Downtown Anchorage in need of quick, high quality eats? Pel'Meni is your spot. With food for meat eaters and vegetarians alike, this wonderful stop is perfect for anybody, anytime of day. I strongly recommend all the toppings for the full traditional experience! read more

Delicious and very fast! You can't go wrong with either option but I prefer the Beef with EVERYTHING (sans rye bread). Mix about 1/2 a container of sour cream (from their cooler- proportioned) in with all the "everything" and it makes a delicious creamy tangy sauce. These are sooooo good- I'll even eat them cold if not patient enough to wait for them to heat. You'll never get decision fatigue here! It's potato or beef (Russian dumplings)...I've never waited more than 15 min at ANY of their locations! read more

The potato ones were hard and gummy. The meat ones were better. I liked it with all the toppings, can't imagine an order without all. Good for late night but wouldn't come here if other places are open read more

Driving through on a bus tour and they disgorged us at the Captain Cook hotel. This place came highly recommended by our tour guide. We got an order of potato and an order of beef and had a cultural exchange. We skipped the sour cream and cilantro as neither of us are fans. I think I like the beef better, but the potato dumplings almost taste like small pierogie. Hot, soul-satisfying, hits the spot! read more

So this place was rebuilt after a terrible car accident a few months ago, I'm so glad to see them back up and running! Reasonably priced, delicious dumplings. Multiple options for filling and toppings! And also the cutest little corner spot. I know they're working on remodeling, but prior to the accident they had board games and a record player where you could go ahead and put on whatever record you wanted to enjoy and sit around and play games with the people you love. This is definitely one of my favorite quick stops downtown. Hoping they get back up and running just like before! I'll be back. read more

Pel’meni - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I come down here periodically for lunch if I have enough time on my break. Pel'meni is located directly across from the Captain Cook Hotel on the corner of K St. and 5th Ave in downtown. The restaurant was closed for a period of time after a terrible accident earlier this year involving a truck. The entire storefront on the 5th Ave side was heavily damaged, but after a few months and a lot of support from the community, they reopened and the business is doing well again. The seating area looks good as new and the record collection complete with vinyl for anyone to play is back, but the stylus was broken on my most recent visit. Hopefully, they had it replaced so that customers can start playing vinyl again. The Dumplings are always delicious and made to order with Potato or Beef and your choice of toppings: Butter, Curry, Hot Sauce, Cilantro, or everything on the list! One of the more reasonably priced places in the downtown area. The owners and the employees are always super nice and they deserve the support they need after a terrible start to the year. read more

Pel’meni - Open for business! Happy for them. - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Who doesn't love little pockets of simple deliciousness? I remember getting these a long time ago (2012ish??) and was happy to see this spot pop up. It just took me a while to swing by. The dumplings were perfect bit sizes with flavorful toppings and a tasty 1/2 piece of rye. The ambiance is very casual with cozy touches, a record player with many vinyls to choose from and string lights. Service was very friendly. I wish they had double portion containers because I saw a lot of people ordering two servings and an option for reusable dish wear. I felt very wasteful eating at a table with a to go box. 3 stars... sustainability could be improved and I remembered getting one whole piece of rye, once upon a time. $9, while under $10, still felt a little much for what I got. Especially after looking through older pictures, same price but less dumplings? read more

Would be 5 stars but the guy at the counter didnt listen to my order and charged us for extra and could care less that he made a mistake and didn't offer to rectify it. As we entered and I said hello first he just gave a deadpan look and all he said was "No potatoes" without a hint of a smile. Food was spectacular! Service destroyed my experience . read more

Very quick service. I love Russian dumplings. I got two orders. One meat one potato. It was clean, fast, and delicious. The serving size is smaller than the Juneau shop, and I didn't get any Rye bread. Plus, half the amount of butter and hot sauce. I've had the dumplings so many times, and this is the first time I didn't give 5 stars. read more

Pel’meni - Yum! - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Came here on a late Sunday with the husband; not many places were open. Its been awhile since we had these Dumplings and we found out when talking to the person at the counter it's the same one we ate whenever we go to Bellingham. They get the dumplings from there. Price is quite reasonable. We got everything it in and got one potatoes and one beef. The sour cream balanced out everything. Quick service, simple menu. Since it was Sunday, it was relatively quiet for downtown. We enjoyed our food with the old fashion record player. Cute Little place. Good food. Fast service. Since it was Sunday, free downtown parking. Would recommend and will come back. read more

