Tampa, I Underestimated You! 😲

I used to think Tampa’s Chinese food was just okay… but this time I tried something different — and wow! 🤩 Tampa has so many international cuisines — delicious and affordable. Sorry Tampa, I underestimated you! 1️⃣ Babushka’s - Temple Terrace (Russian Restaurant 🇷🇺) Perfect if you’re craving Eastern European flavors! Huge portions, cozy decor, and unique dishes. We tried the cheese board — loved the sausages, pickles, bread, and especially the pâté (not cheesy, but salty and super unique!). 💵 Around $20-30 per person. 2️⃣ Wandee Asian Fusion (Thai Restaurant 🇹🇭) Great spot for Southeast Asian food! Generous portions and full of flavor. We ordered the shrimp laab (a Thai-style salad) and stir-fried water spinach — both were amazing! 👍 Lots of options, affordable, and tasty. 💵 About $10-20 per person. 3️⃣ Ava Tampa (Italian Restaurant 🇮🇹) Went for Happy Hour — totally worth it! Cocktails only $9 🍹, pizzas half-price, plus discounted appetizers. We got the mushroom pizza — soooo good! 🍕 The cheese board was just okay (the meat and cheese were a bit gamey for me 😅) — but the vibe is romantic… perfect for dates! 💖 #TampaEats #FoodDiscovery #InternationalCuisine #TravelNotes #FoodieGuide #Tampa #LifeInUSA #StudyAbroad