Pepper Kitchen at Takashimaya Food Village brings Japanese-Western fusion cuisine to Basement 2's busy food court. Located at #B2-10, this casual dining concept serves meals on unique hotplates designed in Japan, which grill food at ideal temperatures to keep dishes appetisingly warm throughout the meal.
The menu features Pepper Rice combinations with various proteins like curry beef with cheese, teriyaki double salmon steak, and katsu options. The teppan craze dishes blend Japanese curry, pan-fried udon, and melted cheese—flavour combinations that reflect contemporary Japanese comfort food trends. The DIY assembly aspect allows customers to customise their meals with preferred sauces and toppings, creating personalised dining experiences.
What distinguishes Pepper Kitchen is the balance of fast food convenience with sit-down meal quality. The hotplate serving method maintains food temperature better than typical food court presentation, while the Japanese-inspired flavour profiles offer more interest than standard Western fast food. Prices remain budget-friendly despite the premium presentation method, making quality Japanese-Western fusion accessible to broad audiences.
The Takashimaya location is part of Pepper Kitchen's expansion across Singapore, with outlets at Raffles City, Great World City, Bugis Junction, and Tiong Bahru. For Takashimaya shoppers craving something more substantial than typical snacks but not wanting full restaurant commitment, Pepper Kitchen provides satisfying middle ground. The food court placement means customers can pair Pepper Kitchen mains with desserts from neighbouring stalls, creating complete meals from multiple cuisines.
Very grumpy and rude aunty manning the stall.my son was trying to make space on our tray so that the hot plate can be placed, only to be rudely told off not to rearrange as it was ‘too difficult’ which I don't get what she meant. Here we are trying to teach the kids to be kind and think for others and make their service easier and yet got a rude remarks from your staff. She even gave us a stare! The actions really irked us a lot and I would not patronize this stall anymore.
In addition, the ordering process was so stressful as she was impatient to take orders. We made it quick and order as soon as we could as not to make her angry. We went around 140pm on weekday (24 June) and the place was not that busy. Disappointing service.
Janelle K
Asked for more soup and the staff rejected saying it’s “standard”. The person who’s cooking say “who add for you” when I feedbacked that I had lunch here on Tuesday and the lady gladly topped up. Bad service (Saturday, 10 June 1230pm both staff that is on duty)
alystal
Staff were so lazy, rude and inattentive to customers. It was a slow period not a busy period. Ordered salmon pepper rice and remarked for no corn but the end product had corn in it and when I told them, the cook didn’t even apologise and told me to remove it myself. So unprofessional. Also at the point of ordering, I had for other items on the menu and the cashier kept floating in and out of the till. She wasn’t paying attention and when I remarked again, she abruptly said item no more. Really don’t have or lazy to cook it? Rude. Don’t buy from this stall. Poor service and attitude. Go to other Pepper Lunch locations.
Dewi
We had lunch yesterday here! And the chef was super RUDE serving our food, and for us that is unexceptionable! Our order was 4 different Dish.. for the chef (Aunti) if you tired or don’t like your job please don’t treat and show the costumer your bad attitude and rudeness..” we come here to enjoy your food not to see your bad behaviour toward us!!..
I will never ever come to this store anymore . And I DONT RECOMMEND THIS !!
SHAN LIM
SERVICE AND FOOD LOUSY. WASTE OF TIME TO EVEN QUEUE AND WAIT.
TOP UP ADDITIONAL MONEY FOR A SUNNY SIDE-UP ENDED..THE STAFF JUST DON'T CARE AND SIMPLY STIRRED AND MIXED EVERYTHING UP LIKE DOG FOOD!!
SORRY !! STANDARD OF DOG FOOD ITS EVEN HIGHER !!
ONLY 1 SPOON PROVIDED FOR TAKE AWAY. ASKED FOR FORK OR CHOPSTICKS THEY GOT NOTHING !!!
Positive Reviews
Chetan Mehra Photography
Always the best hot food. Pipping hot sizzler style.
Amazing value, great taste, fast service and value for money
MsOmNom
Pepper Kitchen is one of our faves to have at any given food court. If you’re willing to splurge a bit, you can add cheese, egg, etc.
There’s a variety of selection and our faves are usually the salmon or the beef!
The price is fair (for now) and the quality is ok. Recommended for days when you want to splurge a little but not too much!
Vittoria Choon
Good portions and prices too♥️
ZX Tan
Similar standard to other outlets. Good and satisfying meal at a decent cost. Mashed potato is basically just flour though.
