Pepper Lunch

At the centre of Canberra’s many organised, sculptured boulevards, is do-it-yourself restaurant, Pepper Lunch on Bunda Street. An unassuming frontage gives way to a welcoming interior of warm brick and wood panelling, complete with a stone tiled bar, light wooden dividers and lifelike artificial grass. Originating in Japan, the concept of Pepper’s is that the plate itself is the grill and the diner is the Chef, stirring and frying up the neatly presented Asian style fare, as well as taking on the added responsibility of sauces and seasoning. Perhaps start off with the classic pepper rice with black pepper, pepper paste and thinly sliced Australian beef, or go for something bigger with the Giant Steak - quite simply a juicy porterhouse steak with a choice of subtle accompaniments.