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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with the lady a few days ago. Used my Storm to check ratings for this place and decided to stop by based on positive reviews. First off, the hot skillet is appealing, the price is right, but...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a huge fan of meals that are HOT!! It does not get much hotter then Pepper Lunch!!! First off i had no idea that this place was so popular, second i didnt know that basically they put thinly...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is the bf & i 's new spot every saturday for lunch.lunch special #1 for me wif an egg.for bf, the ribeye hot plate wif 2 eggs.we've had this place before because our friendwould buy us togo. & it...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been eating here for 9 years. What can I say? I have mad love for this place.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i loveeee this place. however, it can be really, and i mean REALLY, packed and my fiance and i always crave it on Mondays... the only day it's closed. :[ talk about bad timing! but i go here a lot......
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A cute little place for a quick meal. As soon as I entered this restaurant I was distracted by beautiful humming noises coming from the sizzling meat on the hot plates. It was entertaining to play...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to try Pepperlunch based on the crazy good reviews from here. =) Sure enough there was already a line waiting for dinner at the door. We were seated right away... I ordered.. the #1 with...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Different" and "tasty" have to be the first two adjectives that spring to mind when you take your first bites at this plate. We've all see various manners of cook-the-food-yourself Asian cuisines,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sizzle ...sizzle. I luv the beef pepper dish w/ egg and extra beef! Terrific service n inexpensive. But u will end up smelling like food for the rest of the nite. ; )
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Totally reminds me of Hot Pot City sans huge vent fans, display of raw beef and sticky floors. The place felt rather homey and seemed to be a great, quick dine in spot. I got the #1; with the beef,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like it here. I only order the sizzling plate of beef with garlic butter. It comes out raw, but if you move the slices around, it cooks really fast. It comes with corn and spinach (or something that...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't hate this place at all. I do think that I did encounter an onset of a sore throat before coming into this restaurant, so maybe that played a big role into my 2 star review and all the water I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of the JDrama Lunch Queen. Nice place to get a quick, casual lunch. I've only had their sizzling plate type dishes but so far so good. Relatively cheap too.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate lunch over here yesterday with my 237 work buddies from college who work in Sunnyvale, Milpitas, and me in Alviso. Had the #3 beef noodles cooking fresh on that hot plate. Didn't know that you had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap and delicious meal!Fill up on a healthy (or maybe slightly unhealthy if you get lots of extra meat) portion of rice, sizzling meat, egg ( $0.50). The #1 (sizzling plate with beef, rice, corn & a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always craving sizzling plate #3: beef pepper noodle (with egg). Be prepared with your napkin to shield yourself from the sizzling splatters of oil. Be quick to pour the sauce over the beef, and...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Snap , crackle , pop , sizzle, OUCH! That last sound bite generously donated by a friend who got a little too much sizzle than he had hoped for. Definitely a good concept and reasonably priced and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food but most importantly, outstanding for service, especially for those of us with families. Usually, they give you miso soup for a starter when you have ordered your meal. Because we had...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food here is very cheap but on the salty side...at least for me...i found both the items we ordered were real salty...(#27 the curry udon and #1 with fried egg). the service was great...the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here often when I lived in Milpitas, but when I recently went here, I left disappointed. Not sure if it was the rice or that their special sauce didn't have much flavor. I got my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.75 stars. I liked this place, because this is hecka cheap compared to most places. I ordered the Curry Pepper Noodle with the fried egg (costs extra: $0.50), which was only okay. There was a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting.. A Japanese sizzling plate restaurant. I've seriously never tried noodles, egg and salmon on a sizzling plate. These plates also comes with corn and tons of garlic butter. It was fun to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i wonder why people haven't mentioned #6 ribeye with garlic butter and corn. that's 4 of my favorite things in one dish :)a little pricey ($11.95) for lunch but it makes me happy minus one star bc...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have always liked Pepper Lunch. Its great with the beef and egg with Corn over the rice. My wife likes the udon and its just a nice to come here for something different. I have never tried the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NOM NOM NOM. Just what I needed on my lunch break; some friggin red meat and rice on a hot skillet.For 8 washingtons, you get soup, extra meat, and a salad. While you're at it,why not throw in an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loveeeee this place! But I think it's a hit or miss for most people. The concept is simple-- noodles/rice, meat, and sauce over a sizzling platter. Some people don't like this place because their...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I have to eat the same dish EVERYDAY..for the REST OF MY LIFE.. I would not mind the #1 (the ORIGINAL) plate combo with extra meat and extra egg at Pepper Lunch. #1 plate = $6.00extra meat = $1.00...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Our order came out very promptly, between 30 seconds and 5 minutes. YES THIRTY SECONDS. *fellow diner orders #1 with extra beef, I order #2 with egg10 seconds later--waitress delivers soupfellow...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found out about this place because this is where my boyfriend took me on our first date. Ever since my first experience here, I've become a big fan of pepper lunch. I always get the #1 with egg, but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love, love, love this place! This has got to be one of my favorite lunch spots. I'm surprised I haven't written a review about this place already because I have been coming here for years. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend was the one to introduce me to this restaurant. She said they're hard to come by, and she last had it when she was in the Philippines. So this kinda place is a pretty rare thing. Although...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting that "Pepper Lunch" was gonna be a little bit Peppery-ER than this, haha. However, this was a great deal for the lunch special! $8 for the main dish, miso soup and a small salad. I got...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No funnys or cools on this one...just some Grade A insider info... If you feel like adventuring to THE ONLY USA location for this Japanese chain...why not branch out at lunch? Lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not the best food in the world but it's definitely something different and worth trying at least once. After reading reviews, I struggled with getting either a regular lunch special which is...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OVERRATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!unagi tasted a bit fishy... i'm not sure if that's generally a problem with hot unagi (as opposed to cold unagi on sushi), but i was not a fan.salmon was ok, but a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since my first visit to this place I've been ordering $2 the curry beef sizzling noodles. Although the place does call itself "Pepper Lunch" it is a Japanese noodle place so don't expect anything...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great prices for good food. They keep it simple and good. Definitely a place to go to again. I just wish this place opened late.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place! Too bad I live in So Cal, I would make it a habit to eat here at least once a week. Prices are reasonable, fast service.. The only thing that I did not enjoy was the thai ice tea..
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Pepper Lunch. I usually get the salmon with garlic butter and extra garlic butter on the side. They also give complimentary soup and salad. This place is inexpensive and quick. Couldn't ask for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say 2 thumbs up for this place! I order the samething everytime I go here because you can never go wrong with the #1 with egg. It is soo BOMB! If you don't like corn like me...you can ask...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yum! first time i had pepper lunch.... AND I LOVED IT!get the #3 if you dont really wanna try anthing fancy
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can see why people like Pepper Lunch. For about $6, you get a generous portion of food that ought to fill you up pretty well. But that's all I can rave about with the place. Really, if the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my all time favorite restaurants. However, I'm giving it 4-star because my friends and I come out of there smelling like beef, which is not very pleasant. That, and they keep giving us tap...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my most favorite restaurants to eat at when I am around Milpitas.Pros - The Food is very delicious and the beverages is wonderful especially the Italian Sodas. There is a lot of parking...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really wanted to LOVE this place, especially reading all the good reviews. And maybe because I spent a year in Japan, so was already mentally comparing the delicious Japanese fare I remember so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You don't know how much it breaks my heart to give Pepper Lunch a 3*. I wanted to give it a 4* or 5* SO BAD, but I just can't do it...Honestly, it's because I'm just spoiled. That's what happens when...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome! Love it every time. Every single entree was good. Their miso soup had noodles in them. Their salad is extremely good. I steal my bf's salad every time! The price is reasonable. I always get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason I remember coming here probably 3 years ago and hated it. I really must have ordered the absolute wrong dish. My friend and I decided to make a random stop here a few days ago. I must...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper Lunch... how I love thee. Let me count the ways:1. You feed me delicious yummy hot food2. You are so cheap I come to see you a lot.3. You are hot. Truly. #1 with egg, almost every time. If I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here with my boyfriend after a day of shopping in milpitas. Found it on yelp while not knowing where to eat. This place has great food and the price is decent. It's a great lunch spot since...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The gf and I were summoned here for a friend's graduation luncheon. I didn't really know what to expect, but when I saw the menu in the window, I was highly intrigued and anticipating a hefty lunch....
