This is my second time dining at pepper lunch and I've been lucky enough to have Ashley as my server again! Aside from how warm and friendly she is, she went above and beyond to answer all of my questions. I couldn't recommend this place, and her, enough!! read more

I came here with my wife on a random day and we both really enjoyed this place. I got the beef pepper rice, she got the kimchi beef pepper rice, and we shared a side of onion rings. Simple, straightforward dishes (literally beef, rice, corn, green onions, and pepper) but the flavor was spot on and it was very satisfying. We've tried to come here a couple times before (but failed miserably due to the long lines during rush hour) but we came at an off time and were able to seat ourselves very quickly. Ordering is done through a kiosk and the portions are generous for the price. Inside, there are plenty of tables and seats thought it definitely fills up quickly during peak hours. Parking isn't an issue since it's at the Spectrum. Overall, tasty food, quick service, and a great spot! We'll definitely come back again. read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef pepper rice, kimchi beef pepper rice, and a side of onion rings - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

A newer Pepper Lunch location in the Irvine Spectrum. Was super happy to hear they opened one nearby. Can get crowded around lunch time so good to get there early on the weekdays. You order on a touchscreen kiosk and can seat yourself and they will bring out your meal. On par for Pepper Lunch. I always enjoy the sizzling beef pepper rice. I love the sweet sauce they serve with their plates. When you're in the mood for a good fried rice.... read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef Pepper Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

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. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

My family and I love visiting Pepper Lunch. We have been to three different locations. This location hit the spot! It's a perfect lunch spot when you need a break from shopping. It is easy to find. This location has both indoor and outdoor seating. It is clean and the food came out promptly. Our food came out on a cast iron plate with raw sliced beef or salmon and cooked rice plus cooked veggies. As it's sizzling, we stir it up with sauce of our choice. Be sure to let it cool down before eating.The protein was a good portion as well as the rice. If you enjoy the novelty of a sizzling plate like us, then come give it a try! read more

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Have been here several times. Good food and good service. Shoutout to Ash who was super polite and helpful on our visit today.

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. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

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Had Natalie as our server today, she was very nice and helpful and made our experience great. Our meal was delicious and we will be returning soon. read more

Soooo good. The waitress was super friendly and helpful. There was a line but it went by fast so don't worry about the wait. There's a wait for a reason! For being beef and rice the flavors were exception and the brown sauce took it next level. Nice experience with it coming out sizzling. I would say the prices were super reasonable for quality and experience. Loved it and will be back! read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef pepper rice, add onion! - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

My work team recently had lunch at Pepper...uh...Lunch. The food was great, fresh and flavorful. Their gimmick of letting you cook your food yourself on a (very) hot cast iron dish is fun and works well. What set our visit apart though, was the service! Ash and the rest of the team were very friendly and attentive and expertly handled our group of thirteen while noticeably not missing a beat with other customers. I would highly recommend checking out this location if you are looking great service, fresh and flavorful food, paired with a fun experience! read more

My husband and I went to dinner and a movie over the weekend. We stopped at Pepper Lunch for dinner and ordered the Jumbo Beef Pepper Rice with add-ons (egg, sliced garlic chips, cabbage & kale). We ordered at the kiosk. My husband went to grab a table while I paid and got a buzzer. I would have preferred to be seated inside but we found seating on the patio where it was quite warm. The server brought us some water cups while we waited. Our food came out on a large cast iron plate with mostly raw sliced beef, egg, and cooked rice plus cooked veggies. As it's sizzling, you are to mix it up, sauce it up, and let it cool down enough to eat it. We were Pepper Lunch novices and had never been before but it's fairly straightforward. Just remember not to touch the cast iron pan as it's very HOT. If you're a fan of fried rice, this is your mecca. I enjoyed the meal immensely. I think next time I'd add on an extra sauce because we only opted for the sauces at the table which did not have that savory oomph we wanted. The food was very hot once cooked but it was comforting. The novelty of having it presented at your table and then mixing it up is very Asian. I liked the concept, my husband was so-so. The Jumbo platter was big enough to share and we did not have any leftovers, so that was a win. Service was fine considering you're essentially cooking your food on a hot pan at the table. We enjoyed our visit and liked that it was really close to the movie theater. Check it out the next time you're at the Irvine Spectrum. read more

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The staff was super friendly. All of them were great, but Nate was the only name I remembered. Everyone was so helpful and kind and gave the best customer service. The food has a lot of flavor. I got the kimchi beef and added egg. The concept of the place is great. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

I absolutely love Pepper Lunch--this place never disappoints. Every time I come, it hits exactly the way I want it to. The meat is always super soft, perfectly fatty, and cooked just right, and the rice is so flavorful, especially as it sizzles on the hot plate. I always add extra garlic and onion sauce, which takes it to another level. The whole experience is just so fun and satisfying, from cooking it yourself to that first bite. Shoutout to the workers at this location too--they're amazing. We came in about 20 minutes before closing because we were starving and seriously craving Pepper Lunch, and they were so kind and welcoming about it. read more

