We are a little over three months away from Universal Studios Epic Universe’s grand opening in Orlando. While construction is reaching its final stages within the coming weeks, new information about the park continues to be unveiled. Although many are excited about the opening of Super Nintendo World on the East Coast (FT Donkey Kong Country), others are looking forward to exploring Celestial Park, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon Isle of Berk, and the third part of Harry Potter World, the Ministry of Magic. With the upcoming grand opening just around the corner, Universal has unveiled its food line-up for the different Epic Universe restaurants.
With the Epic Universe set to open on May 22, 2025, Universal has released new information about some of the food options coming to its themed areas. These food options range in variety from a snack to an entire meal. Below, we will be breaking down the food options based on which park it is located in and what the meal contains; photos below are courtesy of Universal Studios.
Celestial Park
Atlantic
Sea Bass – sea bass with carrot mochi, sugar snap peas, lemongrass broth, and starfruit slices
King Oyster Mushroom Ceviche – cilnantro, lime, tomato, and jicama
Landlubber’s Snickerdoodle Loot – snickerdoodle cake served in a beach pail with cookie butter ganache, Biscoff “sand,” and gummy sharks
Passion Fruit “Caviar” – chocolate pan de genes, hazelnut crunch, and Jivara mousse
Grand Atlantic Martini – dry gin, aperitif wine, and a lemon twist
Melon and Herb Highball – gin, watermelon syrup, basil, and cucumberNorthern Lights – vodka, curacao, lemon juice, butterfly pea blossom ice sphere, limoncello, Simple syrup, gold luster dust
Northern Lights – vodka, curacao, lemon juice, butterfly pea blossom ice sphere, limoncello, Simple syrup, gold luster dust
The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant
Tonkotsu Ramen – ramen noodles in pork broth with cha shu pork, tare egg, shiitake mushrooms, and togarashi oil
Smashed Cucumbers – dragon sauce, cilantro, peanuts, and Sichuan dust
Snowflake Potstickers – lacy crust pork potstickers with dragon sauce
Passion Fruit Moon Cake – passion fruit cheesecake, passion fruit, mango, and dragon crust
Chengdu Dream – Sichuan Baiju, curacao, falernum, grapefruit juice, and pineapple juice
Khaosan Boba – a delightful blend of Thai-inspired milk tea paired with coffee boba and frothy coffee foam
Golden Dragon – lime juice, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, jalapeño essence, turmeric, and ground ginger
The Oak & Star Tavern
Platter with Mango Bread & Pickles
main dish: smoked ribs, pulled pork, cheddar jalapeño sausage, or spit-roasted herbed-infused chicken
sides: braised greens, mac and cheese
The Plastered Owl – dark rye whiskey, simple syrup, cherry syrup, lemon juice, lemon wedges, and muddled cherries
Pizza Moon
Harvest Moon Pizza – tomato sauce, grilled artichoke hearts, Divina tomatoes, and roasted peppers with Castelvetrano olives and arugula
Brownie Eclipse – brownie, Nutella, marshmallows, and crushed Oreo
Celestiki
Waturi Punch – rum, bitters, and fruit juices
Bar Zenith
Meteor Strike – light rum, triple sec, lime juice, and pineapple juice with lemon-lime soda, gold glitter, and a lemon-extract-infused, raw sugar-cube meteor
Dark Universe
Das Stakehaus
Fish on a Stake – blackened salmon steak on a stake with roasted vegetables and green onion mashed potatoes
Bird on a Stake – grilled dry rubbed chicken tenderloin on a stake with roasted vegetables and green onion mashed potatoes
Bits and Pieces – wild mushroom brisket meatloaf on a stake with roasted vegetables and green onion mashed potatoes
Carved Staked Steak – with green onion mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, mushrooms, and acorn squash
