I probably have averaged 1 Pels order a week since I moved here in 2018. It's the ultimate comfort food. Sadly ever since they got rid of the cilantro I have no craving to go anymore :( :( :( so I created this yelp account just to beg Pelmeni's to PLEASE! BRING BACK THE CILANTRO! read more

Love Juneau's Pel's but sad they're out of potato today. And REALLY disappointed they don't see r it with cilantro any longer. PLEASE BRING BACK CILANTRO! read more

Late night flight and arrived at my hotel hungry, hoping to find a place to eat. Stumbled on this place and it was a HUGE success!!!! Hole in the wall spot was busy on a Thursday night at 11pm. Walked in and a young man behind the counter was tending to boiling pots and let me know the menu: 1 - Potato dumplings 2 - Meat dumplings Keep it simple right?!!! Went with the meat dumplings and a can of Diet Coke for just $11!!! Food far exceeded expectations. Dumplings were delicious and the sauce was spicy (which I love). What a delicious late night meal! read more

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Delicious Russian dumplings. That's all they serve here and there are 2 flavors: beef or potato. Then you choose a topping and get sour cream to go with it. We got one of each flavor. They came out piping hot with a piece of bread on top. The beef was so good especially with the butter topping. The potato was ok with the flavor not being as robust as the beef and we had chosen curry powder topping for this one. Order at the counter and grab seat at this small restaurant. They also have Siracha hot sauce at the counter if you want some heat on the dumplings. I wished they had recycling bins since everything was served in plastic containers as well as the utensils. read more

Pel'meni - Beef pelmeni with butter and potato pelmeni with curry powder - Russian Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

This place was recommended by our tour guide and quoted $9 for 20 dumplings. This is a small restaurant that only serves Russian dumplings and also expresso coffees. I have tasted pelmeni in San Diego from someone who makes them from their home. These were good although seasoned differently. You definitely get your money's worth imo. It takes about 5-8 minutes but come steaming hot. I really like the marbled bread as it was super soft (from being in a container of steamed dumplings?). I do recommend you try these and I didn't feel it was a touristy "must try" stop. Service was genuine and looked like locals came for the dumplings too. read more

Pel'meni - Meat dumplings with all the seasonings - Russian Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

With Talking Heads playing (and hundreds of old records on the shelves), and only five tables, I had a great meal today at pel'meni. Known by locals as a after-bar place for a delicacy, I went at 2PM on a Friday, elbowed myself into a table, ordered a root beer and a clam box filled with meat dumplings with butter and curry powder. Side of sour cream. Cooked to order. Delightful service. Great energy to this place. Loved the experience from start to finish. Service, yes, Ambiance, yes. Food, oh my yes. And good value at $11 for the dumplings and the soda. Good deal! Ate my way through Alaska, and as much as I like the cuisine over all in Anchorage, this spot in Juneau rivals the top of my state list. When I'm next in the area, this is my new go-to here, for sure. Highly recommend. Really. Very enthusiastic recommendation. read more

Pel'meni - Meat dumplings, curry powder. - Russian Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

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Lots of Yelp reviews of this place- for a good reason. It's a dive, it's on the waterfront, it charges fair prices for really good food that warms your soul on a cold, wet day. All of these are things to love. If you're reading this you are almost certainly a tourist; my advice to you is to go, enjoy the food, and savor the bit of local color. Or you can go across the street and pay - I'm not kidding- seven times more money for a single king crab leg. (My personal speculation is that the high price is due to the need to fit the crabs for prosthetic legs once theirs are eaten) read more

Great drunk food, fine sober, the owners a millionaire out of Washington but wont re-invest a dime back into the dump, so the atmosphere is falling apart slowly and the employees never wash there hands cause they don't have a food prep sink in the food prep room (i worked there) also the employees just leave when ever even if its opening hours, and some times you can even tell their high at work which is all concerning due to the fact these guy distribute food. But at the end of the day its cheap and gets you full read more

