Corona Kitchens From Dominican Yaroa to Venezuelan Arepas

Dominican, Indonesian and Venezuelan plates around Corona, from yaroa and chimi sandwiches to satay and arepas.

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Charo Bros
4.2 (75)
Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 22:00
40-42 Junction Blvd, Corona, NY 11368, USA

Family-run along Junction Boulevard, Charo Bros builds on the parents' traditional Dominican recipes with a modern touch. Fresh home-style yaroa leads the menu, the small room offers indoor seating, and warm staff draw steady praise, though day-to-day pricing can vary.

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Asian Taste 86
4.7 (426)
Mon, Wed – Thu, 11:00 – 21:00; Fri – Sun, 11:00 – 22:00
86-10 Whitney Ave

Homestyle Indonesian halal classics fill this tiny Whitney Avenue room, from skewered satay to Java fried rice, Soto Ayam and Nasi Pecel. Sparkling lychee juice and Thai iced coffee round out orders, and with only three small tables, friendly service carries the visit.

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El Budare Cafe
4.7 (398)
Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours
94-06 Roosevelt Ave

Venezuelan comfort food anchors this welcoming Roosevelt Avenue spot, from arepas and cachapas to signature house sauces. Portions run generous, Venezuelan natives count among the regulars, and a friendly, high-energy staff keeps the room moving.

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Chimi Express
4.3 (294)
Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 02:00 (+1)
101-17 43rd Ave

Loaded chimi sandwiches and flavorful pastelitos lead the Dominican menu at this 43rd Avenue counter. Quipes and la bandera come in generous portions, and staff at the front counter actively update each order as it is prepared.

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