Wow... let me just preface by say that one all encompassing word. Just wow. When looking for a meal that has all the macros one needs to sculpt a body, i immediately come to pepper lunch. For their kimchi beef pepper rice always leaves me feeling beyond satiated. Never once did I feel as if I wasn't attended to. I know I can trust the pepper lunch team to make sure that I eat in comfort and cleanliness. To be quite frank, I feel as if I don't tip enough for how well they take care of me and my beautiful wife. All in all, when push comes to shove, I can't think of a more suitable restaurant, nay experience, than pepper lunch on Sunday afternoon. read more

Came here with friends for World Pepper Lunch Day since they were doing a BOGO special. We arrived a couple minutes after they opened and there was already a line. Luckily, the line wasn't super long and we weren't in the sun. The wait wasn't too bad and we were seated after about 45 minutes. The store manager and marketing manager were really friendly and briefly talked to us while we waited. They also took some pictures and even gave us a free Peppi keychain. It is very cute and made our wait more enjoyable. The bogo was only for the beef pepper rice so that's what we all ordered. We were seated outside since we were a larger group but it was nice and not too hot. The food was served ten minutes after we sat down which was super fast. We had to go inside to grab the garlic sauce ourselves since they don't put them on the outside tables. The water was also self-serve. I enjoyed the beef pepper rice but there was significantly less beef than I believe would be if it wasn't bogo. But the beef quality is good and tasted great mixed on the hot stone pot and with the rice, corn and garlic sauce. Overall, it was a great experience with fast service and delicious food. It would have been a bit better with more beef but still very good. read more

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Order first before sitting down. This restaurant would really fair well in Japan. It reminds me of my trip there when I tried Yoshinoya. I ordered the pepper steak and really enjoyed the flavor. Portion size was a bit underwhelming, particularly on the steak side. read more

If you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal, Pepper Lunch is always a solid choice. We ordered the Jumbo Beef Rice, and the portion was generous with plenty of thinly sliced beef, buttery corn, and fluffy rice. The best part is mixing everything together on the sizzling hot plate, letting the beef finish cooking while the rice develops a crispy, flavorful crust. Every bite was rich, savory, and comforting. The restaurant has plenty of parking available, but most of the spaces are in the surrounding lots, so expect a short walk to the restaurant. The service was fast, making it a great option whether you're dining in for lunch or dinner. If you've never tried Pepper Lunch before, the Jumbo Beef Rice is definitely a great place to start. read more

Pepper Lunch - Jumbo Beef Pepper Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

We came on national pepper lunch day for BOGO. There was a line already at 11am but not too long. The wait was about 40 minutes for a table for six. The store manager and marketing manager were both there greeting guests. They even gave us a Peppie doll keychain! The promo only applied to the beef pepper rice so we got that. It comes with a few pieces of beef and then rice and corn. They have garlic soy sauce on the side. It was a good portion, just light on the protein. Ambiance was good in a self-serve kind of way. You pay at the counter first. They bring out the dish to your table. Parking is available in the structure in the back. read more

Pepper Lunch - Peppie! - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

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There is still a free lot down First on the south side of Main. You can easily walk to the restaurant from there. They removed the kiosks from our previous visit and now you just order from a person at the register. They try to assign you a table number so they know where to bring your food, but if they are not busy then you can try to tell them which table number you want to sit at. The order taker/server was still friendly on our visit, but the kitchen staff was unprofessional. Restrooms are still at the back and are still clean. This time we got the chicken and hamburger curry and a double chicken curry. As the instructions say online, you pour the curry over the food while the iron skillet is sizzling at your table. Both the hamburger and chicken meat were just ok. Do not know if you can get a knife from them, but the chicken is not tender enough to cut easily with a fork and spoon. You can do it, but it takes a lot of work. A knife will probably scratch the skillet, but would be much easier. The amount of curry was not enough and we got one extra for $2.50. The curry was a little spicy, but not super hot and the flavor was good. The portion of food is probably enough to share or for two small meals. You might have about 1/3-1/4 left by yourself if you do not overeat. The overall quality is just ok. Drink machines are self serve towards the back and are Pepsi products and various kinds of tea. The restaurant itself is a nice casual and clean atmosphere. However, a strong food and smoke smell was coming from the kitchen the whole meal this time. It can probably get loud, but it was about average to medium quiet on our visit. The main draw for us is that it is a good healthier alternative to katsu curry since you can get the chicken without frying if you do not get the Karaage chicken. Overall, we would still come here again, but not for a while because it is just ok. Definitely worth a try if you have not been here before. And if anyone is still doing keto, curry is not keto friendly, but you can get just meat and ask for veggies or something else to sub for the rice. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

