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Pepper Lunch

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"3 of us had lunch here today at the no 3 road location in Richmond. 2 of us were first timers. We all loved our food. Staff were polite and friendly..."

Christine Holden

"Love this place! The salmon and Angus steak �� soooo good I am here right now for the second time this week I never finish my plate but I..."

Krista Nielsen

"Great food and Amazing staff. Fantastic service. This one is the..."

Benjie San Juan

"I had a good dinner with my friends. Great food and light yum licking -fingers foood.Some fun phrases I think it sounded like " You want some of..."

Madie Alvarez

"Delicious late dinner place with great miso soup. Had the curry beef with cheese to go and it was..."

Brad Oldham

"Best food I have had in quite some time. Super friendly service and awesome beef pepper rice. Quick question. Do you guys have free refills?..."

William Chan

"very friendy staff and the foods are amazing!!! we'll be back for sure..."

Jeneson Garcia

"Soooo good!! I wish they have it in Southern..."

Ging G Rabino

"The food was awesome it was like going to..."

James McIntyre

"Best quality FAST food! Nice place and friendly..."

Dondi Atienza

"We have Pepper Lunch in my home country and I liked it a lot! Here in Canada it’s almost the same but they have limited space - we came in during..."

SnowballEats

"Sizzling hot plates of awesomeness.A variety to choose from & you can add extra toppings. The best part is “cooking” your own..."

Sarah

"I have been to this fast food joint before in Thailand & Vietnam. It is ok, but not my most favorite place. I like the Wagyu and Kobe-style..."

Rich H

"Pepper Lunch has several locations in Vancouver and Richmond. We went to the one at No 3 Road and Westminster Highway. It is a good place for..."

Camera Gourmet

"When Pepper Lunch first opened, I thought it would be another Teppan Kitchen from Aberdeen, which from my experience was not so good. Because of one..."

Vanessa Chu

"As expected for teppanyaki; tasty, but nothing to write home about. The whole teppanyaki experience is really fun as you get to grill your..."

LizzyEats

"○order first then sit down kind of place / not much service here/ fast food○Friendly family○I enjoyed the eel pepper rice○you..."

Nomnomnom

"We like that the menu is displayed outside the restaurant. It makes it easier for one to make a decision. When we walked in, a server came by to take..."

Ben And Suanne

"This is a very pricey concept. I enjoyed my meal and it was very tastey. The price really turned me off. If there was a Groupon for this, I'm all..."

It's Me Chuck

"After reading some reviews, I decided to try the scallop and prawn pasta at a price of $17. If you consider this place as a fast food restaurant,..."

Jenny L

"Started off my Vancouver visit at Pepper Lunch, in the heart of Richmond. Being on a main street; it's definitley a plus that free parking is..."

Ah

"Surprisingly good. Will recommend my friends to go. The wagyu beef rice is a bit pricy but tastes very good. The Unagi rice taste perfectly with..."

Nuinui The Cat

"Heavenly! I missed this so much from Asia so I'm super glad to eat it again here. Beef is juicy. I wished they added more pepper and seasoning to it...."

Jentaro

"Some good teppanyaki rice here but along the ordinary side.. I could get the same teppanyaki rice at Aberdeen Centre's food court for only $9 with a..."

Kimboslice

"January 31, 2016 · by ThatShanghaiGirl · It’s been awhile but I went back to Pepper Lunch! Read my first visit here. Service was friendly..."

Dreaming In Foie Gras

"I had the beef pepper rice. I liked it and it was quite filling. It was quick and we got our food ~5 minutes after ordering. I really liked the soy..."

Usthefoodies

"Came here for my birthday, and this place is really cool. Love their service. Staff were very kind and prompt. The food came out really quick and..."

W

"The great thing about Instagram is that you get to see all the great food people are trying in your area. The bad thing is that you start getting a..."

Penny And Rusty

"This franchise comes from Asia, and as a fan of the ones there, I was happy to see one in Richmond. The peppery rice and sauces make for a great..."

J.Chews

"Pepper lunch tastes the same everywhere in the world and it is no different at the location in Richmond. I ordered the extra beef pepper rice and it..."

