Happy Pappi Arepas Bar in New York

"I was so excited to find a really good alternative to the standard American fare everywhere else nearby. We were passing through the area and spotted this place on Google. So glad we found it! The food was fresh, very flavorful, and the specialty sauces they make add the extra cherry on top. Do yourself a favor and go there!"

"Awesome place! Great food and cool location. The owner was great and made some taste recommendations!"

"I’m not sure how to capture this in words, but this restaurant is nothing short of extraordinary. I don’t know what it is, but I absolutely adore this place. Today I decided to try something different—the pulled pork—and I genuinely didn’t think anything could surpass the beef arepa (I believe that’s what it’s called). Oh, how unbelievably wrong I was. The pulled pork was extraordinary. It had layers of flavor—each one distinct, vibrant, and dynamic—yet somehow they all harmonized perfectly. You can tell the person in the kitchen is a true artisan and a master of his craft, turning humble ingredients into something genuinely remarkable. Every bite feels intentional, balanced, and unforgettable. This is not a five-star restaurant—this is a place that makes the entire rating system feel inadequate. Twenty stars wouldn’t be enough. My only “complaint”—and it’s hardly a complaint, more of a selfish wish—is that I’d love for it to be open more often. But honestly, the limited hours almost make the experience better. The anticipation builds, and when I search it on Google and see the word “Open” written in green, it feels like winning the jackpot. An outstanding culinary gem in Broome County—a place that turns a simple meal into an experience—and one I wholeheartedly recommend."

"Best Arepas I’ve ever had. Super flavourful and tasty and filling. The Happy Balls and plantains were also incredible"

"Review revisited, now with more photographic proof of awesomeness. Good vibes and good food - can't ask for anything better. I must say, I'm a sucker for all the different sauces, particularly the mojito sauce and the mango/ghost pepper sauce. Recommend liberally drowning your food in them."

"What an unexpected treat this restaurant was. We stopped here as a break on a road trip and ended up loving everything about this place. The ambiance is fantastic. The house drink was sublime. The arepas were so fresh and packed with flavor. The owner was kind and very accommodating. We can’t recommend this place enough. We wolfed down our food before I thought to take a picture, so you will just have to go there to try everything for yourself!"

"Lovely small business and food was delicious! We got the happy balls and Domino arepa and they were fresh, high quality and well flavored. The house sauces were also so good! An amazing hidden gem in our community"

"Stopped by on our drive home and was really happy we did. The owner was really nice and the food was great. I’ve been craving sweet plantains and these didn’t disappoint. The Guarapita cocktail was great, was worried it would be too sweet but it was a perfect balance."