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

  • Vietnamese Braised Pork with Eggs on Rice $12.00
  • Vietnamese Sweet & Sour Fish $16 Med/$30 Lg
  • Vietnamese Fish Curry $16 Med/$30 Lg
  • Lemongrass & Chilli Tofu $12 Med/$20 Lg
  • Chicken, Pork, Beef or BBQ Pork Fried Rice $12.00
  • Stir-Fried Tofu & Mix Vege $12 Med/$20 Lg
  • Lemon Grass & Chilli Beef $15 Med/$27 Lg
  • Fried Lemongrass & Chilli Fish $16 Med/$30 Lg
  • Curry of the Day
    • Served with steamed rice
  • Garlic Loaf $8.40
  • one piece $19.90
  • Berries and Ice Cream $5.00
  • French Toast $16.90
    • Grilled batard served with your choice of berries and cream or bacon and banana, served with maple syrup
  • Fish and Chips
    • Beer battered fish served with green salad, golden fires and tartare sauce
  • Eggs Benedict
    • Two farm fresh eggs poached on toasted English muffin and hollandaise with streaky bacon
  • Fish and Chips
    • Beer battered fresh fish of the day served with a green salad, golden fries and tartare sauce
  • Cheese Naan $6.00
  • Extra Basmati Rice $3.50
  • Butter Chicken $16.90
    • World famous Indian delicacy-marinated chicken slow cooked and finished with a creamy tomato masala sauce (mild - medium)
  • Lamb Korma $17.90
    • Diced lamb in a creamy cashew sauce with coconut (mild)
  • Dhal Palak $15.90
    • Lentils tempered with cinnamon quills, crushed tomato and garam masala (medium - hot)
  • Chicken Korma $16.90
    • An all time favourite curry in a rich cashew sauce for mild curry lovers (mild)
  • Mint & Yoghurt $3.00
  • Chicken Tikka $15.00
    • Marinated in a wonderful blend of tandoori spices and herbs, then grilled and served with fresh salad.
  • Crispy onion rings $6.90 / $9.90
  • Mushrooms $4.90
  • Salmon Bellini Cold smoked Akaroa salmon, house made mini bellini, hot smoked salmon mousse, rocket oil and watercress. $13.90
  • Caesar Salad (GF*) Baby cos, crispy bacon, anchovy fillets, caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and a free range poached egg / Add chargrilled chicken $5.00 $18.90
  • Eton Mess - Vanilla mousse, crushed meringue and mixed berries $11.90
  • Antipasto Mild salami, champagne ham, cold smoked sliced salmon, sun dried tomatoes, chargrilled marinated Mediterranean vegetables, brie and olives, with crusty bread, hummus and sun dried tomato pes $49.90
  • Arancini (GF) Pesto an buffalo mozzarella risotto balls, with aioli. $10.90
  • Salt and pepper squid (GF) Seasoned calamari with a lime, chilli and coriander sauce. $11.90
  • Fiesta $29.90
    • Complement a whole flame-grilled chicken with your choice of a large side.
  • 8 BBQ Ribs $11.90
    • Bite sized chicken on the bone.
  • Assorted Desserts $4.50
  • Classic Chicken Breast Burger $9.90
    • Sink your teeth into our soft, seeded bun filled with a delicious marinated skinless chicken breast, fresh lettuce, tomato & our special light mayo.
  • Portuguese Rolls (Regular) $4.50
  • Quarter Chicken $8.90
    • Small fraction, big reaction.
  • Grilled Livers $6.90
    • Grilled in a garlic sauce and basted to your hearts desire.
  • Nandino Burger & Regular Side $8.90
    • Nibble into our seeded bun, filled with a sweet BBQ basted tenderloin topped with Swiss cheese and our special light mayo.
  • Cheese $18.00
    • cheese, cheese or more cheese
  • Chicken nuggets
  • Chicken & Shrimp $26.00
    • Smoked chicken, shrimps, baby spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, topped with sweet chilli sauce
  • Surf & Turf $32.00
    • 200g. Angus Rib-eye, with garlic shrimps, served with salad & fries, choice of mushroom, peppercorn sauce, gravy or garlic butter
  • Thai Beef Salad $21.00
    • Tender marinated beef, pickled mango, crispy noodles, cucumber, tomato, toasted sesame seeds, cashews, fresh coriander, house made Nam Jim dressing
  • Choose a meal, a drink (apple juice, orange juice, chocolate milk, or frizzy) and an ice cream
  • Drink
  • Chicken Filo $18.50
    • changes weekly, please check the specials board for the weeks flavor, served with seasonal salad & fries
  • Exotic Pad Thai
    • Rice Stick Noodles, Egg, Tofu, Bean Sprout Garlic Chives, Roasted Peanut, Chilli Powder With Tamarind Palm Sugar Sauce
  • Classic Chicken Satay (4) $8.00
    • Grilled Marinated Thigh Chicken With Lemongrass Served With Home Made Peanut Sauce And Cucumber Pickle
  • Crispy Chicken With Sweet And Sour Sauce $18.00
    • Crispy Thigh Chicken Fillet, Garlic, Onion, Carrot, Pepper, Fresh Pineapple, Spring Onion, Tomato Pieces
  • Classic Thai Green Chicken Curry $17.00
    • Chicken Breast Fillets, Coconut Cream, Bamboo Shoots, Green Bean, Zucchini, Basil, Red Pepper, Pumpkin
  • Mou Ping/Thai Style Grilled Pork Skewers (3) $8.00
    • Grilled Pork Tenderloin Marinated With Soy Sauce, Fresh Cream, Palm Sugar Served With Spicy Dip
  • Classic Tom Kha Kai (Chicken) $9.50
    • Coconut Soup Base, Galangal, Lemongrass And Mushroom With Chilli Jam
