I think the people of Hawaii will enjoy it — it’s delicious, it’s very filling, and it’s a great value,” Sean Uezu said of ...

Japanese fast-casual restaurant chain Pepper Lunch has announced its expansion into the US state of Hawaii with three lease ...

Pepper Lunch, the Japanese chain that specializes in fast and casual teppanyaki, will sizzle in Hawaii as soon as late 2025.

Local Residents Sean and Nari Uezu to Open the First Three of Ten Pepper Lunch Restaurants in Honolulu. LOS ANGELES, March 21 ...

Pepper Lunch, a one-of-a-kind Japanese fast-casual concept with more than 500 locations across 17 countries, is pleased to announce its official expansion into Hawaii. NIKU LLC, led by local ...

“Our passion for Pepper Lunch stems from a memorable meal we experienced in Kyoto,” said Sean Uezu, co-owner of NIKU LLC. “The sizzling iron plate, fresh ingredients, and vibrant sights and ...

Another selling point is the experience, with sizzling plates brought to customers’ tables. Many restaurants use a similar concept, but Pepper Lunch’s price point matches a typical fast-casual meal ...

The restaurant’s menu is centered around an individually sized teppan, which means “iron plate.” Each dish at Pepper Lunch is composed of uncooked ingredients — like meats, veggies and ...

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