Broadway Food Palace

Great selection of traditional Russian food and groceries. I normally come there before holidays to get traditional salads and cooked food. Prices are fairly reasonable and for the most part I can find almost everything I need . Glad that there is such a store in NJ

The deli food was awful. Rice was not fully cooked and the meatballs were over salted.

Nice convenient store with parking lot on the back side , many russian products.

Has most of what we miss from our youth in Eurasia--rye bread, smoked sausage, creamy cheese, pickled tomatoes and onions, tvorog, buckwheat, manka… only suggestion is to stock thick rice for plov (Uzbek or Turkmen)

I shopped at this store since the day it was open. The food and quality was always great. Recently late 2023 multiple times the cold cuts were rotten, the worse part is it was cut it and covered with fresh layer on top. The Kani salad twice had to throw out the same day it was purchased same for liver past. The chicken kabob very salty impossible to eat became hit or miss, the bread was sold to me once it was hard as a brick. It is very upsetting to see the food be sold knowing it is past the expiration date. I live 20 min aways car ride - going back to return it would not make sense. Unfortunately will have to start driving to Net cost and no longer shop here. Please ask to show you the cold cuts prior allowing them to cut it for you.

Sorry I didn't go here but I did go to the market next door, which I absolutely love their produce and fruit and nut products. I used to live in that area in North Jersey, so we traveled up there today to get Polish food from the Golden Eagle on Lanza Dr. So we stopped over to this store which is next to the Russian speciality market, its like a farmers market. Love this store very much and miss getting my vidallia onions from there so I stocked up. The Russian speciality store is very nice too, I had been in there a couple of times.

I love the food! Tastes great! Fresh cooked food never disappointed! Having said that, Remember to take a cart if your shopping and a number if your getting the delicous fresh made food at the counter. One thing is the staff is not very friendly. I'm american and everytime I go in the store I feel like Im not welcome. Maybe I would buy more food more often if I felt welcomed. I would accept a simple smile if they were able to. Nonetheless, its excellent food. Give it a try, you wont be disappointed.

Good selection of products and everything purchased here has been great (especially deli items). Definitely a must for anyone within reasonable travel distance who has an appreciation for Eastern European foods.

This has a nice selection of Russian and other Eastern European food items. We bought some of their prepared foods like Hungarian beef goulash, cabbage rolls stuffed with chicken and rice, as well as lamb and beef pierogis. They have nice cakes, chocolates, ice cream, smoked fish, all kinds of sausages and cheese, roast pork, chicken shish kabobs, fruit juices, teas etc. The prices are fair too. My kid and I found the beef goulash and the lamb and beef pierogis/meat pies very delicious. The cabbage rolls were so-so.

The service it's OK I will not say the best. The stuff I bought is not even the real stuff I did not like it.

A bit slow when you get to the cashier but they have good selection of Eastern European food and delicatesen.

Have been going to that store for many years. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The store has a variety of products: from bakery to cooked food and all the other products that you might need on the daily basis.

In the Fair Lawn area, there aren't really many options for authentic Russian food and groceries. This is it. The selection here is surprisingly good considering the size of the place. The staff here can be a bit slow to help as well, depending on how busy the store is. Bottom line, this place fits the bill if you're looking for authentic Russian food and groceries in the area.

