Peppercorn Station 青花椒 Jersey City

If you’re looking for spicy, flavorful food, this is the place. Service is great and the food was amazing. The truffle cauliflower is a must get. It was the perfect crunch and the fresh aroma of truffles. Love it so much. The pepper beef is also amazing, so tender and rich. The mapo tofu is so spicy but so addicting. You’ll need a lot of rice to pair with it. Will definitely be back!

The fish we got was amazing! It was well seasoned and the fish was fresh. Make sure you dip it in the sauce to get the best flavor. The truffle cauliflower was tasty too.

The experience of as great! The green peppercorn chicken and mouthwatering chicken with Chili was so tasty and spicy, it was fantastic. Also, they gave us free green teas which was a delight and they were so good. Absolutely loved the experience.

First time here... The food was good, spicy and flavorful. We were seated once entered. The restaurant was almost full. We went with a milder version and the beef with potatoes were pretty good. The spicy stir fried intestine was a bit over fried, so they're quite dry. The service was great. We will visit again if we are in the area.

Never been to the downtown main restaurant but this one in NJ is already amazing. Ordered the grass fish which is super tender and crispy you can hear the clear voice when chewing it!Would like to try more things on the menu. The service is also quite good, cozy environment. Definitely recommend.

Overall very tasty and pretty food. Pork belly was good but really need the sauce. Crab rice was great especially with mapo tofu. Spice level is pretty high!

Food was fantastic, some of the best Sichuan food we’ve ever had. We got the cucumber salad, mapo tofu and sautéed string beans (our 3 staples at any Sichuan spot) and we tried the truffle fried rice. Cucumber salad dressing was so tangy and yummy and had delicious chunks of garlic swimming in it. Flavor on the mapo tofu was incredible, the heat level was spicy and perfect. Sautéed strings beans were excellent and so savory with the crumbles of pork in it, just slightly salty. Finally the truffle fried rice was really good too and the freshness of the egg in the fried rice really stood out to me. Service was also great. Vibe was so chill, and the space is beautiful. Can’t wait to come back and try more things. Thanks for a wonderful meal!

The food here is delicious! Everything is incredibly flavorful and the service is amazing! Perfect for group dinners as there’s plenty of space and atmosphere is also really good.

This place is amazing, I love the truffle fried rice. Their signature fish dishes are amazing as well, if you like spicy food it would be a must try. They can get really busy during dinner and lunch, not to mention they got a lot of delivery orders but the overall service is acceptable, be careful with the tip options as their touch screen POS encourage you to be more generous than you may want to. The indoor decorations are clean and modern, I have not noticed any dirty spots or wobbly furniture during my visit.

Came here on a whim on a Friday night as we didn't make any plans for dinner in advance. Because it was just the two of us, we got seated relatively quickly. This is a fairly efficient service. We ended up splitting a few items between the both of us, both large and small: 1) Bamboo Shoots: Really tasty and light. 2) Clear Noodles in Chili Oil: This had a great kick to it. I think it was one of my favorites. 3) Fried Noodles with Egg: We got this to complement the Ma Po Tofu. This was a good idea to complement the spice level as we needed it. 4) Mapo Tofu: Good, but admittingly very spicy. We had a decent amount left over and also had to order rice to balance out the spice level. Food does come out pretty quickly and they do try to get everyone out before close, which is a strict time of 9:30pm every night. I now know why it's quite popular though.

Really well decorated place with cool plates and a nice vibe. There's a lot to choose from here and I wish I had the opportunity to taste more than one thing on the menu. I tried the truffle fried rice and quite liked it. Even though it was a lunch special, the serving was enormous and the flavor was subtle and rich. Lunch comes with a side, which was a picked potato dish and a drink so it is a very good value. Next time I'd like to come with others and dine family style so I could try other dishes.

I wish I tried Peppercorn station sooner! The food here is delicious and the service is great. On the service - The staff is extremely attentive and on top of it. No glass was left low on water, the place is BYOB and we brought a bottle of wine - our waiter brought us out an ice bucket to chill it in and extra cup, we were given extra napkins when needed without asking. The service was truly top tier. The food hit the spot too - Definitely pay attention to the side level indicators!! Clean restaurant, ample space. Will definitely be back!

