Imperial Market & Deli

Great kosher supermarket plus a deli

My husband and I visited here for the first time today and we loved it. Very friendly workers too. We will definitely be back to try some more food.

Thank you Imperial for a fantastic catering job while at a conference in Phoenix this week. The amount of selection and variety for each meal was so generous and tasty and thoughtful. Snacks of every type and drinks, it was a really good kosher meal, and each one had so much included.

I absolutely love this place and the people who are running it are amazing and so very friendly and welcoming. I will forever be coming here to buy stuff to eat. My son and I loved their food.

Great establishment for all your Kosher food needs. I like visiting this market-deli whenever im on 7th street. Baruch Hashem.

This place is amazing. The food is fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. Their deli sandwiches are packed with quality meats, and the market has a great selection of specialty items. The staff is friendly and helpful. Definitely a must-visit for great food and a welcoming atmosphere!

Great deli and grocery items. Helpful service.

This is a small store with kosher goods. They had a small deli there where you can get various foods from behind the glass counter and they also make sandwiches in the back. I got a corned beef sandwich which came with some coleslaw and pickles. The sandwich was really good and tasty so was the slaw and pickles I think they make them in house. I also picked up a brownie and a cookie for dessert. Really happy with my lunch here cool little store and deli.

When I was there I will tell you that they looked like a place I would love to eat! You know one of those family businesses you love to go to. Unfortunately for me what I spoke to the gentleman behind the counter and asked if I could get a sandwich, I was told I could not because they were too busy fulfilling orders for whichever Jewish holiday that was happening! Don't get me wrong he was polite, so I understand. I went across the street and had a great sandwich. I will try them next time when I am in the area. Look for an update soon! As luck would have it, I found myself driving by the Imperial Market and Deli, shortly after posting my initial review. So here you go. I talk with Johnathan and asked if they could make me a sandwich. He said yes and we were off. I ordered the Pastrami, Corned-beef, and Roast-beef, I stared with the Pastrami on rye with simple yellow mustard. (Sorry folks no deli mustard for me.). and it was unbelievably good, moist and very tender. Then I moved on to the Corned Beef again on rye, with yellow mustard. And again a great sandwich. Lastly I was going to try the Roast Beef also on rye. When ordering this one I learned something about Koser. I asked for the meat and cheese on the sandwich. It is not Kosher to eat the meat and cheese together. Which I did not know! So to be fair, I added pepper jack cheese and light mayo to one half and left the other half exactly as it was made. Cut each half in half again and tried them both. The half without the cheese was great, but to be honest I liked it even more with the mayo and cheese. All and all this was a great experience and I will definitely be returning! Thanks Johnathan!

Never eaten here. Just shopped for products. The prices are ridiculously high. They are clearly gauging the public. I moved here from California 2 weeks ago I shopped in Isreali markets there, I know prices. The prices here are QUADRUPLE what they are there... how dare you? I guess the payment on the Mercedes each month is quite high, huh?

Really wanted to like this place more than I did. The kasha varnishkas weren't great and unbalanced, and the kugel had thin noodles instead of the traditional wider noodle. Taste wasn't great either. They have a large variety of items including frozen gefilte fish, Joyva candy, bagels -- not sure where they came from but some were great and some weren't, frozen chopped liver which was gross and watery. Wish they had more fresh foods. Staff wasn't particularly friendly nor helpful.

We ordered some Passover foods and I was impressed with how well-seasoned the potatoes were. The chicken fingers were also great and you could barely tell they were kosher for Passover! The charoset was smoother than I usually make it but just as delicious. Really good service and they even offered to help me get the groceries to my car.

I love going to Imperial Markets! Each time you enter you are welcomed and asked if you need help. I was making chopped liver and needed the raw chicken livers, theirs are amazing!

