Updated October 1, 2026 · HabitatCue Editorial Team
Imarku vs Spicy
Imarku
Spicy
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | ImarkuReviewVisitVisit | SpicyReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $39.99 | R$99 |
| Warranty | 1 yearHigher | 0.25 years |
| Return window | 30 daysHigher | 7 days |
| Markets | US, CA, JP | BR |
| PFAS-free claim | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Oven safe to (°C) | 260 | Not confirmed |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Induction ready (Yes).
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Key differences
- Spicy scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Warranty is higher at Imarku: 1 year vs 0.25 years.
- Return window is higher at Imarku: 30 days vs 7 days.
- Support channels: only Imarku offers Community.
- Support channels: only Spicy offers Phone.
- Imarku is available in 2 more countries.
- Products: only Spicy offers Bakeware, Tableware, Food storage.
- Cookware materials: only Imarku offers Cast iron, Enamelled cast iron, Carbon steel.
- Cookware materials: only Spicy offers Ceramic nonstick, Ptfe nonstick.
- Markets: only Imarku offers US, CA, JP.
Our verdict on each
Imarku
Imarku suits home cooks building a kitchen from scratch, with an entry price of $39.99 and a 30 day return window on induction ready pans in stainless, cast iron and enamelled cast iron. The trade-off is cover: the 1 year warranty sits below the site median of 5.
Spicy
Spicy suits Brazilian home cooks buying a first cookware set around an induction hob, with pans starting at BRL 99. Support answers by phone, email or online help centre, but the warranty is brief and the return window is short, so check cover before committing to a large set.
Score breakdown
| Area | Imarku | Spicy |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Entry price of $39.99 ranks 35 of 60, and delivery is free at a $0 threshold. | 9.5HigherPans start at BRL 99, backed by a 0.25-year warranty on the induction set. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherInduction ready, pfas free and dishwasher safe, with pans oven safe to 260 °C. | 8.6One shop spans cookware, knives, bakeware and more, with a barbecue section and a portable grill beyond the kitchen. |
| Trust | 9.4A 30 day return window and a 1 year warranty from a 1949 company, though shipping is listed for US, CA and JP only. | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Imarku | Spicy |
|---|---|---|
| Cookware brands | 1 of 91 | 4 of 91 |
| Kitchen knives | 2 of 47 | 5 of 47 |
| Furniture and home stores | 4 of 421 | 34 of 421 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Imarku | Spicy |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Cookware, Knives | Cookware, Knives, Bakeware, Tableware, Food storageCovers more |
| Cookware materials | Stainless, Cast iron, Enamelled cast iron, Carbon steel | Stainless, Ceramic nonstick, Ptfe nonstick |
| Legal entity | BOLTON TECH (USA) INC. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Brazil |
| Founded | 1949 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Furniture and home stores
| Fact | Imarku | Spicy |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Kitchen | Kitchen, AppliancesCovers more |
| Free delivery threshold | $0 | Not confirmed |
Grills and pizza ovens
| Fact | Imarku | Spicy |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel types | Not confirmed | Gas, Charcoal |
| Portable models | Not confirmed | Yes |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Imarku | Spicy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 yearbelow the median | 0.25 yearslowest quarter | 5 years |
| Oven safe to (°C) | 260at the median | Not confirmed | 260 |
| Return window | 30 daysat the median | 7 dayslowest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 89 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Imarku
Pros
- Pans are induction ready, pfas free and dishwasher safe, so one set covers the hob and the sink.
- Oven safe to 260 °C, which widens the jobs each piece can take on.
- Priced from $39.99 with knives in the range too, where Grill Masters Club is listed at cookware and Lodge at cookware and bakeware.
Cons
- A 1 year warranty falls well short of the cookware median of 10.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so a phone line is not among the listed channels.
- Shipping is listed for US, CA and JP, which narrows where the free delivery at a $0 threshold applies.
Spicy
Pros
- Cookware is sold as induction ready, so a new set suits an induction hob as well as a gas flame.
- Entry prices start at BRL 99, so a first basket of pans stays modest.
- The grill range includes a barbecue sold as portable alongside the larger models.
Cons
- Returns run for 7 days, which is tight for a bulky cookware set bought online.
- The warranty is 0.25 years, so a fault late in a pan's life falls on the buyer.
- Delivery and pickup options are set up for Brazil, leaving shoppers elsewhere without a listed route to order.
Who each suits
Imarku
Who it suits
- Home cooks and renters setting up a kitchen from scratch who want induction ready cookware and knives ordered together from $39.99.
- Buyers in the United States, CA and JP who want free delivery and 30 days to change their mind.
- Shoppers who read the help centre before emailing, since support runs on email, help centre and community.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers after a cast iron and bakeware specialist should look at Lodge, listed at cookware and bakeware.
- Shoppers wanting tableware and drinkware in the same basket should look at Knivesandtools, listed at cookware, knives and tableware.
- Anyone after long cover on a pan, since 1 year is short against the 99 terms seen elsewhere in the market.
Spicy
Who it suits
- Home cooks buying a first cookware set and working around an induction hob.
- Barbecue shoppers after grills fed by gas or charcoal, portable models included.
- Shoppers in Brazil who would rather collect pans, knives and storage in the same basket.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want a return window longer than 7 days.
- Shoppers after cookware in a material outside stainless, ceramic nonstick and ptfe nonstick.
Current offers
Imarku
Current offer
Discount code
10% off coupon code plus 50 reward points on signup: 10% off plus 50 reward points
Subscribe to the Imarku email newsletter
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Imarku | Spicy |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | No | Yes |
| Canada | Yes | No |
| Japan | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Imarku
What does Imarku cost to begin with?+
Prices open at $39.99, which puts the store at 35 of 60 brands ranked on entry price, so cheaper rivals do exist. The catalogue is cookware and knives, and larger sets move the total well past the entry figure. Delivery is free at a $0 threshold.
Is the cookware induction ready and safe to clean?+
Yes. Pans in the range are induction ready, pfas free and dishwasher safe, and the listed oven limit is 260 °C. Materials across the catalogue include stainless, cast iron and enamelled cast iron, so an induction setup narrows which sets suit your kitchen and which are aimed at other hobs.
Spicy
What does Spicy sell?+
Spicy is a kitchen and barbecue shop. It covers pans and knives for the cooking side, plates and containers for the table and the cupboard, and a barbecue section of its own sits beyond the kitchen range. Cookware starts at BRL 99, so a first basket can hold the pans for the hob and the basics around them.
How is the Spicy store organized?+
The store front browses by kitchen and appliances categories, with a barbecue area of its own. That means a buyer can move from the kitchen to the electricals, or head straight to the grills, without scrolling a long page of everything in stock. It suits a quick browse by room rather than by brand.