Pepper Lunch is a cool concept and found inside a mini food court building in Riverton. Your order at the kiosk and then (quickly) your food is brought out to you. My son and I shared an order of miso soup and teriyaki beef. The beef came out on a hot skillet with veggies. I didn't expect the veggies to be cold, but after stirring them around the dish, they cooked and heated up. I think that's the point. The folks working were very friendly and happy to clean up our dishes when we finished our meal. I like the idea of unique food served in fun ways, so this was a win for me. I'll likely return and continue to browse the menu to try different things. read more

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Been waiting to try pepper Linch for months! It was easy to order at the kiosk! They have utensils napkins plates and water at the counter! Our food came out quickly and we grabbed a selection of sauces near the kiosk. The seating area was perfect for our group of 6 and a baby ! Tables were a bit small but we got our dishes on 3 tables and comfortable chairs! So good to get your food really hot ! We all loved our dishes and really liked our side order of onion rings and Karaage chicken ! Jumbo beef pepper w/ egg was huge - beef sizzling curry rice was perfect- two meat sizzling curry rice was really good - we really enjoyed the sweet soy sauce they had to add to our beef Very good. Kim Chee was excellent! This being our 1st visit we had a few questions and the employees there were very helpful. We'll be back to try more of their menu ! It was a good experience for sure. read more

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This is a fun place. I was super excited to try it so I brought a couple of friends so I could get more sizzle. You order at the kiosk and pay at the kiosk, then they bring the food and drinks to your table. The people working there were very nice. They have a few complementary sauces at the table. The seating area is nice and open and has a good view of part of the plaza. We ordered a few drinks. They have some good flavors that are unusual and refreshing. We ordered the meal with two hamburger patties. It comes with curry sauce. When you pour in the sauce it gives you a lot of sizzle. The food was delicious but I think next time I will get the steak because it looked incredible. I also tried the chicken Karaage. I liked all the flavors and I think I would order the chicken again. The menu has a lot to offer and I am intrigued with the pastas. I will definitely be back in the future. Just a quick tip, I intentionally wore a shirt that was a darker color so that I didn't have to worry about the sizzling spattering my shirt. I am glad that I had the foresight but if you wear a lighter color, you will just have to sit back and wait a moment for the sizzle to stop but in my opinion, it is well worth it. Thank you for the delicious food and drinks. read more

Pepper Lunch - Tractor Mandarin Cardamom, Tractor Strawberry Dragonfruit and Sprite - Seafood Near Me - Riverton, Utah

We are rarely in the Riverton area but had heard about this place so after an exhausting visit to IKEA, we decided to try Pepper Lunch. The ambiance is that of a mall food court minus the mall. It is nice and comfortable enough. You order at a kiosk and they bring the food to your table. A concept that is more and more common these days that I have very mixed feelings about. Let's get my gripes out of the way first. It is expensive. Drinks are overpriced at 3.50 - 3.75 for a fountain or bottled drink. This seems to be the new norm and I absolutely refuse to buy in. I will be one of those weirdos that carries around a water bottle everywhere I go before I pay that much for soda. Also, they have Pepsi products instead of Coke. Ugh. Let's move on to the food. The options are a little overwhelming and could benefit from a bit more explanation and recommendations. The kiosk system is not my fave for this type of place for those reasons. I also don't love that they still want a full 20% tip for a not full service place. I will say that the service we did receive was fast and friendly. They do offer free refills on the expensive soda but you can't get it yourself. I ended up going with the hamburger and beef curry. The food came out very fast but was so hot I did have to wait a good 10 minutes before I could actually dig in without getting a 2nd degree burn in my mouth. The sizzling platter, while a fun concept does splatter hot liquid if you get too close so be careful. The hamburg steak was okay, nothing to write home about. The beef was quite good as was the onion. I just wished there was more of it. The curry sauce was tasty but I wished it was spicier. I really would have loved to add on some cheese and kimchi to this dish but add ons are another 2.00 each and it just didn't seem worth it on top of the already high cost. The food was fresh, good quality and reasonably tasty. I was really excited to try this place but I wasn't exactly blown away. If I'm in the area again, I may give it another shot and try something different but it's not something I'd go out of my way to get on the reg. read more

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I love pepper lunch and was so excited to find out there's one in Utah! It's tucked inside a little food court in the plaza looking at the park which I missed the first time because I thought it'd be a restaurant. We ordered the beef pepper rice and a pasta with chicken and mushroom! You order from the kiosk, but have the option to order through the staff. They were fairly quick with the food and the meal was delicious with a nice view! read more

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I really wanted to like this spot, really cool concept, but it fell flat for me. It's in a little shares space kind of like a food court. I got the pepper beef and it was bland, I constantly added the seasoning provided and maybe that's the point is you season it to taste. Cool presentation. You order off a touch screen and they deliver it to you sizzling hot and you stir everything together to cook it. read more