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say... is..I love you #5 & #10 w/ Teriyaki Sauce Salad. You seriously complete me whenever I get the chance to go there.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is so yummy and good. They brew there own sauces. Everything is fresh and the Italian soda is a must to try. i love this place no where in the bay area can you have this experience. Yes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now I really am sure Yelp is effing up deleting people's reviews, because I KNOW i reviewed Pepper Lunch!This place is near and dear to my heart. Pepper Lunch is a really popular chain back in Japan...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I had tried this place sooner. Normally, I am not a fan of things on sizzling plates since they tend to be over-salted and over-cooked. Today, I was pleasantly surprised by Pepper Lunch. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Anything but bland. So delectable and tasty. I ordered the #2 ($5.95). Beef served with white rice topped off with some curry powder. My bf ordered the #1 ($5.95). Basically the same thing without the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
All I got to say is yuck dude.I mean, it's okay. I don't see what all the fuss is about. It comes on a sizzling plate, and you mix it with everything that's on top.Then you eat something mediocre that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good! I came here last weekend with my boyfriend and we were both newbies. It was a shame that we were too occupied with trying to cook the raw meat on the sizzling plate, we didn't know all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is soooooooooooooooooo good. Prices are cheap and the food is great. Very simple meals but with a great atmosphere and staff.the sizzling plates are all good since i've actually tried...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper lunch is good. I love how your food cooks on a sizzling plate! I had the curry beef with egg and rice and it was pretty tasty after I drizzled the sauce on it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Theyre aren't very many places like this in Milpitas. Im not sure there is another place like this in milpitas. Last time i was there i treated my boyfriend and brothers out to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sizzzzle sizzle POP! The first sounds you hear on busy Friday evening when you walk in. Went to dinner here with a friend. Because of the bustling busy-ness we waited a bit and let the scent of beef...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is good. i usually get the combo meal, but for some reason they raised the price on it and dropped the soda from the deal. either way, the portion and value is decent
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Located alongside all the other Milpitas Square restaurants, this place is a favorite spot for some of my co-workers. Serving basically slices of thin raw meat with rice that is supposed to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is good! i had the steak with garlic butter.. i'm ok with raw meat usually, but this time was a surprise right when the food came out since i wasn't expecting it. my only complaint was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Customer service is pretty good, they're attentive but they don't hover around you or anything. Also, it's a pretty small restaurant so it isn't very hard to find a waiter walking around. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always come here. The food is good and it's fast. Great for lunch!
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Pepper Lunch for dinner for the first time last night. I had the curry beef with rice and corn hot plate and it was GOOD! When the plate was first delivered, the meat was raw and I freaked...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars because I have no complaints. Pepper Lunch has never let me down. I always get the angus rib eye and am always full and satisfied. I don't know what it's like here during lunch hours but I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I just got back from lunch, and I'm sitting here in the office reeking of salmon cooked in garlic butter. The salmon was not so fresh and tasted fishy. Needless to say, I didn't finish my meal.-1 from...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times now, this is now my favorite cheap Japanese restaurant in the bay area. Full meals go for 5-7, an egg costs an additional .50 and doubling the meat adds an additional $2. In my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to Pepper Lunch for lunch since I was 16 and ditching school. It hasn't failed me yet!Cheap, fast service, and delicious food. What more do you want??? :)Come here and try any of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I usually get the steak with garlic butter with an egg.. This past time I decided to be daring and try the #1 which I assume is the most common dish.. rice, pepper beef and corn. It was a little...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly dont know what the craze is for pepper lunch. I guess business has picked up a lot more since i've been here like 2 years ago. so last time i ordered the pepper beef with rice and corn and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just went here yesterday with a friend of mine because he was doing an essay on Japanese food and suggested Pepper Lunch since it was authentic and neither of us have been there.He wanted variety so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Offers different pepper lunch combinations. Each meal comes with a salad. I always order the garlic ribeye with egg. It comes with corn spinach too! Quick service too!
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
#1 (Beef Pepper Rice) add an egg Please!! I am seriously hooked on this place!! Just remember to leave your nice jacket in your car, otherwise you will smell like the food you eat!! The meat is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since being introduced to this place from a friend, I've been hooked. Awesome food, friendly staff. Whenever I pay a visit, I look through the menu carefully and right when the waiter comes, yell...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The main attraction here is the "pepper lunch" dish in all its variations (curry, hurry, garlic, etc). It is sort of a Japanese Bibimbap, with all that implies in terms of mildness. The portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
FOOD1.) Just rice, beef, corn, and egg on a hot plate = Too buttery on bottom. Tasted OK, but not great or anything.2.) Avacado rolls = Tiny, but sufficiently good. oh! but gave complimentary miso...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum yum. the salmon is excellent. The food comes out extra quick and the prices are cheap. WOOHOO. Good find. Too bad it's a bit far away. Otherwise, this would be my lunch spot.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised with what I got at Pepper Lunch.... So one of my best friends in high school LOVED this place, but I've always been scared to try anything with the word "pepper" in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a fan since day 1. When the restaurant setup was a round counter top! Anyone remember that? I was actually on the Pepper Lunch commercial which air'd on KTSF ch 26. LOL. I always get number...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love pepper lunch! I used to go there so much, Yoko gave me an "I love pepper lunch" shirt! Unfortunately, I moved out of the Milpitas area and have not been there in a while.The food is good and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
words cannot express my ridiculous craving for pepper lunch's curry beef [#2 on their menu] with fried eggs. all that needs to be said is that after a few weeks, my mind [or stomach] reminds me that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
People who don't like the food here are the idiots who don't put the blatant sauce on the table onto their meat while it cooks. You can also ask for teriyaki sauce. I would never say anything bad...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is quite interesting, I love how the food comes to you raw and it cooks in front of your eyes on your own personal sizzling platter. Puts a cool twist on the traditional teppanyaki . I got...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't at all impressed with this place. The idea sounded good, the pictures looked good, but when I actually ate their food I wasn't pleased. I didn't mind cooking my own food, the raw meat didn't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes I am just completely shocked by other people's reviews. I went to Pepper Lunch recently. I ordered the beef hot plate with rice and egg. A friend ordered the beef hot plate with noodles....
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
#1. Extra Beef, Fried Egg.Thanks.If you find yourself ordering anything else, why'd you even come?
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here twice already and its a-ok. The prices are reasonable and they are pretty quick with their service. The first time I went, I got the dish that is like a donburi. The portion was huge,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is absolutely awesome!!! I frequently go there, and it is very nice, the waiters even have a shirt that says "People on Yelp love us", and this is soo gr8! I always like #4 with an...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like their idea of raw meat loaded on hot plated. It's fun to see the food getting cooked and add just the right amount of sauce to it. Service is pretty good, too.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty tasty dishes. Good portion. Not the kind of japanese food you expect. You don't order sushis here. You order iron plates. It is pretty good. Very different I would say. Reasonable price...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel so JDM.I'm slowly being introduced to the AZN side of McCarthy Ranch... I know this is surprising given my background (VNDM foo!) but it's true.Last night I was taken here by two of my friends....
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper Lunch... nothing special upon first appearance... HOWEVER--- I lived in Japan for a few months, and in Japan, this was an integral part of my sustenance.... It was cheap, good, tasty food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
10 A with a side of egg please. Sizzling plate and right portions. The sizzling part is the best! You get to cook your own food and don't be fooled by drenching your plate with sauce for the cool...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand what all the hype is about. I usually get the salmon or the tofu. Maybe I need to be a beef eater to enjoy this place. My clothes end up smelling like crap after this place, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I found my new favorite cheap Japanese joint. At first, I wasn't too happy with the slow service (we sat there for like 10 mins before someone took our order), but when my order came (the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, for a good price.We ordered two appetizers, fried shrimp, and fried oysters. I just don't remember their names as it was listed on the menu. I love shrimp, but I liked their oyster...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My cousin wanted to go here for dinner earlier so I agreed since I've never been there before. The food was pretty good & the price is reasonable. After tax & tip, it was $20 for both of us (no...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
had dinner there couple times...um....can't think about any special about it. just a normal and regular japanese place.....didn't want to go back, but i dun mind go back there to eat. i will give a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still sizzling hot, still delicious. Asian comfort food... mmm. I still can't get over how this place is the only Pepper Lunch in the Western Hemisphere. I now frequent this place a few times a month...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE their Bento Boxes. At this location their menu says they have sushi, including tuna sashimi, but whenever I go there they say they don't make it anymore. I'm disappointed every time. They need...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food here comes on a sizzling pan where the meat is still raw and you cook it yourself. I always order the beef with noodle and egg. The order comes with a miso soup, and salad is an extra $1.00 if I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I first had Pepper Lunch in Hong Kong a couple years ago and thought it was a really neat idea having people cook their own food in a molten hot bowl. I was pleasantly surprised to find out there was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've never heard of Pepper Lunch until I went on yelp to check out some restaurants in the Milpitas area and knowing it was one of those japanese chain restaurants made me eager to try it out. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why do each of the posters have a conflicting # of other locations open? Why is the floor sticky? Why doesn't my table feel like it hasn't been wiped down since the last person visited? These are a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Today, my mom and I hogged a huge table so we could discuss paperwork and my grad school.We split a number 13 (teriyaki tofu on a sizzling platter). The staff were completely fine with the fact that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is defiantly one of my favorite restaurants to eat like there is no tomorrow. I've tried many things on the menu, but my all time favorite bar none is the Katsu Don. They give you this huge...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was great!!! I went today for the first time. I was a total rookie! My friend and I had no idea what we should order! Duh! We should have just looked all around us. You have to get a sizzling...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only checked this place out cos I was famished and Mariuchi (ramen house next door) was closed. So, my friend and I walk in... there are a few people in there eating, but no one to seat us so we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch today with the PLI. She seemed pretty stoked about. Noticed the plethora of high reviews on Yelp and said we should check it out.Well, this place did not deliver. It's basically...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was really nothing special, but the whole experience of having food served on a hot plate and "cooking" it myself was pretty cool. The portions were fine for me, but may be a bit small for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place for lunch. They are fast and cheap. I love the smell of my lunch cooking in front of me.
