard in ages DJ. Loved that review - what a great meal.

[@garylistersmith4246]

From a Northerner,viewing from Yorkshire this is a welcome revelation that we are missing, keep sharing and educating. 😊

[@jerryoshea3116]

Do they not have this OOP North? That surprises me because they most likely have better Pies!

[@tenthousanddaysofgratitude]

Maureen’s is epic. Used to live nearby and never found a better steak pie.

[@richardgetlevog3123]

Looked lovely Darren that did. Only been to a pie and mash shop once and I loved it. Just can't remember where now as was about 12 years ago when I visited London.

[@davidnm21]

Man of my own heart DJ, I do love pie and mash with liquor. My mother was brought up with it in London during war times and through the 50s and 60s living in Lewisham. To this day she loves it too although no eels for her or myself not our thing. Agree DJ turn the pie over and lashings of chilli vinegar and pepper.

[@JohnDoe-ji8dq]

As a kid my dad would take me to Manzes in Woolwich (long gone 😭) every Saturday. Now i'm 70 i still eat P&M at East London shops regular. Never got on with eels though !.

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Nice one 👍🏼🙂

[@FunkyChild718]

I'm from NYC but agree that Maureen's has the crown for best pie and mash in London. I think it is the creaminess of the mash potatoes and the buttery, flakiness of the pie that distinguishes them. I like chili vinegar, ketchup and daddy sauce on the side.

[@petermoore2700]

Hi dj nobody can say you dont enjoy your tucker. You know if you keep that up it will only make you more homesick when you go. ❤❤

[@notreyf]

That looks like a cracking meal. Pies are so popular up here in the grim north but we don't have traditional pie & mash with liquor. First time I tried it in London it blew my socks off.

[@colindarroch4022]

Why is it that the simplest food like pie mash and liquor is the tastiest. Good comfort food you can't beat it. Great food vlog. Cheers Darren keep them coming.

[@emmarogerson]

Pie and mash!! Now that looked delicious especially the pies! Your expressions upon first mouthful are right up there with Mr Wiens IMHO! And I honestly don’t care what your channel is called! It is top quality every single time whether it’s good food, history of the food or history of the street before the food!! It’s your channel and you call it whatever you like! They’re all gems DJ! All of them! 🥧🥧🥔🍽️

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Glad you enjoyed them

[@gabjen7548]

Gary eats went there also and said he enjoyed it, so must be good if both you guys enjoyed it. Will try it now when I get to that side of town.

[@mikebryan7060]

That looked good. 8 quid is outstanding value. Have been before to one of those historic places and enjoyed the plate I had. Yes spoon and fork and a nice cup of tea. Great review fella.

[@LeeJohn70]

I do love Maureens Pie Mash, 11 out of 10. I could eat it everyday. It is what I miss most about no longer living in London. I use yo eat Pie mash at least twice a week 👍👍😁 Heaven on Earth Darren

[@stephenpark8133]

Back in the late 80's I was working in the Brixton area, on every Friday Lunch time, myself and me mate went to a Pie n Mash Shop in Coldharbour Lane Brixton, Double Pie, Double Mash n liquor, but on one occasion they had no mash, so we had 4 Pies each, half way through, the Owner shouted "OK Lads we have made Mash" he then put Double Mash on our Plates, stuffed, it took us nearly an hour to finish it.

[@peterbalding1470]

Used to love pie and mash from cookes at dalston. Unfortunately was diagnosed coeliac back in 2011. So just memories for me now. Got to be the quickest meal to eat. Plus no waiting.

[@ukbusman]

As a Londoner I miss this so much. I could taste every mouthful you took and was there with you. I moved to Scotland to be near my daughter, forget the Haggis (though it's great) it's the pie 'n' mash I miss most...........Dammm i'm having a withdrawl moment now!

[@DJsFoodTravels]

So good!

[@davemorris9275]

Turn the pie over and open it up, vinegar and pepper, spoon and fork, that’s how I was brought up on it at Manzies in Walthamstow!!! Quite surprised they are still open with the locals that live there now, whites in Walton on the Naze is lovely too 👍

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Sounds great!

[@leebarrett9581]

I think manzies has shut down

[@adamwyatt9748]

Whites is banging. Take my mum there whenever I’m in clacton. Try Cockneys down portobello rd. best I’ve had. Done Manzes, Cooks, Goddards. Several others. Cockneys is the one for me

[@MrSuperG]

Ok soy boys real pie is steak and kidney not liquor and so old mice

[@adamwyatt9748]

@@MrSuperG You have no idea what your talking about. (So old mice?) soy boy?

