On my 2nd recent trip to Portland, boyfie and I hit up the pods again at Hawthorne Asylum. We both jived with the food options more and I made a beeline to Pelmeni. There's not a lot of Eastern European stuff where I currently live in LA. Only change is that they only offer their "large." I believe it comes with 24 or so dumplings. No options to downsize, but offerings are the same. I got the chicken again with the same condiments as last time: the hot mustard. Added some other stuff on the side like their hot sauce and balsamic vinegar. Tastea as good as I remember! Such a simple meal that's delicious and friendly service as usual. read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Chicken Pelmeni - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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What a cute food truck with Slavic cuisine in the city I recommend trying their pelmeni , kompot, and kvass on tap! There's plenty of seating. A great food truck park. read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My friend from Portland swears by Pelmeni Pelmeni and says she stops by every time she visit home and now I know why. I ordered some of the potato vareniki and holy moly I don't know how I've never had these before! You can't beat a dumpling, especially if it's stuffed with potato and onion and topped with a house made tomato sauce! I asked them to hold the dill which they did not problem. And a small order is like half a pound of these delicious little pillows of joy so eat up! read more

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I tried this cart, which is located in the Hawthorne Asylum pod, yesterday. I had seen them on Instagram and in other people's reviews before so when it was time to decide which cart to order from, this was a no-brainer. I got the small size chicken pelmeni for $10.99. They call your name when it's ready which can be hard to hear if you're seated - I'd recommend they get a beeper. It comes with a sour cream topping, and their two spicy sauces or vinegars are optional. The hot mustard is SO hot but very good. The dumplings are small individually but a hearty amount altogether. The texture is unique for dumplings but typical for pelmeni if you're familiar with them (I'm not, really, only had them a few times). The flavors are mild on the dumpling themselves but the sauces really amp it up. read more

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We tried the Potato Vareniki and were pleasantly surprised! The service was super quick, and the dumplings were light, delicate, and melt-in-your-mouth good. It wasn't anything out of this world, but definitely a solid, comforting, quick bite -- simple, satisfying, and worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

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How awesome is it that you can get pelmeni a food truck? I guess it's Portland, so I shouldn't be surprised. I ordered the chicken pelmeni and they were so comforting and delicious. The dumplings are a great texture and the sour cream and dill so fresh. Make sure to get some of the hot mustard and spicy sauce to kick it up a notch! Both were great additions. I'd be stopping here for lunch a dangerous amount... thankfully there's no danger of that since I live in the Midwest! read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Chicken pelmeni - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've been here twice now and love the food. The pelmeni has a great texture and I like ordering this with all the toppings. The cold sour cream, sauce, and scallions are a great complement to the pelmeni. If you like spicy, be sure to add the hot sauce when you pick up your food. I've ordered the small and large chicken pelmeni from here. I actually prefer the small size because it seems to have a better ratio between toppings and pelmeni. read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Chicken Pelmeni - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Solid pelmeni. But $16 for a "large" but actually quite a small bowl is a little insane. I suggest going to nearby Eastern European grocery stores any buying them in bulk instead. read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Food cart - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We discovered Pel'meni at a little restaurant last year in Sitka, Alaska. I am a complete dumpling freak and always have my eyes open for new flavors and familiar old ones. When I found Pelmeni Pelmeni on yelp, I even signed up for their club and frequently get offers for discounts. We drove up from the San Francisco Bay Area with our 3.5-year-old Shiba Inu dog. When we arrived at the food pod, I kept an eye on our dog while my wife placed our order. After she joined us at our table with the food, I realized that I had forgotten to take advantage of my discount. (sigh) Oh well. At least the food was good. A little thicker than what we remember and missing the butter and hot sauce we had in Sitka but still flavorful. We got the Beef Pelmeni, Potato Vareniki and a Kompot made from Apples, Plums, Cherries and Blackberries. We were disappointed that they did not have any Borscht during our visit. I was looking forward to that with a dollop of sour cream. Still, definitely a food cart worth stopping at. read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Beef Pelmeni, Potato Vareniki and a bottle of Fruit Kompot made from Apples, Cherries, Plums and Blackberries. - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I tried the Chicken Pelmeni Dumplings and a cup of Kvass and was very impressed. The dumplings were delicious and served with a Russian sauce, which I learned is akin to American ketchup, but without sugar. I prefer Pelmeni's version. The Kvass was something I had never tried and it was light and refreshing. Service was friendly and there is plenty of good seating at this food pod. read more

