When people queue in line for over an hour to eat perogi: Restaurant Pierogarnia Mandu (4. September 2021)
Since pierogi are one of the typical Polish dishes, we decided to try one of the most recommended places in town and went for the Pierogarnia Mandu and were super lucky since we were queuing literally 30 seconds. The picture changed over time quite a bit. In any case, once we were placed, we were attended by a very lovely waitress who was so damn friendly and swift that you couldn’t wish for any better. We ordered the “sour rye flour soup with two kinds of sausage, fried bacon, potatoes and a hint of horseradish” (10 PLN) to share which was perfect to warm up after a 3 hours city tour when it was relatively cold. And the soup was not only warm but also quite rich and filling.
Of course, then it was time to try what they are famous for – their dumplings. When we asked if the dumplings are big, the waitress said that they are not that big. Well, I beg to differ since they are actually quite huge. We went for the “traditional dumplings (hand-minced beef and pork topped with white onion and fried bacon)” (27 PLN) which were rich in flavor and great due to the onion and the fried bacon on top. A truly luscious experience, however, also a rather filling one.
The second kind of dumplings we tried were the “traditional dumplings (hand-minced wild boar meat finished with creamy mushroom sauce)” (29 PLN) which were even heavier but also tasty with the creamy mushroom sauce.
Overall, there are about 20 different dumplings you could try. Unfortunately, you always have to order a batch of 10 (at least) which makes trying all of them kind of difficult. We had asked a few times if there wasn’t a chance to get a “mixed dumplings platter” and this was, unfortunately, denied. Which is a pity from a food experience perspective but is understandable keeping in mind that the dumplings are freshly prepared in the kitchen in which you can peek into when you enter the restaurant.
As initially mentioned, the waiting line increased drastically over time and you would have to wait for at least 45-60 minutes to get the pierogi. I think, it’s worth the wait but considering the temperatures that day, I would not queue that long.
In any case, when you’re in Gdansk you should definitely put the Pierogarnia Mandu on your to do list and make sure you do not arrive at peak hour since then it’s definitely gonna be a long-term waiting game. But, definitely worth trying!
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Contact Details:
Restaurant Pierogarnia Mandu
Elżbietańska 4/8
80-894 Gdańsk (PL)
Tel.: +48 58 340 55 44
E-Mail: kontakt@pierogarnia-mandu.pl
Homepage: http://www.pierogarnia-mandu.pl
About the Author: Sven
I started the blog in October 2009, while living in Milan which I definitely consider to be one of the food capitals of the world. I was in touch with food since my early childhood (as my father is a former chef). Whenever I can, I travel the world to discover new places, to meet people but mostly to try local dishes and to find hidden gems! If you know a place worth going, please drop a line to: info@thediningexperience.org.
Currently, I am a member of the following food-related associations: Chevalier @Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Zurich-Ville; Membre Gourmet Dégustateur @Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs [OMGD]; Gesellschafter @Goldener Fisch and Member @Slowfood Convivium Zurich City. 
