The Serious Sandwich in Christchurch Menu

BREAKFAST (Served between 9-11am daily) BREAKFAST (Served between 9-11am daily)
  • The breakfast bap $9.00
    • A farm fresh egg, crispy bacon & sambal
SANDWICHES (Served on fresh ciabatta bread) SANDWICHES (Served on fresh ciabatta bread)
  • Porchetta salsa verde $12.00
    • Tender roast pork with a parsley & garlic salsa
  • Meatball & parmesan $11.00
    • Spiced meet balls with parmesan
  • Poached chicken & peanut slaw $12.00
    • Tender sliced chicken with peanut slaw & mayo
  • Grilled aged cheddar $9.00
    • Served with onion jam
  • The special $13.00
    • Changes daily and made fresh- see our specials
  • Extra's $2.00
    • Of fresh salad, serious slaw or sauce
SIDES (Made fresh each day) SIDES (Made fresh each day)
  • Salad-see todays special $8.00
  • Serious slaw $8.00
    • A mix of carrot, cabbage & peanuts finished in our mayo
  • Soup & bread (Seasonal-winter) $8.00
    • Changes daily & made fresh

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Double up on toppings for an extra... $2.70
  • Apple compote $5.20
  • Manhatten club sandwich $16.90
    • The ultimate club sarnie filled with lettuce, carrot, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, a fried egg and bacon along with cream cheese, mayonnaise and tomato relish. Served with a hashbrown.
  • Two eggs, any style $19.90
    • Served with all of the following: Bacon, sausage, tomato, hashbrown, mushrooms oand corned beef hash.
  • Breakfast Burrito $19.90
    • Scrambled eggs, chicken, onion, peppers, havarti cheese and coriander wrapped in a flour tortilla with hot or mild salsa, sour cream and green onion with guacamole served with a hashbrown. Vegetarian option - with spinach and mushroom.
  • Waffles $6.20/ $12.50
    • Crispy golden on the outside, light and tender on the inside. Classic, served with whipped butter. (Half waffle/ Full waffle)
  • Garlic bread $4.20
    • Two generous slices of French bread sautéed with lots of garlic butter and parsley.
  • Guacamole $3.80
  • Chicken supreme $10.50
    • Succulent chicken, onion, capsicum, mushroom and melting mozzarella with parmesan sprinkle & aioli swirl
  • Garlic bread $3.50
  • Tropical veg $5.00
    • Capsicum, onion, pineapple & mozzarella
  • BBQ Hawaiian $8.50
    • Tasty ham, bacon, pineapple, onion & mozzarella with a tangy BBQ swirl
  • Onion rings $3.50
  • Ham and cheese $5.00
    • Ham topped with mozzarella
  • Pepperoni lovers $8.90
    • Spicy pepperoni, pepperoni & pepperoni topped with melting mozzarella
  • Seafood deluxe $11.50
    • A delicious combination of shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, surimi with melting mozzarella & lemon pepper sprinkle
  • Chow $4.80
  • Steak Onion Pattie $2.50
  • American Hot Dog $3.50
  • Paua Pattie $3.00
  • Cheese Onion Pattie $2.50
  • Hawaiian $5.80
  • Pacific Oysters (1/2 Doz) $8.00
  • Squid Rings (1/2Doz) $4.00
  • Nandagh Kabab Mixed. Salad, Drink S $9 / L $13
  • Sambosa $5
  • Spaghetti S $8.5 / L $12
  • Chalaw Halve Chicken, Salad, Drink S $12 / L $16
  • S= Small / L= Large
  • Lamb S $8.5 / L $12
  • Chalaw Halve Lamb, Salad, Drink S $11 / L $15
  • Chalaw Kabab Lamb, Salad, Drink S $10 / L $14
  • (A) Chicken, Beef or Pork $19.00
  • Vegetarian Spring Rolls (8 pieces) $10.00
    • Deep fried spring rolls
  • (C) Crispy Pork $20.00
  • (C) Crispy Pork $20.00
  • Vegetarian Thai Wontons (3 pieces) $5.00
  • Pad Cee-Ew $10.00
  • (C) Seafood $15.00
  • (C) Crispy Pork $20.00
  • SICHUAN PEPPERED PRAWNS SHALLOTS AND AIOLI $15.00
  • AGED RIB OF BEEF 450G $39.00
    • on buttered mashed agria, battered onion rings, beef jus (GF on request)
  • ESPRESSO MARTINI $18.50
    • espresso shot, vodka and kahlua
  • TUNA TATAKI $20.00
    • on pickled cucumber avocado, sour cream dressing
  • CAPRICCIOSA $24.00
    • pepperoni, salami, prosciutto and kalamata olives
