\n10. Three Pepper Chicken<\/p>\n
From classics to melts and meatballs to riblets, all the signature Subway subs ranked from least to most enjoyed.<\/p>\n
When the opportunity came to rank the subs, the arguments began almost immediately. Olives, for example: do they belong on a sandwich? Later, the tone turned nostalgic. Laments were made for the discontinued delights of Thousand Island sauce and the misunderstood Seafood Sensation sub. Not long after, 20 foot-longs were delivered to the office.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel like I\u2019ve been waiting for this all my life,\u201d one member of the ranking committee sighed. He wasn\u2019t talking about the six metres of sandwich before him, but about the \u201csignature range\u201d concept. <\/p>\n
When Subway came to New Zealand in the 90s, its sandwich assembly line was revolutionary, mostly in terms of how many rapid fire decisions it required you to make. Mustard or honey mustard? Pickles or olives? What\u2019s best? <\/p>\n
For many customers this is the best thing about Subway. They step up to the perspex with confidence, knowing exactly what they do and don\u2019t want. For others, though, the choice can be overwhelming.<\/p>\n
Subway\u2019s signature range, which includes the 10 subs we are about to rank, removes the burden of choice almost entirely. They\u2019ve already sussed the meat, cheese, bread, sauce and salad combos for you. It\u2019s a game changer. The only decision you have to make now is which one to get. Here\u2019s how we ranked them.<\/p>\n
Our very official polling station. And our last place sub: Three Pepper Chicken.
\n10. Three Pepper Chicken<\/p>\n
Nearly all our complaints about the Three Pepper Chicken had to do with the default bread: Italian herbs and cheese. It should be roasted garlic. That\u2019s just a fact. We also wanted more salad and sauce.* This guy needs more freshness; right now he\u2019s basically chicken bread. On the plus side, I had just come back to the office from the mega strike, and a Three Pepper Chicken will really fill you up post-strike. I also think it\u2019s more salty than peppery though? \/ Robbie Nicol<\/p>\n
*The beauty of Subway is you can still customise your sub however you like. You do you, but we\u2019ll be ordering TPC on its rightful roasted garlic bread.<\/p>\n
Additional feedback:<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are the three peppers?\u201d \u2013 Liv<\/p>\n
\u201cIt could use more red onion, maybe some gherkins.\u201d \u2013 Joel<\/p>\n
Pork riblet is fun to say.
\n9. Pork Riblet<\/p>\n
Juicy, soft, fatty deliciousness that you can\u2019t fault \u2013 the Pork Riblet is best served hot, but even then it somehow retains its moistness. The best thing about the Pork Riblet is that it\u2019s designed to be in a sub \u2013 every bite you take has some of that seasoned meaty goodness. I\u2019m obsessed with it. \/ Isaiah Tour (went back for more several times)<\/p>\n
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\u201cGood if you get a really well sauced piece, otherwise it\u2019s meatloaf.\u201d \u2013 Anna<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s the Sunday Sub of the Day so\u2026 it\u2019s basically the official sub of hangovers.\u201d \u2013 Joel<\/p>\n
Your Dad\u2019s order (meatball sub).
