Lunch Break Make Ya Wanna Hollah! Finally checked out Pepper Lunch at Moanalua Shopping Center with my colleague! NEW Garlic Brisket Smoky brisket + roasted garlic, with mushrooms and onions. Served sizzling on an iron plate--stir 'em up and let all those flavors come together! Love the bright yellow decor, and you can smell the delicious aromas from the parking lot. Staff was friendly, and the food came out quick. Limited-time seasonal item through September 7. I usually have leftovers, but this time... WE CLEANED THE PLATE! read more

Pepper Lunch - Garlic brisket sizzling on an iron plate with mushrooms, onions, and rice--ready to stir 'em up! - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Pepper Lunch is one of those places that has a lot of hype surrounding it, but unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to the expectations for me. The concept is unique, but at the end of the day, it felt like a sizzling platter with meat; nothing more, nothing less. The sweet potato fries were decent, the service was okay, and the atmosphere felt a bit hectic and busy. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience, but it was one of those places where I felt like I could check it off the list after trying it once. If you're looking for a sizzling platter experience and don't mind spending a little more, you'll probably enjoy it. For me personally, it's more of a one-and-done spot, but I'm glad I got to see what the hype was about. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Food was just ok. Maybe I didn't know what to get or what sides to add to the dish to make it really good but just not a memorable place for me. Also if I have to add stuff on and pay for it just to make it good than it's not for me. Portions were small for what you pay for I thought. Service was pretty good. Food and drinks came out super fast. Ambiance was good. Open and wide. Will I ever go back? Probably not. read more

Located at the Moanalua Shopping center where they have a lot of dinning places and retail stores and lots of parking. First trying Peppers lunch and when you enter you need to go to the counter after looking and deciding what you want to order, then go to the order counter and place your order and you need to pay by charge card only into the order machine. After placing your order you get a number disk that you place on your table, then they will bring you your order and water and drinks that you ordered. I had the Angus diced beef plate which came out sizzling and you need to mix the beef and vegetables while adding a Garlic sauce or Sweet sauce depending what you want. Service was very fast and they serviced the tables occasionally checking if you need anything. Restaurant was clean and after customer left they picked up all the dishes and wiped down the tables. 1 Restroom shared by all, so make sure to knock before entering and lock the door after entering, it was very clean with seat covers and soap and towels. read more

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Loved everything about this place! I really like how your meal is served in a sizzling hot plate, so it stays hot while you eat. I tried the beef pepper rice, and it was amazing! It was peppery, just like the name suggests. The pasta dishes looked delicious too, so I'll definitely be back to try one next time. Highly recommend! read more

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I was so excited to try here after trying it years ago in Japan. Unfortunately it's definitely not as good as Japan. I got the classic one and it came out nice and hot but the meat wasn't that great service was good and quick. You order first at the screen and then sit down wherever there's an open seat. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've heard lots of good things about pepper lunch in the mainland and on island, so I was looking forward to trying it when it came to Honolulu. It's a bit inconvenient way for me but since they had a bogo free promotion I thought it was the best time to try it! As someone who cooks casually at home, I did think it tasted good but it is an easy thing to make and probably cheaper to do so. Also, for both the bowls we got, we had cartilage, which was weird to me because it was thinly sliced beef. To end on a more positive note, I thought their brown sauce was very delicious and the workers there were very diligent. I saw the wait staff, management, and kitchen working very hard and as fast as they could, as it was very busy. This is a place where you go when you're looking for a quick meal that isn't fast food! read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Stopped by as a party of 6 for lunch on a Monday around 11am. We were able to get one of the few larger tables and sit together. You order at a kiosk and they bring your food to the table. The place did fill up fast around 1130am with almost every table taken. The food was good! I've eaten at pepper lunch in many different countries so it's nice to see it made its way to Oahu. They have special sides and desserts which were nice. I gave the onion rings a try. Parking is available in the shopping center but during lunch hours it can get a bit busy. Overall it was a good experience! I'm glad they opened a shop in Hawaii. read more

