Gatsby (sandwich)
A close-up view of a personal-sized Gatsby sandwich prepared with calamari and chips | |
| Type | Sandwich |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | South Africa |
| Region or state | Cape Town |
| Main ingredients | Bread rolls, French fries, meat or seafood (masala steak, chicken, boloney, Vienna sausage, calamari, fish), sauce |
A Gatsby is a South African submarine sandwich consisting of a bread roll filled with chips (French fries) and a choice of fillings and sauces. It originated in Cape Town and is popular throughout the Western Cape province. The sandwich is typically large and shared by several people.