I crave this curry beef from pepperlunch every time I'm in richmond. I love how they give it in a sizzling pan and you mix and watch it cook. So fresh! The curry seasoning is just right. Yum. read more

Pepper Lunch - Curry beef - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

This place is remarkable!! Quick, easy and tasty food!!! Like it is not only fresh but also looked the way I loooove! Used to come here often but now, I order it or pick it up!! The serving is huuuge for reasonable price and some leftovers to bring home! Did someone say go-to? We did!! read more

Pepper Lunch - a plate of food with rice, meat, corn, and gravy - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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September, 23, 2019 I went there for lunch. I tried their beef pepper rice on iron hot plate... it's nice, hot, a lot of corns on rice. I feel a lot warmer, afterwards, Especially for windy and rainy day.. Their services ate friendly and fast. Maybe I am the only customer there. read more

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I"m a pepper. I see a few reviews from other guys and gals that have come here. Well, he's a pepper, she's a pepper, we're a pepper. Wouldn't you like to be a pepper too? Is that too corny? Bonus point if you know what the above reference is to. I tried it. It's A-OK. Cafeteria style sit down restaurant. Order up front from a board menu, pay, then sit down. The food comes to you on a sizzling hotplate to cook your food. Overall impressions, not bad at all. I had the hamburger steak with egg. Pretty good tasting. Can't vouch for the other food at my table, but I did enjoy what I had. Would I come here again? Likely read more

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The "fast-steak" restaurant franchise finally arrived to Vancouver early this year. If you want a healthier meal than McDonald's or KFC, this is good try Pepper Lunch! It would be better quality fast food restaurant for you.. It located on No. 3 Road & Westminster Hwy (London Plaza Mall). You need to order your meal at the cashier, get a number and they severed you in designated table to server you the meal. You'll find your favorite meal on a hot sizzling plate with rice and beef in voilà! I ordered 8oz ribeye steak $29.95 for lunch. The steak quality was good or better than a lot HK style café if compared with the price. The staffs were freidnly and a bit expenseive to pay $30 for steak fast food at Richmond. read more

Pepper Lunch - 8oz rib eye - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Hubby and i came here for a late dinner one night. We ordered the wagyu beef pepper fried rice with egg which was really good! We got the split dumplings (half chicken half pork) the skin was nice a crispy. Hubby got a small steak to try. This restaurant is very similar to Ikinari Steak in nyc! The food was good and pretty affordable priced. read more

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As one of the reviewers said, there aren't too many vegetarian options available. I came in recently for the second time with friends. I ordered the mushroom and tofu with rice. I don't think it was worth almost $10 for what I got. I think it'd be better if I cooked this myself at home. They may need a good ventilation system as there is a strong food smell right when you walk in and it'll stay on your clothes till wash. read more

Pepper Lunch - Mushroom and tofu - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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I love Pepper Lunch, it has lots of options for your hot plate meal and delicious sauces you can splurge onto it. I had a chance to revisit this place as it was on my way to the bank. How I'll be hooked onto this for the rest of my Richmond trips. I ordered the beef pepper rice, which I doused a liberal amount of sauces before mixing it all together. I like how I can control how my meal is, managing how crispy my rice is and how flavorful it will be. I came around 3pm so it wasn't busy at all. If you're a fan of hot plates, come give this a try. I was able to leave with a clean plate and a full stomach. read more

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This is a great and convenient place to pop in for a quick lunch or dinner! You order at the counter and just wait for your food, and grab a spot to sit. Food was delicious and affordable. The manager walked over to us to make sure we were enjoying our meals... a service that I really appreciated. I'll be going back for sure. read more

