One of the restaurants that I would always wish to frequent into every single time I chanced upon The Peak in Gaisano Mall is Pepper Lunch. This Japanese-inspired steak restaurant softly opened its doors to Davaeno foodies last 2012 but it was only last March 17, 2013 that this restaurant was formally inaugurated. 

I was lucky to be invited as a blogger to this momentous occasion. I had instantly become a fan of Pepper Lunch ever since I first tasted a Pepper Rice meal last November and from then on, I had always wanted to come back every now and then. There must be really something in their dishes that does not only satisfy our hunger but create an instant craving that will make you drag your feet to visit their restaurant again.

“Fine Steak, Great Value!”, that is Pepper Lunch’s promise to the people. It is the only restaurant that provides mouth watering steaks and pepper rice at an affordable price! The original from Japan has landed to the Philippines and offers a unique dining experience where guests could cook their food the way they want it.

One of the owners of this franchise, the multiskilled athlete, Chris Tiu, was there to grace the inauguration. It was so inspiring to hear how his love for a business like this has made him turn a dream into a reality. 

The first time my curiosity got triggered with Pepper Lunch was during the time that I saw a long line of people in their Greenbelt 5 branch. I thought to myself that definitely, their food must have been very good for people to be patiently waiting to be seated considering that the price is a bit steep to my liking. That same curiosity also wanted me to try their meals at that moment but the impatient me opted to dine in another restaurant.

Then I heard that Pepper Lunch already opened another branch at The Peak in Gaisano Mall. On our first visit, the BF and I backed off because like I said, the price was a bit steep and we weren't that hungry enough to splurge around P300 for every meal. However, on one special day in November (it was in fact our monthsary. Notice how delayed this blog post is?), we finally gave Pepper Lunch a try.

Teriyaki Beef Pepper Rice with Egg

Curry Beef Pepper Rice with Cheese