Matthias Chua
Located in Jurong West 505 Market & Food Centre, stall number #01-12. Had the Lei Cha with brown rice ($4.50 + $0.50) …
Location: 505 Jurong West Street 52, #01-12, Singapore 640505
Floor 1 · 505 Jurong West Market & Food Centre
Michelin-listed hawker stall serving authentic thunder tea rice in Jurong West.
Michelin-listed hawker stall serving authentic thunder tea rice in Jurong West.
Traditional Hakka Lui Cha is a modest yet celebrated hawker stall at Jurong West 505 Market & Food Centre, proudly listed in the Michelin Guide for its outstanding rendition of thunder tea rice. The dish, a centuries-old Hakka staple, features a nourishing bowl of rice topped with leeks, cabbage, long beans, sweet leaves, firm beancurd, and pickled radish, all drenched in an aromatic herbal broth ground from basil, mint, coriander, green tea, and peanuts. The result is a uniquely earthy, wholesome meal that is low in fat and high in satisfaction. Optional toppings like fried pork belly, fish cake, and ngor heang add extra indulgence. Open from early morning until mid-afternoon, this stall rewards early risers with one of Singapore's most distinctive heritage dishes.Based on 61 Google reviews
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Matthias Chua
Located in Jurong West 505 Market & Food Centre, stall number #01-12. Had the Lei Cha with brown rice ($4.50 + $0.50) …
L Wong
Traditional hakka lei cha. Rice portion is just right not the grainy type. They have both white rice and brown rice. The cooked ingredients taste good, not too salty. Optional item like ngoh hiang to be added if interested. The lei cha …
Edo Lego
Nice and healthy Hakka Lei Cha - ground vegetable soup with mixed vegetable rice. The soup has a mild greens taste and aromatic. It’s purely no meat. However it’s optional to add fish cake or Ngor Heang.
incorgnetius
Incredible thunder tea rice -- a neighborhood favorite that was also recently featured in the Michelin guides. It's among the best of its class in Singapore. For those who are unfamiliar: think of it as a Chinese Sweetgreen bowl. Best …
Sam Pang
I’m Hakka and this is one of the most authentic Hakka food! Been eating here for a while and they are Michelin 2024! Traditional hawker food center, so can be crowded and one has to wait for seats and queue, but it’s all worth it!
Traditional Hakka Lui Cha
Traditional Hakka Lui Cha Stall
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Traditional Hakka Lui Cha Stall
A food stall with a prominent sign displaying "TRADITIONAL HAKKA LUI CHA" in English and Chinese. The stall is busy with staff preparing food. The menu board is visible, showing prices for various items. The stall is located at Blk 505 #01-12 Jurong West 52 S'640505 Market & Food Centre.
Traditional Hakka Lui Cha Stall
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Traditional Hakka Lui Cha
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Traditional Hakka Lui Cha
A food stall with a large sign displaying "Traditional Hakka Lui Cha" and images of the dish. Below the main sign, there are decorative banners with Chinese characters. A menu board is visible with prices for different options. The stall has a refrigerator stocked with drinks on the left and a counter with food preparation areas and ingredients on the right. A person wearing a mask is seen working at the stall.
Vegetable and Peanut Bowl with Soup
A close-up shot of a bowl filled with mixed vegetables, including leafy greens, chopped beans, and peanuts, topped with a sprinkle of crushed nuts. In the background, another bowl contains a light green soup, with chopsticks and a spoon resting on its rim. The food is served on a brown tray.
Food Stall Menu and Offerings
A food stall displays its menu and various food items. The menu offers options like one bowl for $4.50, add vegetables for $1.50, brown rice for $5.00, and add tea for $1.00. Takeaway is available for an additional $0.20, and buying tea soup alone costs $1.50. The stall operates from 6 am to 2:30 pm and is closed every Monday. Additional items like fish cake, five-spice, preserved radish omelet, and stuffed tofu are also listed. The stall also advertises CDC Vouchers, Michelin recognition for 2024, and various payment options including Alipay+ and WeChat Pay. Trays of food, including what appears to be fried items and vegetables, are visible behind the glass display.
Bowl of Food with Peanuts and Vegetables
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Traditional Hakka Lui Cha Stall
A food stall with a large sign advertising "Traditional Hakka Lui Cha". The stall has a menu board with prices and options for brown rice, adding vegetables, and tea. There are also various awards and certifications displayed, including a Michelin 2025 sticker. A teddy bear is in the foreground.
Rice Bowl with Toppings
A light green bowl filled with rice and various toppings. The toppings include chopped green beans, shredded cabbage, peanuts, a piece of fried tofu with a savory topping, and a dollop of dark red chili paste. The bowl is placed on a yellow surface.
Takeout Meal
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Bowl of Rice and Soup
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Fried Tofu and Rolls
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Chinese New Year Decorations
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Takeaway Meal
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Food Stall with Menu and Drinks
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Takeaway Meal
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Noodle Dish with Soup
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Noodles with Toppings and Soup
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Bowl of food with soup
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Fried Radish Cake with Coffee
A plate of fried radish cake, also known as chai tow kway, is served with a glass of coffee and a pair of yellow chopsticks on a light blue table. The radish cake appears to be pan-fried until golden brown and slightly crispy on the edges. The coffee is a light brown color and is in a clear glass mug with a spoon.
Noodles and Soup
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Noodle Bowl with Soup
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Food Bowl with Soup
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Close-up of a salad with peanuts
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Food Preparation
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Food and Drink
A close-up view of a meal consisting of a large omelet served over rice or other base, topped with peanuts and a side of green soup in two bowls. The meal is presented in light green bowls. In the background, there are signs with social distancing instructions in multiple languages, including Chinese and English. The timestamp '2021/1/30 11:11' is visible in the lower right corner.
Food court scene
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Bowls of Food
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Bowl of Noodles with Toppings
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Vegetarian Meal
A close-up overhead shot of a vegetarian meal served in bright green bowls. One bowl contains a green soup with visible herbs. The other bowl is filled with rice topped with various vegetables including leafy greens, chopped beans, and peanuts, as well as fried shallots and tofu. A small dish of chili paste is placed between the two bowls. A spoon and fork are visible on the tray.
Rice dish with soup
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Busy Food Court
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Food on a tray
A tray with two bowls of food. One bowl contains a mixture of chopped vegetables, peanuts, and fried shallots. The other bowl contains a light green soup with herbs. The tray has a printed message that says "Keep the table clean for the next diner" and "serves a clean table".
Food Stall with Michelin Recognition
A food stall displaying various dishes in a refrigerated display case. A prominent red sign indicates 'MICHELIN 2025'. The stall offers self-service options and has a menu board with prices for bowls of rice, add-ons, and tea. Various awards and promotional materials are displayed above the food counter. The stall is closed every Monday.
Bowls of Food
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Two Bowls of Food with Drink
Two bright green bowls filled with food are arranged on a yellow surface. The bowl on the left contains a light green soup with chopped herbs and a yellow spoon. The bowl on the right is filled with various ingredients, including peanuts, chopped fried shallots, green beans, and leafy greens. In the background, a glass of iced coffee or tea is visible, along with a packet of Kleenex tissues. A piece of food wrapped in banana leaves is also partially visible.
Omelette with Rice and Soup
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Self-Service Food Stall
A self-service food stall with various dishes displayed in trays. Signs indicate
Congee with Toppings
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Healthy Meal
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Traditional Hakka Lui Cha Stall
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