We got the beef, and the potato ones. They are both so good!! We were in Juneau for a few days and should have gone here daily. So so good !!! We got the curry powder on the side and my husband and daughter added it to theirs. Everyone check this place out read more

Pel'meni - Russian Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

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This was completely unexpected but truly amazing. These are the best dumplings I've ever had. There was only one person working while 3 cruise ships came in. She was very attentive and took care of everyone quickly. It was small and it's not easy to get a table but we were quickly able to get seated. For a place we learned about on YouTube I'd recommend anyone check out this cute little Russian restaurant. read more

Pel'meni was a 'must-go' place on our Alaskan cruise itinerary while in Sitka. So many have recommended it and I am glad we listened because who knew something so simple could be so delicious?! We went to the location in Sitka, but there is also one in Juneau. It's a small establishment, but they have a system down for getting orders out. We waited a few minutes, but nothing crazy. Just be patient as there's typically 1-2 people working at a time. When we got our order, the dumplings were fluffy and flavorful. We ordered both their potato and meat dumplings and both were wonderful. The fixins that come with are a must and just adds more depth of flavor. So, like everyone else, Pel'meni is a MUST when in Alaska! read more

Yum, yum, yum. I highly recommend Pel'Meni for a late night bite to eat anytime you're visiting Juneau. Convenient location, late night hours, and high quality food that is consistent with its sister restaurants in Sitka and Anchorage. The energy here is unique to the Juneau location and I enjoy the high energy staff, quality music, and fun vibrant atmosphere no matter the time of day! read more

We were in port for the day, and my nephew reaaaaallly wanted to try Russian dumplings. Having no idea what to expect, we meander along the way until Yelp says we've arrived. This one-room eatery is very... Alaskan- in all the best ways! Super informal; someone was leaning in the windowsill of an open window when we arrived. There were a dozen orders ahead of ours, and one employee (recently trained, he casually explained) who was doing all the work. The menu is very simple- homemade dumplings + whatever you'd like as topping. Pre-measured servings of sour cream wait in the cooler case by the vintage record & extensive record collection. Nothing was spinning while we were there but it seems as though it's still in service. We ordered 2 beef dumplings with no cilantro but all the other options, and got to watch the employee do all the work- it's amazing to see the process! Within 15 minutes we had freshly cooked dumplings in to-go containers (that's all they offered) and were on our way back to the ship. I have very little experience with Russian food, but I know what's yummy, and these dumplings were so great! Tender dough, juicy filling, and the toppings were surprisingly good foils to the richness of the broth & meat (yeah, I got the sriracha). Not sure if I'll ever be back in Juneau, but the next time I see Russian dumplings on the menu, I'm certainly going to order them! read more

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I had the beef dumplings with everything (except hot sauce). Just not thrilled, despite others around me scarfing them down. Better with more sour cream. Counter service, so no comment there. We had trouble fitting eight people into the shop. read more

While visiting Juneau, Alaska, I tried Russian dumplings for the first time! Russia owned Alaska originally but sold it during a war to raise money, so there is still some Russian culture in certain areas of Juneau. The dumplings were soft and we had one batch with potato centers and one with beef centers. The sauce at the bottom tasted like a sriracha and vinegar mix and the dumplings were topped with some cilantro. I was happy to try something new and these dumplings were a perfect snack after a long bike ride! read more

Pel'meni - Store - Russian Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

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They have two things. Beef or potato type dumplings. The girl in the front was really nice and explained everything to us. It comes with cilantro, hot sauce, and curry powder. It was fire! Very good. read more

Pel'meni - Beef - Russian Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

Their dumplings are so delicious! I need to figure out how to make these at home. We were out and about in Juneau on a cruise and had heard about Pel'meni, so we added it to our list. The restaurant itself is small, but we were able to get a table inside. The dumplings are soooo delicious! For just $11, we got an order of beef dumplings and a drink. I also loved how this place had a real local feel to it, which was nice after visiting so many touristy places in town. read more

