Pel Meni Dumpling Tzar

Reviews

• JR

  Jonna Reeder

  3 days ago
  5.0
  Good comfort food (meat or potato dumplings) and friendly service- moderate prices (even low prices for Seattle) - right by the Fremont bridge
• EG

  Eric Gibbs

  4 days ago
  5.0
  There are dumplings, and then there are dumplings that feel like they’ve crossed continents to meet you on a rainy Seattle sidewalk. Under that soft pink canopy — the one crowned with the sleepy dumpling mascot — steam rose from stacked metal tiers like a quiet industrial ballet. Woks hissed. Lids clinked. Propane flames held their steady vigil against the February damp. The whole booth felt less like a pop-up and more like a traveling outpost of something older. I ordered the #1 Meal Deal — orange chicken, potstickers, and fried rice — because if you’re going to test a dumpling vendor, you test the flagship. The orange chicken arrived lacquered and glistening, crisp edges holding their structure beneath a glossy, citrus-sweet glaze that leaned bold without tipping sugary. The fried rice was proper market comfort food: peas, carrot, egg, each grain separate, lightly toasted, the kind of rice that knows it has done this before. The potstickers were golden on the belly, tender on the pleat, that ideal contrast between pan-seared bottom and steamed crown. In a separate cup, dumplings bathed in chili oil and sesame waited like a quieter cousin — supple skins, balanced filling, a measured heat that built slowly rather than shouted. And then, the side buns — pale, cloudlike, split to reveal a dark, savory center — soft as breath, carrying that gentle sweetness that only proper steamed dough achieves. The signage promised Boiled. Steamed. Baked. Handmade & Delicious. It delivered on all counts. There’s something deeply satisfying about food prepared in the open like this — trays, steam towers, woks, coolers, the choreography visible. No mystique, just competence. Rain on the pavement, red-and-white checkered tablecloth, a line forming despite the weather. That’s a good sign. Pel Meni at Capitol Hill Farmers Market doesn’t feel trendy. It feels established — like it has weathered seasons, markets, recessions, and still shows up with steam and heat. Glowing endorsement. Would gladly stand in the drizzle again.
• EM

  ezra mcdonell

  4 days ago
  5.0
  Very delicious dummpies for the eating pleasure
• AL

  Andre Lee

  Jan 14, 2026
  1.0
  Horrible experience will never visit again.
• SS

  Sonya

  Dec 16, 2025
  5.0
  I know reviews are mixed and am only speaking to my experience. We went in and were the only ones there but the one guy working was extremely friendly and got out order out quickly. They have many variations of their dumplings. I had the Razorback and my son had the Kahn, both were very well done and seasoned perfectly. The Nutella dumplings were also delicious. The bacon dipped stuffed vareniki left a little to be desired, slightly over cooked and I think most of the cheese oozed out during cooking. Overall, if you're craving something different and delicious this is a great spot.

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