Pepper Kitchen at Tiong Bahru Plaza
Location: Kopitiam, #03-101, 302 Tiong Bahru Rd, 168732
Floor 3 · Tiong Bahru Plaza
Japanese-style pepper rice and curry beef on sizzling hot plates at Tiong Bahru Plaza.
Japanese-style pepper rice and curry beef on sizzling hot plates at Tiong Bahru Plaza.
Pepper Kitchen is a Japanese-inspired quick-service chain that turns the humble hot plate into a stage for bold, peppery flavours. At the Tiong Bahru Plaza branch inside Kopitiam, diners choose from a menu of sizzling pepper rice bowls, curry beef plates and teriyaki specials, then customise the heat and sauce to their liking — it's interactive, fast and surprisingly satisfying for a food-court setting.The Curry Beef Pepper Rice with Cheese is a rich, indulgent favourite, while the Teriyaki Double Salmon Steak appeals to those after something lighter. Prices range from about $8 to $14 for a set, which typically includes a drink and soup. The food is prepared fresh at each outlet, so you get that satisfying sizzle and aroma the moment the plate lands.
If you're craving Japanese pepper rice without leaving Tiong Bahru, Pepper Kitchen is your spot. Check MakanSouth for more quick-bite options around the neighbourhood.
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Overall Rating
Based on 116 Google reviews
Negative Reviews
Cheong Ming
Update your google opening hours please, came here at 909pm and was told it’s closed when google stated closes at 10pm
Nithi Tangsirisap
Overall, it is ok. The portion of chicken is rather small. Sauce tastes quite bland.
J
Ordered the salmon chicken set for $8.90 quantity is small and chicken has smell. Difficult to find table during lunch time.
Positive Reviews
angel sui sui angel sui sui
Nice n affordable with ntuc or medika card
Joe Yong
Food was quite oily n mashed potato too little sauce otherwise its ok.
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Photo Gallery
Pepper Kitchen
Pepper Kitchen Shop Front
The image shows the storefront of a food stall named 'PEPPER KITCHEN'. The sign is illuminated and mounted above the counter, featuring a decorative black metal grille design. Inside, staff members wearing masks and uniforms are visible behind the glass partition. On the counter, there are stacks of brown trays, promotional posters advertising menu items like 'Double Egg Fried Rice', and a digital display screen. A customer in a black shirt stands at the counter facing the staff.
Sizzling Beef and Rice Dish
A close-up shot of a sizzling hot plate dish featuring a mound of white rice topped with chopped green onions and corn. Thinly sliced beef is arranged around the rice, and the dish is seasoned with black pepper. Steam rises from the hot plate, indicating it is freshly served. The dish is presented on a dark, round platter with a red and white patterned rim.
Pepper Kitchen Counter View
Interior view of a food stall with brick-patterned counter, staff in yellow and black uniforms preparing food behind glass partition. Menu boards display noodle dishes with prices like $2.30. Signage reads 'PEPPER KITCHEN' above the service area.
Grilled Beef Rice Bowl with Sides
A hot meal featuring a round pan of grilled beef and rice topped with shredded cabbage and green onions, accompanied by small bowls of soup, sauce, and dipping liquids on a wooden table.
Bowl of White Rice with Soy Sauce
A close-up shot of a black bowl filled with white rice, lightly seasoned with soy sauce or similar condiment. In the background, there is a small container of dark sauce and part of a spoon visible on a tray. The setting appears to be indoors, likely in a casual dining environment.
Chef Preparing Food in Kitchen
A chef wearing a black uniform, face mask, and blue gloves is seasoning food on a round plate with rice and meat. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, including refrigerators and ovens. There are menus or signs visible on the wall behind the chef.
Sizzling Rice Bowl with Meat and Egg
A close-up of a sizzling rice bowl served in a black stone pot. The dish includes fluffy white rice, grilled meat chunks (possibly pork or beef), green beans, and a dollop of yellow sauce topped with herbs. The food is presented on parchment paper inside the pot.
Sizzling Steak Plate
A sizzling steak dish served on a black grill plate, featuring chunks of seared beef with visible char marks, green beans, and mashed potatoes topped with herbs. The meat is cooked in its own juices, creating a bubbling effect. A branded paper liner with 'Pepper Kitchen' logo is partially visible in the background.
Pepper Kitchen Signage
A close-up of a printed banner or sign featuring the logo and branding for 'Pepper Kitchen' by SFBI Group. The design includes illustrations of sizzling food items, with text emphasizing that the food is fully cooked prior to consumption.
Fried Rice in Containers
Two containers of fried rice with shrimp and corn on a striped tablecloth, one partially eaten.
Staff at a food service counter
A staff member wearing a face mask and cap stands behind a counter in what appears to be a food preparation area. Visible elements include stacked trays, a white cooler, an oven, and patterned wall tiles. A security camera is mounted on the ceiling.
Cheese Egg Rice Bowl
A close-up of a rice bowl served in a black pan, topped with shredded cheese and chopped green onions. The rice is accompanied by slices of cooked meat and a sunny-side-up egg on the side.
Caution Hot Sign at Teppanyaki Restaurant
A close-up shot of a paper placard on a dark tray in what appears to be a Japanese restaurant, likely serving teppanyaki or similar cuisine. The sign features the bold red warning 'CAUTION HOT!' and an instruction below it: '*PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL MEAT ON YOUR TEPPAN'. The sign is decorated with line drawings of various food items like bacon, eggs, cheese, and vegetables, along with condiments.
