Brunch at the House of ANLI in Tanglin Mall

The House of ANLI Bistro is a cosy spot that feels like it is on the edge of a picturesque countryside when in fact is it located at the edge of the busy Orchard shopping belt. The House of ANLI in Tanglin Mall is a home interior store dedicated to premium European home decorations and accessories and Belgian linen. At the rear of the store is a beautiful bistro awash with light and overlooking the lush greenery of Nassim Hill. Shopping in the House of ANLI is an interesting experience and brunch at the Bistro is a very pleasant affair.

Comfortable Beautiful Space

Founded by Belgian designer Anne-Jean Liétaer, House of ANLI in Tanglin Mall has been the go to place for customers in the know looking for Belgian Linen and quality elegant European style home decor essentials. In December 2016, the stylishly chic bistro was added. It has a Belgian inspired menu based on Anne-Jean’s family recipes.

As you would expect of a restaurant in a home decor store, the dining space is homely but sleek and attractive. Using products from their store – from furniture and tableware to lighting and home accessories – the bistro serves as a wonderful showcase for a practical living space which is cosy and stylish.

House of ANLI Bistro Menu

We went to House of ANLI in Tanglin Mall for brunch and was immediately impressed by its fabulous decor and premium cutlery. The wait staff looked dapper in their smart aprons. It was a little surprising to find that their menu consisted of two laminated sheets. House of ANLI Bistro’s menu is a simple one that is good throughout the day. Freshly baked pastries, brunch dishes as well as a few European gourmet mains are available. It also has a selection of Allpress coffee, Mariage Frères teas, Belgian beers and exclusive champagne from Virginie T.

Brunch at House of ANLI Bistro

We ordered the beef cheek ($28) and the Organic Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough Toast ($9) with Bacon ($6). Black coffee was $4.50. GST and service charge would be added to the bill.

The food was served quite soon after our order was taken. The service staff were efficient and generally professional, though a few of them could be friendlier.

Organic Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough Toast with Bacon were well prepared and presented. The highlight of the dish was the delightful dark orange eggs. It was a simple dish but there was nothing average about it. It was delicious.

The braised beef cheek with beer was excellent. It was hearty and flavourful. The beef was stringy, juicy and meltingly tender. The sauce was rich and luscious. The dish might look deceptively uninteresting but it was a treat to the palate. It had character. Very enjoyable.

The House of ANLI in Tanglin Mall has succeeded in creating a comfortable oasis in which to relax, unwind and enjoy good food. The bistro is beautiful and the setting is unpretentious and convivial. House of ANLI Bistro has the kind of charm that makes it an instant favourite with guests. We will be going back there for more.