Guilty Pleasures Seeker
+4
Cooking your own beef on a hot plate novelty is what attracted me to this place. The meat is flavorful and tender, the rice is well cooked, they have sauces that you can use to your liking. On the pricey side for me. And be prepared to smell like what you ate afterwards.
Had a late lunch and decided to drop in at Pepper Lunch since it’s quick and delicious. This place place never fails to satisfy me especially with the variety of dishes I can choose from based on my cravings. It comes out fresh and sizzling and totally satisfying. It’s good eats that’s affordable!
It has been years since we last ate at Pepper Lunch. When we dined here last week, I was so happy to find that the food is as good as before. Love the beef pepper rice so much, so glad that they also have it in Jumbo. I was also happy to find that my picky son loved it too and that the staff removed the pepper so he could enjoy it more. I also got the Seaweed salad, it is no longer on the menu but I was able to order it. The best thing about our dinner was how our server helped us to prepare our pepper rice because we needed an extra hand because of our young son.
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Friendly staff as always! Kani salad is a must try, also their Hainanese Rice with Chicken! Crab soup is excellent! For your dessert try Choco Molten Cake! 💕
Giving this branch a 5-star since at the time of our visit, we were seated immediately considering it was a peak hour and a long/mother’s day weekend.
The cashier was friendly and patient enough while waiting for me to decide on what to order. She patiently explained to me the difference between two choices I was contemplating on, and I know I should be able to distinguish the difference just by looking at the menu,except that, my eyes were dilated from an eye exam and I cannot read the menu nor able to see the pictures clearly. She explained in detail that my other choice is served with more than this much gram of rice and beef. Ok, getting the bigger one. Heehee!!!
Ria Pe | RIA_litybites
+5
I reaaaaallly love Pepper Lunch. Even just their classic Beef Pepper Rice (₱215) makes me happy! And gotta have their sauces - the brown honey sauce and garlic steak sauce.
Today, I tried their new Cheese Rollers. It was fun to eat because who doesn’t like cheese right! Gotta eat it quick (but caution: very hot!) so the cheese doesn’t harden up, although I love it too when you gotta scrape the toasted cheese off the plate. We all know that Mozzarella isn’t really tasty so don’t expect it to be and just enjoy it’s gooey-ness! If you’re hungry, this meal is for you coz’ it’s got fries AND rice! (And corn mixed in with the cheese.) So say hello to carbs galore!
Best part is this restaurant is currently on the free Eatigo app where you can reserve a time slot and get up to 50% off your total food bill when you dine in. Download the app and when you register, you can input my referral code “EatigoRia” for additional freebie/s, and you can start enjoying dining with discounts! Check out my photo showing my food bill earlier for 2 steaks, I only paid half coz’ the 3pm Eatigo slot (so ya I had a verrrry late lunch slash merienda hehe) was at 50% off.
After just a few days, I am back to another pepper lunch branch! Whenever I ate their signature beef pepper rice, I can't help but to crave again after a few days so here I am ordering another jumbo size of beef pepper rice with cheese. Something new I ordered this time though was their caramel ice cream priced at 55 pesos. I love it! It has the right amount of sweetness and creaminess.
Claire Del Rosario-Bernabe
+4
Ambience: modern, fast food feel with semi open kitchen.
Service: no waiting time for a table as you are assigned one soonest you settle payment for your order. Wait staff are all men, trained well enough to give you a brief soonest they serve you your hot plate. Service water Is generously made available, even provides a pitcher of you request.
Flavors:
Yum, with ample sauces and condiments available at your table. Maybe not best to eat here when you’re super hungry as food will burn your tongue coming from a very hot plate if you can’t wait.
Everything went by smoothly. No line (but probably because it’s Monday 1pm). We got the usual beef pepper rice and a side of veggies. We asked them for a glass of ice and it came right away. We didn’t have to wait long for our food to arrive either. I consider this place to be fast food so I don’t have high expectations.
Yummy teriyaki beef pepper rice is our default order. But today we got our food a little late so the egg had been overcooked and we had to scrape it off the plate.
We asked for glass with ice from one of the servers but it never came so we asked from the counter instead.
The condiments containers are loose and easily spills. Good thing one of the servers was attentive and came to our rescue.
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We went here for a heavy snack.around the afternoon. There were not many people so we were surprised to have waited long to get our pepper steak. Nevertheless, the initial service was organized and efficient. We had to go directly to the counter then we'll sit in the table number they assigned us.