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rib eye for only about $12?? HELL YA! =)Four stars just for the steak alone! And it comes with soup, salad, rice, corn and spinach, as do the rest of the hot plate items on the menu. Can be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a good two or three months, I'd eat here with my coworker one, maybe two times a week. I love this place! There's just something primally satisfying about watching pink and uncooked meat sizzle on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really do love pepperlunch. I go here a couple times a month and usually get #10 with garlic butter with a croquette on the side. Its basically individual tapenyaki style luncheon. Its fast,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
man, i haven't been to pepper lunch in SO long.. and today, while shopping and trying to decide what to have for lunch, something suddenly went DING! in my head.. and i thought of pepper lunch. which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only tried this place once, but it's good and decently priced. I got the sizzling teriyaki beef plate with noodles, corn, and fried egg. SUPER YUMMY! I finished the whole thing. The place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The concept of this place seems pretty simple. Grab a bunch of raw stuff, heat up an iron plate, stick it on and serve. It'll cook itself - everytime I eat here I think to myself how easily I could do...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite lunch spots! It's a small place. I usually get the salmon or chicken teriyaki. I love how it comes out sizzling hot on that skillet thing that they have it on. The grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SRSLY. OPEN ON MONDAY!!This past week, my bf and I got hungry and we were so set on Pepperlunch! We usually take an hour to figure out what we want to eat, but this time we thought "pepperlunch" in 5...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars rounded up. You have to know what to order. I have only had sizzling plate dishes b/c those are the dishes that look the most delicious. My recommendations:Always Always Rice over Noodles....
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I walked by this place a bunch of times and finally decided to try it one day. The place is affordable and very fast. You can get a full meal with about 7 bucks. It only took about a minute or two for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper Lunch is aiite, nothing special. I will admit the food is good and the prices are fair, but a word of advice: Don't eat here if you're getting ready to go out somewhere, unless you don't mind...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Could it be better? YesFor the price? 5 starsCan I make this at home? YesBut is it fast enough that you'd rather hop in the car and come here? Most Definitely!
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper Lunch, what would I do without you??This is my go to place for lunch or a cheap dinner and I always drag my fiance with me whenever I get the cravings. Its so close to my house! The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I actually went here more than to church because i would go here every Tuesday night. Thats when i used to live near there. I've been going here since 2000 THEY HAVE STAMP CARDS!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They don't serve tuna sashimi, tuna rolls, and sushi related stuff no mo. =( (Not that it was a lot to begin with.)
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here for the first time today with my manager who's been here before. The aroma when you walk in is mmm, mmm, mmm.... Since I was a new comer, I ordered the same plate (#1 beef). I was surprised...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was ok but I'm not sure if I'd call it anything special. They have a number of rice/noodle dishes that are usually paired up with some sort of meat (the beef comes out raw) and a variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper Lunch is delicious. You know what else is fun? Trying to eat little kernels of corn with your chopsticks. I think that's part of the reason why this place is so good--it's the challenge. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice and have yet to be disappointed. The first time I ordered chicken terriyaki and it was delicious! The second time I got the pepper beef with fried egg and noodle. Another yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
who doesn't like pepper lunch?this place is definitely a great way to have lunch.it's fresh and tastey.you might not want to go back to the office since you'll smell like grilled food since you can...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmm....this is pretty good stuff! I ordered the regular pepper beef with a fried egg and I must say that I was quite satisfied. I especially loved it when the rice started cooking to the point where...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Pepper Lunch for the first time ordering a light dinner the chicken udon. My friend ate here before. Our other friends have eaten here before and visit on occasion.The restaurant was empty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I worked nearby, I used to come here about once a week. One time, the wonderful lady who runs the place (I'm embarrassed I've forgotten her name) brought out a #10 for me, and whatever my friend...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love Pepper Lunch!!Pepper Lunch is a do it yourself kind of place where they give you a sizzling plate with all of your food on it and you cook your own meat. They have a soy sauce (if...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun place to come to with friends.I have to agree with most reviews that the experience here is rather fun. But I feel that the food tasted rather normal, and nothing special.Although this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here twice -- 1st time was a few years back & the 2nd time was only a couple of wks ago. OMG, WHY DID IT TAKE ME SO LONG TO RETURN?!?!This place is so awesome for lunch!!! A person...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's a reason they have the "People on Yelp love us" sticker on their window. Great food and good service.I ordered the salmon steak with garlic butter and my food literally came out less than a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hamburg steak all the way!!! I never come out of here without a full stomach and a burnt tongue (there is a frozen yogurt store in the corner of the plaza to help alleviate the burnt tongue). They...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty awesome, except for the fact that your clothes smell like the sizzling beef platters & saturates your clothes the rest of the day! Number 1sizzling beef platter is pretty darn...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's like having your own personal teppan.I had the #10 (beef) with Garlic butter and an eggthe bf had the #12 Tonkatsu. The food was good and sizzling! mmMmm... I definitely will come back here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is delicious! I always get the number 1, with extra beef and egg. I've always wanted to try the steak and the pork cutlet though.. Sometimes I get the croquette cuz I like potatoes hahaThe...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work about 3 blocks from this plaza and my co-workers and I come here for lunch about once a week.Unfortunately, I always order the same thing. #2 (Beef with Curry Rice) with an egg. I love it....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper Lunch is dope! I don't know why I crave this place every once in awhile, but I do. Sizzling rice plates always get to me, though there just has to be hella corn. Haha. It's crazy inexpensive,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars!Pepper Lunch is the perfect place to go if you're craving for some really yummy food and have a hole in your wallet. I always order the california rolls (which is totally nothing special but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
each time I eat here, I don't hesistate to clean my plate.I took my friends here from the city, and have to admit.. there aren't any places quite like pepper lunch in the city... so imagine my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I was supposed to meet some friends for dinner earlier this week, but they were making the arrangements, so I asked them to send me the info. First, they sent me the address of the place and their...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My BF LOVES this place and took me for the first time on Christmas Eve day after some last minute shopping. I had the beef with curry rice, sampled the same with pepper rice, and had a bit of udon. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The presentation of the food was really surprising. I didn't expect everything on a sizzling plate uncooked. The meat was uncooked, so you had to cook that yourself which was kinda fun. The noodles...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i had curry which was not as good as the curry i had at another curry house in cupertino. service is great, just that the food is really below par. the price was reasonable.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Everything we ordered was so tasteless... it was like eating unseasoned beef and looked a bit oxidize . even the salad is so average and plain. the one star is for the miso soup that comes with it and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In a nutshell:*Yes! I'm a fan of the sizzling beef rice plates :)*Cheap and good. You can't beat $5.95I recommend this place and will be taking my mom there soon.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm trying to understand how this restaurant managed to maintain an average of four stars among 290 reviewers. I could have gotten more filet mignon slices for less expensive than the black angus...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad. Good budget spot. I didn't like their thai iced coffee. Overall the food was good for the price though, and I like the menu offerings. #3 is probably the best on the menu. The miso was weird,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just tried this place today, had the #3 Beef Noodle thing for $6.50 and added an egg for $0.50 and salad for $1.20. It also came w tih miso soup.The salad was kind of like wahtever to me. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a long time fan of this place. Great food at a great price. The owner is always welcoming and the service is super fast even though there is only owner and cook working every day. How can...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is delicious...the #1 with garlic butter...fantastic. I'm still a little new here so I tend to not flip my meat fast enough to get a good sear on both sides. The spinach on the side...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I smelled like this place after leaving. Bad customer service - they do not acknowledge you when you come in. The food is horrible. I would never come back.
