Liangyuan Hakka Tea House & Kitchen

Review

Liangyuan Hakka Tea House & Kitchen is at No. 90 Shuanglian Street in Longtan, close to the Longtan interchange and easy to reach by car, with a large open lot for parking. Supertaste and TVBS describe an interior filled with farm tools and old Hakka objects: wooden tables, bamboo weaving and vintage furnishings create a rustic, old-time feel, like stepping into a countryside courtyard house. It is a popular choice in Longtan for family meals and for taking older relatives out for Hakka food.

The menu centres on traditional Hakka cooking. The braised pork belly with preserved mustard greens balances fat and lean, with the greens soaking up the juices, perfect with rice. The Hakka stir-fry tosses dried tofu, squid and pork over high heat for a punchy, savoury plate. Braised crucian carp and three-cup eggplant are other frequently mentioned dishes, and Hakka mochi makes a sweet finish. Dishes come in large, medium and small sizes, so even a small group can share several.

Fans praise the authentic Hakka flavour, the way it makes you reach for bowl after bowl of rice, and the characterful setting that suits photos and family gatherings. Critics find it salty and oily, typical of robust Hakka cooking, and some mention busy weekends, long waits for dishes, and prices that are not especially cheap once you order several plates.

Hours are roughly 11 a.m. to just after 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., closed Mondays and Tuesdays; check or book before you go. Reports put each dish at about NT$200 to NT$500 depending on size, so two or three people ordering three or four dishes spend roughly NT$250 to NT$500 each. Book ahead for weekend lunch and dinner peaks. The open lot outside makes it convenient for drivers.

Good for family meals and for introducing older relatives or overseas friends to Hakka food. Two or three people can order small portions of the pork belly and Hakka stir-fry, plus three-cup eggplant or greens; larger groups can add the braised carp. The flavours are strong, so order extra rice, and finish with Hakka mochi.