I ordered the beef pelmini on a whim to try for dinner while my son opted for Thai food from another food truck at Oak Tree station. These were cooked fresh after my order was taken and came piping hot. The photo is after we already dug into it. I asked for the sour cream on the side since we were taking them home and not eating immediately there. Very delicious and texture of the wrapper was slightly chewy, not mushy. Cooked perfectly. I will definitely come back again for this. The location I visited is in Camas, Oak Tree station. read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Beef pelmini - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I've been coming to this food cart for years and it's always delicious! I get a mix of potato and chicken which has a great flavor. Their sweet cheese option is delicious and the perfect way to top off the meal. There's usually enough left to have some the next day which is a fun treat! Love this food cart! read more

In the Hawthorne asylum food trunks, this small foodcart serves a unique dish. I have not had a lot of experiencing trying Ukrainian food and was pleasantly surprised with these dumplings. They were flavorful, hot, perfect for a cool rainy afternoon. It tasted great with the dill, tomato, and cream sauce. read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Pelmeni (chicken) - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Delicious and made to order! Because of that, don't come here hungry if you're not willing to wait a bit. There was no one in line when I went and still waited. I got the Chicken Pelmeni with all the toppings. Never had dumplings like this before and I'm glad I tried it out. The dumplings were warm, soft, and tasty. Perfect for the gloomy PDX weather. read more

I really wanted to love this place, as I've been waiting a while to try it, but it just didn't hit the mark for me. I ordered ahead of time online, and when I arrived at the food truck, there was a paper sign on the window that they were closed and would be back soon. It took a long time for my order to be ready -- like over 40 minutes -- and then, when it was, the pierogis were overcooked. I would someday try again, but I was just visiting Portland this time around, and it was a disappointing experience. The order was also way smaller than I'd expected. read more

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BEST DUMPLING I EVER HAD! Friendly staff. Located in Asylum food cart pod with a cozy fireplace. Why go to Din Tai Fung when I can go here?

This is my favorite food truck in the Hawthorne Asylum! Don't let their limited menu food you, their dishes are out of this world. This Russian and Ukrainian comfort food hits the spots on a cold and gloomy day. The portioning is generous and the flavor is top tier. I recommend the beef Pelmeni and the Borsh. It took about 10 minutes from order to pickup and the food truck works were so kind and helpful. You can't go wrong with heading to the Hawthorne Asylum, the ambiance is on point, so social and inviting. read more

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This place was amazing! We ordered both the chicken and beef pelmeni -- each one was fantastic. My partner and I split both dishes, and neither of us was disappointed. There was a little wait, but the staff were super nice. The fire pit in the center of the pod is nice, especially on rainy days. Easily a 10/10 -- this was my favorite lunch in Portland, and we'll definitely be back! Pro tip: give everything a good mix so each dumpling is coated in the delicious sauces. read more

I tried their chicken pelmeni, cooked fresh to order and comes with dill, sour cream and you can add the tomato sauce on top. The dish is simple but it's so comforting eating this. Very good. read more

