HOMETASTE HAKKA LEI CHA 家乡味擂茶 / Thunder Tea Rice at Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre

HOMETASTE HAKKA LEI CHA 家乡味擂茶 / Thunder Tea Rice

Homtaste Hakka Lei Cha

A brightly lit stall with a large sign displaying the business name and address. The sign features images of food and drinks. Below the sign, a menu board shows various food items and prices. The stall appears to be in a food court or hawker center setting.

Homtaste Hakka Lei Cha

A food stall with a bright orange sign displaying the business name and images of food. Below the sign is a counter displaying various food items and a menu board. The stall appears to be in an indoor market or food court.

Traditional Hakka Lui Cha Shop

A sign for a Traditional Hakka Lui Cha shop is displayed above a closed shutter. The sign features the shop's name in Chinese and English, a website address, and images of ingredients. Text on a red banner above the sign indicates the address: BLK 127 LORONG 1 TOA PAYOH #02-39. Below the shutter, there are some floral arrangements and congratulatory messages.

Food Stall

A food stall with a yellow awning displaying the business name in Chinese and English. The stall has a display of food items and a menu board. Two customers are seated at tables in front of the stall.

Hometaste Hakka Lei Cha

A food stall with a bright orange sign displaying the business name and address. The stall has a counter with food displays, a menu board, and staff preparing food. There are also stacks of bags and various containers visible.

Traditional Hakka Lui Cha Stall

A food stall with a large illuminated sign displaying "TRADITIONAL HAKKA LUI CHA" in English and Chinese characters. Below the main sign, there are smaller signs indicating "LESS OIL, LESS SALT, NO MSG". A price list is visible, with items like "Rice Bowl" for $3.50 and options to add vegetables or other ingredients. Two staff members wearing masks and aprons are working behind the counter. The stall appears to be located in an open-air food court or market.

Traditional Hakka Lui Cha Stall

A brightly lit stall sign for "Traditional Hakka Lui Cha" is prominently displayed. The sign features Chinese characters and English text, along with the stall's address and various media features. Below the main sign, smaller signs indicate options like "Less Oil," "Less Salt," and "No MSG." The stall appears to be in a food court or hawker center setting, with food preparation areas visible behind the signage.

Hometaste Hakka Lei Cha

A sign for Hometaste Hakka Lei Cha is displayed above a food stall. Below the sign, a display case shows various food items with prices and labels, some of which are marked as sold out.

Traditional Hakka Lui Cha

A food stall with a prominent sign advertising "Traditional Hakka Lui Cha". The stall offers options for less oil, less salt, and no MSG. A price of $3.50 is displayed for a bowl. A staff member is visible working behind the counter.

Hakka Lei Cha Stall

A food stall with a large yellow sign displaying Chinese characters and images of food. The stall has a counter displaying various food items, including fried chicken and what appears to be rice noodles. Two people are visible, one preparing food and another seated. The stall is decorated with red and yellow elements.

Fried Tofu with Topping

Two pieces of golden-brown fried tofu are presented on a white rectangular plate. Each piece of tofu is topped with a reddish-brown, textured mixture, possibly a savory filling or sauce. The background is plain white, isolating the food item.

Bowl of food with soup

A green bowl filled with rice, chopped vegetables, peanuts, and a piece of fried food sits on a green tray. A smaller green bowl of soup with a spoon is next to it. The food appears to be a healthy meal.

Green Soup and Tofu Dish

A close-up shot shows a spoon lifting a spoonful of a vibrant green, frothy soup from a light green bowl. The soup appears to have small seeds or spices mixed in. To the right, another light green bowl contains a dish with cubed tofu and dark green vegetables. The bowls are placed on a bright green tray, and a countertop is visible in the background.

Stuffed Eggplant Slices

Two halves of a dark purple eggplant, split lengthwise and stuffed with a savory, ground meat filling. The eggplant skin is glossy and slightly wrinkled, indicating it has been cooked. The filling appears to be a mixture of ground meat and spices, browned and slightly textured. The dish is served on a rectangular white plate with slightly raised edges.

Bowl of Mixed Ingredients with Sauce and Peanuts

A white bowl filled with various ingredients, including leafy greens, chopped vegetables, and what appears to be crumbled meat or tofu. A small white bowl contains a green sauce, and a white spoon holds a pile of peanuts. The ingredients are arranged in sections within the larger bowl.

Delivery Van with Food Advertisement

A silver delivery van is parked, featuring a large advertisement on its side. The advertisement displays images of food items, including rice, vegetables, and a green beverage, along with text in Chinese and English. It highlights "Less Oil, Less Salt, No MSG" and "Vegan" options. Contact information, a website address (www.hometasteleicha.com), and a QR code are also visible, indicating a food delivery service.