Pepper Lunch - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

We went twice as the first time we went was crazy hectic and grand opening so we thought we'd give them the benefit of the doubt.. FIRST VISIT: Seen a line outside the door and people were crammed like sardines in a can. Everyone was confused but thank gawd the girls in front of us told us pass everyone in the line and get our names written down. So after 35 min wait, we were called and placed our order and paid first.. I guess no Dine and Dash?? Ordered beef pepper rice $8.95 and $1.50 extra for egg and $1.50 for mashed potatoes. My bf ordered extra beef pepper rice with additional egg and purchased the combo which was $2.00 extra that comes with bland miso soup and soda with 1 refill ONLY. DO NOT order the mashed potatoes.. Waste of $1.50. Was fun experience cause was new style but after we left, we were still hungry!!! SECOND VISIT: BF was craving fried rice and it was almost week and half since grand opening so we thought lets go for lunch. This time I got Pepper beef hamburger steak and he got extra beef pepper rice. Ordered extra egg $1.50 x 2 and he got a drink $2. Noticed after 1.5 weeks the combo price has increased to $2.75. So we skipped it. Basically came out to $29 including tip. Once again cool concept but we've decided that for the amount we paid, we could of gotten our own ingredients and made crazy ass fried rice for cheaper. Service is 3/5 Food 3.5/5 Cleanliness 3.5/5 Parking 1/5 WARZONE!!! We ended up hungrier than ever so we went to beard papas and got some cream puffs.. If we're in area we might stop by but other than that for the price, amount and quality, rather go elsewhere in Richmond as there so many cheaper eating establishments! read more

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I am a fan of their food for sure! We kept seeing a line-up at lunchtime and it got us curious why this place called Pepper Lunch was so popular. Fast forward to another day, we were looking for a quick late dinner (after 8pm) and thought of them. I checked online and it turns out they're a popular franchise from Asia that has expanded to Canada- and more importantly I saw they sold a lot of meat (yum!). I called and they said, no wait time, and yes high chair. Perfect, off we went. The restaurant was pretty new and clean. It had a fastfood feel with kind of a fastfood price. Some dishes looked like a good deal while some steaks were priced $30+, which I couldn't justify paying for a quick eat and run. We ordered our food at the register and paid for it before we were assigned a table to seat ourselves. I wanted to order the Wagyu Beef Pepper Rice but sadness, they were sold out of it by then. :/ I ordered the New York Steak and "Hamburger" (which was a burger patty) combo. I loved how tender the meat were and the marinate was pretty tasty too. I just wished they gave us more, even if it was more rice or veggie to make it feel more like a complete dinner! The food came quickly; everything was on a hotplate as per their brand, and we were in-and-out in an hour. The meat was tasty and the turnaround time was quick. Don't expect much veggies and do expect to smell a bit like BBQ after. I would come back again when I'm craving meat quickly. read more

It's been awhile since I've been back to this location. The original Pepper Lunch that started it all in Canada. They've come a long ways since their introduction into this country. A much more extensive menu featuring more cuts of meats and more vegetarian options. Of course you still have to remember that the food here all has to have a certain theme. That is the sizzling hot plate and the quick and efficient serving from ordering to table service. It has to be fast. Tonight I had the mushroom burger made for. Shimeji mushrooms. It was tasty. A bit in the thin side, but tasted good nonetheless. I do think if it was a bit thicker it would be juicier and more presentable. For a vegetarian option, I'm glad that this is available. They also have Kimchi that they make in-house. Tangy, slightly spicy and some some vinegary notes I could taste. It was like a fresh Kimchi. Good to go with any beef pairings. I like the fact that they have this side dish available now. Why not add a bit of spice to your Pepper Lunch! Besides it also a good probiotic for your digestion and it's vegetarian too. If you want seafood, there is the Hokkaido Scallops with Pasta. If you want the scallops but don't want the pasta but want rice instead, just ask to change up the carbs. Remember you can always change things up here by adding other sides. Add extra bean sprouts or Kimchi or a fried egg. Pepper Lunch can accommodate you. read more

