Pepper Lunch

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 but would look into ordering more food!

This place might somehow have the best fries in OC. Crisp and seasoned on the outside, fluffy in the middle. Karage chicken is solid. There's lots of customers but I don't think I've ever really waited to order and food comes out quickly, hot and fresh. It's a really good lunch spot if you're on the clock to get back to work. I've been there 3 times and got the pepper rice bowl (shrimp and chicken) which is big and tasty but benefits from a sauce which is fine because they've got a couple good sauces that I think are just free.

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 food some time to cook and cool, so it's not suitable for those who need to eat in a hurry. One thing I would change is the portion size, they should make it a little larger because I wasn't full after

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're a guy or just generally have a regular appetite, one dish won't cut it. I also tried the noodle dish and was pretty disappointed. Not only was the portion of meat small there too, but the noodles

Great lunch experience, the plate is sizzling when brought to the table. This place is a hit, and you know that because there is a line at lunch! The location is a bit small for the number of clients they have. And it took a good 15 minutes to get our food.