had a really good and quick experience here at pepper lunch! we came in during dinner time and there was no line. you order at the counter and take a seat at one of the tables. they brought out our food pretty fast, and came piping hot. we wanted to try something different this time and the curry beef plate hit the spot - the curry doesn't completely overwhelm the usual beef plate flavors, and the curry taste itself is pleasant. the resto was very clean and they also have extra condiments and stuff towards the back of the resto. there's plenty of parking across the street where the movie theater is.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while now and so happy I did! It's a moderate sized restaurant with a decent sized patio area for seating as well. There's 2 kiosks available for ordering but didn't work when we walked in. You order at the cashiers and the food will be brought out to you. We were welcomed when we first walked in. There was no wait but I were here at 4 PM on a Sunday. The place can definitely get packed during normal dining hours. WARNING: All meals come on a sizzling hot plate. Beef pepper rice - 10/5 SO DELICIOUS and the meat is so tender. Only complaint is the amount of beef is pretty minimal. I'm going to have to get the jumbo portion next time for more meat. Angus diced cut steak - 5/5 definitely a healthier option without all the rice. Theres a large portion of vegetables for those who don't want all the carbs. It does come with a side of white rice if you're more hungry. The garlic sauce is so good. Must add to your sizzling plate for a cohesive bite. It really combines your meal. Side note, leftovers are delicious the next day too. I brought it work and everyone was asking where I got it from. Must try!

For a fast casual restaurant, this place hits the spot. You order and pay at the register before they give you a table number. The staff delivers the food to you. Love the concept of hot plates so the dishes stay hot for the entire meal! The food comes out extremely fast and the dishes are solid. It does get greasy from the oils and butter, but overall super delicious. The classic beef pepper rice does not come with a lot of meat, however, there is an option to add double meat. Decent price, good food, and fast service!

Pepper Lunch in Alhambra is definitely a spot worth visiting! We ordered two Jumbo Beef Pepper Rice dishes, and they were absolutely delicious. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the pepper rice added a nice kick with its perfectly seasoned spices. The dish was served sizzling hot, which made the experience even more enjoyable as we mixed everything together right at the table. The Sweet Potato Wedges we had on the side were a perfect complement to the main dish. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with just the right amount of sweetness. The portion sizes were generous, making it a satisfying meal overall. The service was also commendable quick and friendly, ensuring we had everything we needed. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience, and I highly recommend giving Pepper Lunch a try if you're in the Alhambra area. You won't be disappointed!

I have been meaning to try Pepper Lunch for the longest time. It was always intimidating how long the line looked like it would be and how popular it is here. I placed an order for food online and I came in and picked it up. I went with the kimchi chicken rice and got it to go. There are a lot of people dining inside and I look like people are enjoying their meals. When you first come in you order at the kiosk and lots of different sizzling options. I thought at first getting my food to go was going to be a little bit hard to replicate what it was supposed to actually feel like but it was still very tasty. I will be incorporating Pepper Lunch into my rotation of restaurants. There's parking in a structure just south of here that you can access from 1st street even the more hidden route from Garfield.

The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. If you checkin on yelp you can get a free side so I tried the seaweed shake salad along with the chicken karage curry and beef pepper rice. The salad wasn't what I expected. I thought it would be a seaweed salad but it's an actual salad and then with some seaweed. The dressing they gave for it was great tho. The sizzling plates were ok to me. It was rice, corn and meat. I did like that the sizzling plate kept the food nice and hot but the food didn't realy stand out too different. Staff was nice. They do provide water if you don't want to order a drink. Plenty of seating. We didn't have to wait to be seated.