Pepper Lunch - Gyoza beef or chicken - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Pepper lunch is absolutely delicious! I don't see many of these in the U.S., and the last time I ate here was in Taiwan, so I'm glad I could revisit this place. Their food is really unique in that it comes out on this hot cast iron skillet, and the food cooks at the table. It's suuuuuper satisfying to hear the sizzling of the skillet, and it smells sooo good. They also offer add-ons like egg, cheese, corn, and kimchi (I hear the egg + cheese combo is really popular). I got the curry pork pepper rice with no add-ons. The rice is so delicious after it's seasoned with pepper and is slightly charred from the skillet, and the corn pairs wonderfully with the rice and the meat. The curry was really good and added some great flavor to the pork. It can get a little greasy, but it's so worth it. Service here is also really fast, and the restaurant itself is very clean and family friendly. The staff were really nice and friendly, and welcomed us as we came in. I wish I could find one of these back home! read more

Pepper Lunch - Curry pork pepper rice. Cooks as you mix it! - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Clean and roomy place, quick service, good meat, great sauces. I had the spicy pork pepper rice; would definitely come back to try another next time! read more

Pepper Lunch - Spicy pork pepper lunch! - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Looking for fast fresh good Asian food?? This is it! We drove by on our way to another restaurant but decided to pop in. Flashback to Tokyo's Ikanari came to mind except it's not, but has some similarities. When you enter, line up and place your order before you sit down. I ordered spicy beef on rice and my son ordered the curry chicken rice. Ten minutes later our meals arrive sizzling on a hot plate. The rice is in the middle of the hot plate surrounded by raw meat. Don't get discouraged, the plates are sooo hot you won't be able to eat your meal right away anyways. It also comes with a paper collar that keeps the sizzle from hitting you and your clothes, which is helpful but they could be even taller. All you have to do is mix the meat around a little then toss with the rice, wait a few minutes then dig in! Careful not to touch the hot plate. The spicy beef was excellent, spicy but not crazy hot. The curry was a very flavourful yellow curry. Yum! read more

order first then sit down kind of place / not much service here/ fast food Friendly family I enjoyed the eel pepper rice you will smell when u walk out pricey for quantity if i had to choose 1 dish: eel add eggs would I go back? Mayb read more

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My date and I stopped by here for dinner. My date ordered the Wagyu beef pepper rice ($14.95) and I ordered the curry beef pepper rice ($10.95). We made our food a combo for an extra $2.75 each for a drink and miso soup. Food arrived fairly quickly. There is a paper sleeve around the plate with instructions. Drinks had free refills. The miso soup was piping hot. The food was alright. It tasted decent but not amazing. The Wagyu is tender but I have also eaten top grade Wagyu steak and compared to that, I would pay the extra money on the steak. I found the portion was on the smaller side for the amount of meat we get relative to price. The rice is the filling part with the corn. Service was good. Staff were doing rounds refilling drinks and checking up on staff. I think it is good to try once or stop by on the days when there are specials. read more

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Sizzle sizzle sizzle!! The Pepper Lunch chain has finally arrived in Canada. With its first location in Canada in Richmond, this is sure going to be a popular spot. Keep in mind that parking within the London Drugs plaza may be a bit difficult. The shop isn't too big, with seating for around 40 people. We came on a Monday around lunchtime, and it was almost at capacity. You order up front, which can be quite intimidating because they have a lot of different choices and combinations, and sometimes it's hard to read from just a screen on the wall. Being a first timer, I decided to have their signature Beef Pepper Rice, with extra beef. You have the option of making it a combo for an extra $1.50 with miso soup and a drink. We were then given a number which corresponds to a pre-designated table. Water is served at your table. Within minutes, our food arrived. I noticed that mine only had 8 slices of beef, and had to wonder if it was really 'extra' beef. When I inquired, they did indeed say that it was a regular sized one and exchanged a extra beef one for me. 2 sauces are also available, a honey based sauce, or a garlic soy sauce. I prefer the honey sauce. Then comes the 'fun' part, where you mix everything together. The end result is a tasty mix of beef, pepper, corn and green onions within grains of rice. I like that the hot plate kept the whole dish hot, and allowed some of the rice to be a bit crispy. At $11, my lunch was filling and tasty. There's some other items that I would like to try, such as their hamburger patty. PS. You will end up smelling like your lunch afterwards. read more