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You might be wondering what a pelmeni dumpling is. Pelmeni are round dough dumplings with a juicy meat filling and are a classic Russian comfort food. They are made with a simple dough of flour, water, eggs, and salt, and are typically stuffed with a filling of ground pork, chicken, turkey, or beef seasoned with onions and salt and pepper. Pelmeni are boiled and then served with red wine vinegar, black pepper, and melted butter. Mushroom, sauerkraut, and vegetable fillings are also common in certain regions of Russia. This place served beef or potato dumplings, your choice. They were boiled then seasoned with butter and cilantro. There was sour cream in the fridge that you helped yourself to. All in all, they were delicious and unique and flavorful. read more

Pel’meni - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I don't like leaving bad reviews, but since I'm Russian and know well what good pelmeni should taste like, I can't leave a positive review for this place. The venue itself is nice, and the lady at the counter was polite and very pleasant. But these pelmeni can't be called good by any means. They are below average, nothing special. And the only options you get are pelmeni with beef or with potatoes. I had the beef ones -- I was very hungry -- but I wouldn't go back a second time. You can find much tastier pelmeni in Russian stores in New York read more

Had to try these dumplings. The dumplings themselves were stuffed with a bit of seasoned beef. Then they were boiled for a few minutes. When done they were topped with sauces of your choice. I selected melted butter and a side of sour cream. The dumplings were really good. Surprisingly light. Really full of flavor in every bite. Too bad, I was not able to get a mixed order of beef and potato dumplings. I asked the cashier and he said no. Now the cashier was really unfriendly. It might have been late (3PM) on a Monday, but he really seemed indifferent. He didn't greet me nor smile throughout the transaction. read more

Pel’meni - Beef dumplings $9 / soda $2 - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Cam here multiple times during our Anchorage vacation because it was so delicious. We ate it once and a few days later felt like we had to bring our friends too. My husband and I got an order of the beef, an order of the potato, and a drink. Price: $20. Comes with bread. We got all toppings except cilantro (butter, curry powder, and hot sauce). The second time we came, we got the hot sauce on the side which I preferred. Pros: - I LOVE me a limited menu - it's always a green flag when restaurants do this cuz you KNOW that they've perfected their one dish. - The potato and beef were both amazing, but I actually liked the texture of the potato one more! - Sour cream available in the fridge, and it does an excellent job of cutting out the spiciness of the hot sauce - Great space inside, great for parties of 4 or less - super wide selection of legit records to choose and play from if you're waiting for your food - Open late! - Super affordable - Such a great little snack, or order 2 orders for a meal! - Just one super kind lady running the show Cons: - I wish they had an option to purchase a larger size haha, because they're so delicious. read more

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I think this business could use a little attention, despite the fact that the Pelmenis are fantastic. The space is quite basic inside, large and open. Not really decorated in the Anchorage style as such, which is a lot of paintings, and Alaskiana all over the walls. Tables are quite spread out. Napkins are provided on the table in mismatched containers, and there's no silverware, it's plastic spoons. There is a very basic menu - a choice of beef or potato pelmeni, and the choice is in your toppings. The recommendation is "everything" ie cilantro, butter, curry, and hot sauce, or you can choose from those. There's a fridge with cans of soda, and sour cream dressing in the bottom, for your pelmenis. You also have the option to put on a record, on the turntable while you watch the guy cook the pelmenis or watch life go by out the large windows. It's not a huge collection of records but there is a few. I do like the old school touch, rather than "oh, here's my playlist" What comes to the table is a small styrofoam container of pelmenis, ready dressed, and with a half slice of dark rye, or maybe pumpernickel bread. This filled me with dismay, because i am a girl of large appetites, and i could easily have eaten 2 of these containers. I think a small choice of sides would improve the offerings immensely. I am not in any way disrespecting how delicious the pelmenis were. They were stupendous, and full of flavour, i got potato with "everything" on top, and he got beef with the curry sauce. He tasted mine and said he wished he got everything. I was inhaling these things so fast. I also recommend everything on top. It was banging!!! If there were some french fries, or a salad on offer with these, I'd have been a happy girl, well i was a happy girl, but i was still a bit hungry happy girl afterward. A few small touches would elevate this place to 5 stars. But I'm not sure if this is early days for them, if so, plenty of time to polish things up a little. If the pelmenis hadn't been so divine, I'd maybe have given 3 stars, but the food and service redeems everything else. read more

Pel’meni - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I recall going to Pel Meni many years ago, and a different location. I happened to drive by this spot one night on my at back from the cabin, it was open late, the lights were on and it looked super inviting. I FINALLY got to stop by and see what this place is all about....:and I ADORE it! TBH it didn't really feel like I was in Anchorage anymore, and it was a nice vibe. The dumplings were fantastic, I asked the guy prepping the food to make me his favorites and he did not disappoint. The place was BUSY, lots of people coming and going, a definite spot for the bar hoppers. The hidden gem of this little dumpling spot though.....is 100% the record collection! As soon as the record playing was done I was told it was cool to put anything I wanted on. I browsed the collection and picked out a few to choose from when it was my turn. Better than a jukebox!! I'm a total sucker for vinyl and was content to hang out, people watch, eat good food and listen to records. I will absolutely be going back. read more

