Pepper Lunch - Tampines 1 at Tampines 1
Location: 10 Tampines Central 1, #04-12, Singapore 529536
Floor B1 · Tampines 1
Sizzling hot-plate meals you cook yourself at Tampines 1.
Sizzling hot-plate meals you cook yourself at Tampines 1.
Pepper Lunch at Tampines 1 serves its signature sizzle-plate concept, where raw beef, chicken, or salmon arrives on a scorching hot plate for diners to cook to their own preference at the table. The interactive format is part of the fun, with the sizzling sound and aroma building anticipation before the first bite. Pepper Rice, the original bestseller, combines sliced beef with corn, rice, and a garlic soy sauce that caramelises on the hot plate, while Cheese Curry Rice adds a rich, gooey twist for those wanting something more indulgent. The halal certification broadens its reach, making it a go-to for Muslim diners in Tampines 1 looking for a quick, satisfying meal. Service is fast and the counter-seating setup suits solo diners and small groups equally well. The concept is simple but effective, and the DIY element keeps things engaging beyond the average fast-casual meal. Next time you are at Tampines 1, let Pepper Lunch turn lunch into a sizzling affair. It is hot-plate dining that puts you in the chef seat.Operating Hours
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Negative Reviews
Hafiz
worst experience at a pepper rice outlet. They got my order wrong and claimed that it is my fault. FYI set B comes with a drink and two sides @$6.60. The cashier claims that I ordered two sides separately for $7.90 instead. I laugh. Will not come back again.
Positive Reviews
Pei Shan
Pepper Lunch offers a delightful dining experience with friendly and welcoming staff. The restaurant provides ample seating and serves food piping hot and sizzling, adding an exciting touch to the meal (though it can get a bit …
Sharon
Nice food, staff friendly. But abit too noisy as we are sitting right outside the open concept kitchen, can hear the staff clearing hotstone
Derek
Nice food. But a bit noisy. maybe dinners are happy that's why all chat loudly
Nurul
I ordered Salmon pepper rice with extra Broccoli. The plate was sizzling hot so we need to quickly mix all the items in the plate. The honey brown sauce is masterstoke - sweet, tangy & slightly peppery. All the items in the plate was fresh. Highly recommended 👍 …
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Pepper Lunch - Tampines 1
Pepper Lunch Storefront
The exterior of a Pepper Lunch restaurant with a prominent illuminated sign above the entrance. The glass doors and windows reveal the interior seating area. A digital menu board is displayed to the right of the entrance, showcasing various food items. A green informational panel on the right side provides operating hours, location, and a website link.
Pepper Lunch Storefront
The exterior of a Pepper Lunch restaurant with its prominent signage. A digital screen displays a QR code for ordering and instructions for dining in. Customers are seen inside and near the entrance.
Pepper Lunch Storefront
The exterior of a Pepper Lunch restaurant with its prominent signage above the entrance. Inside, staff can be seen behind the counter, and customers are seated at tables. A large digital screen displays food imagery.
Pepper Lunch
The exterior of a Pepper Lunch restaurant. The restaurant has a prominent sign with its name and logo. There is a large digital display showing a food item. A staff member is visible behind the counter. To the right, another restaurant called Sushi Tei is visible.
Pepper Lunch Storefront
The exterior of a Pepper Lunch restaurant. The prominent signage "PEPPER LUNCH" is visible above the entrance. To the left, there are promotional posters for "Let's Ramadan Together!" featuring food items and prices. Inside, a counter area is visible with staff and customers. The floor has a patterned tile design.
Pepper Lunch
The exterior of a Pepper Lunch restaurant. The storefront has large glass windows and a prominent sign that reads "Pepper Lunch". Inside, customers can be seen dining. A menu board is displayed to the right of the entrance, and promotional posters are visible on the left and right sides of the entrance.
Pepper Lunch Meal Deal
Two bowls of steak, corn, and broccoli with fried garlic, two cans of Pepsi, and a side of mashed potatoes with gravy. The bowls have the Pepper Lunch logo and "Simply Irresistible!" text.
Sizzling Steak Platter
A sizzling steak platter with raw beef slices, a cooked steak patty, a fried egg, corn, broccoli, and onion rings. The platter is served on a black hot plate with a paper wrap around the edge that shows instructions for adding sauce and mentions "Pepper Rice, Udon, Pasta" and "J'Curry Suk". A gravy boat with brown sauce is visible in the background.
Restaurant Interior with Staff and Diners
The image shows the interior of a modern restaurant. A staff member wearing an apron and mask stands behind a counter, with stacks of plates visible. In the background, diners are seated at tables, and large windows offer a view of the outside. The decor includes warm-toned seating, pendant lights, and minimalist design elements. An "EXIT" sign is visible above a doorway.
