Pel'meni - Juneau

This little hole in the wall place is absolutely worth a stop if you're in the area. Keep an eye out, it's easy to miss it! The good: It's cheap and it's amazingly tasty food. Love the spices! The meh: It is an extremely small place. The bad: None!

I have never left a review for anything in my life. I created an account for the sole purpose of leaving this review. This is the best thing I have ever tasted in my entire life. I traveled across the country for the scenery of Juneau, and plan on doing it again only to experience Pel Meni. Highlight of my trip to Juneau. From the music selection, to the workers, nothing could possibly be better. Too old to explore the world, too young to explore the galaxy, born just in time to experience the magnificence that is Pel Meni.

We found this was one of the only restaurants open when we arrived at our hotel so late in the evening. Located across the street from the Four Points Sheraton, we weren't sure what to expect, but I asked the chef for the local favorite. Beef or potato dumplings, we ordered a bowl of each and I'd happily eat here again.

I could do without the I could care less attitude from the person working there. She was loudly chopping cilantro for a full minute before even acknowledging us. When I asked for a menu, she bluntly said we have beef and potato . The dumplings were really good though so it was definitely worth it.

Pel’meni is easily one of the best restaurants in Juneau! We were so pleasantly surprised when we got our food you wouldn’t expect much based off what the place looks like, but it’s just wonderful and flavor bomb in your mouth! We got both the meat dumplings and the potato dumplings…each were equally good. We got all the “fixings”, which had all the spices, sauces, sour cream and everything else that made the dumplings so, so good. They are reasonably priced all things considered (I mean, it is Alaska over all and everything is expensive here) and I cannot wait to come again! Whether you’re in Juneau for just one day, or for an entire week, come here at least once for some true authentic Russian food that defies all the stereotypes of Russian food being “boring” and “bland”!