Just right in every way that matters. My main course demonstrated cooking expertise. The restaurant's appearance was good. Everyone working here seems happy. We're planning our next visit already.

To paraphrase Wet Hot American Summer, I lived in downtown JC so long ago that I can remember saying "sticks and stones may break my bones" and meaning it! I lived in JC so long ago that my first my Yelp friend was Frank Hague. I lived in downtown JC so long ago that I had a Zone 4 parking permit - for my horse. My former eerie-at-night neighborhood has changed quite a bit. The part where it feels less like Batman or Robocop at 9pm is good, the part about luxury housing not so much. But I'm glad new kinds of cuisine are available in the area. The Dry Chili Fried Chicken was intense. On Uber Eats I got the "mild" spice and "less salt" options and found it very fiery. Delivery was quick. With Peppercorn Station's interest in bold flavor I'll certainly try them again, perhaps something saucier. One more neighborhood note before I go: the area was featured in a scene in Ghost Dog. It was supposed to be scary and industrial in the movie, and back in that era it felt like that in real life also.

Loved my time dining here. The staff was very welcoming and attentive. The interior of the space also emulates the same vibe with the wood tones and natural lighting. I came during the holidays, and they had some minimal decorations up that just added to the happy warm vibes. The food was also delicious! You can tell from both the presentation and taste that there is a great deal of attention to detail that goes on behind the scenes. Honestly reminded me of a meal I would have in China. I'll definitely be back!

A neighborhood gem! The food here is always consistently amazing. I've gotten a bunch of dishes here and they've never disappointed. The service is also super friendly and efficient. One of the absolute best restaurants in the area!

So close to Grove street station, I would highly recommend a visit! Last I came here, we were able to be seated right away. The food came out quickly and piping hot. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the price and portion... my party of 2 was able to finish all 3 dishes with no leftovers, when the norm is we would have some food to take home.. but who knows, maybe we just eat too much haha - Shishito pepper beef: 5/5, juicy succulent and tender beef mixed with the spice of the shishito peppers - Sliced beef: 5/5, great lean pieces mixed with tripe- very fragrant hot oil that coated the meat - Truffle rice: 4/5, a little gimmicky - truffle flavor was there but fried rice was on the mushier side. Would say it's ok to try, but I wouldn't order it again Nice interior design, the presentation of the food is worthwhile. that's all from me

Delicious! We love this location in Jersey city. We got the pea sprouts, empty stems, crab mapo tofu, and some beef dishes. Everything was delicious. Service was fast too.

One of my fav asian spots, I LOVE the food. Some of my recommendations are Mapo Tofu, Peppercorn Chicken and their chilly pol clear noodles

I've been wanting to try this restaurant since my foodie friends say they were good. I've been hesitant due to the higher dinner/weekend lunch menu prices ($20-30). I decided to get their weekday lunch entrees as they are cheaper ($16-$18). Comparing with dinner pictures, it looks like the portion sizes for lunch is smaller compared to but it is expected due to the price difference. Their lunch menu items come with a side (pickled radish in my case), rice and a choice of soda/water. I ordered for pick up and the food was ready on time. I got: Braised beef with potato $18 - very good! Beef was so tender, and the sauce was so well balanced with a blend of spiciness, sweetness and a slight tartness. They included a variety of cuts, I saw a bit of beef shank and tendons mixed in, which makes the dish interesting. I would get this dish again. Braised pork belly $18 - excellent! My favorite. The pork belly was so juicy, tender and thick. Love the addition of chestnuts too. The sauce is wonderful as well. Sweet and sour fish $17 - The batter on the fish got soggy by the time I got home, but it was still a great dish. I probably would not get this as I feel like I could get something similar and for cheaper at other Chinese takeout places. In addition, the beef and pork really stole the show that I'd choose those over this dish. Overall a great meal! I think this might be the best Chinese restaurant in JC.

Solid truffle fried rice and cauliflower truffle is a must! We found the protein dishes to be very salty and very spicy. Beef was tender, but very salty and spicy. Kung Pao chicken was too salty to finish.

