Arepa — Restaurant in London

I visited this place during lunchtime and my experience was just okay. I had tried the arepa once before and found it quite dry, though the filling was very good. This time, I decided to try the bowl, which is great if you're hungry because it’s a decent portion compared to other options in the menu. I also tried the burrito that my friend ordered. He thought it came with a side of chips but it actually had chips inside, which wasn’t clearly stated on the menu. The bowl itself was good but I can get a naked burrito at Tortilla chain for a cheaper price and same quality. One highlight was finding Inca Kola, which is hard to find in the UK and was a pleasant surprise. I think this place could benefit from a new menu with more specific options, especially since the name suggests a focus on arepas. Currently, they've just increased prices by sticking white stickers over the old menu. A real menu with a diverse range of arepas (not just chicken and beef) would be great. There are so many types of fillings they could offer. Additionally, some combo options, like an arepa with an Inca Kola, would allow customers to experience the flavors of Peru and South America more fully. / also if this a Peruvian restaurant maybe some traditional Peruvian dishes? There was nothing that made me think of Peru. I’ll think maybe a ceviche, tacu tacu, anticuchos. Etc This place has no competition in Wandsworth and has huge potential, especially given its location just outside the shopping mall but...

I visited Arepa last week with my family. My daughter has recently been diagnosed with coeliac disease and I was a little concerned about cross-contamination, but when I explained this to the man cooking the food, he could not have been more helpful. He also made sure I did not feel bad about asking, by saying that it was right that I was concerned for my child. He even cleaned down the grill and changed his gloves before making her food. He was so kind and understanding - I really appreciated it. We had a mixture of (gluten free) arepas and rice bowls, which were all really tasty. The food is freshly made with interesting ingredients and available to take out or eat in (we ate in). The place itself is lovely and a bit different. It's also just outside the Southside Shopping Centre, so really easy to get to and much better than a lot of the usual chains that you get. I highly recommend this place - especially for people with coeliac disease, but for everyone really....

NOT COELIAC SAFE! We went to Arepa today after reading many good reviews when it comes to their gluten free food. As soon as you come in the whole place is filled with “Gluten Free” signs, imagine my surprise when I find out that the Wheat Wraps they use for their burritos go in the same grill as their “GF” arepas. They didn’t offer to clean the grill or any alternatives to be able to safely eat at their restaurant for someone with Coeliac. The restaurant should consider bringing all their Gluten Free signs down immediately as it’s extremely wrong to market themselves in such a way when they are unable to offer coeliac safe options. When will restaurants realize that you cannot call a dish gluten free if it’s been contaminated with gluten in their kitchen? Extremely disappointed. If you are coeliac please stay away, it’s not...