Pel Meni Dumpling Tzar

1630 12th Ave, Seattle - 98122
166 reviews
Russian Cocktail Bar
(206) 466-6561

This place always hits the spot when you need some comfort food. The guy that helped us was really friendly, with just enough conversation to feel at home without being overbearing. The bacon relish dumplings are fantastic!

Honestly was expecting to have authentic Russian pelmeni. Growing up, my mom would hand make them her self which was one of my favorite meals. Trying the dumplings from other places, I know what they taste like roughly and have an expectation.The presentation here was great, it looked so good and tasty but in my first bite, my countenance grimaced upon the contact of the overly vinegary-tasting dumpling. I payed 20+ dollars for food that made me feel Ill later In The evening.The older man that was working that evening worsened my friends and I’s feeling of the restaurant and would fully ignore us, have an attitude when I tried to make small talk. Just overly stand offish energy.Won’t be coming back here unfortunately, I really wish I had a different experience since I love Russian food.

I really love this place ever since I tried them at bite of Seattle. Amazingly tasty and a great food to work into the rotation if you’re sick of the same foods day in and day out. However I would gladly eat these for every meal. The classic is my go to but the way they do their fries is a revelation.. in my mouth ?

The service left something to be desired. Food took 30 minutes to come out when we were the only people in there and what looked like few take out orders. Could be due to understaffing but either way it could improve. We were served a different dish than what we ordered and one dish had a hair right on top of the food. The food itself was really good but the service and preparation of the food is probably why we won't return.

DELICIOUS! I've been craving russian dumplings and this hit the spot! We got the nutella and the Classic/potato.

Searched for the perfect food for the night before an early 6 hour flight tomorrow. Found it here!!!

Mediocre. No bar till 5. Staff (one person) was about as welcoming as a possum. Food is quick because it’s frozen and thrown in the microwave.

Friendly staff. Great recommendations. Dairy-free and Gluten-free options.

Amazing dumplings. Questionable business decisions but darn good food. No draft beer, only 2 cans of some random ipa from the fridge. Full liquor bar available but no wine at all. The folks working there looked bored as heck with no customers other than us but they were lovely and efficient. Great location, hope they do well!

Yummy and quick! Had the razorback and traditional and was not disappointed. The seasonal cocktail bumble buzz was quite tasty. Would definitely return.