Paul's Pel'meni is a perfect example of a place that knows precisely what they're good at, and presents it with confidence and warmth. While a plate full of potato and/or beef dumplings might not sound like an exciting set of options at first, you soon see that Paul's has found a perfectly balanced, unforgettably tasty way of preparing the little bundles, and doesn't try to overwhelm you with options. Portion and flavor were perfectly offset by one another, and you finish your meal incredibly satisfied (and sad, of course, that it's over). So jealous that Madison gets to delight in this small wonder all the time, while visitors like me can only hope our cities wake up and add similar options.