Pepper Lunch - Milpitas

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.

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.

I love the #9, the pork katsu on the sizzling plate. I feel bad for the guy below me who doesn't know how to eat. Whenever I order it I include add ons and extra sauces. My favorite add on combo is mushroom with cheese, it melts so beautifully on the pork katsu. If I want a little more flavor I sometimes add extra meat with a side of garlic butter to add more flavor to the meal. I also don't dump the rice on the plate like a noob because I like to add my corn and spinach onto the rice bowl it comes with. There are also other ways of adding more flavor to the rice which compliments the meal, like adding sriracha sauce to the rice, or their spicy vinegar sauce, or mixing their spicy mayo sauce with the teriyaki sauce in the rice bowl. *cheffy kiss* muy delicioso

I’ve been to their competitors as well as their sister franchisees in LA. This one is old school (first franchise in North America) and still is the best. They give u so much beef and food that u do NOT need to add extra anything. Come early on weekends. Waits are more manageable now.

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.