My search for the perfect Polish dumplings in Gdańsk
Pierogi are a religion in Poland, but I’d never been a believer. Could a recce in the charming Baltic city convert me?
TL;DR
- The author had a long-standing skepticism towards pierogi, despite enjoying other Polish cuisine.
- A visit to Gdańsk was undertaken with the goal of finding the perfect pierogi.
- Several restaurants in Gdańsk were reviewed, including Gdański Bowke, Panorama, Mandu, and Stary Młyn, with varied results.
- Innovative pierogi variations, such as charcoal-blackened dumplings with raspberry and chocolate, were encountered.
- A trip to Gdynia led to the discovery of Oberża 86, which served exceptional broad bean pierogi.
- Oberża 86's pierogi, accompanied by a unique wine, were declared the winner, finally converting the author to pierogi.
- The article touches on the cultural significance of pierogi in Poland and the idea of 'babcia's' (grandmother's) recipes.