How do I say this gently: “Skip work tomorrow and eat the whole day at Pepper Lunch?”
Seriously–the guys behind this joint are pure geniuses. SC and I were supposed to chow there last Friday (aka. the much awaited opening day) but due to fortuitous events, our chow date’s been moved (errr) one day later. But still…eyelovit!!! 
Exterior
*ahem* Someone skipped on his corn /:)
Your cooking sauces-slash-condiments: Garlic Soy & Honey Brown Sauce
We love the earlier mentioned!
SC’s corn-free Beef Pepper Rice
My Shimofuri (trans: marbled) Pepper Steak
Rice was served separately.
Look how beautifully it cooked on my table
!!!
Like Anton, the only rant I have is how I smelled like after dining (which is sadly inevitable in dining places like this). I really didn’t mind paying that much because the meat quality’s just fantastic (read: MELTTTTS in your mouth bite after bite). SC even caught me slightly disoriented, looking far away enjoying a single strip but he grabbed my camera too late and ended up snapping me looking like a little girl trying to bag an endorsement deal instead:
EAT AT PEPPER LUNCH! EAT AT PEPPER LUNCH! EAT AT PEPPER LUNCH!
Rice lovers might find paying Php 40/serving a bit steep but trust me: the rice was so white and yummy, enough to take me out of my strict “no rice” diet. Watch out for the fresh burst of flavor from the pepper (they use only the outer shell of the peppercorn) and the sweet and tender carrot slices too.
Pepper Lunch
Concourse Level, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Drive cor. Estrella St.
Makati City, Metro Manila
Comments
Patty on 18 May, 2008 at 8:47 am #
Thanks for the review Phoebs! How would you compare it to Sizzling Pepper Steak?
Phoebe on 18 May, 2008 at 10:40 am #
You’re welcome, Patty! The Sizzling Pepper Steak (esp. the service) doesn’t even come close to Pepper Lunch. Everything in the earlier mentioned taste like teriyaki to me. My Sizzling Toritama was also served late hence the scrambled egg has already hardened. Here are some photos for your consideration:
Pork Pepper Rice, 155
Sizzling Toritama, 180
US Yakiniku Steak, 285
Also, Sizzling Pepper Steak uses ordinary hot plates. That makes a HUGE difference in cooking the meat. 
cecile on 18 May, 2008 at 5:43 pm #
hi! it’s my first time to see your blog. eyelovit! thank you so much for this entry. hope to see you at PL.
fran on 18 May, 2008 at 6:36 pm #
im so excited to try this out! been waiting of it to open from the time i saw their board up at powerplant 
will definitely be there next week! weeeee!!
bong on 18 May, 2008 at 7:12 pm #
i was disappointed at my sizzling pepper steak experience..and since you’ve said that this experience trumps the former, i’m really exited to try it out! thanks Phoebe!
Didi on 18 May, 2008 at 7:25 pm #
Can’t wait to check this place out!!
Thanks Phoebs!!
Phoebe on 18 May, 2008 at 7:42 pm #
@cecile
No work on Wednesday = PL day! YAY!
@fran
Let’s dine there after the Chowking “thing” on Wednesday. Triple date (you, me, and Sophie…all +1)?
@bong
You’re welcome! I didn’t enjoy my SPS chow too. I told SC “Yun na yon?” 
@Didi
(take 2) You’re welcome! heehee
Hiro on 19 May, 2008 at 12:35 am #
yum yum yun marbled beef!!
fran on 22 May, 2008 at 12:20 pm #
i LOVE pepper lunch!! it was a fun night phoebe!!! 
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