Pepper Lunch - Kimchi Beef Pepper Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

It's hard for me to go to a lot of places because I have a lot of dietary restrictions but Ash reassured me that I can order food in a way to fit my needs. Ash was very informative and helpful!! The food was delicious. I will be back again. read more

it was my first trying this place and safe to say i'd come back here. It was busy during the lunch time but all staff were great and accommodating. Darren was especially kind in serving our food and making sure we had all we ordered read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef Pepper Rice and Kimchi Beef Pepper Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

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This was our first time visiting Pepper Lunch at the Spectrum (near the theaters) Orders are easily placed using either of their two kiosks. We ordered the beef pepper rice jumbo with one egg thinking the portion was big enough to share. Apparently, we were wrong. For the price point (nearly $20), it was incredibly expensive for the disappointing amount of food we received. Since it was busy from the Memorial Day weekend crowd, I wonder if there was a mix up and we were served the regular size instead of jumbo portion. Staff were nice and did their best to clear and clean the tables for other customers. read more

Great spot for a casual dinner in Irvine spectrum. There was a line outside when we went but probably waited at most 20min. Once you're in, you order on the touch screens and then they seat you at a table. We got the chicken and beef combo, all their dishes come on a sizzle hot plate. You mix the meat rice and veggies together on the hot plate essentially cooking it at your table. The beef comes rare and the chicken is already cooked for safety. You can add-on an egg and cheese too which is good. We also got the tempura shrimp for starter which was light and fluffy. read more

Pepper Lunch - Chicken & Beef Pepper Rice Combo - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

this restaurant was so delightful. The ordering process was easy, the location was convenient, and the food was scrumdiddlyumptious. Would totally recommend the rice. Looking forward to coming back. read more

Pepper Lunch - Tofu & Veggie Sizzling Curry Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

I like Pepper Lunch, but...I ordered the Jumbo Beef Pepper rice, but it looks like the regular Beef Pepper rice portion. :/ kind of disappointed. read more

Pepper Lunch - I ordered the JUMBO Beef Pepper Rice, but it looks like the regular Beef Pepper Rice :/ - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

Special and unique beef pepper rice was sizzling, crispy and delicious. I could have added more toppings but the simple version is already so good. The staff were very nice and friendly when they bring out the hot plates. The ambiance is airy, bright and open-air indoor and outdoor seatings. Highly recommended for lunch at the Irvine Spectrum. read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef Pepper Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

First time at Pepper Lunch. Was warmly welcomed by Reggie, Ashley and Steve. I was a bit confused about the menu, Reggie was very helpful in explaining. Ashley was great in bringing our table waters. Food was brought out promptly by Steve and Reggie. Food was amazing, will be returning and brining some more friends. read more

Food is honestly so smelly and disgusting I came here with my brothers heard it was good after trying it it tasted so bad I just felt like throwing up. It's a clean area service is good. But food is honestly horrible. If you're looking for a good place to eat ramen I wouldn't consider this place. read more

Service from Ash at the Irvine spectrum location was very friendly and attentive, thank you Ash!

Pepper Lunch is one of the newer additions to the food scene at The Spectrum. They're conveniently located near the movie theater and specialize in fast casual sizzling rice dishes. This is the type of place where you order at a kiosk and seat yourself. Normally I'm all for kiosk ordering but it's a little inefficient here. When you have so many options and people don't know what they want to order, it makes the ordering process go slow. Once we finally ordered and sat down, the food came out quickly. Being my first time, I got the Beef Pepper Rice ($14.69) and added garlic chips ($1.99). The plate came out sizzling hot with rice, corn, garlic butter sauce, green onion and a small portion of meat. They forgot my garlic chips at first and when I got them, the amount was not worth the price. Overall it was a tasty dish as long as you like the flavor of pepper (hence their name). I would upgrade to the jumbo size if you're hungry. My parents tried the shrimp pepper rice and salmon with veggies. They thought they were okay but nothing they'd get again. The shrimp and salmon themselves were lacking flavor. From their reactions, I would probably stick to beef here. It's an okay place for an easy meal but the prices are a little high for what it is, especially if you start adding on extras. read more

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AMAZING SERVICE !!! Annette and Amy were super accommodating as we had a big party yet they were able to make it work and have our party of 10 sit together!! The food is great like always and the portions are epic too. Definitely will return SHAKAAA read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

To be honest, I don't understand why Pepper Lunch is so popular. The food is fine, a little expensive for the amount of meat you get. Maybe it's the fun of having a sizzling plate that makes it so appealing. Pepper Lunch is counter service, so you order at the counter and find a place to sit. I got the Beef Pepper Rice ($14.69). I was a little disappointed to see how much beef there was, but it looked a whole lot better after I mixed it into the rice. There's garlic butter but the one flavor that seems to dominate is black pepper, and the dish needs the addition of the sauces on the table to give it a little more oomph. The only veg you get is corn - maybe I need to try the teriyaki dishes which have more veggies. Rounding Pepper Lunch up to four stars since service was attentive. I had feared the worst after reading some reviews, but we were constantly asked if we needed anything else. My husband got the Chicken Pepper Rice and said he would ask for hot sauce on the next visit. If it's up to me, a next visit is highly unlikely. read more

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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.

