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

  • Sharing plates for two
  • Sides and Bites
  • Merino lamb shoulder Ragu, pappardelle, green olives, chilli, lemon, baby spinach $28.00
  • Tartufo (V) $22.00
    • Mushrooms, mozzarella, black truffle oil, parmesan
  • Prawn linguine, rocket, sundried tomato, lemon $26.00
  • Polenta fries with truffle aioli (V) $9.00
  • Set lemon cream $15.00
    • with rhubarb, prosecco jelly, rhubarb crumble
  • Margherita Di Bufala (V) $20.00
    • Buffalo mozzarella, tomato base, fresh basil
  • Hot smoked Akaroa salmon with house pickled beets, horseradish creme fraiche, avocado, chives, croute and soft herbs $22.00
  • Sous vide local chicken breast with harissa, pearl couscous salsa, lemon, pancetta and pickled red onion $21.00
  • We have an extensive selection of artisan desserts, salads and baked goods available in our chilled cabinets.
  • Green pea, feta and mint croquettes with roast hazelnuts, dehydrated olive, soft herbs and parmesan aioli $11.00
  • Seasonal soup of the day served with ciabatta $9.50
  • Gritted Canterbury Steak sandwich with streaky bacon, onion jam, chimichurri, soft leafs. French fries and aioli $19.00
  • French fries with garlic aioli $7.00
  • Avocado with ricotta, mint, chilli seeds, pistachio black bean salsa and poached egg on rye $15.00
  • Extra Basmati Rice $3.50
  • Vegetarian Wrap $11.00
  • Garlic Naan $4.00
  • Chicken Tikka $15.00
    • Marinated in a wonderful blend of tandoori spices and herbs, then grilled and served with fresh salad.
  • Tamarind & Date $3.00
  • Poppadoms $3.00
    • Roasted Indian crisp bread (4)
  • Lamb Wrap $12.90
  • Vegetable Jaipuri $15.90
    • Variety of fresh vegetables in a creamy masala sauce (medium)
  • - Extra chocolate $1.00
  • PAUA PATTIES $3.50
  • PINEAPPLE RINGS (2 for $3.80) $2.40
  • ONION RINGS $4.80 1/2 doz
  • JAM RAP DONUTS $2.40
  • CORN FRITTERS $2.40
  • SOLE FILLETS $5.80
  • VEGETABLE PATTIES $2.40
  • Handcut Chips w Aioli $9.00
  • Homemade Bread w Balsamic & Olive Oil or Garlic Butter $7.00
  • Chocolate Torte, Berry Compote, Chocolate Sauce, Cream $14.00
  • Broccoli & Garlic Almonds $9.00
  • Lemon Pepper Squid, Aioli $14.00
  • Chicken Breast, Potato Gratin, Bearnaise $29.00
  • Sticky Date Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream $14.00
  • Beetroot, Feta & Hazelnuts $9.00
  • Mango Chutney $3.50
  • Kashmiri Pulao $8.50
  • Vegetable Pulao $8.50
  • Onion Bhaji $6.50
    • Slice onion with Indian spices coated with chickpea batter. Served with mint and tamarind chutney
  • Butter Prawns $15.50
  • Gulag Jamun $6.50
  • Decadent Chocolate Cake $10.50
  • Plain Naan $3.00
  • Chicken Bhatura $14.00
  • Khumb Matter $12.00
  • Fish Malabari $17.00
  • Prawn Biryani $17.00
  • Chicken Korma $15.00
  • Daal $12.00
  • (Available for dine in only)
  • on-Vegetarian Thali $16.00
    • (one non-vegetarian & one vegetarian dish)
  • Fried Chicken Lover $10.60
    • Fried Chicken On Rice Four Piece Crispy Chicken Sushi Two Piece Crispy Chicken Seaweed Salad Fruit
  • -reg $9.90
  • Tonkatsu ( crispy pork ) $11.90
  • Crispy chicken ramen $11.90
  • Crispy Prawn Sushi (8PC) $9.20
  • Tasty Tuna (GF 8PC) $7.90
  • Inari (GF)
