@hooiyewlim 29 April 2026 more from that month

Mr Peppery Rice Teriyaki beef patties set

Today, I revisited the Food Place food court, located at Pavilion Mall. The food court is located beside the Oriental Kopi Restaurant. It is time to try another stall.

This time, I ordered the Teriyaki beef patties set from the Mr Peppery rice stall, which cost RM19.90 per plate. The **Teriyaki Beef Patties Set** delivers a sizzling Japanese-style comfort meal built around two juicy beef patties glazed in a glossy teriyaki sauce. Served on a hot plate, the patties arrive lightly caramelised on the outside while remaining tender and moist inside, with the sweet-savoury glaze adding a rich umami finish. Alongside the beef is a generous portion of stir-fried cabbage, bean sprouts, and mixed vegetables, topped with crispy garlic chips for extra aroma and crunch. The set comes complete with steamed rice and miso soup, making it a hearty, balanced meal with strong teppan-style appeal. This dish draws inspiration from **Japanese hambāgu (hamburg steak)**, a Western-influenced Japanese comfort food consisting of seasoned minced meat patties served without a bun. Hambāgu became popular in Japan in the late 19th century after being adapted from Hamburg-style steak introduced through Western cuisine, eventually evolving into one of Japan’s most beloved home-style dishes. Teriyaki versions are a modern variation, pairing the meat patties with Japan’s iconic sweet soy glaze. What makes this version stand out is the **teppan presentation**—the sizzling hot plate keeps the patties warm throughout the meal while lightly charring the vegetables and sauce, adding a smoky edge to the sweetness of the teriyaki. It’s a dish that blends Japanese comfort food with food-court practicality: familiar, filling, and crowd-pleasing.