When Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s highly-anticipated theme park, opens in May, it won’t just offer brand-new attractions. It will also offer more than 100 new dishes for visitors to enjoy.
On Monday, Universal shared a first look at the new food and drink items it has created for the park. The items will be served across 30 dining locations at the park and offered in a variety of styles, including seafood, Italian, barbecue and French.
Some of the food will be a twist on standard fare, while some will be inspired by the park’s five themed worlds— Celestial Park, Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon—Isle of Berk and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Ministry of Magic.
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Visitors will be able to grab a Butterbeer crepe in The Wizarding World or chow down on a Bowser meatball in Super Nintendo World.
“Epic Universe marks the next step in elevating the dining experiences across the destination with food & beverage that goes beyond the typical theme park fare and has become an attraction in and of itself,” Universal said in a news release.
Here’s a look at some of the food and drink items coming to Epic Universe:
CELESTIAL PARK
Celestial Park will serve as the central hub of Epic Universe, and it will be the first world visitors enter. This area will have 15 dining locations, including the Atlantic, a table-service restaurant with a glass dome; The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant, serving Asian cuisine under constellations; and The Oak & Star Tavern, serving a variety of barbecue dishes.
- Sea Bass (Atlantic) –a delectable portion of Sea Bass nestled amid the subtle sweetness of carrot mochi and vibrant crunch of fresh sugar snap peas. Aromatic lemongrass broth complements the buttery bass, while starfruit slices add a splash of tropical citrus notes
- Landlubber’s Snickerdoodle Loot (Atlantic)– a fun beach-style dessert perfect for young explorers featuring a snickerdoodle cake served in a beach pail with cookie butter ganache, surrounded by Biscoff sand and gummy sharks
- Tonkotsu Ramen (The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant) – this Asian comfort food features delicate ramen noodles immersed in a rich pork broth, topped with tender chashu pork, tare egg, shiitake mushrooms, and fragrant togarashi oil
- Platter with Mango Bread & Pickles (The Oak & Star Tavern) – guests can choose from smoked brisket, smoked ribs, pulled pork, cheddar jalapeno sausage or spit-roasted herbed-infused chicken and pair with sides like braised greens, mac and cheese, and more
- Harvest Moon Pizza (VG) (Pizza Moon) – this vegan masterpiece features rich tomato sauce adorned with grilled artichoke hearts, Divina tomatoes and roasted peppers, topped with Castelvetrano olives and arugula for a crisp finish
- Grand Atlantic Martini (Atlantic) – a tantalizing cocktail with dry gin, aperitif wine and a gilded lemon twist for garnish
- Waturi Punch (Celestiki) – guests can transport to an island oasis with a refreshing blend of rum, bitters and fruit juices
- The Plastered Owl (The Oak & Star Tavern) – a perfectly blended cocktail crafted with dark rye whiskey, simple syrup, cherry syrup, lemon juice, lemon wedges and muddled cherries
- Khaosan Boba (The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant) – a delightful blend of Thai-inspired milk tea and paired with coffee boba and frothy coffee foam
- Meteor Strike (Bar Zenith) –a cosmic blend of light rum, triple sec, zesty lime and pineapple juices, topped with lemon-lime soda and a sprinkle of edible gold glitter, and garnished by a flaming lemon extract-infused raw sugar cube meteor
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
In Super Nintendo World, visitors can power up their palettes at the four dining locations serving dishes inspired by the video game characters. Options will include a one-pound meatball at Toadstool Cafe or green apple smoothie at Yoshi’s Snack Island.
- Mario Burger (Bacon, Mushroom & Cheese) (Toadstool Cafe) – power up with this all-beef patty, topped with savory mushrooms, fresh lettuce, tomato and melted American cheese, served on a brioche bun with a side of truffle French fries
- Luigi Burger (Pesto Grilled Chicken) (Toadstool Cafe) – this flavorful dish features grilled chicken topped with basil pesto, melted Swiss cheese, green peppers, and fresh spinach, all served on a soft brioche bun with a side of Truffle French fries
- Bowser’s Fireball Challenge (Toadstool Cafe) – step up to this challenge featuring a towering one-pound meatball topped with gooey mozzarella cheese in rich mushroom marinara sauce and fresh parsley served with a Bowser-inspired puff pastry and a side of hot sauce
- Yoshi’s Smoothie (Apple Melon) (Yoshi’s Snack Island) – cool off with a refreshing blend of tart Granny Smith apple and sweet honeydew syrup, frozen to creamy perfection with milk and topped with whipped cream and green apple bursting boba
DARK UNIVERSE
Universal’s monsters will come to life in this world and the food will also take inspiration from the spooky and haunted vibes in the area. Visitors can dine at Das Stakehaus, a quick-service restaurant, with a stake dish they can “sink their teeth” into.