TK

"Atmosphere 1/1A clean and neat restaurant located in Richmond. Not too much decor but enough to give it a "Asian food chain" look. The walls are..."

J

"Pepper Lunch is “DIY fast service” restaurant chain that has over 200 locations in Asia. Their food is served on a scorching hot teppan (cast..."

Kiely Landrigan

"Portion and flavours together, the pepper rice was a good dinner idea starting at $8.50 each. I don’t think you should combo it as the extra $2.75..."

VanFoodies

"My 2nd time here. Tried their new pepper pasta. It's quite tasty but nothing too different and special. I would probably stick to their regular..."

Millicent Chung

"Really tasty teppan! It was my first time eating from a teppan dish and I really enjoyed it. However, I've been told by others that the cheaper..."

Vinita Trieu

"DC and I had been wanting to try out Pepper Lunch for a while now so we finally went! It originated in Japan but there are now many branches in Asia...."

Hungry Coco

"Went for lunch at approx 11:40am on June 1st 2015. Chose the popular pepper beef rice - extra portion. Seating was pre-assigned and the food came..."

Cyrus G. Ma

"Weekend Lunch. Wasn't busy when I came so I was able to quickly order and got my food pretty quick~Got the Curry Pork Pepper Rice, pretty..."

Andy Wong

"Curried Beef Pepper Rice with Egg and Cheese. Comfort food - full of..."

BCfooddieblogger

"Delicious food and service but you end up smelling like bbq from head to toe. When I first entered the restaurant there was a line up and my first..."

Agean007

"I’ve been seeing a bunch of Pepper Lunch posts on insta and decided to come by and see what all the hype was about. Service was good and the shop..."

Dreaming In Foie Gras

"Posted on April 20, 2015 by mag_mei Apparently this is a popular franchise in Asia, I can see why. I came on an invitation from my folks. They were..."

Maggi Mei

"Pepper Lunch opened their first Canadian location in Richmond just about a month ago. It originated in Japan but also has locations in Taiwan and..."

SanFans Delight

"Service is just as important as taste!. First time here, the wait wasn't bad. I liked how you prepaid then sat down to wait. Kind of makes eating and..."

LD's Food Travels

"Great and quick service!. The servers are very attentive even though the restaurant has a fast-food style service.Tried the curry chicken, it's..."

TheHappySloths

"Liked it. But beware, clothes, hair, body would smell like hot plate after eating. Get ready for shower and..."

Eatxpert

"Sizzling Delicious!. I never had a chance to visit the Pepper Lunch in HK, and was super happy to learn of one opening in Richmond! Visited during..."

Greenjadelovesfood

"Happy Monday and welcome back guys! Pepper Lunch , originally based in Tokyo, Japan, has opened its first Canadian location in Richmond...."

Nosh And Nibble

"I had the Pepper Burger Steak which came with some bean sprouts and greens as well as some kind of garlic soy sauce. The plate was sizzling so much..."

Constant Cravings

"Pepper Lunch is a DIY fast-food joint, but it’s far from any fast-food place I know. They use Certified Angus Beef for their pepper beef dishes, as..."

Curtis G NG

"It’s cool to see successful food chains like Papparoti or The Ramen Butcher pick Vancouver as a place expand into when considering North America...."

OurFoodAdventure

"Food was great and service was quick and friendly. I really enjoyed cooking my meal in the plate with the appetizing smell; yum yum. Price was also..."

Colin

"Really good lunch place to eat at! Have had pepper lunch in Japan this one is just as good as the ones in Japan! Fun place to eat lunch and very..."

Anthony Michalski

"First time here. Staff is friendly, especially the front end girl, wish I could remember her name. Very polite. Food tasted great and is a neat style..."

Sean McSweeney

"Cool restaurant for sure. Food was really good. I had the beef curry with rice and it was really good. I didn't know that the meat cooks in the plate..."

Imrahn Remtulla

"Enjoyable. Pricey for what it is, particularly the kid's meal. Friendly service. Free London Plaza parking. Two washrooms. Accepts credit, debit,..."

ERIC LEE

L.a. Chicken

79/100 (2478 ratings)

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"The definition of a hole in the wall BUT the best Kentucky fried style chicken in Vancouver, if anyone tells you different, they're..."

