Rhett F.

Pel'meni is a bit hard to describe to the uninitiated but it's basically flavorful little dumpling things. Order the beef with everything on them and don't look back! Unless you're a vegetarian then order the potato if you must. The place has a little coffee shop like ambience, and expect to wait an inexplicable 10-20 minutes for your Pel'meni but it's delicious and I can't stop coming back.

Monica J.

Great tasting pel'meni, but unfortunately that's all they sell. Very pricey and you're not allowed to get half-and-half just one type. This establishment only sits 49 people, very crowded and warm inside. Also, the only two workers were very stressed out and didn't look too happy...we waited about 10 minutes to 15 minutes for our order. They also sell refreshments (water/soda) but very pricey, bring your own water. I was just passing by on a cruise port stop.

Lanya L.

Stopped here while wandering around Sitka! Got the $9 potato dumplings w/o cilantro & they were a tasty treat to get out of the cold. Definitely recommend eating with sour cream. Service was very friendly & fast. Overall, a quick and yummy stop I would recommend to anyone in Sitka!

Lisa T.

Beef or potato, you can't go wrong. Order both with everything on it. It's delicious. Small shop with limited seating. One person working the counter and making orders. Pay in cash and see them ring you up with their old timey cash register.

Rosalie H.

Quite possibly the most affordable meal in Sitka! At $9 per order you can't beat the value! Pel Meni is located in Downtown Sitka across from Wells Fargo Bank and behind the church. They are open late and have 1 thing on the menu- Russian dumplings. You can pick either the potato dumplings or beef and you get a generous serving of about 16 of these gems. They are topped with curry powder and hot sauce and served with a side of sour cream and a slice of rye bread. We ordered 1 of each and preferred the beef just a tad more. Both were delicious and satisfying. Parking can be tricky- however there is a larger lot near the post office towards the opposite end of the strip. Gotta give Pel Meni a try. You won't be disappointed!

Brigette K.

I had seen this place as a recommendation for when I was in town and I'm glad I stopped. For $9 you can get a bowl of the Russian dumplings in either potato or beef. We tried both and they were each excellent. Small place inside but we shared a table with another visitor and had a nice chat. All the restaurants in town were hopping with cruise tourists but this place did a quick business and almost no wait. Come here for a more local experience!

Christopher F.

Not far from St John's cathedral. Came here ordered the beef Russian dumplings to try with everything. Came with 16 dumplings for $9 a pretty good deal. The register the cashier used was really antique and interesting. Took about 15 minutes for the food to come out and we all enjoyed the dumplings. Definitely would come back, by myself for a full meal could probably eat two orders, but pretty good as a snack.

Christina D.

Very small, no frills place. The service was minimal. The potato pel meni were creamy and delicious, especially with the addition of the complimentary sour cream. It comes with a slice of pumpernickel bread, but I didn't understand its purpose as it seemed unnecessary.

Dana W.

Ok.. wow. $9 bucks for these incredible dumplings. I am in town visiting and would rather come here then sit in a restaurant. It's a walk up and wait about 10 minutes for the dumplings to be made but who cares!!! $9 for dumplings (only 2 choices meat or potato) and a $2 drink... I'm sold!!!!

Esther W.

Great local business in Sitka! $9 Russian dumpling plates topped with butter, sriracha, curry powder, and cilantro. Really unique dish with fast and friendly service. The dumplings are chewy, delicious, flavorful, and explosions of savory chewiness. We ordered both the potato and beef-filled dumplings. I thought the potato ones were particularly tasty. Please come if you're in the area with your cruise, tourbus, or other travel group. Seems like a place locals stop by as well. Husband's Review: "The beef is very flavorful, and the topping make the dumplings taste great. Great price too. 5/5."

Dexter D.

Whatever your thoughts on the Russian/Ukraine situation should not keep you from having a quick bite here. We're talking about a small hole-in-the-wall kind of business being run by one man operating three burners (usually four but one is out of commission). The menu is practically non-existent, Potato Dumplings (Pel'meni) or Beef Dumplings (Pel'meni). Toppings are butter, Siracha, cilantro and sour cream. Our recommendation? Ask for everything and get a container of sour cream to use as a dipping sauce. Yummilicious!