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I decided to fly home to visit friends and family in Milpitas, I heard the buzz about how great Pepper Lunch was. I personally saw Pepper Lunch on almost every corner in Shibuya, Japan,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is generally good, I really like their ribeye with garlic butter and their curry beef rice. Keep in mind that you will smell like the food after you leave the place.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Thanx to pearl m., I had an excellent dinner..my wife did not :-) I ordered #10 with garlic butter and egg and it was delicious. Specially with some salt, black pepper and red chilli powder. Ummm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friend told me about this place so i decided to give it a try. I forgot what i ordered, but then again i dont want to remember because it wasnt all that great. The only good thing about this place...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like shabu but on a grill! I drool the minute I step in from the aroma of beef & butter. Mmm....I usually have the rib eye w/garlic butter but opted the beef yakiniku today. It was good however, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there twice. I've had the #1 with a fried egg, great value at $8 bucks with tax/tip. Second Visit - Had the beef yakisoba. Satisfied my noodle craving, but it wasn't as good as home...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
That plate it came out in what freaking awsome.I orderd the beef curry rice and so did my bf.I'm vegitarian so i ate the rice and my bf was stealing the beef, but I definatly orderd the wrong thing....
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
due to all the hype, i was expecting this place to be well, DELICIOUSit was alrite - maybe i ordered the wrong thing... i ordered the #10 (yakiniku) with garlic butter and added an egg - on yelp, the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My roommate and I used to frequent this place twice a week when we lived in South Bay. yeah, you're probably not going for the miso soup or the simple yet refreshing salad- but ohhhh the sizzling...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oooh wee, you stinky! Beware, you'll be smokey smelling when you leave. I actually went home and changed before heading out, hah.But its still delicious and inexpensive :) Tried some of their non-beef...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man I love coming to this place. It's relatively cheap, it's a novelty place (oooooh sizzling hot plates) and the portions are nice. The food is also pretty good. I usually come here with my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here cause my friend recomended it and she's usually dead on about food so I decided to try it. I was def in for a suprised cause those skillets are so cool. I don't know how safe it is that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm addicted to the rib eye steak with garlic butter plate here. They bring out your order real fast since the food cooks right in front of you on a hot plate. I would advise to pour some of that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place STINKS! like seriously, you leave with the stench of the goodness with you. The portions are good and its nice and cheap too!For only $8 ish you get a complete meal with soup and salad...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice, inexpensive place for a tasty meal. The food portions are big and the since the food is served on sizzling plate, it's always nice and hot. Nothing really negative to say except...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so cute and tiny. Ok, when I first entered, I thought I was way too big for the restaurant, in fact, I almost knocked over a table.. hehe. They give you warm miso soup upon your arrival....
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
every so often, we all come across an idea so simple and great, that we wonder why we didn't think of it?i felt this way at pepper lunch!first things first, pepper lunch is japanese fast food. the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Come on Pepper Lunch, I know you're a big chain in Japan, so don't ruin your reputation in America. I came here with 3 of my budsss, and was greatly disappointed. They just have too little workers...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is awesome! came her for the first time with the gf and we didnt really know what to expect. The food comes to you in a sizzling plate which cooks your food as it comes to you. Lucky for us...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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This place is like a make-your-own-meat. Basically you order the kind of meat you want and they put it around a bowl of rice. The plate they bring it out is super hot so it basically cooks right in front of...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food: MediocreService: PromptPrice: CheapThe first thing that catches your attention about this place is the super low prices. Cooking food on a hot plate is kind of a fun experience - but to be truly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of tableside cooking so I've been wanting to try out this place, so it's perfect I had to work in Mountain View after lunch. I even ate here by myself, which is something I rarely do. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Im writing a review about pepper lunch because im actually craving this place right now! Number 3 with the udon noodles and beef with egg is my favorite! They also give you free miso soup right when...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like the name of the restaurant, Pepper Lunch, this place is good for lunch. The prices are good and the food isn't bad either. The main drawback about this place is the smell. You will leave...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I want the hot plates they use here. I could write the whole review on the hot plate. From wikipedia: Metal hot plates are heated to 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 Celsius) by an electromagnetic cooker....
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited to eat Pepper Lunch on Monday. SO EXCITED. I purposely didn't eat much during the day so I could stuff myself full of salmon and udon. I drove 25 minutes to Milpitas to eat this...SO...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Forgive me, but a #10, ribeye with butter really didn't hit the spot.First, a miso soup, with noodles. Eh?Salad with soy sauce and oil. Ehh?Waiter delivered a tofu dish, then picked it up two...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've never actually had Pepper Lunch in Milpitas, only in Japan, and i FRIGGIN LOVE IT!!! I need to make a road trip to Milpitas just for Pepper Lunch. It's that DAMN good!
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Ratings:Quality of Food - 5 StarsQuantity of Food - 5 StarsPrice - 5 StarsLocation - 5 StarsParking - 5 StarsService - 5 StarsSpeed - 5 StarsMy opinion/story:My grandmother didn't like this place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On both occasions I have ordered the sizzling beef udon with curry. It's freaking good. It comes out sizzling hot and you have to stir around the meat in order for it to be cooked. The food itself...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is fantastic. It's not everywhere that you can get hot plate food from a Japanese food chain here in the states. We're very lucky to have it in Milpitas. Now this is coming...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing that beats One sizzling plate from pepper lunchis 3.that's right.because i'm a fat-assYay sizzling foodYay pepper lunch& even though i've been there more times than i can count on both...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I like this place. Although it has a weird funky smell as you walk in... not sure what it was... I tried to put my finger on it.The service was good. I came with a friend and she brought her...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whats so special about this place? I came here today and Its aite food but like isnt ALL that to be raved about. I had a terriaki chicken sizzliing plate which was really hot and it stung me a few...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is lives up to the hype. its always crowded by around 7. the place is clean and has clean tables and chairs which is a plus. i personally think some of the hot plates are a couple bucks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Out of all the places to eat in McCarthy Ranch, pepper lunch has to be the best. Pepper lunch is very well priced, and the food is delicious.First time i went I got the ribeye with garlic butter and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper lunch is my FAVORITE. My ultimate favorite and has been for years. Back in high school seven years ago, we would skip class to make the trek out here at least once a week. Sometimes twice in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The long line during the lunch rush? It's because people know what's up.Freshly grilled beef with either rice or udon noodles... can't really go wrong either way. I got a #3 beef with udon ($7) with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a must try. their specialty is beef, rice, corn and egg, with or without curry, served on a hot plate. The meat is served raw and you cook it yourself.The price is reasonable, which was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our regular lunch place. Always get the #1 lunch special with an egg. Filling, quick, and tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the schiznet!!! Dope meat sizzilin on a hot plate. The Italian soda is good too with some sweet ghetto sushi!!! Me so hungry now!! Need some PEPPER LUNCH!!
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the garlic butter that came with my order of salmon which I had cooked myself on the sizzling hot platter.. the food in general was affordable and good... and I believe that this is the only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
angus steak w/garlic butter & hamburger steak are both really good!what do you expect when you just need to pay $25 for 2 persons?awesome place
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in years, but recently went back a few weeks ago and as usual the food is great here. I remember coming here when they first opened. I can tell you that they were a lot more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've had the bento box with sashimi, and also a sizzling plate with beef & egg. it was ok. everytime i come here, i get full and satisfied.
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay so my little brother is back... after picking him up from the airport we decided to try Pepper Lunch! At first I thought my GPS was wrong cuz it took us to Milpitas Square and I have never...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me and my little sister try to eat here at least once a week . The services is good, good food.....And the price is very affordable too
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan- It's like making your own fried rice and adding your own flavor to it while it cooks on an iron skillet. This is more or less just a casual spot.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, this place is surprisingly good. After hours of shopping our stomachs were hurting for some food. On top of the food being yummy and affordable, its also entertaining! It comes out raw on a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Initially I was more amused by the sizzling plate than anything. Food is good, decently priced, comes out fast. I have the lunch special most of the times, though sometimes it's hard to see the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I love Pepper Lunch. We've been there more than a dozen times. Most restaurants serve food that one could make at home with minimal effort. The idea of cooking our own food on a hot,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here earlier today to have dinner with my boyfriend and some of his friends. We were recommended by a friend who loved this place and we decided to come and check it out. I was really excited...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
@Grace Y:I found that your review is kind of strange. If I were you once I found baby cockroaches in my food, the first thing I'm gonna do is walk out.. that's for sure, but you still enjoyed your hot...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
MMM, good food here for good prices. Gotta get here early (~11:40ish) to get a seat w/o waiting. Got the beef sizzling platter, added extra beef and fried egg for $1.50 more, what a pro move that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cool little place to try for lunch (try to beat the crowd, though) and for about 8 bucks, you can get a sizzling plate of good food. Add extra meat and an egg for $1.50 and you're able to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm jumping on the bandwagon here. Good! Cheap! Fast! Cheap! Cheap! Free miso! I like the curry pepper beef plates fried egg.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No. No. No. No. No. No. No.Suspiciously lukewarm food. Crappy miso soup. Finding baby cockroaches in your food. Finding them on your table. Bad sushi.Their hot plates are delicious, but the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been coming here since the place first opened! Yoko is one of the nicest restaurant owners around. She always remembers her regulars names, where they work, where they live and their fave dishes....