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"This time I ate 4 pieces for early dinner. This is my rating. Tasty, hot & fresh. People said that they will provide an extra one if..."

Mrs Liu

"Found this place by accident on the way home from Richmond. Some of the best spicy chicken I've had, and the price was right. Seems the word's gotten..."

Rev

"Ok Franky it's s not the best fried chicken we had ever had, it's not even in top 10. But Vancouver doesn't really have any good fried chicken places..."

Foodie Muggles

"I really love this chicken. It has a good flavour, the coating isn’t too thick, it is crunchy and stays crispy! I have eaten it within a short time..."

Thea Speicher

"This is the absolute best place to get fried chicken. This is better than Church's, Popeye's or KFC, this is amazing. They have amazing deals all the..."

R.J

"Best fried chicken in lower mainland! Served hot and fresh. Perfect amount of spices and choice of regular or spicy. We had the dinner for 4 and it..."

MommaSLeP

"Pronounced “Elle Eh”, like Los Angeles, not “LA”, like “DO RE MI” or the French article... This chicken place is a hole in the wall that..."

Louisa Ng

"Definitely one of the best fried chicken places I've had in all of my life. It actually puts KFC to shame and after eating here, I can never go to..."

Carmen Huang

"A trip to Richmond to finally try LA chicken .A very small place with only 3 small tables. We decided to share a 4 piece meall that came with..."

Andrea James

"Love everything about their chicken, from the flavour to the crunchiness of the skin - definitely worth a try and coming back. Absolutely one of our..."

B & E

"Really good fried chicken in Richmond. Definitely a hole in the wall gem. I always get the spicy, not the regular. He batter has more flavor that..."

Esdub

"Above-average fried chicken joint in Richmond. All my experiences eating out here have been pleasant for sure. I just wish the "spicy" chicken was a..."

Viraj Abeysekera

"The owner looks like he's on coke every time I go and I'm sure some of that sh*t is in the chicken because I can't stop coming back! This..."

Danny Jose Do Couto

"If you are like me, when you think fried chicken, either “KFC” or “Church’s” are the first that comes to mind. Well a handful of food..."

Maggi Mei

"Consistently amazing fried chicken - get the spicy version! Fast friendly service, great prices. This place has ruined all other fried chicken places..."

Goro

"If you make good fried chicken, people will come. And that is the case with L.A. Chicken, a casual fried chicken joint located in an unassuming..."

FOODGRESSING.COM

"“Is 30 pieces too many?”Trick question - obviously not. But we opt for six instead - three regular, three spicy, fries, and..."

Meaghanc8

"Chicken was excellent, fries were not, gravy was good, salad was meh... They charge for everything, forks, ketchup, etc etc... Will be back..."

Frankie Ferrari

"Oh my word…L.A. Chicken where have you been hiding all my life? I think I am one of the last people trying this fried chicken joint for the first..."

Pork_ninjas

"Best fried chicken in town. Flavour and crunch was on point, but MAKE SURE you get the spicy crispy chicken! I would pass on the regular flavour -..."

Helen Yu

"This place is dope! They know what they're doing. I'm sorry but KFC and Churches can't be compared to L.A Chicken. Their fries on the other hand are..."

Navid Shahram

"I finally got to try L.A chicken with all the hype. Not much to say so I'll keep it simple.The chicken is delicious. But it tasted like churches..."

Vancity Food Guy

"After dinner (yes.. i got this after dinner HAHA), my boyfriend and I made a pit stop at LA chicken because we were in the area. It was out first..."

Shemomedjamo.yvr

"Ordered the chicken here finally...grew up in Richmond and hadn't tried LA Chicken before...I was decently surprised. The chicken and the gravy were..."

Chris Boyd

"LA Chicken has to be the worst-kept-secret, hole-in-the-wall, fried-chicken place in the Lower Mainland.Personally, I think they must..."

Penny And Rusty

"People always say LA chicken is very good and it is better than KFC and church chicken that I must try it. Finally I got a chance to buy a..."

Kit Yee Y.