Ancient Char Siu Pork – roasted pork belly with Bloody Roast pork dipping sauce, green onion mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, acorn square, mushrooms, and bok choy
“Blood” Orange Chicken Sandwich – marinated chicken breast in blood orange sauce on a black bun with pickles, slaw, and crispy fries
Black Wings – Chicken wings with Coleslaw
Our Favorite Vegan Familiar’s Stuffed Cabbage – Impossible meat in cabbage in bell pepper tomato sauce with beet bucatini
Labotocatta – vanilla panna cotta Greek yogurt “brain” with raspberries
Reaper’s Reserve – caramel spice brown ale, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon
The Burning Blade Tavern
Hunter’s Garlic Stake – crispy cheesy garlic pretzel with garlic dipping sauce
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic
Café L’air De La Sirène
Butterbeer Crêpe – with shortbread cookie butter, Bavarian cream, Butterbeer cream, strawberries, Butterbeer drizzle, and a Butterbeer shortbread cookie
Quiche Lorraine – egg custard in a pie crust filled with bacon, gruyère cheese, and caramelized onions with mornay sauce and a side of berries with lavender honey drizzle
Jambon Beurre – ham, gruyère cheese, dijon mustard butter, and a French baguette
Bœuf Bourguignon – braised beef in burgundy wine with mushrooms, pearl onions, roasted carrots, and bacon lardons with Pommes purée
Niçoise Salad – tuna salad, fingerling potatoes, Niçoise olives, pickled red onions, eggs, haricot verts, tomatoes, and mustard vinaigrette
Dirigible Plum Juice – apple, passion fruit, dragon fruit, and citrus
Le Gobelet Noir
Alchemist’s Platter – smoked sausage, pickled eggs, potato and cheese pierogies, beets, caramelized onions, and a warm pretzel with German mustard and cheese fondue
Lentil Stew – a stew of lentils, vegan bacon, and root vegetables with artisan bread
Bar Moonshine (and Butterbeer cart)
Bieraubeurre – Butterbeer served cold, frozen, or hot
How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk
Mead Hall
Thawfest Platter – spread of chicken drumsticks in a wildberry BBQ glaze, grilled salmon, and sausage with roasted carrots, cipollini onions, Nordic fries, and side sauces
Hiccup’s Grilled Salmon – pastrami-seasoned salmon, roasted carrots, herb garlic potatoes, Cipollini onions, and dill fennel sauce
Nordic Harvest Salad – kale, arugula, red cabbage, radishes, and grains with blueberries, apples, trail mix, and raspberry vinaigrette
Stormfly’s Catch of the Day – chocolate mousse fish on top of Fruity Pebbles cereal
Sullen Sea Sandwich –
Yaknog – malted chocolate, cinnamon, and whipped cream
Gobbler’s Mead – boysenberry, blackcurrant, citrus, and cardamom
Super Nintendo World
Toadstool Café
Mario Burger – beef patty with mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, and melted American cheese on a brioche bun with a side of truffle French fries
Luigi Burger – grilled chicken with basil pesto, melted Swiss cheese, green peppers, and spinach on a brioche bun with a side of Truffle French fries
Bowser’s Fireball Challenge – one-pound meatball with mozzarella cheese in mushroom marinara sauce and parsley with a Bowser-inspired puff pastry and a side of hot sauce
Pirahna Plant Caprese – tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, asparagus, and basil pesto with greens, radish, and apple vinaigrette
Super Mushroom Pizza Bowl – mozzarella cheese, sausage, pepperoni, and mushroom marinara sauce with mushroom pizza crust
Yoshi’s Snack Island
Yoshi’s Smoothie – milk with frozen Granny Smith apple and honeydew syrup, whipped cream, and green apple boba
Does this array of food excite you? Will you be trying out any of these when the Universal Studios expansion (Epic Universe) opens on May 22, 2025? Will you go down to check out the new Super Nintendo World, How to Train Your Dragon-Isle of Berk, or The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – The Ministry of Magic?