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love this place. This is by far my favorite restaurant. This restaurant and Jimbo in Hawaii. I love their beef udon. If I could eat here everyday I would.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even if you don't think you'll like the food, you should drop by and check it out! How many Pepper Lunch USAs have YOU been to? If you haven't been to the Milpitas one then you'll probably answer a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG- I think I need to eat here at least once every week. I came back last Friday w/ the lovely boyfriend to satisfy my insatiable craving for Pepper Lunch. I wanted to try a new dish; the salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE.I just hate how my clothes smell afterwards. I think it's tasty but I'm in to oriental food. One of my filipino girlfriends weren't so thrilled with this place, but I enjoy it =)
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loooooooooove Pepper Lunch. The only location in the US is in MILPITAS.. HOW LUCKY ARE WE!!!!#1 with egg. (sometimes without). Just get it. Use the sauce (the one in the clear jar with a metal stick...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered #10 with garlic butter... it wasnt too flavorful so I had to add more pepper. However, I like the whole do it yourself cooking idea. The prices were really reasonable.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I first walked in here, the smell of the place was really intriguing. It was like the smell of 100 dishes mashed into one that produced some sort of weird super odor. As for the meal, I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who ever knew smelling so bad could taste so good? I'm not sure they have any items that don't come on a sizzlign hot plate, complete with oils bouncing back into your face, singing your skin like a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummy yummy yummy yummy in myyyy tummy. this place rocks. Fairly inexpensive for some nice fresh sizzling food. Place is kinda small, so try to avoid the lunch rush.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! The food is great. They have steaming platters so that your food cooks right in front of you. This allows you to season and sautee your food to your liking. The only downside to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been here many times for lunch and love it. We've tried both the beef and rice and beef and noodles dishes and both are excellent. The price is right too. Only "complaint" that I have is that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've always passed by this place at M square, but decided to give it a try for lunch on a weekend. The picture menu looks good, like those typical Japanese meals..yum. I ordered the yakisoba noodles...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another belated bday celebration, this time with the bff. I recommended the place since I've already been here with the bf and really like their sizzling plates. If you're into cooking your own food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch here after yelping and was not disappointed at all. Thank yet again, Yelp! I had the garlic butter salmon which came with a starter salad. THey bring out a super hot skillet with a half...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from Fresno, I visited my boy John up in San Jose, and he took me to this place for a quick bite for dinner...and it HELLA hit the spot!I got one of their hot plates, and I definitely liked the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: friendly service
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe I'm just not very good at cooking my own meat. I tried this place out recently and my noodles were too salty and my meat was overcooked and too chewy for me to even swallow. The service,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why is Pepper Lunch called Pepper Lunch if they're open for lunch AND dinner?Despite that the name confuses me, I liked Pepper Lunch! It's easy, fast, good, cheap comfort food. Perfect! A few...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been coming here for years and are fulfilled each and every visit. The sizzling plates are good, but you also have to try:-Katsu pork w/ curry-Unagi don-AgedashiThe top two dishes are huge! I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5Who doesn't like receiving a sizzling grill of meat delivered to your table? Mind you - this stuff soaks your face/hair/clothes with the scent of bbq' food. I've had the beef and garlic butter,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a real simple concept in dining. you order what you want, it comes on a sizzling plate and it cooks in front of you. The only real danger is the oil splattering at you and anyone around you. This...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was pretty cute and neat when I first went there. I crave for it once in a while. The food is not bad, decent... Not the best everrr, but not horrible. The rib eye steak or salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Searching for someplace/something new to eat, we decided to go to Pepper Lunch after searching yelp : )! I was extremely hungry and couldn't decide what to get! There were many choices on the menu. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! When i'm looking for japanese food around the block and i don't wanna go to far, I just come here. (My guy friends always tell me their hair smells weird after they come here). Its...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to come here for a while and finally did the other. This place did not disappoint and was a great deal. My friends and I all got the pepper beef lunch special which was $7.95 ( $.50...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I love this place! It's japanese but not sushi. Their sizzling platters are soo good. I always order the udon sizzling platter with beef. Their sauce is good and their salad is yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got around to eating here after hearing so many rave reviews from my friends and coworkers. Now I only wish I had discovered this place back in the winter. The food here comes out raw and on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times over the years and everytime I go I wonder why I don't go more often. Most places that serve up raw meat on a sizzling platter or hot pot that you cook yourself give subpar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I go to Pepper Lunch I order the rib eye steak meal to my greed and get disappointed. They should use hotter skillet so the meat can actually be cooked. Most of time the skillet cools off...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a pretty swell place if you're looking for a unique way to have lunch, possibly dinner. Pepper lunch serves you your entre on a hot sizzling platter in a "cook it yourself" style. The sauce that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always notice the little things in restaurants. I think that's just my odd personality. Like here at Pepper Lunch USA, there are three posters on the walls showing you the locations of Pepper...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is only one Pepper Lunch in the United States and it is located in Milpitas, California!! Score!! I love this place but they are closed on Mondays! My friend and I came here on a Monday once...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My brother discovered this place a while back, I dont know how he found out about this place. He took my family here for lunch once and that was my first time trying this place out.Looking at the wall...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! yummy and not so pricey. Love their udon soups.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY!!! so this is the only location in the United States. how did it end up in Milpitas? i will never know.what i do know is that i can't get enough of it. i've ordered a few things on the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just tried a number 2 (curry with beef) plus an egg with a Thai Iced Coffee on the side. Not too shabby. Definitely requires the soy sauce for the extra flavor. Definitely going to come back and try...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The price is definitely right for this place and I would recommend this place to others.I went here today based on the reviews here on Yelp! and I would say that it definitely is worth trying out.This...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not too shabby. Plenty of reviews here for this place so I'll summarize...-Seemingly never too busy to just drop in for a quick bite.-Friendly staff.-Food comes out fast!-The sizzling plate stuff is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love a sizzling platter of food. Pepper Lunch is quite tasty overall, price is affordable, and service is super fast. Upon seating, they bring you some hot Miso soup with thin noodles in it, which...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Price is average. Food presenting is good. Eat 10 times get 1 time free.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i tried this place for the first time. a small place, it was pretty crowded when i came. kind of cramped cause there were so many ppl. i ordered the yakisoba and my bf ordered the salmon. i like how...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap and quick. Super filling. I feel like a total fatty after finishing one of those sizzling platters. A take out order takes a long time! I ordered a 2 bentos and took nearly 30 minutes but then...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite: steak rice corn egg = delicioso ! their soy sauce/special sauce is also very good to drench on top of your rice =D the best part is when the rice is cooked on the sizzling plate,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Japanese food at Pepper Lunch Usa was very thirsty and an affordable price relative to the portion size. Although a small restaurant, their service is unbeatable. Great place to have a lovely quiet meal.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I fell in love with Pepper Lunch during my first visit to Japan back in 2002. In a span of two weeks, I think I ate there four times. I usually don't eat at the same restaurant twice while traveling,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place for a reason that I don't think has been mentioned:Most places have NO clue how to cook beef medium rare! And sometimes fish too. No problem, it's all in my control how I want it.Is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place! I've only tried the lunch specials because they're a deal! You get a sizzling platter that cooks the raw meat with corn-topped rice. It also includes a side salad, soda, and miso...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this place! you cant go wrong eating here! unless.. you get burned by the sizzling platters that they serve! anyhoo i usually order the number 1 that comes with steak,rice, corn , salad and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've been going to them since their layout was that u-shape bar style.like others have said, nothing but yum!can't give 5 stars though cuz of three gripes: two of three they prolly can do something...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually order the rib eye and if it is overcooked...it is my bad! The service is friendly and quick. For the price and portion, the food is decent.
