Babi pongteh pie named Ballarat’s best

Flying Chillies have taken out the grand prize in the 2023 Ballarat’s Best Pie competition.

Their winning babi pongteh pie, with braised pork belly and fermented soybeans, was also named the best savoury pie.

On Facebook, the eatery thanked locals for their encouragement and support for small businesses like theirs.

In third place was Black Cat Truffles for their confit chicken, leek and truffle pie, whilst second place went to Eclectic Tastes Café & Pantry for their ultimate egg and bacon pie.