Assortment of Food Bowls

Overhead view of five green bowls filled with various food items. One bowl contains what appears to be stuffed tofu with a meat filling. Another bowl holds a light green liquid, possibly a soup or drink. A central, larger bowl is filled with a mix of chopped vegetables, peanuts, and other toppings. A bowl to the right is filled with whole peanuts, and a final bowl contains small, reddish-brown pieces of fried food. Chopsticks rest below the central bowl.

Fried Tofu and Eggplant

A close-up shot of a light green bowl filled with fried tofu and eggplant. The tofu is golden brown and appears to be stuffed with a mixture. The eggplant is dark purple and has a slightly charred appearance.

Fried Chicken

A close-up overhead shot of several pieces of golden-brown fried chicken resting on a metal cooling rack inside a metal tray.

Traditional Hakka Food Stall

A food stall with a large sign advertising "Traditional Hakka" food, emphasizing "Less Oil, Less Salt, No MSG." The stall offers self-service and displays various food items in containers. A menu board shows prices for brown rice, added vegetables, tea, and take away options. The stall also advertises delivery services like GrabFood and Deliveroo. A decorative lucky cat figurine is prominently displayed.

Noodle Soup with Vegetables and Peanuts

A close-up shot of a bowl of noodle soup. The soup contains noodles, chopped green vegetables, and peanuts in a light-colored broth. A spoon and chopsticks rest on the rim of the bowl. Another bowl of green soup is visible in the background.

Fried Food and Rice

A close-up shot of a meal featuring a piece of fried food being held by chopsticks over a bowl of rice mixed with vegetables. Another plate with fried items and a small container of green sauce are visible in the background.

Bowl of Mixed Ingredients

A white bowl filled with various chopped ingredients, including dark leafy greens, shredded meat or plant-based protein, chopped tofu, green beans, and shredded cabbage. The ingredients are arranged in distinct sections within the bowl.

Two bowls of rice with greens and toppings

Two bowls of brown rice topped with chopped greens, tofu, and crispy pieces are on a marble table. A small container of green sauce and two hard-boiled eggs are also visible.

Rice dish with sauce

A bowl of rice mixed with green vegetables and small pieces of protein, served with a side of green sauce in a plastic container. A spoon is in the bowl.

Noodles and Drink

A bowl of noodles with vegetables and meat, a bowl of soup, and a glass of milk tea with a spoon are arranged on a green tray. A circular menu or placemat with text in Tamil and English is visible in the background.

Fried Eggplant and Meat Patties

A close-up shot of several fried eggplant slices topped with meat patties, resting in a metal strainer. The eggplant slices are purple on the outside and pale yellow on the inside, with a slightly browned, crispy appearance. The meat patties appear to be seasoned and fried to a golden brown. The strainer is made of fine metal mesh, and a wooden handle with metal loops is visible at the bottom.

Meal with Soup and Drink

A green bowl filled with rice, shredded cabbage, chopped green beans, peanuts, fried tofu, and small fried pieces of meat or tofu. A separate green bowl contains a thick green soup with a spoon. A glass of dark liquid, likely a beverage, is also on the table. A green tray is visible in the background. Several coins are scattered on the right side of the table.

Stuffed Eggplant and Tofu Dish

A close-up shot of a light green bowl filled with a dish of stuffed eggplant and tofu. The eggplant is dark purple and appears to be braised or stewed, with some pieces showing a glistening, dark sauce. The tofu is golden brown and fried, some pieces are stuffed with a mixture that includes minced meat and vegetables. A few chopped peanuts are sprinkled on top of the eggplant. To the right of the bowl, a portion of a green soup or drink is visible in another bowl, and further to the right, a bowl of cooked green vegetables and some shredded cabbage can be seen. The food is presented in a casual setting, possibly a restaurant or home meal.

Congee with Vegetables and Peanuts

A close-up shot of a bowl of congee, a rice porridge, topped with chopped green vegetables, pieces of tofu or chicken, and roasted peanuts. The congee has a light green broth and appears to be a savory dish.

Rice and Vegetable Bowl

A close-up shot of a light green bowl filled with rice and mixed vegetables. A metal serving spoon is partially submerged in the mixture. The vegetables appear to be chopped green beans, leafy greens, and possibly some pieces of tofu or other protein. The dish is served on a speckled light-colored surface, with a bright green tray visible in the background.

Takeout Meal

A takeout meal in a white styrofoam container. The container is open and shows a portion of rice topped with chopped green vegetables, fried shallots, and diced tofu or chicken. To the left of the container is a small plastic cup filled with a green sauce. To the right of the container is a small clear plastic bag containing peanuts. The styrofoam container has embossed text that appears to read "TA-GE" or similar.