Yelp asked me to post a review. Never been there but they get 5 stars for guilt. Shalom

We stocked up here for stay recently... had all the stuff you would expect and want, plus a decent selection of prepared foods. Its small and pretty packed in there, not sure if they ever get too busy, but service was good, pricing was reasonable, and we got everything we needed!

We were able to find Gabila's Potato Knishes and bought quite a few. After making a few of them, we noted that they were crumbly and not the usual taste or texture compared to the ones we get elsewhere. Perhaps not kept frozen throughout their journey. My husband bought the stuffed cabbage for take out. It was overly sweet and the meat inside was flavorless. We would not buy that again. They have many, many kosher items in the store which are probably not found elsewhere.

The best local kosher deli in Phoenix. Love the fresh foods. Also the hotdogs: Sabretts,Nathan's,Hebrew National,,Vienna Neef,NY knishes, fresh foods. Zack the son is great, dad & mom.

I am giving the market 4 because it's the only one if it's kind I have found. You have to look at product dates because we have had rancid baked goods and some bad canned olives. They are fairly helpful and nice. My husband likes the Cholent but I think their homemade food is just ok. Saying this I certainly will go back there and just check dates. I have been calling in orders and they bring it to the car. I can't wait to go in myself.

Made a special trip to here before the airport and was so excited for a great sandwich but all I got was a cold schnitzel sandwich :(

Great service and products. The meat here is delicious. The frozen meals are also tasty. Sweets also sold here.

Second season we have come to Scottsdale Arizona for part of the winter -- If you keep Kosher this is the only place around these part to get wonderful kosher prepared food and meat -- The lamb chops I got were terrific and while expensive not nearly as expensive as the kosher butcher in Chicago -- They cut to order rib steaks on site and while I waited -- They have a nice assortment of kosher groceries and the service was done with a smile and they were a pleasure to deal with --- Will be back for sure ---

The scent of fresh bread baking filled my nostrils as I walked in the shop side of this little neighborhood store (restaurant was already closed). About 1 hour later after a plethora of questions and 2 bags filled with house made and jarred, frozen and refrigerated goodies I jumped in the car to take a bite of the meat "cigar" and one of the boregas ($1.49 each or $0.99 each if you buy 12 or more) First impression: Hmmmm....these really are meant to be eaten warmed up so will wait to get home and try them again. My overall impression of the shop is they cater more to the neighborhood (as all good shops do don't they? (*_^.) There's a good amount of folks nearby who are not Phoenicians, eat halal and are looking for the brands that remind them of home. So, to me that's what is primarily offered and the price point reflects that. As with all stores you will pay a premium for imported items I did find a couple packages items that were fairly good deals. Such as the tofutti sour cream was only $3.99 and a pack of frozen perch was $6.99. I would've spent less if I had not purchased the house made goodies, but my overall experience was very good and everyone from the shopkeep to the lady whipping up fresh bread were more than happy to indulge my queries. As for other comments made about pricing I think for the neighborhood it's about right + the name of the store is Imperial Kosher Market not Discount Kosher Market ;p If you are really looking for a supermarket there is one across the street that offers generic food offerings ;) p.s. The boregas do taste better warmed up :)

Ordered a Shabbat dinner to go from here recently when I was in town visiting family... I know I'm spoiled living in LA, but wow. Would not recommend- the brisket was terrible, and bland doesn't even begin to describe the sides- zero flavor, zero seasoning. Even the challah was bad, seriously how do you mess up bread? It tasted old. Next time I'm bringing food from Los Angeles. There aren't a lot of kosher options in Phoenix, so if you must eat kosher and go here, I'd stick to the prepackaged food and NOT order anything off the menu. Regardless, don't expect much.

Nice people and pretty ample selection took of kosher products- especially when it comes to proteins. It's cool that they have a ready made hot foods section so that people don't have to cook for Shabbos if they don't want to, yet still have a fully realized meal.

It's a great kosher market find amidst the hundreds of stores without the best food stores in The west valley. Staff are friendly and willing to share information about other similar finds!!! Go and check it out!!!

