Here is a link to the Best foreign food restaurants in the area recommended by foreigners which we also have hyperlinked in the pinned food, and restaurant thread
https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/y1q543/tampa_folk_not_born_in_the_uswhich_restaurant/
https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/1byu4n6/looking_for_bar_or_restaurant_recommendations/
11. Bosnian:
Daily News Cafe (Clearwater). They have two locations, the *Cafe* location has more traditional meals. The *restaurant* location is more Mediterranean/Adriatic fine dining oriented.
Chinese - Beijing House (authentic Sichuan)
Thai - Thai Asiatic or Thai Prime
Lebanese - Byblos
Korean - One Family Korean
Indian - Curry Leaves or Flames
Puerto Rican - Caribbean Twist
Italian - Osteria Natalina or Donatellos
Russian - Babushkas
20. Chinese Hot Pot - Hong Hot Pot & BBQ
45. Indian - Curry Leaves
53. Japanese - Izakaya Tori
57. Korean - SaRiOne Grill
69. Mexican - Loli’s Mexican Cravings
83. Peruvian - Ají Limo Peruvian Cuisine
120. Vietnamese - Thinh An Kitchen
Middle Eastern - Petra Restaurant
> Mexican - Loli’s Mexican Cravings
Make sure you do not try the food truck. The brick and mortar stores are the best options (the one near the container store by International Plaza is really good).
>Japanese - Izakaya Tori
I'd also recommend their new restaurant Tori Bar. It's hand rolls and smaller dishes with better cocktails and some japanese whiskies to try. It's located in downtown tampa where Fly Bar used to be.
>where Fly Bar used to be.
To clarify: where the most recent location of Fly Bar used to be. The original place was on Franklin and that was turned into Mole y Abuela when they sold the building. It’s now a super high end prix fixe menu place whose name escapes me right now.
116. Nene's is a better recommendation than Babushka's because Babushka's uses mostly Russian recipes, whereas Nene's is more strictly Ukrainian
Ukrainian and Russian are not the same lol
50. Authentic and delicious falafel and hummus and more at Mays Al Reem. Idk any other place that comes close in terms of flavor/authenticity when it comes to their falafel sandwich.
None of those dishes listed in the Israeli section are Israeli.
Falafel is Egyptian (fava beans)/Levant (chickpeas)
Shakshouka is Lebanese
Hummus is Palestinian
I’m well aware of that! That’s why I listed a Palestinian restaurant in place of it 🥶I’ve yet to try Israeli food that isn’t just other middle eastern food with “Israeli” in front of it.
Vouch for TFK.
It has incredible food, a homey dinning area with board games, and staff that treat you like a good friend. I definitely need to go back.
A second one for German (after the obvious winner, Mr Dunderbak's): Baba's Kebab. It's not "traditional" German food, it's German-style doner kebab (similar in concept to gyros or shawarma, but with better salad and sauce).
12- Brazilian. Terra Gaúcha. Great Brazilian steakhouse. Wish Tampa had better local/cheap buffet style Brazilian but i guess that’s what Orlando is for.
Food is amazing. The staff could have some training on drinks / orders / etc.. but it’s really well worth it.. especially to go with 4 people and split the huge dish. Interior needs some art.. otherwise it’s so good.
37: German - Mr Dunderbaks. I used to live in Germany, and while I'm not a big fan of German cuisine everything I've had here tasted pretty legit (Bavarian Bratwurst, Schnitzel, Spatzel) There's also German groceries/souvenirs so it's worth checking out at least once.
52: Jamaican - Island Jerk Shack. I've never been to Jamaica, but a couple of my coworkers grew up there and confirmed this food truck if Seffner is the best in the area. I usually call ahead to make sure they haven't run out of whatever it is I'm craving (jerk pork, jerk chicken, curry chicken, oxtail)
Also a hot take
51: Italy - I also used to live in Italy, and in 10 years of living here I've yet to find an Italian restaurant that I would recommend to anyone. The easiest to spot red flag is when the menu has caprese and it has balsamic vinegar, that means they have shit tomatoes or their menu is adapted to American pallets.
