Asian Cuisine
- Shonna Thibodeau

- Apr 7, 2020
- 3 min read
"Lunch is the best hour of the day."

Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances we are facing through this pandemic, life as we know it has changed. For many of us, this virus has taken away big events and milestones that we have been looking forward to for quite some time now. From cancelled vacations to cancelled commencement ceremonies, we have been challenged with a lot of adjustment during this time. However, COVID-19 is so much bigger than just ruining plans or having to stay in the house. People are dying, and many businesses are suffering throughout this time of crisis. With that being said, be kind to one another, call your friends and family, and support small businesses where you can. My post will be different this time, as I will be talking about my favorite little Chinese takeout restaurant near my house. Asian Cuisine has never failed to put a smile on my face, and their establishment is trying their best to overcome this hardship with a speedy delivery service and delicious food.
Asian Cuisine has been my go-to for comfort food for almost a year now. I absolutely love Chinese food, so when I first moved down to Florida, it was a necessity to find the best Chinese establishment near me. It took me almost three years to try this place because it is a small restaurant hidden by a hotel and hard to notice while driving. Actually, it took until I moved not even one mile away from this restaurant and passed it every day to be able to appreciate its greatness. This post is kind of ironic, due to the fact that I have never truly eaten inside of Asian Cuisine. Although, it does seem to be very fitting for the time frame, as I have always ordered it to-go. As of now, I am still eating it on occasion while spending time away from anyone that I do not currently live with.
Overall, there is something about Asian Cuisine that genuinely makes me excited to order from. Maybe it is the incredibly cheap pricing or maybe it is the large portions that guarantee leftovers, but either way it is my favorite thing to eat during this time outside of my own home-cooking. Asian Cuisine has a rather large menu, containing anything from a wide variety of appetizers to seafood and dessert. Their combo meals on the menu come with delicious egg rolls and can be consumed for a very low-price tag, as previously stated. When my boyfriend and I order from this restaurant, it usually comes within ten minutes. The staff cooks your meal to order, and it comes fresh, hot, and ready to be eaten. When I purchase from here, I usually get General Tso’s chicken, fried rice, the eggroll it comes with and Crab Rangoon. Although this is my typical order, I have tried their orange chicken and egg drop-wonton combination soup, and both of these menu options are nothing short of delicious.
After sharing my personal favorite delivery restaurant, I am interested to hear what everyone else’s is. Feel free to drop your favorite takeout or delivery restaurant below, and I would love to try each of them at some point. I hope all of you are able to try and love Asian Cuisine as much as I do, as well. Moving forward, continue to stay safe and inside as much as possible until further notice. Remember, everyone is facing difficult adjustments and changes, so continue to be kind and support the businesses that could use your help. Also, thank anyone you know working in the health care industry, and thank the establishments that are staying open to provide for us! Stay healthy, everyone.

Fun Fact: Asian Cuisine can be ordered for delivery through GrubHub and Uber Eats!
Works Cited for Cover: https://wallpaperaccess.com/chinese-food



@Michael, I definitely had the hardest time finding a Chinese restaurant as my go-to in Florida. A lot of them are just okay, but I absolutely love this place! It is definitely worth looking into in my opinion. I hope you stay safe and healthy, as well!
@Kelly, I couldn't agree more, eating has unfortunately become a pastime of mine when the fridge and snacks are always accessible! Hopefully you'll end up liking this place as much as I do.
I dont know if you have heard of the quarantine fifteen - but I am definitely gaining it because I am indulging in ALL the comfort foods here in Tampa!! I will have to add Asian Cuisine to the list. I have struggled to find a good Asian restaurant that keeps me coming back - but this one may be the one! The picture already has me drooling :P
I have never tried Asian Cuisine, but based off what you said and the pictures posted, I will definitely, try it! I've been looking for a good Chinese food place around here and I couldn't seem to find one. Whenever I want Chinese, I usually just go to Wok and Roll because it is close to my house. But thank you for sharing this restaurant and I'll be sure to try it! Stay safe!
@Kara, you are the sweetest human being! Thank you for your kind words, and I hope all is well in this transitional period of time. I must say, if you ever get a chance to go to this place, you would love it! I think Asian Cuisine partially contributes to the reason I have gotten through stressful nights of studying.
Reading this makes my whole heart happy. You put into perspective how we all should act as we think of everyone affected during this time. And may I say you do it in such YUMMY ways! You have a heart of gold and it shows in this post alone. And I think it is safe to say your food looks delicious!!! Thank you for your amazing insight.