\n7= Italian Meatball<\/p>\n
The Italians will hate to hear this but Italian Meatball does in fact taste Italian. So on taste alone, I feel it should have ranked higher, especially considering its affordability and revered status as The Sub Your Dad Always Gets For Some Reason. But what pulls Italian Meatball down is its weirdness. A meatball should not be in a sandwich. Nothing about it makes sense, and you can tell when you\u2019re eating it because one in every three bites won\u2019t have any meatball at all in it and you\u2019re left wondering what they hell you were thinking. But when you faff around and position the meatball just right and take that perfect bite? It can\u2019t be beat. \/ Mad Chapman<\/p>\n
Additional feedback:<\/p>\n
\u201cThey could squish the meatballs so it\u2019s easier to eat but they don\u2019t and I respect that.\u201d \u2013 Ben<\/p>\n
\u201cThe texture is a little too consistent for me.\u201d \u2013 Liv<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s giving Boxing Day.\u201d
\n7= Honey Mustard Leg Ham<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re rocking up to Subway looking for some light but sustaining fare \u2013 this is the vibe. The bread is perfect (malted rye) and so is the sauce (honey mustard, of course). If you went to a deli and asked for a ham sandwich, this is what you would be presented with, and it would be perfect. No fuss, just plain delicious. Whilst calling out the \u201cleg\u201d of it all is probably not needed, the ham is akin to the leftover Christmas ham I plop onto sandwiches for days after the festivities. 10 out of 10 from me. What a sandwich should be. Side of Doritos, optional. \/ Eli Rivera<\/p>\n
Additional feedback:<\/p>\n
\u201cNot a fan of the phrase \u2018leg ham\u2019. Seems unnecessarily specific. Can\u2019t fault the taste though, it\u2019s giving Boxing Day.\u201d \u2013 Cal<\/p>\n
\u201cI love the bread, but I don\u2019t like the dressing. Honey Mustard? No. I\u2019m a mayo purist.\u201d \u2013 Anna<\/p>\n
6. Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki<\/p>\n
This is the promise of Subway. This is sandwich as art. This is eating as fresh. When Subway first landed on these shores, it pitched itself as different. It wasn\u2019t just about having long burgers instead of round ones; these were healthy, morally upstanding sandwiches. You wouldn\u2019t feel guilty for eating them; you would be righteous. The meat in this one is richly marinated and melt-in-your-mouth tender. The crunchy pop of cucumber and capsicum bring the brightness of a summer salad. The sweet onion sauce, one of Subway\u2019s more overlooked condiments, shines as the star of the situation. This is a sub to be had untoasted, outside, on a warm summer\u2019s day. I feel this sub has been overlooked by other Spinoffers and I demand justice. \/ Joel MacManus (misses Seafood Sensation)<\/p>\n
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\u201cThere is a lot of sauce in here for a sandwich.\u201d \u2013 Mad<\/p>\n
Turns out BMT stands for \u2018biggest meatiest tastiest\u2019.
\n4= Italian BMT<\/p>\n
This is not a sub I have ever chosen but will be giving serious consideration to from now on. I love a little salami sandwich, but I don\u2019t usually opt for versions of the sandwiches I love making at home when I order at Subway. The BMT though, with its crisp lettuce, olives, tomato, cheese and salami is a sandwich you could, at a pinch, bring to a bougie picnic and get away with passing it off as homemade. It\u2019s simple and fresh on herby, cheesy bread and a good reminder of Subway\u2019s commitment to pretty fresh salad ingredients. It doesn\u2019t leave you feeling heavy like other big franchise food options often do. \/ Anna Rawhiti-Connell<\/p>\n
Additional feedback:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe olives really shine in this one.\u201d \u2013 Joel<\/p>\n
\u201cI always get this one, it is pizza adjacent and must be toasted.\u201d \u2013 Robbie<\/p>\n
Pizza Melt is an olive forward option (at least four seen here).
\n4= Pizza Melt<\/p>\n
Olives on sandwiches are contentious in this office. But in this sub, they sing. The Pizza Melt takes me back to the exact moment I realised that sliced black olives were actually delicious, especially on a pizza. They bring a supporting saltiness to the other fillings in here: pepperoni, salami, mozzarella, marinara, tomato, capsicum, onion. Other tasters felt this tasted more like a pizza than many actual pizzas do. To me (an American) it tastes just like a slice of supreme. The main difference being that you can eat this sub for lunch and still get some work done after. \/ Liv Sisson<\/p>\n
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\u201cYum. It\u2019s giving pizza Shapes. Flavour you can see.\u201d \u2013 Ellie<\/p>\n
\u201cHas a lovely spicy kick.\u201d \u2013 Eli<\/p>\n
Our third place winner \u2013\u00a0Deli Supreme.
