Pepper Lunch Riverton

I’m almost 40 years old and have never written a review.
I’m working by pepper lunch and read good reviews so I went for my 30 min lunch today. I ordered at the kiosk and paid at 11:35. At noon I stood up by the counter to see what the delay was. They had one lady working that was actively avoiding me. I wasn’t rude or aggressive to anyone. At 12:05 she emerged from the back with my food in a bag. She held it in the air after she walked through the door then intentionally set on the opposite side of the counter that I was standing and waiting at and never said a word to me, even when I asked her if the food was mine. She ignored me from then on. I got to eat a few bites as I drove back to work late and hungry. I got one beef kimchi bowl, was supposed to come with a drink for as a lunch special $15. I paid $17 and didn’t get a drink. Wouldn’t do it again and hopefully things improve. Maybe just a bad day but I was baffled by the whole thing

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

My girlfriend Lina and I came here and the service was so great and food hot and amazing 🤩

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Craving Japanese, I decided to stop in. When I walked in, I was told you have to order at the kiosk—would’ve been nice if there was a sign posted instead of just being told. The place itself is cute, with a couple of other food spots inside, and it seemed family-friendly.

As for the food: the salmon and shrimp were good, but the beef and chicken weren’t for me. The beef tasted like the thin slices you’d get at a hot pot (which I personally can’t stand). If you like hot pot, you might actually enjoy it—but I didn’t. Overall, the food was just okay, nothing that makes me want to come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 1

Super good and unique place. Really great experience and quality ingredients. Fun to see it cook in the cast iron pan.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great restaurant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Come eat here! The ordering takes a minute on the screens. But the food is out fast—hot and delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pepper Lunch was on my list of restaurants to try during a trip to Tokyo this past April, but I unfortunately wasn’t able to. Imagine my surprise when I found out that one had opened right here in Riverton!

The food is absolutely fantastic, and appears very fresh. It’s served sizzling hot right on your own personal heated platter, guaranteeing your meal won’t go cold. I ordered a Jumbo Beef with a fountain drink, and paid around $22. For the quality, taste, and freshness of the food, I thought this was an exceptional value.

Don’t forget to ask for a loyalty punch card! For every 8 meals purchased (technically 7, since one spot is already pre-filled) you’ll get a free meal.

Pepper Lunch absolutely lived up to the hype from when I was researching my original Japan trip, and I’ll be frequently coming back. Please open up some more Utah locations!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It’s such a bummer to try and have a nice Sunday date night so you rush off for an early dinner because of the 6pm closing time. Just to show up at 5:40 and see two tables full no less than a dozen total people eating to be told it was slow so they’re closing early. Consistency is key for a business. When this place inevitably closes like the rest of the restaurants who’ve tried existing here this will be a reminder. Really sad because pepper steak is actually really great just maybe not in Utah.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 1

Aside from the food being so delicious, the service is just phenomenal!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fun new way to get some food. Was well cooked and delicious. Mix your veggies in as soon as you get the plate if you want then more cooked. Will be returning.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The lady working was very nice and the pepper rice and chicken was delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food was good and came out fast and hot. Service was great. Food court is a little sad as many businesses are closed and that makes the atmosphere a little less than.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Such a cool restaurant and cool concept! A+

My new favorite place. The food is delicious and great quality, and the service is exceptional.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We first encountered Pepper Lunch while in Singapore almost a decade ago. We were very excited to hear that a location had opened up in Riverton Utah of all places! The food was great and did not disappoint. the manager CJ, was very helpful and offered excellent service. We will be returning!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5