Food is GREAT!! Will definitely come back! Please open one near Disney! We'll sure to get our grub and sizzling fix! read more

Pepper Lunch - .... The aftermath.... - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

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Decent selection and combinations. The hamburg steak was good not too fatty. The curry was decent. Let the skillet cool down or burn your mouth. The ordering system thru the kiosk is a bit daunting and cumbersome. Especially if you're new here. But good flavor. read more

Pepper Lunch - Hamburg & Beef Sizzling Curry Rice....soooo Sizzzzzzzling - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

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Food was great, service was great! Thank you Ash! Everything was yummy and super quick for a very serious business lunch. read more

Pepper Lunch - A good time - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

Staff are friendly, quick to clean up empty tables. Order at kiosk is easy and convenient. A good inexpensive option for any meal, hope for a bigger location. Does get busy during lunch/dinner hours. read more

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Absolute LOVE Pepper Lunch and awesome to see they have a newish spot in Irvine Spectrum. Came here with a group and we got 4 different sizzling plates and shared them. Everything was super delicious and got to try out some I've never had before. Jumbo Beef Pepper Rice - A simple classic, I pretty much get this everytime. Never can go wrong, it's bomb. (4.5/5) Hamburg Sizzling Curry Rice - Hamburg tasted really good and the curry hit. I enjoyed this one and would recommend if you feeling curry. (4.5/5) Beef Aglio Olio Pasta - First time trying the pasta at pepper lunch and honestly might be a new fav. Really enjoyed this one! (5/5) Kimchi Beef Pepper Rice - This is a good plate if you like kimchi. Out of all the plates I tried this was my least favorite but still good nonetheless. (4/5) Can't really go wrong with anything at Pepper Lunch. Price is pretty reasonable for the food you get and would be back to any of the Pepper Lunch locations. Glad to see this one is the same as all the other ones. read more

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had to check out the newer irvine location. irvine spectrum is really crowded all the time, so pepper lunch blends right in. you dont wanna be here at peak hours. its about half outdoor seating as well, which i liked but i know not everyone wants that vibe. food was high quality as always, absolutely loved it. pepper lunch my beloved read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef Pepper Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

Lovely service! The food tastes decent, probably a 6-7/10. A great lunch spot if you work nearby. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

This Pepper Lunch is in Irvine Spectrum. Enter near Entrance 1 or 2 near the AMC is closer to find it. I had their surf & turf plate, which was very delicious. It has steak, tempura shrimp, veggies and rice. The steak came medium rare but if you wait until the plate stops sizzling, it becomes a well-done steak. Sides are just ok, but the sizzling plate was extremely good. Lovely vibe too. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

Beef Pepper Rice always hits. Tiffany is sooo helpful. Always like coming here whenever I'm at the spectrum. read more

Pepper Lunch - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

Excellent food and especially excellent service. Always attentive and considerate. Shout out to Ash!

Fast service! The staff were fantastic and very accommodating. The food was pretty good, but the chicken was ok. Not super flavorful. I put some of the brown sauce that they have on each table and it definitely made it taste a lot better. Definitely a causal place to eat at. I like that you can order just off a kiosk or you can easily just ask for staff to just take your order. read more

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I wanted to like this place, but both of us were disappointed with the quality and the price. The staff were super nice and the electronic ordering was relatively painless. The dishes are kind of expensive and many of them are missing what I would consider essential parts that are pricey add-ons (onions, mushrooms, eggs). Food came out quickly but seemed to have virtually no flavor out of the kitchen. They had a sauce at the table but the one bottle was so settled we couldn't get it to mix. The other was good but we ended up adding substantial amounts to make the dish paletable. A lot of the beef was gristle. Coworker ordered the salmon one and it was unremarkable flavor. The white sauce provided was bland. Neither of the our plates were hot enough to completely cook the vegetables. I wish they had more sauce options to have added before ordering to get a nice carmelization. read more

Pepper Lunch - CAB - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

Came by during one of the grand opening days and interestingly, my first experience with Pepper Lunch (at any location). An interesting experience to the say the least. We ordered two different pepper rice, one chicken and one beef. Perhaps my taste buds are not as accustomed as some others but the dishes could be a bit more flavorful, IMO. The portions are moderate and for the price, I will try again for the experience but if I'm hungry, I would likely spend close to $30 if I want to be full. Service was okay as it took about 15 minutes for our food to be ready. Interior is clean, as expected, since this is a new addition to the Irvine Spectrum scene. read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef Pepper Rice - Teppanyaki Near Me - Irvine, California

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