Universal Reveals New Butterbeer Dessert, Universal Monster Food, Celestial Cocktails

This year is an exciting one for Universal Orlando with the opening of the Epic Universe theme park. This new theme park includes lands themed around Harry Potter, Universal Monsters, How to Train Your Dragon, and Super Nintendo.

Now that the opening date of Epic Universe is drawing near, we are finding out more and more about this new theme park experience including the food!

Epic Universe is going to feature plenty of new restaurants themed around these popular lands and we got out first look at what to expect.

New Harry Potter Food Includes Butterbeer Crepes

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic offers a few dining locations including Café L’air De La Sirène, Le Gobelet Noir and more that will feature French-inspired dining.

The most exciting out of these items is the Butterbeer Crêpe served at Café L’air De La Sirène. The crepe flavors include a shortbread cookie butter, Bavarian cream, Butterbeer cream, strawberries, Butterbeer drizzle and a Butterbeer shortbread cookie.

Other items also include:

Lentil Stew (Le Gobelet Noir) – a hearty stew of lentils, savory vegan bacon, and vibrant root vegetables served with artisan bread.

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.

The food in the newest Wizarding World of Harry Potter is shaping up to look like a good mix of hearty food.

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Monster Themed Tavern Food

Aligning nicely with the Universal Monsters theme is the sneak peak of the food offered in Dark Universe including dining spots at Das Stakehaus, The Burning Blade Tavern and De Lacey’s Cottage.

Menu items include themed options like the “Blood” Orange Chicken Sandwich at Das Stakehaus served with a “sinister black bun” with chicken breast tossed in blood orange sauce. Other food items also include:

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.

Our Favorite Vegan Familiar’s Stuffed Cabbage (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.

The food at Dark Universe is definitely fun and does a nice job of playing with the darker colors.

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Kid Friendly Food at Isle of Berk

If the food over at Dark Universe doesn't look too appealing for picky eaters, don't worry the How to Train Your Dragon land has you covered.

Dining locations themed around the Viking setting of the films include Mead Hall, Spit Fyre Grill and Hooligan’s Grog & Gruel. Options include the fun dessert called Stormfly’s Catch of the Day offered at Mead Hall featuring a chocolate mousse fish atop a bed of colorful crispy rise cereal. Other options include:

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.

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.

Since How to Train Your Dragon- Isle of Berk is kid focused, it makes sense the food options here are more kid friendly.

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Food in Celestial Park Matches Epic Universe Theme

Celestial Park is the center of Epic Universe, similar to how we view the main hubs in the other Universal Orlando parks or Main Street at Walt Disney World. This area will feature more than 15 dining locations including the sit down Atlantic restaurant, Blue Dragon Pan-Asian Restaurant, and The Oak & Star Tavern.

This is by far the largest assortment of food previewed yet for Epic Universe which makes sense since this area holds the most high end dining spots. Highlights revealed for Celestial Park include:

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.

If you're looking for great cocktails, it's clear Celestial Park is where you find them!

Super Nintendo World Food Options Similar to Universal Studios Hollywood

Super Nintendo World will feature similar food that we've already seen at Universal Studios Hollywood since the land also has its own version of Toadstool Cafe.

The land will also include a dining stop called Yoshi's Snack Island which will include Yoshi's Smoothie, an apple melon drink featuring apple bobas and honeydew syrup.

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