With over 20 years in the culinary industry, Chef Locus's journey has taken him from Taipei's Grand Hyatt and Mandarin Oriental Taipei to the Hyatt Regency in Chengdu. He has subsequently served as Executive Chef at renowned hotels such as Grand Hyatt Changsha and Four Seasons Tianjin. Known for his adept fusion of Eastern and Western cuisines, Chef Locus's passion and expertise in the culinary arts consistently shine through in his creations, earning him admiration wherever he goes.
XISHAN Shop is located next to the entrance of KOYA XISHAN and offers delectable snacks for travelers, such as specially made Rock Tea Eggs, creamy ice cream with gold foil, and more. Also, we provide a selection of amazing hot freshly brewed tea, including Oriental Beauty Oolong Tea 2015, Fushou Changchun Oolong Tea, Yuen Ji Post-Fermented Puer Tea, etc. These curated teas are all provided by POUYUENJI.
Don't worry if you are a coffee lover, XISHAN Shop is equipped with the first Slayer Espresso LPX in Taiwan. Each cup of coffee will be brewed by superior dark roast coffee beans. For a better experience, we invite you to sit on the wooden bench outside of the shop to enjoy the tasty moment.
Weekend only: Daruma Shaped Pancake, Cold brewed tea: Oriental Beauty Oolong Cold Brewed Tea 2010s, Fushou Changchun Oolong Cold Brewed Tea
Inspired by the traditional Chinese solar term, XISHAN uses seasonal vegetables cultivated by local farmers and selected Taiwan high quality meat. To level up the flavor, meals will be paired with Pouyuenji curated tea to accomplish a sumptuous feast to start a fresh and full of energy day.
Chinese, Western, and Japanese breakfasts are provided for travelers' options.
Exploring an exceptional dining experience with the special XISHAN Hot Pot.
First, you can choose from two appetizing broths, the Kombu broth and the 8-hour simmering Sasso Chicken broth. Then you will have fresh picked vegetables which are from local environmental friendly farms and all-you-can-eat high quality meat, such as Australian Wagyu beef oyster blade M6-7, local pork blade shoulder, and local air-chilled chicken thigh. Last, enjoy a XISHAN homemade dessert with a cup of Pouyuenji curated tea for a sweet ending.
If you would like to have a marvelous and exclusive time with your family or friends, you could reserve all 6 guest rooms for a private stay and make a special dinner appointment to have Chef Locus Hou for sharing style cuisine, including luxury seafood salad, pork wellington, handmade spaghetti, seasonal fruit desserts... and other customized delicacies.
Yuen Ji Post-Fermented Puer Tea │ Aromatic, Sweet, Creamy
Mellow, digestive and earthy with notes of date and caramel. This tea presents you a smooth and robust flavor with creamy texture and lingering aftertaste.
Da Hong Pao Rock Tea │ Mineral, Fragrant, Thick
The king of Wuyi Rock Tea is usually regarded as the champion of tea for its quality. The orchid aroma leaves the mouth fragrance with unique mineral taste.
Fushou Changchun Oolong Tea │ Floral, Refreshing, Smooth
A charming representative of Taiwan Lishan tea which is famous for its fresh and smooth taste and long-lasting floral aftertaste.
Oriental Beauty Oolong Tea 2010s │ Honey, Fruity, Sugary
A beautiful marriage of honey and floral aroma. You will have an elegant and champagne-like mouthfeel after tasting this 10-year-old tea.
* COCKTAILS *
Rock │ Da Hong Pao Rock Tea 2003, Roku Gin, Chambord, Black Cherry Jam
An enchanting medley of unique rock tea, Da Hong Pao and Japanese Roku Gin with notes of Gyokuro and Cherry Blossom flavor. This cocktail is an embodiment of rock tea’s gracefulness, flowery aroma, and the lingering mineral aftertaste.
Wildness │ Jin Da Mo Raw Puer Tea, Hendrick's Gin, Plum Wine, King's Ginger
The plum aroma of Jin Da Mo Puer Tea and Juniper berries note in the Hendrick’s Gin makes a beautiful mixture with Umesu adding the complexity to the cocktail. The freshening drink leaves you a feeling as if discovering a golden treasure hidden in the woods.
Tranquility │ Yuen Ji Post-Fermented Puer Tea 2010, Brandy, Cachaca, Dried Plum
Brandy is compatible with the mellow Yuen Ji Post-Fermented Puer tea, a unique fragrance of pine nut and bark bringing out the aroma of grass jelly of Puer tea. The wooden and earthy note matches surprisingly well with smoked dried plums, a fairly wonderful work of hot cocktail.
* MOCKTAILS *
Ironwood │ Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea, Elderflower, Lychee
With Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea from Hua Gang Tea Area in central Taiwan as base, this tea mocktail is a crafted blend by infusing the mature fruit fragrance with the sweet notes of lychee and the slight aroma of elderflower.
Oriental Fragrance │ Oriental Beauty Oolong Tea, Rose Syrup, Soda Water
A refreshing and effervescent drink with a unique blend of flavors in every sip. Oriental Beauty Oolong Tea combines charming notes from mature fruits and honey, perfectly blended with the rosy flavors of flowers and nectar.
Delicious dry noodles are freshly cooked for you while your stomach is growling during the stay.
※ Exclusive for XISHAN resident guests.
