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        <hl1>Pepper Lunch Hosts World Pepper Rice Day</hl1>
        <hl2>A Global Sizzle-Fest, 31 Years in the Making</hl2>
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        <story.date>June 27, 2025</story.date>
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      <link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"/><p><strong>The Original. The Best. Only at Pepper Lunch.</strong></p>  <p>SINGAPORE, June  27, 2025  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This 3 July 2025, Pepper Lunch proudly presents the first-ever <strong>World Pepper Rice Day</strong>, a global celebration marking 31 years since the sizzling debut of our original Pepper Rice in Tokyo, Japan.</p>  <p>What began as a revolutionary teppan-style meal has now become an international icon. For one day only, <strong>517 locations around the world</strong> will join together in celebration of this legendary dish, honouring the unique flavour, technology, and interactive dining experience that only Pepper Lunch can deliver.</p>  <p><strong>Why the World Still Loves Pepper Rice:</strong></p>  <ul type="disc"><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;"><strong>Invented by Pepper Lunch:</strong> The original that started it all—accept no imitations.</li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;"><strong>Patented Teppan Technology:</strong> Our hotplate stays at 80°C for over 20 minutes, engineered to sizzle.</li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;"><strong>Signature Flavour:</strong> Our Pepper Margarine and Garlic Soy Sauce are legendary for a reason.</li><li style="margin-bottom:8pt;"><strong>DIY Fun:</strong> Cook and season it your way—right at your table, every time.</li></ul>  <p><strong> Guinness World Record Challenge:</strong></p>  <p><strong>“Most Photos of Hotplate Pepper Rice Uploaded to Facebook in 1 Hour”</strong></p>  <p>To mark this milestone, Pepper Lunch is going bold:<br /><strong>From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (GMT+8)</strong> on 3 July, we are aiming for a global <strong>Guinness World Record™</strong> attempt.</p>  <p><strong>How to participate:</strong><br /> Order any Pepper Rice<br /> Upload your photo to <strong>Facebook</strong> with the hashtag <strong>#WorldPepperRiceDay</strong><br /> Make sure the post is <strong>public</strong> so it counts!</p>  <p>Whether you're dining in or taking out, your photo helps us sizzle into the record books—one plate at a time.</p>  <p><strong>A Celebration of Global Flavour</strong></p>  <p>From Tokyo to Singapore, Bangkok to Vancouver, this is more than a food event—it’s a <strong>global movement</strong>. Join us in celebrating 31 years of innovation, flavour, and passion that have made Pepper Rice a fan favourite across continents.</p>  <p><strong> Media &amp; Influencer Opportunities</strong></p>  <p>Want in on the action? Behind-the-scenes content, influencer partnerships, and media tastings are available in select countries. Reach out to your local Pepper Lunch team to learn more.</p>  <p><strong>Pepper Rice isn’t just food—it’s a legacy. Let’s make history together on July 3rd.</strong></p>  <p>#WorldPepperRiceDay</p>  <p><strong>Contact:</strong> James Tham, General Manager, Global Brand &amp; Marketing<br /><strong>Email:</strong> jamestham@hotpalette-apac.com | <strong>Phone:</strong> +65 98350086</p>  <p>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=acQf6jB7iuNEDjKN0Vo3fnJvZltSwustcAKQcMFm4Ryd9BHQWlyhCEcLqRJ9bcuAsr2eJVOaeoU7e-L4zne10TqP1Eg757kBi8XCBI7zchWa7dmKSJkYGt2jzeratHn4op9N8vsVkcOdtD2F8ROe9h1F_1Z8pp4HF60SRVqeD0vURU2m1ybvDM2llzXwqnkQE9PMEzOSL9R6PbNm_FTbQFgu8LO8cMjhTDUTFMbWQzX6Uatp266-NoK7MTMvyydQdYln1yOLWTm8S-VbqqsrsQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/43d820b5-a7b0-4510-ba19-35fb15f8970b</a></p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTQ4NTg5NiM3MDIxNTc4IzUwMDExOTM5Ng==" /> <br /><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/M2I1MTM2NmUtYjg3Zi00MTI3LThkMDAtYWYzZGU3YzE4NjM1LTUwMDExOTM5Ni0yMDI1LTA2LTI3LWVu/tiny/Pepper-Lunch.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" /><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5878764a-3ef7-4c60-a779-2f60b21e0a7b"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/5878764a-3ef7-4c60-a779-2f60b21e0a7b/small/pepper-lunch-logo-jpg.jpg" border="0" width="150" height="150" alt="Primary Logo" /></a></p>
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