The short answer
Fire Flies (People's Park Centre): what visitors should know first
Yes, for a cheap vegan lunch of Hakka lei cha rice or kolo mee. Spinach says everything on the menu is vegan. It is a cash-only food-court stall closed on Sundays, and lunch queues make seats hard to find, so go early or late.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan. The whole menu has no dairy, egg or honey. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
History and context
The story behind Fire Flies (People's Park Centre)
Spinach lists the stall as formerly known as Thunder Tree. We found no further history in the sources we opened.
Useful facts
Fire Flies (People's Park Centre) facts at a glance
- Location
- People's Park Centre, 101 Upper Cross St, B1-06
- Dining style
- Food-court stall
- Diet
- Fully vegan per Spinach
- Signature order
- Try: lei cha rice or kolo mee
- Hours (reported)
- Mon-Sat 10am-7pm; closed Sunday
- Payment
- Cash only
Why it matters
Why Fire Flies (People's Park Centre) is worth your time
Hakka lei cha is a dish most visitors will not find in Little India, and here it is cooked without any animal products. Spinach marks the whole stall as fully vegan, which removes the usual uncertainty at a Singapore food court, where neighbouring stalls cook meat.
The stall is also cheap: the listing shows main plates under S$9. For a family that wants to eat something local instead of another thali, it is a rare chance to try a Southeast Asian dish with confidence. The trade-off is a busy basement and no frills.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Lei cha rice
Hakka herb-tea rice with vegetables, listed at S$6.80.
- 02
Chilli kolo mee
Dry noodles with chilli, in signature and fiery versions.
- 03
Braised tofu
A tofu and mushroom rice plate, listed on the menu.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The signature is lei cha, a Hakka dish of rice with vegetables in a green herb tea broth. Spinach lists Lei Cha Rice / Kolomee at S$6.80 and suggests the lei cha kolo mee, where the fragrant herb broth meets chewy noodles.
If you prefer something spicier, the listing shows Signature Chilli Kolomee and a hotter Fiery Chilli Kolomee. Other items include braised tofu rice with mushroom, a lion's mane mushroom brown rice set, sweet and sour tempeh and Hakka yong tau foo priced per piece. Prices are from the listing and may have changed.
Expect to queue at lunch. Reviewers praise friendly service and generous portions. The chilli can be strong, so ask for it lightly if you are unsure. Take your tray to a table in the food court.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Bring cash
- Go before the lunch queue
- Ask for chilli lightly
- Confirm Sunday closure
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- People's Park Centre, 101 Upper Cross Street, basement 1 (B1-06, Stall 10)
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Best time
- Before 11:30am or after 2pm
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- It is a basement food court, so allow time for the walk down and for queues at lunch. Our sources do not describe lifts or seating, so ask building staff if stairs are a problem.
- Tickets and access
- No booking; order at the stall. Spinach lists Monday to Saturday 10am-7pm, closed Sunday, cash only. Hours and menu change, so confirm before you travel.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
It is a basement food court, so allow time for the walk down and for queues at lunch. Our sources do not describe lifts or seating, so ask building staff if stairs are a problem.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Fire Flies fully vegan?
Spinach says everything on the menu is vegan and marks it fully vegan. The listing notes some dishes may no longer be offered.
Is it the same as Thunder Tree?
Spinach says Fire Flies was formerly known as Thunder Tree.
Can I pay by card?
Spinach says cash only.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
