So crispy and flaky on the outside, and packed with juicy and buttery shredded chicken inside, these bite-sized classic chicken pies have been my favourite for years!
Cottage Pies Café is no stranger to people living in the Pasir Ris area. This pie shop used to be located within the White Sands shopping mall for many years, near its taxi stand, and it has only relocated to its current location in the Pasir Ris Bus Interchange some two years ago.
Looking back, I still vividly remember that many years ago I was so drawn to the delicious waft of their pies while waiting to catch a cab at the taxi stand that I ended up dropping out of the taxi queue to join the queue for their pies instead. And I believe that I'm not the only one who has done that.
The Chicken Pie: a yummy yum-yum classic!
Above: Bite through the Chicken Pie's super crispy and flaky crust and dive right into its delicious core that contains juicy and buttery shredded chicken!
Don't judge a pie by its crust, I'd say. The bite-sized classic chicken pies at Cottage Pies Café may look somewhat humble, but don't be fooled by their unglamorous appearance. In fact, you may well be hooked on your first bite, for these pies are packed with a delicious filling that tastes one of a kind.
The filling of the Chicken Pie is nothing like what I've tasted in other chicken pies. Full of juicy shredded chicken that has a strong buttery taste and some diced carrots, the filling is really fresh and flavourfully umami. Coupled with its super crispy and flaky crust that also smells so buttery, this is a truly delectable afternoon snack to go with a good cuppa!
The Black Pepper Chicken Pie: gonna give it a miss next time
Above: The shuriken-shaped marking on the pie indicates that it's the Black Pepper Chicken Pie; personally, I didn't really enjoy this pie, as the filling was a tad dry and it didn't have the distinct taste and aromas of black pepper
This strange-looking little guy is the distant cousin of the classic Chicken Pie, created as a variation on the popular classic. But to me, the taste was somewhat underwhelming, as the shredded chicken inside was dry and there wasn't the distinct taste and aromas of black pepper that I was expecting.
So I've decided to skip this pie on my next visit to the shop.
The Potato Chicken Pie: better if it's hotter
Above: The Potato Chicken Pie really lacked warmth, although the filling was tasty
The Potato Chicken Pie was the one that really caught my eye when my eyes were running through the food showcase. The nice golden-brown colour and the wavy scoring patterns on the crust may well be the reasons why it attracted me. However, it was somewhat disappointing when I sank my teeth into it. It was not hot like what a pie should ideally be! And so my expectations took another tight slap.
The saving grace is that the filling is tasty, as was the crust. But I know deep down that all these could've been levelled up if the shop would have heated up the pie as they should.
I really hope that they'll do better on my next visit!
Locate it
Address:
Cottage Pies Café
501 Pasir Ris Drive 3
#01-05 Pasir Ris Bus Interchange
Singapore 519490
Editor's Note: There are no tables and chairs at the shop, but you can always order a drink at the coffee shop opposite and eat your pies there.
Operating Hours:
Opens daily;
Mondays to Saturdays: 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sundays: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Call:
6585 1741
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