Pel’meni - The record player!! - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I was glad they were open late. The dumplings (and we got the works, everything on top) were alright but probably over-hyped. It's possible our expectations were too high for what it is, but we tried both kinds and there wasn't a lot in the way of flavor. I did enjoy being able to put an old record on while waiting, we mostly stopped by while in Anchorage on our Alaska trip for the nostalgia/heritage and experience. read more

Pel’meni - Waiting for a fresh batch, listening to Humble Pie on vinyl. - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Was in Anchorage for a conference. I hail from Madison, WI which has its own iconic rocking pelmeni place and this place rivals it. Good dose of yummy dumplings and there's good vibes from the staff and little record set up in the corner. A very decent priced lunch for the area, and so yummy. Highly recommend. read more

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Delicious, simple and unique. Great records to vibe music...wide open space tho I don't think there is a usable restroom? read more

Pel’meni - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Beef or potato how easy of a choice is that? Then you put on the yummy stuff. I love the sour cream, vinegar, Sriracha, and curry. read more

Pel’meni - Dumplings and rye breads - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Delicious dumplings. It's a great spot to have a snack. My son enjoyed the dumplings. It's warm setting with an amazing record collection. Plenty of seating and family friendly. I highly recommend. read more

Great simple food. Uncomplicated and easy. Love it kitsch joint record player and low key vibe.

My daughters and I came in for a snack after walking around downtown Anchorage. We got one order of potato and one order of beef with everything on top. The dumplings reminded me of Chinese dumplings with their shape and homemade dough. Did not expect them to be as delicious as they were. We thought they'd be way too much since we weren't even hungry. Turns out, when something's that delicious you want more! read more

Pel’meni - Pel meni! - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

$9 dumplings and $2 sodas are a pretty good deal. The dumplings here are very good. You start off by choosing beef or potato. Next you choose your toppings which are butter, curry powder, hot sauce, and cilantro. I chose everything. It was a bit spicy between the hot sauce and the curry powder. Next time I would go lighter on the hot sauce. The dumplings are delicious and fresh. I ordered the potato ones but after trying my sister's beef dumplings I wish I had gotten the beef ones. Both are good but the beef has more flavor. It comes with a slice of bread and you can also get sour cream if you'd like. The serving was more filling than I thought it would be but I still wish they had one or two more things on the menu because I like to more than one thing at a new place. read more

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Best dumplings ever and very chill spot. The record player and selection make it even more chill

This totally hit the spot on a cool and drizzly day walking around down town. Super friendly service, our order was fairly quick to get made even though everything is cooked to order, and the dumplings were awesome. I don't have the slightest clue if these are spot on to what is considered "traditional" but I do know they were quite good. We would come back again in a heartbeat. read more

Pel’meni - One order beef, and one order potato. - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

My other half loves pel'meni, so we were excited to try out this new location exclusively devoted to pel'meni. At this time they've only had a soft opening which I discovered in a blurb in the local paper. We figured it was a good sign when we walked up and there was a line developing. The interior is humble, order at the counter, grab a soda, seat yourself and wait for them to call your order. They have a choice of beef or potato dumplings with a variety of toppings for $8 add a soda for a dollar. I suspect this business will be successful due to its proximity to the courthouse and downtown hotels. A meal downtown under $10 including a drink is hard to find. Cool factor note that gains them a half star- THEY HAVE A VINYL RECORD PLAYER !!! As far as quality goes, I'll be honest, I've had better. They were just OK, both the pel'meni truck and the book store are better. And they serve them in STYROFOAM which considering our planet is dying is a huge turnoff. We'll probably pop back in after they are officially open in the future. For the time being I give them a 3.5. The current address on Yelp is wrong, I sent a request for an update- it should be 434 K street, directly across from Hotel Captain Cook. read more

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The dumplings were delicious. The single guy working in there was pleasant and efficient, taking orders and keeping the place tidy. I love how simple the menu is. My friends and I all went back for seconds. read more

Pel’meni - Out front. - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Just awesome! Great food. Cool ambience and easy to get to. Why so many words required by Yelp?