Pepper Lunch - Seafood Near Me - Riverton, Utah

I've never been to this part of town and I love the Riverton mall here. It's energetic and vibrant with lots of other cool stores and restaurants. The food is good (maybe a tad bit too hot - hot as in temperature) but I'm not sure if it was worth the money. I ordered the beef jumbo and my husband ordered the chicken. Both plates came out super fast and sizzling hot. We burned our mouths a couple times trying to eat our food. The food tasted good but for $19 it was very not worth it. They only put a tiny amount of meat on our plates, and even when I ordered jumbo plate it was not enough. I can go to Asian market and get 3 boxes of sliced beef with that price and it'll taste the same searing the meat on a pan. Good experience but not going back for that price point. read more

So happy to see Pepper Lunch in Utah! I liked being able to order yourself on the screen as it easily shows which items are customizable. I ordered the beef pepper rice and the beef aglio olio pasta. Both were very good. Since they come out on hot stone plates, it kept the food warm the whole time. The employees were nice and checked in a couple times. read more

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This place has a cool idea--hot plates that cook your food right in front of you! My wife and I both got rice dishes, and they were so yummy and had a little bit of black pepper in them. The ordering was easy, and we got our food right away. There is ample seating now since there are only 2 restaurants in the space that used to have 4. (The Coffee shop and the chicken shop are not there anymore. Pepper Lunch took over the Ramen shop.) We can't wait to go back and try the noodle dishes and other things on the menu. read more

Pepper Lunch - Chicken & Salmon Pepper Rice Combo - Seafood Near Me - Riverton, Utah

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There's an ordering kiosk that makes it really easy to place your order. The food comes out sizzling and very quick. My favorite was the kimchi one, it had lots of flavor. The fries were also very good! read more

Pepper Lunch - Seafood Near Me - Riverton, Utah

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So glad we have a Pepper Lunch here now. Riverton of all places - credit to Mountain View Village whose brought a lot of businesses lately. First time I tried Pepper Lunch was in LV Chinatown. The food is good as expected. It is self serve to place your order and they bring the food out to you. My only gripe is the Beef pepper rice I ordered came with very little meat. I remember getting a lot more in the LV location. Hopefully management can make these changes. I didn't feel that the $15 price justifies the amount of meat that came with the food. On a positive, the staff were really friendly and helpful. I do recommend the Chicken karaage curry. Overall it may be worth it to try this place if you like food on a sizzling platter. read more

The food is excellent taste and quality. Service is friendly. The food is made to order, so expect 5-10 Minutes to get your food. The restaurant is in a food court like atmosphere. read more

Pepper Lunch - Chicken & Hamburg & Chicken Sizzling Curry Rice and Cream Shrimp Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Riverton, Utah

Craving Japanese, I decided to stop in. When I walked in, I was told you have to order at the kiosk would've been nice if there was a sign posted instead of just being told. The place itself is cute, with a couple of other food spots inside, and it seemed family-friendly. As for the food: the salmon and shrimp were good, but the beef and chicken weren't for me. The beef tasted like the thin slices you'd get at a hot pot (which I personally can't stand). If you like hot pot, you might actually enjoy it--but I didn't. Overall, the food was just okay, nothing that makes me want to come back. read more

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I moved from San Francisco to Utah about three years ago, and one of the things I've missed the most is the food--especially the unique spots you can find in the Bay Area. So when I heard that Pepper Lunch opened here, I had to check it out and see if it lived up to the one I loved in Milpitas, California. Spoiler alert: it absolutely does! My favorite is the Beef Pepper Lunch--served sizzling hot in a cast iron bowl, with sweet corn, tender beef, and that amazing signature sauce that soaks into the rice as it cooks right in front of you. It's simple, comforting, and packed with flavor. I loved it so much, I went for the JUMBO version... and yes, I finished every bite (no shame, just joy ). The service was just as warm as the food. I was greeted kindly by the staff, and when I mentioned I'd been to the Milpitas location, they shared how this Utah spot is essentially the same at heart--just with different ownership. It made the experience feel even more connected and welcoming. If I had one small wish, it's that they had their own standalone restaurant rather than being tucked into a food court. The food and experience deserve a spotlight of their own! I'm beyond happy to have Pepper Lunch here in Utah--and even better, it's close to where I live! I'll definitely be back (probably often). If you've never tried it, you're seriously missing out. read more

Really tasty, my only complaint is that its kind spendy for really just being meat and rice on a hot plate. I LOVE this kind of food but didn't feel like the price made sense. Service was good for over the counter, ambiance-wise this just sits in front of the mall so nothing really noteworthy about it. read more