Meat in a bowl with fork
A close-up photo shows pieces of cooked meat in a black bowl, with a fork resting on top. Another empty bowl and spoon are visible in the background.
Sizzling Salmon Fried Rice
A sizzling dish of fried rice with salmon pieces, corn kernels, and possibly shrimp, served in a black cast iron skillet on a wooden trivet atop a gray tray.
Sizzling Steak Platter
A hot plate meal featuring raw beef cubes seasoned with pepper, a dollop of mashed potatoes sprinkled with herbs, corn kernels, shredded cabbage garnished with green onions, and small bowls of brown sauce on the side.
Sizzling Rice Bowl with Chicken and Corn
A close-up of a sizzling rice bowl served in a black stone pot, featuring a mound of white rice topped with green onions and pepper flakes, surrounded by pieces of chicken and corn kernels. The dish is placed on a wooden tray with a small side dish of sauce nearby.
Sizzling Steak Plate with Rice and Sauces
A tray meal featuring a sizzling steak plate with corn, cabbage, green onions, and a dollop of mayonnaise. Accompanied by a bowl of white rice and two small bowls of brown sauce. A spoon and fork are placed on the side.
Pepper Kitchen Interior
A busy food court or restaurant interior with customers dining at tables. In the foreground, stacks of black trays are visible on a counter. A neon sign reads 'PEPPER KITCHEN'. Further back, there is an exit sign and another establishment with yellow signage.
Sizzling Rice Bowl with Meat and Corn
A close-up of a sizzling rice bowl served in a black cast iron skillet. The dish contains fluffy white rice topped with pieces of cooked meat, likely pork or beef, and yellow corn kernels. The rice is seasoned with visible specks of pepper and green herbs. The skillet rests on a branded paper liner with safety warnings like 'CAUTION HOT' and QR codes. In the background, another plate with food is partially visible.
Pepper Kitchen Counter Interior
Interior view of a food stall with brick-patterned counter, stainless steel equipment, and staff visible behind the counter. Menu boards are mounted on the wall above the counter.
Steaming Rice Bowl with Meat and Corn
A top-down view of a black bowl containing rice mixed with corn kernels, green onions, and pieces of cooked meat, likely pork or beef. The dish is steaming, indicating it's freshly served. It sits on a white paper liner inside the bowl, placed on a wooden table surface. A fork rests in a small container nearby.
Sizzling Steak and Beef Dinner Spread
A table set with multiple sizzling dishes including steak, beef stir-fry, chicken skewers, and rice bowls. Condiments, cutlery, hand sanitizer, and a QR code card are visible.
Fried Rice in a Bowl
A close-up of fried rice with corn kernels and possibly meat, served in a branded bowl from Pepper Kitchen. The bowl features a QR code and the phrase 'Your Voice Matters!'. A spoon is partially visible on the left side.
Sizzling Rice Bowl with Egg and Pork
A close-up of a sizzling rice bowl served in a black cast-iron skillet. The dish contains fluffy white rice mixed with corn kernels, shredded cheese, green onions, and pieces of fried pork. A sunny-side-up egg sits on one side. Two silver utensils—a spoon and fork—rest in the pan. In the background, a branded paper cup holder is visible.
Sizzling Steak Plate with Rice and Soup
A sizzling steak plate served in a black stone pan, featuring sliced grilled meat seasoned with pepper, a sunny-side-up egg, corn kernels, green beans, shredded cabbage, and rice in a separate bowl alongside a small soup bowl and soy sauce container.
Fried Rice with Meat and Corn
A close-up of a meal featuring fried rice mixed with corn, green onions, and pieces of meat in a black bowl. Accompanying items include a small bowl of soup, a dipping sauce, and a piece of bread or pastry on a tray.
Pepper Kitchen Fried Rice Dish
A close-up of a black cast iron skillet containing fried rice with corn, shrimp, and possibly chicken pieces. The dish is served on branded paper from 'Pepper Kitchen' by Hot Pockets. A spoon rests in the pan, and part of a fork is visible to the right. The packaging includes safety warnings ('CAUTION! HOT!') and a QR code for feedback.
Sizzling Rice Dish with Egg and Meat
A person wearing a white t-shirt with cartoon prints is eating from a sizzling cast iron skillet containing rice, egg, and meat pieces. A spoon lifts some of the food. The dish appears to be served in a casual dining setting.
Sizzling Platter Meal
A close-up of a sizzling platter dish served in a metal pan with 'CAUTION HOT!' branding, containing grilled meat strips, corn, green peppers, and shredded cheese. A side bowl of white rice is visible to the left. In the background, another similar dish sits on a tray, partially obscured by hands holding cutlery.
Fried Rice with Meat in Stone Bowl
A close-up of a stone bowl containing fried rice mixed with chunks of meat and corn kernels, served on a branded paper liner.
Sizzling Platter with Fish and Rice
A close-up of a sizzling stone plate containing grilled fish fillets, shredded cabbage, corn kernels, and green chili peppers. A side bowl of white rice is placed next to the main dish on a textured brown table mat. Cutlery (spoon and fork) rests beside the rice bowl. The stone plate has warning labels indicating it is hot.
Sizzling Stone Pot Meals
Two trays of food on a wooden table. The top tray has a sizzling stone pot with fried rice and corn, labeled 'CAUTION HOT!'. The bottom tray contains another sizzling dish with steak, cabbage, green beans, and corn, alongside a bowl of white rice and small sauce containers.
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