"No atmosphere at all but the food was good. Good portions. Hot and fast. Take out probably best. Way better than Kentucky fried which I like. Heavy..."

Debra Ann

"They are so popular they don't even pick up their phone during the weekend (or so it seems). The way they make their chicken sets them apart from..."

Lower Mainland Muncher

"Hilariously close to Red Rooster, the other best-fried-chicken-in-Richmond contender, is LA Chicken. Looks more like KFC chicken. Super crispy skin...."

Simon

"Best fried chicken in Richmond, and possibly the lower mainland. Small mom and pop run place. Nothing fancy but you won't be..."

Mytmouse

"There's no debate about why L.A. Chicken has such a good rating - the fried chicken is the bomb! It's crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside...."

Stephanie Fung

"Typical fried chicken joint done right. The chicken tastes fresh, good flavour, perfect crispness. The salads are tasty, macaroni is my personal..."

KG

"• located along No.5 Rd (and Cambie Rd.)• $6.93 (tax included) for 2 piece chicken (leg and thigh) $2 for a small gravy - I think it is..."

KOOkiecream

"I finally got to try L.A. chicken, the price for 3 piece chicken is a little higher at $8 compared to churches $5 deal combo that comes with fries...."

Kelly Yee

"This is a local chicken spot and the chicken is very juicy and crispy. The chicken pieces are huge and if you like spicy get the 'spicy..."

FoodLuv

"I do not know why it took me so long to venture out to Richmond to try L.A. Chicken. As a first timer here, I was quite shocked how rundown this..."

Julie Chu

"TL; DR: best fried chicken in lower mainland. Good God, get over there NOW. Order the spicy crispy and skip the original recipe. LA Chicken..."

Thelastnoelle

"The best fried chicken I'd had so far. The spicy thighs are super crispy and juicy, and hit with just a tiny bit of spice. Downsides include the far..."

Vannommers

"Best fried chicken I've had.Fries however, are below average, so skip those.I'd come here more often, but the wait times are..."

Foodforthought

"Food: 3.5/5 Service: 3.5/5 Atmosphere: 3.5/5 Price: Avg. $15/personReturn: Absolutely!!!Besides, KFC and Church..."

ColoursOnWhite

"I don't get why some people crave fried chicken from KFC or other fast food chains when there's an L.A. Chicken in the city. The fried chicken,..."

WingHin T.

"Fries, salads, and service were awful, and i still wouldn't go anywhere else for chicken!! Best chicken ever :-) This place would be unstoppable..."

Email Email

"Ever since our first visit to LA Chicken in Richmond, I’ve been looking for an excuse to come back to this little hole-in-the-wall.This..."

Penny And Rusty

"I have to say, the spicy and crispy chicken was the best Southern style fried chicken that I had ever had – perfect amount of batter and crispiness..."

Picky Diner

"The fried chicken here is what my idea of perfect fried chicken is. The skin was super crispy while the meat on the inside was moist and tender. It..."

Food Queen

"Excellent chicken. Probably the best fried chicken in town. Much better than churches and KFC. Its the place my friends and I go to when we can't..."

Facebook User

"A good chicken takes its time.... If you can't get there early, you have a bit of a wait ahead of you. Seems they only make one order at a time. We..."

Gakchat

"Really good chicken. Ordered the special 4 piece meal for lunch. Wasn't very busy so I was able to sit and enjoy my meal. Gravy was included, and..."

Vice

"Excellant fried chicken and fries! Probably better to just..."

Hakan

"Best Chicken in Lower Mainland!. This fried chicken reminds me of how KFC tasted like in my childhood! The outer crust is cripsy + well seasoned and..."

DHu

"Go for the chicken. Best chicken, WORST..."

Girllovesfood

"Very good food but i suggest to go for a take out... not a good place to stay and..."

Mahdi

"Excellent fast food service. I would like to go back and get the chicken only, not the combo. My fries were not hot and they probably sat for a while..."

FoodinYVR

"Yummy. We have been eating here for years and it has to be the best damn deep fried chicken in the whole lower mainland from their regular to their..."

Louish05

"Good Ass Chicken. They make some good ass fried..."

