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    Pepper Tavern

    4.6 (245 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:30 am (Next day)
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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Tea Smoked Duck 樟茶鸭 Stinky Tofu W/ Chopped Chilies 剁椒臭豆腐 Garlic Cucumber 凉拌黄瓜
    Han L.

    The tea smoked duck did have the taste of tea and was leaner than expected. Though I would prefer the duck to be juicier but perhaps that is more difficult with a smoke cook. The pickles were delicious. The stinky tofu did have a bit funk but we were used to funkier tofu from other places. A good and simple take out order. I would say everything was worth its price.

    Dan Dan Noodles 担担面.
    Anna B.

    I probably have tried Sichuan cuisine food in the past, don't remember when and where. Everything we tried was tasty, balancing spicy and savory flavor profiles together. I recommend ordering Cumin Beef, Street Style Chow Mein, and Garlic A Choy here. I had leftovers of Chow Mein and it was just as yummy if not better heated up the next day. Sharing size portions that enough between 3-4 people if splitting 4 dishes. I didn't really like their Dan Dan Noodles or the White Rabbit cocktail. I'm used to traditional peanut flavor sauce Dan Dan Noodles and Pepper Tavern's mild spicy version was too bland despite the spice profile. The cocktail had too much ice, not enough White Rabbit candy flavor, and the Soju aftertaste was too sharp for me.

    Chris Y.

    Dropped by this LA Sichuan Cuisine spot on W Valley Blvd after a friend hyped it up as a new Trendy Check-in Spot, and wow, they weren't kidding. Super chill vibe, but the food is all business--Authentic Sichuan Cuisine with serious heat. The chili oil had that deep, fragrant kick, not just random spice. Every bite was like, boom, flavor bomb!!! Portions were solid, everything came out hot and fresh, and the spice built up in the best way. Very Tasty!!! Totally bookmarking this place for my next Sichuan craving :)

    Ange F.

    This restaurant is so fun! Each dish that came out was so delicious and flavorful! We had an order of chicken wings that came out slightly undercooked and we let them know immediately. Customer service was great--they came out with a new order almost immediately. Ambiance was lively, if you sat outside! They had a live performer singing popular chinese ballads, and she was very talented! I recommend this fun place to eat, with friends and/or families!

    Diana L.

    The location has had many different restaurants, I think this one may be the first we've visited. I would give it a 3.5 if half stars were permitted. It's got a small parking lot in the back. We ordered the fried fish, stinky tofu, fish maw, and the frogs. Everything was pretty good, spicy and oily as expected, but nothing really stood out to me. The bill came out to be $170 before tips.

    Fried Lamb Skewers (5) 羊肉串串 (5)
    Yvonne B.

    If you want authentic Sichuan cuisine, go to Pepper Tavern. The flavors will not disappoint. I tried a bit of all of their signature dishes: Spicy Frog, Smoked Tea Duck, Lamb Skewers, and Cauliflower. The Duck was incredible tender and crispy at the skin. The lamb skewers were decent in size and freshness while my favorite had to be the frog. The chili soup wasn't overly spicy and I found it to be tasty with a kick of spice. As for the staff, they were very courteous and checked up on us often. Love how efficient it was to order via QR code and receive our food promptly. Highly recommend this casual eatery! On certain nights, they even offer live music and entertainment.

    Erika T.

    Parking can be tough but the restaurant is big- great for large parties. Tons of indoor and outdoor seating and is more of a family style restaurant. The service was good and the food came out quick. Nothing amazing tasting but overall tasted good. It seems like it would be a good place to visit late at night!

    Lotus fries
    Darren L.

    Overall they have some yummy dishes. I've seen this place on Yelp but haven't bothered to try until now. Lotus root fries were probably my favorite dish. I like lotus root in general so turning them into fries was very good. very crunchy but not hard crunchy and seasoned nicely with the Sichuan seasoning. Dry pot cauliflower was decent. Texture wise I prefer it to be more cooked to be very lightly crunchy with a bite to it. Stinky tofu with chilies was good overall, with the flavor all combining nicely in a spicy and garlicky taste. The green pepper beef was somewhat disappointing. while the amount of meat was excellent, I would have prefer less meat with higher quality meat. I was expecting something more tender but there was more of a bite to it. Generally I don't like beef for this reason. Flavor was fine and similar to what I've had for this type of dish. it sits on top of a bed of bean sprouts.

    Spicy fish and shredded cabbage first!
    Shirley W.

    Came here on a Friday night and there's surprisingly a good amount of people here. This restaurant/location has always been pretty empty when Ho Kee was here, but it's definitely a lot more lively now. The decor makes it nice. The music and the atmosphere is like a outdoor dining nightlife vibe. They also have someone who does live singing here! Parking here is generally pretty easy, but once the parking lot in the back is full, it's best to do street parking. There is plenty of street parking since it's in a residential neighborhood. We had several entrees, from the smoked duck, cabbage, spicy fish, "fries", i'm not sure what the menu items were called tbh haha. Although, I actually liked the cabbage here the best lol. They specialize in spicy dishes, so even the mild here was actually really spicy for me. It was still pretty delicious though! The meals explode in flavor and in spice. Everything was pleasantly tasty, and the vibes here are very nice for a sit down time to hang with your friends and drink.

    Dessert
    Hsiao-Wei C.

    The food is good and the staff is nice. We enjoyed having dinner here. The dessert is really delicious.

    Chili Oil Boiled Beef And Tofu 豆花水煮牛
    Sammi S.

    Came with my colleague the other day, and the beef was SO tender and the tofu was flavorful! This has been here for a while but the decor and the vibes here are great for a casual meal. The service is pretty limited as you order via QR code but sometimes I do prefer it that way. The food is a little spicier than I am typically able to handle but that is on me~ I will practice to get better because this is delicious!

    Tony Z.

    Decided to try this place on a whim since we passed by and noticed the cute lights hanging outside. To our surprise, it was better than expected. We ordered way too much for 4, but thoroughly enjoyed everything. The chicken was a little salty but everything else was on point and authentic. The price is also super affordable! We will be back.

    Spicy Dry Pot Shrimp
    Yizhuo Z.

    This is one of our go-to spots for authentic spicy Chinese food. Dishes are delicious. The service is great and the staff make you feel welcome. Plus, the background music outside adds to the overall dining experience.

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