\n3. Deli Supreme<\/p>\n
It has never before occurred to me to get the Deli Supreme, in fact I don\u2019t think I even knew it was one of the menu options, but as soon as I tried it something clicked. This is what I\u2019ve always wanted from Subway! It\u2019s a simple, unpretentious sandwich that strikes a delicate balance of fresh salad, cold meat (several types, none standing out above the rest) and unobtrusive sauce (I actually can\u2019t remember what the sauce was, but I think that might be a good thing) inside a hearty brown bread sub. Maybe it\u2019s a sign I\u2019m getting old, but I\u2019m ready to leave all the other, more blockbuster flavours behind and be a Deli Supreme guy from now on. \/ Calum Henderson<\/p>\n
Additional feedback:<\/p>\n
\u201cAt Subway I want a sandwich and this is a sandwich, a classic sandwich.\u201d \u2013 Robbie<\/p>\n
\u201cTastes like a sandwich from the olden times.\u201d \u2013 Eli<\/p>\n
The chicken. It\u2019s a classic. And in 2nd place.
\n2. Chicken Classic<\/p>\n
The artist formerly known as the chicken fillet, now the chicken classic, has been my Subway order since Subway debuted in New Zealand in the 90s. I usually get it toasted, on roasted garlic bread. For years, I added Thousand Island dressing but that\u2019s been axed from the sauce line up at Subway and I\u2019m still pretty sad about it. It added a delightful tang. Subway, with its logical assembly line, is one of the few places where you can get a warm sandwich and melted cheese without experiencing the horror of hot lettuce. I appreciate that, especially when this sandwich is pretty basic and the ratio of crunchy lettuce to soft chicken patty is crucial. The classic is a lighter, crisper and fresher alternative to a chicken burger. Can\u2019t and won\u2019t stop ordering it, although I\u2019ve had to add jalape\u00f1o to make up for the lack of Thousand Island. RIP to the sweetest sauce. \/ Anna Rawhiti-Connell<\/p>\n
Additional feedback:<\/p>\n
\u201cA go-to. It\u2019s pretty mild. Very milquetoast.\u201d \u2013 Ben<\/p>\n
\u201cI would never buy it because I\u2019m only buying the cheese steak.\u201d \u2013 Bec<\/p>\n
Our winner \u2013 the cheese steak!
\n1. Philly-Style Three Cheese Steak\u00a0<\/p>\n
Subway has absolutely nailed it with this sub. It is unparalleled. The steak is moist and does not taste like mystery meat, it tastes like legit chopped up sirloin, and it\u2019s served toasted with three melty cheeses. There are jalape\u00f1os in there as well which give it a nice wee kick that makes your eyes water and nose run in a nice way. It\u2019s sauced to perfection and finished with red onion and capsicum. This is a superior sandwich, especially when you swap the default bread for Italian herbs and cheese. On any given Sunday, I will drive to my local Subway, get a foot long of this sub, two cookies \u2013 white chocolate macadamia and queen of all cookies, oat and raisin \u2013 and wash it all down with a full strength fridge ciggie (a Coke). Dream order, honestly. This sub is #1 and I knew it would be. I heart this cheese steak. \/ Bec Murphy<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe pickle really makes this sandwich for me. I\u2019m saving it for later. It\u2019s so delicious.\u201d \u2013 Eli<\/p>\n
\u201cI could not eat a lot of this.\u201d \u2013 Anna<\/p>\n
\u201cSix inches would do.\u201d \u2013 Cal<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From classics to melts and meatballs to riblets, all the signature Subway subs ranked from least to most…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":115217,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[138,82080,564,111,139,69,143,10111,37489],"class_list":{"0":"post-115216","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business","8":"tag-business","9":"tag-cheap-eats","10":"tag-food","11":"tag-new-zealand","12":"tag-newzealand","13":"tag-nz","14":"tag-partners","15":"tag-sandwiches","16":"tag-subway"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115216","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=115216"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115216\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/115217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=115216"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=115216"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=115216"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}