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    Pepper Lunch

    4.7 (91 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Beef Pepper Rice
    Angeline N.

    I'm so glad they opened a Pepper Lunch in Rodeo 39! Ordering is very easy through a kiosk, but the workers are all standing there in case you need anything or have questions. There's plenty of seating since it's a food court, and I feel like having Pepper Lunch here has definitely attracted more people which makes for a more lively crowd! My friend and I both got the jumbo beef pepper rice this time, which has double the amount of meat that the normal one does. Great way to get your protein in! Their sizzling plates are delicious! There is so much peppery, buttery, umami flavor in every bite. I love drowning everything in their sauces that they provide on the side. The beef always ends up being cooked perfectly on the hot plate, and the rice crisps up in some parts to add texture. It's such a simple dish but so addicting!

    Carolyn N.

    Came here during the second day of their grand opening for the BOGO beef pepper rice with my husband. We came later in the evening hoping the crowds would've died down, and I would say the line was decently long still, but we go to the front in like 30 or so minutes? Which isn't too bad all things considered. I actually thought the dishes were quite good, in that their were fresh, tasty, well cooked ingredients. But my husband was pretty underwhelmed cause the flavor was lacking even using the sauces that they provide, so I'd actually kind of agree with this. Even when we loaded on the sauce it kinda felt lacking. I think with a bit more salt and MSG the dishes would be a little better. There's a lot of parking, but I assume it must be a little tricky during peak days and hours.

    Kingston W.

    Garden Grove, Westminster, and Stanton: You now have your own Pepper Lunch location! Previously, if you wanted Pepper Lunch, the nearest locations were in Irvine, Cerritos/Artesia, or Alhambra. If you're not familiar with the brand, it originated in Japan. They're a fast-casual restaurant that serves a variety of teppanyaki dishes on cast iron hot plates. They're known for their "pepper rice" (pepper steak on rice), but they offer a variety of beef, chicken, seafood, and vegetable combos. If you've never tried it before, you should give it a shot at least once. The food is tasty, and the presentation is unique.

    Christopher T.

    Had this more then a decade ago in Asia and seeing this here in the US at the Rodeo 39 Stanton was abit bitter sweet. Went here on Sunday late afternoon and several folks head. Menu is director and easy to order. Staff are nice and helpful. Once ordered you find a seat and once done, they brought the foods to you sizzle hot. It was the same taste and same concept that you cooked the meat as you go mixed with rice, corn, cheese and butter. But it still lack of seasoning (POV) same as I remembered, and normally there would be salt and pepper on the table but it's a community seating area and abit far to walk back to ask....its a great and fun concept plus give the kid and family members something to do as we ate. Overall it was good size and good portion and with good service.

    Salmon & Beef Pepper Rice Combo (before)
    Diana F.

    So so good. The food is yummy, service is quick, atmosphere is loud, and it is a fun place to get food. I went here for lunch several days in a row. Yum!

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    Nhue G.

    Pepper Lunch was having their grand opening at Rodeo 39, so we went to check it out. I've had Pepper Lunch in Japan and at another CA location and enjoyed both. This time was no different. It was so good I went for both weekend dates for their BOGO promotion. I'd come back here. * Beef Pepper Rice 5/5 - This dish came with rice, beef, corn, and green onions on top. The skillet was sizzling HOT. You stir all the ingredients together to mix and cook them further. The portion was generous and the taste was good. It was slightly not as savory as I remember, but I liked it better this way. They had 2 delicious sauces on the table that you can add as much as to your liking: Garlic Soy and Sweet Brown. I really like the Sweet Brown one, and once added, the pepper rice became heavenly. Would definitely recommend!

    Beef pepper rice
    Marlo Y.

    Came here during their grand opening BOGO promo. Understandably, there was a HUGE line and a long wait. Despite that, I think the staff did a fantastic job serving everyone and being very friendly. This is located inside the Rodeo39 shopping area, so the seating is more of a free-for-all, where ever there is space, though they did tell us to sit in a certain area where they can see and find us when they bring out the order. The pricing during the promo was really good, hence why we came out. The food was also very tasty. We got the beef pepper rice and one of them we added an egg. Pretty much tastes as expected, no complaints. Not sure if I'd come back anytime soon as parking in this place is so difficult during normal hours, and I personally just don't like very busy and crowded areas. However, shout out to the business for hosting an event like this that encourages us to try them out or stop by. Highly recommend if you like Pepper Lunch or just want to try them out. If you don't care about price much, the food itself tastes great and the staff are very friendly.