Well since my visiting cousin had to eat kosher we checked out this joint down in Phoenix. The dining room was empty at 5:30 and it is not a cozy spot either, kind of cluttered and unfriendly. The prices for some food are a bit high including my $15 chicken stir fry, which consisted of a few veggies (some overcooked) and some below average chicken in a strange light peanut sauce with white rice. My cousin's double burger ($13) was a normal burger as far as I could tell. My major issues at this place include not much made fresh as they feature frozen falafel and deli-sliced Corned Beef and pastrami. I think there is a big difference between kosher places and places that serve Jewish food like Chompie's, plus Phoenix has about three Kosher restaurants, so it is not an area of food that gets much love in the valley. Good thing my cousin picked up the bill.

Drove from the east valley very over crowded, the folks working there were not very friendly felt like we are bothering them. They had nice selection compared to other places.

Stopped in here for breakfast with my friends, and ordered the breakfast burrito. If you got a chance, buy it! It was the perfect combination of freshly melted cheese and veggies in a panini style burrito. The people serving us were so kind and welcoming, and there's a nice market inside with international foods to take home.

Great place for kosher eaters The place contain the restaurant and the deli and the market They serve kosher food. Family own and operate business Very reasonable price. Most competitive for kosher in AZ Best pita with schnitzel sandwich in USA All products are %100 kosher. Highly recommend If you see some bad reviews. Here. Don't read them. Jewish always complain Like my father use the say in iidish " If you don't cry, you'll not grow up"

I'm writing to make a comment on all the yelpers here who criticize this place for its high prices, one going to the extreme of saying he was "raped." Glatt (strictly) Kosher food is, by nature, very esoteric, hard-to-find, and produced in small amounts for the ultra-Orthodox religious. This is the ONLY market in the whole state of Arizona that procures most of what they sell from Brooklyn and Israel because their clientele is so small and specialized. If you're not an Orthodox Jew, this store is not in business to serve you and you can shop ANYWHERE else and pay less! You complainers are like someone with a Chevy who wanders into a Lamborghini dealership and bitches about the high prices on parts! Go to Walmart!

This is the best kosher market in the Valley. Outside Arizona you might find a better selection, but this is the best here. Imperial is run by Dad and two sons. Everyone is friendly and helpful. No attitude. Many places will treat you like you're ignorant if you aren't a regular and need to ask questions. Not here. Genuinely nice guys. It is a very small shop, nearly crammed with goodies without being overstuffed. They carry the complete Simply Bread line. Sometimes they run out of these items, but they will let you know when the next delivery will be. The challah rolls make for great sandwiches. Deli meats include a large variety of turkey based products, so it's possible to avoid beef if you like. Turkey breast, smoked turkey breast, turkey salami, turkey pastrami, turkey bologna, etc. They also make sandwiches to go but I've never had one. In addition to the usual stock of Kosher food, the owners import several fresh Israeli foods, including hummus. This is the main reason for the fifth star. The imported selection is great fun and discovery. Unfortunately, the choices are not always predictable, so I might go in for hummus and it won't be there, but something new might have come instead. There are also Israeli spices, jams, chocolate (including dairy-free chocolate), and wines. Breakstones whipped butter and Temptee cream cheese are in the cold case. I also like that they package fresh chicken wings. I used to buy the IQF wings, but they are never as good as fresh. A good BBQ sauce and wings. Thank you Imperial Market.

The atmosphere was very happy and welcoming. The man who helped me couldn't have been nicer and helped me when I couldn't pronounce anything. I would definitely recommend you come here. The prices are amazing as well!