Pepper Lunch - Pepper beef lunch, extra beef. - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Something of a new concept for Richmond (await the copycats!) and since there is a recognizable name in terms of overseas chains, people will flock to this place, and we decided to do this... having a place with the word 'lunch' for dinner. They are still working out some kinks, as I can see the official opening date listed on a piece of stuck paper is March 14... but they are practically fully running and once we stepped in there was a lineup just to get seats. This place is like cafeteria service, lineup to wait for your seat, and order your food, pay for your meal, then sit (gets rid of the dine and dash!) eat... and get out. I like the concept, as I've been to many like this in other cities around the world. As mentioned, this place isn't that big, around 40 seats max, and we were even asked if it was ok if we were to share seating with others, which to us was fine. There is quite a variety to choose, including stuff like chicken, pork and salmon steaks, curry rices, and of course... beef. Luckily there was a lineup to wait for a spot, cause to just order getting in here would be a tough call, unless you know what you are ordering. I went for the picture I saw on their wall, the signature Beef Pepper Rice, with extra beef, my brother also followed suit. We paid, we were sat, we waited! Eventually our order was coming, one by one (these trays are big, unless you want to see some aerobatics of them carrying multiples.) and smoking hot with the sort of sizzle sound effects you would expect from a hot iron plate with raw meat on top! I wasn't really sure what to do with my meal, as I saw a nice molded middle of rice with corn and onions on top, and the meat circling this rice like sharks circling humans before the kill. Warning, you will smell like what you ate, as the smoke/steam was coming right for me whiile putting my head above the heat. I saw the two bottles of sauce on the table and proceeded to try - garlic soy sauce, honey brown sauce. I think a tip for people who are coming in here is to show the promotional video they have on their website, as I didn't understand the teppan concept of mixing everything up while cooking, and it's really not DIY as everything is practically cooked up. I did enjoy all the flavours and the temperature at which the food was served! Hot, hot, hot... we had to flag down someone for glasses of water during our visit, compared to the other tables.. hmmm... it was busy, but we were asked many times how our meal was. I liked the mixture of the peppers, corn and onions with the rice and sauce, like comfort food, maybe I added a little too much sauce as I didn't get the crispy rice feel that I like. When we finished, we left, and there was quite a line-up at the door around 8 pm trying the newest thing. Outside I was fine, until the drive back to my brothers place, like a night out at the bar, the MSG (I know it was in there!) hit like a bus, dizzying effects, dry mouth, feeling out of it, worse than a dim sum coma! And then I knew.... the flavours I was tasting was enhanced, I'll give a fair shake to this place as they are still starting out and hope that the next time I come it will be better. Wait till the hype monster dies down, as this is Richmond's brand new baby.. and everyone wants to see the baby in it's youth! The line-ups, and crowds in the front, if you are sitting anywhere near the front is a little uncomfortable. Just know that this is the same concept teppan style cooking as Teppan Kitchen in Aberdeen Centre, except you are paying a little more for an actual restaurant. On my trip, the water was needed, all I can hope is for it to get better! read more

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Came here for lunch today after hearing good things about this place. The concept is a bit different in that you put your name down first then wait for them to call you up to the cash register to order and pay for your food. Waited about 10 minutes before we actually ordered. Noticed there were lots of empty tables yet lots of people waiting to be seated. From the many choices, ordered the salmon rice. Drinks came right away but we had to wait another 10 minutes for the food to come. It was fun cooking the food on the sizzling plate. Make sure to ask for the extra sauces (although they season everything pretty well already). Lots of food for the price. Left feeling very satisfied. Can tell there's a few inefficiencies that still need to be sorted out. Lots of waiting people with lots of empty tables. Overall a cool experience. Will definitely be back to try the other dishes. read more

Pepper Lunch - Salmon rice - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

It was a little pricey, but it was cool. The chicken wasn't over cooked and although it may not look like a lot of food (I did finish it), it was a pretty big portion. Not sure there's anything on the menu I'd care to try (I'd only eat the chicken, and I've had one chicken option and don't care to try the others) so I doubt I'd go back, but I would recommend it to others. read more

