Name: Pepper Lunch
Address: 313 Orchard Road, 313@Somerset, Singapore, 238895, SG
Price range: $

Question 1

What is Pepper Lunch?

Accepted Answer

Pepper Lunch is a Japanese DIY teppan (hot plate) dining concept founded in Tokyo in 1994 by Kunio Ichinomiya. Food is served on a sizzling 260°C iron plate — you cook it yourself to your preferred doneness by mixing and flipping the ingredients on the hotplate. With over 400 outlets in 15+ countries, it is one of Japan's most successful fast-casual exports. The signature dish is the Beef Pepper Rice.

Question 2

Is Pepper Lunch halal?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Pepper Lunch is halal-certified (MUIS) across ALL restaurant and Express outlets in Singapore since February 2021. This makes it one of the only halal-certified Japanese teppan experiences on Orchard Road, alongside Sukiya and Ichikokudo.

Question 3

Where is Pepper Lunch on Orchard Road?

Accepted Answer

Two Orchard locations: (1) 313@Somerset, Food Republic level — Somerset MRT (NS23) direct underground. (2) Plaza Singapura, #06-15/17, Kopitiam food court — Dhoby Ghaut MRT (NS24/NE6/CC1) direct. Both are Express format (food court stalls). Daily 10am–10pm.

Question 4

How much does Pepper Lunch cost?

Accepted Answer

Beef Pepper Rice from S$8.90. Chicken Pepper Rice from S$7.90. Salmon Pepper Rice S$10.90. Steak combos from S$14.90. Bento sets from S$8.90. Most diners spend S$10–18. Very affordable for Orchard Road, especially for halal Japanese food.

Question 5

What should I order at Pepper Lunch?

Accepted Answer

Must-tries: (1) Beef Pepper Rice (S$8.90) — THE signature. Thinly sliced beef with corn, spring onions, and rice on a sizzling hotplate. Mix with the honey brown sauce and butter for maximum flavour. (2) Double Pepper Rice (S$12.90) — beef + chicken combo. (3) Salmon Pepper Steak (S$10.90) — for seafood lovers. Stir everything on the hot plate yourself — that's the fun.

Question 6

How does the DIY teppan work?

Accepted Answer

Your food arrives on a sizzling 260°C iron hotplate. The meat/fish is raw or partially cooked on top, with rice underneath. You immediately mix and flip everything using your spoon and fork — the hotplate cooks the ingredients as you stir. Add the honey brown sauce, butter, and pepper to taste. The key is to keep stirring so the rice doesn't burn at the bottom. The entire 'cooking' process takes 1–2 minutes. It's interactive, fun, and the sizzling sound is satisfying.

Question 7

What is the difference between Pepper Lunch and Pepper Kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Both are under the same parent company (SFBI Group). Pepper Kitchen outlets were previously branded as Pepper Lunch Express. The menu and concept are very similar. Pepper Lunch (full restaurants) and Pepper Lunch Express/Pepper Kitchen (food court stalls) are all halal-certified. On Orchard Road, you'll find the Express/food court format.

Question 8

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Both Orchard outlets: Daily 10am–10pm. Open seven days including public holidays. No reservation needed — walk up to the food court stall, order, and your sizzling plate is ready in 5–8 minutes.

Question 9

Is Pepper Lunch suitable for children?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with supervision. The hotplate is very hot (260°C) — keep children's hands away from the plate edges. The DIY stirring is fun for older kids. The chicken pepper rice is mild and kid-friendly. The corn and rice are universally loved by children.

Question 10

How does Pepper Lunch compare to Sukiya?

Accepted Answer

Both are halal Japanese on Orchard Road but completely different concepts. Pepper Lunch = DIY sizzling teppan hotplate, interactive cooking, beef/chicken/salmon. Sukiya = gyudon (beef bowl), no cooking required, more traditional. Pepper Lunch is slightly more expensive (S$8–18 vs S$4–12) but offers the unique teppan experience. Both are excellent halal options.

Restaurant	Cuisine	Price	Location
Pepper Lunch	DIY Teppan	S$8–18	313 + PS
Sukiya	Gyudon	S$4–12	313 B3
Ichikokudo	Ramen	S$10–22	313 B3

Pepper Lunch — 313 & Plaza Singapura

2 Orchard Outlets

🔥 313@Somerset

🔥 Plaza Singapura

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★ Beef Pepper Rice	S$8.90
Chicken Pepper Rice	S$7.90
Double Pepper Rice	S$12.90
Salmon Pepper Rice	S$10.90

Pepper Steak	S$14.90
Salmon Steak	S$12.90
Curry Beef Rice	S$10.90