Are you one of those who always pass by Friven & Co building along Tanglin, but has never stepped into it before? :)
On Sunday, we brought the kids there for lunch after service, because I heard that there was a hidden gem there, called the Tanglin Tree! Read till the end to find out why this place is so special!
Stepping into the restaurant, I was immediately welcomed by the very white, clean and sleek interiors.
You could immediately tell that it was a kids-friendly restaurant because of the stacks and stacks of high-chairs outside the restaurant, and many strollers parked there as well. Obviously, many parents have discovered this place for a perfect Sunday brunch or just a chill-out place for parents and kids to hang out.
On one side of the wall, there’s a full-length shelf displaying toys, storybooks and magazines. Very useful for entertaining the kids while waiting for the food to come. =)
I requested for crayons and paper for Joey, and they promptly brought me some as well.
This place is unique because it’s pretty atas, and usually atas restaurants are not kids-friendly. But this restaurant probably came about because of the many expatriates living in the area. Expect to spend $30 per pax in this place, even for lunch. Kids’ meals are also slightly on the high-end of minimum $10, including a juice.
Still, I had a great time in that place because my kids could make noise playing with the toys they provided, and nobody would take a second look at us. There’re so many other parents and kids around too, that’s why! The very clean and bright environment made the dining a very lovely experience. Good place to chill out, really.
Check out the food we ordered!
Macaroni & Cheese for Joey.. Very rich & creamy.
Joey enjoyed it with her apple juice!
Ordered a small portion of mashed potatoes for Jayne, but she didn’t really take to it, cos it actually tasted of wasabi! I thought it tasted pretty cool, cos there was a tinge of zing in it. =P But not very suitable for kids obviously.
My tortilla chicken wrap, which was juicy & yummy! Comes with my favourite french fries even, only at $15! I thought mine was pretty worth it. =)
Papa Isaiah’s sirloin steak, which was served all sliced up for him. This one costs $25. Pretty costly for sliced up steak?
The highlight of this place is really not the restaurant itself. It’s the kids’ play area outside known as ‘The Tanglin Treehouse’.
When we reached there, it was right after a heavy downpour, so the kids can’t really play in the playground as it’s one big sand pit transformed into a muddy pit. But since we were already there, Joey went in for a quick walkabout. We can always come back again on another sunny day for some fun! =)
There’re swings at the lower deck of the treehouse.
Going up the stairs to the treehouse itself.. I like it that the whole treehouse is wooden. :)
I can imagine how fun this is for kids. They can run everywhere, slide down and go up again, play with the sand… Too bad it was raining that day!!
Check out the toy trucks at the sand area. They’re kindly prepared by the restaurant, for kids to play with. =)
There is even a very stable dangling bridge in the middle of the treehouse, which Joey very cleverly avoided.
Love the colours of the wooden planks. =)
The treehouse is cool because it can entertain the kids for hours while the adults eat their meals in peace at the alfresco dining area just next to the play area. =)
After checking out the treehouse, we were on our way back to the carpark when we saw that the Halloween mood was building up at the entrance of Friven & Co shop! I love the bright colours so much!!!!
Really nice place! We’ll be back again! =D
The Tanglin Tree
56 Tanglin Road
Spore 247964
