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Boon Lay Traditional Hakka Lui Cha
221B Boon Lay Pl, #01-96, Singapore 642221
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 85 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 29 May 2026
We think Boon Lay Traditional Hakka Lui Cha offers a robust and authentic take on Thunder Tea Rice.
The dish comes with a generous portion of either white or brown rice, topped with individually stir-fried vegetables like long beans, cabbage, and spinach, along with beancurd and a rare addition of fried shrimp.
Peanuts are provided separately for takeaway orders, maintaining their crunch.
The accompanying 'tea' paste, a blend of herbs like mint, coriander, and Thai basil with nuts, is potent and can be enjoyed as a thick purée or diluted into a soup.
At $4.50 for white rice and $5.00 for brown rice, it's a filling and healthy option.
While the basil-based tea soup might not appeal to everyone, those new to Hakka Lei Cha often find this stall converts them.
We'd recommend visiting before the main lunch rush to avoid queues, though reports suggest the line moves quickly even on busy days.
It's a reliable spot for a substantial and flavourful meal.
Signature
Thunder Tea Rice / Lei Cha Fun ($4.50 for white rice, $5.00 for brown rice)
Best time
Before lunch hour
Wait time
Queue moves fast, minimal wait before lunch
Price
Below $10/person
Score: 85 · 5 sources
What customers say
Boon Lay Traditional Hakka Lui Cha is highly praised for its authentic and healthy Thunder Tea Rice, featuring fresh, individually stir-fried vegetables, beancurd, and a unique addition of fried shrimp.
Customers consistently highlight the generous portion sizes and affordable pricing, especially for the brown rice option.
While the basil-based herbal tea soup is a key draw for many, its distinct taste might not appeal to everyone.
The stall experiences long queues during peak lunch hours but moves quickly, often selling out by early afternoon due to its popularity.
Google Reviews
This stall sells Thunder tea rice/ Lei cha fun. You have a choice of white or brown rice, and it’s topped with a medley of diced vegetables (long beans, cabbage, spinach) and beancurd that are stir-f…
Honestly it’s really yummy. Fresh and herby tasty. It’s a really filling meal despite it not looking like it. Only $4.50 for a bowl (comes with the soup) and it seems like a healthier hawker centre op…
A healthy start to the year with traditional Lei cha, brown rice, vegetables and a herbs green tea soup. The soup goes perfectly and is flavoured well by itself. No queue and beginning a new GST year,…
Authentic. For 17 years they started preparation at 2am every morning. Stall opens at 6am, long queue during lunchtime, and by 2pm everything is finished. Some customers even professed that they disco…
Had the Lei Cha with brown rice ($4.50 + $0.50). Ingredients include fried bean curd, chye poh (preserved radish bits), long bean, stir fried white cabbage, mani cai (sweet leaf) and peanuts. The bowl…
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