Pepper Lunch - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Solid 3.5 stars, for less than $9, I'd say it's pretty darn good bang for your buck especially compared to food court. Yet I wouldn't line up ever, food isn't that deleesh lol. Why would anyone wait during the lunch madness? Come at 1pm, walked right in for 2. Ordered their signature beef corn on rice, sure is piping hot. Added the garlic soy sauce, recommended. Clean washrooms. read more

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Pepper Lunch has opened for a few months now so all the crazy line-up hype has hopefully simmered down but the delicious hot plates at Pepper Lunch are still going strong. I came here around 1:30pm and my boyfriend and I were able to order and sit down right away. The restaurant is nice, with its brick walls and wooden and dark furniture. The smoke and smells of sizzling hot plate food sticks to you instantly but that's the greasy coating you'll have to put up with to eat here - so don't wear anything you don't want to smell! I ordered the signature Beef Pepper Rice ($8.95) and my boyfriend ordered the lunch special of Pepper Burger ($9.50) which came with Miso Soup and a Pop. The food came within 10 minutes which was a relief for my grumbling stomach. The food was sizzling and smoking up with no care, even with the paper cover it did not protect your from the tiny grease bombs from bouncing off the heat onto you. A price I'm willing to pay for, the beef was tender and had a nice grill to it and the some of the rice got crispy if you pressed it onto the hot plate. The Honey Brown Sauce and Garlic Soy Sauce were what made the dish truly shine in flavour! I enjoy the honey brown sauce the most, I was making it rain in there... raining honey brown sauce! I could really taste all the pepper they had topped onto the rice, made its Pepper Lunch name proud. The sweet corn rounded off the meal nicely. They showcase several monthly specials on their tv screen (today's was an unagi pepper rice). They also have other items besides from pepper rice, like pasta and they have desserts too such as cheesecake and mochi covered ice cream! Service was really nice and they came by to refill drinks and also clear out empty trays. Overall, not too bad for a good carb and protein lunch or dinner - if you don't have to deal with line-ups and a crazy crowd. read more

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First pepper lunch location in North America! Let's be honest, who doesn't love a sizzling plate of hot beef/steak/rice/noodles etc, cooked right in front of your eyes! So pepper lunch is the bomb in asia, obviously I had to give this location a try. The fast food company originated from Japan and has spread to various locations all across south east Asia. Is this location as good as the ones in Asia? Maybe not... The taste just isn't the same. We ordered two beef pepper rices. All the fixings are served on a hot electric plate that cooks right in front of you. Beware of the oil splatters! This is the most basic dish and it runs for $9+ tax. The dish was way too oily, a little bland (needed a lot of that honey garlic sauce), and the beef slices were sliced a bit too thick. It was good, but I didn't need that extra oil smothering the whole dish. In all worth a try! The service was good and the pop comes with a complimentary refill. read more

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Stationed in misawa, we loved going to hatchinohe to eat pepper lunch. We had no idea it found its way to canada! My wife and I were ecstatic! Minus the vending machine ticket ordering process, it was exactly how I remembered it. The food came out sizzling. Loved the option of adding an extra egg. The kids enjoyed their chicken and rice meal and we topped it off with some mochi ice cream. Yum yum yum read more

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This is such a cool concept! They bring a sizzling hot plate out and your meat cooks to the level you would like in front of you. I tried the salmon pepper lunch and my dining partner tried the beef pepper lunch. Both were good! This was our first time here so we weren't really sure how it worked. When you walk in, you order first and then you are seated and the food is brought out to you soon after. Ordering is a little tough, especially if the cashier isn't very helpful. Pepper rice is rice with corn and green onion. Most of the dishes come with this. Then you can add other items like kimchi, fried egg etc (for a fee). When your dish comes out, it has a paper skirt around it telling you to mix your food so it can cook evenly. If you don't like crispy rice this is a good idea! It also comes with their two house sauces - a sweet teriyaki style one and a salty garlic spicy one. Overall, I liked the concept a lot. The portions are decent but not huge. The food is good. I think the person at the cashier station can be a little more helpful when new patrons are ordering. Also parking here and traffic on no 3 is pretty awful. Liked the restaurant but not the location. read more

