Josh's Grill (Novena)

Josh's Grill also serves a interesting version of fish and chips.

My tastebuds have been rather weird post-Covid but there is a strange but nice banana flavour to the batter and the fish. Miss K says it tastes like pineapple or mango to her but needless to say, the fish must have been soaked in a fruit-based marinade.

It might sound rather strange but we actually quite enjoyed this!

Josh's Grill is a newish chain of casual diners that serves comfort Western food at decent prices.

We like their signature char-grilled chicken chop ($10.90) which comes with a choice of sauces and 2 sides. We love that they also serve you with a warm butter bun whilst you wait for your order.

The chicken chop looks relatively small but is actually rather thick and hefty. Using a thick cut is actually better because the chicken will be tender and juicy but takes longer to cook through.

Josh's Grill also has an interesting array of hot and cold sides. We like their French fries which have been double fried for a really crispy crust and their coleslaw which comes topped with raisins and some almonds.

Josh's Grill falls into a nice sweet spot between hawker food and cafe fare. For a little extra, you get to dine in aircon with comfortable seating, better quality food and some extra perks like a hot butter bun!

First time dining at Josh's Grill!

Got the char grill chicken chop with mushroom cream sauce, which comes with choice of 2 sides! Picked the mash potato and cheesy butter rice. I was very impressed by the creamy mash potato, best I have ever eaten in this kind of western food place that let you choose the side! It was so buttery and light! On the other hand, I didn't quite enjoy the cheesy butter rice. Too cheesy / sticky for me! As for the sauce, I didn't expect it to be served separately. The cream sauce was also kinda of diluted.

But quite worth the money for the meal I feel! They have 15 very interesting sides for you to choose from too! Ranging from fries, baked potato, mac & cheese, onion rice, mala broccoli, corn, brussel sprouts and baked beans to cold sides such as salad, green mango and pineapple salad , spaghetti, coleslaw salad and potato salad! Think I will be back again to try their other sides! Eyeing the green mango pineapple salad especially!

$13.90 before service tax and gst. Love the buttery mashed potato and unique mango and pineapple salad side dish. Battered fish was fresh. Comes with complimentary buns.