[@malcolm4956]

🇬🇧 We live in the north now, only a couple of things I miss including bread pudding, just like mum made ❤🇬🇧

[@a.f.m6737]

You can’t beat a good old pie and mash. Well done Darren

[@ralphthebulldog5163]

Proper Grub! i always have vinegar on my gravy, love it in Ikea meatball sauce.

[@kevinhoughton9134]

This channel is worth watching just for how you love and enjoy your food, then there's the food itself! Amazing. 👌👍

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@DREWEATSUSA]

I miss real pie and mash, can't wait to get back to London sometime soon

[@TheThomoturk]

Love pie and mash Saturday treat as a kid, but never been to Maureens have to give it a try loved lovely.

[@imranali-im3mq]

Robin's on east ham High Street.....BEST EVER. shame its not there anymore. Q out the doors on Saturdays

[@greghanks170]

Great review really enjoyed your review miss good old pie and mash and jelly eels now I have moved to Suffolk

[@andybrooks7908]

Hi Darren ur content is 2nd to none as always , being from the North ive never been to a pie and mash shop but id definitely love to try someday

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Please do Andy

[@SLonxxxx]

Looks absolutely spiffing me old china. I'm London born and bred ( West End 😬), but been living in Ireland the last 8 years. Coming home this year for good, and cannot wait to taste the London food again ( it's a London thing 🤫) . Fish n Chips ( proper ), Roast Dinners ( proper ), Pie n Mash ( proper ) and of course , a Ruby Murray ( proper ). Pray for me mate.

[@mrc5653]

Best grub ever,that looks absolutely tremendous 👌

[@TheBerzerker666]

I’m up in North Lincolnshire and i am jealous,the food looks ideal to eat all year round but especially in winter,just by the looks i’d give it ten out of ten 😃

[@karenclancey2557]

Loved this my Nan was a Londoner through and through . Pie mash ears and liquor was the meal to have ! Oh yes ,off the charts,.🤩👍❤️👏🙏🏼

[@williebobs3830]

Don't know if eel's have ears but i would'nt.

[@Jimmyredcab]

Tried this a couple of days ago, excellent, two pies, single mash cost £7, great value for money, pies full of well seasoned meat.

[@iandonaldson8071]

Id love to try that one day

[@danpeters5028]

Love seeing proper pie mash and liquor brings back soo many memories of London soo underrated food excellent content 👌👍

[@BettyBoopey]

😄 I agree with having double double...looks very nice. I'd love the mash, as long as no butter. Had it once yrs ago in The Angel Market, is okay but I think I'd go for the salt beef! 😋 Lizzie 🤗👌🥰

[@carolgriffiths1682]

Looked brilliant - we need to try Maureen’s next visit cos heard lots of great things, maybe we need to order a delivery - when you cut into that pie I literally drooled. Excellent video 👍

[@paulinekirkham7945]

I love pies I love mash but would love to try the liquor. That looked very comforting comfort food Darren.

[@angelagraham9533]

Don’t like pie and mash from pie and mash shop ,but love the frozen ones you get in Sainsbury’s by cooks.

[@lonegunwomen]

So good to see this Darren a wonderful plate of comfort food. Thank you for sharing.

[@Leehow80]

Food looks good in an area that's totally changed over the years. I personally don't like the area and wouldn't want to go there at all however you've tempted me to visit with this review.

[@858493]

Thanks DJ ld love to try a pie like that and whats the story with eel juice, l missed that we have heaps of eels here down under..most often smoked not boiled...regards Doc another DJ thanks mate

[@annemarieelton2069]

Great name for the shop Maureen ( my late mother’ name) To be honest I don’t eat pies but did look like warming comfort food xx👍👍

[@lynneseaward1315]

Hey DJ, thanks for doing the pie and mash! Of course I was salivating! When I was a kid we would have real eel pie and liquor. Also, lovely jellied eels. I love conger eel steaks. Yum yum! Even today I have Unagi which is barbecued eel in a sushi roll. Thanks for sharing.😀

[@keithwells7892]

Went there yesterday Darren on your recommendation….! Top notch…! Lovely staff, fair prices and great pie and mash….!👍

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@keithwells7892]

