As a fish-loving Malayali, the idea of eating fish done in ways that doesn’t include kodampuli and without the mandatory spiciness is something of an anathema. What is fish if it is not done in the hundred naadan ways? So one heads to Fishy’s at Lulu Mall armed with these notions and one more, how fresh would the fish be?
Fishy’s has returned with a new management and at a new location. Fried chicken as a fast food option we are all familiar with but fish done similarly? We’ll find out shortly.
The menu is extensive, with options aplenty. What is a fish joint without the ubiquitous fish n’ chips? So we start with Crunchy Beach Fillet, crumb-fried fish marinated in ‘house special’ spices. It is hard to take one’s eyes off the golden, crisp, crumbly coating. It tastes as good as it looks–the fish is fresh, soft and juicy minus any oiliness. There is a free drink to be had with the fish n’ chips range.
The idea of a fish-based fast food joint is interesting. Especially at a time when the quality of chicken is suspect and fears of health issues abound. The fish is locally sourced and unlike other meats, fish cannot be stored indefinitely – age shows inevitably. The fish used, generally, is basa and is locally sourced, I am told.
With so much fish, choosing is tough—fish n’ chips, healthy bay grills, burgers, wraps and sandwiches, salads and munchers. Munchers are snacks such as fish fingers, devilled calamari, batter fried calamari, fish pops, prawn rolls and golden fried prawns.
The golden fried prawns have the right amount of crunch and juiciness. Had with the tartar dip or the delicious siracha dip, it is a treat. Giving it company is tom yam rice, making it a filling meal. The healthy bay grills comprise ‘healthy’ options such as grilled chipotle calamari, peri-peri grilled fish, Mediterranean grilled fish, Isaan grilled fish and peri-peri prawn skewers. Chipotle calamari, with its spicy hints, is unlike anything else. The burgers, wraps and sandwiches have fish patties and fillings.
Sides include tom yam rice, potato wedges and fries. For the garden salad, you can choose from calamari, prawns and fish. The prices would dent your pocket only as much as a burger combo or fried chicken.
Fishy’s doesn’t serve your average fish, this is very different experience. It doesn’t pretend to be gourmet, but fish in your burger, wrap or crumb fried–it is a good option especially if you are a fish fan.
