This cozy counter-serve spot in downtown Madison dishes out hearty Russian pelmeni filled with beef and potatoes, all topped off with sour cream.
"Paul Schwoerer has been operating a one-item dumpling shop, with occasional interruptions, since 2003. There’s nothing else but dumplings at Paul’s Pel’meni — the Russian kind, filled simply, with either potato or beef. It’s the novel way they’re dressed that makes them essential Madison fare: cilantro, curry powder, butter, and a hot sauce/vinegar blend, with a side of sour cream. Sure, you can customize, but come on, live a little. Get the works. It’s supremely lo-fi but stunningly satisfying, and one of a handful of restaurants in post-pandemic Madison still open truly late." - Kyle Nabilcy
"After taking 45 minutes to decide on your outfit, choose a commuting podcast, and find a parking spot to squeeze into, you might not want to make another decision about what to eat. Paul’s Pel’meni makes things easy, thanks to its simple menu with just two choices: potato or ground beef dumplings. Yes, you’ve got a couple choices for toppings—there’s sweet chili sauce, curry powder, butter, and vinegar—but let us make it even easier: Add them all, and get extra sour cream. The restaurant has moved around over the years, and its current home just off State Street has plenty of seating for a casual lunch or dinner. There's also a late-night scene that's mostly college students sharing dumplings and trying to prolong their inevitable hangover." - sarah probst
"After taking 45 minutes to decide on your outfit, choose a commuting podcast, and find a parking spot to squeeze into, you might not want to make another decision about what to eat. Paul’s Pel’meni makes things easy, thanks to its simple menu with just two choices: potato or ground beef dumplings. Yes, you’ve got a couple choices for toppings—there’s sweet chili sauce, curry powder, butter, and vinegar—but let us make it even easier: Add them all, and get extra sour cream. The restaurant has moved around over the years, and its current home just off State Street has plenty of seating for a casual lunch or dinner. There's also a late-night scene that's mostly college students sharing dumplings and trying to prolong their inevitable hangover." - Sarah Probst
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