Pepper Lunch - Salmon pepper rice - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Super good but super expensive. The portions were way too small for the amount they charged. even after adding an egg to the curry combo I was not full! I'm an average eater but that felt like a snack... They even forgot my tea and I did not get it until I was almost done eating. The sauces that came with the food were very good and perfect for the dish. Chicken was soft and tender. But I would not come here if I was really hungry. It was nice to have a sizzling plate but this might not be worth the amount you pay. read more

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Lunch place at the busy intersection of Westminster Hwy and No. 3 Rd. A fast casual type of restaurant for a quick sizzling iron skillet lunch. The food is pretty good, but portions are not that big. I liked the pasta better than the rice. Prices start near $10 and go up... there are full steak options for $30+. read more

Pepper Lunch - Pork pasta on top, and beef rice with egg on bottom. - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 We received friendly service throughout our experience here - from placing the order at the front to periodic check-ups on our beverage status. Being that it was our first time here, the lady at the front recommended the most popular item - the Beef Pepper Rice (which is what I ordered + made it a meal with a miso soup and drink). The food came out really quickly. It deceivingly looks like a lot of food at first but once you start mixing and sizzling it becomes a less impressive amount. You have the option of adding the sauces provided at the table: special honey brown sauce (Amakuchi) or garlic soy sauce (Karakuchi) and hot sauce. Overall I wasn't very impressed by the flavour or value of the dish. It's something I could easily replicate at home with steamed rice, canned corn, and frozen hot-pot beef from T&T slathered in soy or teriyaki sauce. Props go out to the clean and modern décor as well as a shout out to the staff for the great quality of service. Unfortunately, I'll have to take my meat cravings elsewhere. read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef Pepper Rice 3/5 - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Decent place to have a quick meat and rice meal if you're in the neighbourhood and hungry, but these fast food type meals do not justify the restaurant level prices. We had the unagi pepper rice and the beef curry pepper rice, and they tasted fine (the unagi dish is tastier); it's just that simple ingredients, sauces and techniques were used and there was no special quality about about any of the menu items. read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef curry pepper rice - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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I was up for the hype and went with a friend for North America's first Pepper Lunch Grand Opening back in January 2015. They opened their second location along Cambie x Broadway so its good to see a Japanese steakhouse chain slowly expanding. But I wouldn't say I was ever a fan of the place. In Japan, this chain is a fast food chain where you can find everywhere, offering the sizzling steak platter for a cheap price. It looks like the chain is trying to position themselves to price higher than its domestic brethren. Its the same style as the dishes come sizzling to your table with the same taste. The mini teppanyaki style franchise offers sizzling meats of many kinds: Beef steak, chicken, pork, and hello Salmon! Vancouver always seems to have a salmon option for everything... Also a fried tofu option to appease the vegans, but I imagine vegans wouldn't like it here with the arouma of meats all over. They also have a premium steak option such as Rib Eye and New York Steaks, but I think I would go somewhere else if I want higher end steaks. Pepper Lunch also suffered some bad publicity from Japanese media several years ago for serving bad meat which caused public uproar, but looks like they recovered from the issue. But heck, new country, new issues, but I have a good memory and still have that in the back of my mind so I approach with caution. And heck, good for them to bring them overseas! I really want to see more of the (good) Japanese restaurants to expand their craft to a new region. read more

