Everything you need to know about eating at Varenik&Pelmen starts right here. Our menu features handmade Eastern European dumplings, traditional pancakes, authentic toppings, and homemade drinks — all served at London food markets with our unique self-service, pay-by-weight concept — also known as pierogi, blini and syrniki.
Pelmeni — Handmade Meat Dumplings
What Are Pelmeni?
Pelmeni are traditional Eastern European meat dumplings — small parcels of thin dough wrapped around a seasoned meat filling, boiled until tender. They are one of the most beloved comfort foods across Eastern Europe, enjoyed for centuries with sour cream, butter, and fresh herbs. At Varenik&Pelmen, every dumpling is shaped by hand using traditional recipes.
Our Pelmeni Fillings
We offer six handmade pelmeni varieties, each with its own character:
Chicken Pelmeni — Light, tender, and delicately flavoured. A leaner option that does not sacrifice taste. Perfect for those who prefer white meat.
Pork Pelmeni — The classic filling. Juicy, rich, and deeply satisfying. A staple of Eastern European dumpling tradition.
Pork & Beef Pelmeni — The gold standard. Pork adds moisture, beef adds depth — the most traditional combination.
Turkey Pelmeni — Lean and flavourful with a Halal-friendly option. A lighter choice with all the taste.
Lamb & Beef Pelmeni — Bold, aromatic, and premium. Rich flavour with a Halal-friendly option.
Kids’ Colourful Pelmeni — Made with natural beetroot and spinach dough. Vibrant, fun, and designed for younger taste buds.
Vareniki — Vegetarian Dumplings
What Are Vareniki?
Vareniki are the vegetarian branch of the Eastern European dumpling family. Larger than pelmeni and filled with vegetables, cheese, or sweet fruits, they are incredibly versatile — spanning from savoury comfort food to sweet dessert. All our vareniki are vegetarian, and several fillings are vegan-friendly. If you have ever enjoyed Polish pierogi, vareniki are essentially the same dish.
Our Vareniki Fillings
Potato Vareniki — The all-time classic. Creamy mashed potato in soft dough — pure comfort.
Cabbage Vareniki — Sweet sautéed cabbage. Light, flavourful, and vegan-friendly.
Cheese & Spinach Vareniki — Creamy cheese with fresh spinach. Rich and nutritious.
Mushroom Vareniki — Deep umami flavour from sautéed mushrooms and onions. Vegan-friendly.
Cherry Vareniki — Sweet, juicy cherries in soft dough. A beloved Eastern European dessert.
Strawberry Vareniki — Seasonal summer treat with fresh strawberries.
Bliny — Eastern European Pancakes
What Are Bliny?
Bliny are thin, golden pancakes — Eastern Europe’s answer to French crêpes. Cooked until delicately golden and filled with savoury or sweet ingredients, they have been a cornerstone of Slavic cuisine for centuries. Our bliny are made fresh and filled with generous portions of traditional ingredients.
Our Bliny Fillings
Spinach & Feta Bliny — Savoury, tangy, and satisfying. Fresh spinach with crumbled feta cheese.
Mushrooms & Onion Bliny — Rich umami mushrooms with caramelised onions. Deep comfort food.
Cottage Cheese Bliny — The timeless classic. Lightly sweetened cottage cheese in a golden blin.
Jam Bliny — Sweet, fruity, and irresistibly simple. Rotating seasonal jam flavours.
Syrniky — Cottage Cheese Pancakes
What Are Syrniky?
Syrniky (also known as syrniki) are golden, pan-fried cottage cheese pancakes — crispy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside. They straddle the line between sweet and savoury and are one of Eastern Europe’s most addictive comfort foods. Think of them as a cross between a pancake and a cheesecake fritter.
Our Syrniky Toppings
Sour Cream — The classic. Cool, tangy sour cream balances the mild sweetness perfectly.
Jam — Sweet fruity burst that transforms syrniky into a treat.
Honey — Golden honey drizzled over warm syrniky. Naturally sweet and elegant.
Toppings — Build Your Perfect Bowl
All toppings are included in your bowl weight — no extra charges. Pile them on and customise your meal exactly how you like it.
Sour Cream — The essential dumpling companion. Cool, tangy, and creamy.
Bacon Bits — Crispy, smoky, and indulgent. A savoury flavour boost.
Fresh Herbs — Chopped dill and parsley. Bright, aromatic, and traditional.
Mushrooms — Sautéed mushrooms for extra umami depth.
Fried Onions — Caramelised and crunchy. Sweet and savoury crunch.
Jam — For sweet dumplings, bliny, and syrniky.
Drinks — Traditional Homemade Beverages
Priced Separately
Our drinks are priced individually — not by weight. Each is made from traditional Eastern European recipes using natural ingredients.
Lemonade — Freshly squeezed, bright and refreshing.
Uzvar — Traditional dried fruit infusion. Naturally sweet, caffeine-free.
Kompot — Lightly sweetened fruit drink. An Eastern European classic.
Kissel — Thick berry drink. Rich, smooth, and unique.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian and Vegan Choices
All of our vareniki, bliny, and syrniky are vegetarian. Vegan-friendly options include cabbage vareniki, mushroom vareniki, cherry vareniki, and strawberry vareniki. All drinks are vegan.
Halal-Friendly Options
Our Turkey Pelmeni and Lamb & Beef Pelmeni are Halal-friendly.
Allergen Information
All dumplings and pancakes contain gluten (wheat flour). Individual products may also contain dairy, eggs, or other allergens. For full details, visit our Allergen Information page.
Visit Us
Find Varenik&Pelmen at London food markets. Check our locations page or follow @eatpelmeni on Instagram for real-time updates. We also sell frozen takeaway packs so you can enjoy our dumplings at home.