Came here for national pepper day to celebrate a friend's bday! While it took us a while to get seated (~ 1 hour), the food came within 5-10 minutes. The national pepper day offered BOGO for their classic beef pepper rice. While the concept was unique, the taste was quite standard with four main ingredients: beef, white rice, corn, and scallions. Beef wasn't really marinated so adding the sauce definitely helped with flavor. It was quite peppery and the slab of butter definitely elevated the taste a bit more. I did appreciate the service though; everyone was quite attentive and we also got some free swag (peppi dolls!). Overall, not bad but this is definitely something I could make at home. read more

Pepper Lunch - Classic Beef Pepper Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Came here today with my niece and nephew for lunch. It was their first-time visiting this eatery and we had a pleasant dining experience. There are public parking garages nearby (which I like and appreciate!), as well as convenient street parking. We ordered the following: 1) Beef Sizzling Curry [single meat] (4.5/5) 2) Kimchee Beef Pepper Rice (5/5) 3) Jumbo Beef Pepper Rice (5/5) Decent portions. Love watching the individual bowls sizzle. Food was at a good temperature (which is very important). Recommended for solo diners, as well as with family or friends. read more

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I heard great things about this place and I got to finally try it! Walking in we were greeted right away. The server told us to look at the menu when we're ready to order we can go to the front and order with someone once we ordered we were able to find a seating and the server who greeted us told us to sit in where we want so we chose a seating in the back near the drinks fountain. We ordered a premium New York steak dish and a regular beef dish with a drink, and we ended out getting some diet Pepsi. Near the drink fountain was sauce and utensils, which we tried both soy garlic and sweet and sour sauce. When the food came, it was super hot, so be careful when you have a little kids. We had to cut the steak into small pieces to make sure that we can share it together and also mix it with the rice which was in the separate bowl. The other beef dish was easier to mix, and we ended up using the white garlic for both because it tastes the best vs the other sauce. The New York steak was very tender. Definitely enjoy the size portions and loved the variety of vegetables it comes with. My son enjoyed the New York State more than the beef bowl. The place is very nice. I think I really enjoyed how we were able to choose our own seating after ordering. They even had a restrooms in the back, which are very clean. read more

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The staff is friendly, an very considerate. Usually they assign your seating the toddler I was with was on the brink of letting out his zoomies. I gave the kid the task of finding us a seat to sit in. When the cashier assigned us a table I asked for the table the kid was sitting at and he made it work for us. It's been a little while since I last ate here, either my belly got bigger or the meat portions got smaller. Usually one of these plates would fill me up. read more

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I tried the Beef Kimchi Pepper Rice at Pepper Lunch and it was pretty good overall. The beef was tender, and the combination of rice, cheese, corn, and kimchi made the dish flavorful and filling. The hot plate kept everything sizzling, which made it fun to mix together and eat while it was still hot. The kimchi added a nice tangy flavor, but it was a bit spicier than I expected. If you're sensitive to spicy food, it might be a little overwhelming after a few bites. The cheese helped balance some of the heat, though. Overall, it was a satisfying meal with good portions and flavor, but I wish the spice level was a little milder. I'd still come back and try it again or explore some of their other menu options. read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef Kimchi Pepper with Cheese - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

Ordered Pepper Beef Rice for $13.99. Beef portion size was a little light for the price. Soy garlic sauce was delicious. Street parking only. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

First tried Pepper Lunch in Japan years before it came to America, and was of course excited when it opened here. Over the years, the meat portions have noticeably decreased and rice proportion increased (shrinkflation). It's understandable, and prices haven't increased much compared to other restaurants. Still a great meal with fast, friendly service and a comfortable casual atmosphere read more

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We'd rate our experience at Pepper Lunch a 4/5. We tried the beef sizzling curry rice; the main appeal was the hot plate presentation, but the food itself didn't have much flavor. Not bad for the price, just not something we loved. The area is busy with lots of restaurants, and parking was tough since we had to circle around a few times before finding street parking. read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef Sizzling Curry Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

My husband and daughter love eating here! They get the same entree everytine.... beef curry. Sat outside front patio. Wish tgey can make their door not make the screeching noise it scares me. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

This place has really gone downhill for us recently. It used to be one of my family's favorite spot to get a quick, decently priced pasta meal in the SGV. But recent experience really didn't quite do it for us. The place feels grimy and sticky everywhere, the tables, chairs, and even the doors. The big order panel doesnt even work and you have to order at the counter, which is also taking phone orders. I had to wait for the staff to take a 5 minute phone order while I stood at the counter awkwardly. They also rolled out a kids menu, and my daughter was very excited about the pasta option on there because on the drawing it looked like pasta with a tomato sauce. It came plain with bits of dry chicken. Very disappointed. The food from the main menu is still decent but I doubt I would be going back as often as before now. read more