Takeout Meal

A takeout meal is arranged on a dark surface. In a white styrofoam container, there is rice topped with chopped cabbage, green beans, peanuts, and dark leafy greens. To the right, a white bowl contains several fried items, including what appears to be a fritter, fried tofu, and fried eggplant. A small plastic container holds a green sauce.

Green Soup with Sesame Seeds

A close-up shot of a bowl of green soup, possibly a blended vegetable soup, with visible sesame seeds around the rim. The soup has a textured, slightly frothy surface. The bowl is light green. In the background, parts of other bowls and a magazine or printed material with a person's face are visible.

Meal with Drink

A close-up overhead shot of a meal served in green bowls, accompanied by a bubble tea. The meal consists of rice with various toppings including braised meat, chopped peanuts, and vegetables, served alongside a bowl of green curry or soup. The bubble tea is in a clear plastic cup with a pink straw. In the background, there are two colorful placemats with cartoon hands and text in English and Malay, likely indicating hygiene instructions.

Green Puree in Container

A clear plastic container filled with a green, textured puree or sauce. The lid has embossed symbols indicating microwave use, temperature limits (100°C, -18°C), and freezer compatibility. The container also has embossed text, including 'ms-c1' and the number '16'. The background is white.

Green Soup with Bubbles

A close-up shot of a bowl of green soup with visible bubbles and specks of ingredients. A pair of metal chopsticks rests on the left side of the bowl. In the background, a menu or sign with text is partially visible, including the words "a clean" and some text in a non-English script.

Vegetarian Food Display

A display case filled with various vegetarian dishes, including fried items, chopped vegetables, and rice. Signs indicate that vegetarian lei cha is available. A maneki-neko figurine is visible in the foreground.

Noodles with Greens

A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles mixed with chopped greens and other ingredients. A white spoon is scooping some of the noodles. To the left, a smaller bowl contains a green sauce or soup. A glass of iced beverage with a straw is visible in the background, along with chopsticks resting on the noodle bowl. The food is served on a bright green tray.

Salad with Rice and Vegetables

A close-up shot of a green bowl filled with a colorful salad. The salad appears to contain brown rice, chopped green leafy vegetables, pieces of tofu or paneer, chopped celery or green onions, and possibly some nuts or seeds. A spoon is visible in the bowl, suggesting the dish is being eaten. In the background, another green bowl with a lighter green liquid, possibly soup, is partially visible. The setting appears to be a table.

Hometaste Hakka Lei Cha Stall

A food stall with various dishes displayed. The stall has a sign advertising "Hometaste Hakka Lei Cha Set Meal" for $5.00, which includes brown rice and soup. Other items like fried beancurd, bitter gourd, brinjal, and meat balls are also visible with prices. A separate sign advertises "Lei Cha Bee Hoon" for $5.50. The stall also offers "healthier choice" options and has a "Singapore Best Foods" award from 2024.

Stuffed Tofu Dish

A close-up shot of a piece of stuffed tofu being lifted from a green bowl with chopsticks and a spoon. The tofu appears to be fried and filled with a mixture of ground meat and herbs. The bowl contains a dish with various ingredients, including chopped vegetables and possibly shredded meat, in a light broth. In the background, a QR code is visible on a table.

Fried Tofu Dish

A close-up shot of a dish featuring a large piece of golden-fried tofu on top of a mixture of chopped vegetables, possibly leeks, and a green sauce. There are also crispy fried shallots or garlic scattered over the dish. The food is served in a white container.

Fried Eggplant and Stuffed Tofu

A white styrofoam container holds three pieces of fried eggplant and one piece of stuffed tofu. The eggplant is dark purple and appears to be sliced lengthwise. The stuffed tofu is golden brown and has a filling visible on top. The food is presented on a wooden surface.

Food Stall Display

A food stall display featuring various dishes in metal trays. In the foreground, there are containers of utensils and packaged nuts. A sign indicates "STALL CLOSURE" from 25/11/24 to 02/12/24, with business resuming on 03/12/24. Another sign reads "SINGAPORE BEST FOODS ENJOY TOP RATED FOODS 2024" with five stars. A person wearing a mask and apron is visible in the background.

Meal with Drink and Sign

A bowl of food with various ingredients including greens, peanuts, and what appears to be rice or grains, sits on a green tray next to a bowl of green liquid with a spoon. A sign with cartoon hands and text in Chinese and Tamil is visible to the right. The sign reads in Chinese: "用餐前 记得洗手哦!" (Remember to wash your hands before eating!) and in Tamil: "சாப்பிடுவதற்கு முன் கைகளை கழுவுங்கள்!" (Wash your hands before eating!). Below the text, there is an illustration of a dish.