Might have been 5 stars if I were drunk. I've had a decent number of pelmeni, and these are perfectly solid entries in the genre. Good tasting filling, tender dough. The melange of toppings was a bit much: the curry powder is super salty and I wouldn't want it except after a lot of drinking, but the butter is perfect for the dough. read more

Almost couldn't find this place in the Historic Merchants Wharf but was so glad we did. It came highly recommended and it totally aligned with its reputation. Small space with a few tables in a little restaurant/ store looking area but dang.. their dumplings!!! Choice of potato or meat ( we got both... I prefer the meat) and we got it fully loaded ( that is the only way to do it right in my book for the full experience). Quick service - food is fixed right there and freshly topped. When in Juneau again- not missing the chance to go back. read more

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As a die-hard dumpling lover, I was so excited to try Pel'meni after seeing all the rave reviews and social media hype. Dumplings are basically my favorite food--soup dumplings, Asian dumplings, chicken and dumplings--you name it, I'm in. I also love all the ingredients Pel'meni is known for: cilantro, cumin, vinegar, hot sauce. So I really thought this would be a slam dunk. Unfortunately, it just didn't hit the mark for me--or anyone in our group of four. We ordered both the potato and beef versions and split them, and while they looked promising, the flavor just kind of fell flat. It wasn't that they were bad, but something about the flavor combo just didn't come together in the way we were hoping. And for a table full of adventurous eaters, we were surprised to find we didn't even finish them. I really wanted to love this spot, and I can see how some people might enjoy the unique flavor profile, but it just didn't work for us. Worth trying if you're curious, but manage your expectations if you're going in as a fellow dumpling fanatic. read more

Absolutely amazing! We had the beef with everything. Highly recommend We will definitely be back. read more

This little hole in the wall is a delicious find. Russian dumplings. Easy menu, meat or potato. lol service is super fast, and made to order. Don't just get one order, get two or three!! read more

Pel'meni - Dumplings - Russian Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

Wow! I love Yelp finds. I enjoy opening the app and checking what is in the area. This is not one of Juneau's most famous tourist places but it should be. The simple dumplings are pillowing dumplings of perfection! We ordered 1 beef and 1 potato. She was able to mix it up for us since we ordered two. We had all the toppings. Butter, curry, cilantro and some other ones I forgot! I added sour cream to mine but they were amazing! $9 for a serving and it was very filling! Drinks remained reasonably priced instead of marked up high. It was clear this is a local favorite. One staff was able to keep the customers moving and orders coming! Very impressed now I have to plan another trip to Alaska! read more

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These little dumplings are so flavorful and delicious. They're a bit spicy with everything on them, so keep that in mind if you're sensitive to spice. I added lots of sour cream and that helped mellow out the spice and give it a nice creaminess. The service was okay, though it took forever for our food to be ready. Only one person is working to make the dumplings, so it's understandable. The ambiance is cute with some little decorations and books everywhere, but keep in mind that it's super small with not a lot of seating. I'd definitely recommend this place if you're in town! read more

Pel'meni - Beef dumplings with everything - Russian Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

If you want something in Juneau other than seafood you have to go here! There are two options for pel'meni potato or beef. I opted for potato with everything on it and it was delicious and flavorful without being too spicy. Service can be slow but it was one woman working so completely normal for that and we weren't in a rush. read more

Pel'meni - Potato pel'meni - Russian Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

I am no expert on russian dumplings so dunno much about how anthemic this place is. But it was one of the cheapest food spot in juneau downtown. Food tastes decent. Got the beef ones. read more

Comfort food that I can't get enough of the dumplings. I have tried both the potato or beef. I love the sour cream and the curry powder.