I've already been here multiple times so I figured it's time for a review. I very much enjoyed every single visit to Peppercorn Station and am so glad they're so close to me because I crave their food pretty frequently. My favorites are the Fried Rice With Black Truffle Sauce and the Green Peppercorn Beef with Enoki Mushroom. The fried rice is so fragrant and really goes well with the Crab Meat Sauce Tofu (a twist on the traditional Mapo Tofu). The Green Peppercorn Beef with Enoki Mushroom has a little kick, which I enjoy. The vermicelli noodles give it a nice touch. The serving sizes are pretty large here, which justifies the price and the service is excellent - all of the servers are very attentive and super nice. The food always comes out so fast. I definitely recommend Peppercorn Station for an authentic experience.

This was my first time going to Peppercorn Station and decided to go at a whim as we saw this place while walking to Teazzi. It was pretty packed on a Sunday night but still managed to get a table for 2. Food came out decently quick. We ordered the rice with crab sauce which I thought was okay, I had higher hopes. It felt as if something was missing. String beans which I liked with the sauce they had paired with it. My favorite was the fish fillet dish, I don't remember which one is was exactly but I definitely would come back just for that dish. Overall I really liked this restaurant and will be back to try their other dishes!

You know that a restaurant is good when you come on a weekend for lunch and the restaurant is packed from the minute you get there till the time you leave. We tried the sliced pork belly and cucumber with garlic sauce, the beef with sour pickle soup and the pea shoots sautéed in garlic. Everything came out piping hot and was delicious!! The servers were so attentive and funny and accommodating! It's BYOB but if you forgot there's a wine store across the street. I highly recommend what we ordered and definitely want to be back sometime!

We were yet again looking to try a new spot for delivery, and we had a hankering for Chinese food. We settled on Szechuan cuisine from Peppercorn Station, ordering 2 "large plates" to share. The food arrived quickly and was still hot. We had selected the Station Stir-Fried Beef at a mild spice level, which was how we received it. The beef was lean and tender, and the green peppers had the ideal amount of crunch. The dish had been sauteed in a very light, yet flavorful, brown sauce. The Green Peppercorn Chicken, however, was much spicier than requested. It was also packed with Sichuan peppercorns, coating our mouths with floral-flavored heat and making it impossible to taste anything else. The included white rice was necessary to counteract the fire. The chicken was soft, but had a bit of an odd, fluffy texture, for lack of a better word. We were glad that we had tried Peppercorn Station and appreciated that the food was well-executed, though the chicken was not what we had, personally, expected. We agreed that we would definitely love to have the beef again or try some of their other menu items, many of which were very authentic.

nice Asian place nearby with vibrant flavors! I ordered the peppercorn whole fish and it was reallly tasty. I would say overall experience was pretty good and such a nice addition to the Asian food scene that's starting to grow in downtown Jersey city!

Absolutely love this place! Last night was our third time dining at Peppercorn Station, and we felt it was long overdue to leave a 5-star review. We ordered the okra (such a unique way of preparing it, and we loved the spices they used), the herbal silky chicken soup (the flavor from the herbs was excellent!), and--OMG--the fried rice with black truffle sauce. We had it on our first visit, but they were out of it the second time, so we were thrilled to have it again. It was absolutely to die for! We ended the meal with the eight treasure sticky rice and the brown sugar fried sticky rice desserts--both were delicious, and we demolished them. The waitstaff is always welcoming, friendly, attentive, and helpful! The ambiance is very pleasant. Even though the restaurant is usually packed, it never feels noisy. We also love that the music is audible and pleasing to the ear, yet does not interfere with conversation. We're already looking forward to our next visit!

Really love their food! This is not an old school Chinese American place but a Chinese menu for today. Love the Wood ear mushroom salad + cucumber salads. Omg the app w sliced pork belly wrapped in a fragrant garlic chili sauce.... Yummmm There's a delish beef w potato main thats awesome slightly spicy in a good way! Also liked the Mapo Tofu + Crab Tofu too. Loved the bean sprouts just an OK on the truffled cauliflower..... All in all for this Gringo a 5 star - but were not trying the Frog or Spicy Pork Intestine! My hubby says a 4 but has an aversion to spice. Def a 5 for me!

I enjoyed all the ishes we got here. I'd list them here but my friendds ordered and I don't remember what they were called. Instead, I will describe one of the dishes as the pork intestine one (my fave), the cauliflower one (delicious), and some sort of noodle dish. Either way, it was delicious and I can't believe it took my having to visit my friends in Jersey City to even find out about this place. I now know there is a location in the city side so next time I'm in town, I will go because I hear that one is even moe popular (which may or may not be a good thing).