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
A close-up shot shows a white bowl filled with mashed potatoes and gravy. A spoon is partially submerged in the mashed potatoes, and a hand is visible on the right side of the bowl. The dish is garnished with chopped parsley.
Salad in a bowl
A close-up shot of a salad in a disposable bowl. The salad contains lettuce, broccoli, corn, and okra. The bowl has a logo that reads "SIZZLING URBAN". The background is blurred and shows a wooden table and some out-of-focus objects.
Drink and Side Dish
A white paper cup with a red beverage and ice, and a small white bowl containing mashed potatoes and gravy. The cup has a logo that reads "Pepper Lunch" and the tagline "Simply Irresistible!". The person holding the food is wearing a red shirt with white lettering that says "CHIEFS".
Iced Drink with Milk Carton
A white paper cup filled with iced coffee or tea sits on a textured surface. The cup has a logo that reads "Pepper Lunch" and the tagline "Simply Irresistible!". To the right of the cup is a small white carton, possibly containing milk or cream, with text and graphics visible. The background shows a dark, slatted surface.
Sizzling Steaks and Rice
Two sizzling platters of food are shown. The top platter contains rice surrounded by thinly sliced beef and corn, garnished with green onions. The bottom platter features a mix of beef, mushrooms, broccoli, and corn, with a small bowl of chili. A side of flatbread is also visible. Both platters have paper liners with the Pepper Lunch logo and "CAUTION HOT!" warnings.
Steak Meal
A sizzling steak meal served on a hot plate with mashed potatoes, corn, broccoli, and a side of rice and sauce. The meal is presented with a paper collar featuring the Pepper Lunch logo and a QR code.
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
A close-up shot of mashed potatoes topped with chopped parsley and surrounded by a rich brown gravy, served in a white bowl with a spoon. A white paper cup with text is visible in the background.
Food and Drink Tray
A person wearing a black NASA t-shirt sits behind a tray of food and drinks. On the tray are two white cups with logos, one containing a yellow beverage and the other a dark liquid with ice. There is also a small white bowl filled with macaroni and cheese, and a silver table tracker device displaying the number 23. The background features a yellow booth seat and a black wall with white text.
Sizzling Omelette Rice
A close-up overhead shot of a sizzling plate of food, likely omelette rice, served on a metal tray. The dish is steaming, indicating it's hot. A metal gravy boat with some sauce is visible to the left. A QR code and some text are visible on a flyer to the right, suggesting a table ordering system.
Seafood and Vegetable Sizzling Plate
A sizzling plate filled with a variety of seafood and vegetables. The dish includes a piece of grilled salmon, several grilled shrimp, and scallops. It is topped with shredded cabbage, corn kernels, and a piece of broccoli. The food is served on a black cast-iron skillet, which is placed on a metal tray.
Sizzling Beef and Rice
A close-up overhead shot of a sizzling plate of rice with thinly sliced beef and corn kernels. A small white bowl of dipping sauce is visible to the left. Chopsticks are being used to mix the food. The plate is on a green tray.
Restaurant Interior with Staff and Customers
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with a counter where staff members are serving customers. There are digital menus displayed above the counter, and a Haagen-Dazs freezer is visible. Customers are seated at tables in the foreground and background. Decorative Chinese New Year elements are present.
Dirty Tableware
A close-up, overhead view of a tray with used tableware and remnants of a meal. The tray contains a greasy grill pan with chopsticks and spoons, a small bowl with sauce residue, a crumpled napkin, a small foil container with sauce, and two black bowls, one of which has some food scraps. A receipt with the logo "Pepper Lunch" is visible on the left side of the tray.
Steak Dinner
A close-up shot of a sliced steak served on a hot stone plate. The steak is seasoned with black pepper and appears to be medium-rare. It is accompanied by mashed potatoes, corn, broccoli, mushrooms, and what look like potato chips. A small jar of sauce or seasoning is visible in the background, along with a table tent advertising Himalayan Pink Salt.
Sizzling Steak Platter
A close-up shot of a sizzling steak platter served at Pepper Lunch. The steak is sliced and topped with butter, accompanied by mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, broccoli, and crispy garlic chips. Cutlery is visible in the foreground.
Steaming Hot Plate Meal
A close-up shot of a sizzling hot plate meal. The dish features a sunny-side-up egg, a mound of fluffy white rice topped with corn and red pepper strips, and a medley of steamed vegetables including broccoli and mushrooms. A small metal ramekin filled with a reddish sauce and shredded cheese is placed to the side. The meal is served on a dark, textured plate, which rests on a green tray. A white paper liner with faint text is visible around the plate.