We went for the classic pepper steak, but we had mozzarella cheese added. And then we upgraded it to become a bonus meal so we had the Caramel Twist Float drink and the Kuromitsu ice cream. I love pepper lunch since we get to cook the beef the way we want it to be. For us, we just turned the beef right away, poured the some of their signature sauces, mixed everything together, and then put some pepper on top. I know that I have to be careful in eating it as it can be super hot especially as their utensil is made of metal. I still ate right away so I ended up hurting my tongue. We have to cool it a bit more so we can enjoy its taste. The pepper flavor gives an oomp to the beef and the corn gives it sweet taste. Meanwhile, the sauce gives the tangy taste and the added mozzarella cheese makes it fun to eat. The perfect way to end the pepper steak meal is to eat the kuromitsu ice cream. The sweetness is just right with the black sugar syrup.
No matter how many dishes I have tried here, the Beef Pepper Rice is still my favorite and the main reason I keep coming back. Quality and taste has remained consistent through the years.
Hubby liked his Double Beef Hamburg with Egg and everything that cane with it. The burger patty, the sauce and the mashed potatoes were actually good but I still love my Beef Pepper Rice. We enjoyed the Kani Shake Shake Salad too. Nakakgigil though when I have to mix it up and shake the container.
My first time to actually enter into the innermost part of this branch. It looked smaller from the outside.
*visited last June 2016
My favourite is the curry beef plate (yeah I kinda like the strong flavour).
Price is reasonable, the food come to us faster than expected but the dessert was slow. Service is okay.
As of food, this place serves pretty good stuff. Kind of pricey, but at least the serving is quick. Portions are normal size and I think they're good enough.
I used to be a frequent customer in this establishment, we would usually have dinners here. We tried it recently and it just doesn't seem to be that same anymore. (The food to be specific, found it to taste and feel different ). I can credit the staff for being friendly and accommodating.
CateyPerryAlwaysHungry
+3.5
Excited to try their omelet series with their classic beef pepper and I am was very satisfied how it complimented my meal. My boyfriend got the classic beef pepper lunch plate.
As in the other branches, I love how fast the service is, and how you can customize your meal with the amount of sauce and how you like your meet cooked.
However my disappointment in this branch is how the iced tea in the paper cup tasted like plastic. They should reconsider the materials of their supplies.
We tried their curry beef pepper rice, chicken and salmon, and beef pepper rice for main course and they're all good. Serving is big and definitely worth the price.
For dessert we tried their version of the choco lava cake which I highly recommend as a must-try on their menu.
The store is clean and the staff were all very polite.
We had a good dining experience. They just need to cut down the waiting time though.
One of the better fast foods in the Metro. You will be guaranteed to get your food very hot. I always go for the reliable beef pepper rice. You really know what you'll get. The butter makes it tasty while the pepper and corn give it its spiciness and texture.
A great place to enjoy another style of do it yourself fast food service. We were recommended by friends to just initially try beef pepper rice first with the 2 main sauces of garlic-soy sauce (or also named as karakuchi sauce) pepper lunch steak sauce. Just be ready for the smoke from the meat mixed with the sauces, small amounts of oil splashing around your cooking and the hot plate. Overall a fun adventure when trying to cook for yourself in this DIY service.
I'm not sure if the food was really that good or if I was just starving. I had the Salmon and Chicken with bean sprouts and corn on the side. It comes in a sizzling pan, so you just need to add the sauce, wait for it cook, and then eat it.
Even though the sizzling pan should have made me think that it would be hot, I confidently took my first spoonful and realized that my mouth wasn't ready for it. 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. LOL.
The taste was great and a fun experience. Food portion could have been a bit bigger, but like I said, I was starving so I made do with what I had. I'm a fan so I'll be back!
I recommend the Beef Pepper Rice. It's cheap, delicious, and a whole new experience to eating. The staff very accommodating as well. Bring your friends when you decide to eat in the Power Plant Mall branch.
(July 2015) Had dinner with with wifey and brother in law.
I could still remember the time when we had to brave long lines just to dine in Pepper Lunch (Rockwell) - might be several years ago.
I still love the beef pepper rice (with extra beef). The experience seems to be different when you are not competing with other people to get seats. I kinda miss it :) but don't have time anymore to suffer through long lines at my age.
