12MOON - Congee, Tea & Special Dishes (Shi Er Yue - Guihe Branch)

12MOON (十二月) Guihe Branch is easily the brand’s most stunning location, tucked away in the West District of Taichung. Housed in a gorgeous 1951 retro mansion—formerly a Maryknoll Sisters facility—this 70-year-old gem keeps its history alive with classic terrazzo floors (traditional speckled stone flooring) and warm wood interiors. Surrounded by a lush garden and featuring cozy private rooms, it’s got that perfect nostalgic vibe for a big family feast or a long-overdue catch-up with your besties. Specializing in Teochew-style claypot porridge (silky rice porridge slow-cooked in traditional earthenware), home-style Taiwanese dishes, and refreshing teas, they serve deliciousness all day long. You can't miss their signature Guiding Boneless Free-range Chicken Porridge; it’s cooked to order and incredibly creamy. Pro tip: you can customize it to leave out the peanut butter or cilantro if those aren't your thing. Beyond the porridge, dive into their private kitchen specialties like Sichuan-style spicy boiled fish or the savory crab roe seafood tofu pot. Pair those with snacks like crispy chicken wings or crab roe siu mai (steamed dumplings), and wash it all down with a zesty lemon green tea or a creamy Thai milk tea. There’s parking for about a dozen cars out front, and even better—no service fee! Keep in mind there’s a 90-minute dining limit, so it’s definitely worth booking a table ahead of time. Perfect for family gatherings, girls' nights out, and casual business drinks.