White Maize 277 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

"I love arepas and these didn’t disappoint! We got two pulled chicken arepas with rice, beans, and plantain. They were stuffed to the brim and delicious. The chicken ratio was a little too much but nothing a fork couldn’t handle. The staff were friendly and attentive. I recommend!"

"I always wanna try arepas since I never had this dish until I started traveling. Although I can only speak as a foreigner not familiar with this dish, I think it was delicious. A chill, low-key place to enjoy food with friends. Staff was also friendly. I had the Pabellon arepas. Although the pulled beef was slightly dry, everything else was delicious. The corn pancake was slightly crispy outside. ✨✨✨My VIP goes to their Tres Leches cake..!! It was rich, moist, and creamy. But I don’t recommend their flan, have to be honest. It was hard like jello. Not the expected texture."

"Had the cachapa years ago sometime before COVID, and never had the chance to make it back to Cobble Hill to try the bowls I’ve had my eye on last time. Unfortunately, I had really high hopes which ended up falling short. I got the shredded chicken bowl and tequenos, which came to $30+ with small tip. The $18 bowl was very reminiscent of Chipotle with its large portion of lettuce and pico de gallo…. but overall portion/amount much smaller than Chipotle for $6 extra. Oddly, there was 2 tiny little slivers of plantain barely a teaspoon in size and maybe one small ice cream scoop sized portion of rice, which I found somewhat unusual and disappointing. Tequenos were tasty but for $10 and 5 small bite size pieces it felt overpriced. I received 1 green sauce. Would likely only return if no other options open"

"I am currently training with an intense diet to follow but i decided to spend my last cheat day here and let me tell you they did not disappoint, they over exceeded. Kathy was excellent with her hospitality skills. She was very helpful giving me recommendations and explained key details and difference of each item. She has gained a loyal customer who will continuously stop by to have New Yorks best arepas. Well done."

"Incredible Venezuelan food! Highly recommend the tequeños and their bowls!! Make sure to stop by this little gem right in the heart of Chelsea."