I love that Pepper Lunch offers a vegan option! And the staff is so friendly and accommodating around my preferences when it comes to customizing my vegan dish. IMO they also have some of the best french fries! The rest of my family also enjoys the food. I don't eat meat but I've heard great reviews for the rib eye steak, and don't forget to add an egg. All in all, it's great to have both vegan and non vegan options in one place. Parking is super convenient with the structure nearby and there's really good boba a few doors down! read more

I haven't had Pepper Lunch in years (the last time was in NorCal) and I was craving it, so I decided to stop by. I was surprised (and lowkey disappointed) that there wasn't an udon option anymore.. I ordered the Kimchi Beef Rice with cheese, and unfortunately the meat-to-rice ratio was really disappointing. For $18, it felt like I was mostly paying for a plate of rice and kimchi. The beef pieces were tiny and there were probably only about 6-8 pieces total. I wanted to love it for the nostalgia, but this visit didn't quite hit the same. I will not be back. read more

Pepper Lunch - Kimchi Beef with Cheese Pepper Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

My first time trying Pepper Lunch for dinner. There was just a little wait for a Saturday dinner. The ambiance is casual and cozy. We ordered the beef pepper lunch. The food came quickly, smelled really amazing. After adding the garlic sauce and some black pepper, it was even better. The portion is perfect for a hearty dinner. I will come back to try other entree, the pasta dish looks great too. read more

Pepper Lunch - Pepper Jumbo Beef Pepper Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

Came here craving Pepper Lunch and the food itself was solid--flavors were good, though we can understand concerns about the small meat portions. The really negative part of our visit was witnessing one of the workers drop a fork on the floor and then put it back with the clean utensils. That's just not safe and really disappointing to see. Because of that, we won't be coming back. read more

Pepper Lunch - Jumbo Beef Pepper Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

While it's a fun concept, i probably wouldn't come often due to value. The meal itself is 75% rice and a whole piece of butter to make it flavorful. I took out most of the butter - just a little of it was enough to make it taste good. The regular only gives you 2-3 pieces of meat. It just looks like more because they are long and stretched around. Staff was nice though! read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

Taste 8 Ambience 7 Parking 7 (at structure) Service 8 All these deserves 4 stars correct? Yes! Why 2? Honestly I have to stop coming here since I'm still hungry after dine. read more

Wow so delicious! Never heard of this place but decided to try it out. Really love this place. Food itself is simple (rice and meat) but the hot stone and the food is exceptional. I ordered the hamburg and beef curry. Portion size is good amount but I find the price to be a bargain. I could see other places charge more for this type of meal. What I didn't like was that they provided us with fork and spoon but no knife. I needed that knife to slice my hamburg. Also there's assigned seatings, they told us to sit at a particular table when the restaurant literally just opened and all tables are empty. Also drank water from the fountain machine, has a taste to it when it's not supposed to. Would definitely recommend and will come back. read more

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Food itself was very good, but the amount of playing around, unprofessionalism, and joking within the coworkers was something I've never seen from a restaurant. The food itself was good but the joking (including singing, swearing, giving each other the middle finger) will be the reason why we won't come back. If they are not taking their job seriously, how can I be sure they are cooking the food seriously? I think it should be something that the owner should be aware of, respectfully. read more

Solid, tasty, no frills, satiating, and affordable place to get a meal. It's straightforward, comforting, and delicious. The ones in Asia do taste slightly better for some reason, not sure why but I would say the ones American still aren't far off. Good spot for a quick bite without breaking the bank. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

I stopped by Pepper Lunch for dinner and tried the Tofu & Veggie Curry. When my plate came out, I noticed that the carrots and green beans had freezer burn. The curry sauce was very salty and the food did not have any flavor to it. For the price point, I do wish that the ingredients were fresh and had some sort of flavor. There is plenty of seating and the staff is very nice but I don't think that I will be returning. read more

Pepper Lunch - Sizzling Curry - Tofu & Veggie - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Good value meal when it comes to portion and meat quality. I think it's the perfect size for a meal. The shrimp pepper lunch came with 8 large pieces! But overall, it's very mild tasting and even after adding more black pepper and soy sauce, they didn't make much of a difference. Food came out within minutes of ordering. read more

Everything is good!! Just the right portion! They were quick to serve us and inside was very casual and dim. It was a nice vibe. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

Their unique style toward Korean sand pots is amazing and is very innovative in how they serve the meat raw so that you can enjoy the sight of grilling this also makes their serving time very fast. If you enjoy Korean BBQ you'll love this this experience. read more

Came here as a party of 2 for the pepper lunch and it did not disappoint. The food came out within a few minutes, and the staff were super kind and friendly. The food was given in large portions and all super fresh. We got the steak and salmon, and it was full of flavor (the butter and pepper helps!). I love this place and frequent Pepper Lunches in Singapore, so it was a wonderful first US experience at a Pepper Lunch. read more