Almost Everything In Here Is Processed, Smoked, Pickled, Canned Or Dead Prepared Food Is Sodium Heavy Imported Sugary Mystery Soft Drinks Loaded With Artificial Coloring This Old School Style Eastern European Food Is Just Bad For You So Why Eat Smoked Sodium Nitrate Laced Fatty Meat? Regular consumption of bacon, kielbasa, sausage, hot dogs and processed meats hike cancer risk by 67% due to chemical preservatives. While the study did not specifically name sodium nitrite as the cause of the heightened cancer risk, the huge spike in toxicity and cancer risk can only be explained by something added during the meat processing. It's been known for years that sodium nitrite consumption leads to leukemia in children and brain tumors in infants, sodium nitrite also promotes colorectal cancer as it passes through the digestive tract. The results of the study were announced at the annual gathering of the American Association for Cancer Research. In addition epidemiological studies indicates a statistical correlation between the increased occurrence of cancer of the intestinal tract and the frequent intake of smoked foods. The lack of any personable quality's by the employees here make this place uncomfortable, rude and arrogant are not great traits for a staff in any business. The "grey market" stuff in jars, boxes and cans is very suspect in it's ingredients & nutritional value. This kind of food is out of place in today's world with customers being more educated in proper nutrition. As for the meats the source of the beef is not made available, I know what cut it is by looking at it but information like USDA grade, hormone free and what was the cow fed are crucial information for me in selecting any livestock for my consumption. Some fresh fruit or vegetables would give you one more block in the food pyramid, but again this "palace" is focused on questionable meats and processed packaged goods. Save Yourself And Eat Healthy!

Bought some Russian food and drinks there. Food was obviously not fresh and the soda drinks literally exploded while opening. The taste of all food and drinks is sour which means it is right on the due date or behind it. Once I complained about it I was given all the possible excuses by the manager, but nothing was changed or returned. Don't get yourself severe food poisoning with questionable quality and expiration day food with these cheapskates. It is not worth it.

They're still setting up, but it's looking delicious inside. We were waiting for dinner from Juicy Platters down the road, so we walked on over (about 30 seconds up the block) to buy a drink for our meal and to check out the commotion. This Russian-esque/European specialty market is still in the process of opening, but I'm happy with what I see. These fair-lawn Ruskees(sp?Pc?) house some interesting dishes. We saw smoked pork loin, handmade chicken sausages, even some tongue. It looks intimidating but at the same time very Mmmmm. (definitely trying some of these out) They offer Kefir milk, side salads, and foreign sodas (not crazy expensive either). I got a bottle of Russian soda...it had no discernible English writing on it. However, I was in luck, its logo was picture of a smiling golden cartoon boy holding a shimmering key...I figured this was a good sign. Kid looked happy. So, I tried the soda. After suppressing the urge to overthrow the government for communist purposes, I realized the soda tasted a lot like Ramune soda(the one with the marble). It was double the size of a ramune for only $1.29. Can't argue with that. They had fair prices, unique selections of food, and healthy side salads. This place isn't for everyone though, you have to have a sense of adventure when you buy something and don't really know what it is. Plus the in house butcher may be too much for some. Look for the Warhol Soup Cans and Caviar on Broadway, that's their sign.

Great selection of Russian (& other) goods, including: fresh baked items, salads, meats, and pre-made & packaged goods. Friendly and helpful staff. Convenient parking.

A bit creepy in here. Deli next to Mei Sushi has better stuff. People here aren't too nice Better choices in the area. They sell a lot of good products though (that liver.) Special note to the desserts, very good napoleon.

Generally good service and traditional Russian meals. They have a large variety or desserts, deli meats, smoked/dried fish, cheese, hot prepared foods. The Blinchiki are always hot , always fresh. The staff is generally friendly. The store is usually crowded, always take a number and wait to be called. I highly suggest taking a walk all the way down and working your way back so you get everything you want and don't miss when they bring something hot out. Freezer has a good variety of pelmeni. It helps if you speak the language , but if you don't - someone ( if not the staff themselves) will be able to help. There is also a nice variety of Russian candy. The store is small but it has a lot to choose from. I would recommend it. Sometimes the wait can be long, the parking is available but get packed quickly.

Disgusting, terrible, i don' recommend buying ready food, especially fish, impossible to eat, insides are not cleaned, very bitter, threw it in the trash

I enjoy this store because it sells foods I've never seen anywhere else. I am American and have found the staff friendly. Here's a tip--if you want the salespeople to smile at you, smile at them first. It makes me chuckle that the staff assumes all the customers speak Russian. Since I'm not inclined to travel to Russia on vacation, I enjoy visiting this store and making believe I'm in Russia for 10 minutes.

