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    Red Pepper

    3.2 (134 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    RED PEPPER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Orange chicken
    Sirio B.

    Absolutely solid Chinese food in a very cozy setting. Red Pepper is the definition of a mom and pop Chinese food spot. With only about 15-20 tables it's a very cozy spot to get some pretty classic takes on Chinese food. What got me the most as a first impression was the retro vibe of the locale. Pastel colored walls, the furniture that reminded me of a 70s airport lounge and the very 80's paintings hung up about. Service is no nonsense and to the point. The best part was getting the drinks served in oversized containers! And the food was awesome. We tried the Orange Chicken, which was different from how other restaurants do it, with actual orange peel in the sauce. The Beef and Broccoli, which was no frills, a General Tso that was delicious and a mixed fried rice. We left nothing behind. There was a very classic feel to the dishes, and it felt very 'clean' in terms of how we felt afterwards. The quality seemed to be a step above other hole in the wall Chinese food spots. Would highly recommend.

    Chicken and vegetables in white sauce

    The food was really excellent, service was friendly and helpful and the restaurant was just really great! Very 1980s, a step back in time. And very clean and nice. The only missing piece were my parents - they would have LOvED it and I certainly did. I highly recommend this restaurant. Apparently they have a lot of return customers and I can see why.

    C3. Jalapeno Chicken So tasteless!
    Crystal John K.

    No flavor. Need to update the dining area. You need to add soy sauce and chili sauce to give it flavor. They give you ice tea in a to go container. Service was horrible. The service just says, "What do you want?" lol

    Risto K.

    Small and cozy Chinese restaurant. Came for lunch and was positively surprised by the menu. Had wonton soup, pork dumplings and sweet and sour chicken. Food was good, place was clean and service was prompt. Red Pepper is also inexpensive. The only criticism I have that there was only one waitress working, so we had to call her several times and she was busy running around other tables.

    Supposed to be  Jerk chicken, but the quality is poor

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    7 months ago

    I love their healthy and fresh food from stove to table. Great lunch specials , 11am-4pm. Open 7 days a week.

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    11 months ago

    Ordered the Sichuan beef shrimp and yeah not spicy and instead salty. Nice people inside but the food is not worth it

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    2 years ago

    Just take out. First time. It was good! Pupu platter & shrimp fried rice. Rice was really good

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    Great food , service and healthy meal options available , highly recommend. Lunch menu has some reasonable and tasty dishes

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    Yum I love to eat here and order from here. Delicious fried rice and good service. I recommend it.

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    Great local Chinese food. Not much of a dine in expel, but really good take out. Delivery service is prompt and well done.

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    Always high quality food, in house or takeout. This is my go to place! Sesame chicken is great. I highly recommend.

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