Although the Hawthorne Asylum area initially looks spooky from the outside, there are many interesting food carts inside and Pelmeni Pelmeni is one of them. This food cart is unique considering it sells Russian styled dumplings. The dumplings are really good -- juicy, have good meaty flavor, and a balance of creaminess from the sour cream/cheese. My friends and I enjoyed them a lot. However, the reason why I would dock a star is because the quantity is very little while the price is around $13 for a large portion (the picture I posted is a large size). The cook/cashier was nice and service was fast because they made an extra batch before we bought. Overall, I think this is worth the experience if you haven't had Russian dumplings, but don't count on getting full from the food. read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Beef Pelmeni (Large) - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Was in Portland in early March (2024) and went to this place and it was stellar. Newly single (both of us) made for a perfect romantic setting that we both salivated over and took dessert back to my favorite hotel (Zags) & ate the dessert in the oversized tub with the lights down low watching Scooby Doo, Mister Kangaroo, and Gilligan's Island. We asked our waitress to pick out the dinner and sides for us and let's just say / smart move. Going back here again & again since her new place is in Portland and we both love desserts in the tub together! read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Date night! - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Came here on a rainy day. Wasn't sure how these would be with the ketchup and sour cream but everything came together perfectly. Highly recommend the chicken pelmeni. read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Chicken Pelmeni - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

First time trying Pelmeni and love it. It was tender, flavorful, and the portion was perfect. My daughter loves pelmeni and has had these in Eastern Europe and said Pelmeni Pelmeni's are on par with those. Had to go back for more ! The staff are very friendly too. read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Beef Pelmeni with the works and hot sauce. Excellent ! - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The beef pelmeni are incredible! Up there with Kachka. I was super impressed with this cart and I highly recommend it

They were decently good, but probably lowest on the list of ones I've tried in other places. They were extra small, and the beef was pretty texturally tight/tense/dense with lots of chewy tendon pieces in it (which i dont dislike but i think others might not like as much). The dough wrapping was also a little thin and a touch overcooked, as there were a few pieces that had broken apart. I love that they had the touch of dill at the end, which most places dont do, but disappointed that it didnt come with hot sauce. Other places Ive tried also come with a spice powder such as curry which I've realized also makes the flavor better (and was lacking here). But overall would have again, just not sure if theres better options in the PDX area, as the other preferred ones I've had were in Seattle. read more

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I have had homemade pelmeni before and I love it. It's like a Eastern European or Russian potsticker. This food truck does a pretty good job and they have some good sauces to go with it. It's a good option for a cheap eat at a food truck. Easy card payment system. I ordered the beef pelmeni. It is quite a heavy meal. read more

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We were visiting Portland over the summer (6/23/2023) and visited pelmeni pelmeni I should have pointed out that my wife is from Kazakhstan. Therefore, we know what authentic pelmeni 's tastes like. The food is really authentic. Service is great. Food tastes great. Recently, we tried all dishes. They were all wonderful. 5/5 I wish I had pics of the food. But you know? The entire food truck area has changed and it is much nicer. I wish's we had something like this in sacramento read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Pelmeni - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Hawthorne Asylum has some great food carts, and Pelmeni Pelmeni is definitely one in the pod that we have come back to when we're in the area. Serving various pelmenis (eastern European style dumplings) topped with fresh dill and sour cream, although they are a far cry from the traditional Chinese dumplings that I enjoy, they are definitely special and delicious in their own right. The dumpling skin is not too thick (which the filling to skin ratio can always make or break a dumpling for me...), and the filling inside is juicy and hearty. Topped with some acidic sour cream, Russian ketchup, and bright dill, the acid cuts through the fattiness of the dumpling itself. The bowls come out fairly quickly and it always feels fresh. It is super convenient to eat while there, or on the go! read more

I was craving a vegetarian borsch and some potato pelmeni - Kachka is wonderful but too rich for what I was looking for. I wanted something tasty, nourishing and a little simple. Pelmeni Pelmeni knocked it out of the park. The food was delicious and even for a "small" the helpings were decently sized. The dining area is cozy and well heated for food cart pod, and the server was friendly! read more