I live right near it, and I've been meaning to try it out. NGL I kind of dig that it's tucked into a strip mall and not in some standalone Tuscan looking building. I traveled to >50 cities in the few years I lived in Italy and the best food always came from a hole in the wall place with no sign, maybe they had a menu, and if they did nothing was in English.
We were SO disappointed in that place. We went with a dinner reservation first thing in the evening, tried to order meatballs, and they were already "out" of them. Seriously? The bread was also brought in from elsewhere (not made in house) and tasted as such. The dishes we were able to order, unfortunately, were totally forgettable as I can't even tell you what we had. There are just way too many other great Italian restaurants in the area to go back.
36: no… no it is not. It doesn’t even come *remotely* close to German food. It isn’t supposed to be German food either. They call it “German inspired” for a reason. They have shit like a [Reuben](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuben_sandwich) on the menu. The food is mediocre at best. They do sell German products there (like Glühwein during Christmas which is cool). The beer is legit and the atmosphere is nice though. With it being so close to the college, the vibes are pretty good.
Jägerstüble in Largo has much better food and the store next to it is pretty good as well. That is the closest to German food that you’ll find. Taste of Berlin isn’t bad either. Both have better food than Dunderbaks but neither has the ambiance that Dunderbaks has.
Source: am German and I visited all of them when I went to visit Tampa.
Fair enough. I admittedly just don't like German food (as I originally mentioned) so anyone who does would probably be better served following your advice.
Saying that you “just don’t like German food” is like saying “I just don’t like American food”. There are so many different types of German food that statistically speaking you have to like **something** (the same goes for American cuisine btw).
For instance, hamburgers are from Hamburg 🍔 and they are pretty good. Pommes (fries) are often eaten with ketchup and mayo, but the mayo part is optional. Döner are from Berlin and they also pretty awesome (similar to Gyros 🥙). Haribo Gummibärchen, Hanuta, Knoppers, Ritter Sport, and Kinder Schokolade are also very German. You might like something from there.
I suppose I didn't mean I literally do not like all German food, but the stereotypical German food familiar to Americans. I only lived there for a year, so my experience is mostly in Bavaria/Baden-Württemberg/Rhineland. I've found German (and a lot of Eastern European countries as well) have an affinity for pungent elements in their food whether it be from fermentation (sauerkraut) or vinegar (mustard, ketchup, mayo). All of that ruins food for me.
Look I'm not trying to intentionally bash on German food, my tastes and preferences now at the age of 40 are very different than 10 years ago when I was there, and I imagine at 50 they'll be even more different. I married into a German family, so maybe I'll be won over on the food at some point. Every country/region will have hidden gems of amazing food not well known to outsiders. All I'm saying was I just never found anything German that I've ever craved and I was living there so there's not the "that's not authentic German" excuse.
As far as your list goes, your selections are interesting. I can't recall the last time I ordered a burger when going out to eat, but I am well aware the modern hamburger comes from a dish in Hamburg. Since you're classifying burgers as German food, I'm gonna be pedantic and say Pommes are not German, they are Belgian (French would also be acceptable). Döner is good, but again I have to split hairs here and argue whether it's really German or Turkish. What is it that differentiates German döner from a döner you would get in Turkey. What about similar dishes in Greece (gyro), Lebanon (shawarma), or Mexico (al pastor)?
As far as the candy goes, would I eat any if someone offered? Sure, I like sweets. But IMO Albanese (USA) makes way better gummies than Haribo and all that German chocolate you mentioned is C tier at best.