  • Jumbo Combo (GF 8PC) $9.90
  • Pork & Prawn Shumai 4pc $12.00
  • ‘Beef’Root Dumpling $10.00 / $18.00
  • PSDB Signature Xiaolongbao 5pc $12.00
  • Emerald Prawn Har Gow w/ Sesame 4pc $12.00
  • Pork Belly w/ Cucumber, Coriander, Pickled Ginger Onion and Sticky Hoisin Sauce $10.00
  • POT STICKER BURGERS $16.00
    • Open Faced Bao Bun 2 for
  • Crystal Prawn w/ Water Chestnut & Coriander 4pc $12.00
  • Fried Tofu w/ Cucumber, Coriander and Sticky Hoisin Sauce $10.00
  • - Ham, Cheese & Tomato
  • - Ham & Cheese
  • Pies $4.00
    • Steak, Mince & Cheese
  • Mixed Platter (For 2) $11.00
    • Chicken Nuggets, Fish, Mini Hotdog, Spring rolls, Samosas, Onion Rings, served with chips & tomato sauce
  • - Cheese & Onion
  • Sausage Rolls $3.50
  • Nuggets & Chips $8.00
    • Chicken Nuggets served with tomato sauce
  • Basket of Chips $6.50
    • Served with tomato sauce
  • Egg Noodles (Pad Mee Leung)
  • Rard Naa
    • (Stir Fried rice noodle with creamy soup)
  • Fresh Ginger (Pad Khing)
  • Pork ball Noodle Soup $10.00
  • Prawns $13.00
  • Prawns $13.00
  • Pad see-ew $10.00
    • (Stir Fried rice noodle with sweet dark soy sauce)
  • Fried Rice (Kow Pad)
  • Seafood Soup $6.00
  • Soup
    • Chicken with Sweet Corn Soup
  • Beef with Vegetables $15.50
  • Beef with Oyster Sauce $15.50
  • Wontons Soup $6.00
  • Beef Egg Foo Young $13.00
  • Hot & Spicy Pork with Vegetables $15.50
  • Fish Cakes (3 pcs) $7.50
  • Buta Wakame Pork belly with sweet miso $10.00
  • Black sesame panna cotta with pineapple granita and honey $12.00
  • Okonomiyaki $12.00
    • Pancake with Empire sauce and mayo
  • Sasami Chicken fillet with plum sauce $7.00
  • Lamb Rump with rosemary and red wine miso $12.00
  • Agedashi $10.00
    • Crispy tofu with ginger, scallion and dashi shouyu
  • Ocean beef tataki with egg miso, garlic chips and crispy soba noodles $18.00
  • Hatsu Chicken heart with Tare $7.00
  • Chips S$4/L$6
    • Served with sauce and aioli
  • Spicy wedges $8.00
    • Served with sour creme and chilli sauce
  • Beef nacho $10.00
    • Served with sour cream
  • Seafood basket $10.00
    • assortment of seafood snacks bites and chips
  • Spicy wedges supreme
    • Spicy wedges with grilles cheese and bacon served with sour créme and chilli sauce
  • Chicken nuggets and chips $8.00
    • 6 chicken nuggets with chips and tomato sauce
  • Open Steak Sandwich $16
    • Porterhouse steak, aioli, mushroom, caramelised onion, tomato, lettuce, fried egg, side of chips
  • Pasta $12
    • Pasta of the Day
  • Roast Vegetable Salad $12
    • Roasted vegetables, salad leaves, honey mustard dressing
  • Eggs Benedict $16
    • Hash brown, Asparagus, poached egg, spinach, hollandaise sauce
  • Lamb Salad $16
    • Lamb, roast veg, salad leaves, tomato, asparagus, feta, cucumber, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Poached eggs $12
    • Poached eggs, asparagus, toasted bread, basil pesto sauce
  • Open Grilled Chicken Sandwich $16
    • Lettuce, tomato, Moroccan grilled chicken, avocado, salsa, minted yoghurt dressing
  • Pork Belly Salad $16
    • Roasted vegetables, caramelised apple, fennel, salad leaves, Asian style 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