After hearing good reviews, we decided to order in tonight and are glad that we did...everything was very good. We had these 5 dishes...cauliflower with truffles, chili fried chicken, fried noodles, ma po tofu, and shishito beef. And, I was able to get a sour plum drink. Good cross-section of the menu with lots of contrasting but delicious flavors! We hope to be able to dine in soon...

The food tastes great, authentic Chinese flavors. The restaurant was full of both Chinese and non-Chinese customers when I was there. The restaurant is small, but decorated in a cozy style. The waiter was also very nice and offered me extra ice and napkins when he observed how hot I was getting.

I had been meaning to try this place for over a year and finally was able to go for lunch with some friends. We walked in around 2 pm and there was no wait. We started with the mung bean noodles, sesame noodles, and bamboo shoots. They all tasted great but the sesame noodles were amazing and I would have gotten another order if a bunch more food wasn't about to arrive. We also shared the truffle fried rice, dry pot cabbage, and mapo tofu. The flavor for each was all distinctive but complementary. We ended with the brown sugar sticky rice cake which was very yummy. The amount of spice was just right. The restaurant itself has a very nice and clean vibe to it and the service was great.

Wow! The food here was soooooo amazing! I went after a bit of gardening and the staff were so calm and relaxed and joyful that it really made the experience 10 times better. The food was spicy and authentic. My friend got the mapo tofu and I got the spicy braised beef. The portions were so big and they were kind enough to pack everything up for us at the conclusion of our meal. The cherry on top, well the orange on top was the little plate of a sliced orange to have as a pallet cleanser. The food wasn't heavy at all and the ambiance is so warm.

Haven't dined in but ordered takeouts a few times already. Food was prepared surprisingly fast. Portions were fine. 酸菜鱼 - wayyy too spicy. Vegetables in the soup were all soggy. 土豆牛腩 - good, so far my favorite from here. It tastes authentic sichuan style. Beef were tender. 蟹粉饭 - flavored rice. Everything is just fine. 豆苗 - classic. Nothing special.

Chorizo burrito was great! It has three sauces and it's almost like you are eating three different types of burritos. Two burritos and one Mexican coke were ~39$. Service was amazing.

Not for me. The ribs didn't have a crunch on the outside. The chili noodle consistency was whack. Not for me.

A fairly new addition to the szechuan scene in Jersey City, it's super convenient for anyone living downtown. The owners are really nice, and were asking us about our opinions on their food when they first opened. I think it's a pretty solid place, but I've had my opinions warped by my favorite place in Boston simply called Mala restaurant. I wish they had more lamb dishes, but they probably want to keep it simple for everyone. We got the twice cooked pork the first time we went, and I thought it was pretty good. Fatty pork belly with spicy green peppers. The mala sliced beef soup was pretty good, but we ate the beef so fast. The sauce is really spicy and sour, so make sure to get some rice. If I have a larger party to go with, then maybe I'll get a fish in chili oil. The place definitely feels a lot newer than Grand Sichuan, but I think the prices are also a bit higher. For Dessert, we got bing fen and orange slices. I've never had bing fen before, and it was an interesting mixture of herbs and jellies. Pretty good overall.

Stopped in here for dinner on a work trip. One of my favorite Asian meals! Friendly staff in a busy location. I had the sliced beef and ox tongue in chili sauce for an app. One of my top dishes over the last few years. Tripe, tendon and tongue all thinly sliced in a chili sauce. Served cold. There was some heat but not overwhelming. The beef was so tender and very flavorful. A lot of meat in this app and easily shareable. So good I used some rice to soak up the sauce. For main coarse I had the minced pork and pickles. Dish also had long beans diced with chilis. The pickles gave a nice sour with the meat and chili and beans. Really good dish. Big portion that could easily be shared. I had to try dessert after the first 2 great dishes. I tried the bing fen. A clear jelly that had a brown sugar broth underneath. On top were goji berries, dried grapes, peanuts and a couple other things I am not sure of. So many flavors that all worked very well together. Refreshing and not too heavy. And for the price you have to give it a try. This would be a place I would go to regularly if I lived in area. So many other great dishes to try. Worthy of 5 stars.

