Pel Meni Dumpling Tzar
1630 12th Ave, Seattle
(206) 402-4502
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Ordered take out. The dumplings are sub par. Given just a scrape of sour cream (less than one bite worth) will be sticking to Rush in dumplings in kirkland
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Why does this place praise it tasteless and expensive?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
The food was okay but not great. I would have loved to see Kvass as a drink here to make it authentic. Vareniki was good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Classic Vareniki Fries
Hidden Gem with Delicious Food
I recently visited this charming cafe and was surprised to be the only customer there. Despite the lack of crowds, the employee was incredibly friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to eat.
While it was a bit quiet during my visit, it allowed for a peaceful and relaxing dining experience. I would definitely return to this cafe again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumplings, Greek Style Dumplings, Beef and Potato Mix Dumpling Entree
We went here bc it was in a tourist pamphlet at our hotel. Unfortunately the dog bit my brother right when we walked in. The food was served to us in greasy Tupperware with plastic forks.
Great food, authentic taste, cute dog, chill vibes! Love the Russian-style dumplings. Dessert ones are good too! Never a line here, don't know why this place isn't more popular, the Fremont location is always hopping. Same great taste here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Razorback Dumplings, Nutella Dumplings, Dumplings
These Russian pelmenies tasted like Ukrainian pelmeniesStop complaining on the taste , you people don’t understand the culture, they are just like my pelmenies from the childhood5 out 5,Hands down the best
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very tasty place to drop in. Never had dumplings like this and it was *chef kiss* the guy running the lunch shift was rad and reccomended the classic which was an amazing choice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had been looking forward to coming here for months. I'm visiting from out of town. The food was okay but why no actual silverware, bowls, or glasses? The pandemic is long over. With so many choices in Seattle, I don't need to go to a place that uses plasticware and plastic containers to serve food. I would have also liked some Eastern European beers. That would make sense in a Russian restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
I had been looking forward to coming here for months. I'm visiting from out of town. The food was okay but why no actual silverware, bowls, or glasses? The pandemic is long over. With so many choices in Seattle, I don't need to go to a place that uses plasticware and plastic containers to serve food. I would have also liked some Eastern European beers. That would make sense in a Russian restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
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I had been looking forward to coming here for months. I'm visiting from out of town. The food was okay but why no actual silverware, bowls, or glasses? The pandemic is long over. With so many choices in Seattle, I don't need to go to a place that uses plasticware and plastic containers to serve food. I would have also liked some Eastern European beers. That would make sense in a Russian restaurant.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
I was very excited about this place, the food sounds good, but the presentation for these was pretty terrible - see photo.They are just gnocchis stuffed with tiny meat balls, which was okay but not great.We went on a sunny Saturday afternoon and the place was empty the whole time we were there, and there was only 1 employee who hid in the back the whole time. Weird place, won’t return
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
The quality has declined recently, used to be very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dumplings
This is my first time trying dumplings here and they are amazing! I ordered the Khan dumplings as they most closely relate to the Asian dumplings I'm used to. However, I definitely want to go back and try other styles. In fact, it would be awesome to have a sampler platter with two to three of each dumplings style. That would be dumplings to my ears!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Khan Dumpling
Would not recommend this place. We came in to an empty (no staff or customers), not very well lit restaurant. After a bit, the person who was working here came back in with his dog. Not really hygienic, but I wouldn’t have minded as much if the dog was not whining and barking the whole time.The food:I had the traditional beef pelmeni. Way too much vinegar, way too much dry dill (this is the first Russian place that I have eaten in that has used dry dill instead of fresh), small pelmeni with dough that was too thick. My husband and kids had the classic and Mac ‘n cheese dumplings and they were also disappointed. I also ordered the fries and the carrot salad, both of which were lacking in flavor and the salad was on the bitter side. If you want true Russian dishes, I would look elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
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