Thunder Tea Rice

Thunder Tea Rice at Fernvale Community Club represents a cherished piece of Hakka culinary heritage, serving the traditional Lei Cha Fan that has been passed down through centuries of Chinese culture. Established as part of the Thunder Tea Rice brand that began in 2002, this outlet operates Tuesday through Sunday with extended hours (11am-8pm weekdays, 10am-8pm weekends) at the third floor of the community club. The restaurant specializes in this notoriously time-consuming dish that requires at least five to six hours of preparation, making it a rare find in Singapore's hawker scene due to the dedication required to preserve this authentic heritage cuisine.\n\nThe signature Thunder Tea Rice dish features a harmonious blend of finely chopped vegetables, tofu, nuts, and fragrant rice, accompanied by a distinctive tea-based herbal broth made from ground-up vegetables and herbs such as basil. Each bowl, typically priced around (with a 50-cent surcharge for brown rice), is generously topped with mounds of fresh greens including mani chye (sweet leaf), green beans, chopped long beans, mustard greens, kai lan, alongside protein-rich additions like tofu, peanuts, dried shrimp, and pickled radish. The result is a nutritious, balanced meal that embodies the Hakka philosophy of healthy eating while delivering complex, satisfying flavors that have remained unchanged for generations.\n\nWhat sets this Thunder Tea Rice outlet apart is its commitment to authenticity and nutritional value, offering a predominantly vegetarian dish that appeals to health-conscious diners and those seeking traditional Chinese medicine benefits. The restaurant provides both regular and vegan options, making it accessible to various dietary preferences while maintaining the integrity of this ancient recipe. The herbal soup component not only enhances the meal's flavor profile but also delivers medicinal properties valued in Hakka culture, making each visit both a culinary experience and a connection to centuries-old traditions that few establishments in Singapore continue to preserve with such dedication.