Traditional Hakka Lui Cha

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Traditional Hakka Lui Cha, Jurong West: Michelin Recommended Hawker Stall

At Jurong West 505 Market & Food Centre, a humble stall called Traditional Hakka Lui Cha has earned a Michelin Recommended nod for 2026. The recognition singles out a dish that is deeply rooted in Hakka cuisine: Lui Cha, or thunder tea rice. This is not a reinvented version; the stall sticks to the classic preparation—a pounded paste of tea leaves, herbs, and peanuts served over rice with an array of vegetables, tofu, and preserved ingredients.

The stall operates from a typical hawker centre, with no frills beyond the food itself. The Michelin mention underscores the precision and consistency of the cooking, a quiet validation of the time-honoured methods used here. For those seeking a taste of traditional Hakka cuisine in a no-fuss setting, this is a straightforward choice.