This review is for the kosher market, not for the adjacent restaurant, which I have never tried. I drive 20 miles to get here a couple of times a month. Why? Not for the prices, which are in line with other kosher stores in this area, but definitely not cheap. Not for the ambiance, which is clean but crowded and a little disorderly. Here's why -- Imperial Kosher tries to serve the needs of the kosher community in a very small store, and it succeeds. Selection is surprisingly large for such a small space. They seem to have most of the essentials, including meats, cheeses, and a full service deli. Most importantly, somebody has spent time trying to get good quality products on the shelves; not everything marked kosher is something you would enjoy eating, but Imperial has found a lot of worthy items. Don't be afraid to try a brand you don't know well. This is a true family place, so don't expect supermarket-like efficiency. But do expect friendly service and people who care about their customers. IMPERIAL: Suggestion for your restaurant. At off hours, anyway, consider making it into a self-service coffee/tea bar. Make some reading materials available, sell a few pastries. Maybe your customers will hang around for a while. You could be a cool meeting place.

Four of us went to Imperial for lunch,,, never been before. The people were nice, the place was quiet, it was a Sunday. ALL at our table were very impressed with the quality of the food and the service left nothing out ! We will definitely be going back and we told them when we left ! We'll be back and the market is amazing also... the prices are a bit high but the kosher aspect makes for more food testing and high prices are just to be expected. We had a great experience all around.

I visited yesterday, and I have to say that I was impressed. My first time here, and the guys working were very helpful and answering any questions I had. I had recently converted to Judaism, so I've been trying out a bunch of new foods and recipes. I purchased some varnishkes while I was here. It was delicious. I will definitely be back. Thank you for putting up with my questions. Will recommend this place. Shabbat Shalom.

The Owner is sweet And kind. Good product selection. Good customer service. Always provide a bag of ice so I can travel Delicious homemade borekas stuffed cabbage kasha varnishes Love their variety is frozen gefilte fish and kiska Lots of parking and fresh Challah and rolls. Desserts and lots of Israeli products

It's a really great store run by really nice people till you get raped by the ridiculously marked up prices

Great place for Torah Observant folks to get clean meat, etc. Good place to have lunch - I just wish that I did not live so far east otherwise, I would be a regular! Oh - almost forgot! The reason I give them four stars instead of five is because they over-price their products. Be prepared to shell out the dough for a little... but at least its kosher. If there was real kosher competition in this valley they would not survive with exorbitant prices. Nevertheless, the folks at this deli are really nice people and helpful. I highly recommend this shop.

My sister was in town and had special ordered a tub of grated Parmesan cheese from IMPERIAL KOSHER and was told it would be in today before she ordered it and stayed an extra day. She no longer could stay extra time because of a death of a family friend in San Diego and wanted to visit with them. She is now told it won't be in as agreed and now that she has canceled she is ban from ordering kosher foods. Realizing a proprietor has a right to discriminate to their patrons even though she was never told there was a chance that it may not make it by then and they refunded her money, to ban people from ordering kosher food? I for one will no longer patron their restaurant or market as I have a right to discriminate as well. I hope others take note and maybe ban them in someway. We have many choices here besides over priced items. I have been a patron to help this kosher store not because of need. She can easily get this item elsewhere and lives in California. Good luck Imperial market. Update: after this yelp review the people at Imperial Market have continually called my sister and apologized and asked to change this review. It turns out their original plan was to charge her Visa anyway for her order and not credit her. Since the review they have reversed the charges. Also, just for future knowledge the $99 item has since been bought for $65 locally as well, with no waiting for delivery.

I went to Imperial Kosher a couple weeks ago because I had heard great things about the people and food. The people were friendly enough but I'm not happy about the end result. I went in on a Sunday to ask for 2lbs of chicken and they told me it was $6.99/lb and it would be ready by Monday 4pm as requested. Monday rolls around and I go in there expecting to pay about $15 for what I asked. I go in and the older gentlemen brings up my order and rings it at $33. I was floored and asked why and he said it was just over 4 pounds, I was so taken aback that I could barely speak. I managed to make a short remark about how I had asked for 2 pounds and not four and he offered to take some of if away. Not wanting to waste the chicken I decided not to cancel my order and also declined his offer to take some of the chicken was as this would also result in waste. Bottom line? While he offered to correct the mistake ( good indicator of decent customer service) there is absolutely no call for such poor communication like that especially when the market is run by a couple of guys. Key word? Couple. ( from what I understand a father and his 2 sons) Communication was poor and this mistake could have easily been avoided especially in a small family owned shop. My advice? Clearly emphasize the amount of chicken you want or you'll end up paying more than you bargained for if you don't want to waste chicken. side note- the chicken was good