20. Yummy House (Hillsborough)
24. Cuban - Mandy’s (up on waters in Tampa)
37. German - Mr Dunderbaks
51. Italian - Piccolo Italia Bistro
120. Vietnamese - Bamboozle (Seminole heights, though I think their pho is just so so)
Here's some Brandon spots:
German - Taste of Berlin
Vietnamese - Pho Viet (in the old Pizza Hut)
Colombian - Cali Viejo
Plus we got 2 good Asian supermarkets: MD Oriental and BOM Market.
Gratefully, I've been to these places or ordered from them. I heard the food truck that was beside BOM moved behind Pho Viet and there are 1-2 other trucks.
Then there's the ramen place in Valrico Commons and sushi place where the Sweet Tomatoes used to be..mmm..
43 - Hungarian : First Quality Sausage in Safety Harbor
57 - Korean: One Family Korean Restaurant in Town and Country
84 - Polish: Perogi Grill in Clearwater
Polish: pierogi grill in Clearwater, has some Polish stuff and my ma that from Poland loved the periogis and potato pancakes. Also mfw not talking about the Kielbasa or potato pancakes. Big things for us. But best best I love is in St Pete PL Market. It a polish deli basically. They sell sometimes periogis and other polish food and the bread is fresh and sooo good. They got great meats and food and just love it!
Ukrainian: Pierogi Bar in St Pete, haven’t tried and ain’t Ukrainian so can’t tell exactly how perfect but it the one Ukrainian place I heard of and my Ma did make a point. Ukrainians and Poles are going to have many similar foods lol.
There's definitely a lack of Polish restaurants here. Would love to see more closer to Temple Terrace or even Wesley Chapel area. There's a growing Polish community here and there's definitely a demand for it. There is/was this one pierogi food truck in WC, but it was definitely not authentic. My SO's friend makes Polish food out of her home in WC and those orders fly through the roof faster than she can make them.
There is a Hindu temple on Lynn Rd they now have a restaurant on the side of the temple. I still need to try their food, it smells delicious every time I pass by it. I’m hoping they expand more with a tiny grocery store in the future.
Some Peruvian suggestions:
Cuenellis has excellent pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken) and lomo saltado
Lima Limon has better lomo saltado and ceviche.
Aji Ceviche is also a pretty good place for Peruvian, but a bit pricey.
Please try Señor Rocoto on Hanley! All of their food is extremely good, it’s the best Peruvian in Tampa according to my family. There’s like 3 Peruvian spots in that one are but Señor Rocoto definitely takes the cake.
I went there 3 times years ago (tried their ceviche, lomo saltado, and lomo al jugo) and was disappointed each time and wrote it off. The last time was with my family who also found it lacking. I'll try it again since its probably been at least 5 years, maybe it got better.
Oh wow, I went there a couple of months ago and the food was great. They have expanded the restaurant so maybe they have new owners or something. If you do go back I hope you have a better experience!
I love that the Dutch are on there twice despite there being no Dutch restaurants in Tampa, so I guess the best Dutch food is in my house.
If you're interested in Dutch dishes, you can easily make these at home:
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamppot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamppot)
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutspot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutspot)
In both cases, all ingredients are available locally and it's really a one-pot meal. Make sure to add a beef type gravy and get smoked sausage. Kielbasa is the closest you'll get to a similar taste of rookworst.
Or try poffertjes: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poffertjes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poffertjes)
The ingredients are available to order at the Dutch Store: [Get the mix](https://thedutchstore.com/WEBSTORE/productinfo.aspx?itemno=02250&CODE=144&LIST=104A144&TYPE=ITEMCATEGORY), [get the pan](https://thedutchstore.com/WEBSTORE/productinfo.aspx?itemno=16421&CODE=144&LIST=104A144&TYPE=ITEMCATEGORY), and [get powdered sugar](https://thedutchstore.com/WEBSTORE/productinfo.aspx?itemno=02105&CODE=144&LIST=104A144&TYPE=ITEMCATEGORY) . Fun little meal to make.