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We accidentally came the day of there grand opening and they told us they were not open to the public until 1pm on the Saturday. Unfortunately, when we got back, there was a huge line and it was quite messy. Parking itself is also difficult but there is free parking in the garage nearby (also for London Drugs). There's these 2 hidden spots for small cars near the elevator entrance too! The normal process is to walk in, order, pay, be assigned a table, and someone will bring your food to your table. Two problems as they try to move to Canada. One, we have no idea how/when to tip, since Japan already has the tip included. Two, on a busy day like Saturday, people will line up from the cashier to outside the restaurant and be confused. The confusion wasn't helped when apparently you need to go inside and talk to the hostess to write your name down on the list. Don't forget to SKIP the line and do this on a busy day. The list is the actual ordering order, and the lineup created by confused customers does not actually do anything. The hostess will occasionally come out and make sure people are on her list, but if you just arrived, anyone else can skip over you and talk to the hostess directly. From the pictures, you can see we ordered the deluxe combo Slice Angus with Kobe Burger, as well as the classic beef pepper rice with egg. I don't know why, but it's $1.00 to add egg to the Kobe Burger, but $1.50 to add to the beef pepper or the deluxe combo. We also ordered water when ordering food. There are cooking instructions for the different dishes on the piece of paper (in English and Japanese). Read these! You don't have to follow them, but at least you know. Also, use the paper to prevent messy splashes and accidental branding of your forearms. The paper is there to guide and protect. The sliced angus wasn't very tender, but the Kobe Burger was amazing. I would go back for that. One of the senior staff mentioned it's 50% Waygu and 50% Kobe, and basically 99% beef. I find it hard to believe they use such expensive beef for the approx $10 dish, but it tastes good nonetheless. The dish also comes with 2 green beans, 2 carrot slices, bean sprouts anda bowl of rice. The beef pepper rice with egg is classic and comes with corn and rice in the plate. I only wish it came with egg for $1. I will wait for the hype to die down and then return for the Kobe burger or try some of the other meats. TLDR; When busy, skip line and add name to hostess's list Order your water/drink when you order food Read instructions and don't burn yourself Enjoy! read more

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Love the concept and the food was great! There is a line (and for good reason), but the wait and the hype is totally worth it! This restaurant is the first official launch of the Pepper Lunch brand in North America, and Richmond is definitely the right place to start. It is teppan style, and the server does a good job of explaining it. If not don't be afraid to ask they were SO friendly! It's also on the paper barrier, a little 'how-to' on cooking your meat and 'sizzle it your way' I got the Kobe Burger with Egg and Rice and a Coke. It hit the spot and it was more than enough food, great value for the $. Another thing I noticed was the energetic atmosphere. Happy servers and an open kitchen and good vibes all around. Definitely going to be a regular here! read more

Pepper Lunch - Kobe Style Burger with Egg - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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I'm not sure if the food was really that good or if I was just starving!!! I had the Wagyu pepper rice. It comes in a sizzling pan, add sauce, cook, eat. Even though the sizzling pan should have made me think that it would be hot, I wasn't quite ready to seat my mouth. At least the people next to me enjoyed watching me panic as I burned my mouth and half spit it out while it cooled down. The taste was great and a fun experience. Food portion could have been a bit bigger, but like I said, I was starving. I'll be back! read more

Pepper Lunch - Wagyu pepper rice. Yum! - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I would give 3.5 overall. Likes: -Unique restaurant design and atmosphere -Speedy food delivery -Friendly, helpful and informative Cashier on shift. -Clean sittings and unique dish tray Dislikes: -Prone to getting your fingers sticky from handling the utensils. -Food proportions a bit small vs. price -Tips paid at the beginning with order. -Not enough flavor added to dish unless you add it yourself. (Maybe Dats why they call it 'DIY'....) NOTE: -You will order like in a food court at the counter before proceeding to the table. -It is better to go in for Lunch. Special dish price with miso soup and rice. -Be careful when a cashier asks if you want an egg...THERE IS NO FREE LUNCH IN THIS WORLD. Would I go back again? - Not likely Reason? -Amount of 'OK' food vs. Amount of money read more