Wifey had here usual salmon rice. My brother in law had salad and dessert while we discussed the new love of his life.
The meal was filling and flavorful just like the stories of my brother in law. We kinda like the new experience with pepper lunch. Not as stressful and some even find it kinda romantic enough to have an office romance (just like the girl and her supervisor on the next table) :)
When in Rockwell and assaulted by all the choices for dinner, you can never go wrong with the still innovative Pepper Lunch.
Garlic pepper rice is my regular order here along with their kani salad.
We always make it a point to eat here early or late since during meal time, the place is packed and we would have to wait in line.
The place is nice though they might want to do something about their ventilation since after eating here, we would all smell like garlic and smoke.
I just go here for their shake shake tuna salad. I did order a sizzling plate once, but it wasn't that incredible to actually remember the taste. Serving time is quick, along with their service. I still find it a bit too pricey for its size and taste, though.
Good thing that pepper steak is here and my cravings for the pepper steak in singapore is what im getting. Anything in the menu basically taste the same because of the sauce that you put in. But other than that this is just a simple meal that makes my tummy happy whenever im craving for it.
I like the experience of actually cooking my meal. The sauce option is great but I ended up getting the traditional one. The vent didn't work so I ended up smelling like food all day.
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Pepper Lunch has always been one of my favorite places to dine in Rockwell since it opened in 2008!
The quality of their food is always consistent and even though sometimes you have to wait a while I be seated, once you have ordered and taken your seat... It doesn't take very long until your food is served.
I always used to get the chicken pepper rice before and only recently switched to their curry beef pepper rice which is better by miles!! So much more flavor that you barely need to put any of the garlic or honey sauce that is provided on your table. I remember the servings used to be much bigger (or maybe I was just smaller?) but yeah, servings seem to be a little smaller but still very filling!
I haven't been here in a while and was surprised to see that they now have pastas on their menu? I found that a little strange but I'd still go back to try it!
For the price that you pay, it's difficult to go wrong. It's not fast food and it's cheaper than other restaurants in Rockwell! Definitely a favorite.
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I've had Pepper Lunch at the Greenbelt location before but coming to the Power Plant branch and actually trying their Pepper Rice meal was an eye-opening experience.
The nice thing about Power Plant Mall is the significantly (and noticeably) smaller crowds. That being said, I also decided to "snack" at around 4 pm which may have contributed to the easy experience of ordering and eventually getting my order.
I opted for the Beef Pepper Rice, which I figured was more 'standard' than the Tokusen Big Ribeye Steak that I had tried before (it was also significantly cheaper). I wasn't expecting a whole lot since 'Pepper Lunch' gave me the idea that it was just rice, pepper, and a little meat. However, for some reason, the combination (along with generous amounts of the two sauces provided) works very well. "Why haven't I had this before?" echoed in my mind.
I don't know what it is, but event though it is just rice, pepper (and maybe some other spices) and a little bit of meat, adding the sauces instantly makes the whole dish come together in a satisfying and fulfilling way. The pepper gives the dish a little kick, the meat and sauces add flavor, and everything tastes fresh (since you're pretty much cooking it on your own). The meal is fulfilling and tasty and although it was more than I had planned on snacking on, I have no regrets.
Overall, although it looks like all the other Pepper Lunch branches out there, the lack of crowd and space is definitely a plus for this branch. The Beef Pepper Rice is delicious (as long as you don't mind eating quite a bit of rice) although definitely better as a full meal rather than a snack in between meals. Definitely a place I will remember the next time I am wondering around with no specific place to go.
ate here last night and i must say, their chicken and salmon + their beef are all to die for!!! do i need to mention their crepe ala mode? i can't help it, i have an addiction for good food!
Pepper Lunch is one of my favorite restaurant in the Metro. I always ordered either the Beef Pepper Rice or the Chicken Pepper Rice mixed with Honey Brown sauce. The cooking/mixing process might take awhile but the taste is so awesome that it will make you crave for more. The serving portion is big enough for a single person. So, I highly recommend it for those with a big appetite. Their location in Rockwell is not so crowded, well-lighted and clean. "
Stephanie Mascardo Dela Cruz
+4
We love this place simply because the food is yummy and is budget-friendly. Super busog everytime we leave. We order their salmon pepper rice & teriyaki pepper rice mostly.
