Turkey on Rye

This one’s been a long time coming. It’s been a while since I last made it out to Self Raised, and with my weekends always jam-packed, getting down to the Southern Suburbs isn’t the easiest. But I’d been eyeing their updated menu for a while, and kicking off the Easter long weekend with a sandwich run felt like the right move.

I went with the Turkey sandwich , picked up from their Carlton location (I DMed to check—they’re now doing these at both Bread Shoppee and Snack Shoppee). The sandwich was massive—you can see it straight from the cross-section, stacked with layer after layer of smoked turkey.

The rye was light and fluffy, and while it looked like it might be overloaded with sauce, it actually felt well-balanced. The buttermilk dressing added a light tang, keeping things from getting too rich. The mix of lettuce, zucchini pickles, and tomato brought a refreshing, sweet-and-tangy lift, and the cheese added just enough creaminess and punch without overpowering anything.

Self Raised continues to sit comfortably at the top of my Sydney sandwich list. They never disappoint—simple sandwiches with the right twist, always packed with flavour—and yep, always worth the trip.