Certainly did…! (Even though the DLR was out and had to walk from Bow tube…🤣 Well worth it though…👍)

[@garbeal2397]

looked great. wish they had pie and mash shops in Northumberland 😃

[@lisagunebakan]

Hi Darren, got some more feedback for ya, that was a great video, you have made me hungry and i want to go there very soon. You have highlighted this little gem very well, thank you 😉

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Thank you Lisa

[@MingsFishingAdventures]

Pie, mash & liquer is on my to do list. Nowhere ooop North seems to do it. It's definitely a London thing. Great Vlog as always, mate 👍

[@dougy2457]

Keep the old traditions and values alive DJ, not many youtubers do this as they forget where they come from

[@ShaneGammell-gz6hw]

Good hearty simple food

[@AllanNeaves-qn3zr]

Oh Darren,food history on a plate. Days when Pease Pudding was served with Saveloy's or Faggots, Rissoles.Hot Salt Beef English Mustard ( hot ) I truly believe such places like Maureen's and the other fast dying pie'n'mash shops should have a preservation order on them. And most of the owners as well😊 Social and Family History. Cheers Allan&Family

[@JWB86]

I'll be staying in Central London in July, don't suppose there are any classic pie and mash shops nearby?

[@Jay-Leigh]

I love the quote from you… “ It’s your pie & mash do it the way you want”. Couldn’t agree more. My father born in Battersea 1927, always said… “ya can’t beat a bit of pie mash jellied eels on a Saturday night”. I think he had a point… mind you times were different back then he’d say too. 😂😂😂 Anyway, it looked delicious Darren. 😊

[@DJsFoodTravels]

There is no right or wrong way I say. Eat it how you like 👍🏼🙂🙏🏼

[@Jay-Leigh]

@@DJsFoodTravels agreed

[@chrissloan8953]

proud of you mate well done both channels -follower from pretty much the start as you know keep it up old fruit, from black country good to see you do some curry's and food round here as you know its good. .

[@anneperry9014]

Yep, amazing. So happy watching this!❤❤

[@stephenbutler463]

never had, really want to try it now, good review Darren

[@jonathanbowles2577]

Good Morning DJ. Can i just say, I am really Loving this Brand new Channel of Yours. You look so much Happier and a lot more Positive with your new Venture. Maureen's, what a Superb Establishment. The most Delicious and very Well presented plate of Excellent Food. This Pie and Mash with a Lovely sauce called Licker. I could tell by your face DJ, this was Off the Charts. I Love a Good Chicken and Mushroom Pie with Beef Chips and Garden Peas. This is Exactly what Life should be about. Eat what you want, and even Treat yourself to a Pint or two. Thank you very much DJ.

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Nice one Jonathan, I'm loving the new food channel

[@hugosteps77]

Best meal there is. Glad to see you turning the pies over 😉 Looked absolutely banging DJ

[@bigmacca1]

Lovely bit of grub, Double double for me out of Manzies all day

[@karengalley3669]

Oh the nostalgia, I lived 5 minutes walk away from the market for 29 years. Maureen’s used to be facing East India Dock Road unless I’m going mad. The food gets delivered far and wide - there’s a place near me that delivers or you can eat in there. Always salt on potatoes and a tiny amount of vinegar on the liquor. I NEVER turn the pies upside down though. Why do people do that? Oh and yes, has to be a spoon and fork, I can’t even think of eel juice 🤢🤢

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Thanks for sharing

[@haroldclarke3267]

Looked bloody great and by your review it tasted great, another great review Darren.

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Thank you kindly

[@PaulCareyDigitalWiz]

Looks good. Last pie and mash I had was at Goddards and that for me was OTC 👍

[@junemccann5981]

Good old fashioned food. Best ever. 🥰☀️🥰xxx

[@annashear7331]

Really enjoyed all you videos and the food looked delicious

[@Shepherd999]

£8 for 2+2 is bang on. That’s cheap. 👍🏼

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Always hearty and affordable

[@lparky4409]

Manze at Deptford closing in March.

[@Jo-Froggy]

Omg !! Banging!!!!! I need a trip to London! I’m in Bristol so not that far really, that looks amazing 😋😋😋.. and loving the fork and spoon effect beaute ❤❤❤

[@DJsFoodTravels]

You should!