  • TIRAMISU $14.50
    • classic Italian dessert with mascarpone, kahlua and espresso
  • MUSHROOM RISOTTO $34.00
    • with spinach, smoked walnuts and white trifle oil.
  • TROPICAL $24.00
    • ham off the bone, fresh cut pineapple, tomato base and mozzarella cheese
  • LAMB ACHARI $23.00
    • A spicy dish. Diced lamb sauteed in a vegetable gravy, nished with ginger, garlic, onion and mixed pickles. To request dairy free, please ask for the duty manager.
  • KADAI PANEER $18.00
    • Homemade cottage cheese cooked in a vegetable gravy with crushed onions, ginger, garlic and fresh coriander.
  • MANGO CHICKEN $20.00
    • Chicken cooked in an aromatic mango sauce, then tempered with cream, herbs and spices.
  • MURG KADAI $20.00
    • Chicken cooked in vegetable gravy with crushed onions, garlic, ginger and cream with fresh coriander.
  • CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA $20.00
    • Marinated chicken tikka cooked in the Tandoor then prepared in the pan with a selection of spices and cream.
  • KASHMIRI NAAN $4.50
    • Fillet bread stuffed with nuts and raisins.
  • SIDE DISH PLATTER $10.00
    • Selection of raita, mango chutney, kechumber and mixed pickle.
  • LAMB KORMA $22.00
    • Lamb pieces simmered in a creamy sauce with a curry masala and herbs and spices.
  • Prawn Cashew Nut on Rice $14.50
  • Prawn Foo young $14.00
  • Steak tomato on rice $12.00
  • Combination Fried Rice $12.50
  • Chicken with Black Bean Sauce $12.50
  • Steak Satay on rice $12.00
  • Chicken curry on Rice $12.00
  • Seafood on Noodles $ 12.50
  • Bejitarian $15.00
    • vegetarian roll
  • Edamame $9.00
    • soybeans in pod salted/garlic chili
  • TEMPURA SET $52.00
    • otoshi, sashimi/tatsutage, choise of tori/ebi/, moriawase tempura, seasonal, tempura veges, gohan, miso shiru, fruits & ice cream, tea/coffee
  • Unagi $17.00
    • dragon roll (eel & avocado)
  • Wasabi chizukeki $13.00
    • house made wasabi cheesecake
  • Tempura banana $17.00
    • deep fried tempura banana with ice cream and fruits
  • 3 aiskurimu $15.00
    • scoop each of vanilla, chocolate, green tea ice cream with fruits
  • Kaki market price
    • ½ doz pacific or bluff oyster tempura
  • TUNA
    • flaked tuna is mixed with spring onion mayo and is topped off with avocado GF
  • CHICKEN SUPREME
    • mayo and katsu sauce is drizzled over teriyaki chicken to create this sauce number
  • EXEC LUNCH BOX 01 $12.00
    • create some serious lunch envy with this super selection of sushi to nigiri and even a little chicken on rice
  • CHICKEN COMBO
    • teriyaki chicken is topped off with spring onion mayo sweet chili and chili mayo sauces
  • HALF SALMON AND HALF CHICKEN
    • teriyaki chicken and fresh salmon are put together
  • SALMON LOVERS PLATTER $40.00
    • 16pieces of fresh salmon sushi is topped off with 8 pieces of fresh salmon nigiri, this is what a salmon lover dreams of, price includes all the extras like ginger, soy, wasabi, and chopsticks
  • DOUBLE AVOCADO CHICKEN
    • the avocado is doubled in this monber to accompany our teriyaki chicken
  • TERIYAKI CHICKEN
    • avocado and red pepper accompanies our tasty teriyaki chicken with a spread of mayo
  • Mince on Toast $17.00
    • with crumbed potato ball, parmesan & fried egg finished with truffle oil
  • Tempura battered fish & chips served with a garden salad, tartare & lemon $25.00
  • Mini Me $9.00
    • Mini soft shell tacos with pulled pork & barbeque sauce served with petite slaw & cheesy corn chips
  • Popcorn chicken served with ranch $12.00
  • Marinated olives with grilled ciabatta $9.00
  • Crispy squid rings with chilli honey & aioli $11.00
  • Egg any style $2.00
  • Chowder $16.50
    • Seafood with toasted garlic bread
  • Chef Special Kebab and Basmati Rice $15.50
    • Basmati rice served with Indian Heaven special kebab.