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Pepper Lunch has been open since December of 2025 in the Moanalua Shopping Center on Valkenburgh Street. A Tokyo-based fast-casual restaurant chain. I finally decided to make my initial visit as they just recently began offering takeaway. Pepper Lunch sells its concept as a DIY teppanyaki experience; but I'm a single-guy and convenience is more of a priority. So, I missed having still raw meat / seafood on a 500 degree farenheit electric plate served to your plate, but walked in a little early at the 1130p pickup time and got my meal already bagged sitting on the front counter. I have to say my Jumbo Beef Pepper with egg ( an addition ) was delicious if underwhelming in presentation. The beef is certified Angus and served with garlic butter and corn. There is a lot of pepper mixed in...as one might expect. Normally, you would order on a touch display at the front counter. Perhaps another day. They were busy on this Wednesday lunch rush. They are open from 1030a till 900p everyday. Lots of stalls in the Moanalua Shopping Center but it also gets busy during oeak hours. Two entranceways and exits on both Valkenburgh aa d Warden Ave. They have plans for new locations in Waikiki and Kapahulu. read more

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We decided to give the beef pepper rice a try and it was not bad! It was also nice that they offered the option to add an egg to the order. The food wasn't too salty, it had the right amount of flavor. We were impressed that the food stayed pretty hot after about 20 minutes into eating! Make sure to mix your food once you get it, that way everything can be cooked well. Service was good as well. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Heard about this place but wanted to avoid the hype and the crowd. I remember when there was a line to get into this place not too long ago. Now that the hype is done had to check this place out. We arrived at 4:30 p.m. and of course it wasn't that busy missing the dinner rush on a Friday night. The restaurant is located A couple doors down From Ruby Tuesdays and Baskins & Robbins. The restaurant is not very big it is of course air conditioned and it has wooden chairs and tables (pic) I would guess it could probably seat around 40 to 50 people inside. It even has an in-house bathroom which was pretty clean. The protocol to order and sit is different. You can either find your seat and reserve it by having another person sit while you order or "kapu" it by leaving something on it. You then have to order through the kiosk and then assign a numbered electronic indicator. I Tell you the kind of messed up thing was on completing your order they have it set at 15% 18% 20% tip or custom and this is while you are ordering on your own through a kiosk yikes!! . Once you complete your order you put your indicator on the table and when your order is ready the staff will bring it out to you. The staff two girls and a young guy were super cool and I thought the customer service was awesome and they were friendly. The menu consisted of rice bowls consisting of beef or salmon etc and they even have premium Meats which is a lot more and they had some curries as well (Pic menu). They also had a beef kimchee bowl but wasnt sure how hot the kimchee was so didnt want to chance it... I not korean so played it safe and went with the combo beef salmon bowl $20 The food comes out on a sizzling platter and you mix the raw beef and it cooks on the sizzling plate with rice and corn and you eat it that way. A somewhat different dining experience. The menu items start at $16 and up depending on what you order. The portions was okay not too big not too small. They also had a sweet sauce and garlic sauce to add to your meal and I added a lot but in my opinion the meal was still on the bland side it needed alot more flavor!. The portions was okay and I thought it was kind of pricey for just rice and a little bit of meat. Would I try here again probably not just because they use margarine and not butter and margarine is almost like eating plastic but anyways not a bad experience cool friendly staff....More on the pricey side but definitely worth trying once. read more

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Pepper Lunch located by the Pearl Harbor Commissary & Navy Exchange, was a delightful surprise. It's conveniently situated across from Panda Express and next to Starbucks, though the small sign might go unnoticed. Parking is ample, but be prepared to share it with other food establishments and businesses. They had a touch-screen ordering system, which was straightforward. After paying, we picked up a number buzzer and chose our seating. Place had a good amount of seating and it was good that they also provided high chairs. The beef & shrimp combo and beef & salmon combo were both incredibly delicious. The flavors were so satisfying and flavorful that we were pleasantly surprised by their quality. Once your plate arrives, it's extremely hot, so immediately mix your ingredients on the hot black skillet and savor the experience. We devoured the entire plate, especially since it was our first meal of the day. To complement our main course, we ordered sweet potato fries and chicken. Pepper Lunch is highly recommended, and we're already planning our next visit to explore the rest of their menu. read more