Sizzling Chicken and Vegetables
A close-up shot of a sizzling platter featuring grilled chicken, steamed broccoli florets, sweet corn kernels, and shredded cabbage. The food is served on a black cast-iron skillet, which is placed on a metallic tray. A spoon is visible at the top left, with a hint of blue flame, suggesting the dish is still hot. A bowl of white rice is partially visible in the background.
Steak Meal
A sizzling steak meal is presented on a tray. The steak is sliced and topped with butter, served with a fried egg, broccoli, corn, and garlic chips. A bowl of rice, a small dish of mashed potatoes with sauce, and a cup of dark beverage are also on the tray. Condiments and a small plush toy are visible in the background.
Salmon Fried Rice
A close-up shot of a sizzling plate of salmon fried rice, complete with corn kernels and seasoned with black pepper. The dish is served on a black cast-iron plate, resting on a paper liner that displays the Pepper Lunch logo and a QR code. A spoon is visible, partially submerged in the rice.
Salmon and Rice Dish
A close-up shot of a sizzling dish featuring salmon, rice, and corn. The food is served in a dark, round pan, and steam is rising from it. The salmon appears to be cooked and seasoned with black pepper. The rice is topped with corn kernels and chopped green onions. Another similar dish is visible in the background.
Meal Tray with Salad, Mashed Potatoes, and Drinks
A black tray holds a meal consisting of a salad in a brown paper bowl, mashed potatoes with sauce in a white bowl, and two drinks in white cups. One drink is orange-colored with ice, and the other is a chocolate-colored beverage with ice. A packet of sesame soy sauce and a receipt are also on the tray. The cups have a logo that says "Simply..." and the receipt mentions "Pepper Lunch Singapore".
Dirty Grilling Pans and Utensils
Two used grilling pans with remnants of food, chopsticks, a spoon, and small bowls are on green trays. A receipt is visible on the right side.
Sizzling Rice with Salmon and Shrimp
A close-up shot of a sizzling rice dish served in a black skillet. The dish contains rice, corn, pieces of salmon, and shrimp. The skillet is surrounded by a paper liner with instructions and illustrations on how to prepare the meal. The liner also features text that reads "Premium Steak, Deluxe & Combo" and "Pepper Lunch".
Sizzling Plate Meal
A sizzling plate meal with rice, corn, fried chicken, and fried shrimp. A side of mashed potatoes with gravy and a bowl of curry sauce topped with shredded cheese are also visible. The plate has a paper liner with the "Pepper Lunch" logo.
Sizzling Plate Meal
A sizzling plate meal featuring rice topped with corn and green onions, served alongside slices of raw salmon and thinly sliced beef. The plate is surrounded by a paper liner with cartoon characters and text that reads "Sizzle" and "Caution Hot". A table number and a QR code for ordering are visible in the background.
Restaurant Interior
The interior of a restaurant with tables and chairs. The tables are made of wood with black metal legs. The chairs are upholstered in a tan leather. There are several hanging light fixtures with illuminated text. The walls are decorated with circular emblems. The floor is tiled with a terrazzo pattern.
Restaurant Interior
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with tables and chairs. The decor includes hanging signs with text such as "Sizzling Hot Plate!" and "The Master Chef". The chairs are upholstered in a tan leather-like material, and the tables have light-colored wooden tops. The floor is a speckled terrazzo. In the background, there are booths and more tables.
Receipt from Pepper Lunch
A receipt from Pepper Lunch with order details and payment information.
Sizzling Chicken and Rice
A close-up shot of a sizzling plate of food. The dish features a mound of white rice topped with corn and chopped green onions, seasoned with black pepper. To the side, a fried egg with a bright orange yolk is visible. Surrounding the rice and egg are pieces of cooked chicken, also seasoned with pepper. The food is served on a black, round, sizzling plate, with a decorative paper liner around the edge. A spoon is visible in the foreground.
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy and Drink
A close-up shot shows a bowl of mashed potatoes served with a rich, reddish-brown gravy. The mashed potatoes are topped with finely chopped green herbs, likely parsley. A spoon rests in the bowl. To the left, a white paper cup with a logo and text is visible, containing a dark beverage. The items are placed on a dark tray, which sits on a wooden surface.
Pepper Lunch Promotions
Two promotional banners for Pepper Lunch. The left banner advertises a "Crabtivating Delights" seasonal promotion featuring Seafood Deluxe and Chicken & Seafood dishes. The right banner highlights "Weekday Lunch" starting from $11.90 and "Student Meal" deals from $8.00.
