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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Broadway Food Palace - Palace Delivery Truck Look Smelly ;) - Specialty Food Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

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. read more

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. read more

Broadway Food Palace - Russian soda! No English required. - Specialty Food Near Me - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

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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. read more

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

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, !!!! read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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

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? read more

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. read more

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! read more

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? read more

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". read more

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 read more

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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 read more

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. read more

The food here is not for everyone. Nothing is greasy or canned. Considering that majority of the population living in the United States has breakfast, lunch and Dinner at McDonalds Wendy's etc. the food at BROADWAY FOOD PALACE is far from fatty or greasy. Everything I have bought has always been extremely healthy and instead of deep frying everything is baked, steamed and yes smoked. I am a loyal customer for over 3 years and this Deli/ Grocery is beyond wonderful!! deliciousness !! CLEAN!!!, and the staff are extremely knowledgable and friendly! read more

We ordered a catering service and were more then pleased. Victoria consulted us in ordering in very professional, yet in very homey way. As the food came on time, hot and served in plates, that I only needed it to put on the table our gest couldn't stop complementing it. I would highly recommend to bay in the store also. The Staff is very friendly and helpful. And almost always you can have a treat with testing products. Thank you Broadway Palace Team! read more

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. read more

One Sat. night, our friends (3rd generation Americans from Belarus. He is a lawyer, she is a Journalist) and my husband, also 3rd generation American, asked me to go with them to this store to help to understand the products that they are selling. I never been there before, I never knew about that store, finally, I live in Edison and can go to the stores in my area, but I was ready to drive there and become their customer, as much as my American friend, who lives around the corner. We all were impressed with the store's appearance. Clean, good organized, meat dept. looks wonderful. We went through the store. I explained my friends what the products are. They loved it. We also bought few things and were ready to become their customers. When we were heading to a cashier, I accidently dropped and cracked a 7 dollar plastic jar with black currant jelly. Oops. At the same moment like a Jack in Box appeared some poorly dressed handsome man with a look that would scare anybody. I thought he will start beating me up. I immediately apologized. He said "You broke, you pay!" I asked in Russian: Should I clean the mess as well? He answered: I'll do it. You apologized. It meant that if I wouldn't, I'll have to clean a mess as well. My husband looked at me and said "Do you want to tell me that he makes you pay for that?" My three Americans were bewildered. Stan mumbled: It's a bad business....The "big boss" who appeared to be just a worker there, hid in the office. We paid and left. On Mon. I called Garry, the owner. He was not helpful at all. He said that if he would be there, this wouldn't be happening. He was like an eel on the frying pan...., giving me examples of old people who open jars to steal pickles, who open coffee jars to still coffee. He was telling me about customers who do not watch their children and break things.... So, he said that they made a policy: "You break it - you pay for it". I said that as an owner he has to make sure that customers see it written and hanging somewhere.... I was expecting that he will offer me to come, that he will make it up for me. I lost nothing, $7 wouldn't make a hole in my budget, but he lost customers with as he writes on his website have genetic memory of European food. I wished him success in his endeavors and next time in Fair Lawn I will go to less organized, but as good B&B International. I will make sure that all of my Russian and American friends will be warned not to go to his store. read more

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. read more