  • Any Dish Is Completely Gluten Free
  • Authentic Chicken Stir Fried With Cashew Nut $17.00
    • Chicken Breast, Chilli Jam, Baby Corn, Onion, Scallion, Carrot, Broccoli, Red Pepper, Top With Cashew Nut
  • Satay Noodle Soup $14.00
  • -Beef, Chicken Or Pork $17.00
  • -Beef, Chicken Or Pork $16.00
  • Chicken Noodle Soup $12.00
  • Chicken Rice $14.00
  • Seafood Fried Rice $17.00
  • Combination Chow Mein $16.00
  • Beef Khmer Sauteed Beef $19.00
  • American Club Sandwich & Fries $19.50
    • Classic bacon, chicken, tomato & egg with lettuce leaves & mayo
  • Calamari Salad $21.00
    • Tempura battered salt & pepper calamari, served with salad greens & dressed with lime chilli mango dressing
  • Affagato $14.50
    • Ice cream, espresso coffee & your choice of liqueur
  • Traditional Chicken Liver Pate $15.50
    • Served with pear & fig chutney & lightly toasted home baked bread & crackers
  • Wedges with Sour Cream & Chilli Sauce (v) $13.50
  • Ice Cream Sundae $10.50
    • Berry, Caramel or Chocolate
  • Smooth Dory Fish Goujons $17.50
    • Strips of deep sea South Island fish coated in cashew nut crumbs & served with our homemade tartare sauce
  • Roasted Duck Salad $26.50
    • Sliced roasted duck leg on gourmet salad leaves & black cherries, with papaya topped bruschetta & a citrus balsamic dressing
  • Vegetarian Korma $17
    • Fresh vegetables cooked in a nutty creamy sauce.
  • Chicken / Lamb / Beef Vindaloo $19.50
    • Hot dish from south of India, based chilli, spices and fresh tomatoes. Goes well with plain Naan.
  • Meat Samosa (2 Pcs) $6.50
    • Flaky pastry filled with spicy minced lamb and peas.
  • Pineapple Raita $6
  • Amritsari Fish $15
    • Fish fillet and lemons, lightly battered in butter fl our and deep fried.
  • Green Salad $6
  • Lollypop Chicken $13
    • Chicken drumsticks marinated in ginger, garlic and spices, added with cornfl our and cooked as deep fr
  • Prawn Biryani $18
    • Rice and Prawn are cooked together with nuts and spices to make a sumptuous one pot meal
  • Lettuce N/A
  • Sweet Chilli N/A
  • Steak and Cheese N/A
  • Subway Seafood Sensation N/A
  • Olives N/A
  • Italian Herbs & Cheese N/A
  • Jalapenos N/A
  • Chipotle N/A
  • Gas Paris Brest $14.00
    • Strawberries, banana and passion-fruit in a cream filled choux bun with an almond-caramel sauce
  • Baked Breast of Chicken $35.00
    • With a spinach and hazelnut mousse on a warm barley and romaine salad with salsa verde
  • Chicken Liver Parfait $16.00
    • Baked creamy parfait served with mixed pickles, plum chutney and truffled melba toast
  • Canterbury Lamb $38.00
    • Carved rack on a parsnip rosti with minted peas, charred red pepper, jus and aioli
  • The Anti Vego $26.00
    • Pumpkin and spinach tagliatelle with bacon and tomato ragout
  • Marinated Olives $8.00
    • A warmed selection
  • Carved Roast Sirloin of Hereford Prime $38.00
    • With béarnaise, corned beef gratin, green beans, jus and horseradish Yorkshire pudding
  • Soup Festival $15.00
    • A rich and spicy soup with pheasant, basil and shredded vegetables
  • Sandwiches - Lamb $6.90
  • Roast pumpkin $0.90
  • Sandwiches - Beef $6.90
  • Gravy $2.00
  • Chicken Schnitzel $3.50
  • Small $5.50
  • Sandwiches - Chicken Schnitzel $6.90
  • Beef $10.50/$13.50/$17.00
    • Apple and mint sauce available on request
  • Fresh green garden salad $8.50
  • Banana and hazelnut parfait with vanilla mascarpone $11.00
  • Garlic, chilli and lime buttered prawns $11.00
  • Scallops and prawns in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce on a potato dauphinoise with sautéed greens $26.00
  • Steamed green lipped mussels with white wine, garlic & spring onion, served with garlic ciabatta and a side salad $24.00
  • Dark chocolate torte with Chantilly cream and berry compote $12.00
  • Spicy seasoned salmon fillet on a radish, feta, olive salad. Topped with a salsa verde & coriander-ginger dressing $27.00
  • Spring vegetable and pesto tart with Gruyere pastry base. Served with slow roasted tomatoes, garden salad and minted aioli $20.00
  • Open steak sandwich $21.00
    • 120g sirloin with caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, fried egg, chips and homemade aioli
  • Sauteed prawns
    • With chilli, garlic & lime on edamame beans with a miso butter
  • Chicken strips $12.00
    • Homemade and served with chipotle aioli and sweet chilli (GF option available on request)
  • Cheesecake of the day $12.00
    • Served with berry coulis compote and a tuile biscuit
  • Pavlova $12.00
    • With fresh cream, fresh kiwi fruit and candied nuts
  • Pegasus burger $19.00
    • Prime beef patty, bacon, smoked cheddar, onion ring, lettuce and tomato
  • -beef $18.00
  • Full english $19.50
    • Eggs any style, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato, hash browns, baked beans and toast
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