Common Orlando has shared a sneak peek on the meals coming to all 5 lands at Epic Universe. Listed below are images of the handfuls of dishes coming to Florida’s model new theme park, together with the killer delicacies in Darkish Universe, Tremendous Nintendo World, Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and extra. We’ll begin with the announcement and descriptions of the dishes, drinks, and desserts–adopted by our commentary after that.
In response to Common Orlando, it is a first take a look at the unimaginable meals and beverage choices friends can savor throughout their go to to Common Epic Universe, formally opening on Might 22, 2025! Identified for constantly elevating the bar (in accordance with them), Common Orlando’s award-winning culinary staff (additionally in accordance with them) has reached epic heights with the event of greater than 100 inventive new menu gadgets.
These 100+ new menu gadgets at Epic Universe add yet one more layer of immersion for friends to take pleasure in throughout the 5 imaginative worlds that make up the all-new theme park. Epic Universe marks the following step in elevating the eating experiences throughout the vacation spot with meals & beverage that goes past the everyday theme park fare and has develop into an attraction in and of itself (as soon as once more, all in accordance with Common).
From full-service eating places to quick informal eating areas, Epic Universe presents a variety of menu gadgets throughout 30 eating areas that characteristic choices to fulfill each palate. Friends can savor all the things from well-liked culinary staples like seafood, eclectic Asian, barbecue, Italian and French delicacies to uniquely themed gadgets just like the Butterbeer Crêpe in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic, the Mario Burger in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, Yaknog in How one can Prepare Your Dragon – Isle of Berk and Stakes in Darkish Universe.
Here’s a first take a look at among the appetizing gadgets friends can anticipate at Common Epic Universe:
CELESTIAL PARK
Whereas strolling by the guts of Common Epic Universe, friends can discover a numerous slate of delicacies throughout greater than 15 eating areas, together with the Atlantic restaurant – which sits throughout the shimmering waters of Neptune’s Pool and lives by the motto “Sea meals? Eat meals;” The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant – the place friends can dine below the constellations alongside two neon dragons adorning the partitions, The Oak & Star Tavern – the place friends can collect round an oak tree and relish in savory barbecue, and a lot extra.
Among the scrumptious dishes friends can take pleasure in in Celestial Park embody:
Sea Bass (Atlantic) –a tasty portion of Sea Bass nestled amid the delicate sweetness of carrot mochi and vibrant crunch of recent sugar snap peas. Fragrant lemongrass broth enhances the buttery bass, whereas starfruit slices add a splash of tropical citrus notes.
Landlubber’s Snickerdoodle Loot (Atlantic)– a enjoyable beach-style dessert good for younger explorers that includes a snickerdoodle cake served in a seashore pail with cookie butter ganache, surrounded by Biscoff sand and gummy sharks.
Tonkotsu Ramen (The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant) – this Asian consolation meals options delicate ramen noodles immersed in a wealthy pork broth, topped with tender chashu pork, tare egg, shiitake mushrooms, and aromatic togarashi oil.
Platter with Mango Bread & Pickles (The Oak & Star Tavern) – friends can select from smoked brisket, smoked ribs, pulled pork, cheddar jalapeno sausage or spit-roasted herbed-infused hen and pair with sides like braised greens, mac and cheese, and extra.
Harvest Moon Pizza (VG) (Pizza Moon) – this vegan masterpiece options wealthy tomato sauce adorned with grilled artichoke hearts, Divina tomatoes and roasted peppers, topped with Castelvetrano olives and arugula for a crisp end.
Grand Atlantic Martini (Atlantic) – a tantalizing cocktail with dry gin, aperitif wine and a gilded lemon twist for garnish.
Waturi Punch (Celestiki) – friends can transport to an island oasis with a refreshing mix of rum, bitters and fruit juices.
The Plastered Owl (The Oak & Star Tavern) – a wonderfully blended cocktail crafted with darkish rye whiskey, easy syrup, cherry syrup, lemon juice, lemon wedges and muddled cherries.
Khaosan Boba (The Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant) – a pleasant mix of Thai-inspired milk tea and paired with espresso boba and frothy espresso foam
Meteor Strike (Bar Zenith) –a cosmic mix of sunshine 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 uncooked sugar dice meteor
THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER – MINISTRY OF MAGIC
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic will embody a wide range of enchanting eating areas – Café L’air De La Sirène, Le Gobelet Noir and extra – crammed with French-inspired delicacies and new iterations of acquainted favorites, together with:
Butterbeer Crêpe (Café L’air De La Sirène) – for the primary time ever, friends can benefit from the flavors of Butterbeer in a crepe that features 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 delicious dish that includes sliced cracked black pepper turkey piled excessive with arugula, crisp apples and creamy Brie served with a heat crusty baguette with zesty mustard butter and apple butter.
Alchemist’s Platter (Le Gobelet Noir) –an beautiful unfold that includes smoked sausage, potato and cheese pierogies, tangy pickled eggs, vibrant marinated beets, savory caramelized onions, and a heat 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 greens served with artisan bread.