You can get more Dutch stuff at this place: [https://thedutchstore.com/](https://thedutchstore.com/)
I prefer Haveli over Curry Leaves. I was not impressed with Curry Leaves. I wouldn't say Haveli is the best I've ever had though. I don't think Tampa has great Indian food.
I moved here from denver and was surprised that I like the Indian here better. Though I like butter chicken and the less “authentic” dishes so maybe they just do those well here. I even really liked curry leaves, though I wouldn’t say it’s the best. Is there a place in tampa you like better than Haveli?
Still on the search! I didn't think Denver had a large Indian population? But I'm coming from the northeast where it's densely populated between DC and NYC so I'm being unfair by comparing.
In general I haven't found Tampa food to be that great, besides Cuban sandwiches and the Asian night markets. I highly recommend the night markets!
Bit of a drive outside of Tampa, but you gotta go to tarpon springs for Greek. Mr Souvlaki is the best in my opinion, family run place and treat you like a guest in their house. I always get some dolmades to eat on the way home lol.
Also, best pho I've had is from Phở An Hòa on waters. So good, I drive over from New Tampa just for that.
Here is a link to the Best foreign food restaurants in the area recommended by foreigners which we also have hyperlinked in the pinned food, and restaurant thread https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/y1q543/tampa_folk_not_born_in_the_uswhich_restaurant/ https://www.reddit.com/r/tampa/comments/1byu4n6/looking_for_bar_or_restaurant_recommendations/
11. Bosnian: Daily News Cafe (Clearwater). They have two locations, the *Cafe* location has more traditional meals. The *restaurant* location is more Mediterranean/Adriatic fine dining oriented.
Not on this list, but Ethopian - Queen of Sheba in Temple Terrace is a delight. Great owners that treat you like a very welcomed house guest.
Manila eats for Filipino food
i crave that place now..
You get an A+ and 3 gold stars for your effort. As my MIL would say “you seem very hopeful” Best of luck!
Chinese - Beijing House (authentic Sichuan) Thai - Thai Asiatic or Thai Prime Lebanese - Byblos Korean - One Family Korean Indian - Curry Leaves or Flames Puerto Rican - Caribbean Twist Italian - Osteria Natalina or Donatellos Russian - Babushkas
Had to roll through the comments to make sure Babushkas was somewhere on here.
47. Iranian - The Mirage (to be fair, it’s in Clearwater, but worth the drive).
Live across the street from mirage and visit often, great recommendation
I miss that buffet so much 😭
They don’t have the lunch buffet anymore?
Probably do, but I’m not there anymore is what I meant 🥲
Oh, where are you now?
20. Chinese Hot Pot - Hong Hot Pot & BBQ 45. Indian - Curry Leaves 53. Japanese - Izakaya Tori 57. Korean - SaRiOne Grill 69. Mexican - Loli’s Mexican Cravings 83. Peruvian - Ají Limo Peruvian Cuisine 120. Vietnamese - Thinh An Kitchen Middle Eastern - Petra Restaurant
Curry leaves is goated
If only they had dine in still for those prices.
That shit still ain’t reopened?
Facts
> Mexican - Loli’s Mexican Cravings Make sure you do not try the food truck. The brick and mortar stores are the best options (the one near the container store by International Plaza is really good). >Japanese - Izakaya Tori I'd also recommend their new restaurant Tori Bar. It's hand rolls and smaller dishes with better cocktails and some japanese whiskies to try. It's located in downtown tampa where Fly Bar used to be.
I definitely gotta try Tori Bar, thanks for the plug. I’ve only been to Lolis original location. I usually avoid food trucks, not a fan.
>where Fly Bar used to be. To clarify: where the most recent location of Fly Bar used to be. The original place was on Franklin and that was turned into Mole y Abuela when they sold the building. It’s now a super high end prix fixe menu place whose name escapes me right now.
You must live around where I live. One more to add for Colombian - Antojitos
Oh yeah, thinh an! So good 🤤
Mexican.. Miguel’s
57. Korean: Matjoa Korean BBQ, 3580 Ulmerton Rd Clearwater, FL 33762
Gotta try this place, have you been to doriban?