Pepper Lunch - Salmon + Beef Plate - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It's a casual quick-service type restaurant located in Moanalua Center. This is my family's second time eating here for dinner, and we love it! The first time we came here for dinner, they had just opened for a few weeks. There was a queue line outside, but we didn't have to wait long to be seated at a table of 4. When we entered, someone showed us to our table. You order at a kiosk, so it's a quick and easy process. There are also options to add extra ingredients to any dish. Service has been good, even when they were busy. There are also two sauces on the table to add to your dish, sweet brown sauce or garlic soy. Our favorite dishes to order so far are the chicken creamy pasta and the pepper beef rice. There are also two sauces on the table to add to your dish, sweet brown sauce or garlic soy. Happy Eating! read more

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Food was good, but just not the restaurant for me personally. It is more of an experience thing in my opinion. You order the food, and it comes served uncooked on a hot plate, so you mix it around and wait for it to cook in front of you. I personally like my food served ready to eat, but other people don't and that's okay! The service was great though, very nice and helpful workers here. We ordered the shrimp tempura, french fries, Chicken Pepper lunch, Beef with Cream Pasta. And we liked the chicken option better! read more

Pepper Lunch - French Fries, Shrimp Tempura, Beef with Cream Pasta - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Very hot and sizzling /good n spicy. Aeon mall has some really good food got to love Japan! Quick and relaxing service Place is clean for a mall and so many places to eat My first time and was worth it! read more

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Simple food done right! Place your order using the kiosks at the front of the restaurant. You can choose from a variety of items on the menu. My favorite is the hamburger curry with a side of mushrooms. read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef and Egg With cheese - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Oh no, I forgot to take a picture of my dish before I ate!! Once again, the food and service were excellent! I find it's a good place to go for a meat craving, and there's vegetables and an egg too!! This is definitely a come as you are type of place for sure! I'll come here again! read more

Pepper Lunch - Oops! I forgot to take a photo of the food!! Well, you can tell it was delicious!! - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Quickly greeted. Directed to order using kiosks. The place is pretty small so it was very noticeable that there was a leak in the ceiling so you had to maneuver the tables and bucket and wet floor sign. Cool concept. Food tasted good. My biggest beef was the price you pay versus the quantity of food you receive. Each vegetable and/or topping that you add adds a other $2+ to the price--so things add up quickly. Food was brought out quickly with the exception of the karaage curry. The karaage was a little overcooked. The curry sauce was good flavor, but lacked depth. The bulgogi was good, just the portion was small for the price. Felt like it was more of a snack than a meal. Food taste and service was great. Prices/strategy/portion size, mehhh. Also I was given a not so clean spoon. read more

Pepper Lunch - Not so clean spoon - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Ate at Pepper Lunch again. Was a little more busy but the staff cleans the tables very quickly. This time I ate the shrimp and beef combo with a diet zero drink. The order arrived quickly considering how busy it was. Its a good idea to swirl the food around so the beef can cook more if you wanted or just eat it raw. Ha. I jumble it all together as pictured. It is very bright and happy during the day with the large windows. Happy looking bathroom as well for all genders. I reviewed on Google review and received the cute Pepper Lunch bag charm as seen below with my cat. There is a large parking lot and even if it always looks packed with cars, there are usually stalls open. read more

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Fast and good. I think we got our order in under 2 minutes. We sat down at 11:30 on a Wednesday and were quickly served sizzling platters of beef. As soon as you walk in the aroma of beef hangs in the air. Be careful around the plate, oil will pop off the plate and coat anything 2 inches around. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A bit different than other restaurants. You walk in, they seat you and when you're ready to order, you go up and place your order on the kiosk and pay. The service was fast. We got seated right away but we went shortly after lunch so it was not too busy. We placed our order and within minutes we got our food. However once you receive your food, they don't really check on you. The food was delicious but too peppery for some in the group. I personally was ok with the pepper. The portion was ok... could be better. Overall it was ok... not a place I'll go to often but worth a try. read more

