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Steamed octopus ceviche from Restaurant BT

Around the World in 10 South Tampa Plates: Cuisines in South Tampa

Between Kennedy and Gandy, dozens of cultures are represented on plates at South Tampa restaurants, from western Africa to the bayous of Louisiana. Below, we’re highlighting 10 of the cuisines you’ll find around the neighborhood.

by McKenna Kelley
March 18, 2019
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Restaurant BT
2507 S. MacDill Ave.
(813) 258-1916
restaurantbt.com
Cuisine: French/Vietnamese

Chef BT Nguyen has become one of Tampa’s top chefs (with a four-restaurant empire, to boot) on the strength of her signature French-Vietnamese fusion cuisine. On her menu, dishes like coq au vin and bouillabaisse de Marseille (made with Maine lobster claws, Gulf prawns, King salmon and calamari in a saffron-white wine seafood broth) sit beside beef pho, a Peking duck burrito, tuna sashimi and snapper a la Saigon (red snapper with lemongrass, curry, Vietnamese herbs, shredded cabbage and ginger-turmeric-lemongrass rice).

A selection of dishes from Queen of Sheba

Queen of Sheba
3636 Henderson Blvd.
(813) 872-6000
ethiopianrestauranttampa.com
Cuisine: Ethiopian

Ethiopian dishes are typically served on top of a bread called injera, which is used instead of utensils to pick up food. Specialties include doro wot, the national dish of Ethiopia — a free-range chicken and hard-boiled, farm-raised egg stew seasoned with spices and berbere. Queen of Sheba also offers the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, where the freshly washed coffee beans are roasted, ground and boiled tableside.

Polenta e pesce from Osteria Natalina

Osteria Natalina
3215 S. MacDill Ave.
(813) 831-1210
osterianatalina.com
Cuisine: Italian

Founded by a native of Italy nearly 20 years ago, Osteria Natalina makes family recipes originally honed along the country’s eastern coastline. It’s quietly become one of South Tampa’s most beloved eateries; even Mayor Bob Buckhorn name-checked it as one of his favorite restaurants in the city in a recent interview. Seafood is the restaurant’s specialty, with dishes like polenta e pesce (soft polenta mixed with seafood in a tomato basil sauce), il carpaccio fresco di tonno (yellowfish tuna with chopped arugula, tomato, capers, olive oil and lemon juice), and their signature linguine al granchio e aragosta (linguine with blue crab and lobster meat sauté in a princess sauce).

Byblos kebabs and zatar fries from Byblos

Byblos
2832 S. MacDill Ave.
(813) 805-7977
byblostampa.com
Cuisine: Lebanese/Mediterranean

Lebanon natives Roger and Ziad Estephan opened Byblos in 2001 to give South Tampa a taste of their homeland with dishes like baba ganuj, kebbeh (fried seasoned ground beef with spices and pine nuts), shish kabob, and kafta (seasoned ground beef with pine nuts and hummus). They’ve since expanded the menu to incorporate items from throughout the Mediterranean and Italy, like shawarma and rigatoni.

Curry Leaves

Curry Leaves
4843 W. Kennedy Blvd.
(813) 319-4014
curryleavesindiancuisine.com
Cuisine: Indian

Served on a buffet, Curry Leaves has options aplenty. Samosas, dosas, biryanis, and nine types of naan are available, as are a variety of curries, paneer dishes (made with the fresh Indian cheese), vindaloo, and chicken tikka, all made with halal meats. For dessert, try the mango or pistachio kulfi, a traditional Indian ice cream.

Tacos from Miguelitos

Miguelitos
2702 W. Kennedy Blvd.
(813) 872-5600
miguelitostampa.com
Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish

The little sister of Miguel’s a few blocks up Kennedy Boulevard, Miguelito’s specializes in tapas, tacos and tequila. Established favorites get new spins, like fried jalapeños stuffed with shrimp and cheese, and tacos Miguelitos (rolled tacos topped with chile con queso). Platters of street tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, burritos and bowls (plus a -5-degree tap serving ice-cold tequila all day) round out the offerings.

Salt and pepper calamari from Yummy House South

Yummy House South
302 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
(813) 513-4788
yhschinabistro.com
Cuisine: Chinese

Created by Tommy Tang and John Zhou, both natives of Toishan, China, Yummy House has made a name for itself with authentic Hong Kong-style Chinese food. The restaurant is perhaps best known for its salt and pepper appetizers; eggplant, tofu, calamari, chicken, shrimp or a seafood mix is fried and tossed in a combination of salt, pepper, green onions, cilantro, roasted garlic and minced chili for a drool-worthy start to your meal. Yummy House serves a huge menu of Chinese favorites, like fried rice dishes, stir-frys, roasted duck, noodles, and a number of options with a spicy XO sauce, a delicacy in Hong Kong cooking.

Bayou rum brined duck from Roux

Roux
4205 S. MacDill Ave.
(813) 443-5255
rouxtampa.com
Cuisine: Southern/Cajun/Creole

A member of the Datz family of restaurants, Roux applies a similarly creative spirit to its Louisiana-inspired cuisine. Beignets are savory, made with crab and Abita-beer battered, while Florida alligator bites are made Cajun-style. More traditional options include crawfish étouffée, jambalaya, shrimp and grits, and a double-cut pork chop grilled over a wood fire.

A selection of dishes from Acropolis

Acropolis Greek Taverna
3023 W. Kennedy Blvd.
(813) 877-8200
acropolistaverna.com
Cuisine: Greek

Since 2001, Acropolis has been serving up traditional Greek cuisine across Tampa Bay; the South Tampa location opened in 2011. Acropolis specialties include a family recipe for mousaka (potatoes, eggplant, zucchini, ground beef and onions baked with bechamel cheese over tomato sauce), pastitsio pasta, stuffed grape leaves, chicken Santorini, souvlaki and lamb chops.

Ramen from Japanese Kitchen Dosunco

Japanese Kitchen Dosunco
3310 W. Kennedy Blvd.
(813) 605-5741
facebook.com/dosuncotampa
Cuisine: Japanese

On the early edge of ramen in Tampa, Japanese Kitchen Dosunco has been dishing up noodle bowls for more than three years. Dosunco serves ramen at escalating spice levels, plus a brothless ramen, vegetarian-friendly ramens, udon noodle bowls, and Japanese desserts like mochi ice cream.

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