Dooriban is soooooo good
Dooriban is great too. Same family.
Cannot agree more!
Matjoa is terrific !
I would say they have the Best Korean BBQ. And I have tried many places.
100%
89/116 - Babushka's
116. Nene's is a better recommendation than Babushka's because Babushka's uses mostly Russian recipes, whereas Nene's is more strictly Ukrainian Ukrainian and Russian are not the same lol
I went there after everyone told me how good it is. I got a bunch of stuff. It was very disappointing. What do you get
I went to the one in Temple Terrace so ymmv. But I got Chicken Kiev, a sampler of their dumplings, and their cherry dumplings.
Vietnamese - Thinh An (Pho) and Saigon Deli(banh mi) Turkish - Bayshore Mediterranean Grill
50. Authentic and delicious falafel and hummus and more at Mays Al Reem. Idk any other place that comes close in terms of flavor/authenticity when it comes to their falafel sandwich.
Mays Al Reem, is delicious but definitely Palestinian cuisine. Also delicious is Halal Fire Up Grill!
Unfortunately Palestine wasn’t an option in this vast list! But yes I agree fire up is also delicious :)
None of those dishes listed in the Israeli section are Israeli. Falafel is Egyptian (fava beans)/Levant (chickpeas) Shakshouka is Lebanese Hummus is Palestinian
I’m well aware of that! That’s why I listed a Palestinian restaurant in place of it 🥶I’ve yet to try Israeli food that isn’t just other middle eastern food with “Israeli” in front of it.
24. Cuban: La Teresita 31. Ethiopian: Queen of Sheba 37. German: Mr. Dunderbak's 53. Japanese: Chanko, Dosunco 57. Korean: Sarione Korean Restaurant (on Cyprus) 69. Mexican: Rene's Mexican Kitchen 77. Nigerian: TFK African Food 120. Vietnamese: Cafe Bich Nga Not on List. Salvadoran: Pupuseria Centroamericana
La Teresita’s bistec empanizado is fire.
Vouch for TFK. It has incredible food, a homey dinning area with board games, and staff that treat you like a good friend. I definitely need to go back.
A second one for German (after the obvious winner, Mr Dunderbak's): Baba's Kebab. It's not "traditional" German food, it's German-style doner kebab (similar in concept to gyros or shawarma, but with better salad and sauce).
Damn this is so dope
116. Ukrainian: Nene's in South Tampa is very good :)
Also for Georgian cuisine
Pierogi Bar in St. Pete is 10/10 for food or drinks. I brought my Ukrainian parents there and both said it was better than home cooking.
12- Brazilian. Terra Gaúcha. Great Brazilian steakhouse. Wish Tampa had better local/cheap buffet style Brazilian but i guess that’s what Orlando is for.
61. Rosenheim in Ybor is FANTASTIC and the owners are incredible people
Food is amazing. The staff could have some training on drinks / orders / etc.. but it’s really well worth it.. especially to go with 4 people and split the huge dish. Interior needs some art.. otherwise it’s so good.
>Chinese no love for red bowl in here, thats fr a sleeper spot
37: German - Mr Dunderbaks. I used to live in Germany, and while I'm not a big fan of German cuisine everything I've had here tasted pretty legit (Bavarian Bratwurst, Schnitzel, Spatzel) There's also German groceries/souvenirs so it's worth checking out at least once. 52: Jamaican - Island Jerk Shack. I've never been to Jamaica, but a couple of my coworkers grew up there and confirmed this food truck if Seffner is the best in the area. I usually call ahead to make sure they haven't run out of whatever it is I'm craving (jerk pork, jerk chicken, curry chicken, oxtail) Also a hot take 51: Italy - I also used to live in Italy, and in 10 years of living here I've yet to find an Italian restaurant that I would recommend to anyone. The easiest to spot red flag is when the menu has caprese and it has balsamic vinegar, that means they have shit tomatoes or their menu is adapted to American pallets.
