Name: Pepper Lunch Express
Address: 302 Tiong Bahru Road, Tiong Bahru Plaza, Kopitiam Food Court, Singapore, 168732, SG
Price range: $-$$

Question 1

Is Pepper Lunch Express at Tiong Bahru halal?

Accepted Answer

YES — Pepper Lunch Express is HALAL CERTIFIED by MUIS (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura). All Pepper Lunch Restaurant and Express outlets in Singapore received halal certification in February 2021. This makes Pepper Lunch Express the ONLY halal-certified Japanese food option at Tiong Bahru Plaza. Muslim diners can enjoy sizzling beef, chicken, salmon, and curry with full confidence.

Question 2

What is Pepper Lunch Express?

Accepted Answer

Pepper Lunch Express is the food court format of Japan's Pepper Lunch chain (est. 1994). The concept: your food arrives on a sizzling-hot teppan (iron plate) heated to 260°C, and you cook it yourself to your preferred doneness by stirring the ingredients. It is a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) teppan experience. The Express format offers a streamlined menu at food court prices, while full Pepper Lunch restaurants offer a wider range including premium steaks and bento feasts. 400+ outlets worldwide.

Question 3

How much does Pepper Lunch Express cost?

Accepted Answer

Express format prices: Beef Pepper Rice from ~S$8.90, Double Chicken Pepper Rice ~S$8.90, Salmon & Chicken Combo ~S$8.90. Set meals with drink and soup from ~S$11.90. Student meals available. Full Pepper Lunch restaurant menu (available at restaurant outlets, not all Express): Bento Feasts S$22-33, Donburi S$20-29, J'Curry Rice S$18-22, Premium steaks S$26-33. Express is significantly more affordable.

Question 4

What are the best dishes at Pepper Lunch Express?

Accepted Answer

Top recommendations: (1) Beef Pepper Rice — THE signature dish. Thinly sliced beef + rice + corn + special black pepper margarine on a 260°C plate. Stir everything together as it sizzles. The crispy rice bits that form against the hot plate are the best part. (2) Salmon Pepper Rice — sashimi-grade salmon that cooks on the plate. (3) Chicken Cheese Creamy Brown Risotto — a newer addition that's become popular. (4) Beef & Beef Hamburg J'Curry Rice — Japanese curry with beef and hamburg steak. Three signature sauces (Honey Brown, Garlic Soy, Black Pepper) — mix them for your ideal flavour.

Question 5

How do I eat at Pepper Lunch Express?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Order at the counter and pay. Step 2: Receive your sizzling hot plate (CAUTION: the plate is 260°C — do not touch!). Step 3: Immediately start stirring and mixing the ingredients on the plate with the provided spatula. The meat will cook from the residual heat. Step 4: Add sauces (Honey Brown, Garlic Soy, Black Pepper) from the sauce bottles at your table. Step 5: Eat while it's hot — the plate stays warm for about 10-15 minutes. The crispy rice at the bottom of the plate is a bonus.

Question 6

Where is Pepper Lunch Express at Tiong Bahru Plaza?

Accepted Answer

Inside the Kopitiam Food Court at Tiong Bahru Plaza, 302 Tiong Bahru Road, Singapore 168732. The food court is accessible from multiple levels. Directly connected to Tiong Bahru MRT (EW17).

Question 7

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

Daily approximately 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Hours may vary slightly with the food court operating schedule.

Question 8

What other halal Japanese options are at TBP?

Accepted Answer

Pepper Lunch Express is the only halal-certified Japanese option at TBP. Maki-San (halal maki rolls) is also at TBP but is more of a grab-and-go maki counter than a full meal restaurant. For Muslim diners wanting a sit-down halal Japanese meal at TBP, Pepper Lunch Express is the primary option. Note: Sushi Tei does not serve pork or lard but is NOT halal certified.

Question 9

What is the difference between Pepper Lunch Express and Pepper Lunch Restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Express: food court format, counter service, streamlined menu focused on pepper rice and combos, lower prices (from ~S$8.90), faster service. Restaurant: full sit-down format, wider menu including premium Australian steaks (S$26-33), Bento Feasts, Donburi bowls, J'Curry series, and desserts. Both are halal certified. The core DIY teppan concept is the same — food arrives sizzling on a hot iron plate.

Question 10

Does Pepper Lunch Express deliver?

Accepted Answer

Yes, available via Foodpanda and GrabFood. Note that the DIY sizzling experience is lost with delivery — the food arrives already cooked. For the authentic Pepper Lunch experience (cooking on the hot plate yourself), dine-in is strongly recommended.

Question 11

Is there a vegetarian option?

Accepted Answer

Limited vegetarian options. Mushroom & Egg Pepper Rice and Vegetable Mushroom Pepper Rice are available at some outlets. Check with the TBP Express counter for current vegetarian availability, as Express outlets may have a more limited menu than full restaurants.

★ Beef Pepper Rice	~S$8.90
★ Salmon Pepper Rice	~S$9.90
Double Chicken Rice	~S$8.90
Salmon & Chicken	~S$8.90
★ Cheese Risotto	~S$9.90
Beef Yakiudon	~S$9.90
Set Meal upgrade	from ~S$11.90

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