Food Stall Display

A food stall display featuring various dishes in metal trays, including what appears to be fried items, green peas, and a rice-like dish. A sign advertises "Thunder tea rice with brilliant broth" and includes a QR code for payment. There are also bags of rice stacked on the left and plastic containers of food. The stall's operating hours are listed as 7 am to 2 pm, closed on Mondays.

Stuffed Vegetables

A close-up shot of a metal tray containing several stuffed vegetables. The top row features sliced green gourds stuffed with a ground meat mixture. Below them are sliced eggplants, also stuffed with the same meat mixture. The vegetables appear to be cooked and ready to serve.

Healthy Meal Bowls

Two bowls of mixed grains and vegetables topped with peanuts, a bowl of fried tofu and grilled eggplant, and two bowls of green smoothie or juice. The food is served on a tray with some text visible on the tray liner.

Fried Food and Eggplant

A green bowl filled with fried food items and pieces of cooked eggplant. The fried items appear to be battered and golden brown, with some showing a white, flaky interior. The eggplant is dark purple and appears soft and slightly glistening. The food is arranged in a bowl on a light-colored wooden surface.

Traditional Hakka Lui Cha Sign

A sign advertising Traditional Hakka Lui Cha. The sign features images of ingredients such as peanuts, green vegetables, and a mortar and pestle. It also displays the opening hours as 7am to 2pm, noting that it is closed on Mondays. Options for less oil, less salt, and no MSG are also indicated.

Bowls of Food and Drinks

Overhead view of several light green bowls filled with food and drinks. Two bowls contain a frothy green beverage. Two other bowls are filled with a mixture of chopped vegetables, leafy greens, and crushed peanuts. A fifth bowl contains fried tofu and pieces of cooked eggplant. A flyer with health screening information is partially visible in the background.

Hakka Lei Cha Stall

A food stall display with various dishes and a menu board. The menu board advertises a Homtaste Hakka Lei Cha Set Meal for $5.00, with options for less oil, less salt, and no MSG. Several dishes are displayed, including Beancurd, Bittergourd, Brinjal, Veg Pancake, Meat Balls, and Fried Pork Belly. Some items are marked as "Sold out" or "Not Available". A sign indicates "Singapore Best Foods Enjoy Top Rated Foods 2024". There is also a promotion for 3% cashback with ShopBack Pay.

Food Debris on Document

A close-up shot shows a small pile of food debris, appearing to be a mixture of green and white substances, resting on a white document. The document has printed text, including parts of an address and contact information, which is partially obscured by the food. The debris is irregular in shape and texture.

Food and promotional material

A green bowl of soup and a green bowl of food with various toppings are on a green tray. Behind the bowls is a circular promotional poster with images of people and text in multiple languages, including English, Tamil, and Chinese. A QR code is also visible on the poster.

Outdoor Market Area

An outdoor area with a covered walkway and stalls. Stacks of Carlsberg beer crates are visible on the left. The area has a patterned tiled floor and benches. In the background, market stalls are set up with goods displayed. The sky is overcast.

Mixed Rice Bowl

A close-up shot of a bowl of mixed rice with vegetables and other ingredients. A spoon is in the bowl. Another bowl of soup and a green tray are visible in the background.

Food Stall Display

A food stall display with various dishes and a menu board. The menu board advertises "Less Oil, Less Salt, No MSG" and offers a "Homestyle Hakka Lei Cha Set Meal" for $4.50/$5. Below the menu are pictures of various food items with prices, some marked as "Sold out" or "Not Available". The display also shows trays of prepared food items.

Thunder tea rice with brilliant broth

A newspaper clipping about a Hakka stall selling thunder tea rice. The article features a photo of the food and the food correspondent, Rebecca Lynne Tan. Below the article, there are trays of fried food.

Fried Chicken and Rice Dish

A close-up shot of a person holding a spoon with a piece of fried chicken over a bowl of rice mixed with vegetables and what appears to be a green sauce. Another bowl with fried items is visible in the background.

Bowl of Food

A green bowl filled with various ingredients including a piece of fried fish, chopped green beans, peanuts, fried fritters, and shredded cabbage. A small bowl of green sauce is visible in the upper right corner.

Hakka Lei Cha Stall

A food stall with a large overhead sign displaying the business name and images of food. Below the sign is a menu board with prices and options for Lei Cha, including choices for brown rice, less oil, less salt, and no MSG. There are also pictures of fried items like chicken wings and pork belly. The stall has shelves stocked with green bowls and other kitchen supplies.