Pepper Lunch - Japanese restaurant in Milpitas - 408 Barber Ln, USA

Pepper Lunch is always a great meal! I enjoyed my yummy food with all the fixings available (cheese, eggs, garlic butter, garlic soy sauce, teriyaki sauce). We had a short wait and entered when the house was packed. The service was also amazing with such kind servers. We had the beef pepper rice and the curry pepper rice and both were so delicious. We also tried the agedashi tofu and that was amazing as well. Apparently, the Yelp “free egg” for check-in is not a deal anymore but our server was so kind to offer it anyways.

Went in on Friday evening for dinner. Didn’t wait in line but there were enough people so only few tables were free. Cordial welcome from the waiter and the food came out fast. A combo sizzling plate was great to be shared between two people who were medium hungry. The sizzling pan was not only satisfying for audiovisual but was so tasty with the sauce. Definitely will be back

First time visiting Pepper Lunch, but it won't be my last. We stopped by for lunch around 11:45 am and were greeted and seated immediately. The place was completely empty so we weren't sure if they were open yet. Three friendly waiters helped us get seated. For our party of three, we ordered the #1 beef with rice, curry beef with rice, and pork katsu with rice. We were immediately served soup and salad. Both were tasty and got our appetites going for our entrées. Our food came not long after finishing our soup and salad. The plates were sizzling and smelled delicious. We were provided with different sauces, garlic butter (a must try), and some chili powder. All of the plates were delicious, but my favorite part was how the garlic butter helped put a nice crust on the beef and got the rice nice and fried on the bottom. Definitely get the garlic butter and spread it over everything! It adds a richness to each bite. By the time we left, there wasn't an empty seat. There was also a crowd waiting, so we were lucky to beat the rush. Great spot for a meal!

Oh boy, Pepper Lunch USA in Milpitas is one hot spot - literally! Their sizzling plates are so hot they could probably cook a steak in 30 seconds flat. But don't worry, the wait staff will remind you not to touch the plate with your bare hands, unless you want to end up with some seriously crispy fingers. And let's not forget the garlic butter - it's like liquid gold! I swear, I could put that stuff on cardboard and it would still taste amazing. But don't take my word for it, ask for extra and try it for yourself. Now, when it comes to the special sauce, I have to say it's a bit like a first date - light and sweet, but not too overwhelming. On the other hand, the teriyaki sauce is like a second date - more bold and salty, but still leaving you wanting more. The atmosphere at Pepper Lunch USA is also super friendly. You'll feel like you're part of the family, especially when you take a whiff of the delicious aromas coming from the kitchen. And if you're lucky enough to snag a seat, you might even make some new friends while waiting for your food. But let's be real, the mushroom and egg might help a little, but the real star of the show is the sizzling plate. It's like a mini party on your table! Just be warned, the rice portion might be a bit too much for some. So bring your appetite and your stretchy pants, because once you try Pepper Lunch USA, you'll keep coming back for more.

Arrived around 7pm with a party of 3; short waitlist but was seated quickly. Service was efficient and attentive, no mistakes on the orders. We ordered the following: Main Dishes: - Beef pepper rice: great staple on the menu which satiated my friend's craving for pepper lunch - Curry Beef pepper rice: great meal with nice portion size - Pork Katsudon: good amount of fried meat, which was light and not that greasy. The fried egg was fluffy and complimented the texture of the meat nicely. However, there was too much rice at the bottom of the bowl, took the leftover meat as leftovers though. Appetizers: - Agedashi Tofu: excellent dish that hits the spot during those cold nights. Really warmed our stomachs. - Fried Calamari: nice flavor and char, crunchy and paired well with their Sriracha mayo sauce Would come again if I was in the area; thought, I would go to a closer place in my area that had cheaper prices for their sizzling dishes.

This place has been here in Milpitas square for a while, I remember eating here back in the day as a great place to get lunch and hang out with friends. It has not changed. The food quality is still great and so is the line. Prices are decent and the portions are fairly big. This place gets really busy and will even close thier waitlist if there are too many people, so I recommend coming here early. My wife ordered the sizzling rice and beef and I got the same except with noodles, they also serve donburi if you are into that. They have a pretty extensive menu. You have to request the garlic butter, as they don't always just give it to you. Teriyaki sauce is at the table, so you can add as much as you want. Our kids loveI come here often, so I definately reccomend it.

I don’t like to eat something raw, so I don’t like the first order since it could not be fully cooked. I recommended for the second one. The egg and sauce taste delicious. But two much rice.

Went today with a friend and overall a good experience. Food was fairly priced and tasted pretty good. I ordered the pepper beef Udon and I liked the portion size and the flavor was nice. One critique I have of this restaurant is the lack of seasoning or sauces to put on the food. I've been to similar restaurants that serve sizzling noodles and rice and they had a variety of sauces and seasonings that you can put on your food to make it even better. The complementary miso soup came with noodles instead of tofu and seaweed which was odd, but tasted pretty good. The customer service was really good. Overall a decent experience.