Food (5/5): We ordered a variety of dishes. My favorites were the truffle sauce Cauliflower which had really good sauce, twice cooked pork, and kung Pao chicken. The dishes were all flavorful and really well made. Service (5/5): Helpful and friendly service. The restaurant was packed but they checked up on us and filled our water a few times. We came with a large group for a company event and they were able to accommodate. While it took around 20 minutes before we got seated because the place was full, once we got seated it was smooth. They took our order once we were ready and food came fast. Ambiance (5/5): Nice modern ambiance with good spacing between the tables. The restaurant appears clean and has a good layout.

5/5 for the Ambience, Service and Food !!! First time visiting here, we did have a 30 min wait which was expected since it was on a weekend. But the service was warm and welcoming. They had high chairs & little plates and serve ware laid out for the kids. The food was so GOOD !!! The Mapo Tofu was my favorite. The flavor of pepper corn was flowing through all dishes. Highly recommend !!!

I really enjoyed this restaurant! I don't have much to go off of by way of authentic Szechuan food, so I'm coming in as an outsider, but I'll definitely be coming back here My partner and I split a few dishes. I think my favorite was the Green Peppercorn Beef with Emoji Mushroom. I don't think I've ever eaten something that elicits the mouth feel of a Szechuan peppercorn, it's tingly instead of hot, almost like your tongue has a little vibration. On top of that, the dish was absolutely delicious and the huge portion is perfect for two. We also split the Black Truffle Sauce Fried Rice. It was good, not necessarily amazing, but helped ease the tingly-ness of the green peppercorn beef. We passed on dessert, but they all sounded great and I definitely want to try them in the future. Service was quick and attentive. They brought the meals out fast, and always made sure our water glasses were full. It's a bit tight in there, but the layout makes it work well.

Had such a great experience! Is a first come first serve restaurant so get there early. We were able to sit right away. The whole vibe was super cute it had a some great staff very attentive and I felt like were there for questions. When we ordered they were able to help answer some questions. Got the food very quickly the beans were AMAZING! The fried rice was also soo flavorful. There is so much to explore here and I will be making a trip back! There servings are also HUGE!

Peppercorn: I love Szechuan food and this joint did not disappoint. We were lucky to be in walking distance in our hotel. All the food was seasoned well, great portions and came out really fast. Me and my husband shared 4 dishes and we should have ordered less. Honestly all the dishes was very complimentary and you cannot go wrong with pairing any of them. If you don't like spice or can't handle them, I would suggest to ask your server for a more safer dish. The rice with crab meat sauce was savory and with such umami we could just have ordered that one dish and we would have been satisfied it's also not spicy, along with the truffle cauliflower and sweet tangy tender ribs were all not spicy. It's a great food with great value to share with groups.

I ate here when they still only had part of the menu available before fully opening and had a really great time. The service was very polite and friendly and the food was great! Albeit we were already fans of Szechuan food so it may be too spicy for some people's taste. The only thing we weren't a huge fan of was the pork belly with garlic chili sauce - we felt maybe it would be better served hot instead of cold. They mentioned when we were there too that it's BYOB at this location so people were buying drinks from the liquor store down the street to have with their meal here, which is always fun. The Google rating right now is low I think due to service people's experience with the service, but if you are into Szechuan food or you like spicy food, give this place a try!

Peppercorn station is getting worse and worse. We highly suspect that they aren't using fresh ingredients any more but instead have premade bases (that have tons additives to it) added into their food. Each time we order from there, we become unusually thirsty and light headed after eating their food due to the amount of MSGs they add into their food. Also their beef is getting so bad that it's like chewing cardboard. They offer steeper discount with uber eats now, but we can tell the quality is going way down hill cuz hey they probably need to make up their margin by cutting corners. Very disappointing. Will never order or dine in again at peppercorn.

Since I had discovered it for the first time, we have ordered three more times from here. You must try everything on the menu, especially anything that is traditional Sichuan, marked spicy and or numbing. It is also lovely that they offer you options for how spicy or salty or oily you want your dish, which is a rarity in any restaurant never mind Chinese. We have tried the blood and tripe soup, four season green beans, sour beans with minced pork, pork intestine, noodles, okra, Woodyear, appetizer, tendon and meat appetizer. Everything tastes amazing. They found a great balance between taste and spice and it truly is special.