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It was good to have your own sizzling plater of food. Food was good although not exceptional. Very good and delicious. read more

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Cool spot, opened Dec 2025. Wish I new about this place earlier, but now I do and will be getting their other dishes. The dishes start at a base price and you add on veggies, sauce, meats to you liking. They average $2.45 per add on, so the dish can add up quickly. But the portions are good. read more

I was excited to see that we have a Pepper Lunch here because my family and I really enjoyed eating at this chain in the Philippines! We came during dinner, so there was a short line, but since it was just the two of us, we were seated pretty quickly. You order at a screen, and they bring the food out to your table. My boyfriend and I both got the beef pepper rice--he went with the jumbo size. We each added an egg, and I also added onions to mine. The beef pepper rice was tasty and reminded me of how I remember it tasting in the Philippines. The portion felt a bit on the smaller side though, especially for the price, which is around $20. Service was fast and the workers checked up on us a few times during our meal. I'd come back again if I'm really craving it! Their other dishes and sides looked pretty as well. read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef pepper rice (added an egg and onions) - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We went their first time since opening. We were there on their opening day not knowing a new Resturant grand opening, the queue was very long towards Ruby Tuesday...we were going to eat at Ruby. It took us awhile eating at your eatery. It was very good and one Oder hood enough for two of us. Customer service all not great e crept the young gentleman there. The female server just stood at the ordering counter not check on their customers a bit full in front. Not sure I'll return there to eat again soon. The teppan is smoky grilling hot...a bit oily and greasy maybe less of the oily portion otherwise presentation alright read more

Easily a grab and go place tho to experience Pepper Lunch to its fullest one should really eat in. Got the black pepper beef jumbo size and it was satiating! I was so hungry yet it more than satisfying. Since it was my first time, I played with the two sauces left on the table and enjoyed it with a little of both ! Prices reasonable unless you get carried away with the add-ons. Thank you Pepper Lunch and gracious servers. Looking forward to returning. read more

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Came at 5 PM on a Thursday- finally, no Line. You walk in and there are several high tables for 2, and two seater tables 74 seater. We got their premium ribeye, which added mushrooms. Not much flavor though it was soft, not hard to chew. They have two sauces on the table (also salt and pepper). It would be good if we had like a ponzu sauce. I had the shrimp with pasta- in a picture it had mushrooms so I didn't order any mushrooms. However, when the dish came, it was literally just shrimp and pasta. This was the first time that we came so next time we know that it comes There are options to add different sides onto your order. You order from a kiosk with drop-down menus and pick a number on the left and add it to your table. They deliver the food. read more

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The photos on the kiosk does not reflect what you receive. When the food comes, you'll be disappointed. We ordered the garlic brisket pepper rice, and there were hardly any brisket pieces. Food comes in unseasoned with only 2 types of sauces and salt and pepper on the tables. Kinda disappointed in the portioning read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nice lunch spot and very busy with a line, always. Food is fast, hot and pretty good. Comes on a hot plate and still cooking so be careful. Based on ingredients seems to be a fusion of Japanese and Korean. Lots of seating, harder for bigger groups like ours. read more

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I liked how the rice and veggies came out on a hot sizzling plate - hot enough that it cooked the vegetables and tofu. I appreciated the 3 vegetarian options (tofu/veggies, kimchi tofu/veggies and a curry version). It would be nice to have a veggie pasta option. I also liked how you can customize the dish, such as reducing salt. The meal was tasty, tofu a little bland, but they have a garlic sauce on the table to add additional flavors. I wished they included more veggies though for the veggie option. The portion size was okay - no leftovers. You have the option of adding more toppings but the price adds up quickly. It was very busy the day I stopped by but food comes out quickly. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

this is my boyfriends favorite spot in hong kong and he was so excited to see a location open here in oahu! The food arrives super quickly, very hot, and very delicious. The service is great, the waiters are constantly asking if you need anything and always refilling water. The ambiance is a little loud and crowded, but this is a fast casual spot so I understand, it doesnt take away from the great lunch. I also got a free peppy plush keychain that I adore. I have already returned multiple times! read more