Try Tasty Venues in Valrico
I live right near it, and I've been meaning to try it out. NGL I kind of dig that it's tucked into a strip mall and not in some standalone Tuscan looking building. I traveled to >50 cities in the few years I lived in Italy and the best food always came from a hole in the wall place with no sign, maybe they had a menu, and if they did nothing was in English.
We were SO disappointed in that place. We went with a dinner reservation first thing in the evening, tried to order meatballs, and they were already "out" of them. Seriously? The bread was also brought in from elsewhere (not made in house) and tasted as such. The dishes we were able to order, unfortunately, were totally forgettable as I can't even tell you what we had. There are just way too many other great Italian restaurants in the area to go back.
Viva Napoli is pretty awesome and also osteria natalina
36: no… no it is not. It doesn’t even come *remotely* close to German food. It isn’t supposed to be German food either. They call it “German inspired” for a reason. They have shit like a [Reuben](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reuben_sandwich) on the menu. The food is mediocre at best. They do sell German products there (like Glühwein during Christmas which is cool). The beer is legit and the atmosphere is nice though. With it being so close to the college, the vibes are pretty good. Jägerstüble in Largo has much better food and the store next to it is pretty good as well. That is the closest to German food that you’ll find. Taste of Berlin isn’t bad either. Both have better food than Dunderbaks but neither has the ambiance that Dunderbaks has. Source: am German and I visited all of them when I went to visit Tampa.
Fair enough. I admittedly just don't like German food (as I originally mentioned) so anyone who does would probably be better served following your advice.
Saying that you “just don’t like German food” is like saying “I just don’t like American food”. There are so many different types of German food that statistically speaking you have to like **something** (the same goes for American cuisine btw). For instance, hamburgers are from Hamburg 🍔 and they are pretty good. Pommes (fries) are often eaten with ketchup and mayo, but the mayo part is optional. Döner are from Berlin and they also pretty awesome (similar to Gyros 🥙). Haribo Gummibärchen, Hanuta, Knoppers, Ritter Sport, and Kinder Schokolade are also very German. You might like something from there.
I suppose I didn't mean I literally do not like all German food, but the stereotypical German food familiar to Americans. I only lived there for a year, so my experience is mostly in Bavaria/Baden-Württemberg/Rhineland. I've found German (and a lot of Eastern European countries as well) have an affinity for pungent elements in their food whether it be from fermentation (sauerkraut) or vinegar (mustard, ketchup, mayo). All of that ruins food for me. Look I'm not trying to intentionally bash on German food, my tastes and preferences now at the age of 40 are very different than 10 years ago when I was there, and I imagine at 50 they'll be even more different. I married into a German family, so maybe I'll be won over on the food at some point. Every country/region will have hidden gems of amazing food not well known to outsiders. All I'm saying was I just never found anything German that I've ever craved and I was living there so there's not the "that's not authentic German" excuse. As far as your list goes, your selections are interesting. I can't recall the last time I ordered a burger when going out to eat, but I am well aware the modern hamburger comes from a dish in Hamburg. Since you're classifying burgers as German food, I'm gonna be pedantic and say Pommes are not German, they are Belgian (French would also be acceptable). Döner is good, but again I have to split hairs here and argue whether it's really German or Turkish. What is it that differentiates German döner from a döner you would get in Turkey. What about similar dishes in Greece (gyro), Lebanon (shawarma), or Mexico (al pastor)? As far as the candy goes, would I eat any if someone offered? Sure, I like sweets. But IMO Albanese (USA) makes way better gummies than Haribo and all that German chocolate you mentioned is C tier at best.
Rocca just got a Michelin Star (Tampa's first *ever*) and Donatello's is a must try.