- Stakes (Das Stakehaus) – guests can sink their teeth into a scrumptious meal on a stake with a choice of three protein options – Fish on a Stake (blackened salmon steak), Bird on a Stake (grilled dry rubbed chicken tenderloin) or Bits and Pieces (seared and glazed wild mushroom brisket meatloaf) – all served with roasted veggies and charred green onion mashed potatoes
- “Blood” Orange Chicken Sandwich (Das Stakehaus) – flash-fried marinated chicken breast tossed in a tantalizing blood orange sauce served in a sinister black bun with tangy pickles, a slaw and crispy fries
- Our Favorite Vegan Familiar’s Stuffed Cabbage (VG) (Das Stakehaus) – featuring impossible meat wrapped in tender cabbage leaves nestled in a rich bell pepper tomato sauce and accompanied by a vibrant beet bucatini
- Hunter’s Garlic Stake (The Burning Blade Tavern) – a crispy cheesy garlic pretzel perfectly prepared to a golden brown served with a rich garlic dipping sauce
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON — ISLE OF BERK
In the Isle of Berk, visitors will be able to “feast like Vikings.” Mead Hall, a quick-service restaurant, will offer a platter that a family can share. For those wanting something sweet, there’s Yaknog, a drink with malted chocolate, cinnamon and whipped cream.
- Yaknog (Mead Hall) –a fun drink that captures the spirit and adventure of Berk with its rich and creamy concoction of malted chocolate, cinnamon and a generous swirl of whipped cream
- Thawfest Platter (Mead Hall) –feast like a Viking with this grand spread of tender chicken drumsticks glazed in a wild berry BBQ glaze, grilled salmon, and succulent sausage served with a medley of roasted carrots, cipollini onions, Nordic fries, and side sauces
- Nordic Harvest Salad (VG)(Mead Hall) –this salad features kale and arugula greens, crisp red cabbage, radishes and hearty ancient grains, with blueberries and crisp apples for a tangy flavor, a sprinkle of trail mix that adds a satisfying crunch and raspberry vinaigrette to top it all off
- Stormfly’s Catch of the Day (Mead Hall) – a fun dessert perfect for young Vikings featuring a chocolate mousse fish nestled atop a bed of colorful crispy rice cereal for a delightful combination of creamy and crunchy sweetness
THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER — MINISTRY OF MAGIC
The dishes in this world will be inspired by the flavors of Paris. Cafe L’air De La Sirene, a French cafe, will serve baguettes, salads and crepes.
- Butterbeer Crêpe (Café L’air De La Sirène) – for the first time ever, guests can enjoy the flavors of Butterbeer in a crepe that includes shortbread cookie butter, Bavarian cream, Butterbeer cream, strawberries, Butterbeer drizzle and a Butterbeer shortbread cookie
- Baguette de Dinde (Café L’air De La Sirène) – a charmingly scrumptious dish featuring sliced cracked black pepper turkey piled high with arugula, crisp apples and creamy Brie served with a warm crusty baguette with zesty mustard butter and apple butter
- Alchemist’s Platter (Le Gobelet Noir) –an exquisite spread featuring smoked sausage, potato and cheese pierogies, tangy pickled eggs, vibrant marinated beets, savory caramelized onions, and a warm pretzel served with zesty German mustard and cheese fondue
- Lentil Stew (VG) (Le Gobelet Noir) –a hearty stew of lentils, savory vegan bacon, and vibrant root vegetables served with artisan bread
- Quiche Lorraine (Café L’air De La Sirène) – a savory dish featuring egg custard baked in a flaky pie crust filled with crispy bacon, gruyère cheese and caramelized onions with mornay sauce, and a side of fresh berries topped with a lavender honey drizzle
Epic Universe is set to open on May 22. Tickets are now on sale.
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