Epic Universe: A Culinary Adventure Awaits
Prepare yourself for an immersive gastronomic experience as Universal Epic Universe unveils its grand culinary creations. From the celestial heights of Celestial Park to the enchanting realm of the Super Nintendo World, each world tantalizes your taste buds with an array of flavors that will transport you to culinary paradise.
Celestial Park: Where Flavors Ascend
As you step into the ethereal Celestial Park, let your senses be captivated by the culinary wonders of The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant and Atlantic, a glass-enclosed seafood haven.
Indulge in The Blue Dragon’s Smashed Cucumbers, a familiar yet exhilarating taste that evokes memories of home-cooked meals. The pork-filled Snowflake Potstickers, with their intricate lacey crusts, resemble celestial lanterns, offering a crispy, savory treat. The accompanying dragon sauce adds a vibrant kick, breaking free from the traditional theme park fare.
Atlantic’s Oyster Mushroom Ceviche is a vegan delight, showcasing hearty mushrooms that substitute for fish, creating a dish brimming with brightness and freshness. The Sea Bass with carrot mochi, sugar snap peas, star fruit, and lemongrass broth is a delicate masterpiece, while the Passion Fruit "Caviar" sparks both curiosity and delight with its chocolate hazelnut base topped with passion-fruit-flavored pearls.
Super Nintendo World: Familiar Flavors with a Twist
Step into the iconic Mushroom Kingdom and savor dishes that feel like home, albeit with a touch of Nintendo magic. Yoshi’s Smoothie, now apple-melon flavored for American palates, is a vibrant green delight sure to charm the younger crowd.
The Mario Burger from Toadstool Cafe is a crowd-pleaser fit for both picky and adventurous eaters. Relish the juicy patty topped with bacon, mushrooms, and cheese, all nestled in a mustache-printed brioche bun. The Thawfest Platter from How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk’s Mead Hall is another shared feast, featuring wild berry barbecue glazed chicken drumsticks, grilled salmon, sausage links, and an array of veggie sides and dips. The salmon, inspired by Hiccup’s gift to Toothless, is a particularly noteworthy dish, both visually and gastronomically.
Quench your thirst with Yaknog, a malted chocolate and cinnamon dessert drink that resembles a cold Mexican hot chocolate, or Gobber’s Mead, a boysenberry-blackcurrant infusion that introduces you to the ancient beverage.
Dark Universe: Chilling Delights
Dark Universe offers a chilling culinary adventure, mirroring the spine-tingling atmosphere of Halloween Horror Nights. Das Stakehouse presents a vegan stuffed cabbage sprinkled with puffed rice resembling maggots, a macabre twist that adds to its appeal. The Carved Staked Steak, with its bloody jus, perfectly complements the vampire-themed restaurant. And the Labotocotta, a brain-shaped Greek yogurt vanilla panna cotta, is sure to send shivers down your spine.
Don’t miss Reaper’s Reserve, the signature beer crafted by Orlando’s Crooked Can Brewing Company. This brown ale, infused with cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg, offers a year-round taste of autumnal indulgence.
Café L’air De La Sirène: A Taste of Paris in the Wizarding World
Be transported to the romantic streets of 1920s Paris at Café L’air De La Sirène in the Wizarding World. Savor the Salad Niçoise, a refreshing and classic French dish. Sip on the Dirigible Plum Juice Mocktail, a light and fruity treat.
And for a sweet treat, indulge in the Bièraubeurre Crepe, a delectable combination of shortbread cookie butter, Bavarian cream, Butterbeer drizzle, strawberries, and a shortbread cookie.
Beyond the Delicacies: Culinary Craftsmanship Unveiled
Beyond the tantalizing flavors, there’s a team of culinary experts meticulously crafting each dish, led by Chef Jens Dahlmann, vice president and executive chef of Culinary Operations at Universal Orlando Resort. They strive for authenticity and originality, ensuring that every bite tells a story.
The team’s unwavering dedication to vegan options is evident in their reimagining of vegan cuisine, offering delectable dishes that cater to a wide range of dietary preferences. The resort’s production kitchen, where the magic happens, demonstrates their commitment to freshly made bakery items, including the mouthwatering buns adorning the Mario Burger.
An Unforgettable Culinary Journey
As Epic Universe opens its doors in May, prepare to embark on an unforgettable culinary journey. From the celestial heights of Celestial Park to the enchanting Super Nintendo World, and the chilling depths of Dark Universe, each world offers a symphony of flavors that will leave a lasting impression.
Get ready to savor this culinary adventure, where every bite tells a tale of creativity, passion, and unwavering dedication to the art of dining.
