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Gatsby

Traditional dish from South Africa

Must Try Street Food

About Gatsby

South African sandwich

A Gatsby is a South African submarine sandwich consisting of a bread roll filled with chips 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.

Components

  • fries
  • bread roll
  • ketchup
  • Lactuca sativa
  • bologna

Dietary Information

✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting South Africa
Traditional South Africa cuisine

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