Pel Meni... It's been ten days since our brief affair. We were like ships in the night, destined to cross but not destined to be together. We are separated by a car, a plane, and a boat trip. To quote The Proclaimers, "But I would walk five hundred miles, And I would walk five hundred more, Just to be the man who walked a thousand Miles to fall down at your door" And for you Pel Meni? I would walk, crawl, and swim the 2,846 miles (4,580 km) for the warm embrace of your dumplings. On a chilly, rain soaked day, I felt the warmth of your delicious dumplings down to my bones. My companion and I tried all you had to offer, potato dumplings, meat dumplings, both with butter and with all the fixins. I loved you through all of it. Pel Meni, I hope that one day our paths cross again. But if not, I will cherish that meal in my heart until my dying breath. read more

Haven't had these dumplings before but have wanted to try. We always talk about it when we are downtown and we finally came. They open at 11:30 and we were the only ones there besides a guy getting them to go. We talked with the lady working and the dumplings are made in Seattle and shipped here, Sitka, and Juneau all the same dumplings but are "franchises" so not the same owner necessarily. The one in Juneau is always busy and this location just doesn't get the same traffic. We got one order of each, potato and beef. You get a bunch since they are small "nuggets" Russian style. We got all toppings on both but there was a lot of curry and the hot sauce was hot for me so I opted one to have no curry and sauce on the side. You can get butter, parsley, hot sauce, and curry. I didn't mind the curry but the lady really caked it on, and I dont think we actually got any parsley on either maybe they didn't have any. Comes with rye bread also. Really the only thing y put can eat here is dumplings so do t expect a variety of anything. The place was decorated nicely with red walls and stars hanging from the ceiling. There was a record player and a bunch of records. Wasn't playing, however the music that was on was very loud and not family friendly... the lady would have changed or lowered if asked probly. If you've never tried dumplings, or these dumplings, give them a chance! Took 10-15 minutes to cook them so could be a grab and go easy lunch. read more

It was good, but very limited menu, eating out of foam boxes with plastic Spoons Not Folks was not fun either...maybe good place for teens, not sure... wouldn't recommend even as Russian person, if you want to try real pelmeni as me, I will make it for you... read more

Pel’meni - Outside - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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I go to this place probably three times a week . Tonight I walk in and the person looks a little busy and he tell me he will get with me , so I take a seat, I wait 20 minutes, then I ask him if I can order . He asks me ,have you ever been here? If you have you should know you need to order from the counter, then proceed to throw attitude, it told him it's not worth it and stared walking out which made him more angry and he kept trying to start an argument. I left. It is not worth my time or money to have to put up with an experience like that read more

The food is cheap and delicious you get your bang for your buck and the atmosphere is wonderful

This place has ZERO atmosphere, so if you just want a quick meal to survive, this is it! There are massive freezers in the restaurant that take up a good amount of space and they are an eye sore. They serve only 2 items, potato and meat pel meni, and they literally come out of the freezers and into the pot to boil. It's kind of a read more

This little gem is right across from the Captain Cook hotel downtown. Perfect for to go bites or cozy casual dine in. Just two menu items--beef or potato dumpling, so yummy! If you haven't tried it you gotta, they're open CRAZY LATE! (Midnight on weekdays and 2:30am Fri/Sat) PERFECT LATE NIGHT BITE. Maybe need two order to be a completely full dumpling yourself read more

Pel’meni - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Super quaint place with a very limited menu but what they do serve is delicious. We got the potato and beef dumplings and made sure to get everything on top (curry, hot sauce, butter, cilantro) and sides of sour cream. The dumplings were surprisingly delicious - for being so small they sure packed a lot of flavor! If you want something quick that wont break the bank, this is definitely a top contender! read more

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Simple and straightforward. And just what I needed to throw me back 20 years to my time in Juneau. Timeless and delicious flavor. Chill vibe. Great service. Perfect placement. I didn't want a full restaurant experience and, well, you can read my review of Fletcher's. That still stands. read more

Pel’meni - Exterior - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Is you remember Nane's Pelmenis on 4th Ave at 3am (if you know; you know!), this place is even better! When you walk in it's an inviting atmosphere with lots of seating, a drink cooler and a record collection. There's no menu or prices to be seen which can be a little jilting at first, but an order of dumplings is now $9.00 and the choices are potato or beef and comes with a slice of bread. Toppings you can ask for are butter, vinegar-hot sauce, curry powder, cilantro and sour cream (get the works!). With the sour cream someone who doesn't like spicy can probably even tolerate the heat. Drinks are now $2. The portion is very filling. I heard the owner say they were open till 3am. I came on a drizzly day after walking around downtown and this warmed me right up. I will definitely be back to get my fix of these again soon. read more

Pel’meni - Russian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Food great. Very tasty. Owner very helpful. Food was hot and presented in a recyclable container.