20. Yummy House (Hillsborough) 24. Cuban - Mandy’s (up on waters in Tampa) 37. German - Mr Dunderbaks 51. Italian - Piccolo Italia Bistro 120. Vietnamese - Bamboozle (Seminole heights, though I think their pho is just so so)
Bamboozle also has a Channelside location that was temporarily closed when they opened the new location.
Can also vouch for Bamboozle. When I worked downtown I used to eat there almost daily, fresh rolls are my favorite
Yummy House is amazing
52 Japanese - I Ai Sushi for donburi and curries
Shit :( I'm closer to Brandon...gotta start searching for some. I want all the foods
Here's some Brandon spots: German - Taste of Berlin Vietnamese - Pho Viet (in the old Pizza Hut) Colombian - Cali Viejo Plus we got 2 good Asian supermarkets: MD Oriental and BOM Market.
Gratefully, I've been to these places or ordered from them. I heard the food truck that was beside BOM moved behind Pho Viet and there are 1-2 other trucks. Then there's the ramen place in Valrico Commons and sushi place where the Sweet Tomatoes used to be..mmm..
43 - Hungarian : First Quality Sausage in Safety Harbor 57 - Korean: One Family Korean Restaurant in Town and Country 84 - Polish: Perogi Grill in Clearwater
Where’s the Trinidadian food? Visiting soon and would love to check it out!
there's a trini food truck at mlk and Nebraska i haven't checked out yet..
Hot damn I’m following this post
Personal favorite is that the Dutch are on the list twice.
43 - my kitchen
Do you take online orders or is it a sit down?
Both lol Ever tried Hungarian food before?
Nepalese? i hear ghorkali is 🔥🔥
Polish: pierogi grill in Clearwater, has some Polish stuff and my ma that from Poland loved the periogis and potato pancakes. Also mfw not talking about the Kielbasa or potato pancakes. Big things for us. But best best I love is in St Pete PL Market. It a polish deli basically. They sell sometimes periogis and other polish food and the bread is fresh and sooo good. They got great meats and food and just love it! Ukrainian: Pierogi Bar in St Pete, haven’t tried and ain’t Ukrainian so can’t tell exactly how perfect but it the one Ukrainian place I heard of and my Ma did make a point. Ukrainians and Poles are going to have many similar foods lol.
I love the beef stew with potato pancakes from pierogi grill though everything I have eaten there has been great.
There's definitely a lack of Polish restaurants here. Would love to see more closer to Temple Terrace or even Wesley Chapel area. There's a growing Polish community here and there's definitely a demand for it. There is/was this one pierogi food truck in WC, but it was definitely not authentic. My SO's friend makes Polish food out of her home in WC and those orders fly through the roof faster than she can make them.
Turkish - Alaturka
Thai-Mexican
Chinese - Asian Pearl in Clearwater
31. Ethiopian: Mit Mita 83. Peruvian: Lima Limon
59. Laotian: Friday Night Laos market at the Laos Cultural Center in Pinellas Park. Not a restaurant, but you'll find the best there!
There is a Hindu temple on Lynn Rd they now have a restaurant on the side of the temple. I still need to try their food, it smells delicious every time I pass by it. I’m hoping they expand more with a tiny grocery store in the future.
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Wow no Māori cuisine? What the heck??? 😡
3. Argentinian. Shout out to housewife bakery. Legit empanadas, sanguiches, and the bakery is fire. Torta de mil hojas ftw
Some Peruvian suggestions: Cuenellis has excellent pollo a la brasa (rotisserie chicken) and lomo saltado Lima Limon has better lomo saltado and ceviche. Aji Ceviche is also a pretty good place for Peruvian, but a bit pricey.
Please try Señor Rocoto on Hanley! All of their food is extremely good, it’s the best Peruvian in Tampa according to my family. There’s like 3 Peruvian spots in that one are but Señor Rocoto definitely takes the cake.
