There’s a new Asian fusion café that is building a lot of buzz in Tampa Bay. In early May, the Tin Drum Asia Café opened its doors in Oldsmar and invited a handful of ourTampa Bay Bloggers to experience its fast, fresh cuisine inspired by a variety of Asian street food.

As the legend goes, there was a man who would walk the streets beating on a tin drum, calling the locals together to listen to music, catch up on gossip and most importantly, share a meal. This man was known as a Tin Drummer.

At the sound of the beat, people would follow the Tin Drummer into the colorful cafes filling them with the buzz of lively conversation against the clamor of pots and pans and the dizzying scents of sizzling woks and everyone equally (young, old, poor or rich) enjoyed in the simple joy of the foods they loved. The Tin Drummer was the pulse of the community in ancient times, much like the bloggers are the pulse of the community blasting out the joys of good food through the blogosphere.

Carter of DadScribe and Calley of The Eco Chic

Like legend of long ago, a scene of clamoring pots and lively conversation around sizzling, tasty Asian street food was the backdrop of Tin Drum Asia Café on its opening day. As the servers of the Tin Drum Asia Café banged on pots and pans to create the flavorful and colorful meals, we were pulled into conversation, the sights and sounds that create such a tasty and welcoming atmosphere.

Celeste of Roadside Travels and Jessica of Tampa Mom Runs

The bloggers ordered several selections off the expansive menu and shared them family-style playing into the street fare and Tin Drummer ambiance. Each dish was tastier than the next!

The Crispy Chicken Pot-Sticker with soy vinaigrette

Tikka Masala – Spicy Indian curry sauce, tomatoes, cilantro, sautéed chicken, steamed white rice

Kung Pao Stir-Fry -Spicy chili soy sauce, bell peppers, onions, crushed chili, crushed peanut, sautéed chicken, steamed white rice

Kickin’ Kimchi -steak in a sweet and spicy sauce, seaweed finished with a spicy kimchi and a fried egg

Kang Yum Mango Bowl With spinach, carrot, carrot, mango slaw, mango dressing, fresh mango, grilled chicken and steamed rice.

Visit the newest Tin Drum Asia Café in Oldsmar 3689 Tampa Rd, Ste 305 to experience and bring a crowd to sample the over-sized portions of exquisite Asian street food cuisine family style. The counter service delivered to your table is surprisingly fast and fresh, which makes it a great option for lunch.

Or for a fast fresh, take away option, order online. Stop by on Tuesday with the family and take advantage of it kids eat free on Tuesday deal.

Tin Drum Asia Café Oldsmar hours are from Sunday through Thursday 11am – 9pm and Friiday through Saturday, 11 a.m – 10pm.

For more Tin Drum Asia Café specialty creations and deals, follow Tin Drum Asia Café on Twitter and Facebook. Like the Tin Drum Asia Café Oldsmar Facebook page, too. For even more deals, join the Tin Drum Asia Café Text Club. Text TDJOIN to 89800 and receive $2 off instantly.  Weekly deals are sent out every Monday.

Discover more about Tin Drum Asia Café experience at Roadside Travels.