Great pickles. Avergae food. STEEP Prices. If I was in NYC or Montreal I could see paying these kind of prices for deli food of this average quality and portion size, but certainly not here in Phoenix. If the prices were in line with what you get I would have gave it 3 stars. I can say I'm disappointed, I had higher hopes for this Kosher deli.

I would echo everything in Cindy L.'s review. Imperial is a small market, but they offer an amazing variety and quality of foods. The owners are sweet, friendly, helpful and just plain nice. We are so very grateful for their presence here, and for how they serve our community.

Overpriced items both in the store and on the menu compared to other kosher places in the area.

I buy my meats here. Better than WF organic meats. The owners are very nice and courteous.

The Fried Chicken was really dry, but it was also delivered to me in Scottsdale, so possibly it sat too long. The vegetables with it had zero seasoning and half were fresh, the green beans were canned.

Great kosher food and equally great pricing. The staff is very friendly and informative especially for gentiles. The selection is pretty vast and yummy.

Great kosher food and they have this fabulous kosher fake "bacon" that I love to buy. Greasy, but so good....moderation is everything right? The owners are some of the nicest people on the planet and if you are looking for kosher food - they have a great selection. I will sometimes have them make me several different salads before a Yom Tov and they really do an amazing job!

Most people don't know that there is also a dining area here in addition to their deli. I try to come back often, as they have the BEST fried chicken AND french fries. It may take about 20 minutes for them to prepare it and they do confirm, but it's worth the wait. This is what I call clean food as you can tell the oil is fresh and so is the chicken. It is so juicy and the crunchy coating is amazing. And the service is always very courteous and friendly.

I went to the market for the Passover selection. They had lots of things to choose from and were so friendly and helpful. I will definitely go back.

Excellent selection in the grocery, Rockin shwarma, burgers and deli sandwiches. I loved the BBQ beef sandwich. Super friendly service. I highly recommend. HC Pittsburgh

I needed Kosher help and they were great. On the phone, I was a lttile turned off but I decided to go into the store/deli. In person, everyone in their was helpful. The food was amazing, it was all ordered deli style and a la carte. I took everything to go, for an office lunch.

Never in my life have I walked out of a market feeling so absurdly ripped off. I went in and purchased 3 small spinach bourekas and a potato knish. I also specifically asked if the knish was fresh from today and was told it was. The price was $12.00 which is beyond outrageous and actually just felt made up. For $12.00 anywhere else you can get a few dozen borekas. To further frustrate me the knish was not at all fresh. I bit into it and it tasted frozen with the potato inside being like powder. Gross place. Obnoxious owner who is taking advantage of the jewish community. Never again.

While I don't keep kosher, I have used Imperial Kosher Market 3 times this past year for guests. I've bought from the market to prepare at home, got take out for a guest at a bridal shower, and most recently catered a kosher meal for an open house. All three experiences were 5 star. I told Shai I wanted a Sephardic-Israel theme dinner. His menu was perfect and delicious. So many dishes from hummus and Israeli salad to Mediterranean meatballs, schnitzel fingers, couscous, herb rice to a delightful tiramisu. My kosher guest was so happy and honored that I had this wonderful meal for her. Shai and his wife Esther delivered the food. They are so incredibly nice and thoughtful. You don't need to keep Kosher to enjoy the outstanding service and quality of food. Some reviews say it is expensive but when you choose to support a local family business and one that offers Kosher food, the price is higher than the big stores. There is no comparison. Kosher meat is higher priced. The quantity was so much more than other caterers would have given for the number I gave him. There were leftovers for more meals later that week. I will be using Imperial for all the Kosher needs in the future and on other occasions for catering.

