Slader's Alaskan Dumpling Co. — Restaurant in Searcy

This is the Alaskan themed pelmeni restaurant and hangout in the middle of Arkansas that you didn't know you were looking for.

For those who don't know, pelmeni is a traditional eastern European dumpling (similar to pierogi). Apparently, they came to Alaska before the US purchased the territory.

The dumplings are steamed and covered in melted butter and curry spices. Then they are served in a bowl with available Sriracha sauce and sour cream.

Servings are still a little small for what you pay for, but you do get a unique experience.

True to the name, the restaurant is covered in Alaskan decor. To vie for the Searcy hipster title, they have a stereo setup playing classic rock with boxes of vinyl available. Also a cold brew stand on display to keep studying students awake.

Every college town needs a quirky place to eat that is hard to explain unless you've been there. Visitors should go...

I'm not typically one to write reviews, however for Sladers I made an exception. Sladers is profoundly chill and I would venture to say my favorite place to eat and hang out in Arkansas... And I don't even live in Searcy. If the delicious & hot buttery dumplings are not enough to convince you to come and check it out, perhaps the laid back atmosphere where you can prop your feet up in the comfort of a lounge chair listening to the faint radiance of an old record player will. Sit in, or take advantage of the outside patio under the glow of the hanging string lights to make any night with your friends one to remember. Finally, if you are still on the fence about whether sladers is right for you, consider this. I didn't have to write this incredible long review; but I did. You could be having the same experience that moved me to reach out to you in this way.

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Very chill. Perfect college hangout to just get away and hang out. Menu is straight and to the point: they sell coffee and dumplings. Mind you these are the best speciality Alaskan dumplings I've had this far South. Their house coffee is a great cup of coffee, and their cold brew isn't too shabby either. Spacious area for studying or hanging out with friends, and they don't mind loud groups playing games. They also have a food truck with different dumplings! So if you can track that down, it won't be your regular potato or chicken dumplings; they have a potato AND...