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This is a big get for MVV. It seems like locations in the food court struggle to bring in customers and stay in business. I do not think it will be an issue for Pepper Lunch - as it is extremely unique and delicious. I love a fast casual place that tastes like GOOD QUALITY FOOD. I am so excited this is around. I will definitely be coming back! read more

I'm so glad we have a pepper lunch in Utah now!! I love everything the food comes out so fast and the portions are great! I will say it's a little pricey but I'll still get it every now and then! I like that it's at at mall plaza cause I can eat and then shop again haha! read more

We were excited to see a Pepper Lunch open in Utah, we frequently visited the restaurant in Milpitas, CA and loved the meals. We also ate at the Irvine, CA location. Our expectations were already set from our past experiences Riverton missed for us, but if you have never been you might like what is offered. Riverton's food did not taste right. We ordered three sizzling beef plates and were served three plates which the meal was over seasoned with pepper. Yeah I know "pepper lunch" but we have been many times.... In Milpitas we always were asked about our meal, yet nobody could be bothered to even check with us in Riverton, hence my review on Yelp. Milpitas I think was the first USA restaurant for the chain coming over from Japan. Irvine was not as good as Milpitas (but the meal tasted right) and Riverton was a lot less than Irvine. Pepper Lunch is expanding, but the chain has lost what made the restaurant likable- quality of the meal, portion size, taste, friendliness.... In Milpitas there was always a line of people waiting for a table The portions and quality of the meal was much better in the past. Maybe it's inflation. Riverton only shares the name of a good restaurant and will likely leave you with the sense you just ate at an expensive fast food restaurant. read more

Absolutely loved it! The food is so unique--it arrives sizzling on a skillet and the flavors are incredible. Everything tasted fresh and perfectly cooked. Service was fast and friendly, and the atmosphere is really nice. Conveniently located right in Mountain View Village. Definitely coming back! read more

Excellent dishes and A+ service. As promised, a fantastic food experience was had by all. I recommend the sizzling curry and beef pepper rice; and while you're at it, go with some old friends and share some onion rings (which pair surprisingly well)! Glad Utah finally got our Pepper Lunch! Will be back! read more

Pepper Lunch - Salmon pepper rice sub noodles, beef pepper rice, and hamburger & chicken sizzling curry..... nomnomnom - Seafood Near Me - Riverton, Utah

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So delicious! Great addition to a locale with not enough Asian food options. I love their curry sauce and always add mushrooms and onions.

Where do I even begin, this was the best food I have ever had! Not only taste but experience, I got to be my own little chef! Recommend to everyone! Will be coming back this place deserves a Michelin Star! read more

Great food. It's brought out on a skillet and the food options are great and quick service.

Great service. The food is full of flavor. We got The pepper beef kimchi rice and chicken cream noodle. They were both delicious. read more

I was excited to try this spot out because utah doesn't have one. portions are small compared to the picture & it kind of lack flavors. a bit pricey for what you get. read more

We both had the pepper steak rice and panko shrimp. The food was hot and fresh. The owner walked us through cooking our food at the table. read more

Pepper Lunch - Pepper Steak and Panko Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Riverton, Utah

If you enjoy rice and noodle bowls, this is a great spot! They offer two delicious soy sauce flavors -- garlic and sweet -- both full of flavor and perfect with the dishes. Everything was fresh and tasty, and I'll definitely be coming back again. read more

It's a little pricey with a smaller food ratio but a fun experience and great flavors

So good! Love having a new spot that isn't a local chain. I hope they do well - the location seems to struggle.

We used to frequent the Irvine, CA location when we lived there- so excited we can have pepper lunch again now that we live in Utah! A little far from us in Orem, but it's worth the occasional drive. Beef pepper rice with an egg and cheese was excellent as always, and the sweet potato wedges were very good. read more

Great experience great food. Good service. Pippin hot meal worth enjoying! It was fun to mix it and cook it ourselves to add what you want to do it to have it taste the way you want it. read more

I ordered the teriyaki bowl, it was pretty good. I just wish that that portions were a bit bigger.

The food is fast and fresh! The service is fantastic. It's the perfect place to eat and then go to a movie at the Cinemark nearby! All of the staff are attentive. They were especially considerate of my lactose intolerance. read more

The food was amazing per usual, but the service. The service was beyond! The workers always checked up on my friend and I, asked if we needed anything else or if we needed refills on our drinks. Service was superb I had to write this review. In addition, the place was very clean and they made sure to take our plates once we were done with them. read more

a must try. Food is hot sizzling. Flavor galore! Presentation Flavor Atmoshpere a 10/10

The food was amazing! I loved the atmosphere and the staff were incredibly friendly! I definitely will be coming back soon!

The food was excellent! The experience is amazing how they serve the food on platter and it cooks in front of you. The service was very quick and the servers were very nice. I will definitely be coming back. read more