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I go here all the time. We both love the #1 with egg. And the lunch special is a fantastic deal. The meat does get a little greasy, so I've been ordering it a little differently. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally found my way here. And I have to say, i'm a bit on the fence on how I feel.The menu looked really cool....there were a lot of stuff I wanted to try. But as they had the "famous" lunch special,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beef...Corn...Rice...Egg...on a sizzling plate...I couldn't ask for a better combination.If you order the pepper beef plate make sure you ask for it with egg. It's like $0.50 more and a KEY...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY for my TUMMY! Angus w/Garlic butter is a must! comes with salad & miso soupFast, cheap & sizzling hotMy favorite place to go to when I'm in Milpitasok place for kids, but watch out for little...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quick, easy, cheap. A little gimmicky -- your food gets served to you on a sizzling platter, with a ring of raw meat circling a pile of rice, and an egg if you choose. Unlike most platter-served...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The only Pepper Lunch in America and it's here in the Bay Area! I feel blessed, indeed.Whenever I go I almost always get the yakisoba with beef. It's served on a sizzling plate so you have to move...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is not that bad. It's what you would expect for a sizzling platter. It's decent -- but I think you can get food just as good elsewhere without smelling like your lunch. Was it okay? Yeah, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A couple reasons why you should not eat here.- You're too elite to believe its ok to have to cook your meat on a sizzling skillet in front of you- You have a closet fear of leaving a restaurant with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Flavorful and delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In honor of the upcoming NFL Draft, I think I'd have to grade out Pepper Lunch as perhaps having a high ceiling, but is inconsistent, and disappears in some games.I got the Sizzling Beef with Rice and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish this weren't the only one in North America! Ok, the beef may not be gourmet but it cooks up perfectly on your plate. Always get the egg, and try the curry if you're into that bland Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa!!This place is awesome. Come here when you can. It is SERIOUSLY sizzling and seriously hot and delicious. So fresh.Prices are insane and very reasonable. There is always a lunchtime special for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper lunch is okay for a quick lunch from time to time. Here's a few things to note if you have not been here before:1. you'll be eating off a sizzling hot metal plate on which they serve the food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good for a quick lunch (ends at 2:30pm). We came in 10 minutes before closing and they seated us right away without making us feel rushed to finish up.MmMm! I love it when my food comes...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper lunch is, in my opinion, the perfect example of an average restaurant. Not good, not bad, just average. I have eaten here a handful of times and have never been blown away with it. The number 1...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yummie to my tummie!!!~~~ they have a great lunch special....salad, soup, extra beef, and soda for around $6 i think..in short: cheap...hot....fast....yummie foodso make sure u let everything cool...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Number 2, I believe? With a fried egg? YAY! This place is great, although you'll leave smelling like food. Complimentary miso soup and great service. They're so nice and the food is wonderful. But......
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good! CHEAP! sizzling food! Burned my mouth the first time I tried this place. Next time I'll remember to cool my meat and rice before I eat it! !
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is not a bad spot for lunch....imagine if you will a sizzling metal plate of food you practically cook yourself unless you want to eat half cooked whatever. So it's kind of festive thing trying...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little spot. I liked it! Pretty good service too. I ordered #2 the curry beef sizzling plater and it was good! Nothing outstanding, but solid food. Great value too, it was $5.95 for the dish and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent food, decently priced. Nothing wow-ing but I don't think that you could get a "wow" out of sizzling platters. Fit my expectations exactly.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 Stars!The girlfriend and I decided to try this place since we were in the neighborhood. The photos were very tempting to us. She ordered the #2 sizzling beef platter and I had the sizzling rib...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The novelty of the sizzling platers and all is kinda neat but there's not much beyond it. I have gone for my yakisoba fix on a few occassions. It has the right taste and a ton of corn and some beef...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had no idea what Pepper Lunch was, nor what their specialty was- food on a sizzling hot cast iron plate. I basically went without reading any reviews or knowing what I was going to be in for....
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the great reviews of this place, I was really looking forward to trying it. I've drooled many times and heard my tummy start grumbling just staring at the pictures that are posted....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i know, i know, please don't shoot me because i gave pepper lunch a 3* rating!i like meat, i like japanese fast food, i like hot, i like steel plates/grills, i also like red, mexicans - and did i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How awesome that this place exists! Their menu points out their only location in America is in Milpitas while they have over 250 locations in Japan. My thoughts? Learn to expand please. This place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMMMEHHHHHHHHHHHHI've been going to this place for a few years now and it's ALWAYS hit the spot. Beef Curry Rice, extra meat with an egg. It's awesome they offer the lunch special which is dirt...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE PEPPER LUNCH! I always get the rib eye with garlic butter. They've raised the price on that recently, but it's still affordable. The meat comes to you sizzling and is soooo juicy and good. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! You know how you say that you love a place, but if you go there for a week in a row, you wouldn't be able to stand it? This past summer, my boyfriend, a friend, and I worked at our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was a good choice for Valentine's Day because we didn't have to wait in to those ridiculous long lines at an overrated restaurant.Ordered:*Agedashi tofu- (appetizer) Great for tofu lovers. A nice...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is interesting. I guess they leave these giant plates in the oven, and drop food on them, so that when they serve you, the food is hot and fresh. Yummy stuff. I really like that beef...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i didn't like this place very much. their food didn't look appetizing to me, so i just got the sushi roll pieces. the sushi was good. i guess i just wasn't into meat with rice.
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I can find anything wrong with this place. I can always count on this place to give me such a good feeling after I eat. I get nothing but #1 with eggs. (sometimes with udon instead of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like the concept here at pepper lunch. it's a convenient twist to the self cook sizzling platter deal. only downside is the slight kitchen smell that'll hang around you after the meal.this little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best lunch deal around the area. I would used to go there at least once a week and get their beef and rice with curry power. Had their sizzling steak dinner one time and it was good as well. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
rice w/butter & corn wrapped by a ring of sizzling beef AND a fried egg. . . come on, 4 stars indeed.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like pepper lunch. a quick and inexpensive meal. i got the #2 which was the beef and noddles or seomthing....add sine extra beef for a buck and an egg for 50 cent and you got a tasty dish. pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I got lunch here today. Didn't impress me much. I got their original lunch special, and I have to agree with Vivian W, it's pretty bland and boring. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, but it's their...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper Lunch is okay. I ordered the sizzling beef rice w egg. It didn't blow me away. I like the fact that the beef comes raw and you can cook it according to how you like your meat. There is no...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was first introduced to this place by a friend who claims that this place is his absolute FA-VOR-ITE. It was such a weird concept to me - a big round thing of rice with bits of corn on top and meat...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the best meal i've ever had for only 6 bucks... and you can't beat the $1.90 cali rolls...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Time had slipped by (again) and our favorite Japanese restaurant had just closed...What other places are open in Milpitas after 9pm?I had remembered some reviews I had read on Yelp regarding Pepper...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met up with a few friends here for lunch today. If you're ever in the Milpitas Square for lunch, try to come at least a couple minutes before noon to find decent parking! The restaurant also started...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an excellent, non-fancy, japanese restaurant. The service is good and pretty fast. You're immediately given delicious miso soup as soon as you get seated.The entrees are off the hook: beef,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is popular place because of the skillet type of entrees they have and the price is reasonable. Not sure why a lot of people like but I thought it was ok. Been there twice and never really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper Lunch is one of the original first tenants of Milpitas Square plaza, and is still going on very very strong with arguably the most yelp reviews out of all the other mediocre and sub-par...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only Pepper Lunch location in the United States (at least according to this informative little map on the wall showing Pepper Lunch franchises in the world) is in Milpitas, CA. Weird. My friends...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I dunno why people like this place so much. I've tried this place twice. The meat isnt properly seasoned. The curry's way too strong and you cant taste the beef after. The regular is just a whole...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food isn't particularly wonderful, which is fine considering that most of the items here are $10.00 and under. I think people come here for the novelty of it all: a sizzling stone plate that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I took off one star cause one day they sat me in the table directly in front of the door, so that my companion and I could record the chilling temperatures every second the door opened, AFTER I had...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It amuses me that when we sat down the napkins had the name of a totally different establishment. Service here is fast and prompt and the thinly sliced beef cooks fast on the hot iron skillet....
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They recently put up a sign on the window that said "Now Hireling!"My friend and I couldn't stop laughing about how they could mispell something so simple as 'hiring'. AND the best part is the napkins...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We just went here today, the food was great!I ordered the Pepper Curry Udon and the Croquette. The udon was not as chewy as I hoped it would be, but still yummy.Croquette... All that fried goodness......
