Guest House Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel — Restaurant in Zhongzheng District

The Guest House (請客樓), Taipei: An Exquisite Journey Through Huaiyang Cuisine Located within the Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel, The Guest House (請客樓) holds a prestigious Michelin star (having previously held two for several consecutive years). It stands as a prime destination for savoring exquisite Huaiyang cuisine, skillfully blending traditional Chinese culinary artistry with contemporary healthy eating trends, resulting in dishes that are both refined and intensely flavorful.

Classic Dishes with Unique Flair The menu at The Guest House is a rich tapestry of flavors, featuring a diverse selection of Sichuan, Yangzhou, and various refined noodle dishes. The seasoned executive chef, with nearly two decades of experience, masterfully interprets classic recipes:

Potted Chicken Soup (砂鍋一品雞): Hailed as the restaurant's signature, this soup is a labor of love, slow-cooked for hours with aged chicken, scallops, and local chicken, yielding a rich, incredibly sweet, and collagen-rich broth that is a favorite among gourmands.

"Whispers" (悄悄話): An intriguing appetizer where thinly sliced pig's ear delicately wraps pig's tongue. This dish is praised for its delightful crunch and savory, braised flavors, creating a harmonious and surprising texture profile.

Red Yeast Pork Tail (紅麴尾巴): This dish features pork tail deep-fried and then braised with red yeast rice and rock sugar until incredibly tender and flavorful. It's rich in collagen, subtly sweet with a hint of spice, making it a perfect appetizer.

Shredded Tofu with Fresh Sauce (鮮露豆腐絲): Showcasing exceptional knife skills, delicate strands of bean curd are presented with a subtle, refreshing sauce. Its smooth, almost meringue-like texture, combined with a perfectly balanced savory and subtly acidic finish, elevates a simple ingredient to fine dining.

Applewood Smoked Beef Ribs (蘋果木燻牛肋排): A French-inspired creation, the beef ribs are beautifully tender with a fragrant applewood smoke, complemented by a unique osmanthus-infused pickled radish, demonstrating a superb fusion of techniques and flavors.

Each dish at The Guest House reflects meticulous attention to detail and culinary expertise, transforming familiar Chinese fare into an elevated dining experience.

Elegant Ambiance and Impeccable Service The dining environment at The Guest House is both elegant and private. With numerous private dining rooms, it's an ideal setting for business functions or intimate family gatherings. The spacious and comfortable seating areas contribute to a serene atmosphere. Some areas even offer glimpses into the kitchen, allowing diners to appreciate the culinary team's dedication.

The service is consistently lauded as professional, attentive, and knowledgeable. The staff are well-versed in the intricate details of each dish and the extensive menu, providing insightful explanations and seamless service. From pouring tea to anticipating guest needs, the team ensures a pleasant and unhurried dining experience, making The Guest House a truly outstanding choice for discerning...

Came with 4 people spent around 4000NTD.

Their recommended/well-known dishes are usually with the serving size of 10+ people. If you come with a party that is less than ten, you will be missing out on their signature dishes.

The flavours of the dishes, according to the waiters, are adjusted based on the flavour of Taiwanese. Indicating that the dishes that you will be trying are either sweet or very bland. Honestly, this flavour isn’t too bad. It’s just like any average Chinese restaurant with the label of Sheraton and Michelin.

The service of the restaurant is the worse in all the Michelin restaurants I’ve tried. (I can definitely update if I come across any worse ones but I doubt it. Firstly, the servers are always busy and doesn’t spend much time to check on your table. We sat down and waited quite a long time to have our tea and menu. There was just no one serving us. Secondly, the servers’ has pretty bad attitudes. Thirdly, the speed and timing of serving dishes is poorly designed. All the dishes came non-stop until all of them are served. Before we finish all the cold appetizers, the hot plates are served, then the soup dumplings.

Not saying it’s a bad restaurant, just not worth going for the title of Michelin. The upside of the restaurant is that it’s probably cheaper than an usual Michelin 2 star restaurant, if dining at a Michelin restaurant...

Probably the worst food I’ve ever had from a michelin rated restaurant and I’ve been to a handful. While we didn’t get the Michelin Menu specifically, we did get the Pine Prix Fixe menu (they have multiple set-menu options) and it was terrible.

I’ll be honest in that not everything was to my taste. Like, I just didn’t like the type of food. But there were things that I really enjoy (generally) as food, such as staples like lobster and steak.

-The lobster was absolutely rubbery and chewy, which as we know is badly cooked lobster. It also had no flavor, even with a dipping sauce it was sitting in -The chicken in the chicken soup was dry, which I suppose means they over-boiled it -The baozi bun, for the pork knuckle was also dried out and not soft/moist

Honestly, it was just a terrible time overall. Instead of feeling like the cadence went by too fast it felt like I couldn’t be done fast enough because the food was so bad. Maybe the Michelin rated menu, or a la carte was better but the Pine Prix Fixe menu was not. For just over $200USD/$6,000NTD a person, go somewhere else, anywhere else.

P.S. The service and ambiance was amazing and the waiter was great. But the terrible food...