Get ready, Hawaii! The wait is officially over. Pepper Lunch, the globally famous Japanese experiential fast-casual spot, is finally making its island debut with the grand opening of its first restaurant in Honolulu!
Starting December 12th at the Moanalua Shopping Center (930 Valkenburgh St., Suite 205), you can finally experience the unique joy of cooking your own incredible meal right at your table – on a sizzling hot iron plate!
Your Reward for Being First: Free Beef Pepper Rice!
To celebrate this massive arrival, Pepper Lunch is rewarding its earliest fans in a big way:
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Free Meal Alert: The first 50 people in line when doors open at 10 a.m. will snag a FREE Beef Pepper Rice!
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BOGO Deal: If you miss the first 50, don’t worry! Anyone who dines at the Honolulu location on December 12th will receive a Buy One, Get One FREE Beef Pepper Rice offer – so grab a friend or family member and make a day of it!
For 31 years, the Beef Pepper Rice has been an international favorite, and it’s easy to see why. It’s the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender beef, fragrant rice, flavorful pepper spread, and cracked pepper, all combined on that signature sizzling plate.
Building a Local Empire
The folks bringing this hot concept to the islands are local entrepreneurs Sean and Nari Uezu of NIKU LLC, who were captivated by the experience while traveling.
“Our passion for Pepper Lunch stems from a memorable meal we experienced in Kyoto,” said Sean Uezu. “The sizzling iron plate, fresh ingredients, and vibrant sights and sounds captivated us instantly. We’re looking forward to welcoming local residents to dine with us in just a few weeks.”
This Honolulu opening is just the beginning! The Uezu team has already signed agreements for two more locations set to open in 2026 – one at the Hyatt Centric Waikiki and another on Kapahulu Avenue – with plans to introduce 10 total Pepper Lunch restaurants across the Hawaiian Islands.
Pepper Lunch is famous for its quality food, served quickly (you can be in, dine, and out in 20 minutes for under $20!), making it the perfect customizable meal solution for busy island life.
For more information about Pepper Lunch, please visit PepperLunchRestaurants.com.
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