I was too exhausted to make Thanksgiving this year. Thank goodness for Imperial. Everything was delicious, but the turkey itself was the real standout. I'm a Thanksgiving sides person. In fact, I rarely eat the Turkey. But this year was different. The meat was that good! And that got me parve pumpkin pie, no small feat. I'll order again next year!

My review of Imperial Market. Well, this would have been 2 weeks ago. Friday afternoon, 12pm. A friend and myself ventured in after seeing the place for a long time. We walked in, 2 gentelman working. We stood in the "lobby" for a few minutes and decided to seat ourselves. I noticed a family of 4 eating but no one else in the building. After 5 more minutes, watching one of the servers come in and deliver appetizers to said family, I grabbed menus for my friend and myself. I read said menu and decided on the wonderful sounding corned beef sandwich on rye, just like grandma used to make em. 10 minutes go by, said server delivers entrees and drinks to said family of 4. But not once does he look in our direction. Not once. So after a few more minutes we decide to leave, no service, you'd do the same, right? As we are walking through their store to get to parking lot in the rear, one of the gentelman says, "Thanks guys.". REALLY??? What do you think we did to recieve such service? My grandparents were upstanding, WELL respected members of Arizona's Jewish community. And honestly would be apaulled by the way I was treated there. I have told several friends, (and strangers for that matter) about my expierence there and have heard similar stories from a few of them. To think that a place like this, for the people, by the people, would "profile" people and treat them with such disrespect. I will continue to rant about their poor service to anyone that will listen. Boy oh boy I wish my grandparents were around to hear this one...

Imperial Market & Deli I love browsing and shopping in ethnic markets. Most of these diverse little stores are great opportunities to learn about different cultures, countries, people, the world. So I recently walked into Imperial Market, a kosher market that serves the Jewish community of Phoenix. I have been to many stores that serve many different cultures and colors of people, and always feel somewhat welcome. The employees of Imperial Market needs some customer service training. I did get a hello when I walked in, but after that the warmth melted away. I will say the store has some beautiful products, mostly seem to come from Israel, so if you need a specialty item, they may have it. I went in hoping to get some pita and fig jam, they had none. In the deli case, they had a small assortment of kanishas, I bought a spinach one and the, I will call him a gentleman just to be nice, questioned my request for just 1. That was all I wanted and if he was not so cold with me, maybe I world have bought another one. I am a person who tries to respect everyone no matter who they are. These people have no idea who I am or what my belief is and I felt like they saw me as just another person who they choose to disrespect. I know how important these little family owned stores are to the community, and I also know this store has been around a long time, but in todays world, we need to put our difference aside, atleast while we are at work, because the cycle if hate will continue, even in a small market that serves the community as big as Phoenix is.

FALAFEL!!!! Really, there is nothing else to say, but I will anyway. I have been looking -- in vain -- for good falafel in Phoenix for years. It got so bad that I even made my own (which weren't half bad). But, as of today, my search is over. The falafel appetizer plate is wonderful. You get a generous serving of hummus -- creamy, with just the right amount of garlic, tahini and spices. Atop the hummus are five little balls of wonderfulness. The falafel were crispy on the outside, moist and flavorful inside. YUM! The pita bread is delicious, so be sure to ask for two pieces as you'll want to use both to sop up all the hummus and cradle the falafel. The menu prices are all over the place, with some items seeming a bit expensive. My falafel plate was reasonably priced and filled me up. My beloved had a pastrami sandwich with lots of fries. We were both satisfied. The dining area is a bit spartan, but the food and good service make up for it. After dining, it's fun to stroll through the little market area and look at all the imported goodies. We ended up buying some sugar-free treats for my father-in-law.