# Pepper Lunch > Pepper Lunch — Japanese restaurants in Irvine, CA. ## Key facts - **URL**: https://frankiapp.com/business/pepper-lunch-38378 - **Type**: Restaurants - **Cuisine**: Japanese - **Location**: Irvine, CA - **Address**: 2750 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606, US - **Phone**: 19493876290 - **Website**: https://ca.pepperlunch.us - **Coordinates**: 33.688252, -117.83289 - **Claimed**: unclaimed - **Vibes**: Casual ## About Pepper Lunch in Irvine brings a fun, do-it-yourself twist to Japanese dining, where every dish arrives on a scorching hot iron skillet ready for you to mix, cook, and customize at the table. The menu features sizzling beef, curry, and surf-and-turf plates served over rice with Pepper Lunch's signature pepper spread. Guests rave about the crispy, slightly charred rice and the option to add cheese for an extra indulgent touch. The space suits everything from solo outings and quick weekday lunches to casual group hangouts and date nights. A loyalty card is available, so regulars can earn stamps with every entree ordered. ## Hours - Monday: 11am - 10pm - Tuesday: 11am - 10pm - Wednesday: 11am - 10pm - Thursday: 11am - 10pm - Friday: 11am - 10pm - Saturday: 11am - 10pm - Sunday: 11am - 10pm ## Highlights - **Sizzling iron skillets** — Every dish arrives on a blazing hot plate so you cook and mix it yourself. - **DIY customization** — Mix your own seasoning, add cheese, and control how done your meat gets. - **Crispy skillet rice** — The slightly charred rice against the hot skillet is a crowd favourite. - **Loyalty rewards card** — Get your card stamped with every entree order and earn rewards over time. ## FAQ ### Where is Pepper Lunch located in Irvine? Pepper Lunch is located at 2750 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606, in the Jamboree Plaza area. ### What are Pepper Lunch's hours? Pepper Lunch is open every day of the week from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. ### What type of food does Pepper Lunch serve? Pepper Lunch is a Japanese restaurant known for its DIY sizzling skillet meals. Dishes include beef pepper rice, chicken curry karaage, surf and turf plates, and sizzling curry with hamburg and shrimp, all served on a scorching hot iron plate. You mix and cook the ingredients yourself at the table, customizing seasoning, doneness, and add-ons like cheese or kimchi. ### What are popular menu items at Pepper Lunch Irvine? Diners frequently praise the beef pepper rice with cheese, the sizzling chicken curry karaage, and the surf and turf plate featuring medium steak and tempura shrimp. The kimchi with beef and cheese is also highly recommended. Many regulars opt for the large portion, which reviewers say offers great value. ### What is Franki? Franki is a restaurant discovery app that helps you find great places to eat through real video reviews from actual diners. You can browse reviews, photos, and videos of Pepper Lunch on Franki, and earn cash back when you dine there. Download Franki on the App Store or Google Play to start exploring. ### Does Pepper Lunch Irvine have a loyalty program? Yes, this location offers a loyalty stamp card. Ask for your card after each entree order and collect stamps to earn rewards over time. ### Is Pepper Lunch in Irvine good for groups or families? Pepper Lunch works well for a wide range of occasions, from family meals and group hangouts to date nights and solo outings. The interactive sizzling skillet format is especially fun for groups, and the casual atmosphere keeps things relaxed for all ages. ### Does Pepper Lunch Irvine have outdoor seating? Yes, outdoor tables are available, so you have options even when the indoor dining area fills up during busy lunch hours. ### How can I contact Pepper Lunch in Irvine? You can reach Pepper Lunch Irvine by phone at (949) 387-6290, or browse the menu and learn more at ca.pepperlunch.us. ## Reviews ### nanalatte — 5.0/5 · Dec 14, 2024 Hear that sound? ### happyjoy — 5.0/5 · Feb 5, 2025 Pepper lunch is a fun place to go for lunch. Your plate comes out sizzling and you can add your own upgrades. ### le_petit_prince — 5.0/5 · Apr 17, 2025 Always taste good !! But so oily !! ### happyjoy — 5.0/5 · Jul 9, 2025 This is the sizzling chicken curry karaage. ### missmisschelle — 5.0/5 · Jul 1, 2025 I haven’t had Pepper Lunch in YEARS & this place was amazing! I enjoyed both the Pepper Beef Plate and Onion Rings. Would go again! ### geumtokki — 4.3/5 · Jan 27, 2026 Sizzling curry with hamburg and shrimp. You can mix your own seasoning to your liking. ### foodworthsharing — 4.3/5 · Feb 5, 2026 Served on a sizzling hot iron plate — tender beef meets fragrant rice, Pepper Lunch’s proprietary pepper spread, and freshly cracked pepper. Mix, cook, customize, and enjoy right at the table. The sizzle never disappoints! Traditional Japanese cooking with a modern do-it-yourself dining experience, allowing guests to mix, cook, and customize their meal at the table. A fast-casual Japanese D-I-Y teppan restaurant. Indoor & outdoor seating. Perfect spot for a lunch date or a sizzling date night ### taffyiscute — 5.0/5 · Nov 9, 2025 Highly recommend kim chi with beef cheese ### agent_g — 5.0/5 · Jul 3, 2025 Great service from all four staff members behind the counter. We went on World Pepper Steak Day on July 3, so it was buy one get one free (dine-in only). Food tasted great, rice was not too heavy. The overall dish tasted like Korean bimbimbap, but all the ingredients in the dish worked well together. I wish I had ordered the steak instead of the beef. (Standard pepper lunch was $17.99). Will do so next time. ### agent_g — 5.0/5 · Sep 18, 2025 Been craving this for a month since my last visit. Got the regular pepper lunch (rice and beef) with extra cheese on top. Meat was delicious and the slightly burnt rice against the skillet was crispy and amazing. Definitely recommend. It was so good I could have eaten two of these. Service staff was super polite and all smiles. Order came out to the table very quickly. Arrived at 11:30 am just before peak lunch hour.