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    Red Pepper Asian

    4.4 (437 reviews)
    ModerateMalaysian, Thai, Chinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Madelyn A.

    I love stopping here to dine in for lunch. I've been coming here for years, the service is always consistent and amazing. Everything is always fresh and hot. This Szechuan shrimp is to die for!!! The hours to dine inside is limited, I think from 11am - 2:30 pm I think, but check before coming. Take out is always an option. Not bad for $14.00 right?? Great value

    Salt and pepper fish, small fried rice

    I got the salt and pepper fish with the fried rice. The portion size for a dinner entree at 15.45 (plus a processing fee??) was tiny. Only 9 pieces of fish about the size of a McDonald's nugget. We usually get a sizeable order from here every holiday and I'll rethink that in the future. Our children enjoyed their sesame chicken and rice. I'm very disappointed with my food.

    Calamari - gluten free!
    Debra R.

    We love it here. We moved away from the area and drive about 40 minutes to take a trip there. They can do so much gluten free. It is no nonsense and good clean food. It's always excellent. Today my basil tofu was a little salty. It's still excellent but it was not as excellent as usual. Still worth the trip as everything else is perfect. I would up taking a chicken chow fun home (gluten free) of course!

    Hunan shrimp
    Christine W.

    Excellent service at lunchtime. We were a little late to lunch, and they seated us immediately. Our food came out fast and with a complementary egg roll that tasted amazing & hot. Our drinks were refilled all the time. Definitely would be down to come back for another lunch sometime. The ambiance is nice, a cozy little restaurant with clean tables and chairs.

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    9 years ago

    This place never disappoints. Been coming here for 2 years now and its always good. I love the crispy eggplant! Its the bomb!

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    7 years ago

    Excellent food! The Singapore noodles were amazing... finally a good Chinese place in Raleigh

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    9 years ago

    From Malaysia. Have REAL Sarawak/Thai/3-layer Tea, not from powder. Hubby & friend got pad thai, I got black pepper steak. All very good.

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    11 years ago

    The food is very good, the prices reasonable, and the staff extremely helpful and friendly. What more could you ask?

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    9 years ago

    Fantastic lunch spot. Quick and friendly, not to mention the price is right. Thai Ice tea is the real deal.

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    11 years ago

    Got the beef chow mien and it was delicious! Should give this place a try. Service was very nice. Also they have a 100 rating.

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    12 years ago

    Wow! The food tasted so fresh and the service was excellent. Very clean restaurant as well. Will be back.

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    9 years ago

    Delicious, quick and friendly service, general chens chicken was awesome just the right amount of spicy..would go again

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    11 years ago

    fantastic it doesn't get any better. Phone in order ready when when you get there. Great folks great food.

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