12 Best Spots For Thunder Tea Rice/Lei Cha in Singapore
Before Instagram-worthy grain bowls and rice bowls came along, the OG rice bowl in Singapore was thunder tea rice, or lei cha. Our local food is known for being absolutely drool-worthy, but it’s not always the healthiest. Lei cha however is packed full of nutrients and made from grinded herbs like Thai basil, mugwort, mint and coriander. In fact, it was created during the warring Three Kingdoms period and said to have helped a general and his troops beat back the plague! In recent years, the dish has seen a resurgence in popularity due to the increasing number of people looking to incorporate more greens into their diet. If you’re looking to have yourself a hearty bowl of lei cha, look no further. Here are our favourite spots for lei cha in Singapore!
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Traditional Hakka Lui Cha
Made with less oil, less salt and no MSG, Traditional Hakka Lui Cha at Jurong West prioritises health without compromising on flavour. Chye sim, cabbage, green beans, tofu and chye poh come together to meet the nuttiness of sesame and peanuts plus a hint of herbs from the tea broth. Take your pick of white or brown rice and expect a crowd during lunch hours! Address: 505 Jurong West Street 52,...
Traditional Hakka Rice
A family-run business that’s been around for over a decade, the lei cha at Traditional Hakka Rice comes topped with a delightful mix of tofu, preserved radish, cabbage, green beans and toasted peanuts for an added crunchy texture. The broth, made with toasted sesame seeds and peanuts with basil, mugwort and sawtooth leaf is what makes it really stand out with its nutty, aromatic, refreshing and ba...