If there's something I can never get tired of, it's probably Japanese food! Its clean-tasting and healthy cuisine appeals to me a lot which is why the moment I heard about Pepper lunch, my friends and I immediately went there and tried it out.
They had this creative and interesting concept wherein you need to mix the food as it arrives so you can maximize the heat and cook the food well. Although the price was quite on the high side, the food is really nice! The staff were really friendly and the servings are adequate and filling! My ever favorite would be the Cut Steak and Hamburger Combo, the Seaweed Shake! Shake! Salad! and their Vanilla Crepe Cake.
Japanese cuisine is one of the yummiest food you can taste. They have this different way of cooking and preparing their food. And that's why we really love Pepper Lunch, it lets you navigate a different spectrum of food delicacies. My favorite is the Terriyaki Beef Pepper Rice with Egg. As an ultimate salad lover, I love their Kani Salad. All the ingredients are fresh and prepared in a delicate manner. I love how they present their meal thru sizzling plates, you just have to be extra careful because it's extremely hot. You can mix your food depending on what you want. The taste of the beef is really ravishing. You can feel the tenderness and the juicyness of the meat up to last bite. A heavy meal with an incredible taste.
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The original Pepper Lunch is definitely better than the pinoy copycat version: Sizzling Pepper Steak in Trinoma. The Japanese rice used in Pepper Lunch is consistently yummy. I learned that Pepper Lunch uses a patented Rice Robot to wash and measure the rice and the amount of water (talk about Japanese geek technology) to attain consistency on the rice to be served. Also, their cast iron plate is heated up to a 270 degrees centigrade to cook the meat instantly and retain its heat when it is delivered to your table. I remember that Sizzling Pepper Steak plates are not as hot as the Pepper Lunch ones.
Most of the ingredients and raw materials are imported except for the bean sprouts and the greens: The Japanese are control freaks and they want to make sure that the quality of Pepper Lunch in Manila is the same as the ones in Singapore or other franchises. Imagine all the meat, fish, corn, beans, etc are imported. This would also explain why the prices are on the high side. But at least, you don't need to fly to Singapore to satisfy your craving for authentic Pepper Lunch meal.
Pepper Rice is flavored with Black Pepper that is prepared every morning: They use only the outer shell of the peppercorn which is most fragrant.
Cut Steak and Hamburger Combo: Only A La Carte (without drinks). The cut steak was a little bit fatty than expected. We all loved the hamburger steak. A favorite of Chef Jeroen, husband of Chuvaness.
. The killer food in Pepper Lunch is their Hamburger Steak! We all agree that we love the Pepper Lunch Hamburger Steak paired with the sweet onion sauce! If you order the Cut Steak and Hamburger Combo, make sure that you order the Onion sauce at the counter.
Steak and Hamburger Steak:
1. You can cook both sides of your steak on the place as the beef is raw.
2. When the steak is ready. Please put a steak sauce (Amakuchi - Honey Brown Sauce or Karakuchi - Garlic Soy Sauce) on it.
3. You can place the cooked steak on vegetables so that it will not be overcooked.
4. You can also cook the vegetables on the place. Then you can taste it with a steak sauce.
Pepper Rice. Hurry!! Mix Them Up!!
1. Please mix them up equally as there is a butter and sauce in the middle of the plate.
2. The more you mix them up, the more delicious "Pepper Rice" you get!!! Why? You will see it!
I bet that you won't have time to read the instructions when the food arrives:
Immediately after the food arrives, you need to mix it to maximize the heat of the plate and to cook the food really well. I posted the official instructions above so that you can be more prepared when you eat at Pepper Lunch. Anyway, the servers will be glad to help you in cooking your food.
Pepper Lunch Philippines is the only franchise that have desserts in their menu!
I'm glad that they decided to include the dessert to complete the meal experience for the Filipino market. The desserts are proudly Philippine made and hopefully we export the recipe to other Pepper Lunch franchise.
Macha Cheese Cake: Unique concept and taste but it reminds you of eating soap (as Mila would describe it).
Molten Milk Chococolate Cake: Safe, Cheap but Delicious.
Vanilla Crepe Cake: Simple and Soft. My wife loves this dessert.
Here are some of the downsides when eating in Pepper Lunch:
-- The prices are relatively on the high side.
-- Like in any Japanese or Korean grill places, you would smell like your food after eating.
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