Pepper Lunch: Where everybody’s a chef!

A new Japanese food chain takes the Philippines by storm! Pepper Lunch is a DIY steakhouse from Japan where diners get to cook their own food over a sizzling hot plate that is heated up to 260°C within one minute and can keep your food warm for more than 20 minutes.

A meal can cost from around P200 (US$4) to P650 (US$14). This is quite pricey for a Filipino’s typical casual lunch. Do not fret if it’s over your budget. You’re sure to have your money’s worth because they use premium quality ingredients. The sauces come from Japan. Meat from New Zealand and Australia. Chicken from the US. Salmon from Norway. Rice from Japan. And vegetables from the Philippines.

At present, there are outlets in Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. Now that’s something fun to look forward to when you holiday in Asia, that is if you want to cook your meal (or your steak, for the most part) yourself. In my case, I will definitely welcome the experience on my next trip home.

Image credit: Pepper Lunch Philippines