Restaurant in Gdańsk

Pierogarnia Mandu

A much-loved dumpling house handmaking both Polish pierogi and Georgian khinkali.

Reviewed and updated July 2026

Pierogarnia Mandu is a dumpling house in Gdansk with a strong local following. The kitchen handmakes both Polish pierogi and Georgian khinkali, so one table covers two dumpling traditions. That mix, along with the reputation for making them by hand, is what draws the queues.

Pierogi and khinkali to order

The two headline items are pierogi, the filled and boiled Polish dumplings, and khinkali, the larger twisted dumplings of Georgian cooking. Both are made in house. Fillings and the wider menu change, so read the current card at the venue or on its own channels rather than expecting a fixed list.

The dumpling-house atmosphere

This is a popular, casual dumpling restaurant rather than a formal one. Given how well liked it is, expect it to be busy at peak times and be ready for a short wait. It works for a relaxed lunch or an early dinner.

Who Mandu suits

Good for travellers who want handmade dumplings done properly, for families, and for anyone curious to try Polish and Georgian versions side by side. A solid, good-value sit-down alternative to the milk bars.

Where Mandu is and nearby

It sits on the northern edge of the Main Town, within walking distance of the central sights. St Mary's Basilica and the Long Market are a short walk south. For the cheapest traditional Polish food nearby, see Bar Mleczny Neptun. The Gdansk guide has more on the area.

The khinkali sit within a wider 'Dumplings of the World' section that also runs to Russian pelmeni and Asian gyoza and mandu, the Korean dumpling that gives the place its name. The founders picked it up on a culinary trip to South Korea. The Polish pierogi come more than one way too: boiled in the classic style, oven-baked in a yeast dough, or deep-fried, with a separate menu for vegetarians and vegans covering fillings such as tofu or spinach with feta.

The Elżbietańska 4/8 kitchen is the city-centre branch; Mandu also runs sites in Gdynia and in Gdańsk's Oliwa district. The centre restaurant carries a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice 2024 award. Fillings and the wider card change, so read the current menu at the venue or on Mandu's official channels.

Good to know

It is popular and can be busy at mealtimes, so expect a possible wait. Confirm opening hours, the current menu and whether to book on the venue's official channels.

Frequently asked questions

The two headline items are Polish pierogi, the filled and boiled dumplings, and Georgian khinkali, the larger twisted dumplings. Both are made by hand in house, and fillings change, so read the current card.

It has a strong local following, so expect it to be busy at peak times and be ready for a short wait. Confirm whether to book on the venue's official channels.

It sits on the northern edge of the Main Town, within walking distance of the central sights. St Mary's Basilica and the Long Market are a short walk south.

Yes, it is a casual, good-value sit-down alternative to the milk bars, and a good choice for families or anyone wanting handmade dumplings done properly.

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