Arepera

“first time having Venezuelan food but their arepa with pulled pork is basically the perfect sadnwich crispy corn pocket with tender flavorful meat and fresh toppings on top. ok but okay i get why people love this”

“literally the plantains on the side were way too sweet for me still getting used to eating fruit as a side wiht dinner ha”

“the reina pepiada arepa completely won me over - the creamy avocado and shredded chicken filling is like the best dim sum chicken salad ive had but in this distinctive Venezuelan corn cake form. authentic and so satisfying”

“the black bean side was underseasoned and kinda mushy compared to the perfectly executed arepas. for smth that simple it shouldnt be an afterthought”

“even tho its totally different from Italian food the technique here reminds me of the best regional cooking - simple ingredients elevated through skill and tradition. the arepa dough has this wonderful corn flavor thats like earthy and sweet at the same time, like perfect polenta but handheld”

“seating gets cramped during lunch rush and the acoustics mean conversations from other tables carry way too much. hard to have an intimate meal when theyre busy”

“their shrimp arepa had plump perfectly cooked shrimp wiht bright cilantro lime sauce that tasted super fresh and the corn masa was crispy on the outside nuff said”

“the shrimp portion felt small for the price couldve thrown in a few more pieces to make it feel more filling”

“the spicy chicken arepa was seriously spicy reminded me of nashville hot chicken but completely different flavors the aji amarillo peppers had this fruity fire that just kept building”

“i asked for extra spicy but honestly could've gone hotter my heat tolerance is pretty extreme tho”