Pepper Lunch - New Dish - Pepper Beef Pasta - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Cute little concept from Japan. You order and pay first at the counter, the staff then direct you to your table. Interestingly efficient system as it does take away your stress of finding a seat. So it's somewhere between a fast food and a sit down restaurant in that sense. The food, too, can probably be described that way - maybe a tad of the upper scale. We ordered the signature dish, pepper beef with rice, with extra beef. If you're not that hungry, standard size will suffice. We also had the angus steak and salmon combo. Turned out pretty good. Steak was tender enough. The kobe beef burger was delicious too. Just note that these will not be real "steaks" given the price. They're available too, but a lot more pricey. Service was attentive. Constantly checking on us every few minutes. The manager came by to chat too. Water was filled, and plates were taken away promptly when finished. For what they're advertised as, it's very good quality. The one star off is for the high price of the real steak items, which I would compare with the finer steakhouses in town. Looking forward to the opening of the Vancouver location on Cambie. read more

I was surprised, upon entering Pepper Lunch, that it was a "fast food" style restaurant. This meant ordering first at the counter before being seated. My friend and I went on a busy weekend and therefore had to wait about 10 mins for a table of 2 (which really isn't too bad). It didn't help that family groups of 10 were taking up most of the restaurant's capacity. Once we were seated, everything moved fairly quickly. Now on to my meal... Pepper Lunch is a restaurant where you can cook your own meal (mostly the protein component) off of a sizzling hot plate. I'm serious the heat on that hot plate is legit! I had the Beef Pepper Rice, which is off of their classic menu. It included thinly sliced rare beef (which was slowly cooked by the hot plate) around a nice portion of rice and corn topped with pepper seasoning. The finished product is essentially a fresh serving of beef fried rice. Overall I really liked my meal. I enjoyed the experience of cooking the meat and mixing everything together. They had additional sauces on the side which you can add to your meal and so you can adjust flavors to suit your personal taste. My favorite was their miso sauce. Sidenote - At the table next to us they made an error on the customer's order. They accidentally added an egg to his lunch!!! What a lucky accident!! Who wouldn't love a surprise egg in their meal??? How could he say no?? Don't worry he didn't. Overall, I had a lovely experience at Pepper Lunch. The staff was friendly and the manager came by to check on us during our meal. What was nice about this place is that they had a variety of offerings. Rice, pasta, beef (of varying grades and quality), shrimp just to name a few. read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef pepper rice - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Lovely lunch spot to visit in Richmond. I've been to the one in Hong Kong, and it was very nostalgic eating at this chain again. Service: I was a bit confused by the other Yelp reviews, which indicated it was a fast food place (maybe they changed their serving system?). Hence, we did not tip as much as we usually do. (sorry Pepper lunch!) We were greeted by the door and lined up at the counter to get our orders taken. We were then directed to sit at a specific table to wait for our food and was given water right away. It was Friday afternoon when we went, and it wasn't too busy. Waited approx. 15 minutes for someone to bring us the food and two sauces. Food: It was sizzling hot when it came out, as expected and it was fun to mix everything together. We both ordered the standard beef rice and I added an egg to mine. For two persons, this costed roughly $21. I would recommend adding both cheese and an egg! Taste wise, it was good but nothing to write home to mom about. Be warned, you will leave smelling like your lunch. read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef rice - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Had the Wagu beef pepper rice last night. The beef was alright. The pepper rice was delicious just like the last time I was here. Service was very prompt and restaurant is still clean and even has AC. But the reason for the 1 star decrease, was the portions was ridiculously small. I was seriously debating to order a second meal here after finishing because I was still so hungry. Decided against it because I didn't want to give them more of their money when I should have been filled up the first time around. read more

Pepper Lunch - Wagu beef pepper rice - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

I think this has been on my list to try for a few months now - not like a "I must try this right now" but more like a "I should eventually try this place because everybody's talked about it at some point or another." - Beef pepper lunch: maybe I overcooked my beef or something, but I thought that the rice was a lot better than the meat. The beef was a bit chewy, maybe because I didn't get the Angus cut or something, but still. The rice was tasty, but not sure if the rice alone merits another visit back here to try other Pepper Lunches. I'm glad I finally got to try it though! read more

Pepper Lunch - Beef Pepper Lunch - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia