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I Heart Pepper Lunch USA

Japanese Restaurant$$$$
Milpitas
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    Joseph L.
    "Get any of the sizzling plates and don't forget to ask for garlic butter!"(6 Tips)
    Bobby H.
    "The BEST katsu curry!"(3 Tips)
    Deekay
    "Get the lunch special to add the salad for .50c"(3 Tips)
    Caroline D.
    "My personal favorite is #2: Curry and pepper beef with rice"(2 Tips)
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  • Caroline D.heart icon on user image
    Caroline DengMay 28, 2017
    You can't go wrong with any of the Original flavors. My personal favorite is #2: Curry and pepper beef with rice
  • Joseph L.heart icon on user image
    Joseph LeSeptember 14, 2016
    Get any of the sizzling plates and don't forget to ask for garlic butter!
  • Sean Chunky N.heart icon on user image
    Sean Chunky NguyenOctober 25, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Used to come here all the time. They the dish is still one of my favorites. But sad to say, they stopped including the salad and soup as part of the meal.
  • Alexandra K.heart icon on user image
    Alexandra KellyJanuary 19, 2015
    Don't forget to season! The special sauce is light and sweet, while the teriyaki is more bold and salty. And of course, use black pepper.
  • Manuel G.
    Manuel GonzalezMarch 24, 2014
    Nice food for the money. Open until late. I stayed a couple of times on the hotels across the street and it is nice place for dinner within walking distance. Recommended
  • Angela W.
    Angela WangelaAugust 5, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Order #4 = udon beef with curry powder and corn. While the plate is still sizzling, pour on the brown sauce in the jar with the metal top!
  • Michelle L.
    Michelle L.May 28, 2013
    A very friendly atmosphere. Be warn, you will really SMELL after you arrive home. They need to have better ventilation in there from all that yummy food.
  • Luckyheart icon on user image
    LuckyAugust 26, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    #8 GARLIC BUTTER WITH EGG. RIGHT WHEN YOU GET THE PLATE TAKE THR AWESOME BROWN SAUCE AND POUR IT ALL OVER THE MEAT. Thug life. One wife.
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    _October 5, 2014
    If you have tried Pepper Lunch in Hong Kong, you will be extremely disappointed.
  • Osamu Y.
    Osamu YabeJanuary 3, 2013
    It (#1) doesn't taste as good as the "genuine" in Japan though it seems really alike. Rice is watery, sauce is a bit tasteless, and the temperature of the plate is not high enough.
  • Conner H.heart icon on user image
    Conner HobsonDecember 2, 2015
    There are really no vegetarian options aside from the the cold tofu, which has no flavor and seems like it was served straight out of the package.
  • Vicky C.heart icon on user image
    Vicky ChangSeptember 25, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    #2 with egg
  • Carole R.
    Carole ReyesAugust 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    great place! if you have a group bigger than 4 try to get here before 11:45 for lunch!
  • Rhia R.
    Rhia R.January 23, 2014
    The special sauce is not a lie (and it's not in the bottle marked "teriyaki")!
  • Zachary K.heart icon on user image
    Zachary KimuraNovember 19, 2014
    Great meat and rice kind of place
  • Tim D.heart icon on user image
    Tim DengJanuary 5, 2020
    Get one of the sizzling plates
  • kelly w.
    kelly whiteJanuary 21, 2010
    Try the sizzling plates. Awesome! I had the Ebi Donburi, not the best. Should have had Pepper Beef Noodles. Will do that next time. Read more
  • Deekay
    DeekayMay 16, 2011
    Get the lunch special to add the salad for .50c more or else it is $1.50.
  • Eric S.heart icon on user image
    Eric SweigartOctober 16, 2014
    Everything!
  • ivy♥heart icon on user image
    ivy♥May 10, 2013
    I'm sorry to say that this location didn't give me the same Pepper Lunch experience I had in Asia. My sizzling plate was way too hot. The sauce was pretty salty. Service wasn't good =(
  • Ally M.heart icon on user image
    Ally MAugust 22, 2016
    The number 3 is delicious!
  • Natalie L.
    Natalie LinSeptember 3, 2012
    the other locations are in Japan. enough said, i think? :)
  • George D.
    George DySeptember 27, 2011
    Try any of the lunch specials with an egg. Read more
  • May N.
    May NguyenDecember 8, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    I'm so scared that I won't cook my food in time before it stops sizzling and everything will be raw ;o;
  • Melissa D.
    Melissa DagdaganFebruary 18, 2012
    Whoaaaa, the meat cooks itself on the sizzling plate!
  • Natalie B.
    Natalie Bressem-ChangMay 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    cant go wrong with the curry
  • Joseph R.
    Joseph RosarioJuly 12, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the #8 Beef Teriyaki
  • Derrick G.
    Derrick GalindezSeptember 17, 2010
    Try to dip the meat in the salad dressing, ask to get an extra dressing. Its awesome. :-)
  • Nanaheart icon on user image
    NanaJune 28, 2015
    Salmon plate 🍱
  • Russell M.
    Russell MisakiNovember 22, 2011
    Use ur final piece of meat to rally up ur corn, spinach, and other bits.
  • Justine P.
    Justine ParkOctober 16, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    add some water to your #3 if your udon noodles get too dry!
  • John L.
    John LeApril 22, 2012
    I wouldn't call it great but it's okay if you're hungry. My tastes find it a bit bland for the money.
  • Sandip C.heart icon on user image
    Sandip ChatterjeeApril 9, 2018
    Katsu curry!
  • Amanda D.
    Amanda DNovember 3, 2015
    Meat is good. :)
  • Alice T.
    Alice TJune 17, 2012
    Kind of a disappointment compared with its Asia locations, but same sizzling plate concept.
  • Phil F.
    Phil FBayBehApril 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    #1 w/ egg so derrricious suh...
  • Jorge A M.
    Jorge A MJanuary 29, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    great food - not so great service...
  • Lesh L.
    Lesh LeshFebruary 26, 2010
    beef pepper lunch - use the sauce and mix it all up like fried rice
  • Justine P.
    Justine ParkAugust 1, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    get a #3beef pepper udon & sprinkle some Togarashi on it!
  • Al B.heart icon on user image
    Al B.April 24, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    GARLIC BUTTER FTW
  • Mizuki A.
    Mizuki AmaneDecember 13, 2013
    So goooooood
  • Bobby H.
    Bobby HoApril 20, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The BEST katsu curry!
  • Tim A.heart icon on user image
    Tim AlbertsonSeptember 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get ready for your salty dinner!!!
  • Lesh L.
    Lesh LeshFebruary 26, 2010
    use the special sauce, not the soy sauce, ppl!
  • Ty L.
    Ty LamJune 30, 2012
    Don't get the chicken bento.
  • David B.heart icon on user image
    David BaoOctober 20, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Number one with egg for lunch!
  • Joey T.
    Joey TranJanuary 4, 2013
    Food is good but service is super slow. They should hire more peeps.
  • Boo
    BooJanuary 31, 2010
    Unagi don + katsu don. Beat that.
  • Sophia P.
    Sophia PhamJanuary 12, 2010
    Get the lunch special!
  • Nate G.
    Nate GonzalesJune 28, 2009
    get a #4 with a fried egg!
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