Quiche Lorraine (Café L’air De La Sirène) – a savory dish that includes egg custard baked in a flaky pie crust crammed with crispy bacon, gruyère cheese and caramelized onions with mornay sauce, and a facet of recent berries topped with a lavender honey drizzle.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
Friends can energy up for his or her subsequent journey in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD with tasty delicacies impressed by the story and experiences throughout the world at 4 eating areas like Toadstool Cafe, Yoshi’s Snack Island and extra with gadgets corresponding to:
Mario Burger (Bacon, Mushroom & Cheese) (Toadstool Cafe) – energy up with this all-beef patty, topped with savory mushrooms, recent lettuce, tomato and melted American cheese, served on a brioche bun with a facet of truffle French fries.
Luigi Burger (Pesto Grilled Hen) (Toadstool Cafe) – this flavorful dish options grilled hen topped with basil pesto, melted Swiss cheese, inexperienced peppers, and recent spinach, all served on a delicate brioche bun with a facet of Truffle French fries.
Bowser’s Fireball Problem (Toadstool Cafe) – step as much as this problem that includes a towering one-pound meatball topped with gooey mozzarella cheese in wealthy mushroom marinara sauce and recent parsley served with a Bowser-inspired puff pastry and a facet of sizzling sauce
Yoshi’s Smoothie (Apple Melon) (Yoshi’s Snack Island) – cool off with a refreshing mix of tart Granny Smith apple and candy honeydew syrup, frozen to creamy perfection with milk and topped with whipped cream and inexperienced apple bursting boba
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON – ISLE OF BERK
Friends can feast like Vikings inside eating areas like Mead Corridor, Spit Fyre Grill and Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel, the place they’ll discover:
Thawfest Platter (Mead Corridor) – feast like a Viking with this grand unfold of tender hen 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 facet sauces.
Yaknog (Mead Corridor) – a enjoyable drink that captures the spirit and journey of Berk with its wealthy and creamy concoction of malted chocolate, cinnamon and a beneficiant swirl of whipped cream.
Sullen Sea Sandwich – Dive into this Viking fare that includes salmon with pickled cucumbers and zesty horseradish dill crème on a pumpernickel Kaiser bun and a facet of historic grains with sun-dried berries.
Nordic Harvest Salad (VG) (Mead Corridor) – this salad options kale and arugula greens, crisp pink cabbage, radishes and hearty historic grains, with blueberries and crisp apples for a tangy taste, a sprinkle of path combine that provides a satisfying crunch and raspberry French dressing to prime all of it off
Stormfly’s Catch of the Day (Mead Corridor) – a enjoyable dessert good for younger Vikings that includes a chocolate mousse fish nestled atop a mattress of colourful crispy rice cereal for a pleasant mixture of creamy and crunchy sweetness.
DARK UNIVERSE
Whereas exploring Darkmoor, friends will discover the ghastly eating areas Das Stakehaus, The Burning Blade Tavern and De Lacey’s Cottage – every that includes meals and beverage choices which are to die for, together with:
Stakes (Das Stakehaus) – friends can sink their tooth right into a delicious meal on a stake with a alternative of three protein choices:
- Fish on a Stake (blackened salmon steak)
- Fowl on a Stake (grilled dry rubbed hen tenderloin)
- Bits and Items (seared and glazed wild mushroom brisket meatloaf)
All “stakes” are served with roasted veggies and charred inexperienced onion mashed potatoes.
“Blood” Orange Hen Sandwich (Das Stakehaus) – flash-fried marinated hen breast tossed in a tantalizing blood orange sauce served in a sinister black bun with tangy pickles, a slaw and crispy fries.
Our Favourite Vegan Acquainted’s Stuffed Cabbage (VG) (Das Stakehaus) – that includes inconceivable meat wrapped in tender cabbage leaves nestled in a wealthy bell pepper tomato sauce and accompanied by a vibrant beet bucatini.
Darkmoor Black Wings (Das Stakehaus) – Dare to strive the Darkmoor spicy, chili-dusted fried wings with smoky cheddar, charred scallions and soy chili garlic sauce. A pimento cornbread cranium provides a charmingly creepy contact. Coleslaw presents a reprieve from the warmth of this darkish dish.
Hunter’s Garlic Stake (The Burning Blade Tavern) – a crispy tacky garlic pretzel completely ready to a golden brown served with a wealthy garlic dipping sauce.
Our Commentary
I don’t know who’s handing out awards to Common Orlando’s culinary staff, but it surely definitely isn’t us. My finest guess is that they’re referring to the since-removed banner exterior of Mythos, which had develop into a punchline. (Mythos is sweet by theme park requirements and is a spotlight at Common Orlando, but it surely’s definitely not one of many 10 finest theme park eating places in Orlando, not to mention your entire world.)
This isn’t to say Common Orlando doesn’t have first rate delicacies in sure areas–it completely does! Among the resort eating places are worthwhile, we like many of the dishes within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the meals cubicles throughout Mardi Gras are formidable, CityWalk has just a few implausible eating places, and so on.