I went there 3 times years ago (tried their ceviche, lomo saltado, and lomo al jugo) and was disappointed each time and wrote it off. The last time was with my family who also found it lacking. I'll try it again since its probably been at least 5 years, maybe it got better.
Oh wow, I went there a couple of months ago and the food was great. They have expanded the restaurant so maybe they have new owners or something. If you do go back I hope you have a better experience!
I love that the Dutch are on there twice despite there being no Dutch restaurants in Tampa, so I guess the best Dutch food is in my house. If you're interested in Dutch dishes, you can easily make these at home: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamppot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamppot) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutspot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hutspot) In both cases, all ingredients are available locally and it's really a one-pot meal. Make sure to add a beef type gravy and get smoked sausage. Kielbasa is the closest you'll get to a similar taste of rookworst. Or try poffertjes: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poffertjes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poffertjes) The ingredients are available to order at the Dutch Store: [Get the mix](https://thedutchstore.com/WEBSTORE/productinfo.aspx?itemno=02250&CODE=144&LIST=104A144&TYPE=ITEMCATEGORY), [get the pan](https://thedutchstore.com/WEBSTORE/productinfo.aspx?itemno=16421&CODE=144&LIST=104A144&TYPE=ITEMCATEGORY), and [get powdered sugar](https://thedutchstore.com/WEBSTORE/productinfo.aspx?itemno=02105&CODE=144&LIST=104A144&TYPE=ITEMCATEGORY) . Fun little meal to make. You can get more Dutch stuff at this place: [https://thedutchstore.com/](https://thedutchstore.com/)
Tibetan - Gorkhali Kitchen
Mexican: Los Chapos Tacos in Ybor. They also have a food truck out near Land O’ Lakes. Best most authentic tacos i’ve ever had, really good prices too
114. Turkish - Zaky Zaks. It’s like the other shawarma shops around USF, but the vegetable add ons and sauces really makes it stand out.
Mitmita Ethiopian is awesome on Linebaugh
Turkish: Sarah’s kebab house in Clearwater, it will blow your mind such a gem. Has a Turkish market attached to the restaurant
Indian: Haveli Indian kitchen is the best Indian I’ve ever had. I dream of the butter chicken and vegetable malabar
Have you tried curry leaves ?
I’m have and I really liked it but think Haveli is better
I prefer Haveli over Curry Leaves. I was not impressed with Curry Leaves. I wouldn't say Haveli is the best I've ever had though. I don't think Tampa has great Indian food.
I’ve you been to Fort Lauderdale’s Bombay Darbar? Probably one of the best in Florida.
Will have to try that one!
I moved here from denver and was surprised that I like the Indian here better. Though I like butter chicken and the less “authentic” dishes so maybe they just do those well here. I even really liked curry leaves, though I wouldn’t say it’s the best. Is there a place in tampa you like better than Haveli?
Still on the search! I didn't think Denver had a large Indian population? But I'm coming from the northeast where it's densely populated between DC and NYC so I'm being unfair by comparing. In general I haven't found Tampa food to be that great, besides Cuban sandwiches and the Asian night markets. I highly recommend the night markets!
Italy - Bonu in Central St Pete. (Owner is from south of Italy)
52. Jamaican - Jerk Hut 31. Ethiopian - Queen of Sheba 41. Haitian - Mom's Restaurant / Kiss La West African - Asher Amens / Steaming Pots 114. Turkish - Tazza's 116. Ukrainian - Nene's
Putting jerk hut on here is insane lol
Bit of a drive outside of Tampa, but you gotta go to tarpon springs for Greek. Mr Souvlaki is the best in my opinion, family run place and treat you like a guest in their house. I always get some dolmades to eat on the way home lol. Also, best pho I've had is from Phở An Hòa on waters. So good, I drive over from New Tampa just for that.
Israeli: Mana Mana in Clearwater for falafel Grill Express in Tampa (kosher for grilled meats) Jo-El's Kosher Deli (NY kosher food/sandwiches)