Pepper Lunch - normal plate with added egg and green onion - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Parking: located in strip mall with plenty parking Service: counter service Ambiance: casual Food: nothing too special - simple, customizable teppanyaki spreads in a hot pan. would rec getting one with curry and a side of fries. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love this place. Leaves a lasting smile on my face every time I come here. This place is located in the Moanalua Shopping Center. There is a lot of parking. This restaurant establishment does get busy all the time. They have a designated area to wait in line and everything goes pretty smoothly. You stand it line and wait for the server to tell you which is your table and you head straight to the self-serve kiosk. Once you order, you pay and sit at your table with a number. They quickly bring you your food. I've been to other Pepper Lunches and this one is small. However, they are fast and you get to eat shortly after. Currently, there is no take out available. Avoid parties of more than 4 if you can. The table layout accommodates 2-4 people and they have to push tables together to seat 5. The food is on the expensive side. It comes to you on a hot skillet and you essentially cook the food yourself. If you're not one to like this style of restaurant, this might not be the place for you. Still give it a try. The food quality is great. It's definitely not 5 star angus wagyu, but the experience and taste is great. You can customize each entree with a lot of add ons, including egg, mushrooms, garlic, cheese, etc. The staff is super friendly. They came around often and filled my drink at least 3 times without asking. Overall, if you don't mind waiting in line for 10 minutes or so, give this place a try, you won't regret it. read more

Pepper Lunch - Jumbo Pepper Lunch with Egg and Cheese. - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We decided to go back to Pepper Lunch. I Already tried their hamburger steak with curry gravy. I'm local so I thought it was gonna be brown gravy but it wasn't. I got the curry sauce after seeing my hamburger steak plain. It was pretty good. I decide to try something else off their menu which is their specialty. Beef Pepper. I saw on the menu that you can order it as a combo and i like shrimp so I got it with shrimp. I saw a girl order her plate with eggs sunny side up and she mixed it all in like tamago meshi. Maybe the egg was raw and cooked on your sizling platter. I knew i had to get eggs too. Oh for those who don't know tamago meshi is hot rice mixed with a raw egg and shoyu. I got through the menu quite quickly since I knew how to order from being there there first time. It's the same time as the first time. Quite crowded but we got to get a table. Two times twice crowded. I don't mind waiting for good food. Once seated and ordered the food comes out pretty quick. Everything was served on a sizling platter so it actually cooks while you're beginning to eat. You need to flip the meat and shrimp to cook both sides. There was a lot of shrimp but not so much meat. I thought it would be the other way around with more beef. I got to mix my egg with my rice and corn. I added their garlic shoyu to it and it was delicious. The beef was nice and tender like shabu shabu. The shrimp was good but was looking for butter. Maybe I should have asked but I used the garlic shoyu and I was good to go. I like their garlic shoyu. Everything was good and served piping hot. Be careful as the food really is still cooking on your platter. It's really hot. Depending on how you want your food done like maybe well done then just wait a while. It will continue to cook. There's lots of parking though you might have to walk a bit as the parking near Pepper Lunch seems to be always taken. read more

Pepper Lunch - The beef is getting cooked while I mix my egg in. You can see the color changing. - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Pepper Lunch opened its doors on December 12, 2025 becoming the first Japanese chain restaurant on the island of Oahu. This DIY Teppanyaki style experience brings your sizzling platter to your table in minutes from placing your order at the kiosk. Pepper Lunch provides quality, quantity, and quick service! Enjoy the sizzling platter WITH GREAT CARE!! Note: platter and food are very hot Interior is nicely lite, clean, and organized! Restrooms are located in the rear of the restaurant. Seating is tight, yet good for small groups. read more