Nevertheless, I’d additionally say that on the entire and a pound-for-pound foundation, Common Orlando’s meals scene lags behind Walt Disney World–and by a reasonably huge margin. For probably the most half, the eating places at Islands of Journey and Common Studios Florida are subpar. They’re stereotypical theme park fare, and never even good variations of it. It’s principally Restaurantosaurus and Pinocchio Village Haus tier.
I’d additionally add that even many of the good eating places at Common Orlando serve dishes which are heavy. There are just a few exceptions to this on the resorts and CityWalk, however our expertise has been that it’s a whole lot of consolation meals with a scattering of extra formidable choices. I’d say the identical factor about Common Studios Hollywood and Japan, too. Neither maintain a candle to what Disneyland or Tokyo Disneyland supply, cuisine-wise. It’s not even shut, and this isn’t fan bias speaking. I can not think about anybody with style buds disagreeing.
The excellent news is that Epic Universe is a brand-new park–an opportunity for the cooks to push the inventive envelope! Common will presumably need to make a powerful first impression in all regards, and that would imply higher delicacies than the legacy eating places within the present two parks!
To that time, a few of these dishes look and sound implausible. The Butterbeer Crêpe, specifically, seems to be prefer it’ll be an epic addition to Epic Universe. I can not wait to strive that. Hopefully it’s each bit as addictively good as the prevailing Butterbeer drinks and desserts right here and in Hollywood. (The idea is good.)
We each love French delicacies, and I hope Ministry of Magic takes the chance to push the envelope with extra nuanced and delicate meals–and that it’s not simply executed within the model of Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley (heavy British pub-style meals), however with a French aptitude. The meals within the present Wizarding World of Harry Potter lands are the culinary highlights of Common Studios Florida and Islands of Journey, however I’d love one thing that’s greater than only a rehash of what’s already supplied in these lands.
Of those choices, the restaurant in Tremendous Nintendo World is already a identified amount. We’ve eaten there just a few instances in Osaka and Los Angeles, and it’s a enjoyable setting however the meals is underwhelming. It’s not solely heavy, but additionally not superb (see our Toadstool Cafe Overview).
That is a part of the place my concern comes from. Whereas the delicacies within the Wizarding Worlds of Harry Potter (all of them) reached new in-park counter service heights for Common, the identical can’t be mentioned for the latest efforts revolving round Mario and Minions (once more, all of them).
In equity, I’d completely anticipate Tremendous Nintendo World and Isle of Berk to have extra kid-friendly, crowd-pleasing delicacies. This particularly works with the Nordic restaurant, but it surely’d be good if there are additionally some lighter seafood choices. However Celestial Park ought to definitely be taking massive swings, and supply wonderful eating that’s a Signature-equivalent (until that’s going to be inside close by Helios Grand). I additionally must admit to being a bit dissatisfied that Das Stakehouse isn’t a, , steakhouse.
Finally, not attempting to be a debbie downer right here or do the drained Walt Disney World fan factor of baselessly knocking Common Orlando. That a lot needs to be clear from our historical past of hyping up Epic Universe. I’m extremely excited for the brand new theme park, was shocked by the comparatively affordable pricing of Helios Grand Lodge, have sky-high expectations for Darkish Universe, and suppose a number of of the brand new points of interest are going to be game-changers that push the envelope–and put Imagineering on its heels.
Nevertheless, I’m additionally acquainted with Common’s culinary monitor report. That plus the shortage of selection within the dishes they selected to characteristic on this press launch (secure to imagine they’re specializing in the highlights) and the truth that inventory images current the idealized model of delicacies, I simply can’t say I’m too excited in regards to the meals at Epic Universe.
Quite a bit about Epic Universe can be a game-changer, however this doesn’t give me any purpose to imagine the eating scene can be a type of issues. I’d like to be fallacious and blown away by the standard and inventiveness of the menus! Given that we’ll be spending loads of time at Epic Universe this summer time, nothing would make me happier than extra implausible meals than I can eat–versus stuff that places me in a meals coma within the Florida warmth.
Want journey planning suggestions and complete recommendation on your go to to Central Florida? Ensure to learn our Common Orlando Planning Information for all the things about Islands of Journey and Common Studios Florida. Additionally take a look at our Walt Disney World Trip Planning Information for all the things about these parks, resorts, eating places, and a lot extra.
YOUR THOUGHTS
What do you consider this meals featured for Common’s Epic Universe? Anticipate the culinary scene to be higher and extra formidable for the third theme park at Common Orlando? Or do you suppose it’ll be just like Islands of Journey and Common Studios Florida? Which land’s meals seems to be most intriguing to you: Celestial Park, Tremendous Nintendo World, Harry Potter’s Ministry of Magic, Darkish Universe, or How one can Prepare Your Dragon – Isle of Berk? Agree or disagree with our evaluation? Any questions? We love listening to from readers, so please share some other ideas or questions you will have within the feedback under!