Me (and many other people) waited in line for this place and the young blonde girl put a "be back in 15min" sign on the window, then sat down with her boyfriend for an hour at least in clear sight of the many customers she made come back multiple times and still not get food. If she is not the owner, I would be furious that she blatantly ignored so many customers. read more

pelmeni- i was like why are we in portland but we literally keep eating asian food bruh. we have asian food at home. we NEED to try not asian food. so we ordered the chicken pelmeni at the pelmeni slavic eats place! honestly, i wanted the sweet cheese vareniki but my friends were like sour cream and condensed milk does not sound good together. but fineeeee. i was just curious. so we had to get the savory one instead. honestly, it was really interesting. i wasn't expected the outside dough to taste like that, but the inside tasted just like an asian dumpling. the girl who took my order was very nice and she also made it. i'm happy i expanded my palate and the food was good too! 4.5 stars! read more

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My mom lives far from me so I often miss Russian and Ukrainian food but this place is great. The vareniki are always fresh and hot. The owner was very friendly and he seemed to enjoy what he was doing :) I tried Borsch before as well and it was vegan and delicious. I just wish it was less oily but most people like it that way. Also the portion was so big I only ate half of it, it's very filling. read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Potato Vareniki - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love this place . The pelmeni is freshly made and the service is always great . They serve you up with a smile and I'll be back many more times :) read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Potato Vareniki - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Winter comfort food on the menu, this is your spot! This place is a go to for sure in the colder months. Both the potato.and chicken dumplings have such a rich flavor and while I could easily go through a bunch of them, they fill you up quick. Really nice lady serving somehow has the order ready within 10-15 mins so hardly any wait! read more

It was my first time trying Pelmenis and if you haven't had them either they are russian dumplings. I ended up trying both the chicken and potato pelmenis which run you $7+ up for the 1/2 lb. If you're in a larger group they do sell in 3/4 lb for ~$2 more. On average it will be 15 mins for them to make your order without a crowd so order early if you see lines. As for the dumplings the wrapping has a nice chew and the inside was flavorful. I like how they topped them with plenty of russian ketchup, dill and sour cream. Not what I usually would get on my standard dumplings but they added a nice tartiness to the savory filling. They are perfectly bite sized so easy to share but also easy to eat all at once! read more

Flavorful and fingerlicking delicious! I honestly loved the potato pelmeni more than the chicken but that's my preference! The dumplings were soft and not mushy. The ketchup sauce, sour cream, and dill really complimented each other. They're releasing their beef flavor soon, which I'm ecstatic to try! $8 for a small is totally worth it! Best in town! read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Chicken Pelmeni and Potato Vareniki - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The jewel of Hawthorne Asylum. Pelmeni Pelmeni is consistently delicious no matter what you order. If you're there with friends get an order for the table or just yourself. Everything on the menu makes my Eastern European genes sing. read more

Amazing Russian Pelmeni foodcart in SE Portland! I ordered small borscht and large Pelmeni (beef and chicken combination). Borscht with beef and sour ream was amazing, and also came with a piece of Russian rye bread. Pelmeni order was enough for a big eater like me. I spent $15 + tip for a great meal! A girl who works there (I don't know if she is an owner or not) was very nice and pleasant to talk to. Highly recommend this authentic food cart! Will be back for sure! P. S. DON'T DISCRIMINATE AGAINST RUSSIAN SMALL BUSINESSES! THEY DIDN'T START A WAR IN UKRAINE! THEY ARE JUST TRYING TO MAKE A LIVING! read more

Fantastic. Unique to the American pallet but taste like childhood to me. Great service and the Kvas was a perfect accompaniment. Also, wonderful customer service. Very polite and friendly. read more

Glorious bowl of dumplings! Pelmeni, a russian dumpling. Pelmeni is described as more of a ravioli. I instantly fell in love with pelmeni when I tried it during a trip. So happy that Portland has an amazing Pelmeni food truck. I love the beef dumpling! Its topped with russian ketchup, dill, green onion and sour cream! The magic is grabbing a side of white or balsamic vinegar. I drowned my bowl in balsamic vinegar, it was yums! You'll want to order the large size. Theres also options of chicken, potato or cheese fillings! read more

Pelmeni Pelmeni - Beef pelmeni - Russian Near Me - Portland, Oregon