Went in today to buy cheese. The workers were not wearing masks! In the midst of a pandemic, what the hell are they thinking? The new cashier, a woman, had to be told by me to put her mask on. And the person to whom she was speaking, was not wearing a mask either. Where's the owner? Manager? Why is it permitted?

I've recently been to this grocery store. There is a wide range of cereals, pasta, meat, and sweets. I have to notice that there are empty counters in the nearest stores but not here. I was surprised to see such a great choice of ready food. It tastes just like home food. That's great! Thank you guys! Highly recommended place!

Um...excuse me - CLOSED? I was there today. It was a pilgrimage - I've wanted to shop there at leisure for ages, but was never able to carve out the time. I'm so glad I was able to make the time today. BE WARNED - this is about as Russian Specialty as it gets, and Russian Specialty is NOT for the faint of heart. But with my beloved Eagle Provisions a memory, and as a fan of both cooking and eating this sort of food on occasion (I'm Ukrainian, Polish and Slav by birth) this place is a GOLD MINE. Palmeni (meat dumplings), Vareniki (potato dumplings) are just the tip of the glorious iceberg of their dumpling freezer. So many kinds of kolbasy my head was spinning. Kolbanasy too - in pork AND veal. Brown bread - YES, folks, BROWN BREAD. Caviar, a bakery your Baba would love and fish, fish - ye GODS, the bits I would have taken home for soup tonight had I the presence of mind to bring a cooler bag! I can see some of your eyes glazing over with confusion - let me make this clear: if you DON'T know Russian food, this isn't for you. And if you KNOW Russian food, but don't know Russian, you're going to have to ask for help... and this is a challenge here, as these are real Russians AND... this is real Russian food. I'd say 90% of the packaged food - including the most exquisite aisle of smoked fish of all varieties is labeled in Cyrillic. PLUS (another challenge) their extraordinary deli counter of salads and prepared meals (golubky like I make myself!) labels their food in Russian terms - up to and including hummous (which is spectacular). I suggest you bring a Russian out for a day trip and comb the aisles - but with my caveats under advisement. This is the Russian version of Chinatown, folks, and if that makes your heart leap - like it does mine - Broadway Food Palace is open, alive and well, !!!!

The store is most definitely not closed. I shop here on a regular basis, mostly for the salads, and it's open everyday. Unlike the two other russian stores nearby, the Broadway Food Palace is pleasantly spacious. The hot food is ok, but I think it is a bit overpriced. They do have a very nice dairy section though, with some unusual, and interesting selections always showing up, like organic goat milk for example. They also have a mini butcher shop! I mean come on, where else do you see that. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

I had chance to talk with owner recently . She is very rude and she is not customer friendly. And I also read threat today: "We will not serve customers without basket".

This place is not closed! Shop here on weekly basis for Kefir, spices, salads, home made soups. Their deli is very good and fresh. They also provide catering, all my large parties at home are catered from here, very good food from Mango Lobster salad to duck foe gras. For cold cuts, they are not the best as they do not make any of their sausages, better go to B&B on River rd in Fair Lawn, though these things will kill you.

Pretty good Russian deli with a large selection for this side of the river. Can get chaotic at times and the customers, usually Russian expats, think that this is a free for all.... Like in Russia. You get my drift. It is old school and gets those types of customers (grouchy and pushy). I like the food, but for real...could the clerks speak English a little better? Ordered something from the deli counter today and it wasn't until I got home that I realized they put the wrong thing in the box.... Aside from the communication issues, I think the owners seemed quite friendly... I will go back.

