Pepper Lunch

“The menu is interesting, the concept is solid, and the experience is fun.”

Henry J★★★★

Delicious Japanese comfort food that has been around for quite a while. I have visited since the place opened sometime around 2016, and I like that their menu has a wide variety of offerings compared to the past. I ordered beef & salmon rice and it was delicious. Although the Salmon didn't have seasoning which would have been preferred, the tables have their signature sauce which you can add yourself and balance it out. I wouldn't recommend the more "exotic" dishes if you're coming here the first time, because their signature rice series really is the best. You need to give the plate and foo

Marina Zemskaia★★★★

We recently visited this Pepper Lunch spot, hoping to avoid the massive line at new Irvine Spectrum location. I had high hopes - the photos looked amazing, the sizzling plate concept reminded me of Korean BBQ (which I love), and the whole vibe felt exciting and fun. The idea of your food finishing cooking right in front of you on a hot skillet is really cool. But here's the problem: the portion size, especially the meat, is just way too small for the price. The meat slices are super thin, and honestly, it doesn't even feel like a full meal unless you're someone who eats very lightly. If you'

Christine Rydwell★★★★

If the portion sizes were just slightly larger I would 100% give this place 5 stars. Our family of 4 had 2 Pepper steaks, the Teriyaki steak with white rice and the shrimp curry. I used some of the teriyaki sauce on my Pepper steak because it just needed some extra flavor and it definitely elevated the dish. Everything tasted great and was extremely hot, almost too hot to eat for at least 5 minutes after arriving. The issue I have is that I left feeling hungry. If the portion sizes were just slightly larger(especially since the price is high) I would give it 5 stars. Overall would come back bu

Marlon Ribunal★★★★★

Pepper Lunch has built its brand on that unmistakable sizzle — the sound of a hot iron plate arriving at your table, steam rising as you stir your meal in real time. It’s theatrical, comforting, and undeniably fun. But after several visits, I’ve landed on a firm truth: beef is my go-to. I always get it every time I visit a Pepper Lunch restaurant. There’s a reason for that. Their classic Pepper Rice with beef hits a perfect balance of simplicity and flavor. Thin slices of beef arrive slightly undercooked on the scorching hot plate, allowing you to control the doneness. Mixed with the sweet-sa