Disappointing Experience - Not Ready at Open Hours Stopped by for lunch, expecting to grab a quick bite since their posted opening time is 11:30 AM. Unfortunately, upon arrival, the staff informed us that they wouldn't be able to serve food until 11:50 AM. If a restaurant advertises an opening time, customers should reasonably expect that food will be available at that time--not 20 minutes later. If you're on a tight schedule, don't count on this place unless you have a backup plan. Definitely not ideal for a quick lunch break. read more

Very bare bones little cafe that offers two things... beef pelmeni and potato pelmini. I've never had Russian Dumplings before, but after eating these, I understand the satiating comfort that this food provides especially in the harsh northern winters. Soft pillowy dumplings that really are exactly what you expect from a hearty European dumpling. read more

Pel'meni - a sign for a restaurant - Russian Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

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So yummy. We went hiking at the glacier then stopped in for a late night snack. The beef option was amazing. Highly highly highly recommend these pockets of deliciousness. And the sour cream was a nice addition. So glad we stopped in. Menu: Potato or Beef. Big menu I know. But simple is sometimes the best. Atmosphere: Small, loud, good vibes, hard workers. Steaming pots ready to go. **Service was fast for us at 10pm on a Wednesday, but could see how a busy night could happen. Worth the wait. read more

Pel'meni - Beef Dumplings with all the toppings. - Russian Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

INCREDIBLE WAY TO END A DAY OF EXPLORATION! The beef dumplings with all the toppings is to die for. Service is excellent. The atmosphere (and food) makes me think Anthony Bourdain would've loved this place. read more

I had these in Sitka and Juneau. They are amazing! My only regret is now I'm back in my hometown and craving them. read more

Pel'meni - Menu - Russian Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

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Im a tourist traveling through Juneau and I'm also a first generation American with Russian parents that grew up on pelmeni. Obviously my mom makes the best ones but these are pretty pretty pretty good if I may say. Very soft and pillowy and filled with flavor. Not sure how I feel about the curry seasoning, next time I'd leave it off. But if I was drunk or starving or both, this comfort food joint will always hit the spot. And it's pretty affordable too. read more

Pel'meni - Potato and beef - Russian Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

You can have any flavor you like as long as it's potato or beef. And anything you wanted as long as it's dumplings. That's what this place does. Russian dumplings (similar to pirogi). And they do it very well. Very limited seating. You can opt for the toppings, or not. One was curry powder, which doesn't sound very Russian to me. But we had her put on the "standard" stuff that they do, which included curry powder. Very tasty. We ordered one of each, and it filled us up adequately. read more

Amazing place yummy dumplings. We will definitely try them again. The staff was wonderful and took the time to explain about the dumping. read more

Both the potato and beef dumplings were hot and delicious. The service was friendly and excellent. When we go back to Juneau we will definitely go back here again. This is a must stop in Juneau. read more

Quaint little spot! Food was my first time trying, tasted interesting--not my cup of tea but it was still very flavorful and interesting to try. I was feeling very seasick from our cruise though so I can't say much! Otherwise I thought it was a nice hole in the wall spot tucked away along the coast of Juneau. read more

Went there and approached the counter. The person behind the counter asked us to wait until he was done with the current orders, so we stood aside. After 5 minutes of standing by the counter, he was ready to take orders again, another couple was coming in and instead of asking my husband what we wanted , he gestured them forward. Needless to say, we left, do so can't comment on the food, only the chaotic ordering process. read more

Interesting take on pelmeni for sure with the curry and siracha and cilantro. Works really well together. Little bummed to hear they don't make the pelmeni in house anymore but good for them for expanding. read more

No menu, just u and the 2 choices of pelmeni: beef or potato We tried both and they were both scrumptious! Tangy acidity, warm, and so soft and flavorful...So comforting for a rainy day in Juneau. You can't go wrong with either choice! Service was excellent! Loved the cashier! She has great music choice and was so friendly Exterior is so unassuming but this was definitely a memorable place with such delicious and affordable food! read more

Pel'meni - Counter - Russian Near Me - Juneau, Alaska

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