Robins Pie Mash Basildon

I recently visited a pie and mash shop in Basildon for the first time. As a non-native country boy, I was introduced to the dish by my wife, who is from Hackney... read more I recently visited a pie and mash shop in Basildon for the first time. As a non-native country boy, I was introduced to the dish by my wife, who is from Hackney. The meal was authentic, tasty, and served on a retro plate, accompanied by a strong cup of tea. It was a bargain at £6 and the surroundings were authentic. I hope the new shop will have the same fittings and formica tables. In the words of Del Boy, it was "lovely jubbly."

Today, I ordered takeout from this restaurant to eat later. Unfortunately, I was disappointed to find that the pies I received were much smaller than usual. I o... read more Today, I ordered takeout from this restaurant to eat later. Unfortunately, I was disappointed to find that the pies I received were much smaller than usual. I ordered 5 meat pies, 4 apple pies, 1 large liquor, and 1 medium liquor. Additionally, I did not order mashed potatoes as the quality of the mashed potatoes at this restaurant is not up to par.

I love this place so much. I try to come as often as possible, but now I live up north. Whenever I visit my family in Essex, Robin's is always my first stop and... read more I love this place so much. I try to come as often as possible, but now I live up north. Whenever I visit my family in Essex, Robin's is always my first stop and I am never disappointed. Today, on my way home, I will stop there again for lunch and to take some food back up north with me. I wish they had a shop in Northumberland, but a girl can dream. Until next time!

I was shocked at how small the pies were compared to a few years ago. Thick was a take away meal ….. the pies were half the size and hardly any taste or mince i... read more I was shocked at how small the pies were compared to a few years ago. Thick was a take away meal ….. the pies were half the size and hardly any taste or mince in them. Potato wasn’t that great either. Very disappointed!

Had their frozen one tonight and wow that’s enough to put anyone off the famous dish for life. I seriously hope your not serving the same frozen stuff in your r... read more Had their frozen one tonight and wow that’s enough to put anyone off the famous dish for life. I seriously hope your not serving the same frozen stuff in your restaurants, if you did I’d throw it at you. Completely disgusting and a total discredit to the world famous dish. First of all the mash was lumpy then the sauce was just like stale p.ss. The pastry was passable and the filling was just salty and had no flavour. Seriously if your exporting this stuff do your country proud and don’t just serve sh.t