Hungry Man

"Love the chicken, but horrified by their bathroom. Don't even want to imagine what the kitchen would look..."

Nuinui The Cat

"Crispy chicken with just right amount of spicy in it. This is the crispest chicken u can ever find. Great quality meat and fresh made to order. It's..."

Alex

"Way better than Church's. Until now, my wife and I always enjoyed Church's fried chicken because it was freshly cooked and not like KFC... but LA..."

Ckyaker

"One of a kind!. Don't be deceived by the outside appearance of this restaurant. It has one of the best fried chickens I've ever tasted in Vancouver!..."

Rain

"Best Fried Chicken in Town!. Been to this place many many times and it never disappoint! (unlike KFC and Churches) Their spicy flavor has the perfect..."

Food

"MMMMMmmmmm.... After reading all the reviews, I've decided to give this place a try. I've lived in richmond my whole life and drove by this place..."

Scott

"Delicious Fried Chicken. Came here for lunch and I guess I forgot this place is busy due to them cooking the fried chicken on order so there were..."

Andy Wong

"Kind of expensive for what it is. But its so..."

John Smith

"I have never written a blog post for ANY previous restaurants I have visited, but I just had to let all people's know how amazing LA Chicken is..."

Mattie Reid

"Love it. I used to frequent this restaurant for lunch regularly over 10 years ago when I worked nearby. I've since moved on and realized what I've..."

Will

"Yummy!. Hands down for this chicken! i am willing to drive from vancouver to richmond for this . . . love the texture and the moisture of their..."

Mscee Yvr

"DELICIOUSSSS!!! The best fried chicken in B.C. Period!!! Hands down, no contest, they are the champions!!! Try the spicy chicken for sure. The decor..."

Stephen W Martin

"Great 11 years. Been a loyal customer for LA chicken since 2000! Place is awesome, great service with decent price.Love..."

Rikapree Choudra

"30 minute door to door but so worth it!. Yes I would trek through the snow and rain and hail and what not for 30 minutes to L.A. Chicken for fried..."

Imkoonta

"I. AM. DROOLING! I’ve actually been putting off on writing about LA Chicken because I am not sure how I can describe the awesomeness of this..."

Foodever21

"Once in a while you come across a restaurant that is run down and grungely looking and wonder to yourself, “why would anyone want to eat there”?..."

FoodAdventureTime

"These folks know what they are doing. The flavor is just about perfect but strangely (although in light of things I guess it’s not so surprising)..."

Lopan Eats

"I never thought there are fast food fried chicken that isn't a chain store. Came across this LA chicken. People kept on saying it's good, so I..."

Chichicho Chichicho

"There was a family special for 8 pieces of chicken (mix of breast and thigh) with medium fries and gravy and 2 drinks. All for $23. Sounds like a..."

Constant Cravings

"When I first walked in, my impression was “omg… this looks even sketchier inside than out…” ... If you live in Richmond, or are there on a..."

Alice - Lilo - Huneybear

"We got the Dinner Combo for 2, which includes 6 pieces of fried chicken, a medium order of fries and gravy. You can choose between spicy or regular,..."

Every Day Is A Food Day

"Amazing chicken!!! We got the Meal 5. So damn good! The prices have increased a bit so here are the prices from the pics I took. It gets busy quick..."

Ronald B

"Ordered from here for my Daughters birthday party. Located only a few minutes from the party. Order was ready in only 7 minutes. We ordered 30 pcs..."

Joey C

"I ordered the combination for two: 3 legs, 3 thighs , medium fries and a gray. The fried chickens are crispy and juicy. The spiciness is just good. ..."

HSU922

"Best fried chicken in town. The chicken is huge, juicy, skin is so crispy. I keep coming back every time I drive to..."

Jeff Lew

"Best fried chicken in Vancouver!!!!! We got a 8pc meal to share, and every piece was tender, flavourful and just delicious. The gravy? Wow. Came here..."

Clara Chan

"Like many others - I was a bit skeptical at first but loved it ;) - one feedback I got is that the spicy version had barely any heat but other than..."

Ley U.

"Some of the best fried chicken you can get in richmond. Nice and crisp, and not overly salty. I have a little issue with the price however. If 10..."

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