Today Universal Orlando Resort gave us a first look at some of the delectable menu items coming to Universal Epic Universe!
Created by Universal’s Award-Winning Culinary Team, the Delicious Food & Beverage Offerings at Epic Universe will Continue to Raise the Bar When It Comes to Theme Park Cuisine – Featuring Everything from Incredibly-Themed Dishes Inspired by Beloved Characters to Creative Twists on Fan-Favorite Items and More
Officially opening on May 22nd, 2025 Universal’s Epic Universe is raising the bar with the development of more than 100 creative new menu items to add another layer of immersion for guests to enjoy.
Each themed world will over unique themed food and beverages that go beyond typical theme park fare, they really are an attraction in and of itself.
From full-service restaurants to fast casual dining locations, Epic Universe offers a wide range of menu items across 30 dining locations that feature options to satisfy every palate. Guests can savour everything from popular culinary staples like seafood, eclectic Asian, barbecue, Italian and French cuisine to uniquely themed items like the Butterbeer Crêpe in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, the Mario Burger in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, Yaknog in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and Stakes in Dark Universe.
I know your mouths are watering so let’s dive right into the first look at some Universal Epic Universe food!
Celestial Park
Guests can find a diverse slate of cuisine across 15 dining locations in Celestial park which includes the Atlantic seafood restaurant which sits across Neptune’s pool, the Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant and The Oak & Star Tavern – where guests can gather around an oak tree and relish in savoury barbecue, and so much more.
Some of the delicious dishes guests can enjoy in Celestial Park include:
Sea Bass (Atlantic)
A delectable portion of Sea Bass nestled amid the subtle sweetness of carrot mochi and the 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, tripe 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
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic will include a variety of enchanting dining locations – Café L’air De La Sirène, Le Gobelet Noir and more – filled with French-inspired cuisine and new iterations of familiar favourites, including:
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
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
Super Nintendo World
This food is certainly one way to power up as you can pick up a bite to eat at four dining locations such as Toadstool Cafe and Yoshi’s Snack Island with items such as:
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
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
Guests can feast like Vikings within dining locations like Mead Hall, Spit Fyre Grill and Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel, where they’ll find:
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
Dark Universe
While exploring Darkmoor, guests will find the ghastly dining locations Das Stakehaus, The Burning Blade Tavern and De Lacey’s Cottage – each featuring food and beverage offerings that are to die for, including:
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)
You’re certainly going to need a bite to eat to calm your nerves after experiencing this particular area of the park, especially the incredible Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiement ride.
Featuring impossible meat wrapped in tender cabbage leaves nestled in a rich bell pepper tomato sauce and accompanied by a vibrant beet bucatini
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