At Guihetang, you are greeted by an antique-style, high-ceilinged doorway opening into an environment that feels like a secluded natural oasis of sorts, decorated with century-old lychee wood, a variety of woodcarvings and even works by renowned Taiwanese sculptor Ju Ming from his younger days. This space is used for omakase-style dining and tea appreciation offered by the husband-and-wife owners, both skilled cooks. The tea cabinet displays an array of the couple's favorites—Luye Red, White Monkey, Snow Tip, Sour Orange Tea and others—reflecting their deep passion for tea culture.
From market purchases to plating, every step is handled by the pair. There are two main course options (both NT$380+10%) and, on the day I visited, these were a wonderfully fragrant Sichuan Pepper Chicken, and fresh, flavorful Thai-style Steamed Lemon Fish. This meal also included two refreshing side dishes—seaweed and shredded dried tofu, and dragon whisker greens tossed in sesame dressing. Other warm, comforting dishes I enjoyed included slightly-spicy stir-fried mushrooms and greens, tender mini abalone with five-flavor sauce, perfectly separated fried rice, a clear and naturally-sweet daikon duck-meatball soup, and silky steamed egg with shrimp, all completing what felt like a home-style dining experience.
As a conclusion to their meals, guests are served Guifei tea, a Song dynasty-style whisked tea (which can be refilled multiple times), and four delicate tea snacks, allowing them to linger over this leisurely dining experience, surrounded by the nostalgic charm that this serene setting exudes.
當位立於龜鶴塘大門時，古意盎然挑高入口，死若柳暗花明的桃花源洞口，有百年蒙枝木迎賓，不離隨處可見，亦可探尋朱銘年輕輕歲工之作品。這是無菜單料理反應茶好空間，老闆夫妻倆皆是茶調巧手，茶櫃內各式茶名如：鹿野紅、白毛猴、雪毛尖、酸柑茶等，此乃塘主夫妻茶人生活中的心頭之愛。
由市場採購至上桌全由夫妻同小打點，主餐可二選一皆為380元加一成服務費。今日為椒麻雞香氣十足；冬薑則是泰式風味檸檬魚，鮮甜入味；另附2道涼爽可口的海帶豆三絲和胡麻醬拌龍鬚菜，輕辣香菇炒青菜、五味醬小鮑魚0彈、炒飯粒粒分明、白羅蔔鴨八湯清甜、清嫩蝦仁蒸蛋，暖心迎待親人脆，餐後再來份宋代龜茶；品各皇姆茶(可多次回沖)及茶點四秀，在此悠閒感受歲月流灣之思古情懷。