San Francisco Examiner

"My other fave, pelmeni, Russian boiled dumplings, have thick, tender, handmade noodle wrappers filled with onion-scented ground beef. Gently cooked in chicken broth, they come in a crock with a side of thick sour cream — comfort food at its nurturing best."

Jacqueline Cheung

"The borscht was awesome on a cold wintry day."

Hoodline

"Head to 436 Balboa St. to check out the affordable and tasty borscht."

Kstati

"The pelmeni are succulently satisfying on a cool foggy day, miniature parcels of spicy meat wrapped in delicate dough, served in broth or on their own, topped with fried onions."

Carole Terwilliger Meyers

"Simple boiled Pelmeni dumplings stuffed with ground meat and served with sour cream are a must; they can also be ordered with broth as a soup."

Ryan Basso

"Pelmeni are similar in size and shape to traditional Chinese jiaozi, and at Cinderella, they’re filled with beef and pork, served in a chicken broth with a side of sour cream and sliced rye. Floating in the clean salty broth, these dumplings are soft and savory with a splendid, meaty chew."

Sasha Vasilyuk

"For the most traditional bowl of Siberian pelmeni, it’s hard to find a better place than Richmond District favorite Cinderella. Its homemade pelmeni are served with a side of sour cream or in broth and make for a warm, hearty lunch perfect for a winter day. The dumplings are large and fluffy, and the beef-and-pork filling is the best representation of the Siberian style you’ll find in the city."