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Pepper Lunch (ペッパーランチ)

JapaneseSizzling PlateJapanese ChainSteak RiceDIY CookingMultiple Locations

Pepper Lunch was invented in Japan in 1994 by Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. as the original DIY hot-plate dining concept — a portion of raw seasoned beef, rice, and pepper placed on a super-heated iron plate for guests to cook and mix themselves. With over 30 company-owned branches in Hong Kong, it is one of the most widely distributed Japanese-owned dining brands in the city.

Price
¥¥
Area
Causeway Bay (Hysan Place flagship); 30+ branches citywide
Since
1994
Owner
Pepper Food Service Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan)
Pepper Lunch (ペッパーランチ) — authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong, Causeway Bay (Hysan Place flagship); 30+ branches cit…
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About
Founded by Kunio Ichinose in Japan in 1994, Pepper Lunch introduced the revolutionary concept of ultra-hot cast-iron plate dining: a precisely measured portion of premium raw beef and white rice is delivered on a 260°C magnetised iron plate, allowing guests to stir-fry their own meal to their preferred doneness. The brand arrived in Hong Kong as a direct subsidiary of the Tokyo parent and has grown to more than 30 company-owned locations, spanning Causeway Bay, Mong Kok, Kowloon Bay, Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, and beyond — one of the broadest footprints of any Japanese-owned dining chain in the SAR. The Hong Kong operation runs its own website (pepperlunch.com.hk) and maintains a full loyalty and delivery programme. Classic menu items include the Beef Pepper Rice, Salmon Pepper Rice, and chicken variants, with seasonal additions aligning with Japan's limited-edition releases.
Neighborhood & visiting

Pepper Lunch (ペッパーランチ) sits in Causeway Bay (Hysan Place flagship); 30+ branches citywide, one of Hong Kong's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional donburi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • As the original Japanese inventor of the DIY iron-plate steak concept (1994), Pepper Lunch delivers a genuinely interactive dining ritual unavailable from imitators.
  • Direct operation by the Tokyo parent with 30+ company-owned Hong Kong branches ensures the authentic Japanese recipe, 260°C iron plate, and ingredient sourcing are identical to Japan.
  • The sheer number and geographic spread of branches — from Causeway Bay to Yuen Long — makes Pepper Lunch the most accessible Japanese dining brand in Hong Kong.
  • A full delivery programme, loyalty rewards, and seasonal limited menus that mirror Japan's calendar make Pepper Lunch as dynamic as full-service restaurants.

30+ company-owned branches confirmed via official HK website (pepperlunch.com.hk). Hysan Place Causeway Bay listed as flagship address. Hours are indicative (vary slightly by outlet).

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Frequently asked

About Pepper Lunch (ペッパーランチ)

Is Pepper Lunch (ペッパーランチ) an authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong?
Yes — Pepper Lunch (ペッパーランチ) is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Hong Kong: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
Where is Pepper Lunch (ペッパーランチ) located?
Pepper Lunch (ペッパーランチ) is located at Shop 1103, 11/F, Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR in the Causeway Bay (Hysan Place flagship); 30+ branches citywide neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Pepper Lunch (ペッパーランチ)?
Pepper Lunch (ペッパーランチ) does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in Hong Kong we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Pepper Lunch (ペッパーランチ)?
Pepper Lunch (ペッパーランチ) sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Hong Kong.
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