Pel Meni Dumpling Tzar - Seattle

The pelmeni here are not authentic Russian at all. They added way too much vinegar. While there might have been some intention to create Russian cuisine, the recipe seems to have been lost and forgotten. Food rating: 1/5.

Russian inspired yeah, I can believe that. They took traditional food and turned it into one big meh . If you want to try Russian food, go elsewhere.Food: 1/5

There is a lot to appreciate here. They have a great beer selection and decent vegan/vegetarian options, although I think they could add a few more. The atmosphere is enjoyable and lively. However, I don’t understand why it operates as a walk-up ordering place while charging table service prices. The tipping options even suggest a 20% tip as a baseline, with the chance to tip even more. It seems odd—given the self-service aspect, I think a maximum tip of 15% would be more appropriate.

Awesome dumplings!!! Try the potato dumplings classic style, it's the perfect hangover meal!

I’ve never tasted dumplings quite like these before. The classic one with red sauce is absolutely fantastic!