Solo score 4 out of 5: Very comfortableMultiple sources agree · checked 2026-10
Hermit's Hut
三徑就荒 · show this name to taxi drivers
A quiet Taiwanese tea house tucked in a lane near Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. Sit at the open counter and staff will show you how to brew your tea, which makes it an easy way to learn about Taiwanese tea on your own. You can also buy tea leaves to take home.
At a glance for one
Seating
Counter, Small tables
Portions
Single portions
Minimum
NT$350 per person
Peak hours
Avoid peak hours
Price for one
From NT$350
Hours
12:00–20:00 (Mon–Fri); 11:00–20:00 (Sat, Sun)
Service charge
10%
Time limit
120 min (peak hours)
Booking
Recommended
Details can change. Check on site before you rely on hours, prices or payment.
How to order, step by step
- Book a seat on their online booking page - you can book for one - or walk in on a quiet weekday
- Choose a tea from the menu - the minimum spend is NT$350 per person, plus a 10% service charge
- Ask staff to show you how to brew it if you are new to Taiwanese tea
- At busy times, tables are limited to 120 minutes
- Bringing your own tea costs extra
What to order solo: A pot of single-origin Taiwanese tea at the counter, so you can watch and learn how it is brewed.
Best time to go alone: Weekday afternoons. Book ahead for weekends.
Before you go
Taipei is one of the easiest cities in Asia to eat alone. The kinds of places built for one, how ordering works, when to go, and how to pay.
Read: Eating alone in Taipei: what to know →Getting there
MRT: Taipei City Hall, about 5-10 min walk; Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is also walkable
1F, No. 15, Aly. 46, Ln. 553, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City
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Sources & checks
Multiple sources agree · 2026-10
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