Authentic Szechuan Cuisine. Got lunch special for ppl work nearby. We ordered two appetizers and two main dishes. All of them are delicious! Me and my brother didn't even finish all of them. We were hungry!

I am writing this review as a vegetarian. I first gave them a shot during their soft launch when none of the "vegetarian" menu items were available. I hoped they would have ironed out the kinks but sadly it was worse. I placed an uber eats order for all items marked "V" on their menu. I even called the restaurant to confirm if all is vegetarian. I got the mapo tofu, cucumber salad, truffle fried rice and sauteed mushrooms. The person the phone wasnt very comfortable with english but assured all will be vegetarian. I wasnt very comfortable but i went ahead and ordered. My fried rice had LOT of pork bits in it and the mushrooms had some weird bits. I called the restaurants and they said they'll remake the fried rice if i pickup (i decided to just toss the mushrooms). The tofu and salad looked great so i drove their on my own dime to pickup my replacement. The server at the front and I were talking and they didnt know the difference between Vegan and Vegetarian. They said "vegan can eat egg". At that point i lost confidence in my meal. I cane home and opened my rice to find some bits of work. Clearly they reused the same utensil to make my "vegetarian" rice as they did for pork. I decided to trash the food as I didnt feel safe eating anything due to cross contamination. I would respectfully ask the owners to train the staff else just remove the "vegetarian" sign from the menu.

I wasn't sure what to expect coming here - but I was so pleasantly surprised. A coworker and I stopped in since we walk past it after work a lot. And WOW the food here is good. I couldn't get enough of the green beans and kept eating them even after I was full! We got the egg yolk lobster - which was a first for me and sooo tasty. The service was fast and the waiters were helpful with navigating the menu. The ambiance is also very cozy inside. Definitely a must try for asian food fans!

The place was one of the nicer places in the area. Food was great, amazing taste in a perfect ambiance! Our host (sorry forgot his name) was amazing too; he did his best to accommodate our last minute seat additions too. The one less star is only because of very little vegetarian options. But nevertheless my party (which included non-vegetarians too) enjoyed the food. Thank you for adding a little spice to my birthday ;)

Came here for dinner with some friends. Very friendly staff and tasty Szechuan fare. Food: We chose a couple of items that ranged from non-spicy to the most spicy on the menu. The three chili level (most spicy) definitely had a kick to it. I'm a big fan of truffle so the cauliflower was very satisfying. I'd like to try the truffle fried rice next time since I heard it was good. Service: We were a walk-in party of 4 around 8 pm and were seated within a half hour. Even though we took our time with the menu, our orders came out within 10 minutes of ordering. Ambiance: Since this restaurant is on the corner of the block, it features a lot of window seating. It can definitely be busy and packed, even later at night. It serves a fast, casual dining setting, where everyone is buzzing with excitement over numbing their tongues on spicy yum-yums.

What an amazing meal at Peppercorn Station. My favorite is the dry chili fried chicken, such a great flavor with an amazing touch of twisted fried dough. It was my son first time and he loved it. Great service and nice atmosphere.

The best Chinese cuisine and warm staffing service. The chicken soup , truffle fried rice, and salty egg lobster were delicious!

Delicious and spicy! This has been one of the best additions to the neighborhood and you can tell because it's always busy. If you're not a spicy eater there are only a couple options for you, but they are still very yummy. One of my go-to's, the station stir fry beef, is always a crowd favorite and you can ask them to make it mild, but pro tip that the "mild" equates to a medium spice level.

Excellent Sichuan, popped in for a quick bite: Sliced Pork Belly with Chili sauce is a must. Best of three and the reason we will return. Sweet and Sour ribs are okay, nothing special, and the Rice with Crab Meat didn't have enough crab flavor. Will return for a more comprehensive review

Amazing food for the price. Great attentive service. This place is hard to beat in NJ.

This is a rave of a review. Excellent Szechuan! The original in nyc is reportedly the only Michelin starred such one, but this one is new and brighter bigger in space and menu. Drawing crowds. Deservedly. Oddities: the nyc one has no tea (!). This one has no noodles (!!). Yep that means no dandan. Weird because the nyc one has an excellent dandan mayb even better than Han's. But both have lobster! And very good cold spicy pork belly. And numbing tingly mapo tofu. And big portions. And modest prices. And great eager service. A go-to with craveables!