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Pepper Lunch - Irvine Spectrum

4.6 (581 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Fast Food
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Salmon Pepper Rice & Kimchi Beef Pepper Rice
Sarah T.

Very late to the game, but finally got to try Pepper Lunch after seeing all of their sizzling plates on my feed! We went here for OC Restaurant week and got the beef kimchi and salmon (+ kimchi) pepper rice. They were both so yummy but my favorite was definitely the beef kimchi. It was so fun to cook the meat and mix it all up. The food also came out super fast.

Nancy L.

Pepper Lunch is located at Irvine Spectrum near the movie theater. It has ample indoor and patio seating. You can order different combos and it comes out on a sizzling hot plate. The food is delicious and well seasoned. The service was good and it was very nice to sit at the patio and people watch.

Martin Q.

We wanted to try something new and this place seemed to be like hot stones places I been to before. I regret going in with expectations but when the sizzlin hot stone came out I got really excited. Overall this place was a solid 3/5 and keep going to see why! You order on a kiosk to get it delivered to your table. That is always nice but the cost for the feed feels like it should be a table service experience. I got the salmon and beef pepper rice combo. You get the hot stone with the meat uncooked. Don't make the mistake I did and forget to season your meat before cooking it. My partner did that and we noticed a flavor difference but overall the flavor was not the best. For a placed called pepper lunch, and not tasting it in the dish was pretty surprising, however I was happy to see the salt and pepper shakers at each table. It gives me the feel that is may be how the place works. The salmon was pretty bland but the beef was solid. If I were to come back I would not get any type of salmon and to their beef dishes. My partner had the chicken and beef and would agree. It gets a 3/5 due to the overall flavor, taxte and cost

Curry combo
Danica V.

Great option for a casual dining in the spectrum. Order at kiosk, grab a number, grab a table and they'll deliver your food Great options for all, from pepper steak to salmon to curry burger patty, don't skimp on their chicken karage Overall recommend it to check out

Menu 3.20.26
Mimi J.

Review 54/365 Day Challenge Finally trying pepper lunch w my mommie besties. Came here on a Friday right b4 they open at 11 a.m. was waiting patiently for them to open. What i ordered Jumbo beef sizzling rice plate. I liked the bowl. Was hoping to love it since I've seen it around and a friend told mee about it. It's a bit on the bland side. Even adding the garlic soy like sauce. I added a lot too to give it some more flavoring. It's more on the peppery side and can taste the oil from the butter. Like a Peppery & buttery taste. They use Iteon brand green teas. It's good. One of our fav green teas. Associate Ashley Is friendly. Restaurant is a fast food eatery. Received our plates pretty fast but possibly since we were one of the 1st customers there when it opened at 11 am. They have an ordering kiosk where you order, put the # of your buzzer that's next to the kiosk. so associate know which table you're siting at if your dining there. Restaurant is clean with lots of table indoor and covered outdoor patio seatings. Located in Irvine Spectrum next to THE DIVE & SilverLake ramen. Lots of Parking in the parking structure or parking lot area. Highly suggest parking towards Javier's restaurant or Improv comedy side.

Beef Pepper Rice
Mary A.

Located near Regal and Silverlake Ramen, this spot is great for a quick bite. There's plenty of seating both inside and outside, and ordering through the self-service kiosk makes everything fast and easy. Service was quick and smooth. We ordered the regular and jumbo beef pepper rice ($36 total). The dish itself is flavorful and the meat is tasty, but I do wish there was more protein for the price. Still, a solid option when you want something quick and satisfying.

Betty G.

I had Pepper Lunch once 2years ago when I was in Bangkok. The restaurant was located inside the big Princess Hotel where we stayed. But it's pretty popular in the Asia, mostly in the malls and at the food courts. All locations appeared to always being busy with long wait. When I saw it at the Irvine Spectrum, thought I'd give it a try and see if it's any different here at our hometown. Had the beef pepper rice, their main item and most selling on the menu, I think. It's good but too basic for me (just beef and rice). I wouldn't go out of my way to find it but it's convenient while you're shopping but don't have much time and just wanted a quick bite.

Mylinda T.

Quality was decent, about what I usually expect here,it was my first time at the spectrum location and the service was very friendly. The main reason for my review is the portion size it was surprisingly small and barely covered the bottom of the skillet, which felt pretty underwhelming for the price. Keep in mind the dish pictured doesn't come with mushrooms and I added them on for an additional (1.99) which is the price for any additional topping such as green onion, corn, egg, cucumber, onion. So if I didn't add a topping even more of the skillet would be showing.

Willie L.

Visited this new location in the Spectrum. It's a great place to have dinner with friends. Orders are taken via the kiosk and the food is delivered to you at the table. Sizzling plate that Kees your food cooking while you eat. They had a promotion for the original beef plate when I visited. Added an egg with the beef plate for added richness.

Beef Pepper Rice
Vincent V.

This might satisfy some people, but to us it was a pretty mediocre meal with lack of flavor in the meat and the overall meal is that of a weekday quick meal you whip up in a pinch. You order at the counter and it took awhile for our food to come, and the ambiance is just a quick fast food place at the spectrum mall. One of the handful they they have. Glad to try it, but will not be returning

Hamburg & Beef Sizzling Curry Rice
Connie T.

It's been such a long time since I've had Pepper Lunch--I really missed it! You order on the iPad, take a number, and find your seat. Service was great; water was brought out right away as soon as we sat down. The location at Irvine Spectrum adds to the fun ambiance with so many restaurants nearby. Everything came out piping hot! I ordered the curry beef with hamburger meat and mixed the rice right into the sizzling plate--so good. I also added cheese and it made the dish even more delicious. My mom ordered the salmon and beef, and surprisingly, everything on her plate was also perfectly hot and fully cooked. My husband ordered the same as mine, just without the cheese. Overall, such a satisfying and nostalgic meal--I can't wait to come back again!

Amara T.

Place was really good! Nice ambiance. Food was served fast server was very nice! It was pretty cool to be able to cook the food to my own liking.

Nancy T.

Quick service meal - fast paced, order and sit down. This location's flavor was lacking. I'm used to having more umami in the meat/sizzling plate, but even after adding the table sauces it was still unfulfilling. I missed having a pepper lunch around us but this one didn't hit the spot at all.

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Delicious, I got the hamburger and beef curry. Tiff was serving us and brought us free fries!

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i got the beef jumbo plate and it was underwhelming. O did not taste the garlic butter at all... could be better.

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