I was a client of that store for a very long time. However, I am very dissapointed to write that type of review. The place is extremely unfriendly and not customer oriented. I will never receive what you want, becuse they have "RULES". Ruke is simple - they must to sell you a worst piece of anything. It could be lefyover of salad, leftover of cold cut, leftover of cookies. Today I was trying to buy "zapekanka" - very famous in that place. The slaesgirl took one piece, that had burnt corners, then she selected another piece of the same type, which is also only 70% good and the rest has to be dropped. I asked for management and was presented with another girl, who said - there are rules. Basically, the rule is, for MY MONEY - they sell what THEY WANT. I would like to draw attention to this place of organizations like Better Bussiness Bureau and city officials. They should be closed since they cannot serve customers at all

Very disappointed. Came in on Saturday purchased over 50$ worth of items yet 2 of them were spoiled. One item had mold on it I was so disappointed because this was my favorite dessert when I was a child and I was really looking forward to having it. The other was my favorite salad (olive) and I have to say it was horrible it also tasted like it was spoiled and too much mayo, maybe it was the mayo that was spoiled. The dessert cost $4.99 and the salad was over $8.00 I wanted to go back and complain but it's kinda out of my way I would waste more on gas. Super disappointed.

My Russian friend who I used to work with used to bring me caviar and blini from this place. Husband and I went last week. Need to go back because we ate all the caviar. I thought the place was cool. Wasn't feeling too great and it was crowded on a Saturday but I'm thinking of going today (Super Bowl Sunday). Lots of prepared food and I'll bet their stuffed cabbage is better than my Mom's. The caviar and blini with a bit of full fat sour cream is a little bit of heaven.

If anyone knows or heard about service in the former Soviet Union, or rather lack of service, then call the store. The answer to every request is a "Nyet". No, we cannot make it. No, we cannot prepare it and for you to pick up. No, we don't have enough people. No, this and no that. How about learning to actually Help your customers so they come back?

I don't know of any other 'Russian food' store that makes crepes better than this place. They are my favorite! Try the "french" - mushroom and chicken, or "russian" - with chicken or sour cherry.

I migrated from Russia over 35 years ago (most people don't even cinsider me a Russian anymore) and shopped in almost every Russian/European deli stores between the two coasts. I found this place to be very much up to my standards and love to come here (from Manhattan) to try something processed, smoked, pickled, canned (read comments from Mick above) because it tastes soooooooo good! Recommend to everyone!!! P.S. A few more smiles from the staff would be a plus.

My family has shopped here for about 3.5 years. I think everyone has different tastes and this store works hard to offer quality and variety at a fair price. I have to disagree with previous comments about the meat department. It is like an old fashioned butcher shop. Excellent cuts and fresh -- my hubby comes from a farm family in the Midwest and would know! As far as the staff goes, my family and I treat all people with respect and get it in return. Just because people of a different background than me, does not make them rude. In fact. the staff will answer questions about products and labels -- You just need to ask! Everyone has different tastes in foods so you need to try a market and judge for yourself. Please don't be deterred by one overbearing opinion. I grew up in house where we were exposed to all types of foods so I love the Broadway Palace. I would not buy veal or kielbasa anywhere else!

I been visiting this store since day they are open. And (I am not Russian) food is great for a NORMAL person with a NORMAL taste. Have not seen anything as somebody mentioned from 'grey' market. Yes, there are a lot of different cans I can not read - but I do not look at them. Try there home made food and you do not need a kitchen in your house. It is so great. Dave

Terrible customer service. If you accidentally break something, they will force you to pay for it, and never apologize or take a responsibility. Very much like a soviet style customer service. Had a bad experience there and will try to avoid this store. There are other Russian stores in the area with the similar products and much better quality and freshness.

Visit this place if you would want to experience customer service that was provided back in Socialist Russia. Extremely rude sales girls, who do not hesitate to share their opinion about you as a customer, especially if they think that you don't speak Russian (for better or worse, I do). If you want to try similar cold cuts, cheeses, pastries, and canned foods, B&B in Fair Lawn has the same assortment. Their customer service is much better, though.