    Beef
    Cathy P.

    So glad Pepper Lunch opened at Rodeo 39! Solid spot for a delicious and affordable meal. I've only ever had their takeout but finally got to dine in yesterday which is a lot better. The hot plate cooks the meat while crisping it up with the rice. You don't get that crisp when you take your food togo. I love adding in some of the garlic soy sauce too. Staff is really nice here as well. Can't wait to come back again!

    Victoria L.

    Vibe? Nestled inside Rodeo 39 where it's communal, lively, with tons of seating and other businesses Food? Tasty, macro friendly food comes out sizzling on a stone bowl. Known for its pepper beef bowl - so simple yet so good. People? Owner is an amazing community man who is so excited about this venture. The staff are quick and kind. Cost? Big portion with great protein to rice ratio. Budget friendly as well. Can't wait to come back for the other menu items!!

    Ying L.

    We have been to the Cerritos many times before and the food here at this location is a lot better. We got our food within 10 mins after we placed the order. Food was flavorful and delicious. Definitely will come back again! Friendly staff.

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    Ole P.

    LISTEN UP GARDEN GROVE!!! GRAND OPENING ALERT! There will be door prizes and BOGO's this weekend for the grand opening. GO CHECK IT OUT!! Pepper Lunch will officially OPEN this weekend on 8/8 and 8/9, and this place is a must-try! We went to their soft opening and the food was absolutely delicious, the sizzling experience was so much fun, and everything came out fresh, hot, and full of flavor! They have two must sauces to add to your plate. Garlic Soy and Sweet Brown Sauce to add to your meats. They give you the sauces to when they serve your food. For those who have never been to a Pepper Lunch, Pepper Lunch is served as a sizzling hot plate meal where raw or lightly cooked ingredients are brought to your table on a heated iron plate. The meat, rice, vegetables, and sauces are arranged separately on the plate, allowing you to cook everything yourself right in front of you. As the plate stays hot, you can mix and stir the ingredients to your preferred level of doneness. The rice often crisps slightly at the bottom, the meat continues to cook to your liking, and the sauces caramelize as they hit the hot surface. It's an interactive dining experience where your meal is literally cooked as you eat it, keeping everything fresh, hot, and customizable from the first bite to the last. The location is perfect as it's indoors in the Rodeo 39 Public Market where they have a variety of shops and food places to try. They also have a stage for live music to happen while you eat. Perfect for a date night or family night as they have a small brewery bar to ice cream to a tattoo shop with a variety of food choices including the newest location Pepper Lunch! The staff was friendly and welcoming, and you can really tell how much care goes into every dish. From the first bite to the last, it was an amazing experience! Congratulations to Pepper Lunch on the grand opening! If you haven't been yet, GO CHECK THEM OUT! You definitely won't regret it! 5 STARS! #PepperLunch #GrandOpening #Foodie #SizzlingGoodness #MustTry #Delicious

    Salmon plate!
    Joyce Y.

    So happy there's now a pepper lunch in the area!!!! This one is located in Rodeo 39. The vibes are always fantastic here. Plenty of seating and lots of fun shops to browse. The stall is well staffed and has 2 self-ordering kiosks. The food is of course fantastic!!!! It's teppanyaki, par cooked food served on a sizzling plate for the customer to cook at their take. The smell is divine and the food keep hot for the entire meal. We ordered the beef and the salmon. Both are super delicious and flavorful. The servers are super attentive I think it's because they are super well staffed and the staff are super nice and knowledgeable. The beef plate was $13 and salmon plate was $15. Super reasonable compared to other stalls or just restaurants in general these days. Overall a fantastic experience and can't wait to come back!!

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    Jamie L.

    Just tried pepper lunch today in rodeo 39. I got the kimchi beef rice and it was really good. The staff were super nice and helpful especially because they are just opening. They seem very clean and hygienic so I hope they can keep it up as they continue their business operations. Overall, had a really good dining experience here. There is plenty of seating options and the ambience is very nice and open. Great addition to Rodeo 39!

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    The food's great. Service is great. Would recommend if you are near the area. It's a new spot in Rodeo 29 and it's a great addition!

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