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yakisoba for the win. Ya know, I used to be your typical beef teppan kinda guy. But ever since my first experience with Yakisoba, it's been my go-to meal every time I visit Pepper Lunch. There's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! I always passed by this place but never had the chance to try it until my friend brought me in. The sizzling plates with noodles are good! Plus it's cheap!The service was kind of slow even though...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Visited Pepper Lunch for the first time today, and overall the food was better than average as was the friendliness of the waitress (owner?). I ordered the sizzling beef plate with udon noodles, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to find the time for a hot meal these days, but the nice thing about Pepper Lunch is that it's super quick and your meal is going to be really hot. Really hot, like you could fuck yourself...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it's fast but only ok tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place for a casual bite to eat. Try the garlic black angus steak or salmon on a sizzling platter with corn and spinach. It comes with soup too. The meat may be fatty, but it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Always satisfactory. I get their curry beef rice plate every time, but my BF recently ordered their steak on a hot plate and I must say....WOW. The beef was so buttery it melts in your mouth. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know, whenever I'm indecisive, this is the place that always hits the spot for me. I ALWAYS get the same thing here - beef with udon noodle. Sometimes extra beef if i'm extra hungry. You food...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
VERY GOOD PLACE. Recommend it to everyone who goes to milpitas and is looking for a cheap place to eat. Great food, service, and selection of foods. I recommend going during their lunch time...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for...well, lunch! I've never been here for dinner, but I'm assuming there's no difference. I come here for their angus steak and you should too. Honestly, you can never go wrong with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place 4 stars because it's cheap, delicious, and has never disappointed me.... well... one time... but it's not fair to say that because the owner's mother had died and she had to fly back...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting place that offers cheap sizzling plate type dishes. Stuck with the safe bet of angus with garlic butter. The meat isn't very high quality and is very thin, so don't expect a miracle steak...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is smelly and boring. It doesn't smell good like other asian places that cook your food on a hot sizzling plate. It's got a bit of a funk to it. - I ordered the Yakiniku beef with garlic...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not your grandma's Sushi place, this is how japanese eat in japan, gotta love it. Too bad there's no Pizza place that puts mayo on the pizza, that'll be really japanese. The real deal is the Lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ooooh. bookmarked this place for a while now. after browsing the reviews and pictures of the food today. i decided i must try it out. slept passed noon on a Sunday...woke up late and not feeling...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually order the #2 lunch special with egg and add the sauce. It's about $10 with tips and taxes. You get a free soda, free soup, and free salad. This place does not open on Mondays.The other...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Id give this place 4.5 stars!!Ever since i've gone here its been a staple dine out for me. The Japanese Teppan Style is very different so it allows you to change things up once in a while. You can...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Steak with garlic sauce and added eggs on top was good. Fast service. Not as good as the Pepper Lunch Japan but It's good enough for me to drive 40 minutes.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i always come here & order the same thing, especially to share with my foodie cousin.the tofu hot plate thingy that comes with their yummy salad!the tofu is so good because it has this sauce on it &...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ate dinner here with a few of my friends and this place was crowded. It was last night (Saturday night) and we waited for about ten or maybe fifteen minutes. I didn't mind because I was looking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.9 Stars here (and I don't round up). Giving a review with 5 stars is saying a lot, especially on this site. Put a 3 stars, I'll look past it, give it 4 stars, I'll try the dang place. 5 stars is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I read that someone disliked the fact that the food came raw and sizzling. They said that their clothing smelled badly after their meal. They said they keep burning their fingers. I say to them:...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I actually give this place 3.5 stars for originality (especially in this plaza) and for service. The man & I went here for dinner on a Wednesday night and it was fairly uncrowded - maybe half the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the first time today.I asked if Pepperlunch was very hot/spicy and the worker told me that's just the name of the restaurant and don't use much pepper in their food.Apparently this place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a couple of friends for dinner, and I wasn't really impressed. I had the beef udon which was pretty good, but I was still hunger afterwards, so I have to say the portion wasn't to my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took the boy here yesterday (and mind you, he's really picky when it comes to Asian food) and so I was really nervous to his reaction. Granted I've been here HELLA times and all the people that I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best udon I've ever had! I'm not so much of a noodle expert, but I loved the way the sizzling beef flavored the entire bowl of noodle soup. I could taste it in the broth, on the corn, on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutly love this place. I used to work in Fremont and would go there all the time. Now I work in SJ/Santa Clara border so its a bit of a trek. I do make it every once in a while. I can't go...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My bf really like this place but I thought that it is okay. Maybe I'm very use to eating Japanese food that I really don't think it's anything special at all. It's a good experience if you never try...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came here for lunch one day and it had a really home-y feel. i loved the simplicity of the menu. the owners are super nice/friendly. food was good and cheap. great place to go for a quick meal !! i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service, great food, great experience! I went here on a Thursday after hearing they are not opened on Monday...and I was here before they opened (5:30pm) so to kill time I went to Ranch 99 and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go if you want cheap, fast, and great food...cooked to order. haha Of course it'll be cooked to order because you'll cook it yourself! I love restaurants like these where you get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE the food, IT'S SERIOUSLY SOOOOOO GOOD! A , the prices are AWESOME as well, the lunch special prices are to die for and the regular prices are beyond fair! The only downfall I would say is that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I could eat here everyday. They have a unique menu with food cooked on skillets. I love their teriyaki chicken or sobe noodles dish with beef. You can always count on good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love, love this place!!! My boyfriend and I eat here every time we're in Milpitas. It's always busy, but they manage to give excellent customer service all the time. I love the #2 & #4 with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd have to agree with some of the reviews.. Don't wear your favorite shirt to this spot! But despite the smoke from the hot plate getting all up on your clothing and face, the food is great and with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Do you like to eat your meals while it's still cooking on the stove? Do you go to a restaurant to have raw food served to you so you can cook it yourself? Do you enjoy hot grease shooting out at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks Clifford for introducing me to this place. I ordered the yakiniku plate which included thin slices of raw beef, your choice of either garlic butter or something else (look on the website),...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper Lunch is a great place for a quick bite. Started off with very good miso soup and ordered the standard steak, udon and fried egg. It was delicious (but I was hungry 30 minutes later...hmmm...)....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper Lunch is a good place for cheap and delicious food. Most of the dishes are under $10! I tried the teriyaki steak on a sizzling platter. The steak was very tender due to the huge chunk of fat...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We need more Japan chain restaurants in the East Bay. We need more Japanese restaurants around here, period. The salad dressing is straight out of Japan. The miso soup is actually quite good, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! It truly reminds me of every day type food in Japan in a way. When people usually think of japanese food, they instantly think sushi and other fishy stuff. It doesn't stop there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is good and i always recommend going whenever I'm in the area. however, it is closed on Mondays. i always get their sizzling platter either the chicken terriyaki or the salmon. very full...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here several times, and the food is always pretty good. I still like the ones I have been to in Japan more, but maybe it's just perception of being over there that all Japanese food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place. I've been to Japan before and got a chance to enjoy this institution over there and this place is just as good. Nothing beats rare meat cooking in front of you for you to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Nothing beats rare meat cooking in front of you for you to view and enjoy. Yes! When you order a sizzling plate, you can cook the rare meat and rice in front of you. And if you plan to order an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. The lunch specials are no frills - soup, salad, extra beef, rice, soda - all for $7. Everything comes on a hot sizzing iron skillet and you cook it yourself. I usually like to add an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun Japanese restaurant where you have to cook a little before you get to eat. I ordered #1 which was rare beef that circled rice with corn on a sizzling plate. Really good!The meat doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 StarsThe only Pepper Lunch that I am aware of inside the United States. Concept is simple, order by number and your plate arrives with rice, miso soup, salad, and along with your extra additions...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to Pepper Lunch in a few years but decided to try it out again. Prices are very reasonable about $6-12 bucks. The lady who works here is very nice. Atmosphere is cozy.I ordered the #2...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a yummy place I like to make the drive to once in a while. The beef and curry plate is yummy and very cheap. Only $5.30 and it comes with miso soup that has little noodles in it. I like to add...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get here early if you're going on a weekday during lunch hour because the place is pretty small.The lunch specials are great for $7 bucks. You get a salad, miso soup, and a plate of sizzling meat,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Websitehttp://www.pepperlunch.com.sg/Yums! Been here several times. Lunch is a STEAL! Get the lunch specials its like 6$ for rice w/ curry powder or original sauce, beef, miso soup and salad. The miso...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for lunch for my first time the other day. Got the lunch special #1 which came with beef (extra beef), rice, egg, miso soup, salad and a drink for $7-$8. Great deal I think! Plate comes to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place several times, not so much for the food, but for:a) Decent pricesb) A no fuss, no muss menu - meaning there are not a bazillion items to choose from (it's nice to have a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was just alright. Nothing really stood out. I ordered the tempura shrimp over rice. It's supposed to come out soggy with the sauce all over it, but that's not how I like to eat my food. The sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good for a very basic, no-frills, homestyle Japanese experience. Fills your tummy comfortably for cheap!I got the chicken udon unajyu combination. The udon noodles were DELICIOUS! Firm, with a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for super service. the workers are the nicest people. the lady that works there is super nice! shes awesome-1 star because the food isnt like fireworks in your mouth good.i had the sizzling...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper Lunch rocks. It's just like the ones in Japan minus the vending machines. Just don't make too much of a mess on your shirt while cooking on your hot plate. The lunch special are great. Soup,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I actually just ate pepper lunch with some buddies yesterday. My expectations were quite high from other fellow yelpers' reviews. I was hoping that after I had a meal with my buddies that I would take...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh jeez... Finally, I found a place where I can send people to, when they ask me "Do Japanese people eat sushi everyday?" This is the kind of food we eat in Japan more on a daily basis. Yakiudon...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper Lunch (PL) has been my favorite Japanese restaurant since 2001!5 Reasons to Eat at PL:1) It's Inexpensive: the menu ranges from $5 - $122) Authentic Japanese Food: PL is actually a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am jealous of all my east and south bay friends that get to eat here 5 million times more than I do. If I lived closer, I would eat here 5 million times. No joke.My friend introduced me to this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite resturant in the Bay area. I've been going here when it looked like it was going out of business. The little Japanese lady that owns it is really nice and always has a smile....
