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.

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”!

Ordered one beef dumpling with everything. Was only $9 so a great value. Nice size portion for a light lunch or dinner for most. Plus it’s dumplings so super filling. Got it topped with everything which includes butter spice and a homemade spicy hot sauce. Not to spicy. Open till 1am in the Summer.

These are the dumplings I spent ten years craving. The first day back in Juneau, it was literally my first stop. -Potato or beef option -Excellent prices -Laid back atmosphere -Centrally located