Jesters, a popular western Australian meat pie chain, has opened in Itaewon, around the corner from Dunkin' Donuts--go straight two blocks from Exit 3. For some Aussies, this is he equivalent of the Taco Bell for Yanks: it's not the greatest food in the world, but it's a real taste of back home.
My only experience with Down Under meat pies came on my trip to New Zealand; they were quite tasty. On my trip to the new Jesters, I got the "Classic" which is the traditional mince pie, and a "Southern Man" which is beef and cheese. I rounded it off with a mango smoothie, and the total came to a relatively hefty 11200 W (considering the #2 Combo at Taco Bell is 4500W).
The fillings were both really tasty, but I imagine the real trick is in the pastry. The Jesters website (Australia; Korea) claims their unique "Jaffle Pie maker" does the job better, but I found the crust less flaky and more chewy than I'd like, though on the other hand, I hate a crust that explodes into bits the moment you bite into it.
Still, it's definitely worth a trip, and I found at the website there's a location in Hongdae.
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I saw this on their opening day a few days ago, no idea what it was... maybe I'll have to go check it out... sounds a bit pricy, but what foreign food isnt? (except taco bell...)
illuminating. I had read some posts online about this "jester" pie, and had no idea what it was. You've cleared up the mystery. Kind of like a hand-held pot-pie?
If you like Jester's there is a location that is a lot closer to where you live than Itaewon, in the basement (food court area) of Hyundai Department Store in Mokdong (Omokgyo Station).
Thanks for the good info Nick! Jo-Anna, it's alright. Chris: head, nail.
Still, I remember when Morton's pot pies were 360 degree crust, but last I remember they were just a top crust. Also, the filling ingredients went from mostly stuff to mostly "gravy". But then again, what do you expect for 69 cents?
I respect the pie-adventurer within you.
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