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to eat here everyweek and aside from smelling like BBQ when you get out, this place is good. Its quick and tasty; however, i don't get the overall satisfaction of leaving knowing i had a good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bad, but not bad like funny bad. The udon soup was sugar water. I suspected canned corn in the soup, and a peek into the kitchen revealed employees scooping corn from school cafeteria style tin cans...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place 3 1/2 stars. It was pretty dissent. The food was good. I ordered one of the original sizzling plates with udon noodles with extra meat ($1 extra). When I got my food I was kinda of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pseudo Japanese chain that I've never heard from (it claims to be "everywhere" in Japan.. really? The only other location is Seoul, Korea. Aren't we lucky in Milpitas). I'll stick to YoshinoyaAll...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is fun cause im the cook. food is just alright, but it is good place to take ure white friends. hence the 4 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the ranch 99 shopping center and we randomly chose pepper lunch to eat at last week. The prices and quality of food are absolutely amazing. It is a unique, delectable and affordable dining...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm Japanese and I've been to the Pepper Lunch in Japan. In Japan, beef/steak is pretty expensive if you eat out and Pepper Lunch was a great place to have a 'good' steak in Japan if you didn't want...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recommend the garlic butter rib eye plate and an order of ebi fry with their home made tartar sauce.This has been a favorite place for my friends to gather for birthdays. We usually go on weeknights...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Want something good, hot, quick and easy? Pepper Lunch has lots of stuff on the menu, but I stick with what I always get.Recommendation: #4, Udon, Curry powder, extra beef. Skip the egg.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love their lunches. Good portion, and excellent price. The place is clean, and service excellent.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I had Pepper Lunch's teriyaki sauce recipe. I don't even like teriyaki sauce, but it's different here, somehow. Extra mirin? Less sugar? No idea. I ordered the Curry Beef Pepper Rice on my most...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's pretty ok, the sizziling plate looked really good! they added noodles to the mosi soup which is a suprise to me hehe....
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fast food, tepenyaki style Japanese restaurant or what I like to call "Japanese-Tex-Mex" since some of the dishes will come to you on a sizzling hot plate kind of like a fajita. My favorite is the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. It is cool, and has interesting dishes that separates itself from the typical Asian eatery. Great Japanese place hidden in the Fremont/Milpitas Asian strip mall maze!
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the #2 lunch special which was basically curry powder over a medium portion of rice, and surround that with thin-cut strips of beef and all of that served over a very hot, sizzling skillet....
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i just got back from here... five stars cuz it ain't their fault that they are busy. i had the number one lunch combo. the food was great. it was kinda bland, but i didn't want to put the sauce in in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my first time here and i got to say, it was actually really good. love the katsu curry. friendly service, which is a plus and inexpensive. i came here for dinner and me and my friends didnt have to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love Katsu CurryPepperlunch is delicousI love to eat here.Yeah...it was soo good I had to write a haiku just for it.
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:- Hot food, meat is as rare or well-done as you'd like (since you'll be doing it yourself)- Hardly any wait time from the time you order to the time you eat.- Cheap: under $5 lunch meals are an...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the $5 plates with rice, egg and meat are good and are at a good price. the more expensive stuff may not be worth it. pretty good service and quick tasty food, i like eating here whenever i'm around...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like to stop by here for a quick bite to eat. The food here is pretty good. $5.50 for the sizzling beef platter. You do get what you pay for, because there's hardly enough beef to get full from on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pepper Lunch kicks ass! Can't get good teppanyaki anywhere else in the South Bay. Their California rolls are really good too. Must be the avocado they use instead of cucumber.
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i have a frequent buyer card and i only need 3 more until i can get a free meal. its one of my favorite places to eat and i wish there were more of it around. its hellllllla cheap, but it tastes so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
pepper lunch! even the name is just fun and cute to say. just like the name sounds, it's a very cute, little japanese cafe, perfect place to eat lunch. their menu consists of a couple different...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only have one main gripe against this place. They don't give you any meat. I ordered the Pepper Udon Beef thing with EXTRA beef, and what I got was hardly any meat. I would say...maybe 1 to 2 oz of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm glad my husband suggested this place for a weekend lunch. The service is really good. As soon as you walk in, the waiter asked if we needed a high chair. Then brought water, miso soup and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great, if you're into having your own teppanyaki/tie ban shao. Good selection of meats and reasonable prices. You will come out smelling of your food, though, so be forewarned.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty yummy. Just wish they gave less rice and more beef!
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! Food: The food here is so good. When you say good, say it with some gusto, and "mmm" at the end. Thats how great I think this place is. The good is interactive too! You cook...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Patrick H. and I went to Pepper Lunch on 8/8/06 for lunch. We were the first ones there and service was good.From the menu I picked sizzling beef w/ curry rice $5.30 and an egg for .50 more. This...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
WE ate an early lunch at this restaurant, "a worldwide chain of reataurants with 50 locations across the world" as the poster on the wall claimed. We were quickly shown to a table and opened the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i always order the sizzling beef with curry rice. it 's delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good, but not great. The food is a little bland. They are open fairly late, so that is a plus. I would go there again, but not as my first choice. They did have very good green tea, though.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just went here tonight at 9:42. I thought they close at 11 but the hostess let us stay. How nice. I ordered the beef w/rice and my friend had the udon. I liked the soup they gave us, I love miso...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place does the job. i had the udon beef hot plate w curry and fried egg and some of the teri salmon that my friend ordered. it was good food action. it was hard for me to decide on what to get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap and convenient...it's so cool to see your food brought to you still sizzling in those metal pan/plate thingamajigs! But bring a a change of clothing....you usually end up smelling like food!
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My first time here is a bit disappointing. I didn't read the review and came with friends, and with no disposable T-shirt or paper napkin shields, I smell like food for the rest of the day. The cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to pepper lunch 3 times. Twice with my friend..lets call him Kim-Chi. Kim-Chi likes pepper lunch so much that he dreams of being inducted into the pepper lunch hall of fame. The waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't like this place the first time I went, but it's grown on me. I always order the beef curry rice, which is basically a hot plate with a mound of rice that has curry powder sprinkled on top and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to go to for cheap Japanese food but the downside is that you always come out smelling like bbq. The japanese lady is super nice! The curry tonkatsu is yummy and the salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE this place. so simple. so good. i really like places like this. take a very simple dish and do it well. rice and meat/seafood and a hot plate with some tasty sauce. you just cant go wrong. and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's so cheap! i also love the little japanese lady who's always there. she taught my friends and i how to cook it properly instead of idly stare at it. i always get extra meat and an egg 'cause us...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to this place since it opened and I must say it isn't how it used to be. Their portions have decreased and the price increased. Food is always tasty, esp the garlic steak... but one...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here totally clueless. I had no idea that when I got my plate that the meat would still be bright red. Yeah, both my mom and I were shocked that the meat would cook on the cast iron plate it...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about this place, it's great. The prices are definitely affordable, and the service is quick. You get miso soup when you sit down! How can you argue with that?It doesn't good as other...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to eat at Pepper Lunch religiously in JPN because of their "no-BS eat red meat and rice then GTFO" setup. When I found out they have one here in the 'States, I knew it was going to be on like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I L-O-V-E love this place, and I could eat the same dish every time I go there. Their #3 combo (Beef Udon on a Sizzling Plate) is the best. My boyfriend tries to order a different dish every time we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first time here and it was quite an experience. They serve your meal on this hot iron plate while your meat is still raw and cooking. You have to work your meat around to fully cook it and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First rule of having anything at Pepper Lunch: bring a disposable T-shirt. Barring that, learn to build paper napkin blast shields. I'm serious!Pepper Lunch is apparently part of a Japanese chain of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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Just like the general public, when I think of Japanese cusine, I think of its sushi.... until I discovered this place. They serve beef/chicken/pork/salmon on sizzling plates. They also have bento boxes....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/17/2005
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I often go to Pepper Lunch for a quick bite mostly after class. The service is excellent. They bring you your food quick and they refill your drinks without asking them. The moment you get there, they bring...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2005
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Ah yes, Pepper Lunch USA, one of my favorite restaurants in the Bay Area! Customers are first greeted by a friendly Japanese Hostess. The Environment is quite nice; peaceful I must add. I take my dates here-...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2004
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