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This location has been Pink Pepper, with the same owner, since the 1980's, but this year, it was purchased by NEW OWNERS who are DETERMINED to do what it takes to make this restaurant great!
THE STORY & SERVICE EXPERIENCE
I have been going to this restaurant for ages. In fact, I had my first date in this restaurant, so it holds a tiny bit of sentimentality for me, but not a lot. Suffice it to say, I've seen this restaurant from its beginnings to now.
I went in to place a to-go order and found out the place had changed completely.
I sat at the bar, talking the new owners about their story, having a delicious girly blue cocktail, whilst hearing their story.
Interestingly, their biggest issues were with name changes and branding.
Apparently, the new owner had originally wanted a new fresh name, but the property owner/leasing company said that the "Pink Pepper" name was an anchor name to that strip mall; therefore, they couldn't change it.
Unfortunately, some of the bad press from the previous owners came with that name, including bad Yelp reviews, that had nothing to do with the current owners.
By the time they finally got approval/the property owners acquiesced to a new name, they had already invested heavily in branding and advertising costs, so they left the name, but added "Asian Fusion."
The whole time we were talking, I tried the happy hour menu. OMG THE COCONUT SHRIMP ARE SO GOOD.
I also LOVE the chicken satay with extra peanut sauce.
I took my Chicken Gang-Karee and house Pad Thai to-go.
Since that meal, I've had them deliver about 15 times.
The delivery is within a limited radius obviously and takes about 20-40 minutes. I've always been pleased with my delivery food. SUPER YUMMY!
CONCLUSION
If you're aware of the previous PINK PEPPER, it's NOW under new management. If you're not aware, just go, it's DELICIOUS. At least that's been my experience.
4/5 RECOMMEND
OF NOTE
*Plenty of parking out front.
*Daily Happy Hour.
*Delivery Available.
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