[@Jo-Froggy]

@@DJsFoodTravels I’m actually coming to London next Friday to watch Payton Parrish, I’m sure u won’t know him 😬 but anyways he’s doing one concert over here, then I’m back up there in July to watch Peter Kay lol.. anyways I need to go to that cafe omg as said that lunch looked awesome 💞💞

[@jglasernyc]

That looked great! I'll have to try some next time I'm over there.

[@gooner1083]

My favorite pie and mash shop. Also does delivery if your in the area

[@geebee6737]

Not one to knock anything without having tried it first I've had this meal several times now with friends from the South and it's always failed to impress , the liquor as you call it just tastes like parsley sauce and where I live that's eaten with fish. Pie , mash and gravy...now that takes it to the next level 😁 Eaten with a spoon this could only be comfort food as we Northerners use a knife and fork. Always love to tune in DJ as 99% of your vlogs are seriously impressive 👍

[@DJsFoodTravels]

99%? apologies for the 1%

[@geebee6737]

@@DJsFoodTravels ..haha , it's the liquors fault mate.

[@geebee6737]

@@DJsFoodTravels ..haha , it's the liquors fault mate.

[@janbow5124]

What no eels? I love hot eels. I would have single pie, mash and double eels plus that liquor looks fantastic with loads of parsley in it. Chilli vinegar and white pepper. Yummy. ❤

[@deekay911]

Their saltbeef beigels are amazing too

[@londontaxijim9526]

DJ me old mucker, where’s the bowl of jellied eels and a cup of rosie to wash that down?

[@DJsFoodTravels]

There's a line Jim 😂😂

[@ianm2170]

Unique flavour, which is slowly losing favour in modern, "multicultural" London regrettably [the pie shops are closing like crazy]. Always the first port of call when I visit the big smoke. Great review, as always.

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@williebobs3830]

I'm a Manchester boy.You introduced Maureens to me. I took a Londoner with me. He had gravy, i had liquor. Messed up or what.

[@DJsFoodTravels]

That's crazy

[@Hammertime054]

Yuuup, been their, banging👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎shite loads of pepper and chilli vinegar 😀😀👍🏻👍🏻

[@Jo12675]

Love that ! Chilli vinegar and pepper is the way forward. It would be great to see the menu and maybe explain the offerings / prices before you tuck in. That would make it 10/10! I think you should try Lanzhou Lamian in central if you like Asian flavours ! Love stopping there for a naughty lunchtime treat 😂 Loving the content 🙏🏻

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Thanks for the heads up Jo

[@sandradowling4605]

True Londoner! Looks great DJ. Tell us about your parents please.....bet they introduced you to that.

[@paulhartley7459]

Pie and mash looked lovely the liquer as a northern lad is alien to me but love the tradition of the cockneys try salt beef next time that intriques me

[@paulalaye6428]

Crazy in love with pie n mash, miss it soooo much paulax

[@TimK2646]

I like Steak and Kidney Pudding with Crust

[@tonybain8526]

I’ve just seen your channel, if it was the best pie mash, why is it empty? Have you tried Manze’s in Tower bridge road SE1, I can definitely recommend it.

[@kenblaber4615]

Thanks Darren brilliant video , and in my opinion it is the best 🤗🤗

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Russ453hgf]

Copious Vinegar + pepper.... Lovely. 😋 ❤

[@nes84]

was gona try roman rd wen im down in the next few weeks but might just travel that bit further to maureens now 👍

[@DJsFoodTravels]

You wont be disappointed

[@davecoleman7431]

Do love Maureen’s mate it’s spot on

[@DaveInglis-f4p]

What's the green stuff on ur pie and mash

[@grahammark357]

Proper grub that's made me want to come home from Mexico as you don't see pie & mash here 😭 great channel always watching keep up the good work 👍

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Nice one, cheers

[@robertcatterall6514]

Darren I would eat comfort food every day it’s cheap Enough and very tasty… Lovin your new channel Mate 👏👏👏

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Thanks 👍

[@sheridandyer4840]

Proper channel proper bloke for me best review ❤

[@DJsFoodTravels]

Very kind Sheridan, spread the word

[@acheface]

The pie and mash? Love it. However, sadly I have a real aversion to parsley. 😢

[@MaffAndxu3jj]

The last time I had Proper London Pie & Mash was Green street East London back in the day....

[@Gary-vx7gp]

Never had proper Pie and Mash, do love a pie though.

[@LeeJohn70]

Darren if you ever get a chance the Noted Eel & Pie House in Leytonstone is well worth a visit 👍👍😁