Pepper Lunch - Classic Beef Pepper Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

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The food at Pepper Lunch is really good, but I think you're really just paying for the spectacle of it. It's cool to see and hear the sizzling hot plate come out with the raw meat that you need to turn over yourself. But when it comes down to it, it's rice and meat and some vegetables. And not even combined in a complex way. The quality is there for sure, and it tastes good. But when it comes down to it, I feel like it's really easy to recreate the same dish at home. I will say, it was a pleasant surprise how saucy everything becomes when you mix it together. I was worried everything would be too dry. But they do include some compound butter that sauces everything up. read more

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This restaurant is one of the ones my husband and I consistently come back to eat. The beef pepper rice dish is comforting, flavorful, and delivers on the pepper advertising. Service is limited to the person taking your order, though friendly, is not the highlight of their restaurant, nor is the ambiance. It's all about the food. Portion size is generous for me, though a little more rice than meat. So I'd recommend getting double meat if that's your preference. read more

Pepper Lunch - Classic Beef Pepper Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

Took my friend here for the first time and she loved it. We were saying this place was good for fast eaters cause you really gotta wait for your food to cool down. read more

Pepper Lunch - Jumbo Beef Pepper Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

Stopped by for lunch in Alhambra. The food was actually good, but just a heads-up: the photos online look quite different from what you actually get. You'll need to look at the menu, order and pay at the counter, then wait a long time for your food. If you're not in a rush, it's worth a try, but don't come starving read more

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Very simple and yummy food that gets that job done but nothing really stood out. It's good for when you want some comfort/simple food or when you're sick. Prices are a bit steep for what you're getting, I wish there was a bit more meat or another simple veggies added to the plate for the price we paid. read more

Pepper Lunch - Chicken karaage, Miso Soup - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

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This is a good place for a quick sit down lunch. This was my first time trying this place. The menu was displayed right as you walk in. The workers were nice and friendly. We ordered the Beef Pepper Rice, and the Tofu & Kim Chi Vegetable Rice. Both plates arrived sizzling off the hot plate. You can see the meat turning from pink to a nice cooked brown color. And as you mix your rice in with your beef, you can smell the flavors as they're being fused together. The Kim Chi vegetables had a nice spice to them. And it paired nicely with the pepper beef. I would definitely come back to this place. They have a decent seating inside as well as an outdoor patio. read more

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First time trying pepper lunch in US and totally not disappointed. I try their famous beef pepper rice. It's delicious but the meat portion consider small compared to the rice. I also try the ribeye steak. The meat is tender and well cooked. There are two sauce available beside the fountain drink that we can take. I like to combine both sweet and garlic sauce together. The service is fast and the staff is nice. The parking lot is behind the building. There are free parking structures available. The restaurant is clean and has outdoor dining area. Will come back again for more!! read more

Pepper Lunch - Angus Rib Eye Steak 8oz - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

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I enjoyed Pepper Lunch! I've been wanting to come for years and am glad I could finally try. I got their beef pepper rice and it is such a simple but tasty dish. I love that you can add sauce to your heart's desire and that it's in a hot stone. This location was nice too, with a parking structure nearby and lots of other spots nearby in Downtown. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

We got the classic beef pepper plate and the curry steak and hamburg. There's 2 sizes on the beef pepper plate, classic or double. Double means double meat. I figured classic was going to be enough plus I added an extra egg. It wasn't enough. Go for the double, if you can. The curry plate was just enough for my other half. This was a busy place. Come around 3pm where there's less people and better opportunity for a open table so you don't need to wait. Parking is located in a 5 level parking structure behind the restaurant. Parking is free. There's street parking too. Nice place to take a family of four. Not good for large groups. It's a cozy place. They do have 4 or 5 tables outside. Go give them a try. It's pretty tasty. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and so happy I did! It's a moderate sized restaurant with a decent sized patio area for seating as well. There's 2 kiosks available for ordering but didn't work when we walked in. You order at the cashiers and the food will be brought out to you. We were welcomed when we first walked in. There was no wait but I were here at 4 PM on a Sunday. The place can definitely get packed during normal dining hours. WARNING: All meals come on a sizzling hot plate. Beef pepper rice - 10/5 SO DELICIOUS and the meat is so tender. Only complaint is the amount of beef is pretty minimal. I'm going to have to get the jumbo portion next time for more meat. Angus diced cut steak - 5/5 definitely a healthier option without all the rice. Theres a large portion of vegetables for those who don't want all the carbs. It does come with a side of white rice if you're more hungry. The garlic sauce is so good. Must add to your sizzling plate for a cohesive bite. It really combines your meal. Side note, leftovers are delicious the next day too. I brought it work and everyone was asking where I got it from. Must try! read more

Pepper Lunch - Classic Beef Pepper Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Alhambra, California

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