Aaaah...nostalgia. Pel'meni went away for a little bit in the 2000s, but overall it's been in Madison for years. Simple concept, good execution. You get either potato only dumplings or a meat and potato mix. Nothing else except rye bread as an optional side. Best to eat immediately before they clump. It's fast, fresh, and fills you up!
Occasionally I feel like it takes an unusually long time to get the dumplings. It's prompt, but the noodles are steaming in the pot all the time, so preparation involves simply putting the dumplings in a container and adding sauce and cilantro.
You won't go wrong with dumplings as a fast meal!