  • Chilli Chicken $15.50
    • Battered boneless cubes of chicken fried and saute in garlic with green peas and potato.
  • Vegetable Korma $14.00
    • Mixed vegetables prepared in yoghurt and cashew gravy. A favourite mild dish.
  • Plain Rice $3.00
    • Plain steamed Basmati rice
  • Butter Naan $3.00
    • Butter stuffed with layers of butter
  • Indian Heaven Fish Special $18.50
    • Fresh fish fillets cooked in a ''Chef's Secret Recipe''. A Must Try Dish!!
  • Mix Hot Pickle $2.50
  • Zafrani Pulao $6.00
    • Basmati rice with nuts, raisins and saffron.
  • Housemade Pappardelle n/a
    • with slow roasted tomato, kalamata olives, fresh basil and chilli with parmesan
  • Feta and herb Stuffed Field Mushrooms On Garlic Toast n/a
  • Liquorice Parfait n/a
    • w fresh mint strawberries and lime syrup
  • Eye fillet on Thyme Gratin n/a
    • with prosciutto wrapped leeks and a mixed peppercorn sauce
  • Slow Roasted Pork belly on Crispy Chats n/a
    • with apple sauce and crackling with red wine jus
  • Lemongrass and Chilli Spiked Calamari n/a
    • on crispy wonton sheets
  • Breads and House Dips n/a
  • Herb Marinated Chicken Breast n/a
    • on smashed potato and green beans with a creamy garlic thyme sauce
  • Morning / Afternoon Tea Platters $29.80 / $39.80
    • Assorted Muffins and Scones cut into bite sizes. Includes butter sachets (Small Platter - 24 piece / Large Platter - 36 piece)
  • Average Joe Pack $9.00 / $8.50 / $8.00
    • Contains: 1 Can of Drink, 1 Sandwich Pack, 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Piece of Fruit (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • French Stick Bites (Christine's) $29.40 / $41.40
    • Small - Approx 20 + pieces / Large - Approx 35+ pieces
  • Sandwiches (Healthy Choice) $31.00 / $42.00
    • Small platter / Large platter
  • Chili Tenders and Chicken Chippies $31.80 / $43.80
    • Includes dipping sauces (Small / Large)
  • Kids Pack $7.20 / $6.70 / $6.20
    • Contains: 1 Medium Biscuit, 1 Filled Roll, 1 Flavoured Milk (1-10 / 11-20 / 21+)
  • Wraps (Healthy Choice) $30.00 / $42.00
    • Vegetarian - Lettuce, carrot, tomato, red onion, capsicum and chutney / Smokey Ham - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, Smokey ham / Chicken - Lettuce, mayo, carrot, cheese, tomato, baked breast chicken (Small - 14 pieces / Large - 20 pieces)
  • Work Shout Platter (Extra Large) $64.80
    • Contains: Club Sandwiches, Quiche Bites, Custard Twist Pieces, Fresh Fruit, Cracker and Dip Assortment - For Approx 12 People
  • Roast Vegetable Salad $12
    • Roasted vegetables, salad leaves, honey mustard dressing
  • Baked Ham Panini $12
    • Ham of the bone, cranberry sauce, brie cheese, side of chips
  • Pork Belly Salad $16
    • Roasted vegetables, caramelised apple, fennel, salad leaves, Asian style dressing
  • Lamb Salad $16
    • Lamb, roast veg, salad leaves, tomato, asparagus, feta, cucumber, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Open Steak Sandwich $16
    • Porterhouse steak, aioli, mushroom, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce, fried egg, side of chips
  • Eggs Benedict $16
    • Hash brown, Asparagus, poached egg, spinach, hollandaise sauce
  • Quiche $12
    • In house made quiche with side salad
  • Moroccan Chicken Salad $12
    • Moroccan chicken, fresh salad, minted yoghurt dressing
The Serious Sandwich

The Serious Sandwich

location

Address

363 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand

phone

Phone

+64 3-371 9167

clock

Opened hours

9 AM to 5:30 PM (Mon-Sat), 10 AM to 5 PM (Sun)
price range

Price

$20 - $30

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Cafe Food , Fast Food , Sandwiches

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Takeout ,  Cash ,  Quick Bites ,  Seating

Location
363 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8023, New Zealand