RED PEPPER Asian Cuisine & BOBA — Restaurant in Lawton

I'm new to this area of southwestern Oklahoma. I've been looking for sustainable ways to improve my environment by repurposing already existing objects to my needs. I have been fortunate to find many things, and today I had the luck to see three galvanized tubs in Lawton for a very reasonable price. I immediately messaged the woman, and we agreed on a time to meet.

While I was talking with her, I asked her if there were any good Asian restaurants in Lawton. And she kind of grimaced, and said well, the buffets aren't very good but they're cheap. I said I don't want American Asian food, I want Asian Asian food. She laughed and told me about this place that her son likes to take her every time he visits. So I got the information from her, and using Google maps was able to locate the exact location of the restaurant!

When I pulled up in the parking lot there were two restaurants that would have fallen under the category Asian. One was Korean, and the other indicated it might have Thai food. So I went into the latter, and found a clean, quiet atmosphere, and the very attentive service.

The menu was a marvel in itself. There were dishes that are traditionally Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, and Cambodian. The owners are from Cambodia, and the food is all prepared fresh.

I ordered potstickers, because I hadn't yet eaten and needed something quickly. They brought out my Jasmine tea in a lovely pot with a china cup. I continued perusing the menu, there were so many things I wanted to try! But there were also many dishes I recognized that were accompanied by mouth-watering photographs.

I finally decided on Tom Yum Soup with tofu. And I told them I would want to place an order for something to take with me when I was done eating. They were very helpful.

The potstickers were sumptuous, the sauce divine. Then the Tom Yum Soup was placed in front of me, steaming hot and very fragrant. Large chunks of fresh, colorful bell pepper, tomato chunks, mushrooms, lemongrass, spring onion, were all stewing in this beautiful bowl of soup. The broth had so many layers of flavor it's hard to describe, I don't know what gives it the umame quality, but it is remarkable.

Another Google guide had reviewed this restaurant, and said it was the best Asian food in Lawton. That's why I decided to go there, and I'm really grateful that I did. I can't wait to go back with my husband so we can order several things...

Ive eaten here before, but today, they got my order wrong 3 times. -1st with the drink order by giving me 3 drinks instead of 2. They couldn't refund the money, they just gave me a piece of paper w an email on it and said it will take 2 to 3 business days. -2nd i ordered sesame chicken and a kids fried rice for my son, and a pineapple fried rice with cashews no eggs for me. Some how they ended up bringing 2 types of chicken plates, the one for my kid was accurate. The one they brought out for me was orange chicken w pineapple and cashews on it. I was confused and he was confused, like you didnt order orange chicken, im like no i order the chicken from the picture for my son, and the pineapple fried rice for me. I asked if he can bring a menu you so i can point at what i mean, and he never brought the menu. I had to go up to the counter and ask and everyone had a condescending attitude like i was giving them a hard time. -3rd the pineapple rice came out, and it had chocken in it. The owner or what it seems look like she was checking on me as if i was giving a hard time to in which she witnessed the 3rd mistake by there being chicked in the pineapple rice, and saying that it was her fault. When it was time to pay everyone is side eyeing me acting as if im the terrible customer lile yhe restaurant is the victim when i literally was clear about my order and stating to them i dont eat meat, and them asking if i want to take the pineapple rice hone when i told them, im literally sifting through 12lbs a rice just to pick chicken out for the sake of them not having to make it again. I just gave up and decided ill just pay for my son's food and that's it. I had already paif for 3 drinks so they really didn't get a loss when i paid $40...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Red Pepper, and it was an unforgettable experience. This family-owned Thai restaurant exceeded all my expectations with its delicious and well-priced dishes. I started with a Vietnamese coffee which was strong and perfectly balanced. Then, I ordered the large bowl of pho, and it was undoubtedly one of the best pho noodle soups I've ever had. The broth was flavorful, and the ingredients were fresh and perfectly cooked.

The restaurant's ambiance was cozy and inviting, and the service was exceptional. I felt welcomed and taken care of from the moment I stepped in. Red Pepper's extensive menu features a variety of Cambodian (Khmer), Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese dishes, all of which are made fresh and to order. If you're a fan of Vietnamese coffee, I recommend you try it here with boba. Just a few miles from Fort Sill's Main Gate, Red Pepper is the perfect spot for a delicious meal. They also have an international grocery store next door, where fresh produce, live blue crabs, herbs and spices, and seasonal crawfish are found.

Overall, Red Pepper is a fantastic restaurant that I highly recommend. I would give it five stars for the excellent food, welcoming atmosphere, and outstanding service. If you're in Lawton, Oklahoma, or the surrounding area, enjoy a bite...