Unagi Spring Special Promotion
A digital menu board displays a seasonal promotion for Unagi Spring Special. The main item featured is Unagi Steak for $18.80, with a prosperity deal price of $20.80. Other combo meals include Unagi & Chicken Combo for $15.80 and Unagi & Salmon Combo for $16.80. A Large Unagi Pepper Rice is priced at $16.80. The promotion highlights adding Wasabi & Teriyaki sauce for a sweet, savoury, and tender Unagi experience. The bottom of the display includes social media handles for Pepper Lunch Singapore.
Receipt from Pepper Lunch
A receipt from Pepper Lunch showing a list of items purchased, including Beef Pepper Rice, Chicken Pepper Rice, Pepsi Black, Seasonal Soup, and Iced Lemon Tea. The total amount is 19.10. The receipt also includes a request for customer feedback and a QR code.
Restaurant Counter with Menu Boards
A view of a restaurant counter with digital menu boards displaying food items and prices. A staff member wearing a yellow shirt and black mask stands behind the counter. Queue barriers are set up on the wooden floor. The ceiling has a slatted design with lighting.
Dine Safe Signage
A person sits at a table in a restaurant, looking at their phone. The wall behind them is decorated with chalk-art illustrations and text describing menu items and the restaurant's history. On the table, there are two signs: one with a large 'X' and the text "DINE SAFE Please do not sit here", and another with a QR code and text encouraging feedback. A cup with a logo is also visible on the table.
Sizzling Steak Platter
A sizzling steak platter served on a black cast iron plate, featuring sliced steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, and crispy garlic chips. A small bowl of dipping sauce is placed to the side. The platter is surrounded by a paper liner with a "CAUTION HOT!" warning and QR codes.
Sizzling Beef and Rice Dish
A close-up overhead view of a sizzling dish served in a black cast-iron pan. The dish features thinly sliced beef arranged around a mound of rice, which is topped with chopped green onions and spices. The beef appears to be cooked and is glistening with sauce. The pan is placed on a decorative paper liner, which sits on a green tray. In the background, there are condiments, including a salt and pepper shaker and a jar of sauce, on a wooden stand. A spoon and chopsticks are visible on the left side of the tray.
Restaurant Menu Boards
Digital menu boards display various meal options and prices. One board advertises a "Weekday Lunch" for $11.90 with images of several dishes. Another promotes a "Student Meal" for $7.20, featuring steak and pasta. A third board shows "Angus Rib Eye Steak" and another dish. Below the screens, a staff member is visible at a counter, interacting with a customer.
Pepper Lunch Counter Display
A counter display at Pepper Lunch features promotional signs for New Zealand Rib Eye Beef Steak and a Seasonal Promotion for Unagi Spring Special. A POS system screen shows the Pepper Lunch logo.
Restaurant Interior with Food Posters
The image shows the interior of a restaurant with several patrons seated at tables. Large posters of food dishes, specifically sukiyaki and other Japanese classics, are displayed on the wall. In the background, a counter area with staff and a menu board is visible. The ceiling features a modern design with black slats and spotlights.
Pepper Lunch Unagi Spring Special Promotion
A promotional display for Pepper Lunch's Unagi Spring Special, featuring the Unagi Steak, Unagi & Chicken Combo, Unagi & Salmon Combo, and Large Unagi Pepper Rice. It also advertises a 10% discount with a limited edition Pepper Lunch pin.
Weekday Lunch and Student Meal Promotions
A cylindrical display promoting weekday lunch specials and student meals. The weekday lunch section features three dishes: Seafood Aglio Olio, Beef Pepper Rice, and Meat Trio Deluxe, with prices starting from $11.90. The student meal section is also advertised with opening hours.
Restaurant Menu Boards and Counter Display
Multiple menu boards are displayed above a counter, featuring various rice dishes, steak options, and Japanese classics. Below the menu boards, a refrigerator unit displays desserts. A water dispenser and a point-of-sale system are also visible on the counter. A promotional flyer for "Golden Treasures" meals is placed on the counter.
Takeaway Meals
A top-down view of several takeaway food containers and cups, along with cans of Pepsi. The containers hold rice, mashed potatoes with gravy, grilled chicken, grilled fish, corn, and broccoli. One container holds fried rice with meat and vegetables.
Pepper Lunch Chalkboard Art
A black chalkboard wall with white chalk drawings and text. The drawings depict food items like steak and salmon, as well as cutlery. The text includes information about the restaurant's history, recommendations, and how to cook their dishes. The Pepper Lunch logo is prominently displayed.
Salmon and Seafood Bento Box with Pepsi
A bento box containing a salmon fillet, grilled shrimp, scallops, corn, broccoli, mashed potatoes with gravy, and a side of white rice. A can of Pepsi is placed next to the bento box. The background is split between a light orange pattern and a solid dark orange.
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