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I been here twice and loved it twice first I ate their beef, then tried their pasta. Love it here... both times I ordered the jumbo. Service is fast and workers are friendly. Ambiance is loud, but not loud that u cannot hear yourself or ur guest. read more

Pepper Lunch - Cream Shrimp w/ mushrooms - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Pepper what... Heard about it...don't know much about it...but had to try it lol! You can find this cozy spot in the Moanalua Shopping Center so you know that parking won't be the issue...but the wait probably might be. First of all if your entire party is not present you must wait outside until they arrive and the staff will assign you a seat that's available so that when your order arrives you have a table...which is very necessary. Just knowing that you can create your own sizzle is a fun concept first of all knowing that you're getting something hot and crafted all by you. Yup and you order using the provided kiosk is easy you start with what base of rice or pasta with what type of protein which I choose beef and pasta and that's what comes with it all the pics you see are add one and that's where it can add up depending on what you'd like as I chose to add mushrooms and cheese and at $2.29 each I stopped there. You then pay and it won't take long for your order to arrive which was quite impressive and the sizzle itself was much more grand as it did go on for quite some time before it settles giving you enough time to capture that perfect pic but what I do love about it is the crust it gives as it sits in the hot skillet. I did get the Beef Aglio Olio Pasta which was yummy and the sauce came on the side making its grand entrance with the pour making it a fun interactive experience that I do see many do enjoy as well. The whole concept is fun and creative and see why many enjoy giving it a try and do recommend you do so as well though going early is recommended and if that's not your thing they do have curry and salads as well. Thank you! read more

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This place is very efficient with their service. There's a kiosk at the front where you can decide what you want to add on to your main dish. You're paying for everything little thing, so to me, $2 for an egg or cheese is a little much. The service was good, you can tell they're doing their best to get people through. The restaurant looks like a quick, cute Japanese place to eat at. I think what would get me to for 5 stars is if they allowed take-out. I think I get why they don't. But another thing that bothered me is that the dish was really bland by itself. You have to eat the dish with the sauces to taste nice. I actually give it a 3.5 but I'm rounding up. The experience is pretty cool tho, and it's nice knowing you're getting freshly made food. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Everyone has been excited about this new restaurant. It's the first Pepper Lunch on Oahu. Plenty of strip mall oarking is available. Upon entering, you order your doors at an automated kiosk. Choose your entree, add ons, and drink. A worker will ask how many in your party and assign a table for you. Prices are expensive so be aware, especially if you want to add on sides. Food came out super quick and piping hot on a sizzling skillet. I ordered the beef/chicken combo, and a jumbo pepper beef. Food was tasty and peppery. There's 2 sauces available to enhance flavors. A sweet brown sauce and a garlic soy sauce are available on your table. It's a good place to try but adding all the sides to your order might put your meal in the 30-35 dollar range. read more

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The hubby and I had lunch here today. The place was packed with a little wait. The service was excellent and the food was tasty. We got the chicken and beef pepper rice $19.99, salmon and beef pepper rice $19.99 with egg $2.49, sweet potato wedges $5.99 and a Tractor Strawberry Dragonfruit drink $3.99. You order your own food at the kiosk. They do not take cash. I love how the bowls came out sizzling with the ingredients inside. You can mix it and watch it cook. Either the manager or owner stopped by and gave us a tip about how to cook the food. He told us that there is butter inside of the rice, to push down and flatten that first. Then, mix in the proteins and sauce. I flattened out the rice and just let it brown for a bit, while I was mixing the proteins. When it had a bit of that crispy rice crust I mixed in the egg. Then, I added the sauces. They have two sauces: sweet brown and garlic soy. They were both good. I just mixed the two. The garlic soy was way more on the salty side. The strawberry dragonfruit drink tasted exactly like fruit punch. I liked it here and will be back. read more

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